Fire the cannon!
Argo, fire for me!
Without hesitating too long, Jason made this decision.
Knowing there was danger ahead but ignoring it and pressing on.
In Jason's view, that was not charging forward bravely but sheer idiocy!
"This..."
Hearing Jason's command, the ship spirit could not help but be stunned.
"Master Jason, are you really... certain about using the main cannon?"
The ship spirit turned her head, gazing at the distant narrow coast, hesitated for a good while, and finally could not help but say to Jason, "Master Jason, even if those two steep sea mountains can close together, I feel the Argo's defenses are fully sufficient to withstand it; we just need to activate the magic barrier.
After all, the main cannon requires a full month to recharge after each use..."
"No, directly deploy the main cannon and grind that dangerous strait flat!"
Jason interrupted the Argo and said, "Argo, have you considered if those two sea mountains are destined to close together.
When they close, unstoppable.
Possessing the power to tear apart everything that enters, what then?"
As the words fell, before the Argo could react, Jason, with a serious expression, continued, "Or if there is some mystical power in that coast that can interfere and affect the normal operation of the ship's magic arrays, what then?"
Hearing these two statements from Jason, not only the Argo but even the nearby Argo heroes fell into silence together.
After all... it sounded inexplicably reasonable.
Only Atalanta rolled her eyes again beside him.
"Do not forget, under the gaze of the great gods, we are heading to distant Colchis to obtain the Golden Fleece and complete this great journey.
Along the way, we will encounter all sorts of dangers, various hardships.
To avoid shame, to prove to the gods that we are qualified to complete this great journey, we must face dangers without holding back.
No matter what danger, no matter what matter.
We should all muster twelve parts spirit and treat it with utmost seriousness!"
Knowing there was difficulty ahead but pretending not to know and proceeding without preparation was, in Jason's view, utter idiocy.
And clearly having a solution but hesitating and not using it, sitting idly until the last critical moment.
This, in Jason's view, was also absolutely not rational behavior.
The best way to resolve danger was undoubtedly to strangle all dangers in the cradle!
Thus, playing the pig to eat the tiger was a tactic Jason would absolutely not use, because in his view, that was truly being a pig.
If not moving, then when moving, strike like thunder.
When facing matters, absolutely do not sit idly; instead, take the initiative!
"It seems... truly quite reasonable."
Heracles, beside him, revealed an expression of having gained profound insight.
Then he cast a few admiring, worshipful gazes toward Jason.
Originally, in Heracles' heart, Jason was the little junior brother who needed his care and protection.
But after the Hydra incident and the experiences of this time.
In Heracles' heart, Jason's image had gradually grown taller!
"Captain Jason is right; for any matter, we should indeed think thrice before acting, not rush blindly!"
Theseus also spoke.
He probably recalled the underworld incident back then.
Thus, his current expression was quite serious as he said earnestly to everyone, "Do not forget, we are now a whole; we are all heroes of the Argo going to accomplish a great cause!
Never let a small oversight, a lack of importance, lead to irreparable regret in the future!"
With Heracles and Theseus both expressing agreement.
During the initial selection of boarding personnel, they had vaguely demonstrated their own strength, conquering many with their powerful abilities.
Now, with Jason also deeply winning the hearts of the crew's heroes.
Thus, with these three speaking, the crowd naturally would not oppose.
All mustered twelve parts spirit, revealing serious expressions.
Seeing this beside him, Atalanta could not help but turn her head away, unable to bear watching.
These people on the ship were undoubtedly the most outstanding heroes of the current divine age of ancient Greece.
And now, under Jason's "influence," they were undergoing change.
Atalanta could not help but think, when this journey ends, what would they become.
And thinking of them, assimilated, learning to act like Jason in the future.
Facing danger, think thrice before acting.
Against any enemy, each one eager to grind bones to dust, even extinguishing the soul's flame!
Atalanta could not help but shiver slightly.
Ah, great moon goddess Artemis, look, this, this... Ah, great moon goddess Artemis.
Atalanta did not know what to do and thus instinctively began praying to Artemis; as for what to pray... she did not know either.
If Hermes were here, seeing this, he would probably pat Atalanta's shoulder earnestly and tell her not to pray to Artemis for a short time.
Best to find a place to hide.
Or, never leave Jason's side for a lifetime.
Otherwise...
Even the goddess of lovingkindness has her asura side!
In any case, after a bout of persuasion, the Argo ultimately fired.
Above the clouds, as the spying gods were still discussing the sea demon Scylla matter.
In an unguarded moment, a brilliant light pierced the sea surface once more!
And under the Argo's bombardment, actually, the Argo crew had not even had time to see the spectacle of those two sea mountains that could close and separate.
They were turned into faint light spots by the Argo's main cannon, forever vanishing into the sea, vanishing from the world...
Hera: ???
Hestia: ???
Amphitrite: ???
Hermes: "Holy crap, are you trying to kill me?!"
The three goddesses, upon sensing the Argo firing the main cannon again and instinctively looking toward it, all had question marks appear above their heads.
The most unfortunate was Hermes.
He had originally prepared to land on that strait, awaiting Jason's arrival.
Truly fortunate that he was half a beat slow, dozing on the way while pondering how to reunite with Jason.
Otherwise, Jason would have obtained precious data on the Argo's main cannon firing at a god.
Now it was fine; no need to ponder.
Nearly affected, Hermes, in a flurry, had one of his flying shoes knocked off, falling into the sea, whereabouts unknown.
Causing him to plunge directly into the water.
