Type-Moon Simulation: Conquering Greek Goddesses From The Start!

This doesn't mean there's no way at all.

She could choose to face the oath she had made, to the goddess Artemis whom she worshipped.

Atalanta had a goal beyond her faith.

She wanted to obtain this true love.

Returning to Arcadia was her primary choice; perhaps she could see Artemis there.

Did oaths and love truly conflict?

Why couldn't she have both?

She knew she wanted both, feeling ashamed of her greed, yet unable to help herself.

If only it could come true.

Striving for it, reaching out for happiness.

This was a principle of action she had never had before, not born from the wildness of the forest, but a pursuit that had sprouted from her time spent with Moran during their voyage.

She had fallen in love with this man too.

"Moran... after I'm done in Arcadia... you don't need to look for me. I'll come back to find you then...!"

Chapter 17: Rumors from Afar [Seeking Flowers! Seeking Monthly Votes!]

[The story of the Argo Heroes has ended]

[You supported Jason in becoming king as planned, solely to dispel the Gorgon rumors]

[As heroes, you are worshipped by the world]

[As soon as you returned to Iolcus, the people offered you songs and flowers without end. Everyone was singing the epic adventures you and the heroes had created]

[You brought back the Golden Fleece as per the trial]

[However, King Pelias still hesitated to hand over the throne. Due to your prestige as heroes, and the oath to the gods you had previously made him swear, he couldn't go back on his word to your face]

[Despite this, Pelias used the excuse that the country was in a state of war and did not hand over the throne to Jason]

[You knew he was employing a delaying tactic]

[Pelias was waiting for the peak of your and the heroes' influence to pass, planning to find a way to weaken you once the momentum subsided]

[He was waiting for an opening, intending to find loopholes to slander Jason and then question his legitimacy to be king]

[Although Jason hadn't noticed]

[But with your transmigator's wisdom, you immediately saw through Pelias's scheme]

[You immediately thought of using your prestige as an Argo Hero, along with Pelias's violation of his oath to the gods, to preemptively question his authority and legitimacy to rule among the people of Thessaly]

[With your help, Jason would undoubtedly become the King of Iolcus with ease]

[However, at this crucial moment]

[A rumor reached your ears]

[Monsters resided on an island somewhere overseas. She had already slaughtered countless warriors and drunk the blood of countless heroes]

[The sea area where she resided had almost become a den of demons]

[You immediately thought of the Gorgon]

[Nine years had passed since you last left the island. You estimated that Medusa would be unable to suppress her demonization within ten years]

[Now was the final year]

[You were only one step away from breaking the rumor]

[You were faced with two choices]

[1. You choose to return to the Invisible Island first to check the situation.]

[As a precaution, the safety of the Gorgon Sisters is paramount. Investigate whether Medusa has truly fallen into demonization.]

[2. You choose to stay in Iolcus. You are only one step away from achieving your plan. You can help Jason become king before returning to the Invisible Island. Dispelling the rumor would better suppress Medusa's demonization.]

It was another classic choice between two options.

There was no need to say which one to choose.

"Of course, it's only option one."

Moran had always been concerned about the Gorgon Sisters.

Now, he had become a hero.

If a tragedy occurred due to his lateness, that would be something Moran could never forgive himself for.

[You chose to return to the Invisible Island]

[You informed Medea and Jason of this matter]

"Huh? You're going back at this critical juncture? However, I really have no reason to stop you from going back to protect your family's safety. But my uncle is stubbornly refusing to give up the throne, and without your help..."

Jason's words lacked confidence.

He could understand along the way.

Moran was far superior to him in both combat and wisdom.

If it weren't for his close friend's help, he would never have been able to contend for the throne with Pelias so easily.

And it was precisely out of gratitude to his close friend.

He couldn't refuse Moran's request to return to his hometown to look after his family.

"What are you talking about? You're the famous Captain of the Argo, haven't you heard the people praising your heroic deeds? Do you really think you've gotten this far entirely on your own?"

Moran retorted to Jason.

Jason was a fool consumed by desire and arrogance.

But that didn't mean he wasn't a hero.

