I Have A Dual World Seal-Chapter 584: Aegean Sea Journey
The next day, they flew off.
After nearly a whole day of flying, the two finally landed in Athens.
"Hmm, it's not as cold as I imagined," Lu Zheng blinked and asked.
Lin Wan explained, "The warm wind from the Mediterranean makes it warmer here in Southern Europe compared to Central and Western Europe."
"Nice geography skills!"
Lin Wan shrugged, "I learned that the last time I was on a mission here."
Lu Zheng asked in surprise, "When did you come to Europe for a mission?"
"Last spring, I forgot which month," replied Lin Wan after thinking for a moment, "You didn't know where you went off to at that time."
"Oh, oh," Lu Zheng nodded repeatedly. Whenever they talked about his frequent disappearances, he would promptly change the subject, "No wonder you said not to bring thick clothes."
Both were now wearing thin sweaters and light trench coats. Although they seemed slightly underdressed compared to ordinary people, the difference wasn't much.
The sea breeze from the Mediterranean carried a faint salty smell, and the humid air felt quite comfortable.
Lu Zheng nodded, "No wonder it's a tourist spot, it's indeed nice."
It was already evening, and the first day of their journey was spent on the road.
However...
"A journey that takes a whole day, that's what a prize-winning trip should be like."
They arrived at the hotel, a well-known local hotel in Athens, with five stars, luxurious decor, and excellent service.
Indeed, after handing over their passports and checking in, they were guided to a high-end suite on the mid-levels of the hotel. Although it wasn't the presidential suite, it was still quite upscale. Lu Zheng glanced at the price list, and the room cost several hundred euros a night.
They put down their luggage, freshened up, changed into casual wear, and went out to enjoy the Athens night scene.
They took some photos, posted them on social media, and received another round of genuine envy.
Huang Xiumin: [Ahh, you guys are too much! Can you block me when you post on social media!]
Zhao Xiaodao: [So envious, I also want to travel. Big shots, take me with you next time (pitiful.jpg)]
Tian Jingsong: [Have fun, our action team has nothing going on lately, enjoy and don't rush back (thumbs up.jpg)]
Li Ying: [Sister Lin, I'm working overtime]
...
No way around it, everyone knew Lin Wan found herself a wealthy boyfriend, and now that she was reassigned to the International Criminal Police Organization, she had free time, so of course, she could travel the world.
The Hai City Liaison Office of Interpol didn't mind. After all, the action team itself was a position without fixed hours, and additionally, Lin Wan had always successfully completed missions, often demonstrating extraordinary combat skills.
Finding such a talent was as rare as finding gold, so how could they have any objections?
It's worth noting that the headquarters of Interpol had several times attempted to transfer Lin Wan to Europe for a position where she could be involved in global-related work, eventually rising to the higher echelons of the organization, but Lin Wan had consistently and decisively turned them down.
Ahem, the upper management had that in mind, but of course, the Hai City Liaison Office didn't want to lose Lin Wan, their ace member, so after Lin Wan proactively declined, she became the treasure of the Hai City Liaison Office.
...
"What task were you on last time?"
"A financial embezzlement and escape case, the target fled to Italy and got mixed up with the Mafia."
"Did you take action?"
Lin Wan nodded, "I did."
At this moment, the pair were strolling down the bustling streets in the heart of Athens.
Next to them were brightly lit modern squares and malls, and in the distance stood the ancient Acropolis and Olympus Zeus Temple.
"A few Mafia thugs aren't even as fierce as lions on the African grasslands, and they're not very brave; they didn't even use guns in the end," Lin Wan said.
"Why's that, because the guy wasn't worth the Mafia's serious protection?"
"I reckon so, those guys in black suits seemed half-hearted," Lin Wan said, "They knew they couldn't stop me, so maybe they just took some money and put on a show of resistance, then withdrew, leaving the target to me."
Lu Zheng raised an eyebrow, "Doesn't seem right, for someone who escaped with funds, no way to retreat, wouldn't the Mafia drain him completely, squeeze him dry? That's not very professional of them!"
Lin Wan shrugged and asked, "Do you remember Tony?"
"I do, he even invited us to his private island for a few days, very hospitable."
"Tony also had Mafia connections, do you think he dared to harbor our fugitive?"
"I see," Lu Zheng understood.
People with business dealings with Hua Country wouldn't risk offending Hua Country.
Grabbing a quick buck and then letting go not only earned them extra cash but also allowed them to gain a favor—truly the people who rise to the top are the shrewdest!
Assessing the situation, playing both sides, that Tony only got fooled by their low profile; otherwise, with his superb acting skills, he might have easily maintained the title and treatment of a friendly person.
"Thinking of Tony only brings back memories of his private island."
Lu Zheng sighed, "If he was still around, the enjoyment on his private island would be more comfortable than visiting several big and small cities over these seven days."
Their itinerary included staying in Athens for two nights, heading north through three cities for three more nights, and finally returning to Athens on the last day to catch their flight back.
Lin Wan chuckled, "If you had taken him as a sidekick, you could have enjoyed it back then."
Lu Zheng spread his hands, "Never mind, let him be off."
...
After wandering through the Athens night scene and grabbing some midnight snacks, the two returned to the hotel to rest.
The next day, the adventure officially began.
As a tourist city and ancient history city, Athens offered plenty of sightseeing spots and attractions.
The Acropolis, Parthenon Temple, and Temple of Zeus with their Ancient Greek style, as well as modern buildings like Constitution Square and the Athens Museum.
"The Olympian gods..."
Lin Wan touched the massive stones and columns in the Acropolis, "It's a pity that only ruins are left, although their stories have been passed down, the people who originally believed in them are gone."
Lu Zheng shrugged, "Maybe they don't care about those believers."
Having traveled to the ancient Great Jing Dynasty and discovered that The Three Pristine Ones, Tathagata, the Jade Emperor, and other Immortals truly existed, Lu Zheng no longer dared to make any bets on the authenticity of other pantheons on Earth.
Lin Wan rolled her eyes, "Yeah right, without believers, where would they come from?"
Lu Zheng, "Hehe!"
Lin Wan, "Hehe?"
Lu Zheng immediately nodded, "You're right!"
Darn it, I'm not a disciple of the Olympians, I'm not going to offend my wife over them.
If they can't measure up, who can they blame?
...
They spent a day enjoying Athens, stayed for a night, and the next morning after another little tour, they checked out at noon and boarded the bus to their second destination.
"This prize is really worth it. I thought the airline would contact us for some photo ops for promotion, but it turned out to be purely for fun!"
"Awesome! We'll book this airline for our next trip!"
After more than an hour on the bus, they arrived at the second stop, a small town on the eastern coast of Greece, Moloss.
This was a very small town without any large hotels, only unique inns, but the scenery was indeed beautiful.
The travel agency had booked them a relatively secluded inn, which was still clean and hygienic.
They put down their luggage, went to admire the Aegean Sea's beauty, and enjoyed a local meal before returning to the inn around eight o'clock.
"It's indeed the off-season; the inn has only the two of us as guests?"
Lu Zheng sensed around and found that in this not-so-large inn, besides the innkeeper and a few staff, the only guests were themselves and Lin Wan.
