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Chapter 7 Phaeton

Mount Olympus, the temple of the sun god Helios.

The furnishings in the temple are extremely luxurious, the dome is supported by gorgeous columns, the walls are inlaid with shining gold and brilliant gems, the two silver gates are carved with beautiful patterns and unknown murals, and Heffy is parked beside him. The sacred sun chariot built by Storrs, the four golden flame horses pulling the chariot snorted and were ready to set off at any time.

Helios sits on a throne decorated with emeralds, and behind him stands the three daughters of his sister, the moon god Selene, Tarot, Oxo and Karpo, who have weak powers and are rare and have no authority. goddess.

It is rumored among the gods that the three goddesses were born of him and his sister Selene, but they are not. Their real father is Zeus, the current king of gods.

At the order of Zeus, Helios only took care of them, pretending to be their biological father, and not allowing them to take power with low potential without authorization.

Helios also has a son named Phaethon. No one knows who the biological mother of this child is, but he can only be sure that he was not born to Helios' nominal wife and sister, the moon god Selene.

Maybe Helios's father, the ancient sun god Hyperion, and his mother, the goddess of light Theia, knew, but they had already been sent into the abyss by Zeus, the king of gods.

That was before Helios caught up with Zeus, the king of gods, and became the new sun god.

At that time, few people paid attention to him, and no one cared what crime he committed.

So as soon as Helios found out that his wife had been unfaithful to him, he immediately made her 'disappear' forever.

After so many years, he has confirmed many times that Phaethon is not his son, but was born to his wife and her lover.

On the emerald-decorated throne, Helios clenched his fists, his eyes flickering coldly.

It is different from before, he is now the noble sun god, driving the sun chariot across the sky every day to bring light to the earth.Even among the eternal gods, he is the top handful.

Some people stared at him, and some people wanted to replace him.

He has to abide by the rules in everything he does, pays attention to his teacher's reputation, and can't leave anyone with a clue.

However, the most unbearable thing for the proud Helios is betrayal, and all betrayers must die.

He wants Phaeton to die!
Right now, right now, right now!
For this reason, Helios did not hesitate to use dirty means to tarnish the glorious image he has maintained for a long time.

After all, there will always be a god in charge of authority related to secrecy, so he doesn't care if he knows this matter.

The tall silver gate of the Temple of the Sun was pushed open at a corner, and Phaethon, the son of Helios in name, stepped into the temple through the crack in the door.

Even though he had been here many times, he was still amazed by the beauty of the temple and the majesty of his father Helios.

Phaethon walked towards his father, but he didn't dare to get too close, because when he met him, Helios always radiated light and heat, which made him unbearable.

Seeing this, Helios hated it even more. How ironic that the son of the sun god couldn't bear his light.

But he asked kindly, "What wind has brought you to your father's palace, my child?"

Phaethon had never seen his father so kind, and instinctively felt that something was wrong.

But there seems to be a magical power in his heart, driving him to a certain goal, which can't be erased or erased.

So Phaethon let go of his worries and said, "Dear father, recently there are always people behind me who are slandering me."

"It is said that I just claim to be your son, but I am actually a wild species, and my father is an unknown wild man."

"As soon as I turned around, the person disappeared."

"So I'm here to ask my father to give me some proof, so that I can prove to those who slander behind my back that I am indeed your son."

Helios restrained the radiance that surrounded him, and stepped forward to embrace Phaethon.

He said, "Phaethon, I can attest that you are indeed my child."

"I love you like I love your mother."

"In order to dispel your doubts, please ask me for a gift! Use it as your voucher."

"I swear to Styx, the River Styx, that your wish will be granted."

"But!" Helios paused.

"Phaethon, you have grown up, and you have the ability to measure the weight by yourself."

"If you ask me for a gift that you shouldn't take, then you will die without a burial, and you can only be soaked in the water of the river Styx without source forever."

Phaethon was happy in his heart, he knew that his goal had been achieved.

Because the Styx is one of the few things in the world that can affect the eternal gods, no matter the gods or mortals, the oaths made on it must be fulfilled, otherwise they will be sucked into its river and sink forever.

Although the location is in the underworld, the Styx of the Styx has no definite source. This river with powerful rules seems to have emerged from the void. It had no name at first. Kex called it by its first name.

In fact, this river has no master, and Styx, who is in charge of it, is the goddess of hatred and authority. Her children are respectively in charge of victory, strength, passion and violence. During the war, Styx and her children rushed to Mount Olympus first to help out, and Zeus handed over the river to her, and Styx got involved in the power related to the oath.

But the end of the oath, the source of the power to bind the gods, is still Styx the Styx.

Phaeton couldn't wait to break free from Helios' embrace, and wanted to make his own request.Because he was hugging, he didn't see the determination to kill on Helios' face, and he didn't know that this was the last chance that Helios left for him symbolically.

He said: "Father, please grant my dream wish."

"Give me one day to drive the sun chariot built by Vulcan Hephaestus alone!"

The expression on the face of the sun god Helios was indistinguishable, at least Phaethon couldn't see it clearly.

On that handsome face, there seemed to be fear, regret, and... pleasure? ! !
Finally he said aloud, "My son, do you know what you're talking about?"

"No god of lesser power dares to make such an arrogant request like you."

"Your strength is not strong enough to drive the chariot of the sun, and you cannot even bear the flames emanating from its wheels."

"If you go back now, I can still meet your other requirements."

Phaethon refused, because there was a kind of stubbornness in his bones, and the evil thoughts in his heart were constantly inducing him, telling him that driving his father's sun chariot was the best proof.

So he said firmly: "Father, I don't go back on my word."

"There's nothing better than driving the Helios."

"I can definitely do it."

Helios looked at Phaethon and couldn't help laughing anymore: "Then you go."

"I'll definitely keep a 'good' look at you."

"Make sure you don't blink once."

(End of this chapter)