Recording the Days of Those Who Challenged the God of War (Continued)

The reason was simple: the notion that Arteshu was the strongest had been implanted into the consciousness of every Winged Species. In their eyes, Li Zihan, who stood against him, was already dead.

"Although the plan went smoothly, I still feel like I'm being underestimated."

The contract had been formed. In theory, as long as he defeated Arteshu, he could obtain the Winged Species' allegiance. The young god looked somewhat troubled, then asked the girl beside him.

"Raphael, do you also think I can't defeat Arteshu?"

"Although you were able to defeat the Forge God, my master is not someone Forge God Okan can compare to. To be honest, I think your chances of winning are extremely slim."

Though she had learned from Arteshu that someone could pose a fatal threat to him, the Winged Species girl's belief that the God of War was the strongest had not changed. She spoke seriously.

"Sorry for looking so weak."

The young man, whose bare-handed strength really was laughably inferior to the God of War's, said irritably.

"No, you're already very strong. You're just a tiny bit weaker than my master."

Having already confirmed that Forge God Okan was dead, Raphael carefully examined the young man's head with her amber eyes, filled with fervor. Then she brought her index finger and thumb together, making a gesture that indicated an infinitesimal difference.

"By the way, why did you think of challenging my master?"

Raphael was genuinely curious why the guy beside her had picked a fight with Arteshu.

It definitely wasn't some old grudge. After all, they weren't even from the same world—how could they have become enemies? Since there was no grudge, why do something so thankless and exhausting?

"Probably out of habit."

The young man, who challenged wits and strength against the