The Greece Antagonist-Chapter 1205 - 13. Old Deng exploded Gold Coins again? (6.3k, asking for votes)_3

As heroic figures seen only once in millennia, Alexander and Caesar excelled in their innate talent. In matters of politics, military, and interpersonal relationships, they possessed an instinct akin to a beast’s intuition; often, with a word, they could pinpoint the crux of issues or present optimal solutions.

On the other hand, as a deity beyond time, Luo En had extraordinary foresight and wisdom. He could always find corresponding cases from the experiences and lessons of human history and provide the correct answers validated by time.

After a lively discussion, the three felt they had benefited greatly and couldn’t help but feel a sense of appreciation for one another.

Especially considering Luo En’s nature as a deity, both Caesar and Alexander genuinely admired this new leader from the bottom of their hearts.

Because of their inherent power, deities often disdain to lower their gaze to the creatures of the earth, much less learn from mortals.

Yet, this great figure was an anomaly—terrifyingly powerful, yet always maintaining a humble posture, walking alongside earthly creatures, learning the civilizations and strengths of different species, and offering refreshingly new insights into aspects like culture, politics, military, and education.

If asked to find words to describe this feeling and the presence of this great figure, after racking their brains, Caesar and Alexander could only think of one:

—Omniscient and almighty!

At this, Alexander couldn’t help but think of a problem that had recently been troubling him.

He immediately summoned a subordinate and whispered a few words. Shortly, the royal clerk Omenis led a few warriors to pull a uniquely designed bronze chariot from the back courtyard.

The hub was composed of twelve meteoric iron rings interlocked, each ring’s inner side inlaid with liquid mercury star patterns, reflecting a cold bronze sheen as it flowed. The spokes were eight molten gold solar flares, curling at the end into a lightning-split pomegranate form, with solid purple lightning surging from the fracture.

Two taut reins shimmered with a faint thunderous light, fastened at one end to the bronze shaft’s end and at the other to two magnificent divine bulls.

Upon seeing strangers, the two beasts gasped heavily, their eyes reddened, lowering their heads and raising their dagger-like horns in an aggressive stance; their hardened hooves anxiously scraped the ground, vaguely emitting a sound that cut through the air; beneath the sleek, shiny fur, purple-red lightning flickered, daunting to behold.

The overwhelming power and pressure nearly overwhelmed the more than a dozen Macedonian Divine Blood Warriors present.

"Flying Hoof Thunder Bull? Where did you get this thing?"

Caesar exclaimed in surprise at the menacing creature, honestly inching behind Luo En.

Battlefield prowess was not his forte; professional matters were best left to professionals.

At this moment, Alexander explained with a smile:

"When fleeing Greece before, we encountered a group of Virginians who intended to rob us. But they were too weak and got reversed by us. These two Flying Hoof Thunder Bulls and this chariot were originally tribute they were tasked with escorting and were naturally seized by us. I’ve heard they were to be offered to the deceased God Zeus."

From Alexander’s description, Luo En had somewhat guessed the provenance of these items.

In Greek mythology, the name of a wise king of Virginia—Gordius—was mentioned several times.

He was originally a farmer who, while plowing one day, had an eagle suddenly land on the yoke of his oxen cart and refused to leave. So, he drove his oxen cart seeking help at the city’s temple and encountered a fellow priestess at the city gate. The priestess agreed to accompany him, and Gordius, who was unmarried at the time, was struck by her youthful beauty and proposed to her during their journey, to which she assented.

At that moment, the Phrygian king had died, leaving no heirs, creating a vacancy for the throne. The people received an oracle stating that the future king and queen were arriving in an oxen cart. They found Gordius and asked him to ascend the throne, thus granting him both the throne and a beauty.

Afterwards, he was deeply grateful to the eagle that had settled on his cart, symbolizing the deity—Sabazios (whom the Greeks considered as Zeus’s divine name in Virginia). To express his gratitude, he decided to offer the oxen cart, which had brought him such fortune, and the two most majestic Flying Hoof Thunder Bulls to Zeus.

It looked like this was indeed the genuine article.

Evidently, after a streak of bad luck, Alexander had finally struck gold, acquiring a priceless treasure from the Virginians.

However, now that old Zeus had turned to ash, sending some gold coins Alexander’s way, his demigod offspring, could be seen as another kind of warmth and generosity.

After all, as an adoptive father, the King of Macedonia had left him a mess and heavy debts, so Zeus, as a natural father, couldn’t continue to abandon him and should give some inheritance as a display of fatherly love.

Teasing in his heart, Luo En jokingly remarked aloud:

"Tribute for Zeus? Then you’ve hit the jackpot."

"Not that easy. The original owner placed restrictions on the chariot. If I cannot unravel the puzzle he left, it won’t recognize me. Moreover, these two divine bulls are not only gluttonous but also have terrible tempers. Tied in the backyard all these days, they’ve already injured many of my subordinates."

Alexander shook his head with a wry smile and murmured somewhat grudgingly,

"If the problem remains unsolved, I’m almost thinking of slaughtering these two bulls to improve the meals for the brothers."

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