Even though the Greek Empire is now glorious, what if Hilde leaves here one day?
What about the Empire?
I'm afraid that, just like Alexander's empire, it immediately collapsed and became many successor kingdoms after Alexander left this world. The same is true for Hilde, who lacks a legitimate heir. If Hilde really dies, what will happen to the Greek Empire? Among Hilde's people, who is suitable to inherit the throne of Basilius? Sophia is the most noble person besides Basilius, and she also has the highest reputation, but Basilisa has become the actual ruler of the country. What will happen next?
Sophia has no talent for governing a country.
Hilde felt.
People like Tomyris and Rhodes will be loyal to the Empire and Sophia.
But people like Alcibiades are not so stable.
Therefore, Hilde could only say: "I can only promote a more suitable system to Persia, but it is up to the Persians to decide what they will choose. Moreover, it is possible that the system will not be suitable for Persia."
"That's right."
Xerxes smiled helplessly.
"you're right."
"Besides, I don't want you to die."
"……Thanks."
Hearing what Hilde said, Xerxes reached out and patted his chest.
"I will work hard."
"I've been wondering recently if there is any way to save you from that god's hands."
“It would be great if there is such a solution.”
"Yes, so I am also studying the secrets of the Genesis Library. If I can find a method from it, I will be able to..."
"Sissi." Xerxes interrupted Hilde directly. "I told you before that you should not rely too much on unknown powers. Otherwise, you will most likely become a puppet of the power. The same is true for the Genesis Original Library. No one knows what is behind it. I think something that can turn you into this is definitely not a true and good thing."
"……Um."
Hilde glanced back at the horns on Sophia's head.
That thing is actually the function of the original library of creation.
"So, promise me."
"what?"
"If you really find a way to save me with the Genesis Original Library, please don't use it. I don't want you to end up like me because of this power. It's not good."
The 10th Tune, Section 2: The Respected Queen
This is not the first time Xerxes has said this.
It was just that when he said it before, Hilde didn't think about it seriously, but now that he thought about it, the person who was most troubled by the power was indeed Xerxes. She had obtained such a powerful divine power, but now she had to pay an equally painful price for this power. So he naturally didn't want Hilde to do the same, and didn't want Hilde to be led by the power of the Genesis Original Library.
But Hield also has his own ideas.
Indeed, there are big problems with the power of the original library of creation.
Especially after the incident of the high priest, Hilde became even more worried.
After seeing the tragic death of the high priest.
A very terrifying idea came into Hilde's mind.
Could the mastermind behind all this be the god hidden in the original book of creation? Or is it some existence outside the world? But no matter which result it is, when he realized that something was wrong, the high priest died immediately, which means that the existence was spying on the thoughts in his mind.
Don't abuse this power.
This idea is certainly correct.
But is it really possible to avoid being bound by power?
Just like Xerxes, when she chose this power, she was destined to have the following outcome. Whether she would use this power or not, her fate had already changed irreversibly. So... Hilde had come to this day with this power. Whether it was heaven or hell, as long as Hilde's wish could be fulfilled and she continued to use it, there was no problem at all.
So, Hilde looked at Xerxes with a smile.
She just shook her head.
"I see."
"You haven't promised me yet."
"...I can't promise you that."
Hilde smiled and shook her head.
"I don't like you to just accept that you will die. Although everyone is mortal, why don't you try to resist when you are bound by fate? If this power is destined to lead me to destruction, when I use this power, it means that my fate is already determined. But... I don't believe in fate. I can kill gods, so why can't I resist?"
Hilde's smile was filled with confidence.
That is the look of mustering 100% courage even when facing an unknown enemy.
"So! I'm not afraid! When you found me, I was just the king of a small kingdom of 10,000 people, but now I'm the king of an empire of millions of people. This has already created a brilliant miracle, something that is hard to believe even in epics. For those of us who can do these things, why can't we consider doing something even crazier?"
"for example?"
"Like saving you from certain death."
Hilde's words were firm.
Especially at this time, time is becoming increasingly urgent.
This is especially true for Hilde.
"But... I don't deserve you to do this."
"You are my family in my heart, the most important person to me. Why are you not worthy of me doing this?"
"That's it..."
Xerxes knew very well that Hilde was a rational person, a typical person with the rational spirit of Athens. So when Hilde said these words, it meant that she must have thought it over carefully and had a certain plan. Similarly, Xerxes understood that even if he and Sophia made the decision, it would not be possible for her to change her mind.
This warm feeling of being watched.
It felt like a warm current passing through Xerxes' heart.
This is the first time that someone has taken such firm notice of me.
"Sissi..."
"what happened?"
"I'm really touched by what you said."
"Really? But these are all from my heart."
Xerxes reached out his hand and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes.
“I couldn’t hold back my tears.”
"...You don't still feel that you are an insignificant person in my eyes, do you?"
"No, no... It's just that this is the first time I've been affirmed so firmly by someone, and it was by the person I love the most. Really, you had to say such sentimental words on the march. You moved me so much that I want to throw you to the ground and fight you for three days and three nights."
