Simulating the Universe, Starting with Speedrunning Greece

In the original myth, if Patroclus had not been so arrogant and relied on his powerful divine armor to charge into the enemy's belly three times alone, Hector would not have seized the opportunity to shoot him.

The others didn't even have time to save him.

For such a clownish and self-aware person, after being flattered by Nestor, he really thought he was very awesome.

But when he came to the tent by the sea where Achilles was, he saw Achilles who was still in a state of anger, but he had no intention of paying any attention to him. He just begged his good friend with excitement on his face.

Patroclus was not stupid, or maybe he was a little bit of a clown, but he at least knew that if he spoke directly, Achilles would probably reject him.

So he pretended to be sad and said: "Achilles! My dear friend! You were not on the battlefield these days and did not see how miserable the scene was.

We have suffered heavy casualties. Even several heroes have been seriously injured."

Seeing this, Achilles, who was originally still angry, immediately comforted his friend and said that everything would be fine.

Patroclus sighed and said, as in the Iliad: "Achilles, son of Peleus, our bravest, if you still do not wish to go to the battlefield.

Then let me lead the Myrmidonians and go to the battlefield immediately, and perhaps I can save the Danaans.

Please lend me your armor, so that the Trojans may mistake you for me and stop their attack on the exhausted Danaans.

But Patroclus acted as if he couldn't bear to take away his friend's beloved armor.

He said, "Forget it! I can't take away what you love," and then he looked ashamed.

Achilles just happened to fall for this trick, and the simple and righteous hero was directly caught.

Achilles, the swift one, said to him angrily:

"Patraklos, who was raised by Zeus, what are you talking about?

Even if I knew the prophecy, I would not take it to heart and would still set foot on this battlefield."

Achilles said he was not afraid of death.

But—“I have said that I must calm the rage in my breast only when the battle and the noise reach my ships.

Now you shall put on my famous armor and lead the warlike Myrmidons into battle."

Achilles said that although he was still unwilling to fight for Agamemnon, if he had to choose between the two, Achilles, who was provoked by his friends and tea-scented by Cha Yan Yue Se, immediately made an angry decision.

Borrow! I must borrow this armor today!

Even Zeus couldn't stop him. Achilles had already begun to drape Patroclus in the shining bronze armor.

He first put fine greaves on his calves, fastening them with silver buckles, and then put on his chest the beautiful, star-spangled breastplate of the swift-footed descendant of Aeacus.

He placed the bronze sword, studded with silver studs, on Patroclus' back, and the great shield upon his shoulders. Then he placed the finely crafted helmet upon his strong head, with its horsehair crest trembling terribly.

Finally, when Patroclus grabbed two sturdy spears that fit his hands, an embarrassing scene occurred.

The heavy, long, and strong javelin that came from the spotless line of Aeacus was so heavy that none of the Danaans could lift it, and only Achilles could wield it.

How is it possible that Patroclus, a cricket, could lift it?

then--

Bang~!

When Ye and Ajax the Great rushed here, they saw an extremely dramatic scene. It was the sound of the spear being not held firmly and falling off the weapon rack.

Chapter 59 How can you not smile? Patroclus claims sovereignty

Pfft~!!! At this moment, Ye and Ajax tried hard to hold back their laughter, their expressions were extremely strange.

Considering the main purpose of this visit, we still have to give some face to Achilles and his friends.

Ye immediately took the initiative to enter an absolutely calm mode and controlled his emotions.

This made Ajax the Great suffer. He looked at Patroclus in front of him, who was so embarrassed that he couldn't even hold his weapon steadily. He then looked at Ye beside him - his face flushed red at this moment.

That look seemed to be asking——

How the hell did you hold back your laughter?

If you don't laugh, I won't be funny either!!

Sometimes, when a group of people laugh, it can be treated as a joke, but when one person laughs, it can easily be regarded as a provocation or ridicule.

Just when Ajax the Great was about to suffer internal injuries from holding back, he finally managed to hold it together, but his arm holding the Shield of Aegis was shaking.

At this time, Achilles also saw the two people coming.

When he saw Ajax the Great, his eyes were just a little surprised, but when he saw Ye, his pupils shrank slightly.

After being blessed by Apollo, Ye's aura, temperament and appearance underwent tremendous changes.

Even Hector, who was most familiar with Ye, and Chryseis, who had taken care of Ye for several days, could no longer connect Ye with his previous self.

But some people are hard to be forgotten even if they turn into ashes.

That was a fatalistic intuition...

The moment he saw the night, Achilles felt a dull pain in his heel - he seemed to have returned to that night with flames rising to the sky in his dream.

The eyes of both parties met, as if transcending time and space, and he saw that pair of unyielding and determined eyes again.

Full of courage——

With the body of a mortal, a weak and ordinary person who was originally not taken seriously by him, he replicated the day when he shot the meteor that he was so proud of.

