Radiant Enemy

"No, he's not Orpheus the harpist." Achilles shook his head gravely.

In order to hide his identity, Achilles was disguised as a maid and hid on the island of Scroos. Although the boy's figure and unopened immature and beautiful face allowed him to temporarily pretend to be a woman, he had accepted the The arms and legs of Achilles who have been trained and studied have obvious muscle curves, which can only be covered up with linen cloth.

"I have seen Orpheus, the harpist. Although I only had a glimpse from a distance, I can be sure that this bard is not the same person as him."

Achilles was a little restless. He wanted to go to the bard right away to accomplish what his young self failed to do, but he is now the maid of Princess Idemia. If he rushes out rashly, It would be bad if he revealed his identity as a man.

Princess Yidemia was already fascinated: "The crew of the Argonaut... I don't know which hero it will be, I really want to know his name!"

"I want to know too..." Achilles sighed in frustration, recalling the failure experience of his young self.

But since I have a rare chance to see him today, of course I have to make up for that regret!

"How about this, later I will create a chance for you to be alone with Achilles. It would be best if you can ask the bard's name!" The male Achilles stayed by his side and pretended to be a maid, perhaps because Achilles' father, Peleus, was a famous hero, so that the son of a hero could tell about his magnificent adventures story.

Hilgner sat in his own seat, completely unaware that the princess and her 'handmaiden' on the main stage had already made up their minds.

When he was full of wine and food, King Lycomodes cleared his voice and introduced to the guests who already knew Hilgna's identity by heart: "Everyone, we welcome a distinguished guest today. The nameless bard who took over this land and brought dreamy songs and stories to people!"

"Tonight, he will bring us an excellent performance, let us wait and see!"

Hilgner picked up his musical instrument and walked out from behind the desk.

The torch inlaid on the wall of the palace jumped for some reason, as if the light emitted was attracted by Hilgna, and the warm orange light drifted towards the man wearing a pure white hood and cloak unconsciously. go.

Silgner put the bow on the strings, and everyone's eyes fell on Silgner standing on the open space circled by the long table without blinking. In his slender hands, what kind of music will be played.

Hilgner closed his eyes slowly, then waved his hand, and the bow jumped out a syllable crisply on the strings.

And just after the guests were startled by this sudden syllable, what followed was a musical sound that could capture the mind and body of human beings.

Sometimes it is rapid, sometimes gentle, sometimes it is as dangerous as the waves of the sea rushing down, and sometimes it is as comfortable as a goshawk waving its wings in the clouds.

After the prelude ended, the music gradually entered a slow interlude, and Hilgner also began to tell the story with various human beings as the protagonists.

This form of integrating the story into the singing is not uncommon, but it is more of a dialogue between different people. It is the first performance in which one person like Hilgner takes over the narration and the lines of different characters.

Hilgna's ability to let the name of this 'bard' spread throughout this land without telling anyone his real name has already shown his strength.

Achilles' eyes were wide open, his heart was beating fast, obviously he had drunk just now, but he still felt very thirsty.

There seemed to be countless words in his chest that he wanted to confide in his throat, but he didn't know how to express his passionate mood at the moment with exact words.

It wasn't just him, anyone present who had ears and a little ink in their stomachs was captured by the music and singing.

They seem to have really seen the bright and happy smiles on the faces of the people living in the dreamland described in the story, and it seems that they have become the protagonists in the story, fighting against the evil gods and devils, and saving their lives. Friend, meet many companions worthy of love...

After the song ended, no one spoke, as if wandering in that dreamy and wonderful world for a long time.

It wasn't until Hilgna retracted the strings and bow and stepped back to his position that they woke up like a dream. The thunderous applause almost knocked down the roof of the hall.

Hilgner was honored as a guest of honor and lived in the palace.

There are countless maids and nobles who have been fascinated by his songs. If they lived in an inn outside the palace, Hilgna might not be able to have a rest during his stay in this country.

Hilgna, who had no interest in having a romantic relationship with anyone (including men and women), naturally readily agreed to the king's invitation to stay overnight.

