Greek Mythology: The Spiritual Dominator

Only the sound of wind remained in the huge venue.

The clouds gathered in the sky, as if foreshadowing the coming rain, but no one in the venue took it seriously at the moment.

This was not only because of the words of the two contestants just now, but also because they believed in Athens's technology.

It is rumored that in the distant Silver Moon City, the local people have mastered the magic technique called [Mystery Lock], which can tilt the strings of the magic net in a local area to form a semi-permanent huge barrier, thereby resisting disasters and manipulating the climate.

Of course, Athens does not have this ability, and even the Mystery Lock in Silver Moon City is just an isolated case. It is said that it was made by the goddess of the magic net for Artemis who once lived in seclusion there. Some people also say that it was a gift from her to the first generation of wizards. In short, the existence of the Mystery Lock is not replicable, but it is not difficult to simply resist the rune barrier of heavy rain.

It cannot be used for military purposes because it covers too large an area, resulting in it actually not being able to stop the knight's sharp lance. But if the object of resistance is rain, it seems very easy.

‘Sure enough, compared to the gorgeous appearance, the brilliance of the soul is more impressive, and how many people in the world have both? ’

Without paying attention to others, Odysseus has put the other contestants aside at this moment.

These wise men from various countries may indeed have some ability, but this conference was held too hastily, and they may not represent the peak of their respective countries. And with their level, how can they compare with himself? Fortunately, he still has an opponent. Before, Odysseus was still regretful for the three abandoners, but now, he only feels the challenge.

“Miss Leah, although you and I are opponents on the debate stage, I still want to applaud your speech just now. But my answer to your final question is no different.”

Speaking loudly, standing on the debate stage, Odysseus’ voice echoed in the venue.

"You asked me, 'From a human perspective, is the destruction of the Bronze Age fair?' But in fact, even if we refer to human customs, cognition and history, I still think that there is nothing unfair about the destruction of the Bronze Age. And the reason is what I explained at the beginning."

"First of all, I am very grateful that you acknowledge the difference between gods and humans, and acknowledge that there are objective but incomprehensible differences between humans and gods, just like between humans and birds, beasts, insects and jackals. Your character is so noble that you are willing to admit remarks that are unfavorable to you, but what I want to say is that the gap between gods and humans is not just this. The difference between gods and humans is actually incomparable to the difference between humans and all other lives in the world. , and this is exactly why the destruction of the Bronze Age was ‘fair’. ”

“I heard that excellent craftsmen would use the most suitable tools, so the forging hammers of casters should be suitable for strength and materials, and they would be constantly replaced as they grow older; excellent musicians would use the most suitable instruments, so the strings of poets would be constantly adjusted and the materials would be changed according to their own habits. People would not blame the casters for abandoning the old forging hammers, because the forging hammers were born for it, and they had reason to recast them. People would not blame the poets for changing the strings, because the strings sounded for it, so naturally they had the right to change them. ”

“Isn’t this the biggest gap between gods and humans? Gods are different from other lives. 's immortality, but the reason they are superior to other lives is that all spirits in the world were created by them, right? "

"Humans are different from birds and beasts, but humans can only kill them; gods are different from humans, but gods can create life! Since the ancient times, everything that can move in this world has been created by gods; everything that can grow in this world has come from the hands of gods. If you use human justice to judge gods, then you must naturally use the same standards to treat them. If humans can do something, then gods can also do it without being blamed. Therefore, when humans give up imperfect creations and create perfect ones, it is not an act that will be blamed; gods give up imperfect creations and create perfect ones. Perfect creations and expecting perfection should also be recognized. "

"The imperfect Bronze Age was destroyed, and our generation was born. This is the proof that our generation is superior to the Bronze Age, and it is also the embodiment of the justice of the gods. The destruction of mankind is not the goal, but the replacement of corrupt creations with excellent creations is the root cause. You use human justice to measure the gods. Have you forgotten that the birth of bronze humans came from the will of the God King, and the reason why humans in the Bronze Age were corrupt, how could it be lacking Prometheus's wrong teachings? "

With a loud and powerful voice, Odysseus once again hit back at Andrea's remarks, and this time, he also thoroughly unfolded one of the supports for his point of view.

Andrea used "human justice" as a standard, believing that human debates should naturally measure everything by human standards, but Odysseus pointed out another key, that is, in this mythological world, humans are not born naturally, but like other lives, they are lives created by gods, and no one can deny this.

The status between the creator and the created is inherently unequal, even if we think from the perspective of humans, we cannot force ourselves to think that there is no difference between the two sides. Moreover, by using this argument, Odysseus cleverly avoided a question, which is "If the gods intend to destroy the fourth generation of humans in the same way, do you think this is fair?"

Because they did not want the "gods who created humans" like Prometheus to continue to appear, the king of gods did not arrange for the gods to personally create the fourth generation of humans, but delegated it to humans, so Odysseus's argument can be applied to the Bronze Age, but not to their generation.

This is somewhat sophistry, but debate is like this. It is not to really argue the problem clearly, but to express one's own opinions, show the art of language and their own talents.

