I want to become an immortal God!

Persephone has followed Hades to leave.

And, after sensing Demeter's divinity, Hermes, who has already taken back his staff and flying shoes, naturally ran away.

So Jason and Hecate appeared in front of the golden-horned deer.

After appeasing the golden-horned deer, Jason turned his eyes and asked Hecate: "Teacher Hecate, are we now going to Underworld?"

"Um." Hecate nodded then looked at Jason who seemed to have something to say but is hesitating, and continued: "What is wrong, is there anywhere else you want to go to?"

Jason, who was hesitating for a while, cautiously looked at Hecate and said: "Before I go to Underworld, I want to see Teacher Chiron again."

"You can go wherever you want, but why are you staring at me like this?"

'Isn't it because I'm afraid that you will get angry.'... Jason, who is thinking like this, showed a very bright smile to Hecate.

Therefore soon, before Demeter has not returned, using her powers, Hecate teleported Jason and Golden Horned Deer to Arcadia.

*****

Outside the Mount Pelion townlet where the Centaur Sage Chiron lives.

After teleporting, Hecate did not walk in with Jason but left a spell on his body.

So, when he wants to leave, he just needs to call her name under the moonlit night.

"Oh, right."

However, before she left, Hecate seemed to have suddenly thought of something, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a smile that made Jason feel rather uncomfortable.

"When you come to the underworld this time, I hope you will be mentally prepared because there is another pleasant surprise waiting for you in the underworld."

And after speaking this, Hecate left.

'Plesant surprise? ... What other surprise could be greater than the tempering my soul with the Unquenchable Flame?'

Although Jason was puzzled, he couldn't think of anything for a while, so he entered the Mount Pelion townlet with the Golden Horned Deer.

As soon as he walked in, Jason saw Hercules who happened to be going out.

"Brother Jason?... Jason, you're back!"

After not seeing him for three months, Heracles, who has grown a little taller, couldn't help but show a surprised look after seeing Jason.

Being excited, he wanted to go forward and give Jason a hug.

In response to this, Jason has yet to react, but Golden Horned Deer has already unceremoniously kicked away Hercules who was running over.

"Wait, Sister Deer, he is my senior and my best friend!"

When Jason saw this, his heart almost stopped in fear!

'Sister Deer, you are really brave. You probably don't know who you are kicking. He is Heracles, an illegitimate son of Zeus!'

"It hurts, this... who is this deer?" Heracles, who was kicked aside by a deer's hoof, got up and looked a little surprised while observing the golden-horned deer.

"Brother Hercules, this golden-horned deer is given by the noble Goddess Artemis to protect me. She didn't mean to do it just now!"

Jason hurriedly stepped forward to help Heracles up, and while explaining it, he also explained its identity to Heracles, so that Heracles doesn't do something reckless.

Because Jason remembers that one of the twelve labors of Heracles was hunting this golden-horned deer so, at the very least, Heracles does have the potential of being able to subdue this deer; therefore, these two fighting against each other will not result in something good.

"Goddess Artemis?"

Upon hearing this, Hercules looked at Jason in a daze.

One of the twelve main gods of Olympus, with her temples in so many places in Greece, Heracles naturally knows who she is.

And just when Jason was about to briefly explain the situation to Hercules, he heard the sound of hurried footsteps.

Chiron, the centaur sage who has sensed Jason's aura, has also arrived here.

So, Jason, upon seeing Chiron, immediately shook off Hercules and slightly ran towards Chiron.

After stopping in front of Chiron, Jason's mood is obviously a little excited: "Teacher Chiron..."

"It's good... that you are alright." Chiron touched Jason's head by squatting down, then observed Jason's body and said with concern.

Although Jason's time with Chiron is less... to be more precise, he, who has transmigrated into this world, has spent less time with Chiron than Hecate.

But in terms of the trust, Jason obviously trusts Chiron more.

Because Jason knows that Chiron has been working and thinking sincerely for him!

Then, although Heracles has received a task from Chiron to go outside, Chiron noticed that he is now unwilling to leave because of being able to meet his best friend after three months, so Chiron told Heracles to postpone it for the time being and return with him.

It is because of Jason that Heracles, who was once secretly called a monster, had established some friendships with many of Chiron's students.

But obviously, among the many students of Chiron, his friendship with Jason is obviously the best!

As for whether this is good or bad for them... Chiron can't determine it for sure.

Because behind both of them, there is the shadow of a terrifying Goddess!

As a matter of fact, quite a while ago, Jason was observed... to be more precise, Jason was chosen by that goddess.

It is actually because of her that Jason's parents were spared from the disaster, and he was able to safely arrive here to learn from Chiron.

