Ch. 81The Protagonist Hasn’t Arrived, but the Movie’s Opening Is Underway! / Everyone Agreed Except Me?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Cao Ye meets Hermes and Hestia in Orario.
- Hermes offers Cao Ye a commission to "save the world" and become a "hero."
- Cao Ye learns about the Artemis Familia's annihilation and the threat in the Great Tree Sea.
- Freya has already agreed to the commission, pressuring Cao Ye to accept.
Character Developments
- Cao Ye remains disinterested in becoming a hero but accepts the commission due to Freya's involvement.
- Hestia descends to Orario after a long time in seclusion.
- Hermes manipulates events to push Cao Ye into the hero's role.
Significant Themes
- The path to heroism and the expectations placed on heroes.
- The influence of gods on mortals' lives and fates.
- The consequences of inaction and the need for intervention in crises.
Character Interactions
- Cao Ye and Hermes: Hermes tries to persuade Cao Ye to accept the commission, while Cao Ye is suspicious of Hermes's true intentions.
- Cao Ye and Hestia: Hestia is confused by Cao Ye's lack of interest in her, while Cao Ye regrets not choosing her as his goddess.
- Cao Ye and Freya: Cao Ye feels pressured by Freya's agreement to the commission, understanding that she is testing him.