Simulating the Universe, Starting with Speedrunning Greece

But I didn't expect that the night when I had such a big hand began to sing--

Just as Ajax had sung it then, Night sang out the sad prediction, and Achilles finally understood why Ajax did not want Patroclus to wear his armor.

same--

Although Ye said it was speculation, Achilles felt it was like a prophecy.

When he heard that Patroclus was going to die, he seemed to really see the miserable scene of the afterlife in the world of music.

He was so grief-stricken that he burst into tears, and with his magic spear in hand he forced the heroes to perform and compete in front of his friends, bidding Patroclus a final farewell.

He saw the footsteps of Ajax the Great, Odysseus, Diomedes and others.

After seeing himself again, he also went to the battlefield and finally died... on the battlefield -!!

When the scene of Achilles' death (heel) flashed by, because Night did not describe the specific cause of death, Achilles could not see clearly how he died.

But the great fear at that moment still invaded Achilles' mind, making him shudder.

This reminded Achilles of another prophecy he was carrying.

He knew that before he set foot on the Greek battlefield.

Mother Thetis learned from the goddess of fate that she was destined to die in battle, so she used heavenly fire to burn off her mortal part since she was a child, restored it with divine ointment, and then soaked her body in the River Styx, making herself invulnerable to swords and guns and difficult for the gods to invade.

All of this is to protect oneself and avoid the inevitable fate of death.

When Odysseus was waiting for heroes to find him to join the Trojan War, his parents even asked him to dress up as a woman to avoid conscription in order to prevent him from the fate of dying on the battlefield.

But in the end, Achilles, who knew his fate, was still attracted by the heroic figures of the heroes in battle and revealed his flaws. He knew that deep in his heart he longed to step onto the battlefield. He didn't care whether he would die or not. He regarded bravery as the highest honor and cowards as "the most worthless things in the world."

but……!

but--?

So——will I die after all?

Died after stepping onto the battlefield again.

At this time, Achilles seemed to have completely understood his fate, his ending, and the end of his life.

He did not ask Ye why he died. How could he die when he was obviously invulnerable to swords and guns?

Instead, he accepted it calmly—but his face was still a little pale.

Especially when I thought that my friend would die before me.

Achilles: "I was wrong, Patroclus.

I gave you the armor, but it hurt you. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done this..."

At this time, Patroclus was extremely anxious.

Although he was also terrified by the horrific scene in Ye's song just now, he was also terrified by the thought that the armor and soldiers he had obtained would be lost? !

Patroclus suddenly felt unwilling.

He was extremely reluctant and didn't want to take off his armor.

On the one hand, he was afraid of the prophecy of death in the future, and on the other hand, he was a little blinded by his own ambition. Even the wise Nestor said that he was the only one who could do it.

Maybe he really is the hero destined by heaven, the man who is destined to save Greece and turn the tide.

How could I possibly die on the battlefield?

Patroclus' joy was gone, and he said irritably: "Achilles - swift Achilles, my best friend!

You have promised me to let me lead the armor and the Myrmidons, to reverse the disadvantage on the battlefield and to save all of our compatriots who need to be saved.

You are the son of the hero Peleus and the sea nymph Thetis. You cannot be so unfaithful and forget your promise. Achilles!

Seeing Patroclus still not aware of his own abilities, Achilles opened his mouth but didn't know how to persuade him.

And this is the most worrying picture.

Of course, at least it’s not too late for Achilles to wake up now.

Fortunately, it was the song of the night that woke him up - if Ajax the Great was asked to explain alone, even with ten mouths he would not be able to make it clear, and he might even be beaten up by Achilles.

at the same time--

Although I don't know why Achilles believed me so easily.

Ye was a little surprised - but his goal was exceeded.

As long as he planted a seed in Achilles' heart, he could continue with his persuasion plan.

Before that——

"Achilles...can I talk to you alone? I have a way to convince Patroclus." Ye asked.

Achilles hesitated, then finally nodded in agreement.

He and Ye came to the other side alone.

Patroclus had a cold face at this time - 'Convince yourself?'

Patroclus also heard Ye's words, and he made up his mind that no matter what, he would grit his teeth and grab the armor first.

Regardless of whether or not to wear this armor on the battlefield, but—

Achilles' armor and troops, he must get them.

He had just enjoyed the joy of getting everything for less than a second, but now he was beaten back to his original form and ended up getting nothing.

How could Patroclus accept such a thing and such a huge sense of disappointment?

