Mars, God of War (Marte, dio della guerra)

Ah!

Respond.

You come to except the my offer?

No, Afro.

King Cronos asks of you a truce, since today is the feast of Jupiter

Your Jupiter does not allow challenges by weapons...

...on the day dedicated to him.

All towns celebrate the feast of Jupiter on this Island...

...but you're alone now.

Open the gates!

We are ready to die...

...We ask only that you respect what is sacred in life.

The deities of the weak and the losers do not deserve any respect.

Before the sun sets we will be camping in your temples.

You can not do this.

The wrath of Jupiter will destroy you...

...and your wicked and wild hordes...

Here's my answer.

Great one, do not kill me!

Save me at least.

Who would deliver to Cronos the echo of your words...

...and your power...

...if you slay me?

Don't you think so?

Go back to your king and tell him to hand over the city intact.

Save his people a useless massacre.

Come on!

It is worse than it appears.

It is frightening!

We were not even given a chance to talk.

He understood immediately that we hoped to gain time.

He does not care about Jupiter...

...if I may use the expression...

...or any of the gods!

He hurled his spear so hard!

It went straight through him.

I'm Sorry, Daphne.

I could not do anything to save your father.

Have courage.

- A fight to the death. - I agree.

- The sword shall be our response. - Why get us all killed?

We should accept the terms of Afro for the moment.

We have no choice.

Afterwards...

How can we look into the eyes of our women and children...

...if we agree to sell them to the barbarians? -He's right! -He's Right!

We do not have enough soldiers to even man the walls.

We must hold them only one day...

...for tomorrow we will have the help of our allies.

Cronos, you are our king. It's your decision.

I agree with the thoughts of Antero.

It would be better for us to kill our children and wives with our own hands...

...rather than leaving them at the mercy of Afro.

We will fight!

I will avenge your father.

Pray for our victory.

Afro is advancing!

Archers to the walls!

All soldiers to the eastern gate.

- We will leave the sea-ward gate unguarded? - It's impenetrable.

Do not split the forces. we need them.

Poor Daphne!

You are alone...

...but I'll always be near you.

- Trust me. - Thank you.

Mourning makes the girl more fascinating and attractive.

If we are forced to flee from Telbia, who will you save...

...her or me?

Hecuba, you know i love you. - Careful, Antero.

Marrying me will get you closer to the throne, but if you act foolish, I'll walk away.

Do not forget.

Are you sure of this man?

I promised him a lot, the throne even...

...if he can find it after the pillaging!

Even the wind is favorable.

- Are they stupid? - Watch and see!

In this smoke we will lose.

Almighty Jupiter...

...the arrogant wickedness of our enemies...

...has forced us to violate your law...

...by brandishing weapons on the day sacred to you.

Great Olympians...

...send away the destruction and death looming over our heads...

...as Telbia sacrifices to the gods...

...the most beautiful, noble and valuable things it has.

On behalf of those who now fight...

...we all make a solemn prayer.

Now comes the fun!

Ah!

A battering ram. They are wasting their time!

They would not risk so much for no reason.

The door gives way!

Help us Jupiter!

Do You see us? Please Jupiter!

- The gods have left us! - The gods do not care!

The only one who saw me will never speak again.

In a few moments the African soldiers will be here.

You'll get the reward you deserve.

What is happening?

- Those are our trumpets! - I don't understand.

Ah ah!

Ah ah!

Ah!

Ah!

Antero, spare me!

Have mercy, spare me!

This way, let's hurry.

With so many enemies still around I do not feel safe!

Nuoviti, bastard!

Come on!

Don't you start!

Come on, help me! Now!

I can't wait to leave this place.

- Ah! - Mamma!

Aah!

Damn, this is he who saved the king!

You were terrific, I saw it all!

Thank you, we both owe you our lives.

Why are you crying?

That's my father.

But you won the war.

We know and we have already thanked you...

...but this can not erase her pain.

- Pain? And why? - For her father's death!

This seems strange?

No...

...but it is the first time I've realized that war also brings pain.

You think but little, I think!

Who are you? What's your name?

- Mars. - This is no time to joke.

Okay you are a hero, but I was not born yesterday.

Your face is more beautiful if you do not cry.

Come on, guys!

Hurry! Mars or not, give me a hand.

The king is looking for you, maybe to reward you.

- Maybe even reward me. - I have to go.

Why would you? You do not want the prize?

Please, come with us.

I can not, but I'll be joining you later.

Promise.

Yes.

We will be caught in the rain unless we go.

He's nice, but he's too mysterious for me.

Come on!

Your prowess in battle has earned victory...

...but nothing would be served...

...if the gods had not wanted to save Telbia.

When betrayal had consumed us from behind...

...and opened the city gates to our enemies...

...and all hope seemed lost...

...the hero came and reversed the tide of battle.

We all saw that warrior...

...and he saved us all...

...but nobody could find him.

- I have spoken to him! - Ssh!

That man was the thunderbolt of Jupiter...

...that is consumed in finding enemies to destroy.

- It wasn't lightning, it was a man... - Ssh!

This very night...

...we have decided to offer the tribute of thanksgiving to the gods...

...fulfilling a solemn vow to all the people.

And now let our dead be purified by fire.

I ripped it from Afro before killing him.

- It 's my wedding gift. - We have to get married already?

I had almost forgotten.

- And if I had already forgotten? - I understand that you give up on me sometimes.

Take it to Daphne, I do not like things torn from kings.

Are you still thinking of that girl? She is nothing to me.

- She was never anything to me. - If I could believe you!

You are what you are, despicable, vile...

...but I still love you.

So what does it prove, humiliating me?

How much did your ambition cost us!

Lies, compromises...

...disapproval!

I'll marry you only if there is no Daphne among us.

- What should I do? Banish her? - I'm not asking much.

Soon you will be offered a solution, and just so you know...

...you should accept your gift...

...especially if you want to sit on that throne.

- Mars! - Here I am, Father!

I know you anguish, my son, but your mission is accomplished.

If you wanted me to return to Olympus...

...Why did you put that girl along my way?

There is a fate to which even the gods must bow.

You can bend your fate if you want.

You can fight it, bend it always.

Allow me to remain on Earth next to Daphne...

...at least until she can take comfort from my love.

The love of which you speak is mortal love.

You would give up being a god.

- I'm ready to do so. - Mars, do not meddle.

You do not know how mortals lives are but Winters...

...only glimpsing the serenity of Olympus.

In that serenity I have never experienced the excitement given me by Daphne.

I understand, my son.

The emotions and joys of men are paid for with blood and tears.

Think about it!

I love her.

I can not not love her.