Chapter 8: Do You Want to Be a Hero?
Peleus left with the soldiers, and Su Muran quietly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, he always felt that this cheap father was too shrewd, and he would be seen through if he was not careful.
Thetis seemed very unhappy, her husband had been in a hurry every time she came home in recent years, and she didn't know when such a day would end.
Back at the river, the old boatman was still waiting for them. Thetis pulled Su Muran into the boat, and the old boatman propped the boat and sailed towards the other side of the river.
"Beautiful lady, do you have any troubles, why do you keep frowning?"
The old boatman couldn't help but ask, seeing Thetis's melancholy look.
"Old man, I'm worried about my husband, who is going to battle the Asians, and I can't help him. Thetis said with some concern.
"Haha, beautiful lady, I know Peleus. He and his brother Telamon had lived here since they were driven out of Aegina by their cruel father, and both of them had grown up under my watch. β
The boatman paused, and then said, "Peleus is a remarkable man, he is witty, brave, and resourceful, and there is no danger wherever he goes. There are not many humans in this world who are more powerful than him, and I think only those demigods and gods can defeat him. β
Thetis couldn't help but smile when she heard the boatman praise Peleus so much, but she kept her senses: "Old man, I'm glad to hear your praise for my husband, but don't say anything like that again." If the gods in heaven knew about it, they would be angry again. β
Hearing Thetis's reminder, the old boatman was startled, and nodded his head in agreement: "Ah, you are right, you are right. Beautiful lady, I lost my words. β
After saying this, the old boatman closed his mouth and began to concentrate on supporting the boat.
Su Muran was listening to the boatman with relish, and found that he didn't talk about it, he really wanted to know about the past of his cheap father. As the saying goes, knowing yourself and knowing your opponent will win all battles.
"Grandpa, can you tell me more about my father's youth? Su Muran opened his eyes wide and sold cuteness to the old man.
The old boatman secretly glanced at Thetis and saw that she had no objection, so he threw a kind smile at Su Muran: "Of course, it's an honor, cute little boy." β
The boatman glanced at the river bank and said, "But I'm afraid it won't work today, the boat is about to dock, I'm afraid you don't have time." I'll tell you about it next time. β
"Okay. Su Muran's face was regretful.
As the boat approached the dock, Thetis took Su Muran off the boat. She took out a few copper plates from her bosom and gave them to the boatman, but the old boatman resolutely refused to accept them, saying that Peleus had already given them.
Su Muran knew that he was lying, and when he crossed the river just now, his cheap father kept holding his mother, and he didn't pay at all. As for Peleus's two guards, not to mention, Su Muran couldn't even remember where they had pockets for money.
Thetis obviously knew, but the old man was resolute, so she had to put the money away again.
When leaving, the old man said to Su Muran with a smile: "Young boy, if you want to know your father's story, go to the downstream dock to find me, I usually hold boats there, and everyone calls me Ikaon." β
"Okay, Grandpa Ikaon, goodbye. β
The old man waved his hand at Su Muran and Titis, and propped the boat downstream of the river.
Back home, Thetis seemed to have shaken off the parting mood and began to do her chores humming an unknown tune.
Woman, I really don't understand. Just now, he still looked like He Riping Hulu, a beloved man who went on an expedition, but now he actually sang like a nobody. Su Muran secretly complained in his heart.
But thinking of the cheap dad promising him, he immediately pressed these thoughts in his heart, after all, there is still a request for others, which is a big plan for himself to become a Super Saiyan.
Su Muran squeezed out a smiling face and leaned in front of Titis.
"Mom, do you remember when Dad asked me to practice swordsmanship at home?"
"Of course, how could my mother forget what she said yesterday. β
"Can you make me two wooden swords?"
"A child takes such a dangerous ......" Thetis instinctively wanted to refuse, but remembering what her husband said last night, she couldn't help but stagnate.
Her eyes rolled, and Thetis smiled a sly one.
