The god jumped in fright, not expecting the man before him to suddenly draw a weapon. But he quickly recovered and said:
"You're an attendant, aren't you? For the sake of Zeus and the Twelve Olympians, I'll forgive your insolence."
"No need. Let go now, or I'll stab your eyes out."
As Du Yu spoke, he pushed the slender sword forward until its tip nearly touched the god's eye.
The god seemed to know Du Yu meant it and slowly released his grip. But his gaze still betrayed his reluctance to give up. "So this petite young lady is your lover? You won't lose out. I'll trade you."
He pointed a short distance behind him, where a goddess lay covered in filth, breathing heavily. Her eyes were vacant, and she seemed to have lost consciousness.
"I'll trade my younger sister for her. You'll be more than satisfied."
At those words, Shiranui Asuka hurried behind Du Yu, trembling.
Du Yu's gaze was icy. He shielded Shiranui Asuka behind him, keeping his sword raised before him.
"Get lost!"
The god seemed to have sobered up a little. With a trace of anger, he said, "Attendant, this is the second time you've shown me disrespect."
"What 'respect' do I owe an animal?" Du Yu felt anger rising.
"In that case, we'll settle this by force." The god rose, and only then did Du Yu realize how enormous he was. Though his clothes barely covered him, his presence was formidable.
"Phobos, are you planning to attack my servant?" Ramla slowly stood as well, stepping in front of the man named Phobos.
"Is that so strange, Ramla?" Phobos frowned slightly. "I embody war and fear, yet someone is pointing a sword at me."
"For your father Ares's sake, leave now, and I'll pretend this never