The Greece Antagonist-Chapter 982 - 82: Where Do You Think You’re Running, Adulterer! (6.8k combined)_2

Chapter 982: Chapter 82: Where Do You Think You’re Running, Adulterer! (6.8k combined)_2

"Sister Scadi, we’ve planted loads of flowers in the backyard, dried their petals, and made flower tea, which, paired with the wild honey harvested from the forest, tastes splendid. If you like it, you should definitely drink more,"

"You went out of the village again?"

Scadi looked at the two little girls in front of her and couldn’t help but frown.

Gerd stuck out her tongue and whispered, "We didn’t go far, just gathered some honey and flower seeds, it’s not dangerous."

"Moreover, we can fend for ourselves, and we don’t want to always trouble you and the uncles in the village," her sister added earnestly, head bowed.

Her name is "Gai," and it carries a tomboyish air.

Because their parents had hoped for a boy to take on the family burdens for the second child.

Although sister Gai doesn’t share Gerd’s optimistic and cheerful nature, this little girl also possesses a resilience uncommon in ordinary children.

Gerd? Gai?

Hearing the sisters’ names, Luo En couldn’t help but think of Andersen’s famous fairy tale — "The Snow Queen":

A devil’s mirror shatters, and two pieces pierce the heart and eyes of the little boy Gai, making him cruel and heartless, and the Snow Queen takes him to her ice palace. The little girl Gerd, Gai’s dear friend, sets out to find the mythical Snow Queen and break Gai’s curse, overcoming many obstacles along the way, culminating in the two living happily ever after.

If I remember correctly, this fairy tale was fabricated by Andersen from Finnish and Danish folklore.

And Finland and Denmark are precisely the lands where Nordic mythology originated.

So, are these the three protagonists of the fairy tale? — The Snow Queen Scadi, the little girl Gerd, and the "little boy" Gai?

However, a story is still a story, with its share of dramatic embellishments.

The Snow Queen of the Nordic Divine Era, on the contrary, is far from cold-hearted but rather a kind-hearted person who helps and saves Gerd and Gai.

Luo En looked at Scadi next to him, his gaze growing tender.

At that moment, Scadi, seeing that the two little girls had grown up steeped in hardship without harboring resentment or blaming others, and were so sensible and autonomous, couldn’t help but feel compassion. Pointing to Luo En, she said contemplatively:

"As it happens, I came to the village today to find a family to settle in this person. He’s from Midgard like you and of the same kin. If you have no objections, let him stay here for these few days."

"No problem!"

The two little girls nodded vigorously in agreement, their faces flushed with excitement.

Obviously, the two sisters were sincerely happy that they could help Scadi and reciprocate the goodwill of this kind-hearted Goddess.

"Big brother, were you also picked up by Sister Scadi?"

"Don’t worry, once you’re here, you’re safe. Settle in without fear; everyone in the village is kind,"

The sisters inquired curiously while comforting the newly-arrived member like little adults.

Luo En, treated like a child on the surface, nodded repeatedly, but inwardly he was rather amused.

Scadi had witnessed his considerable strength during the Dwarf Country’s Dragon Disaster, at least considering him among the ranks of deities.

Thus, having him stay over at the house of the little girls was not for them to take care of him, but mostly in hopes that he would look after these two girls who were not leading an easy life.

However, the feeling of having his head patted by two fairy tale-like little girls was somewhat intriguing.

Luo En chuckled inwardly, slipping into the role of "the unfortunate one lost in Giant Country," while cajoling information about the village from the mouths of the little girls.

The village was roughly home to a thousand people from various races.

Elves, Humans, and Dwarves, most of these outsiders had been gathered by Scadi like lost souls, while the handful of Giants in the village had fled their fierce and warlike kinsfolk and the monarchical conscription and oppression in search of a secure life.

Hearing this, Luo En was somewhat surprised.

Scadi took a sip of flower tea and said solemnly:

"Just like with you humans, not everyone is bad, nor do all Giants crave war."

Luo En tapped his head and couldn’t help but smirk sheepishly.

Similar words, he had once spoken at the Dwarf Palace’s Dragon Slaying Conference in defense of Scadi against the scrutiny by Poetry God Bragi and others.

While he had only spoken those words, Scadi truly had been practicing them quietly all along.

After the conversation concluded, the two little girls went to the kitchen to prepare a meal, wanting to entertain their guests.

Seeing the two little girls barely reaching the stove busy inside the house, Luo En voluntarily stood up to help.

After Luo En showcased his cooking skills, the sisters immediately and obediently handed over the control of the kitchen, followed him, and attempted to steal some culinary skills.

Luo En was not secretive, teaching while he cooked, patiently instructing the girls on how to independently start a fire and prepare food.

Soon, dish after dish of simple yet delicious food made from locally sourced ingredients was served on the table.

The four people pulled out chairs and sat down to share the rare leisurely moment together.

After a whirlwind of eating, Scadi, Gerd, and Gai all lay back contentedly in their chairs, singing praises for the meal of the day.

And then, Luo En brought out his trump card from the kitchen.

The three at the table, one big and two small, unconsciously flared their nostrils, instantly catching the scent of cream and the sweet and tangy aroma of fruit.