And that goddess also happens to have a very deep relationship with Heracles, but not a good one, as she will be bringing nightmares to Heracles, for a long time!

She is one of the Olympians, the Queen of Gods, the only legitimate wife among the many lovers of the God-King Zeus, Goddess Hera!

As a matter of fact, in all Greek myths, behind almost every hero, there is a shadow of at least one god.

So, as a mortal, Jason, who is not even a demigod, was able to summon so many heroes in the future to build the Argo and take the Golden Fleece, obviously would be supported by more than one God.

Still, the one mainly behind Jason's future success would have been Hera, because he is Hera's believer!

Only now, Jason has defected to Hecate.

And regarding this, Hera is not aware of it, at least for now...

Mostly because the god-king Zeus has chosen to hide the matter about Persephone from Hera, although, it is obviously not because of Jason.

He decided this mainly because Zeus was caught by Hera when the last time he was laying with a river goddess and she is currently angry at him, so he decided to not involve her in an important matter that involves one of his illegitimate daughters, Persephone.

Jason, who is still unaware of his relationship with Hera, after entering Mount Pelion with Chiron and Heracles, did not hide it from them and began telling them about the recent events he went through.

And when Hercules learned that Jason had actually done such a big thing and encountered so many gods, he was stunned with his mouth open.

"Brother Jason, you actually accomplished such a great deed, you are really strong!"

"...It is a different matter if other people tell this to me, but Brother Hercules, you better keep quiet about this!" Jason replied to Heracles with an annoyed tone.

However, Chiron paid attention to a completely different aspect from Heracles.

"But...haven't you completely offended Goddess Demeter like this?" Chiron frowned and worriedly said to Jason: "Jason, although you have been favored by many gods by now, if Demeter is really angry and insists on pursuing it..."

'They won't necessarily choose to protect you!'

Chiron doesn't need to state this clearly, Jason also understands this in his heart.

"Don't worry, Teacher Chiron... I know it fairly well!"

Therefore, Jason has naturally thought about countermeasures long ago!

At least for now, Jason feels that there are three goddesses who won't immediately give up on him.

Queen of Underworld; Persephone, his teacher; Hecate, and Athena; the Goddess of Wisdom!

And with them around, even if Demeter really blamed him and planned on pursuing it, he would be able to resist for a short time. And in that short time, Jason would have a lot of room for manipulation.

In fact, it's not a very powerful tactic, because this 'story' in itself exists in Jason's mind.

Demeter has been reluctant to let Persephone marry Hades, the biggest reason behind this is actually that she is afraid that she would not be able to meet Persephone from then on!

However, after Persephone becomes the Queen of Underworld, it is not entirely impossible for her to return to the land and meet Demeter.

"Really...it is good that you have thought about it."

Chiron was relieved when he noticed that Jason didn't seem to be lying.

"Then Jason, what's the reason for you coming to see me this time?"

Who is Chiron? He is the centaur sage, the mentor of Greek heroes, so it really isn't difficult for him to see that Jason has been hesitating and has something to say.

"...I really can't hide anything from you, Teacher Chiron." Jason smiled at Chiron then glanced at Heracles beside him.

"Heracles, you leave first."

Hercules opened his mouth, then looked at Jason and Chiron, but after hesitating for a while he left.

"Teacher, you know that I've always been reluctant to be a hero, right?"

"Yeah." Chiron nodded.

"I'm not really disgusted with heroes, but if it comes to me becoming a hero... Actually, I don't want to!" Jason said seriously, and for the first time, he began explaining the reason behind this thought.

"Because there are too many things a hero needs to carry. But I just want to live for myself and live my life in peace! ...I am sorry teacher if this is disappointing you."

[T/N: I really dislike giving out spoilers, so I have explained the above ironic statement in the Author's thoughts so those who don't want to, can skip it, as you won't miss anything.]

"No, no." Chiron smiled and touched Jason's head while continuing: "Everyone can have their own ideas and ambitions, and as a teacher, I will only pass on what I can teach to you. As for the road, it is of course up to you to choose and walk on it."

"Thank you, teacher...and to describe my thoughts in just one simple sentence...I want to live."

Jason continued speaking softly: "I just want to live, to be safe, and not be controlled by anyone!... That's all."

"I originally thought that as long as I have learned magic from Teacher Hecate and become stronger, then take a different path from the future I know, I would be able to achieve it."

"But after this trip and meeting many gods, I understood."

"It is impossible!"

"Because in this world, they are the only ones who can remain aloof!"

"So, teacher, I have decided that in order to live, I want to... become an immortal god!"

[T/N: For those who might have not known about this, I won't be uploading on weekends.]