Hao Shuai's newlywed life with Diana on Paradise Island had lasted just two days when Diana, concerned for the safety of the world, called a halt to it.
On the morning of the third day, convinced that she was strong enough, she said to Hao Shuai, "Darling, I think it's time we went out to find Ares."
Hao Shuai had known this day would come, so he immediately supported her. "Then let's go tell the Queen now!"
After washing up, the two of them went to find Queen Hippolyta in the council hall.
"Mother, it's time for me to go find Ares and put an end to this endless war," Diana said bluntly.
Diana's words left the Queen stunned. She remained silent for a long time. Although she had always avoided the subject, she knew that Diana, as Zeus's daughter, had the blood of a god flowing through her veins. She was destined for an extraordinary life, and one day she would leave Paradise Island and see the wider world beyond it.
She just hadn't expected it to happen so soon...
After a long silence, Hippolyta approached her daughter, tears glimmering in her eyes. "Diana, you know that if you leave, you might never come back!"
"I know, but the people out there need me. I need to deal with Ares, or sooner or later he'll find his way here." Diana's eyes grew misty too, but her voice remained firm.
At that moment, Hao Shuai stepped forward. "Your Majesty, don't worry. With me around, Diana can come back to visit you whenever she wants."
"Really?"
The Queen and Diana asked in delight.
"Didn't I tell you that I'm also a sorcerer?" Hao Shuai said with a sly grin. "I just need to leave a spatial marker here, and then I