Myth: The Spiritual Dominator
Chapter 471 The advantage is mine
The next day.
Outside the Aigario Fortress, at the center where the coalition camps of various nations intersect.
In the makeshift meeting room, the king and generals gathered once again.
There were noises and arguments, and from time to time there was the sound of shields colliding with each other.
That was the wrestling between heroes from various countries. Since words could not determine who was superior, the only way to solve the problem was to use fists.
After a long time, accompanied by a dull shout, the conference room was quiet for a moment, and then the noise returned again.
However, after a while, Odysseus strode out from the side door of this temporary building.
There was nothing unusual on his face, as if he had just chosen to leave because of something urgent.
However, as Odysseus's friend of many years, Maud, who had been waiting for a long time, could see that something was wrong at a glance.
"Why, are you hurt?"
Maud stepped forward to greet him, and his expression also looked grim.
However, Odysseus just waved his hand to stop his friend's groundless suspicion.
"Nothing like that... It's just some conflicts of interest, it won't develop to this point."
“But I have to say, there are so many heroes in the world, and I am not the only one with extraordinary talents.”
Nodding in agreement, Mode knew that Odysseus had probably suffered a little loss, but he could understand it.
After all, he knew very well how eloquent Odysseus was. When it came to sophistry and strategy, there were probably few people who could match him.
However, this is Chaos, and if they cannot gain the upper hand, most people will choose to resort to force.
And on this point, Odysseus is indeed not at an advantage.
"It doesn't matter... Relax. It's just some fruitless arguments anyway. It doesn't matter whether you participate or not."
"Although the Aigario Mountains are not an insurmountable natural barrier, if we want to conquer it by force, I'm afraid everyone will have to bring their best troops to the table."
"But who would be willing to do that? Rather than attacking by force, it is better to wait for the gods' help."
"However, some people are not willing to make this choice... For example, the King of Mycenae, Agamemnon, was the leader of the coalition forces in name only, but he had accomplished nothing so far. He did not want to just wait for the help of the gods.
"And those stupid Spartans... Other nations have enough levies, but they don't have any."
"It's funny to think about that suicidal tradition. But what's even funnier is that when everyone thinks that only those who worship the God of War can do this kind of thing, who would have thought that they are actually believers of the sun? Hahahaha..."
Maude couldn't help laughing out loud, it was a little hard to understand.
The Spartans' madness was so old that it was said that they would begin to eliminate babies as soon as they were born.
Newborn babies would be soaked directly in alcohol, and if they suffered convulsions or died, then the child was not worthy of growing up.
If they don't have a healthy body, their fate will be death.
As for those who pass the test, it does not mean they can sit back and relax. They will be trained as warriors.
Starting at the age of 7, these children, who are just beginning to understand the world, are taken away from their parents and placed into military education.
Whipping, physical training, obedience... At the age of 12, when they are still too old to leave offspring, these teenagers are required to make a living on their own in the wild.
Ultimately, most people die, and only a few survive to adulthood.
Only after such elimination would one be qualified to be recognized by the Spartans and become a real soldier.
Such a cruel system made every Spartan wild and powerful, but it was also inevitably regarded as a laughing stock by some people.
There is no need for outsiders to take action. The number of people killed by their own people is far greater than that of natural and man-made disasters combined.
Of course, the most incongruous thing is that compared to Ares, the sun god Apollo actually has a higher status in Sparta.
Whether in culture or festivals, he preferred to worship the sun rather than the god of war who also loved cruel killings.
"Haha... Maude, don't talk nonsense."
"The Spartans are not easy to mess with. If they come to me, the most I can do is to persuade them to fight lightly."
A smile suddenly appeared on his serious mouth, and Odysseus shook his head.
To be honest, he didn't really understand the Spartans' way of thinking.
After all, for a kingdom, isn't population the most valuable asset?
But this was none of his business. Although the Spartans had a small population, no one wanted to provoke them.
What really bothered him at the moment was what had just happened in the tent.
"Well, Maude, I'm not really worried about that."
"In fact, the countries have just reached an agreement."
"The King of Troy has relented. He is actually willing to take the lead in the attack... Although he also requires the other countries to show some real strength to wear down the Athenians' defenses, I still don't quite understand this."
The tone was slow, and it was to this that Odysseus objected.
He thought it would be better to wait until the gods arrived before launching a real offensive, but the results were not as expected.
Because even if the gods come, the real siege will still require the countries to pay a heavy price.
Now that someone is willing to take the lead, there is absolutely no reason to refuse.
So Odysseus' idea was refuted on the spot, and some people even directly ridiculed his cowardice.
So Odysseus simply went out for a walk. Since he couldn't change the result, he chose to reserve his opinion.
"Troy?"
Maude raised her eyebrows slightly, a little surprised.
However, the name only flashed through his mind and was immediately thrown aside.
