"The temples of traditional Greek city-states are like nobles who are lofty, waiting for the people to donate gold and silver, and build sacred warehouses, but rarely take the initiative to help the people in their trapped cities. The priests and saints of the Temple of Hades I envision should use the gold and silver donations donated by the people to help the poor, rescue patients who have no money to see a doctor, listen to the doubts and troubles of the people of the alliance, enlighten and eliminate their confusion with words... and the temple of slaves every year is presided over by the temple...Preshinas, the Temple of Hades can provide so much help to the people of Dionia, how can the people not be grateful to the temple and not believe in it!"

Davers's words seemed to open a window for Presinas. The practice that Davers proposed, which was different from the traditional temple, made him vaguely see the bright future of the Hades Temple. He was excited for a moment, but he didn't know what to say.

"Elysee is the paradise built by Hades in hell, and his temple should be the paradise of the world and the return of the people's hearts! At that time, we will build a temple of Hades in every city of Dionys, uniting people from all over the world and all races around it. So what else can be afraid of in the Dionys League!" Daves's tempting voice sounded clearly in Presinas' ears: "Plessinas, are you willing to help me complete this great cause and become the high priest of the Temple of Hades?"

Presinus faced Davers' expectant gaze, weighed his hands a little, and nodded heavily: "I do!"

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Canios followed Avinogis to Turiyi and stayed in the hotel on the south side of Victory Square. This large hotel was funded by the Union Senate and was specially used to receive foreign guests. The rooms were usually rich, but now they were crowded.

The generals of the city-states of the Southern Italian Union, such as Coulenia, Trina, Crotone, and Crotone, were invited to attend the ceremony. If it were not for Amicles of Castellon and others who temporarily lived in Kunogorata, Cornerus's home, Niutum, and Lukalia's leaders of Grummentum were scattered at Vesba, Hemon and others, and Avinogis of Laus even lived directly at Davers' home, thus reducing the reception task to the responsible officials, Turiyi's hotel would definitely not be enough.

At this time, the lobby of the hotel is very lively. The VIPs belong to different city-states, but also belong to the same alliance. It is difficult to have the opportunity to get together. Take this opportunity to visit each other, contact each other, and discuss their views on current affairs...

Although Cannios, as an outsider, received polite reception from Diony, his request to visit Dionys immediately did not receive a good response.

The person in charge told him: "The consul, Lord Davers, is busy preparing for tomorrow's celebration. Only after tomorrow will there be time to meet him."

Although he envied others' chats and laughter, Canios and his men stayed quietly in the room because he heard that Picossis's messenger also arrived in Turiyi to avoid conflicts during meetings. It was not until he tasted Turiyi's unique food that he temporarily relieved Canios' anxiety.

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In the early morning of July 25, 398 BC, the citizens, families, free people and even slaves of Dionia gathered from all directions to the city of Turiyi. With the help of thousands of Dionian militia who maintained order, they entered the center of Turiyi one after another.

In a short period of time, all the courtyards, houses, and even the roofs were crowded with people. At first glance, it was crowded with people and was spectacular, leaving only the huge open space on Victory Square without anyone to set foot on it.

Canios was arranged on the left step of the platform directly in front of the square. It is reported that Picoss' messenger was arranged on the right. The care of the reception staff of the Dionia avoided the embarrassment of meeting suddenly, allowing him to calm down and enjoy the celebration.

"Oh, there are so many people! Dionia is so brave and is not afraid that in the event of a riot, it will be a disaster here!" Someone next to Canios said worriedly.

"It would be better if there was a riot. In that case, Dionia would be finished!" Another man said loudly with gloating.

Canios looked back at him like everyone else.

"Yutimos, how could the Crotones let you enter the council! If there is a riot here, do you think we can escape?" Someone recognized the speaker and retorted loudly.

"Why do you want to escape? Isn't this the completion celebration of the Hades Temple? It's not a good time for everyone to meet Hades!" Yutiedmus looked like he was not afraid of life and death.

"Has the proud Crotone actually started to use verbal mockery to satisfy their lost mood after defeat?" someone immediately mocked.

Yutiedmoth's face changed immediately.

