In a remarkable setting, a young boy in a toga performs a ritual before an impressive golden statue of Jupiter, the god of the sky. The statue, adorned in a large purple toga and wielding a lightning bolt, commands attention. The scene captivates the characters, especially Percy, who seems unsettled by an unearthed memory that briefly flickers in his mind. He can't shake the feeling that there's more to the master bolt than what appears to be represented.

As Percy struggles to articulate his thoughts, Hazel questions him about his sudden introspection. His moment of confusion reveals his internal conflict and the fragmented memories he grapples with. Despite his instinctual response, he brushes it off, acknowledging a loss of clarity in understanding the significance of the ritual and the mighty representation of Jupiter before him.