Type-Moon, I heard that after death, you can ascend to the Throne of Heroes?

Time passed, and three days later.

Hera finally came here again and brought the oracle that almost everyone in the city had been waiting for for a long time.

And just as Nuoyan thought, that is the legend of the Argo!

Chapter 16: Promise, embarking on a journey

Legend has it that in the Black Sea far away from Greece, there is a kingdom called Colchis, where there is a rare treasure - the Golden Fleece.

For a long time, the Greeks have had many legends about it. It not only symbolizes wealth, but also adventure and indomitable will, as well as ideals and the pursuit of happiness.

In fact, it is rare because it is a gift from God.

It was also a gift from Hermes, one of the twelve gods of Olympus and the messenger of the gods.

Although it now belongs to the god of war Ares, because the Golden Fleece was sacrificed to the god of war Ares by the current king of Colchis.

But all in all, because of its symbolic significance, many heroes and kings wanted to obtain it.

They embarked on a dangerous journey, but no one succeeded.

Many people fell on the long journey without even seeing the shadow of the treasure.

Therefore, at this moment, on the sacrificial platform of the Kingdom of Iolcus, when the noble Queen of Heaven once again came to the world from the Holy Mount Olympus, she asked her believers to call everyone together and told everyone the oracle in front of them.

King Pelias, who stood at Hera's feet with Jason and Noyan, listened to the oracle.

The expression that had always been very ugly revealed a look of surprise at this moment.

Before Jason and Nuoyan could speak, Pelias could not help but said to Jason, whose face changed slightly at the moment: "My dear nephew, it seems that you also know the story of the Golden Fleece, right?

It symbolizes wealth, power and fearlessness, and countless people have died because of it.

Therefore, my dear nephew, you also know that it is an impossible task, and I don’t want you to die in vain!"

"How about this, my dear nephew? In front of the great Queen Hera, I am willing to promise to share a portion of the royal power with you, and you don't have to undertake this impossible task!"

When Jason heard what Pelias said, his face hesitated.

After all, the legend of the Golden Fleece had spread throughout ancient Greece, and countless people had died in it, which made Jason feel a little hesitant.

but,

"Since this is a test given by the great Queen Hera, we will naturally complete it, even if it is an impossible task."

Nuoyan's gentle voice sounded, and he said to Jason: "Moreover, the great and kind goddess Hera gave us such a trial, which represents her trust and expectations for us. How can we live up to her expectations?"

After the promise was made, although Hera, who was at the highest point of the platform, had not said anything, if you looked at her now, you would have seen that the corners of her mouth slightly raised.

When Jason heard this, he came back to his senses and looked at Nuoyan. Looking at his calm expression, Jason couldn't help but think of Nuoyan's oath.

He swore to the gods on that day that he, Jason, would eventually become a hero and a true warrior!

Then Jason's panic disappeared. He raised his head and answered firmly, "Yes, even if it seems impossible to accomplish, we will definitely complete the trial under the watchful eyes of Hera, the Queen of Heaven!"

Seeing Jason's brave and fearless look when he made up his mind, Pelias's face turned ugly again.

"By the way, King Pelias, what will you do if we really bring back the Golden Fleece?" At the same time, Nuoyan smiled and said to Pelias who was looking at him angrily, "Under the witness of the great Queen Hera!"

When the promise was made, Heracha lowered his head and cast a coercive gaze on Pelias.

Not only that, the people gathered around were also looking at Pelias, waiting for his answer.

Under such circumstances, Pelias had no choice but to bow his head, make a promise, and grit his teeth and said unwillingly: "In the presence of the great Queen Hera, if you can really get the Golden Fleece back, then I...willingly give up the sacred throne!"

So from that day on, the news spread rapidly throughout the ancient Greek continent.

Bards played their harps, weaving poems to tell the world.

Those who knew about this were all looking forward to their official departure and were enthusiastically discussing whether they could really return!

Just like that, about a week had passed since Nahra bestowed the trial.

......

......

A week later,

In the morning, it's still dark.

Jason stood outside the royal city of the Kingdom of Iolcus, looking at the man in front of him who had already packed his luggage and was ready to leave, Jason seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"The matter of Jason's ship is now left to you. Pelias will not let us build the ship so easily." Nuoyan spoke first and said to Jason.

Although Nuoyan knew in his heart that Athena would actually help in the process, using trees that would never sink into the sea as wood, he would eventually build the Argo.

When Jason heard this, he immediately patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, I will definitely supervise them well!

But you...are you really okay?"

Jason looked at Nuoyan with a worried look on his face.

"What's wrong with me?" Nuoyan replied with a smile: "I just went to find them."

As he spoke, Nuoyan raised the list in his hand.

All of them were his fellow disciples who had refused to bring Nuoyan down the mountain, and some even grabbed him by the neck and sent him to Chiron.

When Nuoyan thought about seeing them next, he smiled brightly.

"They will be very surprised if they see me!"

"I think it's fright." Jason couldn't help laughing when he heard that, and said to Nuoyan, "You must be worried about why the teacher let you go down the mountain. After all, we all know that you went down the mountain with all your heart to seek death!"

"What's there to be afraid of? The teacher has given up and doesn't care about me anymore."