"Yes, you can, but you have to do your mother a favor first. β
Hearing that her mother agreed so simply, Su Muran was overjoyed. "Mom, tell me what you want me to do, even if I ask me to get my dad back, I'll promise you. β
"Didn't Mom give gifts to the neighbors today? β
I thought it was so difficult, but it turned out to be this kind of thing. Su Muran patted his chest without hesitation, "It's wrapped up in me." β
Thetis smiled sweetly: "Achilles has really grown up, and he can share his mother's worries." β
Su Muran didn't notice the deep meaning behind Thetis's smile at all, and after lunch at noon, he ran out to collect pots from house to house.
"Hello Aunt Filo, I'll take the basin. β
"Hello Uncle Crick, I'm ......"
......
After only running two or three houses, Su Muran felt that something was wrong, because he couldn't pick up the basket, so he went over empty-handed to take it. But here's the problem, there are twenty or thirty clay pots outside!
Although it was only early summer, it was still very hot at noon. Su Muran had to run home every time he wanted to return two clay pots, because three were not easy to take, and four could not be carried.
Just ran three or four times, Su Muran began to be a little overwhelmed, and according to the order in which he received, the way he walked became longer every time he went out. By the time he made his last trip, he had almost always come back crawling.
Laboriously stuffing the last two clay pots into the cupboard, Su Muran was so tired that he sat on the ground, if there was a blanket on the ground at this time, he promised to lie down and fall asleep every minute.
"Achilles, are all the tasks done?"
Thetis walked into the kitchen with a smile, and Su Muran immediately got up from the ground.
"It's all back, Mom. β
"Then let's come out to eat. β
"Mom, where's my sword?" Su Muran looked at Titis's empty hands, hoping that she would conjure two swords from somewhere.
Thetis shook her head helplessly and said, "Eat first, otherwise your mother won't give it to you." β
Hearing this, Su Muran felt that all his strength had recovered two points, and he rushed to the table with a "whoosh" and began to eat dinner, not to mention, it was still bread.
Instead of sitting down to eat with him, Tetis went out by herself, and when Su Muran finished eating, she happened to come back.
"Little hero, here comes your weapon. Thetis carried two swords and threw them to Su Muran.
Although the wooden sword looked rough in his hand, Su Muran was still very happy, this was the first step for him to transform into a Super Saiyan.
"Thank you, Mom. After getting the wooden sword, Su Muran hurriedly curry favor with his mother. Don't get carried away at this time, if Thetis is not happy to take his sword back, then he will want to cry without tears.
Seeing Thetis's expression was really useful, but there were some things she still had to say: "Achilles, although your father allowed you to learn swordsmanship, you can't use it to bully other children, you know?"
"Alright, Mom, I see. Su Muran gestured with the wooden sword to the air, not caring about answering, he was not really a child, how could he do such a childish thing. However, he seems to have forgotten that he is very naΓ―ve in his current appearance.
Early the next morning, Su Muran got up early, ran to the next door and knocked on the door of Little Pat's house.
"Oh, Achilles, what's the matter?" opened the door from the chubby Aunt Philo.
"Aunt Philo, I'm here to play with little Pat, is he up?"
"It doesn't seem like it's yet, you wait a minute, I'll call him. β
"Thank you, Auntie. β
Philo asked Su Muran to sit, and she went in to call Little Pat. It wasn't long before little Pat, sleepy-eyed, came out of the back room.
Without waiting for Little Pat to speak, Su Muran grabbed him and ran to the river, dropping a word without looking back.
"Aunt Filo, we're out playing!"
"I haven't eaten breakfast yet, ...... you?"
Completely ignoring what Aunt Philo said, Su Muran dragged Little Pat to the tree where she was playing that day.
"Achilles, what's the fun of this early morning?" asked little Pat, who was still a little unconscious, a little confused.
But Su Muran didn't care about Little Pat's state at all, he reached out to support Little Pat's shoulder, and looked at him with blazing eyes: "Patroclus, do you want to be a hero?"
Hero? Little Pat shook his head and looked at Su Muran with wide eyes. "Achilles, what did you say?"
"Ying-Xiong!"
Su Muran deliberately lengthened his voice and fell heavily. He took out the two wooden swords he had hidden from behind the tree, and his eyes shone like a magic stick, and he stared at little Pat tightly.
And Patroclus is completely stunned!