"I remember you said that the previous king of the Trojans once enslaved the gods. It's not surprising that they choose to atone for their sins now."
"Priam is not a fool after all. Besides, what does what he does have to do with us?"
"..."
"Maybe I'm overthinking it."
"After all, no one can truly see through another person. Perhaps my understanding of the Son of Laomedon is indeed a little shallow."
After a moment of silence, Odysseus still had a bad feeling, but he couldn't put his finger on the specific problem. If he simply explained it as "this is not a choice that the king could make", it would seem a bit too arrogant.
What choices others will make, why should he judge.
This is also one of the reasons why Odysseus did not continue speaking but left decisively.
"Okay, that's it, let's go prepare what we need to do."
"A true siege requires more than just the main attack."
He spoke in a deep voice, and Odysseus turned away.
The Trojans are willing to be the main force, and they also need to cooperate well.
And besides that... he also has to give instructions to his troops.
Regardless of whether there is a problem or not, it is always a good idea to take more precautions.
……
“…Hahahahaha…”
"……well said!"
"...Yes, if you ask me, he must have been frightened by that lunatic who came out of nowhere, and now he has to back off a little bit when he sees anyone."
"...I have heard of his name. When he was still a prince, his reputation for wisdom was already well known."
“But now it seems that intelligence is indeed not the same as courage, and knowledge does not necessarily lead to correct judgment.”
"Priam is willing to take on the responsibility, but he is asked to deny it... Is it true that without the favor of the gods, we really can't do anything to the Athenians?"
"What a joke! If we can't even get through here, how can we conquer the even more dangerous Athens?"
"..."
Inside the hall, people were toasting each other.
Odysseus's departure did not affect the atmosphere inside at all. The kings and heroes of various countries were drinking wine to celebrate their long-awaited consensus.
As for Odysseus who left, he naturally became the subject of jokes and was ridiculed.
After all, there is no shortage of heroes in Chaos' world who act impulsively. Those who insist on being cautious in everything will be regarded as the epitome of cowardice.
"Your Majesty Priam, I am really surprised by the bravery of the Trojans... But if we succeed in conquering this fortress, you will be the first to achieve the credit of this battle."
"I believe that by then, the gods will see your piety and give Troy the due reward."
“…That couldn’t be better.”
Lifting his cup, Priam drank it all.
Sitting in the main seat, Agamemnon finally relaxed a little.
As the king of Mycenae, Agamemnon was not without doubts about this 180-degree change of attitude.
However, as soon as he thought about it, he knew that there was nothing to worry about.
On the one hand, although Priam did not come here voluntarily, it was precisely for this reason that he had the motivation to establish merit.
On the other hand, no matter what results he may bring, what does it have to do with him?
If it succeeds, then as the nominal temporary commander of the coalition forces, it will be a reflection of his ability.
If it doesn't work... Anyway, when the gods arrive, it won't be his turn to decide here, so why bother about the consequences.
Anyway, the worst outcome would not be too outrageous, unless the Trojans wanted to betray the Olympian gods...
"Ah."
Thinking of this, Agamemnon shook his head secretly.
This is impossible, after all, there is only one Athena, the goddess of wisdom.
The difference in the number of main gods is so huge, how can she possibly win?
"Everyone."
Rising from his seat, Agamemnon raised his glass.
The tall, middle-aged king was dignified and solemn at this moment. He slowly glanced at everyone present.
Boosting morale, that was the last thing he needed to do.
"Gentlemen, I know...the strength of the Athenians is no secret."
"On the contrary, my own men suffered a defeat not long ago."
"He failed to anticipate the Athenians' scheme and ultimately met with failure. Our sieges in recent days have also been unsuccessful... But what I want to say is... things are different now!"
The voice gradually rose, and Agamemnon himself felt his blood boiling.
If the fortress was breached, perhaps he would personally put on armor and mount a horse to try to capture the new king alive.
"A few months ago, we were originally divided into different nations, but on the same morning, the oracles of the gods came to the world."
"From then on, the coalition forces gathered together and pointed their swords to the east."
"In contrast, the Athenians' previous kings were dead."
"And their soldiers may be elite, but they are outnumbered and cannot hold their own."
After drinking the wine in the cup, Agamemnon drew the sword from his waist.
Powerful blood energy burned in his body, spreading his voice in all directions.
"No matter what, this battle is a battle between many nations and one nation, and the advantage is on my side!"
"As long as everyone tries their best, the final winner will naturally not have a second choice."
This is what Agamemnon said and thought.
If everyone had not been unwilling to give their best before, how could we have been unable to capture the city until today?
Listening to the cheers that followed outside the tent, Agamemnon slowly sheathed his sword.
Listen to these countless voices... How many people are defending the city of Athens?
Even if it's ten against one, they will definitely win this time.
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