"Morality in your heart?"
"That's really my way of saying it."
With a low laugh, Ryan silently read the word "morality" in front of Hercules.
From ancient times to the present, the so-called moral constraints have always been to guard against gentlemen rather than villains.
Hercules was certainly not a gentleman. After all, in later myths, he also deceived the enemies he encountered in the trial.
Of course, he couldn't be considered a villain, at least compared to his father.
Therefore, in Chaos, where nothing like the "swearing by the Luo River" had ever happened, Ryan did not despise or take Hercules' promise seriously.
He just nodded casually, as if accepting his price.
"Then as you wish, warrior from Thebes."
"You offer your promise, and in return I will teach you the secrets of all things in this palace where the gods once dwelt."
"You will learn how to prolong life, stave off death, and gain the secret of eternal life."
"They will all remain here, in your heart and mine."
The voice echoed in the ruined temple, and Ryan raised his hand and made a stroke in front of Hercules.
The next moment, the picture on the dome began to become blurred.
The new relief replaces the old one, from shallow to deep, from nothing to something.
Sky, earth and sea; the astral world, the underworld and the abyss.
All things in the world emerge one after another, and time is condensed between dimensions.
A scroll of Ukiyo-e painting presents everything to young people.
Looking at the scene in front of him, Hercules couldn't help but feel that the person in front of him might have some truth in his previous boasting.
Regardless of whether he knows everything in this world or not, he must be a rare and knowledgeable person in the world.
"What is this? Is this what the world looks like? But what does this have to do with what I want to know?"
Hercules asked, and Ryan smiled back.
"Of course, this is the world you live in, and the Wanfang that exists alongside your world."
"But first, before everything begins, Hercules, you are trying to find a way to resurrect from the dead. What kind of being do you want to resurrect?"
"Is it that the traces have disappeared and it no longer exists in this world; or is it that the body has decayed and it has already been reincarnated?"
"Or maybe it died in vain, and you just can't find its soul and bring it back to life?"
"Different people naturally have different solutions."
"There is nothing in this world that can be applied to everything, and the same goes for the method of resurrection."
"It's the last one. I need to retrieve the souls of the dead."
Hercules spoke in a deep voice, hesitated for a moment, and then continued: "In fact, someone once promised me."
"He said that the destination of most souls in the world comes from the 'spiritual world', and even the gods find it difficult to interfere with the operation of it."
"But he promised me that one day I could pass through the portal between the human world and the underworld and follow the course of the River of Forgotten."
"Then when I set foot on the place where all things reincarnate, he may be able to take this opportunity to find the soul of the person I want to resurrect."
"But before that, I need to prove my ability and let my name spread among the nations."
"His account was very detailed, but even though I wanted to believe him, I had never heard of these things and didn't know if they would actually work."
"So, wise and knowledgeable man, please answer my question: Is this method of resurrection really feasible?"
"…Take back the soul?"
The corners of his mouth moved slightly as he listened to Hercules' story. Although the other party did not say that 'that person' was 'a certain god', Ryan instantly understood what he meant.
Similar things have happened more than once in history, and as the other party said, to recapture souls in the fourth level of the spiritual world... this is definitely not his purpose.
In fact, even if Ryan didn't verify it, he didn't think that the so-called soul was really in the spiritual world.
This was most likely just an excuse to encourage Hercules to explore the forbidden area that even the gods dared not enter.
This mortal with a unique destiny will not die so easily, and this may be his real purpose.
If Ryan had not read the "script" before, perhaps he would have let Hercules do something out of carelessness.
"Regarding the method you mentioned...it may be feasible in theory, but it is impossible to do in practice."
He spoke calmly. Although he guessed the cause and effect, Ryan did not say it directly.
After all, he was just guessing, even if it was a guess with a high probability of success.
"The soul's final resting place is indeed in the spirit world, but young warrior, with your strength and experience, you should be well aware of how fragile mortal things are."
"If it weren't on the mortal world, the fight between the two gods would be enough to turn a thousand miles into ruins. Just a small wave of divine power can turn thousands of souls into ashes."
"No matter if the person who made the promise to you has the ability to seize souls in the spirit world, and no matter if you have the ability to find the one you want among the millions of souls, you may not be able to protect its safety in a fierce battle."
"Of course," Ryan continued with a smile, "If you don't really care about the possibility of success and just want a hope, then this approach is not a bad idea."
"No, of course I hope to succeed, and I must succeed."
Hercules spoke each word with pause, looking at the not-so-strong figure in front of him.
"So do you have any solution for what I want?"
"Of course, I have three ways to achieve your wish."
"The first one is the simplest and most brutal. You should know that gods have their own world, and humans have their own world."
"Under the laws of the world, the two are clearly distinguished."
Gently raising his hand, the picture scroll of the dome flipped at Ryan's fingertips.
The starry sky and the mountains became particularly huge, with images flickering in them, as if gods were passing through them.
"As you can see, only in the world that belongs to God are the gods invincible, but this is not the case in the human world."
"Just like the goddess of agriculture who was waiting for you to save her... You can try to find their weaknesses, imprison the gods who come to the human world on earth, and forbid them to return to the sacred mountain where the gods live."
"What's the use of this?"
"Their use is to serve as bargaining chips for your transactions."
With a calm expression, as if he didn't care at all about the blasphemy he had said, Ryan said calmly: "As everyone knows, the God King is the ruler of the world."
"That's a bit of an exaggeration, but it does have some truth to it."
"If you can imprison the gods and force the king of the gods to lower his proud head and listen to the opinions of mortals, then what you want will definitely be accomplished."
"After all, the God Kings are always special, and the things they can use for exchange will never be lacking."
"I--"
I opened my mouth to speak, but didn't know what to say.
At this moment, Hercules felt that he understood why the gods rejected the spellcaster.
Such blasphemous remarks, actually treating the gods as commodities and making deals with the supreme king of gods... The education he received in the past was undoubtedly contrary to this, but for some reason, Hercules felt a little desire in his heart.
Yes, this is what a truly fearless hero should do.
Why do I need to use trials to prove myself to others, and why do I need to face these hardships?
Are gods really that powerful? Then why do they repeatedly retreat because of mortals?
If there is anything in the world that stands in my way, then a true hero should make everything obey his will.
No matter whether it is the gods in the sky or on the ground, if they try to stop him, they will be defeated one by one!
"…Huh…"
"Hoo—what about the second one?"
Inside the temple, Ryan seemed to hear heavy breathing.