Although the maids of the royal palace cast admiring and expectant gazes at Hilgna from time to time, none of them really dared to ignore the king's order and blatantly threw themselves into his arms.

Hilgner sat in his room, poured himself a glass of water, and was about to moisten his throat, but stopped what he was doing, turned to the maid who was left behind and said, "I don't need this kind of service.”

The maid with pale golden pupils blinked and said to Hilgna: "Sorry, I just admire you, Mr. Bard, so I couldn't help but stay—don't worry, I have no plans for you, Just wanted to chat with you."

Hilgner looked at this tall maid who was not stage-frightened and looked very familiar, raised her eyebrows and said, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

Achilles refrained himself from asking Hilgna, "Do you remember the child who followed you and wanted to know you before boarding the Argonaut?" Instead, he said: "When I was young , I once sent my father to go on an adventure on the Argo. On the shore of the port, I saw a man wearing the same cloak as you boarded the ship. Because that man is so good-looking and has a very special temperament , so I have kept it in mind until now.”

Achilles looked at Hilgna with sparkling eyes: "—Excuse me, are you the hero of the Argonaut? If possible, can you tell me your name?"

In fact, he had already confirmed that this bard was someone he had met before, so this question was just to open up the topic, and the key point was the last half of the sentence.

Although Achilles is a boy, after the princess's careful dressing and makeup, almost no masculine characteristics can be seen. No matter who looks at him, he will only think that he is a beautiful girl who is a little too heroic.

The 'beautiful girl' looked up at Hilgna expectantly, as long as he was a normal man, he would probably not refuse 'her' request.

Hilgner certainly wouldn't, but the premise is that this 'beautiful girl' is indeed a woman.

"So what if it is, so what if it's not?" Hilgner asked rhetorically.

"Now I am just an unknown bard, wanting to bring beautiful stories to people, that's all."

Achilles, who was rejected, showed a disappointed expression. He clutched the hem of his dress and pursed his lips, but he still refused to leave.

Seeing this, Hilgner said, "I'm really curious. As a man, why did you hide your gender and hang out with the princess's maid? Could it be that you are the princess' lover?"

Let lovers pretend to be maids

"Eh? What?! That's not it!" Achilles was still very disappointed at first, but when he heard Hilgna's guess, he immediately shook his head and waved his hands, denying Hilgna's guess.

"It's because—!" Achilles wanted to explain to Hilgna, but he thought of his mother's sad and resolute hope that he could stay away from the war and live a good life away from his destined fate , stuck those words in his throat again.

"You see, everyone has stories and pasts that they don't want to tell. I won't ask you why you dress up as a princess' maid, and I hope you treat me like an ordinary bard." Hilgner Gently patted Achilles on the head, said lightly.

"It's very late tonight, you can sleep here." Hilgna stood up, planning to take this opportunity to take a look at the island.

"——I am Achilles, the son of the hero Peleus and the sea goddess Thetis." Achilles pulled the pure white cloak this time, and also successfully stopped Hilgna , turned around and looked at himself.

Obviously, Achilles was still wearing a maid's dress, and there was fine powder and lip balm on his face. He was very beautiful, but his expression was so resolute that people would no longer regard him as a girl. Son.

"The reason why I am here, pretending to be the maid of the princess, is that my mother wants me to stay away from war and chaos here, in order to prevent my predicted destiny from fulfilling, and to prevent my life from falling like a meteor. , live your life in peace.”

Achilles stared at Hilgna stubbornly. He didn't force Hilgna to exchange his past in exchange for his secret, but just said softly: "I met you once when I was a child, so I know Yes, you are a crew member on the Argo and a hero who once took risks with my father. If you don’t want to say it, I won’t force you to, but I... I just want to know your name.”

"When I saw you from the shore port, I always wanted to exchange names with you. I wanted to know you, I wanted to know what kind of person you are, and I wanted to know about you." Achilles S said calmly.

