"I feel it now."
"So, what do you think will happen next?"
"Hilde's judgment and arrangement are definitely correct. She is much better than me. But... apart from that, I think the reason why Athens is holding out is definitely God's arrangement. Perhaps, in a place we don't know, God has already made arrangements, waiting for Hilde and the Byzantine army to fall into a trap. What exactly will happen... depends on Hilde's judgment."
"Yes."
Artemis said so.
Tomyris had no other ideas.
"In that case, shall we wait patiently?"
"um, yes."
"Okay, I see."
Tomyris hesitated.
Finally, I spoke out a matter that had been bothering me a little.
"Lord Artemis... When His Majesty assigned the respective tasks, he did not include us Scythians in the battle queue, saying that we are not suitable for siege. However, there will be more important and intense tasks to be assigned to us. What do you think it will be?"
"Attack the reinforcements."
Artemis gave a helpless smile.
She had already guessed it.
"You Scythians are all brave and skilled cavalrymen. Asking you to attack the city is like asking you to die. However, when the army besieges Athens, there will definitely be reinforcements coming from the south, such as the reinforcements from Corinth and Sparta, which will continue to flow here. Moreover, I think Hera's plan must be to attract Hilder's main force to Athens, and then send out the main reinforcements to attack from the side, attacking from both inside and outside. This will bring huge pressure to Hilder."
"Reinforcements..."
Tomyris didn't know much about the Greek region.
But on the march.
Tomyris did study the geography of Greece carefully.
As a Scythian, she also knew that the reinforcements from the south were only from Corinth and the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta, and the combined number of these troops might be twice that of the Athenians. If a mighty army of 40,000 to 50,000 people set out, it would put great pressure on the Byzantine army without considering the oracle.
What's more, this is an army led by God.
"So, Your Majesty wants me to fight against this reinforcement force alone?"
"That depends on what you think."
Artemis didn't put it too bluntly.
"I can't say more."
"Yes, Master Artemis."
"But, child, remember... Although you have joined the Byzantine Kingdom, you and the soldiers behind you are the last flame of the Scythians. I trust Hilde because she is the successor of Athena, but she is not Athena after all. Compared with Athena, she is more violent and calculating than human kings. If possible, it is better to find Hilde and discuss this issue in detail. Don't, don't really cause huge losses."
"……Yes, I understand."
Artemis said this.
This touched Tomyris's heart.
This is also what Tomylis is most worried about.
If there were really so many reinforcements, how could Hilde's nearly 10,000 cavalrymen defeat so many troops? Moreover, the Greek troops were mainly composed of spearmen. In close combat, it was difficult for the cavalry to gain a big advantage, unless there were heavy infantry to contain the enemy's main force, and the cavalry could attack from a roundabout way... Therefore, Tomyris was a little scared.
The fourth section of the ninth tune is from the goddess's observation
This is what Artemis said.
There is a high possibility that Hilde will bring Tomyris, a foreigner, and the cavalry of the Kingdom of Scythia.
Consumed in this blocking battle.
However, according to Tomyris's understanding of Hilde, she felt that Hilde would not be the kind of person who would do such a thing. Moreover, she could not help but think of what Hilde had just said to her, her small concerns about Artemis, and her request to Tomyris not to easily believe what Artemis said. Therefore, Tomyris lowered her head, her mind spinning rapidly, thinking about this series of questions.
Tomyris's condition.
Artemis saw it.
But I didn't ask in detail.
She knew that this was not something she should talk about.
"You are a very simple but upright person. However, I also believe that you will be able to find a suitable solution to this matter. As a god, I don't see many things as clearly as you humans... What's more, I am not worthy of being trusted 100% right now."
Artemis gave a helpless smile.
She slowly stood up and walked to the door of the tent.
"But if the Scythians were in danger, I would certainly come to their aid."
"Master Artemis..."
"I was your patron saint in the past, and I still am. If things really develop in a direction that none of us want, then please rest assured. Although my combat power cannot be said to be very strong, it is still enough to protect you." Artemis looked towards the southwest, with a sad look, staring straight at the sky outside, "It's just that I don't know how far I can go."
"Please don't worry."
Tomyris made a fist with her right hand and placed it on her chest.
"We will definitely fight to the death!"
"Well, I believe in you, and the bravery of the Scythians."
Artemis also turned around and said with a smile: "So, you can go to this battle without worry. I believe that Hilde's arrangement will not have any major problems. And you will also be able to lead the Scythian cavalry to fight a good battle. As for the rest, if there are any unexpected situations, I will also take action. I will not stand idly by."
"Yes."
Tomyris nodded heavily.
Previously, Hilde said that Artemis could not participate in this battle due to some of her own circumstances. Now it seems that she was a little overly worried. Although Artemis was confused, she did not intend to escape from the battle. It seemed that Artemis was ready to help Hilde and Tomyris in time when they were in danger.
So Tomyris asked tentatively:
"Can I tell His Majesty about your attitude?"