But in the end, Hercules did not respond directly.
Although he was much younger than the one who had a family and a career in the original myth, and was also much braver and fearless, at least at this moment he did not have the courage and strength to challenge the gods.
Jade needs to be polished, and so does Hercules.
He may be born strong, but this kind of strength has its limits.
Compared to the future when he would be able to use his demigod body to break the boundary between gods and humans and temporarily hold up the sky, he is much weaker now.
"The second method... this does not require absolute courage and strength. It only requires your wisdom."
Not taking it as an offense, Ryan raised his hand again.
The sky and mountains that were highlighted in the painting on the temple dome then disappeared, and in the remaining part, the endless underworld became the new midpoint.
In front of Hercules, endless darkness and eternal night ebb and flow, and each tide is a day and night on earth.
Faintly, he seemed to see two figures hidden in the shadows and moonlight.
And their every move is affecting the changes in the world.
"Hercules, have you ever heard of the original gods, the gods at the beginning of creation?"
"I've only heard some, such as the rumors about Father Sky and Mother Earth.
"It is rumored that they are the ancestors of all gods and possess power second only to that of the God King."
"They are both the oldest gods and the embodiment of the world. Or maybe they have never had their own will. After all, few humans have seen their manifestations."
Whispering what he knew, Hercules looked at the scroll in front of him.
Obviously, by this time, records of the old days had long since changed, with different city-states and regions having different interpretations.
Except for Athens, which still had some official history records, what people in other city-states knew had long been distorted.
"So the primordial gods really exist, and Heavenly Father and Earth Mother aren't all of them... The beings you showed me are other primordial gods, and they can fulfill my wishes?"
"Yes, but you can no longer use force against them."
With a stroke of the index finger, the scroll is split in the middle.
Darkness and eternal night were artificially separated by others, and Ryan explained with a smile.
"Mother of Night, she is the sky before the sky was created, and the veil that covers the earth."
"The world manifests nature, cause and effect, and destiny through her hands, while the other lightless divine being is the back of the earth, a barrier separating order and chaos."
"Each of them can fulfill your wishes, because there are few things in this world that they cannot do."
"But facing the ancient gods who coexist with the world, what can you do to impress them?"
"...You are right. This is a problem that can only be solved by true wisdom. Although I am not stupid, I cannot understand the mind of such an ancient god."
The courage that had been aroused before was temporarily suppressed, and Hercules' heart calmed down a little.
Perhaps he himself did not realize that when he received the mission to save the powerful goddess of agriculture, he was actually a little proud in his heart.
Gods are no more than that, and what restrains me from respecting them is only the education I received in the past... But when I learned that the original gods really existed, the young hero looked up at the earth and the sky.
He did not lose confidence, but he also had to admit that there were still many things in this world that could threaten him.
Bravery and caution are not contradictory, or perhaps the two are one and the same.
"What about the third solution?"
Hercules couldn't help but feel anxious after failing to do two things in a row, and Ryan didn't keep him in suspense.
He raised his hand for the third time and the original image disappeared.
At this time, only the last third of the scroll remained on the dome of the temple.
It was an invisible vortex, as if containing all the malice in the world.
Although he had never seen Him before, at that moment, Hercules knew His name.
Tartarus, the abyss beneath the underworld.
"The third method is the simplest."
"He doesn't need your strength or wisdom. You just need to be ruthless enough."
"This shouldn't be difficult for you."
The sound echoed in the empty temple, causing waves of echoes.
But to Hercules, this sounded like the devil's temptation.
Chapter 421 Behind the Seventh Curtain (12 days in advance)
"Cruel enough?"
"What do you mean?"
He looked up subconsciously and met Ryan's eyes.
This time, no one spoke, but the invisible message still emerged in Hercules' mind.
The painting on the dome seemed to have a double image, and another vortex opposite to it was born in the swirling vortex.
Hercules saw life, killing and flesh and blood in it; he also saw deception, lies and civilization.
On the ninth level, there sits a king with red eyes and wings; in the endless void, there are ancient snakes hissing around the atrium.
And on the central axis of the nine-layer interface, Hercules seemed to see a giant winding tree.
Order and oath are its branches, and blood and body become the source of its power.
At this moment, Hercules' intuition told him that he could achieve his goal here, and there were laws and clues to follow.
This interface hidden in Tartarus never denies the desires of anyone in the world as long as he can afford an equal price.
"Here...it is also harvesting faith and souls?"
"This shouldn't be surprising, after all, the gods harvest with blood and kingdoms, and the devils harvest with desires and contracts. What's the difference in essence?"
Spreading his hands, Ryan asked casually:
"Actually, you can still refuse the latter, but you can't refuse the former as long as you are still alive."
"Just like now, the gods won't respond to you, but the devil can, so are you going to refuse?"
"…"
There was a silence even longer than the previous two times, and Hercules didn't know how he could deny it.
Would he refuse?
Of course he could.
But compared to the difficulty of the first two methods, the third one is so simple.
Kill, sacrifice, and accumulate enough 'price'.
Not only the soul, but also the essence of flesh and blood in the real world is also meaningful to Purgatory. After all, the Abyss is different from the spirit world. Although it is chaotic, it also has material things.
All he had to do was kill. With Hercules' power, he could become a guest of honor in all countries and start slaughtering openly.
What's wrong with killing the enemy's soldiers, exchanging their lives for status and fame, and using their flesh and blood and souls after death to fulfill your own wishes?
Isn't it the same with the gods? They take everything from mortals before and after their death, and call it protection...
"No!"
Startled, Hercules took a step back.
All the previous thoughts seemed to turn into real voices echoing in his ears, and he looked solemnly at Ryan in front of him.
Did he do it, or was it because of my own weak mind?
Hercules didn't know, but what he knew was that he was indeed moved.
He can refuse now, but he doesn't know if he will be able to refuse in the future.
"Why, do you still want to give up on the third method?"
"…"
Silent as it is, Hercules is not a strictly 'righteous' person.
If it was just about killing a few people, he might have agreed.
But to achieve what he wants, Hercules may need to create a sea of blood and corpses.
It is not difficult to come back from the dead, but it is difficult to survive.
It is extremely difficult for a mortal to achieve true "immortality".
After all, there are too many things in this world that can take the life of an immortal. Even Hercules himself cannot ignore the attack of divine power.
"If I agree now, maybe nothing will happen now."
"But after I have slaughtered countless lives, will I really still want to pay this price just to revive one person?"
tread--
Taking a step forward, a golden light appeared in Hercules' eyes.
