King of Underworld - Chapter 168



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The Trojan War – (2)

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After a long voyage, the allied forces decided to deal with Troy’s allies first.

They invaded nearby small countries and took a lot of spoils: gold, silver, treasures, land, and… beautiful women.

Achilles, son of Peleus and hero who married the goddess Thetis.

As prophesied, he would become greater than his father. He grew up to be a hero who surpassed his father.

When the Allied Forces invaded the allies near Troy, he fought at the forefront and achieved many victories.

“Agamemnon. I have been given two beautiful women, Briseis and Chryseis. I will give Chryseis to you.”

“Oh. Very good. What a peerless beauty…”

Achilles invaded Troy’s allies and brought back one of the two beauties, giving it to Agamemnon, the commander-in-chief.

But here the problem arose, for Chryses, the father of Chryseis and a priest of Apollo, had begged Agamemnon to return his daughter to him, and was thus banished.

Chryses, who was resentful, prayed to his god Apollo to punish the Greek army…

Apollo, who was already on the side of Troy, spread the plague.

In the end, because of the soldiers dying from the divine punishment, Agamemnon had to return Chryseis to her father along with many treasures.

Agamemnon, resentful, took Briseis away from Achilles.

“Agamemnon! Why have you taken my Briseis?”

“Shut up, Achilles! Didn’t you deliberately offer me the daughter of a priest of Apollo? And the best spoils should be mine, as the commander in chief!”

“What? That’s nonsense! Huh. If that’s the case, I won’t fight anymore!”

Achilles returned to his tent in such anger.

Naturally, the generals tried to persuade Agamemnon, because the inaction of Achilles that they had seen firsthand was truly amazing.

Polydeuces, a hero of an earlier generation who was respected by all, spoke first.

“Hey, Nestor. You try to persuade that angry young man. And Agamemnon. Come talk to me.”

“hmm?”

“A beautiful woman is nothing compared to honor. That young fellow Achilles seems even more outstanding than Peleus in his youth. I don’t think feuding with such a man is a way to win a war.”

“I think so too, brother. What’s the big deal about a beautiful woman? Why not just capture Troy and get her?”

“I agree too.”

“Let’s not fight over the spoils of war.”

The other generals agreed with Polydeuces’ words. They did not want this expedition, which was to bring them fame and fortune, to end in failure.

In the end, Agamemnon was unable to overcome the public opinion of the generals and promised to return Briseis…

“Look here, Achilles.”

“Nestro? Do you have any business with me?”

“Your father, Peleus, was truly great.”

Achilles, who had returned angry, was persuaded by Nestor.

It seems that Achilles is also willing to listen to the words of the veteran and hero who is respected by everyone.

“Thebes Training Camp. Do you know about it?”

“How many people in Greece don’t know about him?”

“There were many great heroes, like Jason and Hercules. But did you know that your father, Peleus, was not far behind? He won the hunting competition hosted by the goddess Thetis, and he hunted powerful sea monsters one after another to achieve more great feats. He was truly heroic.”

Achilles also knew his father well.

A hero who left the Theban training camp, participated in the Argo expedition, hunted the Caladonian boar, and eventually overcame the goddess’s trials to marry an immortal.

Didn’t Achilles also participate in the Trojan War because he wanted to become like his great father?

“You. You disguised yourself as a woman and hid, following the instructions of your mother, the goddess Thetis? But when you were caught, you didn’t run away after beating up the messengers, but came here…”

“…That’s right. I came here because I wanted to become a hero like you all.”

“Then why do you insist on being obsessed with a mere beauty? Peleus was aiming for a goddess by piling up achievements, but his son is blinded by a mere mortal woman and refuses to participate in the war.”

“This… profit! That’s not it! This is Agamemnon…!”

“It is true that Agamemnon was wrong. However, he will soon realize his mistake and ask for reconciliation. Don’t you want to make a name for yourself? Please put aside your personal feelings for now.”

“……”

After a while, Agamemnon sent messengers bringing Briseis and much wealth.

