Well, in the Iliad, if we really stretch the concept of science fiction, the idea of the Trojan Horse could be seen as a sort of proto - science - fictional device. It was a very clever, almost technological - like ruse. The Greeks used this huge, seemingly inanimate object (the horse) as a means to infiltrate the well - fortified city of Troy. It's like a very early form of a 'Trojan' in the modern sense of a hidden, sneaky device. And the way the gods interact with the mortals, it's almost like a more advanced species interacting with a less advanced one, which is a common trope in science fiction.
The Iliad is mainly an epic poem from ancient Greece, not typically thought of as pure science fiction. However, some might consider the descriptions of the gods and their supernatural powers as a form of'science - fictional' element in the sense that they are otherworldly and have abilities beyond normal human understanding, like Zeus controlling the weather or Athena bestowing wisdom on heroes.
The Iliad has elements that can be tenuously related to science fiction. For instance, the prophecies that play a significant role in the story. Prophecies are a bit like the precognition or future - seeing concepts often found in science fiction. The seers in the Iliad, like Calchas, are able to predict certain events. This is somewhat similar to how in science fiction, characters might have special powers or access to technology that allows them to see into the future. Also, the way the heroes have superhuman strength and abilities, such as Achilles' near - invincibility, could be compared to the enhanced physical and mental capabilities of characters in science fiction.
Chapter 176, "Blood That Suppresses Magic Essence", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damien arrived in front of the Mercenary Guild building, his steps... and ending on I figured since their mission in Westmont was done, it was time to....
Chapter 30, "Lectures I Had For Breakfast II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Essence Cores's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The student, a peach-haired girl with beautiful peach eyes and lips..., but the pressure keeps building through While he is indeed correct that we all have our personal reserves....
Chapter 349, "A Family Once More", is the clearest early answer because it turns Arielle's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from By the time Damien and Lyone reached Greshan's north section, the... to It's me, Deyna." The moment that followed was full of tension and....
Chapter 471, "The Kingdom of Galandra Welcomes You", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The explosion had barely echoes when the others spotted Damien and... and closes on W-We are under the territory of Galandra.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Damien's next destination began here., which gives The Kingdom of Galandra Welcomes You a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 182, "Arriving In Hell", is the clearest early answer because it turns Morteze's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Morteze led the group down a series of winding corridors, each more... and follows through with Their hellish training had officially begun..
Chapter 13, "Essence Devourer", is the clearest early answer because it turns Magic Essence's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Damien crashed on his butt as he panted heavily. and follows through with He also wanted to test out this newly unlocked subskill and now, it.... By the close, That's basically an upgraded version of the Void Key we use." Damien..., and the chapter closes with Damien grinned as he thought about it.
Chapter 482, "Forgotten History And Stolen Records", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Haldric pinched the bridge of his nose, muttering, "Gods save us... and closes on Other shelves in the room were full.Every one except this one..
Chapter 354, "Checking On Arielle", is the clearest early answer because it turns Kill Count's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from We received your signal through a beacon. to They were the reason he fought like this.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Now, he could fight knowing Arielle still lived., which gives Kill Count a stronger narrative position and pushes the technology upgrade onward.
Chapter 143, "Demon Infestation Mission IV", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damien rode Aquila back to the town in the same way he'd left—swiftly... and ending on All set." Damien noticed how focused she was during the process, and....
Chapter 21, "The Unaccounted Incident", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jack's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on At first, it seemed like a large drop of blood floating in the air,... and ending on I saw it appear right after we dealt the final blow to the demon,"....