Three questions, three thoughts, his divinity at this moment was like a short-lived and illusory flame ignited.
It burns flesh, bones, spirit, and itself.
It seemed like something was burned, but also like nothing was left.
But for some reason, Hercules felt a lot more relaxed.
"Oh."
"The pursuit of supreme power."
"Devour the wisdom of the wise."
"A cold, heartless heart."
"Zeus' will flows in your blood. If you were influenced by him once, why can't you be influenced by him a second time?"
With a faint smile, even if he had not seen it with his own eyes, Ryan was sure that the person Hercules wanted to resurrect had something to do with Zeus.
Because the only people in this world who could influence him were Hera, who had fed him, and Zeus, who had brought him divine blood.
But a true demigod would always reject these innate influences.
"Ah, warrior from Thebes, it seems that you are not satisfied with your previous three methods."
"What a picky young man. But it doesn't matter. As I said, there is little in this world that I don't know."
Although he seemed a little distressed, Ryan did not disappoint Hercules in the end.
He raised his hand for the last time and gently stroked the dome of the temple.
The shadows of Tartarus and Purgatory also disappeared, as if everything in this world had disappeared.
However, feeling the gradually extinguishing "flame" in his body, Hercules seemed to see something else.
"That is..."
All tangible things are gone, but all intangible things come into being.
Faintly, in that empty dome, Hercules felt as if he saw another world.
It corresponds to all material things in a distance, but it also contains all possibilities in the world.
"What's this?"
Hercules asked.
Standing on one side, Ryan replied with a smile.
"Naturally that's what you want, the last solution."
"Since you don't want the first three, there is only one way left for you."
"You are going to the spirit world, the real spirit world."
"It's not smuggling, it's not a mission for anyone, it's just for what you want."
"You will head west, find the correct entrance under Mount Odisha, which once supported the heaven and earth, and then begin a great adventure."
"adventure?"
"Yes."
The smile remained, and Ryan opened his arms as if embracing the world.
"According to ancient rumors, at the beginning of all things, spirit and matter were born at the beginning of everything."
"Everything in the material world is born from this, and the spiritual master has pulled up seven layers of curtains and overlooks the world from the top of the spiritual mountain.
"And if you can follow the right path, pass through the veil that God has drawn in the world, and finally reach the top of the mountain of God..."
"Then whatever your wish is, it will surely be fulfilled."
"...the Lord...of the Spirit World?"
Hercules silently pronounced the name, and felt that although this was difficult, it was not impossible.
He didn't know how to impress an ancient god who was born at the beginning of creation, but if it was just to meet him, he felt he could still do it.
What's more, compared to stealing from other people's homes, he would rather meet the owner directly and talk to him.
So looking at the illusory dome, Hercules said seriously: "Thank you for your wisdom."
"If I can really accomplish what I want, I will also fulfill my promise."
"No hurry."
Shaking his head slightly, Ryan turned his back to the young hero.
In front of him was a broken statue of Demeter, which was somewhat ironic in this temple that originally belonged to her.
"It's not an easy task to pass through the seven spiritual realms."
"You may have enough strength, but your experience, knowledge, wisdom and skills are far from enough."
"You need to hone yourself, but a few trials alone are not enough to make you perfect."
"You also need a mentor, someone who can really fill in the gaps for you."
"Where can such a person be found, in the starry sky, the sea, the mountains, or the netherworld?"
"It's just east of Athens, near the middle of the sea."
As he paced slowly, Ryan's voice seemed to have a hint of playfulness.
"This person meets my requirements, and he will definitely help you."
"You won't doubt him because you know he won't hurt you."
"As for his name, you've actually guessed it, right?"
"…Yes, you are right.
"I've already guessed it."
There will be no one else. There is only one person in the East China Sea who meets these requirements.
At the beginning of the era, he was the creator of bronze humans, the thief of heavenly fire, and the prophetic Titan god.
Prometheus is still imprisoned in the sea eye and tortured to warn the world.
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Wow——
"hiss--"
In the dim and dark void, a giant snake is crawling.
The time and space of the abyss are infinite, but in front of the giant snake, nothing is absolute.
In just a few swings, the Atrium Serpent arrived at the closest place to Hell and the Underworld, and then swung forward.
The barrier of time and space was penetrated, and the huge body came out into the outside world.
But it was only a moment. With the overflow of power, the big snake returned to the barrier before a few gazes could sweep over it.
He cannot leave the abyss for a short time... Fortunately, this is nothing to Him.
One is everything, and everything is one.
The will of the Serpent existed in every bit of his strength, and the same was true of the bit of strength he left.
Transformed into a small, pitch-black snake, the tiny incarnation swam through the underworld.
Swim across rivers of fire and swim along the banks of the Acheron.
It came to the human world, to the East China Sea, to the huge whirlpool.
At the end of the Second Age, another collision between the sun and the sea created this wound.
It is just like the Guixu in later legends, where thousands of rivers flow down but the bottom is not visible.
However, when you are actually in it, ordinary people cannot appreciate its enormity.
This vortex, which spreads over a thousand miles, is so huge that any living creature would think that they have arrived in a sea area where the flow is becoming increasingly turbulent.
Located above the vortex, the little black snake looked down.
However, perhaps because this was a wound caused by the sun, all the light and heat from the outside world could not approach here.
Even though the little snake knew that the bronze human creator was locked up here, he could not see any related images.
"hiss--"
"It's really troublesome. Wouldn't it be better to just make him my follower?"
"Let him kill and kill in the world. What if he follows the rumors of later generations and tries to 'prove his truth through killing'?"
The snake's tongue swayed slightly in the air, and the malice in its eyes almost overflowed.
Although they are essentially the same person, this does not mean that Orochi's views on things are the same as other parts.
In addition to the unified understanding of "self", the Atrium Snake also has many ideas of its own.
For example, he once thought of creating a Hercules to suppress the gods.
Anyway, he is destined to become a god, so he will not be punished by the rules of the world.
Then it is also possible to go a step further by suppressing the gods.
After all, he is the son of Zeus, and gods and laws are closely related.
Suppressing the gods can also be considered as suppressing the corresponding laws.
If Hercules finally suppressed Zeus, did he use "tyrannical" means to obtain the "qualification to be king"? Then
maybe in the future, when the throne of the gods collapses, Hercules can inherit Zeus's legacy and become the "god of kingship".
"Although there are risks, it's worth a try... What a shame."
The snake's head swayed slightly, revealing a human expression of regret.
