Chapter 7: The Oracle's Warning

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Soon after the banquet, I sought out the Oracle of Delphi. I had heard rumors that she could see beyond the veil of mortal understanding. I needed to know what fate awaited my son, Odysseus Jr. Was he destined for greatness, or would he be consumed by the legacy of his name?

The journey to the Oracle was long and fraught with danger, but I was determined. When I finally stood before her, the sight of her clouded eyes chilled me. She spoke in riddles, but one thing was clear: "A bloodline touched by gods cannot escape the wrath of mortals."

I left the temple with a growing fear. Our family's connection to the gods, once seen as a blessing, was now a curse that could destroy us all.

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