"If you hadn't proposed such a dream and had the courage to speak such grand words, we wouldn't have chosen to board that ship. Although it was foolish, it just goes to show we're also a bunch of fools who want to chase dreams. See, isn't there no difference?"

Moran spoke on behalf of everyone on the Argo.

They were simply heroic fools who, seeing Jason's pure dream, accompanied him in his dream.

Heroes weren't that distant.

Jason, who proposed this dream and took action, was by no means useless.

He was also a member of the heroes on board.

The Argo's captain should possess action, command, analysis, judgment, and other qualities... He lacked none of them.

The only thing he lacked was a bit of confidence.

Now, after being pointed out, he had come to his senses.

"Ha, hahaha, that's right! Thanks, when did I forget... that initial dream of a long journey, even without your help, my epic story would still be written! Laugh all you want, curse me, I'm just that big idiot!"

Jason couldn't help but laugh.

His worries had been swept away.

Seeing the man return, boasting as he did in the past, Moran could leave Iolcus with peace of mind.

This didn't mean he had no backup plan.

"If you ever find yourself in trouble, go to the Kingdom of Corinth, far away. You should be able to get help there."

Moran left Jason with these words.

He knew Jason's future in the myths.

Although Jason didn't understand why Moran mentioned Corinth, he still kept his close friend's words in his heart.

This also laid the groundwork for his future kingship.

[Before departing, you plan to travel to The Invisible Island and back]

[Medea proposes to accompany you]

[After thinking for a moment, you have a bad feeling about this return trip and don't want Medea to be in danger]

"Wait for me here. Medea, after I figure out the problem on the island, I'll take you to meet my three sisters. They should like you very much."

"Sister... what are they like...?"

"Well, Stheno is quite cunning, Euryale is very lively but moody, and they both love to tease people and are very harsh... Ah, these are all their flaws, but they don't actually mean any harm. Medusa, she's very gentle, almost the opposite of her elder sisters..."

Moran spoke with great fondness.

It made Medea a little jealous.

She had long planned to marry Moran and become his wife.

Moran wanted the Gorgon Sisters to be witnesses.

For that, he had to deal with the issues of the three sisters first, and the wedding ceremony had been postponed because of it.

"Let's call Atalanta then."

"Yeah, if we don't invite her, she might just shoot me with an arrow the next time we meet."

Moran chatted with Medea about family matters.

The time for parting finally arrived.

Watching the man's retreating back as he was about to leave the city, Medea felt reluctant and had the urge to hold him back.

But the man would go, no matter what.

She knew that the Gorgon Sisters were not just family to Moran, but also the first beings he had ever loved in his heart.

"Lord Moran, promise me you'll come back safely."

Medea said with a worried expression.

She retracted the hand she had wanted to reach out.

A sense of illusion gradually spread in her heart, as if if she didn't grasp his figure firmly, he would disappear.

"Mhm, I'll come back safe. As long as I'm alive in this world, I'll find you."

Moran left these parting words.

Heroes don't need to leave too many words; one sentence is enough to convey all their feelings.

Gazing at his receding figure.

Medea could only offer her silent blessings in her heart.

[You have prepared the ship for your journey]

[As you are about to set sail for The Invisible Island, another undeniable presence suddenly appears]

[You keenly sense it]

[The first impression is silver-white like the moon]

[She wears a brilliant smile, her eyes sparkling]

[Her platinum hair and skin as white as a snowfield]

[A beauty crafted with exquisite detail, more perfect than any doll, more vibrant than any model or actress]

[The Moon Goddess, Artemis]

ps: Seeing the flowers surge by two thousand, the author is both happy and surprised. I'll deliver the two extra chapters soon. I hope for everyone's continued support! If this book gets three to four hundred readers, I'll be very content...

I hope the results aren't too bad... If it does this well, writing a million words isn't a big problem for the author. I get anxious every time I refresh the page to check the results.

Everyone's support is the greatest encouragement for me. I'm off to write more~!

Chapter 18: I Cannot Accept You [Seeking Flowers! Seeking Monthly Votes!]

"My dear, are you planning a long journey?"