Speaking in a deep voice, Heracles looked at the demon in front of him, which was nothing like he had imagined, and spoke frankly.
Indeed, the story of Oedipus had surprised him, but he had seen similar things more than once on his journey.
Looking at the mortal realm, he could find the most noble of men, as well as the most despicable. He could find the most honest, and also those who were full of lies.
In comparison, when the great hero set foot in this ancient valley that had existed for over a thousand years, an inexpressible insight was transmitted to his heart through the unique order of the Sphinx's domain.
Here lay the wisdom and longing of countless heroes of the mortal world amassed over a millennium, coupled with greed and fear.
Countless mortals have viewed this place as a challenge for the wise, a step on the ladder to fame, yet none have truly defeated the master of this domain.
Oedipus was the closest one, but he too had failed.
