At this moment, on the mountain path behind them, Skadi of Jotunheim stood with frost covering her face, her brows slightly furrowed.
Ahead, Scathach the Queen of the Shadow Realm leaned against the Scarlet Demon Spear, wearing a half-smile and an amused expression.
On the cliff to the side, Medusa, the Greek goddess of serpents, stood with her arms crossed, her face full of indignation.
Six meaningful gazes focused on the scene, while invisible divine might pressed inward from three directions. Tamamo no Mae could not help breaking out in a cold sweat. She quietly put some distance between herself and Samael, her eyes darting about as she gave an awkward laugh.
"When did you..."
"We were here the whole time."
Skadi answered coolly, her voice carrying a trace of displeasure.
Tamamo no Mae's fake smile froze. Recalling all her declarations and performances just now, her expression stiffened.
"Then just now..."
"We heard everything. It was unexpectedly bold, and rather entertaining. After all, I don't dislike people who honestly face their own nature."
Scathach spun her spear and gave an impartial assessment like an elder watching a performance. She even seemed somewhat reluctant for it to end.
However, Tamamo no Mae's face darkened further, and her voice grew increasingly dry.
"Didn't you go to the Argo?"
"They never boarded the ship. They merely sent me a signal."
Anna puffed out her little cheeks and snorted. Her opening and closing Serpent Eyes then glared unhappily at the fox, filled with hostility, while the blade of her scythe flashed menacingly in her hand.
"I'm warning you, don't lay another hand on Samael! Otherwise, I'll chop you up!"
However, Anna's angry threat had long since been filtered out by Tamamo no Mae.
At that moment, the Fox Spirit trapped in the center of