I Want to Be on Top!

"What wind is blowing today? Why did you suddenly think of celebrating Athena's birthday?"

Outside the cave, the night deepened, and a cool breeze brushed across their faces. Samael tossed a bottle of wine to Zeus beside him and snorted teasingly.

"My daughter. Can't I come see her myself?"

Zeus took a swig of wine and replied calmly.

"You've got plenty of daughters. I've never seen you have this much free time before. I'd advise you not to waste your effort on Athena."

Samael stroked his chin and shot his old rival a mocking grin.

Zeus had been thrown out. Faced with this father who had come knocking, Athena showed no trace of filial warmth.

"Looks like you trained her well."

Yet, unexpectedly, the Roman King of Gods showed no displeasure. Instead, he smiled and looked at Samael with amusement.

The faint trace of deep blue that surfaced in those silver-white eyes made the ancient serpent shudder. In an instant, he understood why the Roman King of Gods had suddenly taken an interest.

"Lady Metis?"

"Mm-hm. Long time no see, boy."

The former Goddess of Wisdom, whose consciousness had taken the upper hand, nodded with a radiant smile.

Well, damn. The Queen of Gods truly deserved to be called the woman who had fought Zeus all her life. Of course she had kept something up her sleeve.

Even now, he had no idea who had truly won the game between Metis and Zeus.

Unable to say anything about that love-hate couple, Samael marked them down as dangerous in his heart and decided to keep his distance.

"What did you come here for this time?"

"What if I told you I wanted to take Athena away and have her become the future ruler of the Roman Gods?"

The Queen of Gods