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Chapter 3 - CHAPTER 3: WE WELCOME YOU WITH GUNS

Alex went to Hercules and sat on a chair near the training area. Hercules noticed his moody expression, walked over, and sat beside him.

"Finally, you're going out, kid! Good!" Hercules said with a grin.

Alex slowly turned to him, his face twisted in anger. He yelled, "Why are you sending me away? What have I done wrong to you and Father?"

Hercules burst into laughter. Alex lost his patience and snapped, "What are you laughing at? This is a sin in heaven!"

Hercules finally stopped laughing and said, "Why do you even want to stay here?"

Alex looked confused. "Because you're all my family! How can I leave you?"

Hercules chuckled and shook his head. "Alex, I'm going to tell you the truth. Except for Lord Zeus, no one here is your real family."

Alex's eyes widened. "What do you mean?"

Hercules looked up at the sky. "Your mother and father were the greatest heroes in my eyes. The only thing they loved and cared for—other than their duty—was you, their only son." He turned to Alex. "Even in the midst of war, your mother once told me, 'I want to protect the world where my son can live happily.'"

Alex stared in awe. "Really?"

Hercules ruffled Alex's hair and smiled. "Mhm. Your father always carried you on his shoulders and played with you."

Alex struggled to remember, his mind grasping at faint memories. Seeing his frustration, Hercules laughed.

"Tell me, Alex—what does this heaven offer?"

Irritated, Alex answered, "Happiness, no hunger, no death, and comfort."

Hercules nodded. "And do you know their value?"

Alex hesitated. He had never thought about it before.

Hercules sighed.

"When you've never struggled, what's the meaning of comfort?

If you've never felt hunger, how can you understand the value of being full?

If you've never known pain or tears, how can you truly appreciate happiness and joy?

And if you've never stood face to face with death, how can you know fear, conquer it, and stand bravely?

if you never fight in the war , how can you know what real peace is like

savoiur each moment and second , like that what i called a adventure ."

Alex stood, staring at the sky. "Uncle, I want to ask you something."

Hercules looked at him, confusion flickering in his eyes. "What is it?"

Alex turned to him, determination burning in his gaze. "If I want to learn more about my mother… how strong do I need to be?"

Hercules studied him for a moment before answering. "Train harder. Push yourself beyond your limits. Your mind and body must be as strong as the gods themselves."

Alex nodded, a small smile forming on his lips.

Hercules returned the smile and said, "I hope you remember all the techniques you've seen so far." he made the fist bumps with alex with the smile .

"Remember! If you ever need help with training, if you ever feel like you've hit your limit—just call me! I'll be there to help you!" Hercules said firmly.

After that, all the pain in Alex's heart seemed to fade. He walked toward his friend Annabeth. The moment she saw him, she hugged him tightly and started crying.

Alex hugged her back and asked, "Why are you crying?"

Annabeth wiped her tears and said, "What will you do if you get exiled from heaven?"

Alex laughed. "Me? Exiled? No way! I'm just going home to see my parents. After that, I'm going on an adventure!"

Annabeth looked at him with a cold expression. "Hey, can you even eat with a spoon?"

Alex felt embarrassed, rubbing the back of his head with an awkward laugh.

Just then, Athena, the goddess of war, approached him. "Hello, Alex. Let's go—I've prepared some farewell gifts for you."

She led him to the Library of Heaven's Art. Bending down slightly to meet his gaze, she said, "Pick four of the best books. I recommend combat arts and magic."

" run alex run we had only one chance for taking and reading it !" in his mind

Alex could barely contain his excitement. He had never been allowed to enter this section before. He scanned the shelves, flipping through various martial arts books, until his eyes landed on one with a peculiar name—an old, worn-out tome that seemed different from the rest. He picked up a book on footwork as well.

" this book looks old but ! it had cool name and sword with magic symbol !", he said in hie mind with .

Moving to the weapon arts section, he noticed a book wrapped in burned cloth. Something about it intrigued him, so he took it along with the others and showed them to Athena.

She barely glanced at them before nodding. "Good choice, boy! You're good to go."

Later that night, Alex went to bed as usual. A few hours later, Mary came to wake him up.

Alex sat up, his eyes still heavy with sleep. "Hey, Mother… why so early?" he mumbled.

Mary gently held his arm and helped him up. "Alex, remember—whenever you feel like crying, just think of me or at least say my name. Promise me," she said softly.

Alex nodded and replied, "I will keep my word, Mother."

As they stood in front of the Judgment Hall, Mary suddenly vanished. Alex looked around, confused. "Where is Mother Mary? what happen ! where did every one gone to !"

He hesitated for a moment before pushing open the massive doors. They creaked as they slowly swung open.

"The child of heaven!" a powerful voice announced.

Angels sang a beautiful, rhythmic hymn as they welcomed Alex into the Judgment Hall. The souls of heaven stood in reverence, filling the grand chamber. At the front, Zeus and Mary smiled warmly at Alex.

Alex walked inside and bowed before Zeus.

Zeus nodded. "From this moment forward, I grant you authority over the skies and thunder, just as I wield it—as your grandfather!" he declared with divine power.

" why is father zesus giving powerfull authoritys ! did had any work to do on earth ," he though in mind .

Mary stepped forward. "A body that cannot be pierced or cut down—I offer you the Dominant Body," she said, her voice full of love.

Zeus continued, "These gifts are not from heaven but from your mother, who wished to bestow them upon you."

He stepped down from his throne. In an instant, Alex's shirt vanished, revealing his bare chest. Zeus released a powerful aura, unsealing a sacred mark on Alex's body. A brilliant light radiated from the mark as Zeus carved his lightning authority into it. When the process was complete, Zeus returned to his throne and sat down.

"Whoever wishes to bid their farewell, do so now or forever hold your peace."

Gabriel stepped forward. "We will always miss you," he said with a gentle smile. He took out a small pouch and placed it in Alex's hand. "Pour a drop of your blood on it."

Alex bit his finger and let a drop of blood fall onto the pouch. Instantly, it resonated with his energy.

"This is the Infinite Pocket—it will allow you to carry anything you need," Gabriel explained before stepping back.

One by one, the angels came forward, each offering Alex a parting gift.

Raphael opened a small box in front of him. "Alex, you are special—different from the rest. If you are ever gravely injured, use this. It will heal you completely. But be careful… and always help those in need."

Hercules stood before him with a smirk. "Kid, remember what I told you," he said.

Alex nodded and hugged him.

Then Michael approached and placed a ring in Alex's hand. "This is your Army Command Ring," he said.

Alex was stunned, his face frozen in shock.

Zeus walked beside him and spoke. "Michael and I have chosen forty angels to serve under your command. For now, they will continue their training here, just as you did at other releams "

michale smile at him and say " when the time arrives ! they will fight along side you !".

Michael walked toward him as a door opened beside them. Alex hugged Zeus tightly and said, "Always remember to talk to me, Great-Grandfather!"

He stepped through the door, leaving heaven behind.

But the moment he set foot outside—

Hundreds of guns pointed at him.

As Alex moved to greet them, an unnatural silence fell.

Then—

BOOM!

A single gunshot cracked through the air like a thunderclap, shattering the silence. A fraction of a second later, the world erupted. The air shattered with a deafening roar.The air shattered with a roar as machine guns and rifles unleashed hell, bullets twisting through the air like fire. Explosions cracked the ground, shaking the sky with shockwaves of destruction.

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