"You may speak of it if you must, but I personally would prefer not to speak of it."
"Yes, I won't tell you."
"Well... I have always shown my attitude in front of Hilde that I will not intervene in this battle, because I personally do not want to fight with my brothers and sisters. My brother is gone. Although he deserves it, it is also a sadness for me. I also don't want Hilde to rely on the power of a god like me. I want to see what kind of miracles she can create under pressure."
Artemis said so.
She put her hands on her chest.
Like praying.
"Hilde may very well be the hope of the future. She may very well be the one who can change the world."
"If she can create a miracle, then I will trust my intuition even more. I will believe that Hilde is really someone who can do things that others dare not imagine. I believe that she is the one who can change the world. If she can't... maybe my intuition is wrong. The original book of creation may really have just stayed in Hilde's body for a few decades."
Artemis' words.
It also represents the true thoughts of this hunting goddess.
As a god, she continues to have to consider the world.
Tomyris knew it well too.
The reason why Artemis stood on Hilde's side was that if the Book of Creation fell into Zeus' hands, it would have an extraordinary impact on the world. Zeus intended to use the Book of Creation to modify the laws of the world, break the shackles of the gods, and allow the gods to walk freely in the world and become the real "king" of the world. But this would undoubtedly be a catastrophe for mankind.
However, if Hilde does not have the ability to change this, or to keep the Book of Creation from Zeus, then Hilde will not be able to truly change the world. She may not be the new Chosen One. At that time, Artemis will naturally modify her strategy. She will no longer regard Hilde as a candidate for the new "God King", but just a protector of the Book of Creation.
After understanding this.
Tomyris also knew that Hilde must not know these words.
So he bowed his head deeply.
"I will pretend I didn't hear what you said today."
"grateful."
"Thank you for your hard work, Lady Artemis."
After Tomyris finished speaking, she took two steps back.
"Please rest assured, no matter what task your majesty assigns, I will lead the Scythians to complete it bravely!"
"Okay, I will bless you."
Tomyris nodded and turned to leave Artemis' tent.
Walking outside the military camp, the animal ears on Tomyris's head swayed twice in the wind. She was sure that no one had eavesdropped on her conversation with Artemis. No one could escape the monitoring of the wolf ears at a short distance... However, Artemis' words just now made Tomyris feel a little uncomfortable. It seemed that Artemis, who was firmly against Zeus in her eyes, was not so simple. When she looked at these issues, she was still considering them from the perspective of God for the benefit of God.
This made Tomylis feel a little uncomfortable.
But this also raised a question for her.
If you obtain the ability of the original library of creation.
What is Hilde going to do?
Is it true that he will become the new "God King" as Artemis said?
Will a new race of gods be established, just like the Olympians replaced the Titans?
No matter how you look at it, this kind of thing doesn't seem very realistic.
Tomyris walked outside the camp in some distress. Coincidentally, Alcibiades was not asleep at this time. The young Athenian man was standing at the gate of the camp, looking to the east, and no one knew what he was thinking about.
Chapter 9: Planning for Future Battles
Tomyris was also bored.
Just right, after talking to Artemis.
Tomylis was feeling a little confused.
She walked up to Alcibiades and, like him, looked east.
But to the east there was nothing but fields.
"What are you looking at?"
“I’m looking at Athens.”
"This place is dozens of kilometers away from Athens. What do you think?"
"Just looking in this direction? You probably can't understand my feelings. I was born and raised in Athens. This road is the main road in Athens. When I was a child, I often went back and forth here." Alcibiades stretched out his hand and pointed to the road not far away. "Just looking at this road, I can think of some things I encountered a few years ago, more than ten years ago, such as fighting with other children here, returning to the city with my parents, watching the soldiers going to the battle, patrolling the border as a young soldier, etc...."
"That's it."
Tomyris nodded slightly.
"Indeed, when I see the grassland, I also think of Scythia."
"That's what it feels like."
Alcibiades smiled and shrugged, then asked:
"I don't know, Your Highness, what are you doing here so late at night?"
"I came out for a walk and saw you standing here, so I came over to say hello."
"I never thought that the wolf princess could be so kind."
Tomyris seemed unhappy with the nickname Alcibiades gave her.
"Please don't call me Wolf Princess."
"Ha, that's what the soldiers call you in private. After all, your beautiful wolf ears are your signature feature. You are also the first oracle I've seen who has the characteristics of a beast on himself." Alcibiades pointed to his head and said with a smile, "If possible, I would also like to have ears or horns, how handsome."
"Ugh……"
Tomyris sighed.
"Are you in a bad mood?"
"no……"
"I know that the Scythian Legion you lead cannot participate in the siege. This is indeed frustrating."
"It may be related to this matter, but Your Majesty must have his own considerations. I believe Your Majesty." Tomyris turned around and looked at Alcibiades in front of her. "How do you feel about leading an army to attack your hometown as a general from Athens? I am very curious."
