Prologue

He was running away. But where to escape? He was supposed to leave Croton tomorrow morning at the behest of Pythagoras. But now he had to run for his life. He always had the habit of snooping, but he didn't know that this habit would lead to danger in his life.

He had learned the secret of Pythagoras. The brotherhood wouldn't let him live. Even if he hides in the underworld, the brotherhood would find him. Is there any way to survive?

For now, he had taken shelter in a mountain cave. He couldn't stay here for long. The smell of danger in the air. Any sudden attack would be dangerous.

He slightly extinguished the fire. The location of the cave was not clear at first glance from the outside. No one should be able to see the fire. But he needed to be careful.

He gripped the sword tightly in his hand. This sword had saved his life many times. This time will surely not be an exception.

Slowly he left the cave. Treading carefully. The moon light was dim. He didn't know where the danger lies.

Suddenly, he stepped on a loose stone. The boulder moved from the place. His legs were shaking at the same time. Just then an arrow came and pierced the tree behind.

His head was there a moment ago. As he slipped his foot, The arrow did not hit him. Enemies knew his location.

He started to run again. One by one the arrows are piercing the surrounding trees. But it was not clear where the arrows are coming from. There was silence all around. No one was seen anywhere!

Such method was used by Brotherhood to kill the enemy. They kill like assassins from behind. Holds no evidence.

Suddenly an arrow pierced his left shoulder. He began to scare. He knew that there is poison on the tip of the arrow. He was going to last for an hour. The murderous weapon of the Brotherhood is arrow.

He knew he couldn't run anymore. The poison would slowly weaken him. Sensing the invisible people winding their webs, he had no choice but to fight.

"Stop, Hippasus. How long will you run like this?"

The voice was familiar to Hippasus. Agamemnon was his friend. Tears started coming from his eyes. His beloved close friend was a member of Brotherhood. He came to kill him. But dying in front of someone he knew is better than dying alone at the end of life.

"Do you come here to kill me?"

"The order of Pythagoras," Agamemnon said with great difficulty. He had to kill his friend. What can be more difficult than this!

But Agamemnon still didn't know why Hippasas must die! Brotherhoods were not allowed to ask questions. They were used to following orders. That was how they are made. Tears in his own eyes.

He raised his sword towards Hippasas. "Flee and die like a coward, or die bravely. I'm giving you a chance to die bravely."

The action of the poison was increase. Laughter came out from Hippasas even in the midst of suffering. He himself took out the sword from the sheath. "I am not willing to lose without a fight."

Hippasas launched the first attack. Agamemnon blocked it with his sword raised. This time he attacked himself. The fight started between the two. After a while, sparks of fire began to rise from the blows of the sword.

Both of them gasped enough. Hippasas' power was at an end. The poison is working well. If Hippasas was not poisoned, Agamemnon would not have a chance to survive a sword fight. Agamemnon himself knows that very well.

Hippasas flinched a little, Agamemnon thrust the sword in the belly of Hippasas. Hippasas' body swelled up and the sword came out from behind.

The fight ended. Hippasas was kneeling. At least he didn't have to die of poisoning, he was happy about that. He lay down on one side. He called out to Agamemnon, "Friend, do you know why I must die?"

"We are not allowed to ask questions," cries Agamemnon. He knelt down next to Hippasas.

Hippasas whispered something to Agamemnon. Agamemnon listens to the words with disbelief. It is difficult for him to understand. The foundation of his faith was shaken.

But it was too late by now. He confirmed his friend's death with his own hands. At the same time fear started working inside him. Pythagoras would not let any of them live.

"Friend, just promise. Somehow you will convey this secret knowledge to the people of the world," said Hippasas.

"I promise," replied Agamemnon.

Hippasas died with his head in his lap. Agamemnon burnt the body. Now he has an unfinished task left to complete!

Agamemnon returned home with a devastated face. It was difficult to digest what he heared. He took out a blank scroll from the shelf. He began to write down the secret knowledge he had learned from Hippasus.

Agamemnon had a small child. The girl was Arima. And he had a sister - Isis. His wife died during childbirth. Now, he might have to follow the same path.

"Isis, you must flee from here," Agamemnon told his sister.

"You mean?" Isis wants to know.

"No question. Do as I say."

Agamemnon kissed his daughter's forehead one last time. The light of the morning will break a little later. Before that, they have to leave the village.

"Listen, sister. You will never return to this area. Promise me!" Agamemnon said.

Isis didn't understand anything. But she always had faith in his brother. Agamemnon handed over the scrolls. She would protect them with her life.

"I will never come back here," saying so Isis ordered the horse to go, with the little Arima on her lap. Slowly the horse started disappearing into the far horizon. Agamemnon stood there until the last trace was erased.

The next morning, the bodies of Agamemnon and six others were found floating near the harbor of Croton. They died by the sword. The news roaming was that the killer was Hippasas!!