I don't know whether I am regretting that Hercules didn't take the "right path" or regretting that I didn't see the killing.
In short, the snake in the courtyard lingered here for a while, and finally swam downstream.
Ryan tells Hercules that he can come here and free Prometheus.
But just telling is meaningless, because it is the power of the God-King that locks Prometheus up.
So if you want to solve it...it's not that easy.
PS: I had something to do yesterday, so I added a paragraph to the end of the previous chapter title this morning, saying I would post it in the evening. But now it seems that this is not very intuitive, and many people did not notice it, so I will post a separate chapter next time.
Also, although this "evening" is a bit late, I still update at night, right? Emmm. Actually, it's so late mainly because I'm coding the second chapter. After all, I have something else to do today, so I'll post this one in advance and post it now.
Chapter 422 Bronze Creator
Tick-tock…
Tick-tock…
Tick-tock…
…
At the bottom of the ocean, under the endless whirlpool.
There is no color in the empty and silent space.
The inexplicable sound of dripping water continued endlessly, as if it had never stopped.
This eternal prison exists above the East China Sea, right in the center of the whirlpool.
Over the centuries, many people have fallen here.
But no one died because they were all lifted up by an invisible force and left.
But no one is willing to come back after facing such fear, so there are few people here, only a few legends are passed down.
Prometheus, the creator of the Bronze Age.
The once noble Titan gods became prisoners. This was the punishment from the God King for the rebels.
He will be bound here forever, until the end of time.
…
Tick-tock…
Tick-tock…
Tick-tock…
…
"Huh…"
Accompanied by the ticking sound that seemed to never stop, weak gasps could be heard.
I don't know how long it took, until one moment, bright eyes opened again in the darkness.
"...This is..."
"Has someone fallen in again?"
The voice was low, and the prisoner who had stolen the skyfire looked up slightly.
Even though his hands were suspended in the air and his chest was pierced by iron nails.
But the thousand years of torture didn't seem to have any effect, but instead cleansed something from him.
The divine blood dripped from the wound, infecting the scars of the sea day and night, as if repairing its imperfections.
However, these were things Prometheus had long been accustomed to. What really made him raise his head was that he just now sensed that there was life falling into this vortex again.
"…It's been a long time…"
"...Six thousand years...or seven thousand years?"
"Oh, I can't remember clearly... But the gods are still there, and humans still exist."
Tick-tock…
Tick-tock…
The divine blood was dripping out, which should not have happened with the recovery and control abilities of the Titans.
However, the iron that pierces Prometheus is a symbol of the punishment of the God-King, and the damage it causes can never be healed.
What's more, there is the pressure of the Eye of the Sea... Although the Titan God's body is generally stronger than the later gods, it is still not enough to support him to carry the East China Sea.
Of course, Prometheus didn't care about this, after all, he was already used to it.
"Zeus...every once in a while, you always make people fall here 'accidentally'."
"Oh, you want me to watch them fall into the abyss, but you also want me to be able to save them."
"To give freedom to others with your own hands, but never be able to redeem yourself... This is probably what you consider the most hopeless torture."
"So one day, you think I will bow down before the years. As the Lord of the Gods, you can always wait for that day to come."
"And it all started when I watched the humans that fell here die."
Prometheus admitted that as the god of foresight, he had done many wrong things.
Maybe he was too young, or maybe he was not used to the changes after the succession of two generations of God Kings, or maybe he just believed too much in what he saw.
In short, the Bronze Man was destroyed, and he paid the price for it.
But perhaps it is because a bystander sees more clearly. When he left the world and was imprisoned in this eternal prison, Prometheus saw many things more clearly.
People should always pay the price for their actions, and those who accidentally enter this sea eye deserve to die.
He could have turned a blind eye and no one would have known he had done so.
But Prometheus also knew that this was an abyss from which there was no beginning.
If there is the first one, there will be a second one; if he can watch one person die, then gradually he can watch two, three, five, or ten people die.
When it reaches thousands of people, it eventually reaches everyone.
When that day comes, Zeus will come to him as a victor and ask: Are you willing to take back the fire you stole from mankind in exchange for embracing freedom again?
The God of Foresight looked into the future and he knew what the consequences would be.
This is different from his blind trust in his students because he knows himself so well.
His nature is not so noble and he will also fall in this kind of "test".
So he never sat back and watched even once, so that 'zero' could never become 'one'.
Crash...
The sound of splashing water was heard, and silently, through the divine blood that had been flowing for thousands of years, Prometheus mobilized the power of the ocean.
A wave came upstream, carrying the sailboat away that had fallen into the whirlpool.
Faintly, Prometheus heard their prayers.
Those crew members were thanking Heaven, thanking the gods, and thanking the existence that saved them.
The people at this moment were so devout that they vowed to always believe in their savior.
However, after completing all this, Prometheus just smiled, then lowered his head and said nothing.
He knew the outcome because it had happened many times before.
At first, people who have escaped from poverty will be grateful.
But it won't be long before they gradually forget the joy of escaping from death, and the faith inspired by gratitude is gone.
Just like the bronze humans of the past, simple gifts can never satisfy humans.
They will be surprised, they will worship, then get used to it, and then crave more.
"So, Prometheus..."
"hiss--"
"Do you regret it?"
"For these humans, for your 'creatures', endure eternal loneliness here."
It's like the devil's whisper, or rather, it is the devil's whisper.
In the lightless darkness, a sound is echoing.
No one knew who was speaking, nor how long he had been watching here.
However, the bound Creator was not surprised by the sudden voice. He just smiled and calmly responded to the unexpected guest.
After all, he always has a lot of guests.
"I can't say I regret it, I just feel that I could have done it more perfectly."
"As for why I choose humans... I can only say that everyone has something they like to do. Some people just like authority and power, but I can get happiness from the development of humans."
"There is no distinction between high and low. Zephyrus can bend and kneel for what he wants, and I can endure pain for what I want. That's all."
"But you...what are you here for?"
"Um?"
Somewhat unexpected, but not so unexpected.
Crawling in the void, the dark little snake landed on the iron nail that pierced Prometheus' chest.
And...it seems that even as a prisoner, the Creator of the Bronze Age has never been forgotten by the world.
"Who else has approached you, and what did they want?"
The little snake asked directly, and Prometheus answered directly.
It seemed that this was not something that would anger the King of Gods, but just an ordinary little thing.
"In the beginning, it was Helios."
"I just found out that he has been infected by something and is no longer a pure Titan."
