Chapter 585: Preparations (1/2)
”Climb the Mount of Olympus? With you? Why do you need me there?” Raven was confused with their request.
At first nobody answered him, however it was ultimately Henry who decided to break the silence.
”You see, climbing Mount Olympus isn't as easy as it sounds. Mount Olympus is unlike that of any other mountains, it's one of a kind even in the Divine Realm.”
”Throughout the generations of descendants our sect has, only a handful of people on each generation managed to climb the peak of Mount Olympus. Even for us, War Gods, this isn't an easy feat to accomplish. Forget about how much time it's going to take surmounting it due to it's sheer size, there are numerous trials at each points of the mountain, making it that much harder to climb.”
”Throughout our experience, we only managed to confirm one thing about the mountain. And that is, the trials on the way to peak or even just the checkpoints, are ever-changing. Some trials are easy while others are just incredibly difficult that it will force any hiker to retreat.” Henry explained.
”The Celestial Ascension Platform is open for use.” Theo added, ”Sect Master said that whatever's in there will definitely give us a chance to get stronger. However, even for us War Gods, our strengths aren't there yet to guarantee that we will get something out of that place. Hence we were tasked to improve ourselves but surmounting the peak of Mount Olympus first.”
”It all sounds easy on paper but in reality though? It's incredibly difficult to pull that off.” Logan commented on the side.
”There's a total of 13 Checkpoints on Mount Olympus. Before anybody could reach a checkpoint, they will experience at least three to five trials, the closer you are at the peak the harder the trials gets. As for us, we barely qualified for the 6th Checkpoint during our last attempt, which was two months ago.” Charles added.
”Uh...are you sure that you came to the right person?” Raven asked unsurely. ”From what you've mentioned so far, what you need is someone who can help you on clearing the trials. I'm not as strong as any of you here, why not ask for other War God's help?”
”We would if we could but you see, the Sect Master gave us different tasks to clear before we we're allowed entry to the Celestial Ascension Platform. The other guys are currently doing their own thing. Additionally, we're not recruiting you to help us clear the trials. What we need, is your help with the journey towards the said trials.” Charles replied.
”You mean aside from the trials, there are still other elements that affects your hike? Yeesh, sounds rough.” Raven smiled wryly.
The other War Gods nodded in unison with somber faces. Theo then said: ”The climate of Mount Olympus could be summarized using one word: Aggravating.”
”True.” Henry chimed in. ”It could be warm and relaxing in the beginning however in the next second, you'll be faced with either a blazing heat, a horrendous storm or a blizzard. Sometimes you'll experience two climates at once, which is confusing and really irritating.”
”You'll get some moments of peace where the climate will ease up but only until you reach 3rd Checkpoint. Go past that and the climate will no longer give you any chances. This makes resting pretty much impossible.” Logan sighed.
”Which means that not only we have to deal with the unreasonable climate, we also have to clear the trials. This activity is energy consuming, not only that but it's also mentally taxing, which is why many people failed the challenge before. It is even possible to die on the way there so we have to be extremely careful.” Charles added.
”We are recruiting you because of your resourcefulness.” Henry stated, ”The way how you managed to create a formation which basically neutralized the irritating heat of Asphodel was truly an eye-opener. We want your help as a support, if you can do something about the aggravating climate of Mount Olympus, then we'll do the heavy lifting.”
”Ah, I see.” Raven nodded to himself. He remunerated to himself for a bit before eventually saying: ”Well, if it's just the supporting duty, then I think I can manage. Sure, I'm in. When do we go?”
Hearing his reply caused the four War Gods' faces to lighten up.
”Three days from now. But if that's too short for you then we can adjust it.” Henry replied.
”Three days it is then. I'll inform Senior Brother about it.” Raven replied.
Him and the War Gods then talked about the important things that they need to prepare for the hike. After that, they spent time talking about random things before his visitors eventually excused themselves since they too have to prepare for the trip.
Raven went back to his residence and asked Kyrie to do some errands. Even though he will only just be a supporter in this trip, he has to make sure that he'll pull off his own weight.