Erichthonius Lalafin Nonomiya/Bond Story

*The king who ruled over Athens in Ancient Greece. Unable to walk properly since birth, he invented the chariot and headed to war to protect his people. He was resilient even in the face of adversity. From "Auriga the Charioteer."*

* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Bond Level 15 Talk
* Bond Level 30 Talk

Erichthonius's Situation

 **Lalafin:**Erichthonius was the king of Athens in Ancient Greece.

 **Lalafin:**He was a great man who fought to protect the city of Athens and its people!

 **Lalafin:**Erichthonius was born into the royal family, but...

 **Lalafin:**He had the misfortune of being unable to walk properly using the legs he was born with.

 **Lalafin:**Unable to walk with your own legs... That must be so difficult.

 **Lalafin:**When I think about what would happen if I couldn't walk with my own legs...

 **Lalafin:**I would be sad every day and probably cry if I wasn't able to do my backflips or hero poses...

 **Lalafin:**But Erichthonius was different.

 **Lalafin:**Regardless of his fate, he never cursed that with which he was born.

 **Lalafin:**Overcoming adversity, Erichthonius took care of all of his people and became a truly great king.

 **Lalafin:**This is where the story of Erichthonius gets really impressive.

 **Lalafin:**This is what he did! He crafted a special carriage to use in place of his legs!

 **Lalafin:**If you are unable to walk, you can craft something to help you move around.

 **Lalafin:**The idea itself is amazing... If you find yourself lamenting, there are other things you can do, and that's a really positive way of looking at things!

 **Lalafin:**This is something that I need to take to heart from now on.

 **Lalafin:**On top of that! It didn't only improve his ability to move!

 **Lalafin:**Even the hardest of Spartan warriors were unable to stop Erichthonius's carriage!

 **Lalafin:**The Spartan warriors that set their sights on Athens were torn apart and blown away.

 **Lalafin:**Here's another thing! He was able to drift using his carriage to defeat his enemies.

 **Lalafin:**Drifting in a carriage! That's so awesome!

 **Lalafin:**Another thing that is said about Erichthonius, is that he always carried a baby goat close to his chest when he went to battle.

 **Lalafin:**There is an anecdote about the baby goat.

 **Lalafin:**When the Greek god Zeus was running for his life from Cronus, he survived on mountain goat milk while in hiding.

 **Lalafin:**That gave him the strength to keep himself safe from disaster.

 **Lalafin:**From that incident, a baby goat became the symbol of good luck in Greece.

 **Lalafin:**Ever since then, Erichthonius shared in the same good fortune by carrying a baby goat close to his chest whenever he went to battle.

 **Lalafin:**The people of Athens were always excited to see Erichthonius fight using his carriage!

 **Lalafin:**Erichthonius was respected by the whole nation!

 **Lalafin:**The gods honored his courage and accomplishments upon death by raising him to the heavens to become the constellation of the charioteer "Auriga"...

 **Lalafin:**That is the gist of the story of Erichthonius.

 **Lalafin:**When I read the script and the setting, I was really shocked!

 **Lalafin:**I blurted out, "This is my favorite kind of role. No doubt about it!".

 **Lalafin:**The basis in history, and the setting, make it a difficult and complicated role.

 **Lalafin:**But I said to myself "You can do it!" Even from the start, I didn't hesitate.

 **Lalafin:**Heh heh, did I feel sympathy with Erichthonius?

 **Lalafin:**And what will the fate of Lalafin be, when she joins in on the battle for the throne?!

 **Lalafin:**Stay tuned for "Lalafin's Secret" charioteer Erichthonius, and don't you touch that dial!

The Fortitude of Erichthonius

 **Lalafin:**Heh heh, it's time for me to show you! Lalafin's performance of Erichthonius!

 **Lalafin:**That is... The coolness of a hero!

 **Lalafin:**When it comes to a hero, they overcome adversity no matter what!

 **Lalafin:**Heroes use their wisdom and courage to overcome an unfortunate upbringing and unnatural fate!

 **Lalafin:**That is unmistakably the aesthetics of a superhero!

 **Lalafin:**Erichthonius fits that bill perfectly!!

 **Lalafin:**Unable to properly walk when he was born, his indomitable spirit was second to none...

 **Lalafin:**See! There's no doubting it!

 **Lalafin:**Of course, this isn't the only reason I consider Erichthonius a hero.

 **Lalafin:**The second reason is the carriage that he invented!

 **Lalafin:**The important thing of note here is that not only was the carriage used for daily use, but it was also equipped with deadly weapons for use in battle.

 **Lalafin:**Deadly weapons for use in battle... You already know about this, right?

 **Lalafin:**In other words, Erichthonius's carriage was comparable to a hero suit!

 **Lalafin:**To fight on the carriage you invented yourself...! Very impressive! A heroic tale!

 **Lalafin:**Suffering with unwanted powers obtained through a sudden mutation or created by an evil organization is a usual pattern, but...

 **Lalafin:**Making an effort to obtain the power from within yourself – that is an admirable approach!

 **Lalafin:**Making your own version of a hero suit is really heroic, yep!

 **Lalafin:**That's why Erichthonius, who made his own version of a power suit and took control of his destiny, is a true hero!

 **Lalafin:**That's not all! If we're taking about Erichthonius, then there's another thing of great importance!

 **Lalafin:**The symbol of good luck, the baby goat!

 **Lalafin:**Having a symbol of good luck on your chest – that's already a hero right there, but...

 **Lalafin:**That's not all! There is subtle hint of cuteness mixed in with all of the coolness.

 **Lalafin:**A wonderful idea that could be the focus when making promotional items!

 **Lalafin:**When it comes to Erichthonius, you can imagine him drinking the same goat milk as Zeus did every day, right?

 **Lalafin:**...Even his favorite meal is pretty cute.

 **Lalafin:**See! The details and design of this role are a lot like a hero!

 **Lalafin:**That's right! I've convinced myself. Erichthonius is actually a superhero!

 **Lalafin:**With all of that in mind, my performance of Erichthonius will include all the coolness of a hero.

 **Lalafin:**That is why I took part in this performance....

 **Lalafin:**But in the end, it was Junna from Seisho that received the brilliance of Auriga...

 **Lalafin:**The performance itself was mostly adlibbed and really fun.

 **Lalafin:**Though, in all honesty, I'm a little disappointed that I wasn't the one who shone brightest.

 **Lalafin:**But! But! There's no point in feeling down!

 **Lalafin:**Heroes learn from their defeats! An indomitable spirit is the foundation of a hero!

 **Lalafin:**Not to mention that it's almost guaranteed that you grow stronger after facing a powerful opponent!

 **Lalafin:**And that is why I can't give up!

 **Lalafin:**Next time, I will power up my brilliance and show everyone a super Erichthonius!

 **Lalafin:**The role of Erichthonius has to be one of my favorites, so I'm really looking forward to the next performance!

 **Lalafin:**It might be a bit of an exaggeration, but I think this portrayal of Erichthonius might have been my best yet!

 **Lalafin:**After all, it matches my image of a hero perfectly!

 **Lalafin:**I'm sure it will be an amazing performance, so prepare yourself for a great time!