Chapter 132 Golden Apple (9)
[So are we going to the capital now?]
Gregory asked Frondier.
But Fron Deer shook his head.
“I should go, but later. “There’s still time.”
There is time until voting date.
In the meantime, I plan to prepare as much as I can.
[That’s right. Then where do you plan to go?]
“Let’s go to Poseidon first.”
[… Ah, that strange man.]
Gregory answered with cold eyes.
Poseidon also saw Gregory on his way to Agoris.
Nevertheless, the reason they were able to come to Agoris without any problems was because Malia witnessed the scene through Frondier’s eyes.
Malia told Gregory that if she ever met Poseidon, she would say this.
─This is a group of pilgrims. Do you know the name Frontier?
[With those words, Poseidon’s attitude suddenly changed. Surprised.]
“After all, you are my mother.”
[But why to Poseidon? Surely, to report on Hercules? You are more sincere than I thought.]
The general situation between Poseidon and Frondier. Gregory heard about it from Malia and knows the basics.
An order given by Poseidon to Frondier. Bring Hercules.
Now that we know where he is, does he intend to report it?
“That goes hand in hand.”
[Is there a real purpose?]
“It’s more like a simple measure than a goal.”
[Action?]
“A lot of the gods of Olympus are probably possessing humans right now, right? Even on the Palind Continent, they will come this way.”
[Yes. … Ah.]
The gods who possessed humans from the Palind Continent come to Agoris.
In other words, inevitably they will encounter Poseidon.
“We are all the same Olympian gods, so if we meet, it will be the family reunion we dreamed of… “It would be nice if that were the case.”
There, the corner of Frondier’s mouth rises.
Looking at that face, the crow shook his head.
“I wanted to make it a little more affectionate.”
* * *
Palind and Agoris, the sea between them is wide.
The monsters here are huge and have different characteristics from the monsters on land, so most humans who see them for the first time are in trouble.
The threat of ‘the monster outside’. The unknown fear that exists in the abyss of the sea.
The truth is that very few humans have ever gone beyond the coasts of Palind and Agoris.
That’s why Poseidon rarely met humans during the long years he was chained to the sea.
He had been alone at sea for a very long time without anyone to talk to.
Poseidon is the god of the sea.
You may wonder what’s wrong with the sea god being in the sea, but long periods of time without being able to hear the voice of faith are quite boring.
Therefore, when Poseidon sighted Frondier’s ship.
Listening to his voice wasn’t just a whim.
‘I can’t believe there is someone so faithful still left on this earth. ‘Maybe I was worried for nothing.’
Poseidon nodded his head in satisfaction as he recalled Frondier’s appearance.
According to Thor’s will, Frondier boarded a ship and set sail from the continent. He made a risk-filled voyage towards an unknown land that he did not know really existed.
Moreover, he was not intimidated by his power and maintained his composure to make his point known. He even has enough force to fight against the monsters of the sea.
Even as a rookie, it is difficult to imagine how hard Frondier must have gone through in training to carry out Thor’s will.
‘Thor, you have a believer that everyone wants.’
It is a joy and relief to meet such a believer, but it is unfortunate that it is a believer of another god.
That was the reason why Frondier was ordered to bring Hercules. If a suitable reward is given to the person who fulfilled the oracle, Frondier may follow Poseidon.
‘But it might have been too much for him to ask him to bring Hercules.’
Hercules will be stronger than anyone else on earth. He is endowed with all sorts of feats and graces in the character of a demigod.
Although Hercules will not harm humans carelessly, it is difficult to bring him back.
Since quite a bit of time has passed since then, it may be correct to say that Frontier failed.
[Hmm?]
Then someone flew towards him.
Poseidon felt it right away. It was Frontier.
Frondier had strange wings that resembled a devil. But he couldn’t fool Poseidon.
Frontier’s wings must have come from Helheim. He is said to be a believer in Thor, and is clearly influenced by that world.
‘It’s flying in like it’s in a hurry. ‘I’m alone this time.’
Frondier came by boat last time. This time, I am flying alone.
There is no Hercules around. As expected, the mission failed.
“Poseidon.”
When Frondier arrived, he bowed his head politely to Poseidon.
“It’s an honor to see you again.”
[Okay. What’s going on? It looks like my order has not been completed yet.]
Poseidon asked in his own warm tone.
Bringing Hercules is a difficult task. I can understand.
Fron Deer nodded his head.
“I knew where Hercules was, but he wouldn’t listen to me.”
[I guess so. Hercules is a coward who ran away from war. It seems he doesn’t listen to anyone anymore.]
Poseidon shook his head.
When he thought that he too should revoke his oracle and issue another order.
“We had a little fight, but we came back without a problem.”
[… We argued?]
Poseidon heard an incredible sound.
[Are you saying he fought Hercules?]
“… Ah. To be precise, at first, his son Telephus was mistaken for Hercules. So, in the midst of his battle with Telephus, he met Hercules.”
[You had a battle with Telephos?]
Just now, Frondier said that he ‘had a little fight’ with Hercules, and that he ‘had a battle’ with Telephus.
In other words, it is clearly expressed differently, and it means that it was undoubtedly a battle itself with Telephos.
[Is it okay?]
Poseidon asked a rare, worried question. Since it’s a battle with Teleforce, it’s not surprising that even though he looks fine right now, there’s a hole in his body.
