To be honest, Athena didn't quite understand what kind of feelings she had toward this godslayer before her. If any other demon king had defeated her, Athena would never have doubted that they would immediately kill her and seize her power and authority.
Speaking of which, although he was extremely detestable and often bullied her, sometimes even cutting her tribute for petty reasons, this guy was actually not that bad to her. Even though he sealed her divine power, he never did anything excessively cruel.
Moreover, the days living in the Kusunagi household left a unique impression on Athena. Whether it was Shizuka, who often defended her from the detestable Kusunagi Sora, or the maid Arianna who secretly made snacks for her, or even the witch Erica who always had designs on her and treated her like a cuddly bear just like Sora—they all left a mark deep in her heart.
For the proud goddess Athena, who had existed for millions of years, this was incredible. As an eternal deity, she had seen so much that nothing could stir her interest anymore.
No matter how dangerous the situation, no matter how beautiful the things, nothing could move her heart that had been silent for millions of years.
But everything changed after meeting this detestable guy!
Kusunagi Sora defeated her. That was nothing; she lost because she was outmatched. Even if he had killed her outright, Athena would have had no complaints.
But this detestable guy actually treated the noble goddess Athena like a little pet! He made the noble goddess do his homework! He made the noble goddess give him shoulder massages and rub his thighs!
Moreover, this bastard made the ethereal goddess sweep floors, cook, and do chores. If she did poorly, he would cut her tribute; if she did well, he stingily rewarded her with just two pieces of chocolate, like shooing away a stray kitten. What exactly did he think of the goddess Athena?!
This was desecration! An unforgivable desecration!
Countless times in her heart, she swore to regain her freedom and take revenge on this detestable guy. Finally, the day had come!
However, when the moment truly arrived, besides endless excitement, Athena also felt a bit confused…
She wanted to take revenge on Kusunagi Sora, no doubt about it, but how exactly should she punish him?
Kill him? Fight him to the death like other godslayers and gods?
The moment this thought arose, Athena's subconscious rejected it. Although she hated Sora deeply, she didn't want to kill him.
She didn't know why. Logically, killing the detestable Kusunagi Sora would be the easiest solution, but she just didn't want to. As for the reason, the clever Athena quickly found one for herself: she simply didn't want to let him off so easily.
Yes, killing him outright would be too easy for him!
But if she didn't kill him, how else could she take revenge? Should she do to him what he did to her?
Well, thinking about some scenes made even the cold Athena blush. How could a noble goddess do such filthy things?!
Athena didn't know how to take revenge on Kusunagi Sora. Even with her wisdom, she was clueless. But she didn't want to think too much about it now. She would take it step by step. The priority was to defeat Kusunagi Sora first!
A flash of determination and seriousness crossed her expression. Looking at Sora's mischievous smile, though she felt extreme disgust, Athena had to admit his strength. If she carelessly lost to him again this time…
That bastard would definitely spank her little butt!
Moreover, Athena had a premonition that if she really lost and was captured again, he would do even more wicked things to her!
Thinking of those possible outcomes made even Athena shudder slightly. A glint of resolve flashed in her silver eyes. She absolutely could not lose!!!
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"Heh… Athena, you really won't obediently come back?"
Looking at Athena opposite him, Sora's smile grew wider as he asked again.
Though he appeared to hope Athena would obediently return soon, inside he was shouting "Don't come back! Don't come back!" That way, when he caught her again, he'd have plenty of reasons to discipline her!
Yes, Sora decided that before his memories were sealed again, he would properly discipline Athena and completely tame her. Otherwise, it wasn't right to let this little goddess keep tormenting him like this!
Hehehe… This little goddess was the legendary noble goddess Athena. Just imagining her under his discipline, full of resentment and unwillingness but forced to submit to his authority, made Sora excited and eager.
Alright, this guy was evil again! Evil again!
"Hmph, Kusunagi Sora, I said I would return all the shame you brought upon me!"
"Perseus really is useless. Not only was he defeated by you, but even his horse was taken away. But that arrogant guy was only worth that much."
"Fight me, Kusunagi Sora. This time, I won't give you any chance!"
Waving the scythe of death in her hand and pointing it at Sora, Athena had made up her mind to fight this detestable guy to the end!
"Since you've made up your mind, I'll play along!"
"But, my cute and naughty Athena-chan, you better be prepared to be severely punished by me!"
Seeing Athena like this, Sora was delighted. The more this little goddess resisted, the more he looked forward to it. If she gave in easily, it would be much less fun to discipline her!
Well, if Athena knew the wicked thoughts in Sora's mind right now, she'd probably be so angry she'd spit blood and rush over to kill him with one strike.
Knowing that the restored-memory Sora was far stronger than usual, Athena knew that if she wanted revenge, it had to be against the current him. If killing him was enough to calm her shame and rage, she could have done it when Perseus pierced his heart.
But Athena didn't do that. She wanted to defeat this detestable guy honorably and then reclaim all the humiliation she had suffered!
Uh, although Athena-chan didn't know exactly how to reclaim her shame from this detestable and shameless guy, she was too lazy to think about those annoying things for now. In short, first she would chop down the detestable Kusunagi Sora!
A small, jade-white hand opened, and the Gorgoneion appeared in Athena's palm. To fight Sora, Athena couldn't remain in this little girl's form. So first, she had to restore her ancient trinity form and reclaim all her power.
"I chant, chanting the song of the ancient goddess who once ruled heaven, earth, and darkness; the lament of the queen who was slain as the forbidden serpent. I am Athena, once the great mother goddess who nurtured all things, the ruler of the underworld, and the wise queen who knows heaven and earth!"
"Athena swears here and now to restore her ancient form!"
The divine power surged, and the radiant Gorgoneion floated into the air. As Athena's incantation echoed, her aura grew stronger, and her petite figure began to grow under the watchful eyes of Sora and Liliana!
Finally, as the incantation ended, the small and cute Athena disappeared, replaced by the magnificent figure of the ancient queen!
The giant scythe in her hand symbolized death, while the laurel wreath above her head symbolized the life of the earth. She was the master of life and death, the former queen of the gods—the sky queen Athena!
"Liliana, wait obediently on the side. After I catch the disobedient Athena, we will go back together."
Patting the girl in his arms, Sora said to Liliana.
"Yes, my king."
With absolute trust and obedience to Sora, Liliana answered without hesitation.
Using the power of the Gale, Sora condensed a pair of wind wings and floated up, coming opposite Athena. The divine-winged White Stallion understood and carried Liliana back to the side.
"Come on, Athena, fight!"
"Will you finally succeed in avenging me? Or will you become my captive once again?"
With a wicked smile, this was a battle that would decide Athena's fate.
Well, for Sora, Athena's fate had long been decided by him…