"He was responsible for bringing me here, and I saw the subtle relationship between him and Zeus."
"But he was unwilling to believe me. It was not until he fell to this point that he finally remembered my existence."
"As for his purpose... he just wanted to tell me how great the existence he belonged to was, and told me that existence could easily get me out of here."
"Of course, the price is that He has to use my blood to infect the cracks in this sea."
"…"
"hiss--"
The black snake hissed softly, somewhat surprised by what it had learned today.
Sure enough, this world is not unchanging. Every being has their own ideas, and they will not act the way you think.
It would be fine if those powers were far weaker than mine, but for an existence like the Mother Tree, even I cannot judge what She is thinking.
The sea eye is a wound in the sea, a trauma caused by the collision between the sun and the ocean.
Having infected Helios, it was only natural that he would want to use it to infect the sea.
The starry sky, the ocean, the earth.
If it had not been blocked by the present world, this Outer God would have already infected the entire world.
In contrast, it was not surprising that Helios was able to see Prometheus after being sealed.
There is never a shortage of mortals infected by evil in the world, and he can always find a way.
"And what happened next?"
The little snake continued to ask, and Prometheus continued to answer.
"Then Oceanus came here to meet me."
"This was originally the domain of the ancient sea god Pontus, but the Ocean God came here."
"I don't know what he's going to do, because all he wants me to do is turn a blind eye to the changes here."
"So you agree this time?"
"Of course. After all, even if he doesn't say anything, I won't remind Zeus."
"The fight between them has nothing to do with me."
"Okeanos brought me a lot of news from the outside world, and I am very interested in them."
The voice was calm, and Prometheus finished his story.
Then he looked at the black snake in front of him and asked again: "What about you?"
"What are you doing here? Do you want me to do something and the price is to let me go, or do you want to know something and consult my opinion?"
"hiss--"
"Neither."
"On the contrary, I feel that as a 'foresighted wise man', there are many things you don't know."
"You are of no use to me now. You have to become more useful."
With a low laugh, Black Snake felt that Prometheus was much more interesting now.
At least now, he didn't look so stupid.
So it shook its tail, and some black gas dissipated and condensed, and finally turned into a book.
"It contains a lot of knowledge, secret history, rituals, and taboos."
"It allows people to transcend life and death, and allows gods to sleep forever. Of course, there is also a way for you to get out of here yourself."
"How about I give it to you for free, what do you think?"
"So what's the price? What do you need me to do?"
Prometheus asked, and the black snake just shook its head while hissing.
"hiss--"
"No need... I thought it was necessary before."
"But now it seems that you don't need me to arrange anything at all."
"Prometheus, the god who can get pleasure from the development of mankind, tell me, or ask yourself."
"Suppose one day, a human being who has been deceived by the gods comes before you. He has the power to influence the world."
"He is full of courage, but he is torn between good and evil."
"He had a firm goal, but he didn't know that goal was the source of his pain."
"Then tell me, will you help him? Will you do your best to help him achieve his goal?"
There was no response, but Prometheus knew that he probably would.
Because he himself does not have the ability to resist the Divine Court, but if he can see someone who has such ability, then he may really be willing to help him.
To allow oneself to cultivate an outstanding human being, this should be considered an open conspiracy.
After all, although he had seen a lot of things clearly, Prometheus never minded doing things that were not good for Zeus.
"Well, it seems the answer is self-evident."
The black snake leaped from the spike and coiled in a circle.
It looked at Prometheus, wondering what it was thinking about.
"Strictly speaking, hiss - my mission ends here."
"But out of my own thoughts, Prometheus, I would like to ask you..."
"Don't you want to take revenge on Zeus and those who destroyed the bronze humans?"
"The gods of the underworld brought plagues; Poseidon, the king of the sea, caused floods; and Zeus, the god of the gods, was the source of all this."
"Don't you want to take revenge on them?"
"hiss--"
"Prometheus, I don't know if you want to or not, but--"
"If one day someone finds out the truth, if he wants revenge."
"I hope...you won't stop me."
"After all, Avengers shouldn't be stopped."
"hiss--"
With a final hiss, the black snake swung its tail and moved upward along the ocean current.
Like it said, its mission is accomplished.
So in the silent sea eye, only Prometheus was left, still suspended in the void.
The Bronze Age Creator made no promises, for he exercised his own judgment.
If something similar really happens in the future, he will make a choice, but it will never be because of the black snake's instigation.
Even like the previous two visitors, if there was a fourth visitor who asked him about the past, Prometheus would not hide today's meeting.
Of course, if nothing unexpected happens, there won't be a next one.
"Are humans who have been deceived by the gods and have the ability to change the situation?..."
"Maybe. Whether he exists or not, I hope he exists."
"If he does come here to rescue me, then I will teach him everything I know."
Prometheus also learned about the outside world from Oceanus and the occasional mortals who fell into the sea eye.
The laws of the world, the order of royal power, this world has become more suitable for mortals to survive than before.
So if such a person really appeared...it wouldn't seem surprising.
Chapter 423 Earthborn
In the blink of an eye, the conversation on the East China Sea ended.
In the city of Eleusis, Hercules also said goodbye and left.
For a young man who has experienced the pain of losing a loved one and realized the difference between life and death, Hercules naturally desires a way to resurrect and avoid death.
Just as he did not fully believe the orders of the West Wind, the young hero also had some doubts about the Athenian commander.
So he did not do what the other party said immediately, but planned to verify it again during the journey.
The method of resurrection and immortality of the God of West Wind is just a side path. The true method is in the hands of the Lord of the Spirit World.
This was something Hercules had never heard of before, so he naturally could not believe it.
However, compared with the so-called spiritual world, the last proposal of the Athenian really won his heart.
"Prometheus."
"The creator of the Bronze Age, the god who stole fire for mankind."
"Maybe I should ask him for advice..."
Although people have different opinions about this Titan god, some even believe that he is the culprit for the destruction of the Bronze Man.
This idea was widely circulated in city-states like Olympia, but there was one thing that even the fourth generation of humans could not deny.
No matter what kind of person Prometheus is, he may be ambitious but incompetent, or he may be stubborn and self-righteous.
At least his emphasis on human beings is universally recognized.
After all, as a noble Titan god, he could have enjoyed all the glory instead of being imprisoned in the East China Sea.
"But according to legend, the eye of the East China Sea spirals downwards, with no end."
"Even the god Prometheus can only rescue those who have strayed into the sea eye at the very edge."
"Once someone falls completely into the depths of the sea eye, even he will be helpless."
