The God of War Returns (Continued)

Tempering the soul of battle between life and death was the embodiment of the Law of the Circle. Without question, Arteshu, the strongest God of War in the world, stood atop the blazing throne and questioned another strongest being.

"That is something you will never understand."

The aloof Dragon King, whose body and soul were immortal, looked down upon the world from the searing pinnacle. Nothing could harm him—not even gods. Without question, he too was the strongest in the world.

"Why do you say that?"

"Because you are the strongest."

"Then what exactly is the strongest?"

"I cannot answer that either, because I too am the strongest."

"Though you are the strongest, you cannot understand what being strongest means?"

"Precisely. Because those who can understand and define strength are usually the weak."

"Then how do we prove that we are the strongest?"

"It is impossible. Just as a theorem cannot prove itself, and a filled wine cup cannot hold more wine, endless victory appears to be the natural state of things. With no one able to oppose us, no answers can be found. In the end, this question will fall into an infinite loop."

The two great powerhouses both fell silent. The silence lasted for a moment—or perhaps an eternity.

"Then who can prove who is strongest?!" After the silence, the God of War's roar shook the heavens.

"The weak can prove it. Only those who dare challenge the strongest can prove what strength is. When you are defeated, you will see the strongest clearly."

The strongest Dragon King's answer greatly displeased the God of War.

"Indeed. If one does not know weakness, one cannot know strength. Just as one who does not know light cannot understand darkness."

Though deeply displeased, Arteshu acknowledged the Dragon King's view. He glared