Chapter 155: The Power of a Hero

Inside Mycenae, there is a place that looks plain on the outside, but inside it houses architecture full of the artistic style of the time.

"Please enjoy." Aerketuosi poured Yu Lin a drink made from an unknown fruit.

It was sour‑sweet and quite tasty.

Yu Lin set down the Ceramic Cup and asked:

"Let's get down to business. What did you come to tell me?"

Seeing him go straight to the point, Aerketuosi skipped the usual flattering formalities and gave a slight smile:

"Just now I told them that your aura is powerful; I have never felt such a strong aura on any warrior before."

"But you are indeed human, not a god, so…… I would like to ask you."

"Would you stay in Mycenae as Honorary Commander, Chief Elder, and High Priest?"

All three positions are beneath the king alone, yet above ten thousand people.

This surprised Yu Lin—not that he was offered such a rank, but that he could directly promise such official posts…… The status in Mycenae is not simple.

Yu Lin shook his head: "Sorry, I have no such intention, and I won't stay here long."

"Consider me just a wanderer."

"Anything else?"

Aerketuosi saw his refusal, a hint of disappointment flashing across his face, but he merely smiled and said, "Fine, I respect your wishes."

Then, he took a bronze plaque from his chest and handed it to Yu Lin:

"This is my identification badge, should any short‑sighted scoundrel offend you later."

"After all, your appearance and us..............."

"Just state this directly."

"No need," Yu Lin pushed the bronze plaque back, stood up, and left a remark:

"Your acting is a bit poor."

Having said that, he turned and left, disappearing quickly, unknown where he went.

Aerketuosi watched his vanishing silhouette, his smile still on his face, murmuring softly:

"Indeed, I saw it…… another 'hero'-like figure, huh?"

He shook his head, did not dwell further, and got up, heading to a small room at the back.

Inside the small room stood a roughly two‑meter‑tall humanoid statue, with some offerings placed before it.

Aerketuosi knelt on one knee before the statue and bowed his head:

"The task you ordered me to do, I have already completed."

There was no reply, as if he were talking to himself.

But a flicker of light flashed across the statue, moving so fast that Aerketuosi thought it was an illusion.

Yet directly before him, a cup materialized solidly.

It contained a translucent liquid.

Aerketuosi lifted the cup and stared at the liquid inside.

Under the light, it radiated a dazzling array of colors.

Without any hesitation, Aerketuosi gulped the liquid down in one mouthful, and in the next instant—

the cup fell from his hand.

Aerketuosi collapsed to the ground, his face contorted, veins bulging, as if countless tiny insects were crawling through his vessels.

His fingers dug deep into the floor, knuckles whitening from the strain, and a suppressed low growl emanated from his throat.

But quickly, the pain receded like a tide, replaced by a surging power that roared through his body like magma.

He slowly rose, feeling the muscles filled with power, his bones emitting faint cracking sounds.

He clenched his fist, and the air in his palm snapped with a booming crack.

"Is this… the 'hero' kind of power?"

Aerketuosi whispered low, excitement flashing in his eyes.

"How powerful!"

He raised his hand, gave a gentle swing, and the gust he sent shattered the nearby ceramic jar; shards flew, striking the wall with a dull thud.

Immediately after,

Aerketuosi knelt again before the statue, respectfully saying:

"Thank you for your gift."

This time the statue gave no response, and he stood up and left.

He looked at the spot where Yu Lin had just been sitting.

Aerketuosi's exhilaration from just gaining great power vanished instantly.

When he was merely an ordinary person, he could only sense Yu Lin's greatness, but now he possessed 'hero'-level power……

Even Yu Lin's lingering aura allowed him to feel an immense, boundless presence.

In other words, before he thought Yu Lin's one hand could defeat ten of him; now he believes Yu Lin's one hand could defeat ten of his enhanced self, yet he remains seated, not taking the initiative to attack!

What a terrifying outsider, and no one knows where he came from…… No wonder the deity had to bring him here personally.

Deities have strengths and weaknesses, and heroes naturally do as well.

He feels that among hero ranks, his level is average, while Yu Lin's… perhaps only just below the gods?

Aerketuosi shook his head, suppressing his thoughts, and also holding down the swelling pride brought by his power increase.

He turned his head toward the Royal Palace, stepped outside, and headed toward it.

Mai Xi Ni Xicheng.

Dusk dyed the whole sky red, Yu Lin sat on a stone step, holding a golden‑brown, crispy roasted leg of lamb, fat dripping through his fingers, its aroma filling the air.

He ate the tender lamb meat while gazing at the staggered houses and streets below.

The setting sun's afterglow fell on the stone road, coating the whole city in a warm orange‑red hue.

Just as he was savoring the food, a faint "gurgle" sound came from beside him.

Yu Lin turned his head—

A roughly ten‑year‑old blond girl was hiding behind a stone pillar, eyes fixed hungrily on the leg of lamb in his hand.

Her azure eyes were wide open, her little mouth slightly ajar, a strand of clear drool sliding from the corner of her mouth. Her small hand clutched the pillar tightly, seeming both eager to approach and a little timid.

Yu Lin, being a great benefactor, gave her a gentle smile and waved, "Come, to brother here."

The girl hesitated a moment, then could not resist the scent's temptation and stepped forward cautiously.

Her clothes were a bit tattered, but Wash very clean, and her golden hair glittered in the sunset.

Crunch.

Yu Lin broke off a small piece of the uneaten lamb leg and handed it to her, "Please eat."

Seeing she didn't take it, he shoved it into her hand, "What? Afraid I'll traffic you?"

"Eat boldly."

"Thank you, brother." After the girl said thank you, she first took a small bite, then her eyes lit up, and she devoured it ravenously, oil filling her mouth.

"Yes, exactly like that, bite in big gulps." Yu Lin laughed and asked again:

"What's your name?"

The girl swallowed the lamb in her mouth and replied:

"I am Li Ya!"

Li Ya ah..........

Hearing that, Yu Lin's eyes showed a hint of nostalgia.

When he first went to see Jesus, the widow Mary's daughter next door was also named Li Ya……