"Zeus, what nonsense are you talking about? I never agreed to give Pegasus away."
Watching the shameless duo strike a deal and swindle away his beloved warhorse, Poseidon instantly understood. From beginning to end, Zeus had been on Russell's side.
"Poseidon, you're the one talking nonsense."
Zeus said irritably, "Between the trident and Pegasus, which one would you choose? If not Pegasus, then the trident?"
"I have no objections."
Russell nodded solemnly. It did not matter if he took a slight loss. They should all speak properly and not ruin the mood over trivial matters.
"Heh—ptui!"
Poseidon spat out a mouthful of seawater, then pointed at Russell and Zeus. "You two are utterly shameless. Do you really think I'm that easy to bully?"
That's right! x2
Russell silently took out his longbow, while Zeus drew his Lightning Spear. Neither spoke, merely staring expressionlessly at Poseidon.
"..."
More than a dozen breaths later, Poseidon stood in the air, devastated. Across from him was an equally devastated horse face. Pull the view back, and Russell could be seen sitting on its back.
"Very well. Since neither side has any objections, this matter ends here." Zeus delivered his impartial verdict.
"Good horse, there's no need to pretend you're sad. With me here, Poseidon won't dare do anything to you. Come on, give me a howl!"
Russell patted Pegasus's head and promised, "I'm planning to build a stable in the Sanctuary and buy several dozen mares. From now on, the task of expanding the Sanctuary's herd will be yours."
The moment Pegasus heard this, the sorrow vanished from its face. It lifted its head proudly, and even seemed to grow much taller.
Russell: "..."
They said pets took after their owners. Take Dog Pack, for example—whatever kind of owner there was, there would be