"Heh, a skulking coward who won't even show himself dares spout such nonsense here?"
A playful curve lifted the God of Fate's lips, as though he utterly disdained the provocation from the shadows.
That mechanically cold voice pierced the void again, carrying unquestionable authority and confidence.
"A mere God of Fate thinks he deserves to see my true face?"
"If you truly refuse to believe me, a single thought is all I need to turn that Eye of Destiny you take such pride in into useless scrap metal, its light extinguished in an instant."
Rather than becoming angry, the God of Fate burst into wild laughter.
His laughter brimmed with disdain for all things in the world and conceit.
It was as though he had heard the most absurd joke in existence.
He surveyed his surroundings, undisguised contempt filling his eyes.
"You think you can?"
He slowly uttered those words.
"My Eye of Destiny is a Pseudo-Super Divine Artifact. How could a petty wretch like you possibly fathom it? Destroy it?"
"Hmph, nothing but a fool's dream."
With that, a cold sneer curled his lips.
"I suggest you stop bothering me. I intend to study this person's fate!"
"The warning has been given. If you persist in your folly, punishment is the only recourse."
The mechanical voice rang out again, carrying an unquestionable resolve.
The God of Fate merely shook his head in contempt.
Even this so-called "punishment" was no more than dust on the wind, unworthy of mention.
Then he strolled through the formless domain, leisurely and utterly at ease.
Yet that tranquility did not last long.
In the next instant, the God of Fate froze abruptly, as though time itself had ceased to flow.
Then, without any warning, the Eye of Destiny on his forehead split open and