This transmigrated young man, Jason, is not a paragon, and he is neither proud nor ashamed of it.
He was born and raised like this, and this is what he is.
And due to the same, he is still struggling to live in this world with the name Jason given to him.
So, he is working hard to walk out of the fate of the original Jason, and maybe, get a peaceful life after accomplishing it and becoming a God.
Therefore, he prefers to not interfere in too many things that will eventually increase trouble for himself.
Although, most of the time, things haven't been working out as he expected and events have been following their own rhythm.
He is also aware of the famous saying from his previous world, that with great power comes great responsibility... But, although this young man does not deny the truth, greatness, and importance of this statement, he does not want to become a responsible hero.
However, this also doesn't mean he is a coward and it also doesn't mean he won't even try to help someone in need.
After all, he has already given up on the easier choice given by Hera, just because he didn't think it was right to take that path and he didn't want to forever be separated from everyone he has known till now.
Although, he didn't mention the second reason to Athena, because he was really afraid that Athena might actually force him to become her believer.
Therefore, if he found out that Heracles and other heroes have really failed in killing Chimera, then he will definitely lend them his strength and make efforts to kill Chimera.
So Hestia also understood that although Jason has been verbally selfish, and from his perspective, he might really think of himself as someone very selfish, if something really happened, then Jason will definitely take initiative to pick up his arms to walk to the front while complaining about it being so troublesome.
'This child doesn't want to do it, is unwilling to do it, but it doesn't mean... he won't do it, rather, I, a Goddess, believe that this child might even be the first one to come forward and even bring many others along with him.'
Therefore, Hestia smiled at Jason and did not continue to ask anything more to Jason.
"Then go, child."
And before Jason left, Hestia patted Jason's head again and said with a smile: "Do what you like, complete it in whatever way you want, if you don't want to meet the King of Lycia, then don't."
Jason sighed in relief upon hearing this.
After nodding to Hestia and expressing his gratitude, he rode on the Pegasus and embarked on his journey with Hestia's blessing.
But, shortly after Jason left, Hestia looked at the back of Jason flying away on Pegasus, then suddenly patted her head lightly, as if she has suddenly thought of something.
'No, I forgot to ask him for a tribute... And this kid too, I didn't mention it, so he also didn't give it to me!'
As Hestia thought of this, she remembered the appearance of Athena, who was holding a harp and showing off in front of her last night.
So Hestia puffed up her cheeks while making a mental note to mention this upon meeting Jason again.
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But at this time in the sky, Jason, who is riding the pure white Pegasus, seems to be slapping Pegasus on the head while complaining.
"Brother Pegasus, you are not honoring our friendship, we have been friends for years now, why are you so decisive every time while selling me out!"
Pegasus neighed twice as if answering: 'What can I do except for selling you out, I also can't resist the gods!'
Although Jason didn't understand Pegasus's reply, he is also aware of this fact.
"At least, before you sell me out, shouldn't you at least give me a small hint and remind me... Next time some god comes out and you don't remind me, believe it or not, I will pull out all your feathers, then use them to develop flying potions!"
When Pegasus heard this, with a high-pitched cry, he began swaying in the sky.
Jason was so frightened that he hurriedly hugged it and then comforted him for a while, by saying things like he was only joking, till Pegasus stopped scarring Jason.
While feeling helpless, Jason can only take out the compass given to him by Athena, and after thinking about Chimera in his heart, he made Pegasus speed up in the direction shown on the compass.
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The monster Chimera that Jason is going to deal with this time is the child of Typhon and Echidna.
As a matter of fact, the three-headed hell dog, Cerberus, who is the gatekeeper of Underworld, as well as the poisonous Hydra and the invulnerable Nemean lion, who in the future are both killed by Heracles, all three are also children of Typhon and Echidna.
Therefore, the Chimera, that Jason is about to hunt now, is stronger than the normal Chimera monsters.
In the original mythology, under the guidance of Athena, it was killed by the hero Bellerophon, the son of Poseidon but raised by Glaucus believing that Bellerophon is his own son.
Athena would have given the golden bridle to Bellerophon so that he can tame Pegasus and eventually kill Chimera with Pegasus's help.
But now, Pegasus is already following Jason.
And Hestia has also taken over this matter, so naturally, now this matter has nothing to do with Bellerophon.
With the fast speed of Pegasus, by the end of sunset, Jason found Chimera, who is fighting against many warriors in battle armor on barren land.
And moments after arriving, Jason easily noticed the battle going on below is proving to be very tragic for the warriors' side.
After all, this huge Chimera can breathe out really corrosive flames, much more dangerous than a normal fire.
And this corrosive flame has formed a flame circle around Chimera, due to which none of the warriors are able to go forward without suffering from serious injuries.
Moreover, ordinary bows and arrows and other weapons can barely scratch this Chimera.
Therefore, even though there are hundreds of warriors around here, who are jointly fighting against a single Chimera, this battle is proving to be almost one-sided.
With an increasing number of warriors constantly being killed or disabled due to being caught by heads or tail of Chimera or by being burned in the corrosive flame!
Jason frowned, and he turned his head to look and confirmed that the sun has already gone down, then he looked at the sword of Apollo, the God of Light, at his waist.
'Looks like it's too late to use this now... but it doesn't look like even one of those below can survive this night.'
