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In the Trojan War,

The later stages of the battle became a stalemate.

In order to defeat the allied forces in one fell swoop,

Hector abandoned his defense of the city and instead challenged Achilles to a duel to observe the weaknesses of the enemy's strongest hero!

This is an extremely risky move.

but--

To protect his wife from humiliation, he was willing to give his all in the brutal battle, even risking his life to bear the consequences of defeat, because that way he could...

"Once you die, you can sleep peacefully under the mound of earth, and no one will hear your (Andromak's) wailing and screams as you are dragged away."

This is what Hector originally said.

Even in death, his thoughts were still with his wife, and what he worried about most was still her.

What I didn't want to hear was her wailing during her suffering; that deep affection and love was truly moving.

In fact, Hector, the tough-looking man, was also a kind, loving, and tender-hearted man.

His deep affection was also well demonstrated in the latter half of that heartfelt confession, filled with fervor and indignation.

It is worth mentioning that before setting off, he calmly did two very important things:

First, he removes his helmet and crown, tenderly embraces his young child, bows his head to kiss him, expressing his final fatherly love, and then loudly prays to all the gods, hoping that they will bless the child to grow up healthy and to surpass him in future excellence;

Secondly, he entrusted the child to his wife, stroked her and told her to "manage the work, the loom and the yarn rod, and supervise the maids in the house" in the future. He comforted her and encouraged her to face life bravely and educate the child well.

Chapter Twelve: Do you want to be ashamed in front of the Trojan women with their flowing skirts?

"Honor your gods, love your women, and defend your country!" These were the words Hector once conveyed to his warriors, and they were also his life's belief.

Perhaps it's a case of those involved being confused while bystanders see things clearly.

Perhaps it was because of God's perspective that Night knew from the beginning that Troy had already been abandoned by the gods.

Hector, unaware of this, clearly still held great respect for and expectations of his gods.

But the night knew perfectly well that when the gods worshipped by humans were self-aware individuals,

No longer an intangible and immaterial product, a mere illusory spiritual sustenance, faith is easily betrayed...!

Hector, whose entire life was dedicated to the title of 'Guardian',

Having reverence leads to restraint, and having something to protect leads to fearlessness.

In summary, his life was always guided by a sense of responsibility.

The things that one "must protect to the very end" are what make people spare no effort and energy.

Life, faith, and homeland—these are the most important and essential parts of life that must be protected, and they are what inspire the deepest power within the human heart.

This made Hector, a mortal hero, invincible on the battlefield, even so powerful that he once went toe-to-toe with the demigod Achilles.

With their formidable tactics, even the demigod's spear that pierced through the meteor was helpless.

[Deeply Affectionate] —

This is his strength, but it is also his weakness!

At this moment, Ye seized upon its weakness...

Ye's calm and sharp mental strength is powerful not only for himself, but also for his ability to quickly calm down and adapt on the battlefield.

It also made him realize that he could perceive the nature of other people's personalities and emotional changes to a certain extent.

It is also true,

Only through these days of contact could he confirm that Hector was still the 'Hector' he knew.

He is indeed a good man, a good husband, and a good father, as recorded in that myth and legend.

It can be considered one of the few oddities in the Greek epic poems (it stands out among a bunch of non-flammable materials, which is actually a compliment).

At this moment, Hector was caught in a mental struggle because of Night's words.

in silence……

Seeing this, and knowing that Ye had already begun to hesitate, she immediately added fuel to the fire.

at this time,

As long as you look into the night

You could see that his eyes were bright, as if flames were burning within them.

Recalling the image of Hector's noble character and passionate, true nature as a man, as recorded and described in my mind.

He took a deep breath, following the emotions stirring within him, and said, "I know what you're thinking about, and I'm thinking about these things too."

but--

You must take the lives of the people of Troy, the lives of your wife's parents and brothers, and the chastity of the sorceresses who serve your beloved gods.

Are we to entrust all these precious things of life and loyalty to the elusive concept of fate?

Or should we pin our hopes on the enemy's mercy in sparing the innocent civilians?

If I were to flee from battle like a coward, I would be utterly ashamed before the elders and brothers of Troy, before the Trojan women in their flowing gowns.

My own heart would not allow me to do this. I know the actions of the brave warriors, their courageous tenacity, their eternal struggle alongside the Trojan warriors at the front, to win great glory for themselves and for our fathers.

...If you are afraid,

Then please let me leave.

Let me go and fight alone.

As the last sentence fell...

It was done in one go, yet it was deafening.

"!!!" Buzz. Hector's brain and ears seemed to vibrate, no,

Even for Hector, it was more than just a simple vibration;

Upon hearing Night's words, Hector felt a profound and soul-stirring shock.

Ye's words struck a chord deep within him.

It was as if he had shouted out the voice of his heart, and in his daze, he seemed to see another 'self'.

This heartfelt self-examination is akin to a game-changer.

For a moment, Hector was stunned and felt his scalp tingle...

Hector suddenly shivered, and his back broke out in a cold sweat.

This is bizarre, I don't know what's wrong with me...

It even gave me the feeling of facing my future self, glaring at me and questioning me.

It's not surprising that Hector would feel this way.

This is entirely because of this passage.

Eighty to ninety percent of them were intended for Hector's future confrontation with the powerful Greek enemy.

These are the exact words he spoke to his wife when he wanted to put himself in a desperate situation and then escape.

At that time, he had experienced the hardships of ten years of war, and he came to understand and express his innermost thoughts and life lessons.

For Hector, who was still ten years ago, it was a deafening and guiding light.

It includes a sense of responsibility, the duty of a man to protect his homeland and country, and the responsibility to protect his loved ones.

This brilliance of noble character, so rare in the ancient Greek world, shines brightly.

The first time it shone in the Greek world,

However, it was Pu Zhao, the original author himself.

And what about Hector at this time?

He was trembling all over, his eyes were wide open, and even his eyeballs were bloodshot.

He was so ashamed he wanted to disappear...! He seemed to understand, and while letting out a sigh of relief, he chose to completely follow his heart.

That's right, death isn't scary, but there are things that are scarier than death!

You're right... I'm sorry.

I really shouldn't have waited until I knew how powerful the enemy was.

They chose to abandon their own people and their allies.

As a prince of Troy,

Until the very last moment,

I should never abandon any of my people. Thank you, night.

Thank you for waking me up.

I have felt your noble character and your deep love for Troy.

Okay! Let's go crazy this once!

Hector, Troy's greatest hero, never feared death, nor did he fear any challenge!

As Hector spoke, his blood began to boil.