Reversing Greek Mythology

Yupia Island.

The city of Okalia.

After returning to the port of Okalia by boat, Luo Yin came to the palace of Eurytus again.

After hearing the news of Luo Yin's return, Eurytus once again warmly entertained Luo Yin.

The hall where the throne is located.

Eurytus held a small banquet attended only by Luo Yin, Eurytus and Yin'ele.

Unlike the last time Luo Yin was accompanied by Ariadne and Hypercybele, now Luo Yin could only sit alone opposite Eurytus and Yin'ele.

While Luo Yin tasted wine and food, he told Eurytus and Yin'ele about his voyage experience.

After Luo Yin finished recounting his experience, Eurytus said in disbelief.

"Dear Haemon! You said that you defeated Hercules at Troy and stabbed Hercules in the body. Is this true?"

"Hercules is not an immortal god, so of course what I said is true."

"Although Hercules is not an immortal god, he wears lion skin armor made of the invulnerable lion skin of the mythical beast Nemean lion. No one can hurt his body."

Seeing that Eurytus was always doubtful about his words, Luo Yin said with a confident smile.

"The fact that Hercules was injured cannot be concealed. When the news comes here, you will believe that I am not lying."

Then, Luo Yin changed the topic and said.

"King Eurytus! Now I want to return to the city of Thebes to participate in the Thebes War. Because the victory of this war must belong to the city of Thebes. If you want to help Thebes City in times of need, bring your army with me. Let’s go to the city of Thebes together!”

Eurytus originally did not want to get involved in the Theban war.

Because the city of Argos, which formed the coalition, was only the second largest city-state in the Argos region.

The city of Thebes made a huge sacrifice to defeat the city of Argos, which would make the city of Argos surrender to the city of Mycenae, causing the city of Mycenae to be stronger than it is now.

Looking at Luo Yin who was confident of defeating Argos City, Eurytus asked hesitantly.

"Haimon! After the city of Okalia assists the city of Thebes and makes it easier for you to win this war, will the city of Thebes be willing to help us fight against the city of Mycenae?"

Luo Yin said without hesitation.

"The city of Thebes has the potential to compete for hegemony, and I also have the ambition to become the king of kings. Even if the city of Mycenae does not want to deal with the city of Thebes, I will take the initiative to fight against the city of Mycenae. Not to mention the king of Mycenae Eurystheus's talent and strategy will definitely not tolerate the competition between Thebes and Mycenae for hegemony."

After meeting Luo Yin's eyes, Eurytus finally made up his mind.

"As the former top marksman, I have always believed in my own vision. Since the future king of Thebes has the ambition to compete with Mycenae, then I will entrust the fate of Okalia to you. ”

After listening to Eurytus's serious words, Luo Yin joked with a smile.

"King Eurytus! Even if the city of Thebes cannot defeat the city of Mycenae in the battle for hegemony, you don't have to worry about sister Yin'ele not being able to marry. I am willing to take the responsibility and marry her."

After Eurytus widened his eyes and showed a surprised expression, Yin'ele said with a smile.

"Haemon! Don't you already have your cousin Antigone as your fiancée? Are you willing to break off the engagement with Antigone, or - do you want me to be your concubine?"

Faced with this difficult question, Luo Yin could only remain speechless.

Eurytus frowned and said.

"My beloved daughter has not yet become an old girl who cannot get married. I will not let the only princess of Okalia be a man's concubine and endure the humiliation and bullying of my head wife."

the next day.

Luo Yin, Eurytus and Yin'ele went to the city of Thebes. Behind the three of them were two thousand Okalia soldiers summoned by Eurytus.

When the reinforcements from Okaria arrived outside Thebes, it was already dark night.

Upon hearing the news of the arrival of reinforcements, the former king Creon and the current king Etecles all came outside the city and invited Eurytus and Inner to the palace.

Palace hall.

In order to entertain Eurytus and Inner, Creon held a night banquet.

In addition to Loyin, Creon, Menoces, Etecles, and Eurytus, those present at the banquet also included Periclemenos, Melanepos, and Insimaros—them He was the king of three small city-states in the Thebes area and brought three supporting troops to the city of Thebes.

Eight people sat around, enjoying wine and food, while discussing how to deal with the coming war.

"Based on the marching speed of the Seven Heroes Alliance, they will be able to arrive outside the city tomorrow."

Creon spoke as if he were a master.

"We have the advantage in military strength, and relying on the strong walls of Thebes, the victory of this war must belong to us. In order to guard the seven gates of Thebes, I want to arrange seven leaders to guard the seven gates . In other words, except for my youngest son Menochus, everyone here has to guard a city gate."

After everyone nodded in agreement, Etecles showed a dissatisfied expression.

Because the matter of defending the city should be arranged by him, the real king of Thebes.

However, Etecles also understood that compared to him, the titular king, everyone believed in Creon, who was highly respected and twice king of Thebes, so Etecles suppressed his dissatisfaction and did not talk to Creon. A dispute breaks out.

Luo Yin suddenly said at this time.

"Although the strategy of defending the city can reduce our sacrifices, I think the best defense is to attack. So I think we should take the initiative to go out of the city to fight and defeat the Seven Heroes Alliance on the battlefield."

After Eurytus first agreed to Luo Yin's proposal, Creon immediately looked at Luo Yin with an expression that hated iron.

Creon advocated the strategy of defending the city because neither he nor Haemon had strong military force and could not accomplish the feat of killing enemy heroes on the battlefield.

If Etecles gained support by killing enemy heroes on the battlefield, Creon's plan to seize the throne would not be possible.

Young Etecles and Melanipos were both heroes with powerful weapons and wanted to prove themselves by making achievements on the battlefield, so they also agreed with Luo Yin's proposal.

Seeing that no one objected to going out to fight in the city, Etecles said to Luo Yin with a smile.

"Cousin Haemon! Only the strongest person can protect the city. Let's use this war to compete and see who can kill more enemy heroes! If you lose to me, you have to give up. Ambition.”

Luo Yin smiled and shook his head.

"I still say the same thing. As long as you can defeat Polynices, I will recognize you as the real king of Thebes."

After the banquet was over, Creon took Luo Yin to a room and said dissatisfiedly.

"Haimon! Did Antigone and Insmene say something to you? Do you understand how dangerous the battlefield is, and you are not a young hero with powerful force. If you unfortunately die on the battlefield , your mother and I will lose the motivation to live."

Looking at Creon who was worried about him, Luo Yin said with a serious expression.

"Since I have never set foot on a battlefield, how do you know that I am a weakling who will be killed by the enemy on the battlefield? Maybe you don't know your son. I am also a young hero who can kill the enemy leader on the battlefield."