The Greece Antagonist-Chapter 717 - 131 Hecates Big Failure

Chapter 717: Chapter 131 Hecate’s Big Failure Chapter 717: Chapter 131 Hecate’s Big Failure “Father? Mother?”

Gego was taken aback by the address and looked at the two newcomers in bewilderment:

“You…”

“Castor, Polux, you are the Spartan twins, the true heirs to the throne, Helen’s own brothers.”

Seeing that the Spartan twins were thrown into confusion by the news of their parents’ death, Luo En took the initiative to explain their identities to Gego.

Hearing this, Gego was visibly startled and said doubtfully,

“How is that possible? Weren’t they missing?”

Although she too possessed the blood of the gods, she was younger and had only recently joined the Moon Temple, so she had never seen the legendary princes.

“But now, they and I have returned,” Luo En answered after a moment’s thought.

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“Evidence! What evidence do you have?” Gego maintained a hint of caution as she asked again.

Luo En patted the Spartan twins on the shoulders, and both pulled themselves together from their grief, each producing a golden emblem to hand over to her.

Seeing the emblematic Griffin and Sun patterns, and the secret language hidden among the textures, Gego finally believed in the royal identity of the twins before her and felt completely relieved as she eagerly said,

“Princes, you’ve finally come back! Sparta needs you now more than ever, come with me quickly!”

“Wait, what about my father and mother? When did they die?”

“Not long after you left.”

“What was the cause?”

“A severe illness…”

“Impossible! They are demigods! And they were Spartans renowned for their martial prowess, always in good health; moreover, with Lord Apollo himself, possessing the authority of healing, how could he allow my parents to die of illness for no reason?”

“This… I am not clear on that, the records only note this much.”

Gego’s answer didn’t satisfy the Spartan twins, and the two of them simultaneously turned imploring looks towards Luo En.

“Your parents’ death is indeed somewhat mysterious,” Luo En said, furrowing his brow in judgement, then quickly changed the subject with a grave tone, “But the immediate concern is to resolve the troubles that have befallen Helen and Sparta.”

The twin brothers, who had rushed from the ship, had only caught the latter half of the conversation between Luo En and Gego, and were thus unaware of their sister’s current circumstances.

As Gego and Luo En recounted the full story, the faces of the brothers, already dark with sorrow, grew even more troubled, and they itched to draw their swords and return to Sparta right then.

“Anger won’t solve any of the actual problems and could cloud your judgement instead.”

Luo En’s stern voice brought the brothers back to their senses, and he then tossed a Bronze Short Sword scavenged from the body of a bandit leader to them.

“Look at this.”

At his words, the brothers looked down to examine the short sword closely.

It had to be said, it was a weapon of exquisite craftsmanship, forged from rare Mountain Copper, with several Hermes Script symbols engraved on the blade, endowing it with both sharpness and durability that would qualify it as an heirloom for an ordinary family.

Therefore, such an item should not have been in the hands of a band of mere highwaymen.

The brothers continued to scrutinize the sword, their expressions changing subtly as they saw the corresponding lioness reliefs on both sides of the crossguard.

In Greek tradition, not only did the lion symbolize strength, but it also represented the incarnation of protectors. It was said that if enemy forces approached, the carved lions of a city-state would come to life, emitting thunderous roars that frightened the enemy away during the night.

And among those city-states that revered lions, there was one that favored the lioness, especially a pair of corresponding lionesses. They had engraved a pair of lioness reliefs on the city gates of their capital, naming it the “Lion Gate,” to signify the majesty and strength of the kingdom.

The brothers exchanged glances, the same answer surfacing in their minds unbidden.

— Mycenae!

— These bandits who ambushed the Spartan messenger were actually Mycenaean regulars!

“It’s easier to deal with Agamemnon, but don’t forget who is the City Builder and Guardian God of the Mycenaeans.”

Luo En’s somber reminder came, and the brothers could not help but feel a chill.

The Guardian God of Mycenae was Zeus. And the original builder of the city was said to be Zeus’s most beloved and esteemed son—Perseus of the Perseus Constellation.

Perseus, after leaving his homeland, the Kingdom of Argos, and completing a series of divine tasks, came to this land and directed the Cyclops to use immovable stones to build an invincible wall. With this as the foundation, he established his own Kingdom of Mycenae and passed down a divine bloodline.

Now, in the time of King Agamemnon, the divine blood had grown quite thin, and naturally, they were no match for the two brothers.

But whether it was the legendary Perseus, who had become a god, or Zeus, the city’s Guardian God, neither were targets the brothers could afford to provoke lightly.

Moreover, all of Greece seemed to be enveloped in an eerie and chaotic atmosphere that bore no resemblance to the time when they had left.

If they were to act rashly, the brothers might not only fail to rescue their sister far away in Sparta but might also risk their own lives.

Seeing that the brothers had calmed down, Luo En gravely suggested,

“The situation is complicated; let’s return to the ship first to discuss it together before making a decision.”

The Spartan twins nodded, quickly cleaned up the battlefield, and along with the survivor Gego, followed Luo En back to the Argo anchored nearby.

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An hour later, in the council chamber of the Argo.

After a series of discussions with everyone, Luo En, with the authority granted by the deities Hermes and Hecate, announced the final decision:

“Hermes, you will protect Gego and continue on to Athens in the name of Sparta to ask for assistance.”

