"No, I don't agree."
"I don't want to help the Greeks now, I just want to go home."
No matter how much Calchas persuaded him, Philoctetes was determined not to accept Calchas's offer to help the Greeks against Cycnos.
In fact, there is nothing wrong with Philoctetes' approach. Anyone who is abandoned by his companions on this deserted island for a few months will also break up with his companions.
Not to mention the hardships and sufferings Philoctetes endured over the past few months.
Calchas had no choice but to comfort Philoctetes and ask how he had survived the past few months on the island. He was waiting for the answer from Odysseus.
"Odysseus, this sinister and cunning guy, is definitely not just avoiding seeing him. He rushed to the island. He must have some tricks up his sleeve?"
Sure enough, at this moment Odysseus slipped to the island as soon as the ship docked, and has been working hard to find the place where Philoctetes lives.
His hard work paid off, and he discovered traces of Philoctetes' residence in a cave.
"Found it." Odysseus rummaged through Philoctetes' belongings, and finally he found the bow and arrow inherited from Hercules, and quietly stole the bow and arrow.
Odysseus got the divine bow, wandered back, met the servants, and drank: "Bind the man who spoke to Calchas."
"What a pitiful and unfortunate hero." Calkas sighed.
Odysseus was holding the bow and arrow inherited from Hercules and did not hide it. He felt that he had already obtained the bow and arrow and did not need Philoctetes' help.
Philoctetes recognized Odysseus at a glance, and he cried out sadly: "Ah, you are the one who abandoned me on this desert island, and now you have captured me again and stolen me Bow and arrow, how despicable you are!"
Odysseus sneered: "Philoctetes, we asked you to go back, but you refused to agree. I can only follow the gods' arrangements and borrow your divine bow."
"Ah, damn Odysseus, what if you take my bow and arrow? You can try to pull it and use it to kill your enemies."
When Odysseus heard what he said, he couldn't help but try to pull the bow string with his hand holding the bow, but he couldn't pull the bow string much even with all his strength.
Odysseus, who just thought his plan had succeeded, suddenly turned gloomy. He didn't expect this bow to be so difficult to draw. Or is it that only Philoctetes can draw the divine bow
He did not give up, and asked Calchas and the servants who followed him to try again, but no one at the scene could pull the bow string much.
This is very abnormal. Even if the bow string is difficult to pull and the strength is increased, the bow string will still react, unlike the current situation.
"There will be no problem with the bow, but this is a bow and arrow inherited from Hercules. No matter how great a hero is, once he dies, he cannot have much influence, but Hercules has become a god." Odysseus immediately thought of it This possibility: "Did Hercules stipulate that only Philoctetes could pull the bow?"
"Philoctetes, as long as you agree to help us deal with our common enemy the Trojans, I will apologize to you for the mistakes I have made before."
"And I will also give you gold and bronze as compensation."
Odysseus rolled his eyes and spoke, mentally planning to trick Philoctetes into dealing with Cynos first. As for the apology and compensation, he would wait until he finished dealing with Kynos, hehe!
"I will not help you, a cunning person like you. You should give up." Philoctetes said stubbornly.
The smile on Odysseus' face was stiff. He had already scolded this damn Philoctetes a thousand times in his heart, but now that he was asking for help, he had to force a smile.
It's a pity that no matter how he begged, threatened, moved her with affection, or lured her with benefits, Philoctetes was determined not to do it.
Just when the two were helpless, the blue sky suddenly turned dark, and Hercules suddenly appeared in the clouds.
Philoctetes first saw his old friend standing in the clouds, calling loudly: "Hercules, have you come to visit me?"
Hercules was the son of Zeus and Alcmene, and was hated by Zeus's wife Hera because of his parentage.
He was extremely brave and powerful. Later, he completed ten tasks known as "impossible". In addition, he also rescued the bound Prometheus, hiding his identity and participating in Jason's Heroes. adventure team and assist him in obtaining the Golden Fleece.
Hercules lived a wise life, but was eventually persecuted by Hera. He could not bear the pain and burned himself to death. After his death, he ascended to Mount Olympus and married Hebe.
"Go!" Heracles shouted from heaven.
"Listen, my friend Philoctetes, I will tell you with my own words Zeus's decision. He asked you to return to Troy and assist the Greeks."
"You know that I have endured hardships to become an eternal god, and the goddess of fate also stipulates that you must endure hardships in order to gain glory."