Jason sighed while mentally complaining a little, then he lightly patted Pegasus on the head.
"Well then, let's start, Brother Pegasus!"
Pegasus neighed softly, then looked at Chimera, with the head and body of a lion, head of a goat, and a tail ending in the head of a snake, on the ground and his expression became serious.
Then, after Jason held Pegasus tightly, both began circulating magical energy in them with all of their strength and Pegasus began galloping in the sky.
Immediately, Pegasus's pure white body began emitting bright but beautiful white light, and this white light soon enveloped both Pegasus and Jason, finally turning them into a dazzling white meteor under the night sky.
And this meteor directly flew towards Chimera!
"Look, what is that?!"
On the ground, among the warriors struggling to fight against Chimera, a few of them naturally noticed the bright white meteor that seems to be falling from the night sky.
And with such a huge magical reaction, not to mention the warriors below who noticed this mostly because of the bright light, Chimera also obviously noticed this.
After sensing the threat posed by Pegasus directly flying towards it, Chimera immediately stopped its indulging slaughter of warriors, then it couldn't help but raise its lion head and let out a piercing roar at the Pegasus and Jason.
But, finally, under the surprised eyes of many warriors who were besieging Chimera, the falling meteor directly collided with Chimera.
'Boom--!'
Along with a loud noise, the warriors felt the land under them trembling.
And, soon warriors noticed that as if a real meteor has fallen and hit the ground, a huge crater has appeared on the ground, with Chimera naturally at the center of the crater, but still moving.
And seeing this, at this moment, even Jason, who is sitting on Pegasus again flying in the sky, is also surprised... both at Pegasus possessing such power and Chimera still not sustaining even a single deep injury.
Obviously, Jason is completely unharmed himself, after all, although he is not really immortal like Gods, both his body and soul have been quenched with Styx and unquenchable flame.
So, dealing safely with just this much speed and strength isn't something difficult for Jason, especially when he isn't the one attacking or being attacked.
"Brother Pegasus, you are indeed amazing!"
Jason praised without hesitation while patting Pegasus's head.
"His-!"
While flying over Chimera, Pegasus neighed out loudly, and under Jason's praise, raised his head and showed a proud look, even the flapping of his wings became a little faster.
After all, for the first time, Jason has truly praised Pegasus for anything other than being a good experimental material source or test subject.
And upon hearing Pegaus's voice, warriors on the ground recovered from the shock and subconsciously focused their attention on the pure white Pegasus.
So they also naturally discovered Jason.
Who at this moment is brightly illuminated by the still bright night sky that has just begun appearing.
They naturally noticed that Jason is dressed in white clothes and his short golden hair that is looking dazzling due to reflecting the last rays of light.
So, both due to distance and Jason's short golden hair reflecting the light, most of the warriors on the ground are unable to clearly see Jason's face.
Therefore, a similar thought popped up in the mind of almost every warrior watching this scene.
'Following a star falling from the sky, a god has come down to the land for saving mortals.'
Even, for this reason, many warriors excitedly put down their swords and shields, then knelt down on their knees to worship Jason.
But Jason currently isn't paying attention to the reactions of warriors on the ground, because under the frowning gaze of his emerald eyes, Chimera, who has just taken a fully powered blow from Pegasus, has stood up.
After shaking the dust on its bruised body, Chimera raised all three heads to glare at Pegasus and Jason, then let out an even harsher roar.
'I knew it, how can slaying the legendary Chimera be so simple."
Jason sighed, then, from the silver bag Athena has given him, he took out a sword to replace the sword of the God of Light.
Then, Jason jumped down from the sky.
His white clothes fluttering in the wind made him appear very conspicuous in the night sky, so Chimera didn't even think about it, and reflexively opened its mouth on the lion's head and spewed corrosive flames toward Jason falling on him.
"Be careful!"
Seeing this, many warriors on the ground immediately remembered just how many of their fellow warriors have been burned to ashes in these flames and subconsciously raised their voices to not let the God in their minds get hurt.
But they can only see Jason's figure being swallowed by the corrosive flames.
As a matter of fact, this Chimera's magical corrosive flames are indeed quite powerful, even Pegasus had to immediately fly higher to avoid getting burned by the flames that aren't even directed at him.
Moreover, most people don't get to meet a God even once in their lifetime, so, although these warriors also believe that Gods are very powerful, they have no idea about exactly how powerful.
Therefore, at this moment, many warriors, who have been fighting a tragically losing battle for a long while, could not help but feel despair in their hearts, thinking that even the gods could not kill this monster.
Even Chimera proudly looked at Pegasus, but Pegasus only returned the gaze of looking at a fool.
And as expected by Pegasus, Jason, dressed in undamaged clothes white as snow, rushed out unharmed from the flames.
And while Chimera was still stunned, Jason strongly kicked Chimera on the head!
'Boom--!'
Chimera once again got suppressed to the ground.
Then Jason got up from Chimera and looked at the molten and deformed sword in his hand, and sighed depressedly: 'Yeah, it's indeed troublesome!'
Do you know, in Greek Mythology, it is speculated that Bellerophon's story was purposefully written to provide a lesson in the proper relationship between a mortal or hero and the gods.
Which is: when Bellerophon was young he honored the gods and won their favor as well as fame and wealth, but eventually, his pride got the better of him and he died as a cripple roaming the earth with no one to record his end.