"Amphiaceus, is the disappearance of the goddess Hera really because of me, the son of Zeus?"
King Curtis waved his hand to stop the soldiers' attack. Heracles and his group had already snatched the carriage and were ready to escape when they saw that the situation was not going well. At this time, everyone was focused on staring outside. After all, Amphiaceos's move to persuade King Cortis was not necessarily a delaying tactic for the old king.
Hercules was confused in his heart. If he hadn't known that his identity as the son of Zeus came from spreading rumors, he was just an illegitimate son and an orphan who didn't know his true father's identity. For a moment, he really suspected that he was the son of Zeus. The mythical son of Zeus, Heracles.
"Three years ago, when we were expelled from Athens, I asked the Oracle for you from the Temple of Delphi. Do you remember that Oracle?"
Amphiathios asked suddenly. Heracles was stunned for a moment, and then said slowly, his voice a little heavy at this time, "Hercules must complete his unfinished great deeds."
"Isn't that right? The oracle told you earlier that you must complete the twelve trials so that Hera would not trouble you again, but you gave up your choice halfway. Since you witnessed it three years ago, After the death of your wife and children, you are no longer so brave. You evade your own battle and your own life like a coward, and you are in inner torture every day. I think if you still want to escape, even if you cross Escape from the Aegean Sea, escape from the Black Sea, and come to a wild land where no one knows you, but you still can't get true peace in your heart."
Amphiaceus said in a teaching tone, his eyes becoming unimaginably sharp as he spoke, and he whispered in Hercules's ear, "Perhaps it is you who escaped from yourself. The twelve trials, that’s why the goddess Hera disappeared. The great goddess wants to trouble you again. This is the goddess’s warning about your fate, and also her dissatisfaction with you.”
"But we all know that I am not the son of Zeus."
Hercules' tone was a little weak. Faced with the questioning of his friends, he no longer spoke so confidently. Facts speak louder than words. When the 50-60 meter statue of Hera disappeared, even a tough person would not deny the gods. His existence will not deny the oracle or the suffering imposed on him by fate.
Whether he was the son of Zeus or not, the destiny arranged for him by the gods required him to perform twelve great deeds.
"But the gods want you to complete the great trial." Amphiazius said, William covered his mouth and couldn't help laughing, Amphiazius and Hercules simultaneously Eyes turned to him.
"I have been strictly trained. No matter how funny it is, I will never laugh unless I can't help it."
William held his hands and laughed out loud. It was simply inappropriate in this serious occasion, but there were too many inner dramas for these people. For a while, everyone was fixated on the child next to Hercules.
"Amphiaceus of Argos, I have heard your name. You are the most famous prophet in all of Greece. I have heard that you predicted your own death. So can you predict it once for us? For what reason did the great goddess Hera leave, and when will she return to our Thrace?"
King Kotis stepped forward surrounded by soldiers and asked about the man holding a spear. After the introduction of his daughter Princess Erginia, he knew that the man who just spoke was the most famous man in Greece. Famous prophet.
In mythology, Amphiaceus of Argos had the gift of an oracle given by Zeus and was a king. However, in reality, Amphiaceus was just a mercenary.
"I can only prophesy, only the secrets that God sees fit to reveal." Amphiaceus said as he saw the approaching king still carrying his spear without losing any of his strength.
"In other words, you don't know. You should know that I can definitely kill you." King Curtis said with a serious expression.
"No, I know, but I shouldn't reveal the secret." Amphiazios said calmly, as if he really knew why the statue of the goddess Hera disappeared.
King Curtis frowned, just when he was about to get angry
At this moment, William spoke, "The oracle of the goddess Hera is that a correct goal will allow Hera and Hercules to reach reconciliation."
"Where did you come from, kid? You are talking nonsense here." King Curtis looked at William who was speaking with dissatisfaction. He raised his hand as if he wanted to teach this kid who didn't know the heights of the world and spoke at will, but he just He raised his hand and was pulled down by the other hand, "He is my son William. Do you have any objections?"
Hercules straightened his body and faced King Curtis directly. The confrontation between the two began at this moment. Even though he was a powerful king with an army at his side, Hercules still Showing unimaginable heroism, showing no fear of the king.
The reason why Heracles is considered the son of Zeus by the whole Greek people is not only due to rumors and the story of Iolaus. He is extremely powerful and has accomplished great feats that are unimaginable and unachievable in the eyes of the world. In this way There are legends and oracles about the Son of Zeus and the Twelve Trials.
"Let go of your Majesty's hand. Don't you have any etiquette for meeting members of the royal family? You must know that the person standing in front of you is the supreme ruler of Thrace, King Cortis."
General Scott grabbed Hercules' wrist and motioned for him to put down his monarch's wrist, and also issued threats, but these were ignored by Hercules.
"Yes, that's right, this is the oracle. A correct purpose will achieve the reconciliation between Hera and Hercules. The disappearance of the goddess is to convey this oracle. Once the correct purpose is achieved, the goddess will come back. , will once again protect Thrace, its king and the royal family.”
Amphiaceus was a clever ghost, and he cleverly sensed the tense momentum at this moment. He spoke the oracle to King Curtis, and at the same time looked at Heracles, feeling the advice of his friend.
Heracles put down his hand, General Scott also put down his hand, and King Curtis said with an unhappy face, "Then, tell me, what is the correct purpose of the oracle?"
A good man never suffers any loss. Although Curtis knew that there was a large army on his side, facing the threat of force from this demigod, he chose to accept the steps offered by the prophet Amphiazios.
At this time, the threat of Rethos was still falling out with his helpers, which was not in his interest. Princess Urginia stood up at this time and said, "I think I know that a correct goal will kill Hercules." Make peace with Hera."
"The purpose is for Hercules to help King Curtis destroy the tyrant Reesos and save Thrace." Z.br>
Princess Erginia showed the beautiful political skills of a royal princess. If the content of the oracle is directed to this aspect, then in a sense this is a good omen for Hera to support her father Curtis.
This is a good idea. King Curtis's eyes lit up. If he had said this earlier, he would not have acted like this. Thinking of this, he glared at his general fiercely and hugged Hercules with a smile on his face. , "Welcome, great Hercules."
"It's an honor, King Curtis." Hercules also hugged King Curtis.
The two were as close as real friends. Only the person involved knew that after experiencing the scene just now, it was impossible for the two people to trust each other with a gap in their hearts.
