Astartes of the Bear School

Chapter 839 821. Consumption speech

 Kassandra took out the knife from her waist and handed it to Lan En to see.

 Because the swords of this era were in the early stages of civilization, there was no convergence in shape due to roughly the same battlefield conditions, at least not seriously.

Hence, all kinds of weird-shaped weapons can be turned into unique weapons in the hands of blacksmiths in various city-states.

The knife in Cassandra's hand looks similar to a watermelon knife, with a straight, pointless blade and a thick back.

　　It’s just that the golden light on this knife looked a little dim even in Cassandra’s hand.

 When Lann left last time, Kassandra was still using the Spartan sword she got from her father, [Spartan Blood Wolf].

 That was the top equipment that Sparta took out from the treasury and distributed to the leading generals.

  The number of artifact fragments used in forging cannot be small.

 But even so, Cassandra still used at least two artifacts in a year and a half.

At this rate of consumption, the artifact fragments in this world, which are the ‘remaining technological materials of the Isu people’, are estimated to have been consumed by the Middle Ages.

 “It always feels like your equipment is wearing out very quickly.”

 People began to recognize that [Falcon Tamer] and [Son of Titan] were demigods walking in the world.

Even if the Isu technology is used up, the magic equipment will still be enough.

 Lan En nodded indifferently.

Those mixtures are regarded as mythical monsters, and people respect and fear them.

 It is intended to remind people to remember the majesty of myths and gods.

 So he came here many times to attend banquets.

At that time, he became famous in the city of Athens, and Socrates and others liked to talk and communicate with him.

 Lan En grabbed the flannel ball and put it on his shoulder while walking.

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Pericles's mansion, Lan En has been here many times.

 “Is the Spear of Leonidas okay?”

I heard that the corpses were enshrined in the Parthenon by Pericles and were dried and embalmed.

“I don’t feel that the power of the Broken Spear has declined, so don’t worry.”

 In fact, Kassandra's use of the artifact was worn out too quickly, which was not a problem in his opinion.

Lan En looked at the broken spear hanging with the bow and arrow on Cassandra's back.

 They will embark on a heroic journey that is watched over by the gods just like Hercules and Perseus.

Especially before he left last time, Harpalos randomly used the [Ankh Cross] to create a mixture of humans and beasts, and was pulled into the city of Athens by Lan En as a proof of completion of the crusade against Ares believers.

Anyway, Kassandra's own qualities are here to be seen. The warrior herself is strong enough and can be used with any equipment.

She said as she easily took off the broken spear that had been upgraded twice and became much more gorgeous from her back, and turned it around in her hand.

It was also from that time that the names of "Falcon Tamer" and "Son of the Titan" spread to the entire Greek world through Athens' trade routes and shipping. Even in Persia, you can occasionally hear this myth-like story.

 “Now, let’s go and see Pericles’ mansion.”

“My Broken Spear is not on the same level as other artifacts.” Cassandra seemed very confident about this.

Pericles’ adopted son, Alcibiades, was so enthusiastic that Lan En was somewhat kept at arm’s length.

 In the street in front of Pericles's house, indeed, as Phidias said, many opponents were crowded.

 Poor people in rags, rich people in luxurious clothes but pale faces, citizens, slaves.

Various people were filled with anger and wanted the consul to explain the plague and calm the chaos.

 People are coughing and vomiting uncontrollably. Occasionally, a few patients who have reached the final stage of the disease have large scabs on their bodies after the rashes have ruptured, and the high body temperature makes them start to tear their clothes uncontrollably.

　　Crazy and unhuman.

This place has simply become a large petri dish of plague.

 But even so, people without common sense and experience still gathered together, as if expressing their anger was more important than anything else.

At the intersection in front of Pericles' house, Cleon set up a simple small stage, danced and launched his accusation against Pericles in a passionate voice.

Those who still retained consciousness in the crowd had their eyes turned red, as if Pericles had summoned the plague.

 In fact, this is exactly what Cleon said.

 “Pericles is godless!”

Cleon opened his arms widely, opened his eyes wide and uttered violent remarks to the crowd below.

“Yes, our great archon built the Parthenon, and he also brought countless flowers, tributes, and incense to show his piety to the great Athena.”

 “But. Will this work?! Is this what the great Athena wants to see?!”

Cleon stood on tiptoes, leaned forward, and raised one hand to point at the eye-catching huge bronze statue of Athena in the Acropolis.

 “Our goddess is the goddess of wisdom, but she is also the goddess of war!”

"It was Pericles who avoided fighting the barbaric Spartans and instead used precious funds to build temples. This cowardly behavior angered the goddess, so the plague was raging in this great city!"

“It’s time to face reality, noble and rational citizens of Athens! As long as we don’t depose Pericles, the cowardly dictator, we will not be able to gain Athena’s understanding! Nor will we be able to win!”

"Of course, please don't blame our consul, after all, this cowardly heart is born. If you blame him, blame him for bringing about this curse that entangles our great city!"

Lan En, who was standing on the side of the street, raised his lips in displeasure and made a 'tsk' sound.

 “Now I’m getting more and more disgusted with this kind of guy who plays with emotions and plays with them. It’s disgusting.”

 “Let’s find Pericles first.” Kassandra patted Lan En’s arm to comfort him, and then took the lead to approach the courtyard wall of the mansion.

 “It doesn’t matter whether you are crazy or not, this is a matter for the Athenians. We are not Athenian citizens.”

 After saying that, she looked back at Lan En with some uncertainty.

 “Uh, aren’t you?”

 After all, Lan En had been very familiar with many famous people in Athens before, and he was very happy. He is also famous.

 For ordinary people, becoming an Athenian citizen was an unattainable luxury.

 But for Lane, if he wanted to, Pericles might be able to arrange it immediately.

 “No, I am not a citizen of Athens either.”

After receiving the answer, Cassandra shrugged, turned around and jumped into the courtyard of the mansion.

Lan En threw the flannel ball over first. The kitten was still a little confused when it was in mid-air.

 Then he jumped in himself.

Just after entering Pericles' mansion, the obviously abnormal behavior of the two people and the cat caused a small panic.

And because of this little panic, on the eaves of the courtyard, another pair of figures were quietly approaching here.

 (End of this chapter)