As soon as these words came out, the situation on the field stabilized again, but no one thought Andrea would be stumped.

This contestant who suddenly became famous like a comet has proved her ability, and everyone is looking forward to her response.

And sure enough, under the gaze of the audience, Andrea remained as calm as before.

"As before, although I don't agree that 'creation' is equal to 'ownership', especially when the object of creation is a being with wisdom and thinking ability, given that humans cannot yet create intelligent life, I will just follow your line of thought."

"You said that God created humans, so God destroyed the old humans, just like humans replacing old tools is normal, but people with character only deal with their own tools, and don't cross the arms of others to deal with other people's tools; people with good manners don't cause other people's property to be destroyed because of their own behavior, but don't feel ashamed afterwards."

"You think that God created all spirits, so God naturally has the qualifications to replace them; but does life in the Bronze Age really belong to Olympus?"

Facing her opponent, Andrea's voice continued on the wide platform.

This debate about fairness may be difficult to determine the winner for a while.

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The clouds gathered more and more, and there was a trace of moisture in the air.

In the huge venue, the speeches of several debaters spread to every corner with the effect of alchemical props.

In addition to Odysseus and Andrea, several other contestants also spoke from time to time. With the humanistic level of this era, this is undoubtedly a rare debate event in the world.

The audience gradually let go of their shock at Andrea's views and began to appreciate the confrontation on the stage.

In a corner of the stands, far away from where Iapetus was, but vaguely able to see the other party's position, a man and a woman also listened quietly to the speeches on the stage.

From time to time, the taller man would applaud gently, as if to give his praise to the contestants' wonderful performance.

"It seems that people still remember your things very clearly even after so many years."

At this time, the person speaking in the center of the venue was the contestant in front of Andrea at the beginning. He was elaborating in detail the proof of the 'inferiority' of the Bronze Age, but compared to Odysseus, his language seemed a lot more empty.

But this is not because his ability is really so poor. In fact, those who can defeat all opponents all the way and stand on the final stage are basically of good level.

It's just that for a debate, if you are not only thinking about the topic on the field, but also being affected by the pressure outside the field, it is normal that you can't perform at your level.

Obviously, this contestant has given up winning. What he wants to do now is just to show his "piety".

"If he were in the Bronze Age, he would probably be the first priest to support deceiving the gods and enjoy it - provided that he can really be selected."

Epimetheus made a faint comment, thinking that the possibility of the other party being selected is still not small.

He knows Prometheus, and even knows him better than himself in many cases. As a god who is late to realize, Epimetheus has followed his brother for so many years. He already knows what kind of person the other party is.

If it was Prometheus back then, he would definitely favor the other party because he is smarter than others, and even accept him as a student... However, the most ridiculous thing is that the student he values ​​most neither appreciates his kindness nor is loyal to him, and even his wisdom is not reflected.

If he really gained immortality through betrayal, Epimetheus would still look up to him. However, from beginning to end, that human was like a joke.

"...Just tell me, what are you going to do?"

With a depressed look and long hair scattered on her shoulders and neck. Leaning back in her seat, Pandora looked like a mortal who was sleepy because of staying up late.

Her voice was lifeless, as if she had no interest in anything. Compared to the past, her body has not changed much, but her spirit seems to have changed a lot.

"Isn't it your contribution that my story has spread so widely?"

"A strange sect, strange sacrifices... After trying so many times, you should give up. Whether it is the methods of the righteous gods, the evil gods, or the foreign gods; baptism, burnt offerings, or human sacrifices under cruel torture, they are useless to me."

"I am not you, I can't draw strength from them, and I can't become a god. Maybe this magic jar is a joke, a joke made by the Lord of the Spirit World. It has no power to change fate and create miracles. Even though I made a wish for it so long ago, what is the result?"

She gritted her teeth slightly, not knowing whether she was resentful of the goddess of the moon who gave this gift, or the gods who induced her to open the magic jar, or simply venting her anger on her nominal husband.

In Pandora's opinion, compared to the jar, perhaps she herself was Epimetheus's test subject.

She had wanted to give up more than once, and suggested that the other party change someone to do the experiment, change another human being, but each time the other party flatly refused.

"I don't know whether your act of giving up the magic jar to others will affect your fate, and then make the magic jar no longer belong to you - and no longer belong to me. I won't take unnecessary risks. As an immortal, no matter how small the probability is, it will be realized before the eternal time. You don't have to lose faith in it so early."

He said so and did so. Then, in addition to more useless work, Pandora felt that she had gained nothing.

"Don't worry, I feel there is still a chance this time."

Said Epimetheus with a smile, still enjoying the debate.

"This time, we walked all the way with your coin tossing and branches to determine the direction and distance, and we just happened to come to the Acropolis and encountered this seemingly abnormal debate. Do you think this is the guidance of fate?"

"Maybe I interfered too much before... So this time, I will do nothing."

"Everything follows your steps, see who you can meet, and what will happen in the meantime."