The celebration banquet ended with both guests and hosts in high spirits. Although no one drank alcohol to stay clear-headed, the double blessings were enough to make everyone genuinely happy.
Liang En was among the happiest, partly because he had resolved a regret from his previous life, and partly because the completion of the treasure-clearing work had finally led to the unveiling of this round's cards.
According to Liang En's observation, he received the cards right after he unearthed the set of golden jewelry that was considered Helen’s crown in another world.
In other words, the core of this relic turned out to be this set of jewelry. This indeed surprised Liang En, as he had always thought the core of the relic was the entire ruined city, not such a small piece of jewelry.
"Could it be that the story of Troy is a compilation of several different tales? Is this item really Helen's crown?" Liang En couldn't help but think. Considering that the epic was compiled from oral traditions, it wasn’t impossible.
For instance, in a certain era, there might have been a famously beautiful woman in Troy, and when poets told the tale, they modeled Helen after this beauty, depicting her as the cause of great conflict in the poetry.
This wasn’t far-fetched. Take China, a civilization that meticulously records history, yet the existence of Diao Chan, one of the Four Beauties, remains a mystery.
Even though the other three beauties likely did exist, most of the stories we know today are heavily embellished by later generations, with little historical evidence to support them.
Helen was probably the same; she might have indeed existed in history, but her role in inciting war was likely due to political and economic reasons. However, in the retellings, people unconsciously attributed the characteristics of all beautiful women to her.
This might also reflect the differences in how various civilizations viewed women. At the very least, there were significant distinctions between how women were regarded in Greece and Troy.
Undoubtedly, these findings alone could allow Liang En to publish three to five substantial papers, or even ten if he stretched the material. But more importantly, he had obtained several impressive cards this time.
"Quick, show me what cards you got this time!" Back in the room, Joan of Arc eagerly asked Liang En about the cards he had gained from the operation, knowing that this was what he looked forward to the most now. "How’s the overall situation?"
"The overall situation is very—very peculiar," Liang En replied, sensing the three cards in his mind. One had a seven-colored glazed hue, another was golden, and the third was silver.
"This time, the card combination is something I’ve never seen before: none of them are consumable cards, but three skill cards and enhancement cards of relatively high levels."
"It seems this relic indeed holds some incomprehensible aspects, but that should be a good thing," Joan of Arc nodded slightly. "I'll stand guard for you while you prepare the cards."
"Thanks." Liang En nodded slightly and lay down on the bed, closing his eyes. He knew the situation was becoming increasingly dangerous, and he had to seize this opportunity to complete his final preparations.
*[Divine Archer (SR)]:* The story of Troy begins with the Trojan prince Paris. Before his birth, his mother had a dream predicting that this child would bring disaster and misfortune to the kingdom, so he was abandoned.
This prediction came true as he became involved in a dispute among the goddesses on Mount Olympus, deciding who was the most beautiful among Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, ultimately awarding the golden apple to Aphrodite.
Later, to reclaim his aunt Hesione from Greece, Paris was sent by his father to the Greek mainland, where he met Helen.
They quickly fell in love, and without hesitation, they eloped, an act that became the catalyst for the Trojan War.
In the epic, Paris is known for his charm, yet in his duel with Menelaus, he was as frightened as a man who encounters a snake in a valley, retreating with trembling limbs and a pale face, ultimately losing the duel miserably.
However, this does not mean he was just a pretty face with a silver tongue. Having been nursed by a bear when he was abandoned, Paris not only possessed the strength of a bear but was also a highly skilled archer.
Although archers of that era were often seen as weak and cowardly, Paris earned honor with his bow, striking the famous warrior Achilles at his only vulnerable spot—the heel—and killing him.
*Enhancement Card (One-time use):* Consuming this card grants you mastery of the archery skills of the Trojan hero. However, if your body does not reach the level of a hero, this skill cannot be utilized.
"This skill is just what I need right now." A smile appeared on Liang En’s face as he looked at the card. The *[Body of a Demigod (Gilgamesh)]* card perfectly matched the prerequisites for using this skill.
In the Trojan War, those who became heroes often possessed divine blood, but this divine lineage was not as ancient as the demigod of humanity.
Therefore, with the enhancement from Gilgamesh's demigod body, Liang En could easily wield the skills on this card, potentially surpassing Paris himself in this regard.
"Alright, let's see the next one." After storing away the silver card, Liang En turned his attention to the golden card. Surprisingly, this golden card turned out to be a skill card.
*[Walls of Troy (SSR)]:* According to legend, Dardanus, the son of Zeus and the sea goddess Electra, left his homeland after his brother’s death and arrived at the Mysian Gulf.
The king of that time, Teucer, warmly welcomed him, granting him a piece of land and giving him his daughter in marriage. The land was named Dardania after him.
When his grandson Tros became king, both the Teucrians and the Dardanians were naturally called Trojans, or Trojans.
After King Tros died, his eldest son Ilus inherited the throne. Once, he received a cow as a gift from the king of Phrygia, along with an oracle: wherever the cow lay down to rest, he must build a fortress.
He followed the oracle and built a fortress, but unfortunately, his son Laomedon was a tyrannical and ruthless man. Not only did he deceive his people, but he also deceived the gods. Seeing that Troy lacked strong fortifications, he decided to build a wall around the city.
After Poseidon completed the wall, Laomedon chose to default on payment, an act that naturally sowed the seeds of the city's destruction. But in any case, the city did acquire a solid wall, built by the gods, which withstood the Greeks for ten years.
*Skill Card (Permanent) (Active):* By consuming one Legend Point, you can create a barrier around yourself as solid as the walls of Troy in legend. The barrier’s strength extends beyond just the physical realm and includes mystical aspects as well.
Each Legend Point can increase the radius by 10 meters or maintain the barrier for 1 hour, but once established, the barrier cannot be moved.
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