Canios had no intention of paying attention to the verbal conflicts between the people around him. He just carefully observed the surroundings of the square: It is logical that there are so many people here, it should be very noisy. But people either sit or stand, try to keep quiet as much as possible, and rarely walk around. Maybe they were warned by the alliance in advance, but for the Greeks who advocated themselves and paid attention to freedom, this performance was quite amazing! Yesterday, when Calios entered the city of Turiyi, he discovered this, and now he has strengthened his impression again.

At this time, the loud military horns sounded together, announcing that the ceremony was about to begin. People consciously stopped talking and focused their curious eyes on Victory Square.

Hundreds of men in Greek armor entered the field, and Presinas led ten male "voice transmitters" and 50 women all wore white robes and walked onto the platform with solemn steps.

The atmosphere in Dionia is relatively open, and there are many people outside the square to watch the celebration with their wives and daughters, but dozens of women appeared in public at the same time, especially in such a sacred occasion, even Hera or the temple of Aphrodite, the god of love, did not have so many priestesses. Therefore, not only the people, but also the guests from allies who came directly in front of the square began to whisper.

The neat military roar resounded throughout the city again, and the surrounding square returned to quiet again.

Presinas' high and long voice sounded: "In the first year of the 95th Olympian Games, in the Persian Kingdom, thousands of miles away from us, a group of Greek warriors were recruited by the Persian prince Little Cyrus, who loved Greece, to overthrow the brutal Persian kingdom. However, after a great war, their employers were killed in battle, and the mercenary leaders were deceived and captured by the Persians. The entire mercenary army fell into despair, but the great Hades did not abandon them..."

As soon as Prissinas finished speaking, more than a dozen harpists under the platform began to pluck the strings. 50 women in white robes on the stage opened their mouths together, and the ethereal singing sounded like a breeze blowing the whole audience.

When Carios shuddered, he felt that the hairs on his skin were standing up. The traditional hymns of Greek temples were obviously unable to compare with the harmony trained in modern bel canto. Bathed in the beautiful and harmonious singing, it seemed that even the soul was washed.

Like Canios, the others in the audience were completely immersed in the song, and in the sob sighs, they were also infected with the heaviness.

The soldiers on the field used exaggerated physical movements to show crying, helplessness and despair, and only one person in the center was lying on the ground, motionless.

At this time, the singing gradually weakened to silence, and the soldiers on the field also began to fall asleep...

Just as the people were feeling lost, a loud singing sounded again, like lightning shaking through the night sky, cheering up the audience's spirits.

I saw a man walking out of the corridor. He was tall, strong, with long black hair, thick black beard, wearing a black robe, holding a double strand fork, and walking towards the center of the square with a majestic expression...

Someone in the audience exclaimed: "Hades?! I know he is Hades!"

A small commotion broke out in the crowd, and more people stared at the field. They were already attracted by this unique performance.

I saw "Hades" coming to the center of the venue, standing next to the person who had been lying still, waving his double forks, as if using his divine power...

The singing disappeared again. "Hades" left the stage, which attracted the public to turn their heads and watch.

"Dong!Dong!..." A crisp drum sounded in the silent square. The lying man turned over and sat up, began to awaken the others, waved his arms, and encouraged them. Finally, everyone surrounded him. Someone put on a helmet with a red crown, and then lined up in front of him, and walked forward with difficulty under his leadership...

Seeing this, anyone who has heard of the legendary story of Consul Davers once vaguely understands: the extremely dazzling leader on the field should be the role of Davers who once went to Persia!

"Davs seemed to have forgotten that he was not the only mercenary leader in Persia." Thormid, who was also watching the celebration on the sidelines, complained.

"Yesterday, Daphest found me and told me about it. He said it was a need for performance and hoped that I could understand." Zantiparis shrugged, his expression calm.

"Okay, this is Dionia, he has the final say!" Thormid said helplessly: "But this kind of performance is quite interesting!"

The drum sounded from sparse to dense, with military horns mixed in between.

"Wow!!!" As the audience exclaimed, a group of soldiers appeared in the corridor, including cavalry, infantry, and archers. They were wearing long robes and long shields in their hands, and they lined up in loose formations. Under the command of a general wearing golden scales, they approached the Greek mercenaries who were originally in the square...
Chapter completed!