"…Are you touched?!"
Hilde couldn't help but complain.
"You are clearly just greedy for my body! You are a slut!"
"Ah...scold me more!"
"you this……"
Hilde raised the whip in her hand.
There was a cruel smile on his face.
"I feel like you should like this more than being scolded?"
"Whips are meaningless. They don't hurt when they hit my body. I still like Sophia. Hit me hard with the horns on the top of my head. After being hit once last time, I felt like all my ribs were broken. It was so cool."
As soon as he opens his mouth, he sounds like Old M.
Even though Hilde already knew this, this shocking statement still made her feel a little at a loss.
"There's really nothing I can do about you."
"And yes, Sissi."
"what happened?"
"If the Genesis Library can save my life, can its power also allow us to give birth to a child of love?"
"Perhaps."
Goddess Gaia, isn't she pregnant?
Maybe it is really possible in this world.
Sophia watched this scene with a smile. She did not choose to interrupt, but just listened quietly.
When Hilde said that Xerxes was also a very important person to him, Sophia's heart couldn't help but tremble a little, but soon, this uncomfortable feeling disappeared. In fact, Sophia knew in her heart that even if Hilde didn't have that kind of feelings for Xerxes at the beginning, the two of them were able to hit it off, and it was just a matter of interest.
Xerxes wanted to train Hilde to complete his mission and save the Persian people who were oppressed by the violent gods. Hilde also took advantage of Xerxes and her Persian Empire to make her country stronger step by step. It was like this at the beginning...
But Xerxes originally loved Hilde.
And Hilde, she was not compassionate to Xerxes.
As time went on, Hilde herself fell in love.
Sophia saw all of this.
At first, Hilde was alone, but now, she can see that a large number of people who admire and love her have gradually gathered around her. Dione, Tomyris, Rhodes... Sophia can see the feelings of these people towards Hilde. However, who among them is lucky enough to be treated like Xerxes?
The Colosseum at Actium
But more or less, everyone is a little pessimistic.
After all, we have experienced so many dangerous things.
But even after experiencing so many dangers, they still survived in the end. So this kind of pessimistic mood, at least for Sophia, has become less and less. She believes that good luck will always favor them.
Although they were heading to Sicily and would face the most powerful city-state in the Greek civilization, everyone was not very depressed along the way. Instead, they were quite happy, as if they were going on a picnic or doing something good. In such a relaxed atmosphere, Hilde's troops arrived in Epirus after marching for about a month.
Epirus, Actium.
This city is one of the largest cities in Epirus, with a population of about 50,000 to 60,000. But unlike the Greek region, Actium is close to the sea, across from Italy, and to the north is the gathering place of the Illyrians. Therefore, compared with the cities in the core area of Greece, Actium has a strong Illyrian style, and the language has also changed from pure Greek to a soft combination of Greek and Illyrian.
After conquering Epirus, Hilde also tried to transform this place. He also established an army in Epirus, but the Epirus army was only an auxiliary force and was not intended to be directly deployed on the battlefield. The soldiers here wore a pointed helmet with a few feathers on the top of the helmet, and were equipped with light shields and javelins. They were extremely flexible light infantry on the battlefield, similar to the Illyrians' ability to fight in the mountains.
And so is the style of the city.
As a port close to the Ariad Sea.
It has been influenced by various styles and cultures from the Ariadne coastal areas.
What surprised Hilde the most was.
There is actually an arena here.
The Colosseum is different from the Greek stadium. To be precise, the real name of this thing should be the Colosseum. Rich people trained gladiators, or brave nobles went in to fight slaves or beasts in exchange for honor. In Greece, the existence of the Colosseum was replaced by the stadium, but here in Actium, influenced by Illyrian and Latin culture, this bloody and violent building existed.
So, let’s talk about Latin.
Then we have to mention a city.
Its name is - Rome!
However, compared with the glorious Rome of later generations, the current Rome is indeed somewhat lagging behind.
The Romans of this era were busy fighting with various tribes in Italy. Rome was only a medium-sized city with a population of less than 100,000, and the prototype of the great Roman legion had not yet appeared. However, the Twelve Tables, which were famous in later generations, were born about 30 years ago. Among the various tribes in Italy, the Etruscans in the north were the most powerful. The Romans and the Etruscans had fought for decades, but there was no winner. All this would have to wait until the Vespa-Irish War, at least a dozen years later, to achieve results.
That’s what Hield understands.
So, the Romans who conquered Greece in the future.
Now in Hilde's eyes, it is just a small country.
Similarly, the Colosseum was thought to be an invention of the Romans by later generations. However, the Greeks also had it, but it gradually disappeared, while the Illyrians and Italian tribes still preserved it, and it became one of their representative cultures. This was also the first time Hilde saw the Colosseum. Although it was only a small Colosseum that could accommodate thousands of people, it was also her first time to see it.
So much so that Hilde stopped in front of the Colosseum.
