Chapter 72: Truth and Fruit

After defeating Antiope in a fair contest, Queen Hippolyta kept her promise, allowing Su Qing to stay on Paradise Island and move freely.

But she had a request.

Yes, a request.

She requested that Su Qing not harbor thoughts toward the female warriors of Paradise Island.

Hippolyta's request, Su Qing could understand, but understanding aside, the conditions still needed to be discussed.

He directly stated his idea: he wanted to be neighbors with Diana.

Hippolyta initially found it difficult, but for the sake of the island's people, she gritted her teeth and agreed.

After the conditions were settled, Su Qing took up residence on Paradise Island, training with Diana by day and returning to her lodgings with her at night to rest.

He did this naturally to download Diana's bloodline.

Such days continued for half a year; now it is the second year, namely June 1913.

Over the six months, Su Qing followed Diana around Paradise Island, even entering the sacred sword kept in the Amazon tribe's important area just to take a look.

Besides that, his combat skills also greatly improved.

This is thanks to Antiope, who as a general of the Amazon tribe for who knows how many years, is regarded as a role model by many Amazon warriors.

Her defeat naturally aroused the competitive spirit of the female warriors.

Thus over these six months, Su Qing not only sparred with Diana but also occasionally had to fend off challenges from other female warriors.

Although fighting a group of scantily clad female warriors was a feast for the eyes, seeing it too often made him feel it was rather boring.

Reasonably, staying in a place full of women and constantly seeing white thighs would turn even a lecher into a gentleman; moreover, Su Qing's mind was not on them, and he felt no sensation toward the flirtatious glances and come-ons of certain Amazon warriors, treating them as if he hadn't seen them.

That day, while Su Qing was sparring with Diana, his heart suddenly trembled, and the golden finger light curtain appeared uninvited.

Su Qing, seeing the light curtain pop out on its own, was also a bit dazed; he quickly reached out to pause the sparring, and under Diana's puzzled gaze, he stood there in a daze.

Link equipment: Diana

Download task: Transcend (unique) 10% (activated), Zeus demigod bloodline 99.99% (downloading)

Completed task; primordial vampire source blood, primordial werewolf source blood, perfect source blood……

Installation log: advanced vampire bloodline…………

"This is? The garbled code has disappeared!"

Su Qing looked at the light curtain, where originally a tangled mess had revealed its true form, and he blinked slightly; upon seeing its content, he immediately fell into deep thought.

Transcend, activated—what does that mean?

Su Qing didn't know what the situation was, so he could only interpret it literally.

Among them, 'transcend' means exceeding the limit or crossing the border, while 'activated' is simpler: it means it has been turned on and can be used.

Alright, the literal meaning has been worked out.

So, what next?

Should we try it, to see what happens after clicking this 'activated'?

But right now is the critical moment for downloading the Zeus bloodline……

Forget it, better hold off; the bloodline is more important.

He shook his head, Su Qing composed his thoughts; just as he withdrew the light, he saw Diana somehow having come up close to him, looking like a thief, glancing left and right, chuckling inwardly before suddenly stamping her foot.

"What are you doing?"

!

Diana was startled by that shout, then reacted angrily: 'Su Qing, you scared me; today I'll definitely beat you until your head is swollen.'

"Who told you to sneak up this close like a thief!" Su Qing shook his sword, "Come on, let's see who beats whom!"

After another round of combat, the victor was naturally Su Qing.

Diana rubbed her head, feeling somewhat unconvinced, yet couldn't help asking: 'Su Qing, how did you improve so much?'

"It's talent, can't be learned." Su Qing thought, of course it's a cheat, but he comforted her: "Your talent is also strong; before long you'll be as strong as me."

"Really? Don't lie to me!" Diana started off happy, but then grew doubtful of his words.

Hearing Diana's words, Su Qing pondered whether to tell her the truth.

According to the original movie… pfft, he's already come to this world, so the plot must have long since gone off the rails.

Moreover, whether you know early or late, you'll eventually have to know; better to say it now so Diana can be prepared.

In his mind, thoughts shifted instantly; just a hesitation, and Su Qing decided to tell Diana the truth.

Immediately, with a solemn expression, he looked at Diana and said: 'I have something to tell you!'

Seeing his expression, Diana also became serious: 'What is it?'

Collecting his thoughts, Su Qing spoke: 'Diana, in fact you are not a person molded from clay, but Hippolyta's biological daughter!'

Diana first blinked, then stepped forward and grabbed Su Qing's hand, urgently asking: 'Really?'

Su Qing nodded and continued: 'You are the daughter born from the union of Zeus and Hippolyta, and also the legendary god‑slaying weapon of the Amazon tribe.'

Hearing this, Diana's body trembled; Su Qing quickly steadied her, wanting to say something.

But Diana interrupted him, turning her face to ask: 'That holy sword!'

"That is indeed a holy sword capable of killing gods." Su Qing explained, "But you are the true god‑slaying weapon."

"I am the god‑slaying weapon." Diana's eyes flashed; her heart was a mix of feelings; she took a deep breath and said: 'I will go ask my mother for clarification!'

Having said that, she turned and walked away; Su Qing hurried after her.

Five minutes later, the two arrived at Hippolyta's chambers.

Diana pushed the door open and entered; Su Qing naturally stood outside as the guard.

And this guard duty lasted an entire night.

During that time, Su Qing heard nothing, but the Zeus bloodline download finished.

This turned out to be an unexpected joy.

He gazed at the light curtain, secretly pondering what lay ahead.

Last time he left, he told Lu Si it would be as short as a month, as long as four months; now he's been on Paradise Island for half a year, already over two months, so Lu Si must be worried.

It seems he must return to Mei Jian.

Just as Su Qing was thinking about how to say goodbye to Diana, the queen's chambers door opened, and Diana and Hippolyte walked out.

Seeing the two women's natural expressions, it was obvious nothing melodramatic had happened the night before.

Su Qing felt relieved, and with everyone present, he immediately voiced his intention to leave.

「What, Su Qing, you're leaving Paradise Island! 」Diana's face showed surprise, she said reluctantly.

「Alright. 」Hippolyte's face lit up, and he immediately agreed.

Su Qing looked at the two women's opposite reactions, not knowing what to say.

Hippolyte coughed once, breaking the awkward atmosphere, and said: "You have a boat, so I won't provide anything; food and water you can take as you please."

「Eh, thank you, Your Majesty! 」Su Qing laughed and thanked.

Beside her, Diana wanted to say something to detain him, but for a moment she didn't know what to say; she and Su Qing were good friends, how could she stop a good friend from going home?

But Su Qing left, and the days to come would have no companion……

Thinking of this, Diana fell into silence.

In the following days there wasn't much to say; after voicing his intention to leave, Su Qing never saw Diana smile again.

In such a situation, he didn't think much of it; parting between friends always brings some sadness.

Just like that, the time to leave arrived, and Su Qing didn't see Diana all day.

It's a pity they couldn't say goodbye in person.

Su Qing boarded the lifeboat that had brought him to Paradise Island and went out to sea; the boat was stocked with food and water, provisions for his future voyage.

Following Hippolyte's indicated direction, he rowed for half an hour and finally left the Barrier.

It was noon, the weather hot; Su Qing lowered the oar, reached into the pocket holding fruit, and thought of eating an apple to quench his thirst.

Who knew that as he reached in, he grabbed a handful of softness he couldn't hold onto.

Then came a panicked cry: "Ah!"