"Achilles?!" Patroclus' voice sounded in Achilles' ears, finally waking him up.

He suppressed his dissatisfaction and smiled.

When he saw Achilles staring at the hero Griffith, he even forgot about the embarrassing situation he was in (the spear fell out of his hand).

I don’t know how to help myself quickly.

Who is your best friend? Especially Griffith's handsome face that attracts both men and women, which makes Patroclus feel a sense of urgency.

Although Patroclus is not good in other aspects, his biggest advantage is that he has a powerful demigod friend.

And with this, he could even overtake others and become the son of destiny who was most likely to "inherit" Achilles' equipment.

He did not allow Achilles to look at other heroes at this time.

Whether it is the glory of Achilles or the rescue of the Danaans, he is needed.

What Patroclus coveted most was the Myrmidonian army under Achilles.

This army that followed Achilles to be invincible on the battlefield was the private army that Achilles brought from his hometown.

Only if he inherited the armor and these soldiers at the same time, he would be a real little "Achilles", and he would be able to become the most dazzling new star on the battlefield and be on par with those big men.

So there must be no accidents.

At this time, Patroclus spoke to Ajax the Great and Ye first: "So it's you...

Hero Ajax the Great, Hero Griffith.

Are you also here to visit my dear friend Achilles?

That's great, since you're here.

As the hero chosen by the wise Nestor, I have persuaded Achilles to lend me his armor and soldiers to fight.

I want to tell you this good news so that we can share this joy together.”

On the other side, Achilles heard the words of his good friend Patroclus.

He frowned slightly—but in the end said nothing.

It felt like Patroclus was claiming sovereignty—but this was clearly his own equipment.

never mind--

He had originally promised Patroclus, so naturally he would not go back on his word.

Now he was more curious about the identity of the man standing next to Ajax the Great.

Hero Griffith——?!

Even though he had left the Greek coalition's military center, Achilles was not completely unaware of what was happening within the coalition.

There's news about the hero Griffith riding a sacred deer who caused a big commotion in the military camp. Is that him?!

—Achilles was surprised.

On the other side, Ajax the Great's face suddenly changed after hearing what Patroclus said.

This idiot has succeeded?

He said anxiously: "You cannot wear that armor, Patroclus, unless you wish to condemn yourself to death.

Take off your armor!"

Not long ago, Night had predicted to him that the hero Patroclus would inherit the armor and die on the battlefield, which would lead to the death of Achilles.

The prophecy came true right after?!

As Ajax the Great spoke, he was about to take action and pull off Patroclus' armor. He could not bear to see the tragic prophecy come true.

Although Ye kept saying it was reasoning.

But Ajax the Great did not believe it at all! Whose reasoning was so real and specific that even his intuition was faintly frightened.

He believed in his hero's intuition - it was a strength honed from countless life-and-death battles on the battlefield! It would never lie.

On the other side, Achilles and Patroclus' faces suddenly changed and became very ugly.

They thought Ajax the Great was trying to steal the armor.

Achilles quickly picked up the magic spear on the ground, his eyes showing a sharp, angry and disgusting look.

He didn't expect that even his cousin would covet his armor, and would try to steal it if he didn't give it to him...

It seemed that a fierce conflict was about to break out between the two sides due to misunderstanding.

Just as Ajax approached, Achilles' body tensed and he even raised his arms.

Night: "Wait!!"

He suddenly reached out and grabbed their arms, pulling them apart tightly.

The enormous force even frightened Achilles a little.

Achilles, who had not witnessed or participated in the attack of the divine deer that day, had never expected that Ye would possess such terrifying wrist strength. The powerful wrist strength that burst out in an instant left them no chance to stop him at all.

Night: "Ajax the Great, have you forgotten what I said to you before?

How do you want me to do that?

Big Ai was stunned for a moment, then reacted.

My behavior just now seemed to have caused misunderstanding among Achilles and others.

But before he could explain - Ye had already taken out his harp and began to use music to convey their thoughts.

music--

It is always the best and quickest key to pry open the heart of a stranger.

Then a familiar melody began to sound -

Achilles immediately recalled the song of that morning, which was full of freedom and hope.

The music awakened his will and made him no longer so confused and decadent.

Achilles: "Is that you?"

Chapter 60 The cowardly are the most worthless creatures in the world. Ye: I know that’s why you feel so guilty.

Although the melody is different, the moment when that exquisite performance sounds.

Achilles savored a familiar feeling and immediately realized that this was the performer of the music that had redeemed his heart before.

When I was most confused, the song that gave me hope, thinking of this——

Achilles calmed down. He was very grateful and fond of the owner of the song, which made him choose to listen to what the other party wanted to say. Perhaps it was just a misunderstanding.

If the other party can explain it well and the reason is not too outrageous, he can accept it.