[In the end, Artemis never understood]
[Perhaps, she is just that kind of Moon Goddess, forever immersed in sweet love with you]
[Thus, you gave up on lecturing her]
[Even though being burdened with such heavy love is a tremendous weight for any man, you regard it as the motivation to keep moving forward, holding her in your arms]
[You believe that not many can bear her love]
[Only you can give her happiness]
[And so, let yourself become her eternal lover, ensuring she does not fall into a tragic ending due to this program directive]
[Artemis changed her fate for you]
[This powerful love and emotion is something you want to respond to no matter what, wanting to be the man who can offer her such love, not wanting to easily admit defeat]
[Hippolyta, as an Amazon who respects the Moon Goddess]
[She has been disillusioned in every sense]
"Phew… let me take a breather…"
"Don't think too much; although when it comes to me, she doesn't act like a goddess, she does indeed have a divine side. Once she calms down… you should be able to see it too…"
"Should I…?"
Hippolyta's gaze was fixed on the youthful and romantic Artemis, who was still hugging Moran like a koala.
Looking at the solemn statue of the Huntress Goddess in the Moon Temple.
Then looking at the smiling beauty before her.
It was hard to believe that she was one of the Twelve Olympian Gods, completely lacking the majesty of a deity.
"Should be…"
Moran's tone was lacking in confidence.
Since Artemis had been by his side, he had never seen this Moon Goddess act like a goddess.
It's no wonder Hippolyta has a face full of existential doubt.
"Little Hippolyta, I am who I am.
Rather, many stereotypes are ones that you humans have imposed on me. I still hope that one day, my followers will know about my passionate love story with Darling!"
"Um… let's take a break. If the followers really knew about your love story, I think they would mostly be in despair."
Moran couldn't help but interject.
Most of the Moon Goddess's followers are women, and those who believe in her are all vowing to remain eternal virgins.
If the followers saw that their goddess was a love-struck fool, and that she has always acted according to her own whims—
That would be unimaginable for the followers.
Having lived as a couple with Atalanta for decades, Moran could say that no one understands this better than him.
Every time he sees Atalanta's woeful expression, he can only offer comfort to his beloved.
At least, Artemis is still very goddess-like in appearance; when she doesn't speak, she is a dignified and beautiful goddess.
"Dear, have a little more confidence in me!"
"I'm just speaking the truth. Who told my Artemis to be composed of madness in spirit…"
"Just now, you were so gentle with her! Um, um… can't you maintain that state?!"
Artemis puffed up her cheeks in anger.
She originally wanted to pinch Moran's vulnerable side, but found that he was wearing armor, making it impossible to do so.
In the end, she could only throw another light punch.
"Ahem… that was a special circumstance…"
Moran said, feeling a bit embarrassed.
[If you really spoiled Artemis, it would definitely excite this goddess too much.]
[With her character that allows her to do anything that is not forbidden,]
[it's hard to say what kind of chaos would ensue.]
[Gods' personalities are generally reckless, so you have to be a bit cautious in dealing with them.]
[Fools are unaware that they are fools.]
[Hippolyta, seeing your interaction with Artemis, has various reflections in this regard.]
[She can see that you are restraining Artemis.]
[Although it's a strange and awkward way of interacting, it seems that both Artemis and you are enjoying it.]
[She won't be sad because of your harshness.]
[This harshness, Artemis is very clear about; she knows it is your special treatment for her.]
[Combining the evaluation of you by her father Ares,]
[she quickly sorted out the current situation.]
[Being watched by the Moon Goddess Artemis and the God of War Ares, you cannot possibly be a rogue.]
[If you were a rogue, how could the pure Moon Goddess Artemis offer you such pure love?]
[If you were a rogue, how could you present such a spectacular battle to the great God of War Ares?]
"Moran, I believe that your earlier intrusion into the sacred land was an accident. I trust you, who are valued by my father and Lady Artemis."
"Hehe, so does this mean we're even?"
"You are far stronger than I am. I can feel that you weren't fighting seriously. I accept my defeat in this battle. Although you say you are an unnamed nobody from a remote island, I don't believe it; you will definitely become a great hero known throughout Greece."
Hippolyta said very straightforwardly.
Through their encounter, she realized that Moran was unfathomable and felt that he could not possibly be an ordinary person.
How could a man watched by the gods be ordinary?
"Becoming a great hero, huh… maybe. But before that, can I call you Little Hippolyta?"
"Um, um… please don't mess around like Lady Artemis… ahem… that name is not acceptable… ugh… I've never been called that before!"
Hippolyta momentarily displayed a youthful expression akin to her age, her pale cheeks flushed with red.
It was clear that this title embarrassed her greatly.
This Amazon queen was even more innocent than Moran had imagined.
"Alright, then I'll still call you Hippolyta. But I will keep the name Little Hippolyta in my heart."
"Eh—!?"
Hippolyta was very embarrassed.
Not only was she utterly defeated by the man before her, but she was also exposed as before, and in the end, she was helpless even in this psychological battle.
As the queen of the Amazons, this was her first taste of such defeat.
This man was the first to ever defeat her and the first to make her feel helpless.
"Phew…"
Hippolyta let out a deep breath.
It was as if she suppressed all her emotions and returned to her majestic and imposing demeanor.
Although she appeared as a lively and charming girl, she was undoubtedly a queen.