Myth: The Spiritual Dominator

"【just】--"

Weakens attacks that exceed the strength of the target, reducing damage when besieging heroes and facing large ordnance.

"【mercy】--"

When the patient is fatally injured, it can stimulate the patient's life potential, maintain vital signs, and reduce the number of direct deaths.

“【Fearless】——”

Reduce mental shock or fear, weaken the oppressive effects such as [Divine Pressure], and boost the morale of the army.

"【sacrifice】--"

The damage is partially distributed, non-material damage is deflected, the targets are dispersed as much as possible, and the degree of damage is reduced.

"【humble】--"

It enhances the recipient's ability to defend against damage to a certain extent, and the effect is regarded as covering a layer of light leather armor that protects against material damage.

"【honor】--"

The unique war magic of the Church of Knowledge is to gain "victory" by "defeating the enemy", "breaking the army formation" and "defeating the strong enemy" in the war, and then restore and temporarily strengthen one's own strength, becoming more courageous and victorious in every battle.

"..."

"..."

The order was conveyed, and the huge army formation started like a running machine.

The hymns floated in the sky and transformed into large-scale divine spells that fell on the thousands of people who were about to advance.

Contrary to what many people think, in ancient siege warfare, the number of soldiers attacking the city walls at the same time was not as large or dense as imagined.

Even if the city walls of the mythological era were taller and wider, they could not support a siege involving tens of thousands of people.

Various simple siege equipment has been prepared, and Ryan can see that large crossbows on the city wall have been prepared.

Perhaps these are things that should not appear in this era, but under various influences, they are beginning to show their grandeur.

"Come to think of it, this is the first time I've seen these large-scale combined divine arts used specifically for war."

"I didn't expect that many things would produce such results just after they were started."

Under the influence of the spiritual light that covered the battlefield, the already extremely elite Athenian army became even more stern.

In comparison, although the defenders of Eleusis also had similar means, they were far inferior.

This is normal. Compared with Athena, who has the power of war, the clergy of the goddess of agriculture are naturally not good at these things.

Even Ares, who also rules "War", and his church have been influenced by the gods.

According to records, the war magic of the Church of the God of War is more about enhancing the soldiers' fearless fighting ability.

It can make them forget their pain, be tireless and never look back.

But as for the survival rate... I can only say that this is not something they are good at.

"..."

"Boom-"

"Boom-"

"咚咚-"

Drums beat and the armored soldiers began to advance.

The afternoon sun shines on the earth, and even the dust raised by it is clearly visible.

"Sir, I will go and prepare first."

Looking at this scene, Solomon felt a little excited for a moment.

Without seeing it with their own eyes, many people will not understand the shock and beauty of the collision between thousands of troops.

If it weren't for the fact that the debugging of the so-called "war machine" still required him to complete the last step and put the crystal stone given to him by Hermes into it, Solomon really wanted to watch this test here.

"Go ahead... I'm waiting for your good news."

Waving his hand slightly, Ryan also wanted to see what Hermes had researched over the years.

There are thousands of avenues, but different paths lead to the same destination.

The pinnacle of alchemy might even be able to reach the realm of creation. Although he couldn't change his path midway, it was always good to know something.

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"Boom-"

"Boom-"

"咚咚-"

The sound of drums makes people's blood boil.

Standing on the city wall, as a foreigner who was accidentally stranded here, Sevi had the opportunity to observe the war up close.

He was not originally a citizen of Eleusis, nor did he believe in the goddess of agriculture.

The reason why he can stand here is only because of his own request and special identity.

As a friend of Odysseus, the new king of Ithaca, who had traveled to many places, he originally intended to come here to buy a batch of food, but ended up encountering such a thing.

He had originally planned to leave, but a message from afar made him give up the idea.

He was to stay here, watch the battle, and then report what he saw to Odysseus.

This childhood playmate will finally achieve great things under the watchful eyes of God, just like the great heroes of ancient times.

And as his friend, I will do everything I can for him.

"...Mr. Savi?"

"What do you think of the Athenian army?"

An old female voice brought Savi back to his senses, and he couldn't help but reveal an apologetic expression.

He knew who was speaking. It was the person who brought him the news about Odysseus and who would protect him so that he could leave safely when the city was broken.

This is the clergyman of the Queen of Heaven, and a very important figure in Hera’s church on earth.

The reason why the other party appeared here was naturally not just for himself, but more for Odysseus.

"Objectively speaking, Athens was indeed strong under Theseus."

"Of all the kingdom armies I have seen over the years, few can rival them."

"Especially the main god of Athens, the respected King of Victory. Her authority is too suitable for the development of a country and too suitable for the battles of the army."

"I'm afraid other respected princes are not as good as him in this regard."

Although he chose his words carefully, Savi frowned again.

"But with all due respect, I don't know whether their commander is inexperienced or he did it on purpose."

"But in fact, now is not a suitable time to launch an attack."

In the afternoon, the army set out on an expedition to attack the city.

When several items are added together, each one is a typical negative buff.

If it were Savi himself, he would definitely choose to rest for a night and set up camp instead of attacking hastily.

"Of course, given the huge gap between Athens and Eleusis, even if the opponent's commander did something inappropriate, I don't think the city can be defended."

"After all, you know... in the face of absolute power, skills are useless."

The evaluation was very objective. Although there was nothing eye-catching, the Queen of Heaven's priest still nodded with satisfaction.

She doesn't understand military affairs, and she doesn't care how much the person next to her knows.

But she had to ensure that this person could make an objective judgment of the current situation and then hand it over to the king of Ithaca.

As for the rest, it has nothing to do with her.

The gods recognized the bravery and wisdom of the Ithaca king and were willing to give him a chance.

