The Ancestor Has Arrived!
Greece arose from city-states.
The city builders were the first people to establish various city-states on the earth, brick by brick.
For each city-state, this title was not only a symbol of noble status but also a supreme honor, and it was often revered and remembered by the people to this day.
The origins of several well-known Divine Blood Family all stem from this.
In Athens, only the Pandion Family dared to use the Gorgon and Olive Branch as symbols for the city's construction.
Legend has it that they were protected by Three Goddesses, and were especially favored by Goddess of Wisdom Athena.
According to a rumor, a descendant of the Pandion Family who inherited the Athenian Throne was the one who raised Goddess of Wisdom Athena's illegitimate child.
Therefore, the Pandion Family is also regarded as the descendants of the goddess, and they have a transcendent status on Mount of Ares, being the direct person in charge of hearing the voice of heaven above and transmitting the will of the gods below.
"Employers, are you alright?"
Samael stepped onto the stairs, entered the council chamber, and approached Gogo and Helen, frowning as he inquired.
"It's... it's alright..."
The Spartan Queen stared at the empty surroundings and the assassin bodyguards who had suddenly appeared before her, speechless for a long time before subconsciously giving a vague response.
Fine?
Samael stroked his chin, his scrutinizing gaze sweeping around.
The nearby Divine Blood Guards instinctively sheathed their swords and shields, bowed, touched their chests, and carefully avoided eye contact as they paid their respects to this "City Builder."
As for why, duh!
The entire Mount of Ares is the ancestral garden of the Pandion Family. With such a status, let alone breaking into the Holy Land, even if he rebelled in the Acropolis of Athens, without divine will or oracle, the citizens' assembly probably wouldn't be able to judge him.
"Looks like I came at the wrong time and missed a good show, so could someone please explain..."
Samael glanced at the cold, bearded senator on the ground, then looked up at the group of wrinkled old men in the circular seating area, a smirk playing on his lips.
"Ahem, Lord Builder, this matter is a bit complicated. Perhaps we could discuss it after the meeting..."
"Idiot, shut up!"
A rude rebuke interrupted the fawning gesture. The richly dressed old man, his face turning red and then pale with anger, sneered at the uninvited guest in the courtyard and spoke in a chilling tone.
"Attempting to reach the Holy Realm, forging the Pandion Family crest! Kid, you've got some nerve trying to swindle me!"
Then, the old man looked down disdainfully, as if watching a clown farce.
"I can vouch for him; he is not a descendant of our Pandion Family! Men, seize him and throw him in the water dungeon. Interrogate him thoroughly and make him confess to the mastermind behind this! This matter is definitely related to the Spartans!"
Soldiers gathered around, their gazes hesitant as they looked at the Gorgon Emblem on the old man's chest. They exchanged glances and, amidst the commotion, hesitantly raised their swords and shields.
The Divine Blood Aristocrats, still reeling from the shock of the sudden collapse of the Sanctuary 88 Constellations, looked at the old man who had risen to confront them with strange expressions.
"Fake? Surely not? That girl personally gave it to me..."
Samael stroked his chin, muttering as he examined the stone with its intricate patterns, and then, in full view of everyone, casually kicked it.
In an instant, a beam of golden and purple light shot into the sky above the venue, passing through the central gap between the Three Goddesses sculptures.
In the blink of an eye, the 88 constellations, with the twelve zodiac signs as their main element, were lit up one after another in the dome of the celestial river and starlight, and a Sacred Mark gradually formed a shape.
Gorgon... Olive Branch...
Inside the open-air hall, the Divine Blood Family, who were seated around their seats, suddenly stood up and looked at the central stone. Their expressions of astonishment were beyond words, and their incredulous gazes were fixed on the figure standing lazily to one side.
The Pandion Family! This is truly the emblem of the Pandion Family!
Under the gazes of the crowd, some strange, some curious, and some mocking, the Head of the Pandion Family, who had previously raised questions, looked even more embarrassed, his cheeks twitching. Even the Gorgon Emblem on his chest appeared clumsy and shabby in comparison.
"Boy, I will verify your bloodline. If your identity is true, I will give you a chance to return to the Pandion Family."
The old man's face was grim. He stiffened his neck and snorted a few times in response, then turned to a gloomy expression, pounded the table, and coldly threatened.
"But this is the sacred and solemn council hall of Mount of Ares. We are discussing and making decisions about the fate of Greece. Get out of here immediately before I lose my temper, or no matter who you are or who you are, an illegitimate child living abroad, you will be immediately expelled from the Pandion Family!"
"Remove me from the list? Sorry, you seem to have misunderstood something."
Samael looked at the old man standing at the center of the circular seating arrangement, trying his best to maintain the dignity of the head of the family, scratched his head helplessly, and asked quietly.
"Having a family emblem means you must be your blood descendant..."
Not an heir? Could it be?!
As the casual words flowed from the man's lips, the current head of the Pandion family was struck as if by thunder. A certain possibility surfaced in his mind, causing him to tremble violently, his face to change drastically, and he looked incredulously at the man on the field who had removed his white hood.
According to the Pandion Family records, only one member has been personally identified by the goddess as having gone missing during the war against the giants...
Similarly, Helen, standing nearby, clearly realized something as well. She turned her head in surprise and stared blankly at the figure whose face was distorted and changing under the halo of light.
"It seems I've been away for too long; it's necessary to introduce myself."
Samael looked around, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Let's get to know each other again. My name is Theseus, or if I remember correctly, I should be your King..."
The familiar yet unfamiliar name exploded in everyone's minds like a thunderclap, leaving many Divine Blood Aristocrats stunned and bewildered, and the venue fell into a deathly silence.
The ancient serpent's gaze swept across the aged and bewildered faces of the councilors, a sharp, cold edge revealed beneath its gentle smile, as it pondered leisurely.
"Speaking of which, it seems like it's all thanks to me that you're all able to sit here so peacefully?"
Theseus, Greek Heroes age, participated in the Calydonian Hunt and the Argonaut Expedition; Great Hero and the greatest builder of Athens! He single-handedly elevated the Pandion Family to godhood; a Saint King!
In addition, the Athenian laws, the Athenian navy, and the Mount of Ares countermeasures agency all originated from his work!
Today, the Hellenic Alliance is based on the war between the giants, where he united the Greek states with his personal charisma and leadership, and successfully defeated the Star-Seeded Soldier!
It can be said that the glory revered by all people, the majesty that looked down upon Greece, the ability to command the troops of various states, and the power to hold Sparta accountable, all in the hands of every Divine Blood Aristocrats present in the council hall, all originated from him!
Queen Gogo stared wide-eyed at the assassin "Ezio" who had protected them all the way, her face full of disbelief. Helen looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar silhouette in her memory, her fingers clasped together in front of her chest, her eyes filled with a misty haze.
And now, he's finally back...