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"Of course, it's because this king informed her of your existence. As this king's subordinate, you should be tempered from time to time."
These words carried a hint of malice, a trace of supreme arrogance now also present on Gilman's face.
"So that's it."
Athena replied softly, as if she had just realized something.
"Looking at your plan these past few days, if I'm not mistaken, you must have used some kind of threat against that knight maiden, and it's something related to me."
This kind of analysis, coming from Athena's mouth, emerged from her deep black eyes, as dark as the night, flickering with an icy coldness. There seemed to be no emotion left, only a bone-chilling cold.
"If I'm not mistaken, you used the lives of these island nation's people to threaten that true little girl, 'one-seven-three'."
As she said this, her thin lips curved slightly upwards, revealing a faint, mocking smile.
"How utterly shameless, Hero King."
Saying such thoughtless words, Athena seemed to be deliberately mocking this opponent.
Indeed, no matter how desperate the situation, submitting to the banner of this king did not mean she completely abandoned her dignity as a god.
Immediately after, what welcomed her was Gilman's firm hand. That hand, though firm, was definitely not rough. It gently stroked the girl's silver hair.
The silver short hair fell past her shoulders, emitting a soft glow like moonlight, along with an indistinct majesty belonging to a divine being.
"Seriously, can't you speak properly, Athena?"
That tone carried a trace of mockery, but also a hidden anger that made one shudder, along with those nonchalant words.
Perhaps, Gilman was already angered. However, no matter what, if she didn't give a clear answer, he probably wouldn't get a good result.
However, Athena, with her divine majesty from her former life, couldn't make her submit.
She also just lightly bit her silver teeth.
"Seriously, it seems you still don't understand repentance. Is this king's education insufficient?"
That was a tone filled with arrogance, carrying a gentle, almost masculine voice. Even though it was very soft, it carried an unmistakable majesty.
"Humph!"
A trace of adorable poutiness emerged from her mouth, but that was the extent of it.
"So, what do you think the 'Official History Compilation Committee' will choose?"
This question, coming from Gilman's mouth, revealed an obvious lack of concern in his words.
This island nation truly had no one worth a second glance for him. Whether it was the three old mice hidden in the 'Underworld' or the four major families of the cursed world in the open, they were simply too insignificant for him.
"I think it will probably be a fight to the death. After all, it's such an insult. It's unforgivable, isn't it?"
The little goddess spoke as if intentionally concealing something, her voice carrying an adorable poutiness.
But what she was met with was Gilman's high and indifferent smile.
"No, those guys would never do that."
As Gilman said this, in his half-closed crimson eyes, there was a hint of icy killing intent.
"Those mutts absolutely don't have such guts. After witnessing Liliana's strength, they will be even more fearful of this king, even more afraid to be enemies with this king."
Hearing this, Athena lightly nodded.
"So, that's why humans are foolish, isn't it? Humans without divine guidance, how can they have the resolve to face difficulties head-on?"
These lofty words, as if they were only natural, came from Athena's thin lips.
That will that looked down on everything was absolutely incomprehensible to humans.
"This king naturally will not agree."
That was the most arrogant statement, uttered as he slowly stood up.
"It's truly boring. Even though this world is wonderful, there is no doubt that such a world will be hated by this king."
Such contemptuous words came from his mouth, but they didn't feel out of place at all. It was as if this man dominated everything, so much so that it seemed reasonable.
And within the illusion woven by Athena, tensions were already rising.
…
"Then, your decision!"
Liliana said this with her clear voice, but within it was a faint sandiness…
Indeed, this was a desperate measure. Regardless, she could not allow herself, in her contemptuous state, to kill the hundred million people. Perhaps the justice she held could be reluctantly set aside.
But no matter what, she could not allow such a crime to be borne by the king she served.
Absolutely, absolutely not!
"You!"
The middle-aged man lightly gripped the gradually forming talisman paper in his hand, but there was no sign of an attack.
There was no choice. He was indeed no match. If they truly fought, he would surely be instantly killed without any hesitation.
This kind of self-awareness was still present. Just that one strike from earlier left everyone present unable to resist.
In other words, as long as Liliana sacrificed her own life, she could easily decide the life and death of anyone present!
Whether it was Kanba Winter Horse in his tattered clothes, or Shaya Miyaji with his killing intent and anger, or even the two clan heads who represented their respective families, and the constantly wailing Jiu Fafeng Qianyan, none of them dared to make the first move.
Going head-to-head with such a person, leading to mutual destruction—for those like them who held considerable power and were content with the status quo, it was truly laughable.
"So, tell me your decision. Is it war, or do you choose to accept the rule of Lord Hero King?"
These strong words came from Liliana's mouth.
Even at this moment, this girl looked so confident, so heroic. However, within her heart, she was already extremely anxious.
Gilman had now defeated Athena, so intelligence about the island nation's hidden god of submission was also about to be leaked.
And she, as a knight, had her code of conduct, which prevented her from explicitly indicating Gilman's intentions to these few people.
That, was up to them.
However, at this moment, a hint of a bitter smile also appeared on Shaya Miyaji's face.
He sighed faintly, his voice filled with fatigue and helplessness.