Hilgner looked back at Achilles. This kind of straightforward boy was indeed the type he would appreciate. He dismissed his intention to fool the past and taught this boy a lesson, what is called "adult cunning", But if he really did this, Hilgner himself would be at a disadvantage.

"Hilgner, you can call me Hill. I did ride the Argonaut for a while, but it wasn't long." Hilgner smiled helplessly, and then said: "Next time, I'd better choose the wording Well, you will make me think that you are confessing to me, Achilles."

Hilgner originally intended to reveal this paragraph in a joking tone, but who would have thought that Achilles' reaction would be completely different.

After knowing the other party's name, Achilles' face suddenly realized, and when he heard the second half of Hilgna's sentence, he tilted his head in doubt, and said as a matter of course: "I am indeed confessing to you. !Because I fell in love with you at first sight, and I still love you until now!"

Hilgner almost choked on himself.

After confirming that the 'love' that Achilles said did not mean admiration and worship, he had a rare headache.

Although Hilgner himself has long been vaguely aware that his male luck seems to be particularly prominent, but most of the people who confessed to him and pursued him are men. Even Hilgner felt that this was too much.

But Hilgner looked at Achilles' face and also realized that even if he used the panacea "You are still young, I don't know what true liking is" as a refusal, Achilles would probably not accept it. yes.

So Hilgner just said: "Thank you for your love, but please forgive me for refusing, I cannot accept your confession."

"Why? Because I'm not fully grown yet? But in another year, I'll be able to marry a wife. Do you prefer women because I'm a boy?" Achilles asked.

"Or do you have a lover? Or do you already have a partner who must be him?"

"No, it's not because of your age, nor your gender, but I don't have that kind of leisure now."

Silgner was talking, and suddenly remembered that this is Greece where the relationship between men and women is chaotic, and added: "It will be dangerous for you to get too close to me, since your wish has been fulfilled, you should hurry back Come to the princess."

"If it's just because of this, then I'll be at ease." Achilles held the back of his head with both hands. Although he was dressed as a woman, he was full of heroism with a bright smile showing his white teeth.

"Anyway, my life is doomed to fall for a short time like a meteor across the sky, but at least I can choose the way of falling, and choose how I should spend this short life."

"Please let me follow you, Hill!" Achilles held Hilgna's hands and said firmly, "I'm already tired of the boringness of hiding in the crowd of women to escape fate, even death , to be able to die by your side, my short life is gorgeous and satisfying enough!"

Achilles actually didn't care that Hilgna rejected him. Since he knew that the other party was not because of helpless factors such as gender and having a partner, he was confident that he could chase Hilgna.

After all, today is also the first meeting between him and Hilgna. After Hilgna sees his many advantages, he will definitely be willing to become a partner with him!

Thinking of the future where he and Hilgna could hold hands, Achilles couldn't help laughing.

"I don't need someone to accompany me." Hilgna firmly rejected Achilles this time.

"If you follow me, maybe you will completely fall before you can show your brilliance."

Hilgna withdrew the held hand from Achilles' hand and said calmly.

Those blue eyes that Achilles has always been deep in his heart, although they are close at hand, make him feel very far away.

Achilles finally left Hilgna's room, and if he entangles him too much, he will only attract resentment.

But Achilles, who was depressed and extremely depressed, still caught the attention of Princess Idemia. When she made indirect remarks and learned that Achilles knew the name of the bard, and even confessed his love to him, she couldn't help but Live giggled.

"What are you laughing at?" Achilles puffed up his baby-fat face.

"I'm sorry, Achilles, I just couldn't help it for a while." The princess looked at the boy who she regarded as a younger brother, and patted Achilles on the shoulder, who rarely showed his boyish attitude.

"If it were me, if I was confessed like this, of course I would refuse." Princess Yidemia said, "Besides, you have already exchanged names with him, but you refused to tell me. I just laughed at you a few times. The voice is righteous enough."

"I was already introspecting, but because I was too excited at the time, I couldn't control myself for a while."

