Chen Fan waved a hand. "Come on, no. I forgot what fear and terror were a long time ago. I was just surprised to hear you bring them up. More importantly, the idea that someone at that level could make me afraid is just ridiculous."
Erica snorted at Chen Fan's bragging. "Hmph! Then come help. If you really can stop this island from being destroyed, I'll agree to anything you want!"
As she spoke, red light flared around Erica. Her gorgeous evening gown transformed into a form-fitting swordswoman's outfit...
Then the two of them got into Arianna's car and raced in the direction the god was heading.
"There it is! The Great Roc! It looks like it plans to merge back into one." Erica spoke as an enormous bird-shaped shadow swept rapidly across the ground and rushed ahead.
Chen Fan looked up and saw Melqart, the giant-shaped god from earlier, standing ahead. Facing Melqart was a childlike god dressed in a white robe and blue cloak.
"It has been a long time, Melqart." The childlike god smiled at Melqart.
"I've kept you waiting, Verethragna!"
Erica's expression changed. "It's actually Verethragna! The ancient Persian god of war, guardian who served the God of Light, Mithra. Mithra is the incarnation of the sun, the God of Conquest: strong wind, bull, White Horse, camel, boar, youth, phoenix, ram, goat, and a human warrior wielding the Golden Sword. The ever-victorious god of war with ten incarnations—the victor! I never thought the Disobedient God who awakened Melqart would be him!"
Having reached their destination, Erica could no longer wait. She jumped straight out from the top of the car and, after a few leaps, rushed toward the two gods. She had to stop those two gods from fighting, or everyone on this island would die.