Undercover Approval

Eden had endured an arduous 300-year journey making his way down to Greece, Eden has finally reached his destination. His entire body was numb with the anticipation of the kind of terror that awaited him.

His mission was to find a place renowned for breeding superhuman soldiers, also referred to as Spartans - the mere mention of their name sent shivers rapidly down people's spines.

Legends had it that these warriors were ferociously skilled in combat and their barbaric nature left behind a trail of blood and horror.

Eden had heard whispers of the Spartans' ruthlessness and could not help but feel a terror that crept slowly down his spine as he approached the Spartan's abode.

These warriors were notoriously well-trained, and it was a common belief that a single Spartan could take on ten men at once their fighting skills culminating from a lifetime of grueling training and an unmatched thirst for bloodshed and power.

As his heart thumped relentlessly against his chest, he could feel the cold sweat starting to trickle down his forehead. Even as a tribrid Eden had never felt so close to his mortality before.

As he approached Sparta, he could see the darkness and bloodthirst reflected within their eyes. With every inch that he came closer, the chilling reputation of these legendary warriors grew stronger - it was a place of nightmares, where they relished in the screams of their fallen enemies.

The moment Eden set foot in Sparta, he could feel the weight of an unspoken tension that seemed to hang in the air like a tangible entity. Everywhere he looked, every corner he turned, he could see the traces of powerful soldiers marching with purpose, their weapons glinting menacingly under the sun's harsh glare.

As he traversed the labyrinthine streets, Eden noticed whispers and snatches of rumors spreading through the locals like wildfire. Some pointed in his direction, their voices hushed with fear and apprehension, while others shot him curious glances - a stranger in their midst was a rarity indeed.

Suddenly, a man emerged from the crowd and blocked his path, his stance aggressive and unyielding. "Who are you and what is your purpose in Sparta?" the man demanded, his eyes narrowed in suspicion.

Undeterred by the man's hostility, Eden met his gaze with a steely resolve. "I am Eden," he stated firmly, his voice carrying an undertone of unflinching determination. "And I have come to seek admission into the Spartan army."

The man's eyes flickered with a newfound respect at Eden's unwavering resolve. "Very well," he said curtly. "I will guide you to seek an audience with King Demaratus, but know this - the path to becoming a Spartan warrior is fraught with obstacles and dangers unlike any you could ever imagine. Be prepared to push yourself to the limits, for the slightest weakness will be mercilessly punished."

Undeterred by the guide's warning, Eden kept his resolve and the guide just continued courteously leading him to the grand hall of King Demaratus. But unbeknownst to Eden, the king himself was present in disguise, watching his every move like a hawk. As the two finally approached the king, Eden dropped to his knees, bowing before the disguised monarch. With gravelly amusement in his voice, the king inquired about Eden's weapon proficiency and the young warrior responded confidently with the words "Sword, spear, bow, and shield."

Impressed by Eden's answer, the king decided to put his skills to the ultimate test. He commanded Eden to face his two generals and their lieutenants in an arena, with the citizens of the kingdom gathered to watch the spectacle. As Eden made his way through the cheering crowd towards the battlefield, his mind raced with the challenge ahead. At once, he calmed himself and focused on the task at hand.

The heavy atmosphere bore down on him as he readied his bow and took the first shot, quickly taking down one of the lieutenants. Then, the other lieutenant advanced towards him with a shield while his general attacked with a sword. Eden expertly defended himself against both, using his sword to block and follow-up with swift counter strikes. His skills were put to the test as the general got closer to delivering a final blow, but just in the nick of time, Eden knocked him out, leaving an opening to eliminate the shield-wielding lieutenant.

With a well-placed strike of his sword, Eden took down the shield lieutenant, now focusing all energy on the sole remaining general. In hand-to-hand combat, the general proved to be a formidable adversary, even landing a vicious slash across Eden's face. But even with the injury, Eden remained focused, using a combination of swordsmanship and magic to turn the tide of the fight in his favor.

With one final, decisive motion, Eden took down the general, leaving the crowd stunned at the young outsider's display of skill and courage. After the hard-fought victory, King Demaratus yielded to Eden's bravery, offering him a coveted place as captain in his army and bestowing upon him the name "Nyx," in honor of the dark goddess feared even by mighty Zeus himself. With that, Eden became the first outsider to become a true Spartan, a living legend in a kingdom full of other-worldly warriors.