Chapter 326: Hippolyta's Personal Guidance! Diana's Coming-of-Age Ritual!

Time came to the afternoon.

The entire Themyscira was decorated with a festive atmosphere.

All kinds of delicacies were placed on tables inside and outside the palace for anyone to enjoy.

However, many Amazons still didn't know what this was for.

Including the confused Diana... why did they suddenly start having a feast? It couldn't possibly be a send-off for her crusade against Ares, could it?

"Princess, please come this way."

Several maids guided the dazed Princess to a sleeping chamber, bowed respectfully to the Queen waiting by the bed, and then retreated.

"Mother?"

Diana stepped forward in confusion and asked Hippolyta: "What are you doing?"

"Sigh..."

Hippolyta sighed, patted the spot beside her, and signaled for her daughter to sit down.

After Diana obediently sat down, Hippolyta slowly began to speak: "Diana, I know you want to deal with the God of War, Ares, and save innocent lives..."

"Yes." Before her mother could finish, Diana asked excitedly: "Mother, have you agreed?"

Could it be that today’s feast was really a send-off for her...?

Thinking of this, a hint of joy appeared in Diana’s eyes, thinking her mother finally understood her thoughts.

"No, Diana..."

Hippolyta held her hand and said: "We have a better way to deal with Ares, you don't have to risk your life..."

Diana frowned: "I won't be in danger... I have the God-Killing Weapon."

"Silly child, that..."

Hippolyta paused, still not revealing the truth: "...in short, we already have a better way, and this way doesn't require anyone to take risks."

"Really?" Diana asked curiously: "What is the way?"

The Princess wasn't a hothead; if there really was a way without risk, she wouldn't rush to risk her life.

Hippolyta leaned in close and whispered a few words in her daughter’s ear...

"Ah?" Diana’s cheeks flushed: "You want me to become a partner with the Heavenly God?"

Although she didn't understand what a boyfriend/girlfriend was, she understood what a partner was—it meant accompanying each other for life, becoming like family...

"If it's the Heavenly God... he should be able to defeat Ares..."

Diana bit her lip slightly and nodded: "If it is to stop that war, I am willing..."

She had a pretty good impression of Ye Li, although it wasn't love yet...

"It will be hard for you, Diana..."

Hippolyta thought of Ye Li’s "Divine Weapon" and couldn't help but warn her daughter: "When the time comes... if you really can't hold on, shout loudly. I will pick a few of the most beautiful maids and be ready to come in and help you at any time..."

"Can't hold on?"

Diana didn't quite understand, but she still smiled brightly and promised: "Don't worry, Mother, the Amazon warriors never admit defeat."

"It is a good thing that you have this confidence..."

Hippolyta was still not entirely at ease, so she pulled Diana up onto the bed and began to instruct her on some small techniques.

"You should first use... let that person... and then take the initiative to..."

"Oh..."

Watching her mother's pantomime, Diana suddenly recalled the scene at the spring pool...

Isn't this that special training?

Gwen certainly looked very tired...

However.

As a princess of the Amazon tribe, she could surely do better than Gwen!

Thinking this.

A naive smile rose on Diana's face, and she was full of confidence for the challenge to come!

Inside the palace banquet.

Ye Li lay casually on his side in his seat, picked up a piece of fruit and tossed it into his mouth, then poured a glass of clear wine for Gwen beside him.

"Tsk~" The blonde girl took a light sip of the wine, then leaned close to him and whispered, "Li, tell me... why would Paradise Island suddenly hold such a large banquet? Is it some kind of holiday? I haven't heard Diana mention it at all."

Ye Li replied with conviction: "Holding such a large banquet is, of course, for an 'Coming-of-Age Ceremony'."

"Coming-of-Age Ceremony?" Gwen looked curious and asked, "Whose ceremony is it, that it requires such a big banquet..."

"Naturally, it is for Her Highness the Princess."

Ye Li spoke with a serious expression: "As part of the ceremony's process, she needs to challenge a god to prove her courage and resilience."

"What? Diana is going to challenge a god?"

Hearing this, Gwen looked worried: "Is she really going to deal with that God of War, Ares?"

"Oh, no..." Ye Li chuckled and shook his head slightly, correcting her: "Actually, the god she is challenging today—is me."

"Ah?" Gwen was stunned.

"Lord Heavenly God."

Just as she was looking confused, a team of beautiful handmaidens walked over and invited Ye Li: "Her Highness the Princess is ready and is just waiting for you to come over."

Ye Li stood up and straightened his clothes, looking as if he were about to head to the battlefield: "So fast? It seems Her Majesty the Queen did a good job with the ideological work..."

Led by the handmaidens, Ye Li arrived at the chamber prepared by Her Majesty the Queen.

Before he could take more than a few looks at the room's decor, he was tackled by a tall, graceful figure, his arms filled with the scent of gentian flowers.

Lowering his head slightly, he saw the girl with a flawless, beautiful face hugging him tightly with her arms around his neck...

Seeing Ye Li look over, the Princess parted her red lips slightly and bit down on him.

And, she murmured in her mouth: "Mm... Lord Heavenly God... I strictly follow my mother's decree; I shall serve you..."

This awkward yet passionate kiss made Ye Li pause for a moment. He couldn't help but raise his hand to gently stroke the hair behind her, communicating through his thoughts: [From now on, you can just call me Li, just like Gwen does.]

"Mm."

Diana gave a shy, soft hum and pulled back a small step.

Then, a light "clang" sound rang out.

This was the sound of metal armor plates on her knees colliding with the floor... ===== CHAPTER 871 =====