On the other side, Ajax the Great did not think much about it, but just hoped that Ye could convince Achilles to stop Patroclus.

He was guarding here at this time, staring at Patroclus, preventing him from escaping in his armor.

This attitude, which was like guarding a prisoner, made Patroclus even more angry!

at the same time--

On the other side, here is Night and Achilles.

Achilles couldn't wait to ask directly: "What can you do? I can't watch Patroclus die.

But I promised to lend him both the armor and the troops.

If I break my promise - my reputation as a hero and my parents' honor will be tarnished."

He looked like he had a headache and hoped that Ye could give him a best of both worlds solution.

And the next moment——

Ye suddenly said something shocking, something that made Achilles tense up and terrified: "Long time no see, Achilles...

Have you recovered from the wound caused by the gunshot?"

What had previously been only a vague and familiar guess suddenly became a reality.

At this moment, the face of the hero Griffith in front of him instantly overlapped with a certain face.

Achilles suddenly cried out in shock: "You-you...——?"

Chapter 61: Death with a bang or long life in obscurity? He chooses neither

Subconsciously, Achilles assumed a vigilant and fighting posture.

But since I have hinted at my identity,

Ye was naturally prepared to completely defeat Achilles.

The time is ripe——!

Success or failure depends on this.

Any game involves risk, but Night, with its ability to recover, can withstand this risk, considering that the relationship between Achilles and Agamemnon has now reached freezing point.

He felt that it was time to take a gamble.

Convince Achilles to join your camp.

Night: "Let's get to know each other again, hero Achilles——

I am Griffith Lister, a follower of the Moon Goddess.

And also—who you think he is.”

Boom~!!! Admitted... Achilles' mind suddenly buzzed and went blank.

At this time, Ye had already used the harp artifact to set up a soundproof barrier, which was also a way to play with music.

Although it is not clear whether this thing can protect against the eavesdropping of the gods, he has done his best.

Ye: "Don't be so impatient to take action, demigod.

Before I take any action, I would like to ask you, what is your position as standing in front of me now?

Is it the great Greek hero Achilles, or the idle prince at home, or -"

After a slight pause, Ye smiled and said, "A lackey who robbed Agamemnon of his wealth?"

Achilles: "!!!"

Achilles felt that his honor and dignity had been severely wounded.

He gritted his teeth and suddenly became furious, then laughed in anger and said, “How dare you say that, I let you off last time.

Now that Hector is gone, you don't really think you're my opponent.

If you can't give me a decent explanation, I'll put a spear through your head."

There was a hint of murderous intent in Achilles' eyes.

But I heard the sigh of the night in my ears.

Ye: “Don’t evade this question. If you are not Agamemnon’s lackey, then we have no position to be enemies now.

You have escaped from this war, so you have no reason to be an enemy of me, who is still a follower of the Moon Goddess and a friend of Telephus, the son of Hercules."

Achilles' heart was slightly moved.

Telephus's friend...

He thought of the man who made him feel a sense of sympathy on the battlefield.

And Ye's questioning also made him silent.

His position——?

Achilles frowned and said, “I once angrily told Agamemnon that I didn’t want to be looked down upon, so I stayed here to increase his wealth!

That is why Agamemnon, the bastard, said calmly: 'I will go to your tent myself and take away the beautiful Briseis, your reward, so that you will know clearly how much better I am than you, and so that others will be careful not to appear to be like you and contradict me in person.'

Now you understand how Agamemnon and I are at odds with each other."

Achilles' words have already made his position clear.

At this moment, Ling Ye also remembered that there seemed to be such a thing in the epic.

——From this alone, it can be seen that the reason why Achilles and Agamemnon turned away from each other was not only because of Briseis, as he might not care much about Briseis.

Achilles' current anger was more likely due to Agamemnon's humiliation of him, which was why he would never allow Agamemnon to take Briseis away.

This is a just and brave young man.

He was originally full of beautiful fantasies and expectations about the battlefield and wanted to become famous here.

It turns out that war is not beautiful.

His military force became a tool for Agamemnon to gain money and spoils.

He became an executioner with blood on his hands.

What he longed for was to fight with all his might, like Telephus, risking his courage, awareness, strength and wisdom.

Even if the brilliant beauty is as fleeting as a shooting star, it is enough.

But it was obvious that Agamemnon was not suitable to be the lord of such a sincere man.

Achilles' answer satisfied Ye, it would be better to say -

I feel even more sorry for the original mythical story.