Facing Heisenberg's serious question, Athena smiled calmly before answering.
"Then Medusa's fate will depend on how Your Majesty differs from Poseidon!"
"Hmph. You're avoiding the real issue. Don't tell me you didn't understand what I meant.
Nominally, you were asking me to save Medusa from Poseidon's covetous gaze.
But in truth, the moment you pushed such a woman in front of me, she had already become a tool for you to get close to me.
Indeed, Poseidon and I are vastly different.
But that isn't the point. The point is that you pushed a woman on the verge of entering a wolf's den toward what might be a tiger's maw!
Just as if I wanted to take Medusa away, you would have no way to stop me, wouldn't you?
Did you... ever consider Medusa's safety?"
Once he finished speaking, Heisenberg smiled disdainfully.
"So, let's forget about Medusa for now.
Let's put aside the bait you threw at me and have a proper talk about what you truly want to accomplish, shall we?"
"My purpose?"
Hearing Heisenberg's suggestion, Athena's smile did not change in the slightest.
She gently raised a hand and pointed behind her temple.
"My purpose is wondering how I should receive you, Your Majesty.
I can guess why you came to Athens. By now, Diana, Leonidas, and the others should have set out from Sparta.
In three days, Diana's gladiatorial battle with Ares will begin as scheduled.
Since Diana is your follower, naturally you would come to Athens to watch the match.
And so, as the mistress of Athens, the task of receiving you has been weighing heavily on me, Your Majesty.
I have rarely been as nervous as I am now. I can't help wondering whether you would prefer crisp champagne, mellow fruit wine, or perhaps you