Chapter 58: Planning Stage
Going to ask Jason for help—would that really be okay?
Eikou doesn't have much confidence in his heart.
Not to mention whether Jason is good at helping others with matchmaking, even his own romantic history has never been handled properly.
"Why don't you just try asking—consider it killing time,"
Gawain says. "Even if you find it hard to believe, Jason is actually the class leader of the Greek Class."
"…No, that part I actually believe very much."
Eikou says.
Sure enough, it's still better to try asking.
Someone who looks so ordinary and timid yet can become the leader of a group of domineering-style heroes from Greek mythology must definitely have strengths in other areas. Even if he's not suitable for talking about romance, he should at least understand the other party well.
Eikou doesn't think for long and quickly chases after him.
"Jason, I have something I want to talk to you about."
"Huh? What is it?"
Jason hugs the surfboard, his impatience clearly showing.
"Sorry, I'm very busy on my end. If you want to talk to me seriously, you'll have to schedule it at least a hundred years later—talk about it some other time!"
Busy with what—wasn't he just seizing the chance to go surfing after special training ended?
Just talking to him already makes Eikou start to regret it; Jason truly lives up to the rumors—every time he opens his mouth, he makes people want to punch him.
[Jason doesn't seem very interested in you.]
[But you still decide to understand the other party thoroughly.]
[Whether an enemy or an ally, with his status as the class leader of the Greek Class, Jason is someone you should understand well and communicate with in depth.]
[You activate High-Speed Divine Words, attempting to quickly shorten the distance between the two of you.]
A die falls.
[The result is D, check successful.]
[Thanks to your smooth eloquence, you successfully attract Jason's attention. He stops in his tracks, though his face is still full of displeasure.]
"…Uh, uh, you're talking about that sculptor girl who yells about art all day long, right?"
Jason still maintains an air of superiority, but answers honestly.
"I have no interest in her at all, and I've never had any contact with her. Even if I did know something, I might not necessarily tell you."
At this point, Jason suddenly becomes tense. "Hey brat, why are you asking about this—don't tell me you're planning to pursue her?"
"Not exactly."
Eikou shakes his head.
"Phew, then that's good. There's something I have to remind you…"
Only now does Jason let out a sigh of relief, then he speaks to him seriously.
"Under no circumstances should you get involved with Greek women in any form whatsoever. Right in front of you, there are countless bloody, living examples: Orion, Achilles, Paris, Hector, and even me! Which one of us didn't get dragged into women, or wars caused by women, and then end up with a miserable, unbearable fate? I sincerely advise you to stay far away from those women."
"Ehm..."
Eikou feels that what he says makes a lot of sense.
"To put it simply, in Greece, love and war are always tightly bound together. The more beautiful the woman, the more terrifying she is, the more dangerous!"
Jason declares firmly.
[You sense a bit of goodwill hidden beneath Jason's sharp tongue.]
[Though there is also some complaining and venting, he truly wants to advise you to stay away from Greek women.]
[The so-called most beautiful is certainly the thing most fiercely fought over, and Ancient Greece venerates tragedy, so most Greek heroes do not have good endings.]
[Thinking of the fact that you already have Medea at home, and that Medea Lily has appeared again in Chaldea, you immediately feel a slight headache coming on.]
[Although Jason does not know your true purpose, he still points out a way for you.]
"…Hey, the day after tomorrow, our Greek Class will have a social party with other classes. If you're interested, just come and join."
Jason suddenly says.
"Social party?!"
Eikou is startled.
"Why are you trembling just from hearing the word party?"
Jason is puzzled. "This time, besides Greeks, we're also inviting some people from other classes. Of course, that sculptor girl will also be there."
Eikou thinks to himself that Jason has misunderstood. He himself is not targeting Galatea at all—he just wants to ask about her situation and then find an opportunity to conquer Baobhan Sith.
"By the way, Jason, are you participating in this party?"
He asks curiously.
"Hah hah hah, you're overthinking it!"
Jason immediately shows extreme disgust and obvious fear.
"I just casually mentioned this to let you know it exists; I never once thought about participating. Building emotional connections with a bunch of women—most of whom are Greek women—just thinking about it is already terrifying, understand? Are you kidding me? I absolutely will not participate in gatherings like that! Heracles, let's go!"
After saying that, Jason hugs his surfboard and leaves immediately.
"ROARRR——"
Heracles lets out a roar, kicks Jason away, then charges straight into the sea himself.
"..."
[From Jason, you have obtained the important information that there will be a social party on the evening of the day after tomorrow.]
[Although you feel that making a trip wouldn't hurt, this is indeed a valuable opportunity to expand connections.]
[But after suffering painful lessons the previous two times, you really don't want to participate...]
[For now, just keep this information in mind.]