"So I need a ship that can travel back and forth to the Eye of the Sea, and a crew that is fearless and brave enough to die."
Hercules was a little distressed as he left Eleusis and prepared to go to the second mission location.
When it comes to shipbuilding technology, the legendary Silvermoon City seems to have such capabilities.
Maybe when he goes there, he'll have a chance to get their help.
But he couldn't operate a ship all by himself, so he needed crew members who were just as brave as he was.
"Huh - let's finish this so-called 'trial' first."
"Perhaps if I travel more, I will be able to meet more people who are as knowledgeable as that Athenian."
With a determined look in his eyes, when the young hero left the city of Eleusis, his next goal was to kill a giant beast in the north of the continent.
It is said that it is a demon controlled by the evil god of the north, and its master is also one of the few evil gods who openly publicizes his existence.
That being once challenged Apollo, who loved music and opera, but the sharp bow and arrow of the sun god could not kill the giant beast controlled by the evil god on earth.
So Hercules took on this task, he wanted to destroy the evil god's arrogant support.
"According to rumors, that evil god seems to be one of the founders of the profession of [bard] in the human world."
"The church of Apollo, the sun god, also has many poets who sing praises to the sun. This may be the reason for their hostility."
"I hope I won't return empty-handed this time."
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More than a month passed quickly.
Hercules was still far away from the north, but the Athenian army that had set out from Eleusis was already approaching the next city.
Located west of Athens, on a pass in the Aigario Mountains, there is a large fortress-like city.
This is the gateway to the western border of Athens and also a natural barrier.
Of course, the natural barrier in the mythological era was not simply due to the rugged terrain, but because the mountain itself was extraordinary.
It was once the product of one of the most powerful sons of the ancient mountain god Urya, and was created around the same time as Mount Olympus.
The power of the ancient mountain god has infect this mountain with a powerful earth energy, which was also used by the Athenians.
The noble knights can exert even greater power here, after all, their blood is naturally compatible with this.
"As a member of the royal family, you should have heard of it."
"The first king of Athens, before Poseidon and Athena came here to fight for the ownership of the city-state."
"The founder of this city was named Cecrops, and he was also a very special 'earth-born man' as rumored."
We continued on our way to the center of the fortress.
Ryan saw Andrea, whose clothes had changed drastically, in a stone building.
Compared to the king, Andrea looked more like a general at this moment.
The light armor matched the long sword at his waist, which was very different from the appearance of the previous clergy.
"I know about the legend of 'Earthborn Man', but I always thought it was just a legend."
"After all, according to legend, Cadmus, the founder of Thebes who helped the God-King during the Typhon Rebellion, once 'created' 'Earth-born People'."
"He once killed a dragon with the blood of Typhon, and then planted the dragon's fang in the ground, from which a fearless warrior was born."
"Cadmus then caused them to fight each other, and at last only five powerful warriors remained, and their names are still passed down to this day."
"Hyperenol (περενρ, meaning "superman"); Cthonios (Χθνιο, meaning "land man"); Pelorus (Πελορ, meaning "huge, terrible"); Udaeus (Οδαε, meaning "of the land")"
"And the last, Echeon (Εχων, meaning "serpent"), who married Cadmus' daughter Agave and bore the next king of Thebes."
"It was with their assistance that the original Thebes was established."
"But the first king of Athens should have nothing to do with this."
Andrea may not know much about other things, but as a former princess, she definitely knows the history and legends of various countries in detail.
Especially the history after the establishment of Athens, the records of the Church of Knowledge can be said to be quite complete, and even more "real" than what is circulated in the outside world.
However, there are indeed many doubts about the origins of the first generation of Athenians.
"Some say the first king was indeed 'earth-born' and had a connection to the legendary Earth Mother."
"Even the first generation of Athenians benefited from this, and the nobles often had the ability to draw strength from the earth's energy."
"Some people also say that the first king is actually the offspring of Typhon and a mortal, because he has a human body and a snake tail, and is extremely powerful, and is a natural demigod."
"But I'm not sure what the truth is."
"After all, both Athens and the Church were born after the birth of the first king."
"He left no record himself, so we can only guess."
Pursing her lips, Andrea didn't know why Ryan suddenly brought up the topic of 'Earthborn', but she still told him everything she knew.
After all, in her heart, Mr. Ivan always knew a lot of things.
So since he mentioned it, it certainly makes sense.
"Yes, you are right. But strictly speaking, these should all be correct, and legends are more than just legends."
Ryan picked up the teacup and took a sip, then sat down on a chair.
Only recently did he finally figure out some clues about the origins of the first king of Athens.
After all, during that time, he was far away on the edge of Hemainu and had no time to pay attention to the human world.
So much so that he didn't discover this interesting thing until now.
"Ceclops, a man born from the earth with a human body and a snake tail, is indeed a 'descendant of the Earth Mother' in a sense, and also has the demon blood of Typhon."
"Because his most fundamental origin is actually related to a very famous existence in the world - the original woman, the witch Pandora who brought disaster."
"He should be considered Pandora's younger brother... and he is actually related to her."
"Pandora?"
Her eyes widened, and Andrea was a little surprised to hear this familiar yet unfamiliar name.
"Isn't she a witch created by the gods, but with an evil nature?"
"She was created by the gods, but few people know her true origins."
Shaking his head slightly, Ryan talked about the beginning of it.
"In ancient times, the Silver Generation was born from the Earth Mother. They were born dark and were rejected by the gods."
"And Pandora is actually a piece of magic stone left behind by Mother Earth when she created humans."
"It contains the divine power of human reproduction, but the Silver Generation does not need to reproduce, so it remains on that piece of stone."
"It was not until later, when the king of gods Zeus decided to create the bronze generation, that the stone was discovered."
"Later, the gods used it to carve Pandora, the first and most beautiful woman in the world, who possessed all the characteristics of a woman."
"Her birth symbolizes that humans have gained the ability to reproduce from now on, but in fact, it is not only because of women that humans can reproduce."
"It was only when the stone containing the power of reproduction was carved into a human that humans had women."
"As for Cecrops..."
"He was the broken stone that fell off during the carving of Pandora. When the blood of the demon fell on it, the 'earth-born man' with a human head and a snake body was born."
A human head and a snake body. Whenever Ryan thought of this appearance, he felt a little bit of the wonder of the world's creation.
Just as humans are always special in every myth, it seems that in every myth, there are also some creatures with "human heads and snake bodies".
