Just as Qu Xi had said, Gorgon's misfortune had been caused almost single-handedly by Athena.
She clearly had better ways to handle the matter.
But just as Ramla had said, Athena was a woman too.
She must have noticed the priestess in her temple long ago. Many men came to Athena's temple merely to catch a glimpse of the priestess's beauty, which infuriated Athena. After all, Gorgon's beauty far surpassed hers: she had a lovely figure, fair skin, a melodious voice, and golden hair like the evening glow.
Yet Athena had erased all of it with her own hands.
Athena glanced at Gorgon, gave a cold smile, then flew into the sky, thoroughly satisfied.
Shiranui Asuka had long since been frightened speechless.
Gorgon bowed her head deeply and remained silent.
Du Yu couldn't bear it. He had failed to save Gorgon both times, and seeing her keep her head lowered, he walked over.
"Gorgon..." Du Yu called softly.
Gorgon slowly raised her head and stared at Du Yu.
The instant their eyes met, Du Yu felt every hair on his body stand on end. His soul seemed about to fly out of his body, and a strange shriek rang in his ears.
"Oh no!"
Ramla hurried forward at the sight, but before she could push Du Yu away, Gorgon immediately turned around. The immense pressure bearing down on Du Yu vanished as well.
Ramla shuddered at the close call. Had they held each other's gaze for another half a second, Du Yu would have been a stone statue.
"I'm sorry..." Gorgon said indistinctly. "Please don't look into my eyes... I'll hurt you..."
Du Yu finally came to his senses. His back was soaked with sweat. He had come within a hair's breadth of death.
"I'm sorry." As Gorgon spoke, she