Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

Thetis visits Hephaestus at Mount Olympus to request armor for her son Achilles, who faces a dire fate in battle. Hephaestus, grateful for Thetis's past kindness, agrees to forge the finest armor, shield, and weapons for Achilles. Meanwhile, in Troy, Hector prepares for battle, reflecting on his responsibilities and the sacrifices made by his family. He is determined to lead the charge against the Greeks, despite his wife's pleas for caution. The emotional weight of duty and love weighs heavily on him as he readies himself for the impending conflict, knowing the war's outcome rests on the Trojans' shoulders.

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