Some of them are the ancestors of mankind, and some are demons with special powers.
Some are lives that can create ocean tides, while others are creatures born and raised by nature.
Just like the 'Great Flood', traces of their existence are found all over the world.
Or maybe there is something really special about this form, which is why such a coincidence occurred.
"...So Pandora is actually a member of the Athenian royal family."
"She is actually the first generation 'Eldest Princess', and she is even still alive in this world?"
It was a bit unexpected. Although she didn't know what Ryan meant, even this secret history surprised Andrea greatly.
The Athenian royal family is different from other kingdoms. It is difficult to say which god their line is the direct descendant of.
The Amazons have the divine blood of Aphrodite, the Western countries also have descendants of Ares and Zeus, and the kingdoms on the sea have the blood of the sea god.
Unexpectedly, Athens has now found the source of its bloodline, although it doesn't sound very good.
Either they are demons that once plagued the world with cholera, or they are witches that bring natural disasters.
"It can be said that even from this perspective, Athens is now dragged into the War of the Gods, which once again confirms Pandora's reputation as a natural disaster."
Ryan didn't know whether this was related to Pandora.
After all, this battle among the gods was originally initiated by Zeus, and it doesn't seem to have anything to do with Pandora.
But Ryan also remembered the gift he had given away. Holding the magic jar containing "hope" in his hand, will fate take advantage of everything that happened today to fuel the flames?
If so, what is the essence of this matter?
Will Pandora gain anything by being linked to a disaster that spreads all over the world?
If so, why didn't she get this change after the great flood?
"Fate..."
I don't know what other changes have taken place in Pandora during this period. After all, not to mention that the divine part is not in Chaos, even if it is, Ryan can't monitor Gaia's every move.
But he still felt that there was probably some secret in it, which he could not figure out yet.
As one of the four pillars of the world, there have been many gods involved in destiny, but no one has ever really claimed to be able to control it.
Not Nyx, not Moirai, not Ryan.
If you want to truly understand its secrets, you must first let him regain everything spiritual.
Only when there is equality is there the possibility of spying.
And even though he had used various means in the past to recover the spiritual aspects of different theocracies, it was still far from complete.
"The world has two sides, the material and the spiritual."
"Perhaps only when He is cut open will those things that are still in the hands of the living world return to my hands one by one."
Pandora, Hercules, they are just the prelude to this process.
Athens' current war is only part of the prelude.
So Ryan smiled and brought the subject back.
"Okay, the story is over. We'll see later whether it's useful or not."
"Speaking of the recent war, the Western countries are already preparing for a coalition."
"This pass is indeed strong, but if we simply defend it for too long, we will lose it."
"so what?"
"So you have to take the initiative to attack, before they gather together, to suppress their momentum and accumulate some reputation for yourself."
"But remember, don't fight too long."
Smiling, Ryan asked:
"How about it, are you confident?"
"certainly."
Nodding affirmatively, Andrea gripped the sword tightly in her hand, as if Theseus was still by her side.
The Western countries were far and near from Athens, so naturally they arrived at different times.
Moreover, they also need to determine the commander and unify the command, which is bound to take more than one or two days to accomplish.
The war between Athens and other countries was destined to be protracted. As a new king, even though she was still young, Andrea had to learn how to fight in battle.
Chapter 424: Allied Forces
The late autumn wind blew across the wilderness, bringing with it some signs of a cold winter.
The sun rises in the east, but its light is obscured by clouds, making it look dim.
Hundreds of miles west of the Aigario Mountains, the goddess of dawn, Eos, had just revealed her beautiful face.
The endless camps were built on a hill, next to a branch of a river.
This is a suitable place to garrison troops, occupying a favorable geographical location and close to a water source.
Obviously, although the army's commander did not think they would be attacked here, he did not take it lightly.
The soldiers on guard and patrol were distributed in light and dark, which seemed very methodical.
In the camp, the army was cooking and preparing breakfast.
"How is it? This is your first time leading an army into battle. Are you feeling nervous now?"
On a huge rock on the hill, Maud, wearing armor, asked with a smile.
Over the years, the young man has matured a lot, but his personality has not changed much.
"Nervous... maybe a little."
"But I feel more like I'm a little excited."
Shaking his head slightly, Odysseus smiled and said, "Aren't you?"
"Under the guidance of God, destroy cities and strongholds, defeat the armies of the great powers of the time, and spread your fame."
"This was the case for all heroes in ancient times, but now it's our turn."
"Hahahahaha…that's right."
"Heroes of old have done this before, but now it's our turn."
Laughing, Maude took a sip of wine.
Yes, whether it was him, or Odysseus, or even Argos, Mycenae, Tiryns, Thebes, or even Troy.
The kings and generals of these kingdoms came here with similar feelings and never doubted the victory of this war.
Although they were attacking Athens, the kingdom protected by the goddess of wisdom, this time they had the help of the gods.
Compared with the difficulties of the war, they cared more about who would lead the coalition forces to victory.
This was true even after Odysseus learned of the situation in Eleusis, as the beasts that were able to breach the city walls were only able to do so because there was no one to restrain them.
This kind of thing will never happen again here.
"But then again, Odysseus, my friend."
"Ithaca is just a small country on the sea. We should have accepted the will of the sea god and launched an attack from the sea under the leadership of the Kingdom of Pylos."
"But I didn't expect that you would be valued by the Queen of Heaven and be allowed to command the army of Argos through an oracle."
Looking back at the tents on the hill, Mod had to admit that the big country on the continent was much stronger than them.
"Look at these soldiers and their weapons and equipment."
"Ithaka doesn't have so many minerals, nor so many people, and certainly not so many clergy. This is really enviable..."
"But there is one thing they cannot compare to, and that is that none of them has a hero like you who can command an army."
"Only the Wolf King can lead the wolf pack. Otherwise, they are just a group of jackals, fleeing in all directions before the beasts!"
"Hahaha..."
After taking another sip of wine, Maude's face turned a little red.
Odysseus just smiled at this, but did not intend to refute.
There are still many heroes on the earth, such as Diomedes, the king of Argos, who is extremely brave.
But perhaps because he was inferior in wisdom and strategy, the Queen Mother did not ultimately give him command of the army.
In addition, he also heard that Hector of the Trojan Kingdom would also come to participate in the siege of Athens.
He was also a hero with extraordinary military strength, and Odysseus had heard of him a long time ago.
And Aeneas, who was also a general of Troy.
Moreover, according to legend, Aeneas is the offspring of the mortal Anchises and the goddess of beauty Aphrodite, and is also a natural demigod.