After a bout of floundering, he finally flew up on one foot, black lines on his face, and climbed onto the Argo.
Here, Jason was listening to the Argo's report.
Upon learning the dangerous strait had turned to light and vanished, feeling greatly relieved.
He then turned and saw Hermes climbing up, drenched and utterly disheveled.
"Lord Hermes?"
After looking several times to confirm this disheveled person was Hermes, that cunning and troublesome god, Jason could not help but be stunned.
Then he hurriedly stopped the few heroes who had drawn weapons and approached Hermes, preparing to interrogate who he was and why he came aboard the Argo.
"How did you come here, and you... you..."
How did you end up like this?
Looking at Hermes, whose clothes were soaked, with seaweed even atop his head, and missing one shoe on his foot.
Jason's expression was exceedingly strange.
Deep in his eyes, there was even a hint of schadenfreude.
Although Hermes' relationship with Jason was actually decent, and he had helped Jason quite a bit.
But at the same time, he had pitted Jason not just once or twice.
Whenever encountering him, Jason always harvested trouble, and almost always not small trouble!
Thus, Hermes was nearly the god Jason disliked most in his heart.
"You still say, is it not because of you..."
Hermes looked up, originally wanting to vent his resentment at Jason, but then he saw the surrounding surprised Argo heroes.
Thus, Hermes' words caught in his throat.
If it were just Jason, Hermes would not care, might even pounce on Jason and wrestle with him.
But with so many people...
"I... That was because I was just fighting, battling an utterly terrifying sea monster!"
He, one of the main Olympian gods, had no face left!
Would he say that he had just been startled by the Argo's main cannon, clearly not hit, but scared enough to lose a shoe and fall into the sea?
Thus, with eyes turning, Hermes immediately fabricated this lie and said, "As for you all, why did you just fire the Argo's main cannon?"
"The seagull told me there was an extremely dangerous sea mountain ahead; they would close when the ship entered. I felt there might be unknown dangers inside, so I ground it flat with the main cannon."
After Jason answered truthfully, he paused slightly, looked at Hermes before him, and then said, "I wonder, Lord Hermes, where is the sea monster you were fighting now? If you do not mind, we can help."
Hearing this, Hermes was inwardly startled but kept his expression unchanged, saying, "No need, Jason... Actually, you guessed right; that coast was indeed very dangerous, and the sea monster I just fought is inside!
Because it was so dangerous, I acted, thinking to help you clear this obstacle.
I must say, this ship made jointly by your teacher and the goddesses is truly excellent; the main cannon just now has already blasted that sea monster to slag!"
"I see." Jason nodded expressionlessly, bowed his head to Hermes in salute, and said, "Thank you for your assistance, Lord Hermes!"
As he spoke, with his head lowered, the corners of his mouth could not help but curve upward.
Inwardly, he was overjoyed!
How well Jason understood Hermes; if there truly were dangerous sea monsters ahead, would he help resolve them?
He would have sat to the side watching the show, and if there were melon seeds, he might have been snacking on them!
Thus, evidently, he had just encountered the main cannon, been startled, and thus ended up in such a sorry state!
And now, because of loving face, he had to swallow this resentment, brush past the matter, unable to vent his anger.
This... how pleasurable!
Serves him right!
Hermes looked at Jason, head lowered, body trembling slightly.
The corners of his mouth twitched twice; clearly, the clever him also knew Jason had absolutely guessed the truth, thus immediately elevating his position.
Making it hard for him to cause further trouble.
And indeed it was so, because look around now...
"So that is how it is; so Lord Hermes was helping us!"
"Wow, there really was a terrifying monster inside; Captain Jason was right after all!"
"Thank you, Lord Hermes; you have worked hard!"
"From now on, we must earnestly follow Captain Jason's suggestions!"
Hearing the words from those around.
Seeing the admiring gazes they cast.
And looking at Jason before him, who after saluting, smiled without speaking.
Hermes was utterly frantic inwardly!
So infuriating, truly infuriating, but he had to maintain a smile!
Then, with a smile on his face and inwardly emmm-ing, Hermes, after dismissing the heroes on the ship, grabbed Jason and pulled him aside alone.
"Smile, you still smile!"
Hermes glared at Jason.
Jason blinked innocently at Hermes with a bewildered expression and said, "What are you saying, Lord Hermes... Oh, I understand; my gratitude just now was not sincere enough, right? Here, I once again offer my highest thanks to you, Lord Hermes..."
"Enough, enough; stop that!"
Hermes waved his hand speechlessly, then with eyes turning, he suddenly smiled again, his mood instantly improving, and said to Jason, "By the way, little Jason, this time I came to bring you two pieces of good news!"
...I knew it; encountering you is never good.
That is why I say, you truly deserved what happened just now!
"Lord Hermes, may I ask what the two pieces of good news are?"
Jason smiled, emphasizing the words "good news" heavily.
In response, Hermes naturally did not mind and said cheerfully, "The first piece of good news is about the next trial... Hera has already set a trial for you, and incidentally, the one who proposed and planned it was me!"
As he spoke, Hermes raised his head, looking quite smug.
Seeing this, Jason's eyelids twitched.
"Then, respected Lord Hermes, what is the second trial?"
Knowing that the more he cared, the smugger Hermes would become, Jason simply skipped it and asked about the second matter.
Hearing this, the smile on Hermes' face gradually faded as he looked at Jason before him.
His expression rarely serious, he said, "The second matter is... Hera has finally realized.
Realized that you are none other than the white-robed Heracles!"