As a priestess of God, she didn't need to question it, she just had to do as she was told.

"Well... no god is omnipotent. Even the great Queen of Heaven never said so about herself."

Her expression was calm. Although the god she believed in had already listed the other party as an enemy, as a priestess of Hera, the priestess still expressed respect for Athena.

This is also the norm among the gods. In the eyes of most gods, just because I can hate and insult another god doesn’t mean that mortals can do the same.

Even if that mortal is blaspheming a god I hate, I will only crush the mortal who dares to blaspheme after mocking him.

This is especially evident for clergymen.

"So, Mr. Sevi, your evaluation is that Athens' hard power is indeed strong."

"But if they don't have any other means, then this kind of command means that the other party lacks experience, right?"

"Yes, this is also a very normal thing."

"After all, no one could have imagined that King Theseus would die so easily..."

Nodding, Savi confirmed the other party's words.

For a king who is young, strong and powerful, he often does not need to train the military level of the next generation.

Even if necessary, it is to train an heir.

But unfortunately, Demophon has now been sent away from Eleusis.

He will appear in the coalition as the 'Athenian representative' recognized by all countries in the 'Anti-Athenian Alliance'.

"If that's the case, that's much better..."

With a slight smile, Hera's priest felt that this news was good.

However, the next moment, the priest who looked old but was actually older suddenly froze in surprise.

She suddenly pointed in the distance and asked subconsciously, "What about that?"

"Mr. Sevi, what is that?"

"Ok?"

Feeling a little confused, even though he didn't know what the other party was talking about, Savi still looked in that direction.

In the distant land, he seemed to see three wriggling shadows in a trance.

The shadows flickered, as if hiding something.

The next moment, as if sensing the gaze from afar, the three shadows froze for a moment, then suddenly raised up.

"What kind of monster is that?!"

His eyes blurred, and then Savi saw the other person's true face.

Those were not shadows, but three huge demons lying on the ground.

They looked like they were dead, but for some reason they were alive again.

Gradually, from stiff to smooth, they shook their bodies and looked at the city wall on this side.

"Mr. Sevi, do you recognize them?"

With a solemn look, the priestess said seriously: "Or, do you think this city is still safe?"

"If this were a real kingdom, I don't think these monsters alone could change the outcome of a war."

Taking a deep breath, Savi calmed down.

He carefully assessed the current situation. In fact, his best judgment of Eleusis was to hold out for only seven days.

“But now, they have definitely accelerated the process.”

"This city is on the verge of collapse."

"In that case, please stay closer to me."

On the city wall, soldiers from the two countries were already engaging in close combat, with shouts of killing ringing in their ears.

But the priestess turned a blind eye to this, as she was not here to guard the city.

"Let's take another look. If the respected goddess of agriculture doesn't intend to do something... I will take you away."

The three demons, although they look huge, are actually nothing.

This is a typical lawn mowing tool, but in the eyes of any powerful person of a certain level, it is just a prop for fame.

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"Om-"

As the last crystal fell into the body of the third giant beast, Solomon breathed a sigh of relief.

Having followed Hermes for so long, he probably knew what his teacher was doing.

Although the ultimate goal is not very clear, the process is still understood.

Hermes wanted to make these crystals 'come alive', but the living thing could not be the original consciousness inside.

He hoped that those who survived would be a group of tools that he could use and deceive. At least before he achieved a certain goal, these survivors would temporarily obey his orders.

Solomon didn't know what these crystals were originally, nor did he know what Hermes was going to do with them.

He only knew that the other party encountered various difficulties in the process of trying to awaken these crystals.

The most crucial point is that if the soul power transmitted into it is too little, it will not be able to be assimilated by the will inside.

If there are too many, the souls will be too "complete" and the crystal will instinctively identify them as enemies instead of things that can be assimilated and absorbed.

In desperation, Hermes had to make one last preparation, which was a blood sacrifice.

If the soul power is too little to be assimilated, then let it maintain the state of 'losing some' and 'recovering' some until it succeeds.

Previously, due to his shallow understanding of the soul, Hermes was unable to make up for the soul's power on a continuous basis.

But as he discovered the blood sacrifices of nature spirits and some deep connections between the soul and the body, this problem seemed to be temporarily alleviated.

"It seems that those Eleusinians thought this was some kind of war beast? Maybe."

"It's just that it was originally a sacrifice. It was just recycled in the process of 'sacrifice' and can be used as a weapon in war. By the way, the lives killed also become part of the sacrifice."

He stretched out his hand and took out a bottle of silver liquid from somewhere.

Solomon dripped it into the bodies of the three beasts in turn, and then heaved a sigh of relief.

The blood sacrifice has naturally solved the problem, but what comes with it is that if that soul continues to accept blood sacrifices during the process of assimilation, it is likely to be contaminated with some bad nature.

For example, love of flesh and blood, or brutality by nature.

So if you want to drive them, you can no longer use ordinary methods, but you have to put chains on them in advance.

Fortunately, the silver liquid in his hand was a kind of 'chain'.

It will become part of the new consciousness as the blood sacrifice proceeds.

"Go ahead. The demon's blood is just a trigger. Go and break through that city."

"After all, the teacher is not a demon. The trace of soul power he left behind can only be best restored by accepting the blood and energy of fellow humans... Well, that should be the case."

Looking at the giant object shaking slightly in front of him, Solomon couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Power, life, everything is at the teachers' fingertips.

He was so wise and knowledgeable... but it was a pity that his own talents were much worse.

Although compared to others, he was already a rare genius in the world, but compared to his teacher, Solomon felt like a world of difference.

"But I'm still young."

Shaking his head, Solomon stopped thinking about it.

He is far from seeing the end of himself, so even if he is a little slow, it doesn't really matter.