On a gray plain, there was still only a pure white throne and a huge cylindrical life standing there.
Presumably this scene seems to have been passed down from ancient times to the present, and the eternal scene will continue in the future————————on this side that always faces the earth.
Rather than saying it is a prediction, it is simply difficult to imagine how this picture will be changed.
Even if there are always meteorites falling on this planet, it will be difficult to disturb the peace and tranquility here.
Even if the real moon is riddled with holes, this "moon that always faces the earth" will not be damaged at all.
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"This is probably her true identity - a god who existed long before she was replaced by Artemis in Greek mythology, symbolizing the moon itself."
Animusphia speculated this, and told everyone in Chaldea, including Jason and Apollo, the information he had extracted from the current situation and the oracle mentioned by Hercules. .
"Question————! Why doesn't it symbolize the moon itself, but the god on the moon?"
Questions from Ritsuka were always so out of place that they could even be considered irrelevant.
But Animusfia also had to admit the legitimacy of her question.
"That's a good question, even if it has little bearing on the status quo."
Animusfia nodded and was about to continue explaining when Mash had already answered the question from the Master for him.
"Is it because the moon is tidally locked by the earth? In fact, only one side of the moon faces the earth, and the other side that always faces away from the earth is called the far side of the moon."
"And because of the obstruction of the moon itself, even the electromagnetic waves from the earth have difficulty reaching the back of the moon. The Voyager, which is clearly far away in the Oort cloud, can still make contact with the earth very smoothly, but behind the moon But indirect contact with the far side must be made through artificial satellites orbiting the moon."
"That is to say?"
Ritsuka tilted her head and looked at Animusfia.
"In other words, until the 1970s, humans had never seen the other side of the moon, and the so-called moon gods who appeared before that were just half-moon gods."
Animusfia said with some contempt.
"Although I've known it for a long time, you are really an arrogant 'person'."
Jason on the side couldn't help but sigh.
"Ah! That's it. I've always felt like this before, but I don't know how to describe it. Director, you've always been very arrogant."
Facing Ritsuka's agreement, Animusfiya curled her lips, then shrugged:
"Maybe, but in my eyes, humans can indeed live well without gods - rather, it won't be better if they have gods."
"Agree!"
Apollo, who had been listening on the sidelines, suddenly raised his hands and answered as if a key word had been triggered.
The kobold named "Number Two" who had been surrounding him like a wild beast also opened his eyes and looked at Animusfia.
Although "No. 2" has a human body shape, the thick animal fur under its coat and the sharp claws protruding from its cuffs both reflect that its characteristics of a beast are much larger than that of a human.
And although "Number Two" has always played the role of Apollo's pet, Animusfia could not see a trace of confusion in the eyes of "Number Two".
Not to mention the madness that belongs to the beast.
Even the sages and wise men of ancient Greece may not have such penetrating eyes.
However, Animusfia could only see the deeply buried coldness in it, like a biting cold.
Jason's previous trembling was indeed groundless. No matter whether he was looking at him, Ritsuka who had temporarily become his master, or even Animusfia, the coldness in No. 2's eyes did not diminish at all.
If that were the case, this would be enough reason for Animusfia to take action.
However, it was only when she was looking at Apollo that Animusfia could no longer detect the slightest hint of coldness.
Although Apollo's true identity remains a mystery, Animusfia can feel the sincere passion worthy of his name.
In other words, love for humans.
Perhaps it can be regarded as inference, or simply called intuition. Animusfia believes that as long as Apollo is still there, the kobold named No. 2 will not become their enemy.
If Animusfia felt indifference towards "human beings" from Number Two's eyes, then he could only feel pure, unconditional "love" from Apollo's eyes.
Animusfia could not understand such emotions.
But this is also the reason why he is willing to believe that Apollo is Apollo.
Apart from their parents, the only things that can love humans unconditionally are gods.
Or, is it something else?
Animusfia thought it was better to stay in the dark for the time being.
"A person like you would be tortured miserably in the Age of Gods."
"Can it be as miserable as you?"
Animusfia responded without hesitation to Jason who made sarcastic remarks.
Jason was speechless again.
If we talk about the tragedies in Greek mythology, there are countless of them. Only a few of the members of the Jason Argonauts died a good death.
Orpheus was torn to pieces by the daughter of Dionysus, Hercules was tortured by Hydra's snake venom to the point of death, Asclepius was killed because his medical skills offended the gods, and was turned into a lioness of Atalanta, and the well-known——————
The Tragedy of Jason and Medea.
"well."
Jason sighed deeply and said nothing more.
"So the enemy is the moon goddess before Artemis... um, is it Selene?"
Ignoring the bickering between Animusfia and Jason that had almost become a daily routine, Matthew still focused on Animusfia's previous issues.
"I appreciate the direction in which you are thinking about the problem, Matthew - but unfortunately, Selene exists more often as a symbol of 'moonlight' rather than the moon itself."
Animusfia continued to glance at Apollo as she spoke.
Since arriving at this singularity, this is the first time Animusfia has mentioned Apollo's surname.
It has to be said that Apollo, as one of the main gods, does play a vital role in the Greek world.
"According to my hypothesis, after Greek mythology encountered some changes, like Oceanus, Selene as the original god was deprived of her name, and then the new Titans who usurped the name were The betrayal of the Olympian gods led by their companion Zeus.
After that, Selene's priesthood was gradually merged with Artemis, and she was called 'Phoebe', which means feminine 'light' and masculine 'light' in Greek with yin and yang genders. ——'Phoebus' is the collective name for Apollo who merged with the sun god Helios. The twins of Helios and Selene were officially replaced by the twins of Artemis and Apollo.
If Selene really exists in this singularity, then it should be the 'light' in the oracle, that is, our companion, not the 'moon' as the enemy. "
"It turns out, Director, you still haven't said who the enemy is. There's no need to explain the extra mythological knowledge now, right? You just need to tell us who the enemy is and then defeat her soon, okay?"
Surprisingly, Artoria Alter, who always acquiesced in Animusfia's words, nodded and agreed with Ritsuka's statement for the first time.
"...That's true, but it's actually very simple. We don't need to care about the enemy's name at all. After all, her identity has long been revealed——Who is the God of the Moon? , who is our enemy. If you want to give her a name, let’s call her Luna.”
"Is it the Roman goddess Luna who annexed many alien gods... and ultimately symbolized the moon itself?"
"Exactly that————————"
After agreeing with Matthew's statement, Animusfia raised her head and looked at the top of the Temple of Delphi, as if she could see through the thick marble and the sea water behind her, and gaze straight at the bright moon above the sky.
"There is no moon in the sky at the singularity here. It's useless to look at it, so stop pretending."
Facing Jason's trouble, Animusfia could only nod angrily.
"you are right."
The thinking circuits of Jason and Animus Fia are unexpectedly similar in some aspects. This is not to say that he and Jason are actually the same mind and space-time homotope, but to say that Animus Phia and Jason are essentially the same kind of people.
This is why Animusfia hates herself and Jason.
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"Oh, you finally couldn't hold it in any longer? But you didn't kill that brat Jason to death. Do you think you can challenge us just because you have accomplished your own feats?"
The goddess Luna sitting on the throne showed a sarcastic smile when she saw that Hercules, who was drawing his bow in the direction where he was, did not continue to pursue Jason.
"Then please show your power to the stupid god who overestimates your own abilities and challenges you, goddess."
The Demon God Pillar Fornius, who was rooted next to the throne, said this.