He is world-famous for his archery skills and has a considerable reputation.
However, he still did not rank above Hector in the Trojan army.
From this perspective, the Trojan Kingdom at that time was indeed very powerful.
In addition, there are Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae, Menelaos, the king of Sparta... Although these famous people in the world have never done great things like Theseus, no one will deny their strength.
Even Odysseus himself, although he never underestimated himself, only thought that he could surpass others in wisdom, but did not think that his military power was unique.
"Unfortunately, King Theseus is dead. I have no chance to compete with him on the battlefield."
"Maud, how far are we from where the coalition forces will meet?"
"It's about three days' journey. We are very close here. But Odysseus, have you really thought about what you are going to do when the time comes?"
With bright eyes, Maude looked at his friend.
"We all know that the coalition forces need a commander-in-chief, at least in name only."
"Even though the gods commanded us to attack Athens, they never stipulated this."
"Anyway, if it were me, I would only listen to your command, not those foreigners who have nothing to do with us."
"After all, they may be good at fighting, but the outcome of a war never depends on one person."
"… Let's talk about this matter later."
It was a bit of a headache, but Odysseus knew he couldn't back down.
Because he also knew very well that since the Queen of Heaven could choose him to lead the army of Argos, it would be impossible for her to allow him to obey the orders of other believers of the gods.
This is not the original Trojan War, and Athens does not have an indestructible wall forged by the gods.
At least now, no one thinks they will fail, so compromise is impossible.
"Let's go meet the heroes of various countries first. If that doesn't work, we can split up into several groups."
"Once we break through the Aigario Mountains, the journey will be much easier."
"But there is always more than one road to Athens."
The more powerful a person is, the more superstitious he is about power.
Odysseus did not think he could easily convince the leaders of other city-states in this regard.
So he planned to first meet up at the place agreed upon by the various countries, and then take it one step at a time.
So after breakfast, the huge army immediately set out.
The place where the coalition forces gathered was a plain near the river, which was once a place where passing caravans often rested.
The time it takes for each country to reach Athens is different, so it is naturally impossible to have the same arrival time. Odysseus asked himself if he was still among the faster ones.
Try not to be the first to get into conflict, after all, the gods are still watching them... With this thought in mind, Odysseus arrived at his destination three days later.
However, what he didn't expect was that what was waiting for him was not the coalition forces that arrived first, but a group of defeated soldiers.
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To the west of the Aigario Mountains, there is a Kifissos River.
The coalition forces had arranged the rendezvous point in advance here because it was convenient for ensuring the safety of logistics.
The vast plains along the river were large enough for a large army to camp, but when Odysseus arrived, all he saw was large areas of rolling mud and the wailing of wounded soldiers.
In the distance, there were thousands of knights with blood-stained lances, and the figure leading them looked somewhat familiar to Odysseus.
However, when they noticed his arrival, the team of knights did not stay for long, but quickly went away.
Obviously, they were not prepared to face Odysseus's well-ordered army right now.
"What's going on?"
"What just happened here?"
A shocked voice came from beside him, but Odysseus didn't bother to respond.
His expression was somewhat solemn, and he rode his horse towards the camp ahead without hesitation.
The approach of the army undoubtedly attracted the attention of the soldiers here, and the flags of Ithaca and Argos were so bright.
As if to his relief, Odysseus saw that large sections of the soldiers no longer maintained their formation.
And in the army, there were also people riding horses towards him.
"Excuse me, is this His Majesty Diomedes of Argos?"
From a great distance, Odysseus heard the voices of those who were coming.
"No, I am Odysseus of Ithaca."
"By the command of the gods, I can lead the army and participate in the alliance of nations."
"What's going on here? Did the Athenians raid your camp?"
As the two sides approached, Odysseus also saw the appearance of the person coming.
The damaged armor was stained with blood, but the whole person looked as if he was soaked in water.
Glancing at the surroundings, he roughly guessed what had happened.
The subsequent communication between the two sides confirmed his guess.
These soldiers who arrived first were the vanguard of Mycenae. As one of the most powerful kingdoms at the time, their army was not weak.
No matter how brave the Athenians were, it was impossible to defeat them with just these people.
However, it is clear that the Athenians were not rigid; they were wise.
In addition to the power of magic, they also have the assistance of wizards.
So, right beside the Phaeos River, the Mycenae people witnessed the mercilessness of water and fire.
"So they moved rocks upstream of the river and built a temporary dam."
"But this crudely built dam didn't last long at all, as it was washed away by heavy rain."
"So the Athenians used witchcraft to manipulate the river water and flood your camp, and then took the opportunity to attack you?"
Looking at the surrounding environment, theoretically, the ground after the flood would not allow horses to gallop, which is not reasonable.
However, the words of the Mycenaean pioneer in front of him were so convincing that Odysseus had to believe it.
The coalition forces of various countries were approaching, but the Athenians dared to leave the pass.
I have to say, their leader is quite courageous.
"But speaking of which, have I seen the commander of that group of knights before?"
He frowned, then immediately erased the inexplicable feeling of familiarity from his mind.
Perhaps he had, but Odysseus had no time to dwell on such trifles now.
This is a warning and also a reminder.
What the priests of the church can do is often related to the gods they believe in, but believers of the sea god are rare on the mainland.
As a result, wars among countries often ignore anything related to water and make no corresponding preparations at all.
"Wait until your king arrives."
He spoke in a deep voice, this area could not be used for military stationing.
So Odysseus signaled the army to continue moving forward and comforted the general who was probably going to have a bad end.
"We will retaliate and show the Athenians the power of heroes from all nations."
Single combat before war was still a common occurrence in this era.
Of course, Odysseus would not do anything.
It was Mycenae that was unlucky this time, so naturally Agamemnon should be the one to respond to the challenge.
"—Odysseus."
A voice called from behind, and Maude was riding a horse quickly.
Obviously, he also knew what happened here.
But unlike Odysseus, Maud's tone was somewhat light.
"What did I say, Odysseus? They can't do it."
"You see, right at the beginning, they suffered at the hands of the Athenians."
"If you ask me, that Agamemnon is no match for—"
"——Ahem."
With a light cough, Odysseus indicated that there were others here.
Seeing this scene, Maude calmed down a little.
"Well, actually he is still quite capable, but maybe not that powerful."
Pursing his lips, Maude continued.
But in his mind, after this incident, the Mycenaeans would not have the face to serve as the commander of the coalition forces again.