"And..." Nuoyan hesitated at this point, and his face became visibly depressed.

"And what?" Jason was naturally curious when he saw this.

"Nothing... Well, anyway, because of some things, even if I want to die now, I don't dare to die." Nuoyan sighed heavily.

He apparently recalled Athena's oath.

The most important thing was the slightly yandere statement at the end - if he died before the grand finale she had prepared, she would definitely catch him even if he had to hide in the underworld!

So now Nuoyan is really afraid to die, and even thinks that if he really dies accidentally, it might be a good thing that he can't ascend to the Throne of Heroes.

He didn't want that when the heroic spirit summoned him, a goddess would appear with a smile and strangle him fiercely.

Oh, it’s scary to think about it!

It turns out that these virgin goddesses all have problems!

"Well, although I don't know what happened, just don't go and seek death." Jason said with his head tilted.

"Don't worry, after all, I promised to help you ascend the throne." Nuoyan waved his hand and said, "And I have said more than once that the premise of my death is to die gloriously and become a hero, so how could I miss the adventure of the Golden Fleece.

But you all kept staring at me, you are so weird!"

"What he pursues is not the glory, wealth and women in life, but all these things that he cannot enjoy after death... The real wonder is who he is!"

Jason looked at Nuoyan speechlessly and said, "Don't say that we mortals can't understand you. Even those great gods can't understand you!"

Intuit!

Thinking of Athena's reaction at that time, Nuoyan found that he really had a way to refute it.

After all, even the goddess of wisdom looked at him with surprise when she knew Nuoyan's dream.

"Forget it. I won't talk to you anymore. The sun is about to rise. Goodbye Jason."

"Yes." Jason nodded, "Goodbye Nuoyan, and... don't really die, come back soon, we still have to complete the trial of Queen Hera!"

"it is good."

Looking at what was in front of him, Jason, who was still very afraid of the Golden Fleece, smiled and promised, "I'll be back soon!"

After saying this, Nuoyan turned around and was about to leave when he suddenly recalled the ancient Greek tradition. After thinking for a while, he turned around and said to Jason: "By the way, I'm about to leave, won't you give me a few words of blessing?"

Jason was stunned and fell silent.

After a long silence.

"Well...I wish you a glorious death?"

"You won't let me die?"

"Then I wish you would not die?"

"Fuck, I helped you and you cursed me to live!"

puff!

Just when Jason's face turned dark and he almost couldn't help but draw his sword to duel with Nuoyan.

The goddess who had been eavesdropping on their conversation couldn't help but burst into joyful laughter.

Hearing the silver bell laughter ringing in his ears, Nuoyan was slightly stunned, and instantly realized who the other person was, so he gave up the idea of ​​continuing to play with Jason.

"Goodbye, Jason!"

After saying this, without waiting for Jason to react, Nuoyan turned around and climbed onto the horse.

Gradually disappearing under his gaze.

At this moment, the promise started its own journey.

Chapter 17: Queen Hera’s doting!

"Good morning, beautiful and wise goddess Athena."

A small stream not far from the kingdom.

The flawless and elegant goddess sat on a stone beside the stream, the rising sun dotted her waist-length silver hair.

Those golden eyes looked at the young man who came in front of him with a smile.

And nodded slightly.

After Nuoyan dismounted and walked closer, she took out another golden apple from somewhere and put it in Nuoyan's hand.

"Goddess Athena, may I ask you a question?"

"of course can."

I don’t know if it was because she found Nuoyan’s playfulness with Jason just now interesting, or because Nuoyan was finally going to embark on his journey, which made this goddess who loved heroes and heroic stories full of anticipation.

She was obviously in a good mood at this time.

"Goddess Athena, why do you give me a golden apple every time you see me?" Nuoyan asked in confusion, holding up the golden apple.

"Eh, you don't like it?" Athena tilted her head.

"It's not that I don't like it..."

Although Nuoyan also knew that these ancient Greek gods were moody.

In many stories, they often give benefits for no reason and get angry for no reason, but the goddess in front of him is a goddess of wisdom after all, and after getting to know her, Nuoyan feels that her rationality is obviously greater than impulsiveness.

"Actually, there is no other reason. I just want you to grow stronger as a child." Athena said with a chuckle and pinched Nuoyan's face.

"After all, even compared to Jason, you seem like someone who can be blown down by a gust of wind."

"I'm not that weak, am I?" Nuoyan was a little unconvinced. Although it was true, the other party was Jason!

"Would you like me to blow on it and try?"

"Well... in order to fulfill my promise to you, Goddess Athena, I also think I should eat two more golden apples."

Nuoyan said this seriously and carefully packed the golden apple in front of Athena.

Athena just found it funny and didn't say much.

"Then do you know why I came to see you at this time?" Athena asked Nuoyan again.

Nuoyan thought for a while after hearing this, and at the same time his eyes inadvertently glanced at the reflection of Athena in the stream beside him.

She was sitting on a rock, wearing a long skirt, with long, white legs...

"Goddess Athena, you said that you would see me become a hero and grant me a magnificent ending in the end!"

Nuoyan replied: "And I am obviously still a long way from being a hero, so if I am not mistaken, you appeared to help me become a hero, right?"