Holy Mountain, Black Curtain Forest.
Athena's direct provocation made the faces of Hephaestus and his companions turn sour. Even Apollo, the calmest among the three, had anger flashing across his face. Ye Shikai too was sweating for Athena, such a fearless character, truly unafraid of offending others.
"Athena, are you really determined to protect him?" Hephaestus asked in a low voice.
"That's right, if you want to fight then fight, if not, then scram. No need to spout nonsense," Athena impatiently retorted, greatsword in hand, ready to deal with the trio's attack at any moment.
"Fire God Spell—Fiery Fire." As soon as Hephaestus finished speaking, he made his move. A fire dragon soared out from the Fire God Hammer. Swinging her greatsword, Athena's golden Sword Qi sliced the fire dragon in half. As the two clashed, Apollo and Poseidon also sprang into action.
