Chapter 421: Oracle of Lord Ilonus
Chapter 421: Oracle of Lord Ilonus
Facing Alcides' expectant and begging eyes for an oracle, the prophet Tiresias fell into hesitation.
Finally, after thinking about it, he decided to ask Athena first.
Soon, with the help of his followers, he completed the ritual of praying to the oracle.
Athena on the other side noticed the actions of the prophet Tiresias.
Faced with the question from the prophet Tiresias, Athena fell into deep thought.
When it comes to Alcides, He is very cautious.
Suddenly, Athena thought of something, and her heart moved, and she immediately responded to the prophet Tiresias.
"Tiresias, you should ask my brother Ilonus about this matter."
After saying that, Athena disconnected the connection.
The prophet Tiresias also woke up.
Seeing him regain consciousness, the dozen or so followers and the burly Alcides beside him suddenly became curious and nervous, wondering what oracle the prophet Tiresias had obtained when he asked Athena.
The next second, under their gaze, the prophet Tiresias shook his head and explained, "Your Highness Athena, let me ask the Lord God Ilonus."
When these words were spoken, everyone present was shocked, including Alcides.
The Lord of Ilonus?
No one present was unaware of this.
Everyone knows that this person is the most mysterious among the gods.
"It is rumored that Lord Ilonus is proficient in prophecy. Is that true?"
Alcides wondered.
A dozen followers were also talking about it, and their eyes turned to the prophet Tiresias.
The prophet Tiresias coughed a few times and said solemnly, "Lord Ilonus and I have only had one contact. I am not sure whether Lord Ilonus will respond to me. After all, he is a great Lord..."
As he said this, he looked at Alcides and said, "Kid, you'd better not get your hopes up too much."
Alcides nodded firmly.
Soon, under their gaze, the prophet Tiresias began the oracle ceremony again.
In secret, Athena was also watching.
He was somewhat curious about what Ilonus would say and what fate this Alcides would soon face.
Under the gaze of His eyes.
the other side.
Su Xing naturally sensed the actions of the prophet Tiresias and whispered to himself, "Is fate about to begin..."
He had anticipated this day, and even looked forward to it for a long time.
After all, Alcides began his destiny when the giants invaded Mount Olympus and when he became the god of reincarnation.
After thinking about it, He did not waste any words and directly passed some information to the prophet Tiresias.
In the altar of sacrifice.
The prophet Tiresias opened his eyes with surprise in them.
Seeing his strange expression, curiosity emerged in the hearts of Alcides, other followers, and Athena in secret.
What oracle did he receive?
The prophet Tiresias looked at Alcides and solemnly recounted the contents of the oracle.
"The god Ilonus has given an oracle, and according to destiny, you will go to see your brother Eurystheus, the king of Thebes, and serve him for twelve years."
"He will give you some difficult trials. Only by completing them can you cleanse your sins." After hearing these words, Alcides and a dozen of his followers showed surprise on their faces.
"Prophecy?"
It is rumored that Lord Ilonus is proficient in prophecy. Is this true?
What made Alcides most uncomfortable was the content of the prophecy: serving Eurystheus for twelve years?
Isn't this becoming a slave?
Alcides just felt embarrassed.
There is even a feeling of anger in my heart.
He always felt that all this was not what he was supposed to experience, and that Eurystheus had taken away everything from him.
So, from childhood to adulthood, he hated Eurystheus very much, and for some reason, Eurystheus also hated him very much, and they couldn't stand each other.
As he thought about it, Alcides let out a long sigh.
In any case, go to see Eurystheus and everything will be clear.
Whether it is a prophecy or not, we will know when the time comes.
Even as he was comforting himself, the prophet Tiresias did not stop speaking.
"The oracle says that from now on you will no longer be called Alcides, but will be named after Hera, Hercules."
When this name came out, Hercules and a dozen of his followers showed surprise on their faces.
Change your name?
Moreover, this name...
"Hercules..." Hercules murmured.
Hercules, this name means the glory of Hera, the one who brings glory to Hera?
Hercules was not sure, but the name was actually full of irony.
Hera was his lifelong enemy and the source of all his suffering, but his future glory would be gained by completing the trials imposed on him by Hera.
"You meant to destroy me, but I will give you the glory."
According to his original fate, if he went to the Temple of Delphi and met the priestess of the temple, the priestess would tell him that killing his own children and wife with his own hands is an unforgivable sin in the world.
If he is not forgiven and cleansed, he will no longer be worthy of being called the son of Zeus, or even of being a human being.
The priestess also told him that there was only one person in the world who could forgive and absolve his sins.
This person was his elder brother Eurystheus, who was born before him under Hera's arrangement and became the king of Thebes because of Zeus' oath.
And Hercules, who should have been the king of Thebes, now had to beg and obey Eurystheus, who had seized his throne.
Eurystheus, out of jealousy, feeling threatened, etc., naturally disliked Hercules and wanted to make things difficult for him, or even kill him.
With Hera's secret instructions, Hercules was directly ordered to complete ten difficult trials.
However, during the completion process, Eurystheus found fault and felt that two of the items were not completed in accordance with the requirements.
Therefore, the original ten trials became twelve trials, which are the famous twelve trials and twelve great achievements.
Of course, only Su Xing knew all of this now, while Hercules and others were not aware of the situation.
At this time, Hercules and others were surprised by the name, while Athena in secret was extremely shocked.
"Hercules?"
His eyes sparkled.
The child of destiny in Ilonus' prophecy!
"Alcides?"
"Hercules?"
(End of this chapter)