Achilles went to Agamemnon’s tent and made peace with him.

“Well. I was a bit narrow-minded. I’d like to apologize right now. Would you accept it?”

“No. I too am at fault for not being able to properly present the spoils to the Commander-in-Chief…”

Thanks to the persuasion of these experienced heroes, the conflict between the Allied Forces was temporarily resolved.

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The Olympian palace above the clouds.

Zeus, the king of the gods, called together all the gods of Olympus.

“As the gods who are interested in this world know, a great war has just broken out.”

All the gods looked at him, full of interest, curiosity and concern that he had found a pleasant pastime.

There were quite a few people, including Athena, who guessed that Zeus was behind this war.

“The allied forces of Troy and Greece… Last time, Gaia said there were too many heroes. Now, we should reduce the number of human heroes. All gods, support the side you want or do as you wish.”

“Isn’t your beloved Hector the prince of Troy?”

Hera expressed her curiosity at Zeus’ declaration.

If the King of the Gods gets involved in a war on earth, the help of the gods on the opposing side becomes meaningless.

“Hmm. Hmm. Hector is quite an outstanding man, but I will remain neutral, so do as you wish.”

“Hmm. Really? So you really don’t care if Troy falls?”

“Of course, Poseidon. You may support Troy or do whatever you want.”

Zeus leisurely lets go of Poseidon’s words, which are full of resentment towards Troy.

Of course, it would be a shame if Hector really died, but since there were many gods who were on the side of Troy, they took an attitude of not caring.

‘Hades, who was pessimistic about the war, seemed likely to side with Troy.’

The balance is not broken even if Poseidon intervenes.

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The Greek allied forces finally set foot on Troy.

For some reason, the Trojan army only camped in front of the castle and did not attack even when the Greek allied forces landed.

After a brief moment of being on guard against a surprise attack, the Greek allied forces move slowly.

They disembarked from their ships in a hurry, set up camp, and began to look in the direction of Troy.

Agamemnon, sensing something strange, approached Menelaus.

“Hector, the commander-in-chief of Troy, would not be such a fool who does not know war.”

“I also heard that he was the greatest hero in the land of Troy. Something seems fishy.”

“Well… since they waited for us to land, I guess we should declare war on them.”

“That would be good. Listen! Bring me my horse and spear! I will go and see the face of that bastard Paris!”

The purpose is to motivate the soldiers by reminding them that the war was started by a suitor who had his wife stolen.

It would demoralize the Trojans and appeal to the Olympian gods above the clouds.

Right away.

Menelaus rode his horse toward the Trojan camp, spear in one hand.

The army lined up in front of the magnificent castle that can be seen in the distance. The one standing on horseback wearing a helmet that shines in the sunlight must be the commander.

“Listen! I am Menelaus, king of Sparta! Where is Paris, the man who dared to steal my wife? Where is he hiding?”

The king of Sparta had no idea that Paris would come out when he made this provocation.

That would be the case. How can wars and conflicts between nations be resolved solely by justice?

Even if the prince of your country committed adultery and a war broke out, would you just return Helen to meekly? Huh?

Menelaus, who was about to continue his provocation, froze in place.

Because such an unexpected sight unfolded before my eyes.

First, the one wearing the flashy helmet rode forward and spoke.

Right away.

“You are the renowned King Menelaus of Sparta. I am Hector, commander-in-chief of the Trojan army.”

I had a feeling that the man wearing the flashing helmet over there would be Hector or some general of some rank.

But the two figures walking out weakly behind him…!

“I admit that the beginning of the war was on our side. My father, King Podarchus, has ordered that Helen be returned immediately.”

Hector’s words, as he bowed his head politely, did not reach Menelaus’ ears.

What was reflected in his two eyes was…

“……”

“…ah.”

The face of his enemy, Paris, limping and his eyes swollen as if he had been beaten badly by someone.

Because it was his beloved wife, Helen, who looked at Menelaus with tears streaming down her face.

“Are you mocking me now, Hector?”

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