In a simple demonstration, two children no more than ten years old released a golden arrow that made a resolute guard fall passionately in love with a rock, treating it as his sole companion. This terrifying spectacle not only sent chills down the queen's spine but also convinced her of the visitors' identities.
In the simple belief system of the people of Chaos, influencing a person's thoughts is far more terrifying than killing a person's body. With hardly any doubt, Metanira concluded that the newcomers were deities more powerful than Demeter. And through a brief conversation with them, the queen understood their intentions.
They were willing to assist her in her revenge, to inflict retribution on the Goddess of Agriculture—or rather, helping her achieve her vengeance would serve their purposes, which is why they had come.