Achilles said angrily, looking back now, he could have asked Hilgna to take him away in the name of his father, and then use this to stay by his side first, and then make plans, such as the success of the action he just made The rate is many times higher.

"As for his name... sorry, because he doesn't seem to want his name to be known by others, so he can't tell you."

"But I don't regret confessing to him, Idemia, I have been waiting for so many years, from the moment I saw him in the port, I have been waiting for this day."

Achilles said softly.

"So when I saw him, I was like a dazed little devil, I couldn't care about anything, I just wanted to confide my feelings to him." He inserted his fingers into his long hair in distress Here, the long hair was messed up like a bird's nest.

"That's it, Achilles."

Princess Yidemia said, "That man is the crew of the Argo, right? Then he must have met countless beauties and heroes. The youthful recklessness you showed just now will only make him think that you are still a child. And the confession made by the child is always changeable, how long can it last? So he rejected you, probably because he wanted to stop thinking about him after you didn't get a response. "

Achilles complained in a low voice: "What is missing..."

Princess Yidemia said bluntly: "You said it yourself, you have kept it in your heart since you met when you were a child, what is it?"

After saying a word about Achilles, the princess went on to say: "What you can do now is to follow him and show him your reliability and strength. I remember he is going to visit the surrounding island countries, right? You can As his guide, go with him. I will also ask my father for help, so don't mess up this rare opportunity."

Achilles hugged the princess happily: "Thank you, sister!"

Achilles was happy, and when Hilgna bid farewell to the king, when he saw Achilles standing in front of him with his long hair cut short, his face covered under the cloak was indeed helpless.

In order to be able to leave with Hilgna, Achilles even changed out of his maid uniform, wiped off his lip puff, put on a heroic armor, and took a spear and a shield.

The deliberately short hair outlines his handsome face. At this moment, Achilles has completely lost the beauty of wearing a maid's attire, but is now a masculine man.

Although the king of Scroos Island accepted the entrustment of the goddess of the sea, Achilles insisted on leaving, and he couldn't stop him. Coupled with the plea of ​​his beloved daughter, and Hilgna didn't go to the war, he thought Being able to form a good relationship with this outstanding bard, he also agreed to the request of Achilles and Idamia, and introduced Achilles to Hilgna as a guide.

"There is no one around here who is more familiar than me, and if you encounter a powerful and dangerous monster, I can also protect you!"

Nothing can be more beautiful and bright than the eyes of a young man looking at the person he admires. Even Hilgna wearing a cloak was stunned by Achilles.

The matter of Achilles as the guide was settled in this way, and Hilgna also tried to throw him off with a sudden acceleration after leaving the king's city, but unexpectedly, he was firmly held by Achilles. It's stuck behind you, and you can't get rid of it no matter what.

And every time Achilles caught up with Hilgna, he still looked at him expectantly, as if seeking Hilgna's praise and praise.

From Achilles' perseverance, Hilgna could see that the boy was serious.

Hilgner knows very well that the less a person can get something, the more he will want it, the more obstacles there are, the more motivated and eager he will be until he gets it completely.

Of course he would not make this mistake. After confirming that Achilles' will could not be changed, Hilgna could only use this method to let Achilles know that he was not as perfect as he imagined, and let him give up.

"I won't stay in this area for too long. When I return to land, you can go back to your father's side."

Hilgna doesn't dislike Achilles, or rather, the boy's character is actually the type he admires.

But it was also because of this that Hilgna was unwilling to keep him by his side.

When Hilgna has visited all the lands and islands inhabited by humans, his frightening and unimaginable idea will be implemented.

At that time, Hilgna will become the god of this land, and even the common enemy of mankind.

And walking with him means that Achilles, like Hilgna, will become a thorn in the eyes and a thorn in the eyes of the gods and humans.

Hilgner just wanted to do this, or in other words, he wanted to do it a long time ago, but in Uruk, Ireland, and Egypt, he did not have such a huge power and enough analysis to support this idea.

——Hilgna wants to separate gods and humans in advance.

"Let the gods return to the gods, and the human to the human."

This is his purpose.

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