“Oh, it’s okay. “Telephus is unharmed other than briefly blinding him.”
… What does this mean?
I was worried about Frondier, and he was talking about Telephus’ safety.
In other words, does this mean that Frontier fought while taking care of Teleforce?
‘Is this a uniquely human conceit? No, but this expression…’
Frontier’s face is weak. He said he was really glad he didn’t hurt Telephus.
[… So what does it mean that you had a little fight with Hercules?]
“Hercules seemed interested in the battle between me and Telephus. “He told me to target the strongest attack against him.”
[… So?]
For the first time in a while, Poseidon is hearing an incredibly interesting story.
There is a possibility that Frontiere may be stronger than Teleforce. This is unexpected.
Fron Deer shook his head with a wry smile.
“Nothing happened. “I ended up with a few scratches.”
[… You got a scratch? Is that really true?]
“Yes? Yes that’s right.”
[Ask me again. Are you saying you put a scratch on Hercules’ body? Didn’t you misunderstand that your clothes were torn?]
“It wasn’t a mistake.”
[How can I assert this?]
“Well, when you get hurt, blood flows, right? So,”
[Blood flowed?!]
In the end, Poseidon could not keep his body and shouted.
[Hercules shed blood!]
“Yes, that’s right.”
At that time, Fron Deer also pulled his body back a little with a somewhat embarrassed look on his face.
Regardless, Poseidon quickly turned his confused head.
‘He inflicted wounds on Hercules’ body… ? ‘A wound that’s enough to bleed?’
Of course, Frondier has Mjolnir. Even Poseidon knows it.
But that alone is not enough.
Just throwing Mjolnir wouldn’t be enough to damage Hercules’ body.
Although Mjolnir is a powerful weapon worthy of being a god’s weapon, it is only a weapon. Not God himself.
Hercules acts like a god on this earth. Even though they appear human to the naked eye, there is a gap that humans cannot reach.
Hercules’ body was wounded.
This meant that Poseidon’s guess of Prodeer’s power had to be completely revised.
‘No. ‘Frondier may be lying.’
Poseidon looked at Frondier.
However, Frontier’s face is not a face that tells lies.
Poseidon knows Frondier as just a faithful pilgrim.
I didn’t know that he was actually an iron plate whose face didn’t even have the slightest hint of rice, no matter what he said.
‘If that’s true.’
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I want to bring it.
Poseidon began to covet Frondier.
Before, I was just a little envious of Thor, but now it’s a different story.
The power to wound Hercules. Faithfulness in sailing to unknown lands according to the will of the oracle.
Frontier will definitely leave its mark on the history of this land. He had only encountered it twice today, but Poseidon was confident.
If such a hero believed in a god, he would be elevated to an even higher status.
“Poseidon. “I have something else to tell you today.”
Meanwhile, Frontier spoke quickly.
“Poseidon, do you know of the existence of the golden apple?”
[… Golden apple?]
This question was asked to make sure that Frontier had a connection with the myth.
If the current situation is based on the golden apple, does the golden apple actually exist?
A golden apple originally intended to be given to the most beautiful god.
So, depending on the results of the voting taking place in the capital city of Palma, will there be some kind of reward for those who get the most votes?
‘But since no one has mentioned it so far, the golden apple is simply a motif.’
[I know.]
Poseidon gave an answer that completely denied Frondier’s thoughts.
[You’ve researched that far. It’s also great.]
Since Poseidon now wants to win Frondier over to him, he becomes generous with his praise.
But Fron Deer is busy hiding his trembling eyes.
‘What do you mean, you investigated that far?’
[I told you before. There are gods bound to this land.]
“… You said so. He said that if you bring Hercules, he will tell you about the gods.”
[Continue with the mission to bring Hercules. Instead, I will tell you about the gods who have been tied up.]
“But I couldn’t bring Hercules.”
[If the matter is not resolved, won’t it be delayed indefinitely?]
“… “You are correct.”
It seemed plausible at first glance, but in reality, he just wanted to attract Frondier by continuing to give him oracles.
[One of the gods bound to this land.]
Poseidon thought as he spoke.
Who is the most suitable god for Frontier to meet?
It is not that difficult for him as he is faithful, and since he is not interested in human power, he is a god who will not fight with him needlessly. Besides, Frondeer asked about the golden apple.
After all, there is only one him.
[Go to Aphrodite.]
“…”
Frontier had to answer.
But just barely holding back the trembling was too much for him.
‘… ‘Go to Aphrodite?’
She’s in Agoris now?
[Why are you doing that?]
“Oh, no. “I was filled with the excitement of finding the goddess of beauty.”
Frondier said reflexively. He seemed like a good excuse.
hahahaha. You too are a man. It’s worth looking forward to.]
“… Where is she?”
[Because she likes humans and enjoys being close to them. She probably suffered the same wounds as me,]
Listening to Poseidon’s words, Frondier wondered if it could be possible.
He couldn’t believe it.
Poseidon said those incredible words.
[It must have been in the capital. It’s called Palma.]
“… Okay.”
Golden apples and three goddesses.
It was believed that the devil was pretending to be God. And that wasn’t wrong.
It’s not wrong, there was something I didn’t know.
‘Hera and Aphrodite. Of the two, at least Aphrodite is real and not an imitation of the devil. In other words.’
The war between God and the devil.
Not only the devil wants this, but Aphrodite also wants it.