The Greece Antagonist-Chapter 1198 - 11: The Cross-Time Grudge

Inside the classroom, the course proceeded in an orderly manner.

Caesar, who had sneaked in as an auditor, sat in the corner, pretending to flip through a book while secretly observing the five classmates ahead, his heart in turmoil.

The Crown Prince of the Claudius family, the High Priest of the Wine God Temple, and the Divine Envoy of the Three Phases of Destiny Hall...

Good heavens, they’re all significant figures in the Empire.

Moreover, he had previously encountered four of them.

Three acted as doormen, leading him in;

One accompanied him as a maid, swindling him out of 20 Golden Zeus coins.

Fortunately, he was cautious and didn’t do anything inappropriate, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Just as Caesar was secretly relieved, Luo En had already finished the basic content on stage.

This was a half-societal nature history class.

It mainly introduced the development history of the two Divine Eras of Greece and Rome, the origins of the Pantheon and the Seven Clans, as well as some current issues in Rome, with relatively simple content.

More important was the following Q&A session.

As Luo En’s most faithful adherent, the good student Cassandra was as proactive as always.

She was the first to stand up and raise a question:

"Teacher, the Empire already has over 300 clans with differing beliefs, how can we create a shared sense of belonging for them to minimize conflicts?"

"With this."

Luo En picked up a parchment book from the desk and waved it in front of Cassandra.

It was the [Holy Verses], a must-read classic for the believers of the Dionysian Sect, and currently a primer for most Greeks.

As a highly intelligent priestess, Cassandra quickly grasped what her superior meant.

Conquest with swords, enlightenment with classics.

If a shared cultural identity can be established with this, the problem she posed would naturally be resolved.

However, while the [Holy Verses] might have a market in Greece, it would not necessarily work in Rome.

With over 300 clans, each with different cultures and beliefs, expecting them to submit and identify with just one [Holy Verses] is somewhat wishful thinking.

Seeing Cassandra’s confusion, Luo En asked:

"Why is the [Holy Verses] popular in Greece and widely recognized by all major city-states and each Divine Blood Family?"

Cassandra furrowed her brow in thought, unable to find the answer for a moment.

Luo En reminded her again: "Think about what kind of class this is today."

Upon hearing this, a light bulb went off in Cassandra’s mind, and she exclaimed in realization:

"History! The [Holy Verses] shaped Greek history, and also the histories of the major city-states and each Divine Blood Family!"

The current [Holy Verses] not only extols the Greek gods but also praises each Divine Blood Hero who stepped forward in times of crisis.

They came from the gods, emerged during calamities, opened up territories on Earth, founded cities, achieved great deeds, and continued the bloodline.

Therefore, the city-states founded by the heroes inherit the [Heavenly Destiny], and the bloodlines they perpetuate possess the [Divinity].

The authority to rule is innately granted to them, and their duty to save the world is carried out to the end!

So, if those Divine Blood Families want to prove their legitimate inheritance and jurisdiction over a city-state, they must acknowledge and safeguard the sanctity of the [Holy Verses], striving to benefit the people under their rule.

Simply put, this book shaped the Greek concepts of [History] and [Nation], connecting the entire Greek World, and is equivalent to the spiritual lifeblood of Greece to this day.

Then, what about Rome?

Cassandra felt she was on the verge of grasping something, yet there was always a thin barrier.

"Blindly copying will of course be ineffective; one must learn to adapt to the times and tailor to local conditions."

The meaningful guidance reverberated in her ears; the priestess suddenly understood and blurted out the answer:

"You mean to rewrite a [Holy Verses]?"

Luo En nodded gladly and said:

"Since so many clans in Rome consider themselves God’s children and destined by Fate, let’s grant their wish by integrating their stories into the mythological genealogy, allowing every god in the Pantheon to have a place in the book. However, remember, though they share divinity, there are strengths and weaknesses, merits should be the order, no chaos allowed."

Cassandra understood, silently memorizing her teacher’s teachings.

In essence, although all are deities worshiped by the Pantheon, all Roman citizens.

But the rightful deities of Greece, the Mechanical Gods of Rome they govern, the foreign gods who willingly joined, the enemy deities surrendered after being conquered, and the evil gods who resisted stubbornly and were eliminated... must follow the principle of first come, first served, not to be generalized.

Soon, Cassandra raised another question:

"Teacher, rewriting the [Holy Verses] is indeed a good idea, but how to structure it is a big issue. What if those clans in Rome become dissatisfied and create a disturbance?"

"Then select representatives from each major clan to participate in the revision. If a verbal agreement can’t be reached, isn’t the Roman Arena currently understaffed? Any issues can be settled privately."

Luo En suppressed a mischievous smile, then added,

"Additionally, write the entire content in Latin, and after compiling, make it a compulsory subject for preschool education, temple rituals, and official promotions."

Much like the Four Books and Five Classics in the imperial examination system in post-Qin China, the Quran in the modern Islamic World, the Holy Verses in current Greece... whether you consider them as golden rules or feudal remnants, as long as you aim to rise above, to claim an honorable identity, you must thoroughly grasp them.

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