The Goddess of Forgetfulness, Lethe - (2)

Today marks the second day of the Olympia festival in honor of Zeus. The events include foot races, javelin throws, and chariot races.

As with yesterday, I plan to sit and watch the competitions with Goddess Lethe. Climbing the stone steps in search of a seat, I overheard the conversations of nearby mortals.

"Is the first event the foot race? Last time’s champion was..." "But in the end, won’t another one of the demigods win?" "Of course, without the bloodline of the Olympian gods, even the heroes can’t hope to win..." "Hey! But …