"If you go to Troy, your wounds can be healed."
Philoctetes listened to what Heracles said and knew that this was an order from Zeus. He did not dare to disobey it. He stretched out his hands to his friend and said: "My dear friend Hercules, don't worry, I will Now go to Troy and help them deal with their powerful enemies."
At this time, Hercules had gradually disappeared into the distant sky, and the sky was blue again.
"Okay then." Philoctetes waved his hand and made a major decision.
"Heroes, let's shake hands. I decide to go to Troy with you in the boat. Odysseus, Calchas, come and go with me, because your wish is the wish of the gods, and I will help you realize it. This wish.”
As a veteran hero, Philoctetes knew very well that Zeus's will was irresistible. Odysseus and Calchas smiled at each other, knowing that the mission was finally completed.
Fortunately, Hercules appeared in time, otherwise, it would have been impossible to persuade Philoctetes to come back this time.
And from what Hercules just said, it can be known that Zeus, the king of the gods, supports the Greeks, and it was his oracle that asked them to invite Philoctetes back.
This gave Odysseus more confidence in victory.
The three of them boarded the warship together and gave the order to set sail that day. The warship spread its sails and slowly sailed out of the desert island.
The vast sea stretches as far as the eye can see. The deep blue water waves roll up and roll up a burst of white spray.
The warships of Odysseus and Calchas carried Philoctetes and headed for Troy along the sea breeze. With the help of the sea wind, the sea voyage was very short. Odysseus and Calchas soon returned. Greek camp at Troy.
But even so, snowflakes were falling when I came back, and it was already the second New Year.
Agamemnon led many princes and heroes to launch a grand welcome ceremony to welcome the arrival of Philoctetes.
"Respectable hero, dear friend, Philoctetes, we abandoned you on the island of Lemnos because of our confusion, but this is also the wish of the gods. Don't be angry with us anymore, for these things we You have been punished by the gods! Please accept our gift. Here is gold and bronze. This is our compensation for you." Agamemnon said: "And I have brought you the best doctor, Among them is Padarius, whom you trust, and he will heal you."
Padalirios was an old friend of Philoctetes' father Paas. He immediately brought the medicine. In fact, the medicine was not surprising, but when he applied it, the wound healed immediately and he regained health.
Agamemnon was surprised, thanked the Goddess, and said enthusiastically: "Come, I have prepared delicious food and sweet wine for you, just to catch the wind and wash away the dust for you."
Agamemnon took Philoctetes' hand and walked into the tent.
At this time, the camp was densely filled with tables, with various barbecues and delicacies placed, and cups filled with fine wine were also placed on the tables.
Everyone took their seats. Agamemnon filled the cup with wine, picked up the glass, stood up and said, "To celebrate our great hero Philoctetes joining us, let us all toast him together. Let's do it."
As he spoke, he held the wine glass and greeted Philoctetes next to him.
"Do it." Everyone in the camp raised their glasses together to welcome Philoctetes' arrival.
Philoctetes ate the delicious food on the table and suddenly found that his resentment gradually dissipated. This kind of life is the life of a hero, which is really exciting. Hercules said that he must endure the hard life first. In life, only after all the hardships can you be rewarded and gain glory.
Odysseus rarely held the wine glass, toasted to Philoctetes, and said: "Merciful Philoctetes, I hope you will forgive me for the mistakes I made before. For the sake of our future friendship, Come and have a drink."
Although Philoctetes did not want to forgive this cunning Odysseus, everything was arranged by the gods, and he could not refute his face too much.
Thinking about it, he raised his glass at the same time, greeted Odysseus, and drank it in one gulp.
Philoctetes said: "Today is the happiest I have been in many years. Not only have I reunited with my friend Odysseus, but everyone has also received me so warmly."
"However, please rest assured, princes, what I got is the bow and arrow of Heracles, soaked in the snake blood of Hydra. Although this bow and arrow is very old, its power is quite good. I believe it will not let If everyone is disappointed, we can definitely kill this enemy of Cynos.”
Philoctetes' words made everyone happy. As long as they could kill the invulnerable Cynos, the Trojans had nothing to worry about.
After hearing this, Odysseus drank the wine in his cup and thought: "It seems that another person is going to the domain of Hades."
Thinking of this, his eyes fell on the excited Philoctetes and returned as soon as he touched her, making him sneer.
(End of chapter)