“Not just for assistance, right?”

“Correct, you have the highest vigilance and are the best at gathering information, so I hope you use this opportunity to understand the situation at War God Mountain, to see if the gods have indeed vanished and why they disappeared.”

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“This…”

Hermes’ gaze drifted, and a hint of hesitation gradually appeared on his face.

He was indeed highly vigilant, so he naturally had a vague sense of the high risk involved in going to War God Mountain.

If things went wrong, he might draw the attention of the Father God for making himself too visible.

Luo En looked at the indecisive Hermes and spoke solemnly,

“Now, almost all the deities and heroes who participated in the battle against the Giants have disappeared in the city-states of Greece. Guess who’s next on the list when we come back?”

Hermes’ expression grew stern as he reluctantly raised his hands,

“I’ll go, I’ll go, alright?”

Nearly all the gods who once fought side by side had vanished, now only he, Hecate, and Luo En could possibly pose a threat to His Majesty the King of Gods.

If he did nothing, he feared he would be the next victim on the list.

Luo En nodded slightly and looked at Hermes, who bore a tragic expression of resignation, and comforted him in a soft voice,

“Don’t worry. Gego’s mission to seek aid from Athens is already part of the predestined path of fate, and you only need to hide in the shadows. It shouldn’t be so easy for His Majesty the King of Gods to notice you. If you sense something wrong, just grab Gego and run; with your alertness and speed, you’ll surely escape.”

“Listen to you, I feel even less assured.”

Hermes swallowed hard, a trace of resentment on his face.

Luo En gave Hermes a look and asked without amusement, “What if we switched, then?”

“Where would you go?”

“Sparta, to have a match with Zeus’ newly chosen spokesperson in the Mortal World.”

“Forget it, forget it, I think the arrangement is quite good.”

Hermes shrank his neck, waving his hands with a nervous laugh, revealing his opportunistic nature.

Meanwhile, Hecate’s brows furrowed as she reminded Luo En, who was making the decision,

“Sparta was the first city-state to encounter trouble, and yet Helen, despite being one of the fifty Argo Heroes of the Expeditionary Army, did not disappear with the gods. Either there is something wrong with her, or she is bait left intentionally. Acting rashly to make contact presents a high risk, you’d better think it over.”

“The loyalty of that girl cannot be questioned. If she had truly sided with Olympus, King Agamemnon would not have come to force a marriage upon her.”

Luo En first clarified on behalf of Helen and then added solemnly, with a glint in his eyes,

“Moreover, although making contact with her carries the risk of attracting the attention of His Majesty the King of Gods, it may also be the breakthrough we need to uncover the truth!”

Hecate considered his words thoughtfully,

“Do you suspect that Helen might know something about the disappearance of the gods and heroes?”

“I’m not certain, but we have to try. Besides, she is my ‘Divine Wife.’ How could I possibly stand by and watch her in peril?”

Luo En smiled faintly, his gaze resolute.

Hecate took a deep look at her disciple and shook her head, unable to help.

Perhaps this was where he differed from Zeus.

“Alright, since this is your own decision, I will not be the one to object and instead attract resentment,” Hecate said mockingly with a smile and then shifted the conversation to herself, “So finally, what do you have in mind for me? Let’s hear it.”

Luo En had already made up his mind and thus gave his instructions with a serious tone, “Master, your task is the most important and also the most troublesome. I need you to stay aboard the Argo, collect intelligence related to the various city-states along the sea, determine which individuals can be trusted and which regions are still under our control. At the same time, you must also keep an eye on the Argo Heroes to prevent them from acting impulsively upon hearing about their own city-state’s calamities.”

“What if none can be trusted?”

“Set sail immediately and lead everyone into the Sea of Chaos to await contact!”

Luo En’s answer was very decisive, clearly prepared to face the worst-case scenario.

At the same moment, Hecate suddenly felt the Magic Chains she had long worn snap, and the divine seal of servitude within her was completely lifted. She was gently embraced in a pair of long arms,

“If I don’t come back, they are in your hands. Head for the Divine Era we discovered earlier.”

Regaining her freedom, Hecate realized she was not as excited as she had anticipated but instead filled with an inexplicable sense of loss.

Like a canary bred for complacency, suddenly free of the protective cage, without the warm nest, confronted alone by the cold winds and rain of the outside world.

Indeed, what a cunning young scoundrel, to abandon her at such a time…

Hecate sighed, giving a resentful look to the caretaker before her who had successfully made her incapacitated,

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“When do we leave?”

“There’s no time to lose, immediately!”

Hecate bowed her head slightly, her moist lips planting a gentle kiss on Luo En’s forehead, and she whispered softly,

“May you be safe and travel even further than I…”

Stunned by her words, Luo En smiled.

He had forgotten that his master was the very goddess who guided mortals on their path in life.

In response, Luo En placed a kiss on Hecate’s forehead as well, whispering softly,

“Don’t worry, no matter how far I go, I will find the way back, to you…”

Dawn broke, and sunlight pierced the long night.

Hecate stood at the prow of the ship, watching the figure leading the Spartan twins to shore, growing distant. She unconsciously touched her oddly warm cheek with a resentful gaze.

This time, she truly lost.

Not just the chips she had played with but herself completely.