The sacred right side of a certain manga Chapter 085

“Lord Roy!”

Upon hearing Roy’s words, Erica and Liliana both cried out anxiously.

To mortals, an Unruly God was a natural disaster, an insurmountable calamity; to God Slayers, an Unruly God was an enemy destined to be fought, a battle of life and death.

Throughout the countless years of history, no God Slayers had ever dared to declare ‘companionship’ to an Unruly God as Roy had.

Allowing an Unruly God to reside in their own home was, in Erica and Liliana’s eyes, an absolute horror.

At this moment, they were utterly astonished by Roy’s words.

Even Athena hadn’t expected Roy to say such a thing. She widened her amber eyes, which resembled both snakes and owls, her slightly parted lips exhaling like orchids, her entire being frozen in a daze.

“Such absurd and bold remarks, this concubine has heard for the first time. Roy Crowley, this concubine shall declare here and now that you possess the demeanor of a hero and the power of a demon king. If you had lived in ancient times, a person like you would surely have been a great hero and a great figure, a domineering overlord filled with heroic spirit.”

“…As a God Slayer, to dare to declare cohabitation with an Unruly God, should this concubine call you bold or foolish? Or perhaps, like Zeus, who wields the sun and thunder, your lust has stirred, and you harbor improper desires for this concubine.”

A hint of mockery and sarcasm flashed in Athena’s profound and wise eyes. “…Male Steel Heroes have defeated us, the female Mother Goddesses, relegating us to dragons and serpents, or becoming their wives or children. This situation hasn’t changed even after all these years.”

Hearing Athena’s words, Erica also showed a suspicious expression. Having spent over a year with him, she already knew that Roy was not an ascetic living a chaste life, but a Demon King loyal to his desires. In some aspects, he was even quite perverse, for instance, asking her and Liliana to serve him in bed simultaneously. Roy could say such things without hesitation, leaving them no room for argument.

However, applying such desires to an Unruly God was somewhat too terrifying. God Slayers were inherently incapable of having desires other than ‘defeating’ an Unruly God, as that was the instinct of a God Slayer, the destiny between a God Slayer and an Unruly God.

“Goddess Athena, are you perhaps overly narcissistic? Look at my two knights. If we talk about physique, can you compare to them?”

Roy pointed his hand at Erica and Liliana, meticulously measuring their ample bosoms, then he looked at Athena with a mocking gaze.

“Hmm… this body is not this concubine’s true form. If you were to see this concubine’s true form, you would certainly not dare to harbor such thoughts.”

Athena’s lovely, radiant face showed a conflicted expression, even a hint of indignation.

She was a noble goddess, and one of the rare virgin goddesses in Greek mythology. Even if Roy was a Demon King of the earth, a king who slayed gods, to tease an ancient goddess in such a manner was an affront to her.

“Alright, I only ask if you will accept this promise.”

Roy said with a touch of impatience.

Athena’s expression settled, becoming calm. Her wise eyes looked at Roy, and she parted her cherry lips, saying, “…Cohabiting with this concubine, are you not afraid that this concubine might suddenly attack you?”

“Look at the Alps, covered in white snow, with beautiful scenery. I said before, in this promise, we won’t talk about fighting today, only about romance and beautiful things, but only for today.”

Roy gestured with his eyes for Liliana to warm him another cup of coffee.

Athena neither denied nor affirmed, merely continuing to ask, “…Besides this promise, what is the agreement you spoke of?”

“It’s simple. As long as you fulfill the promise, I will give you the Gorgon Stone, allowing you to restore your true form as ‘Athena.’ Then, we, as God Slayer and Unruly God, will have a great battle. If I kill you, I will naturally usurp your authorities. If I defeat and capture you, you will become my prisoner, my possession for the rest of my life!”

“…Similarly, if you kill me, then we will end in the inevitable way of a God Slayer and an Unruly God. If you defeat and capture me, for the rest of my life, I will become your possession. How about it, Athena? Isn’t that fair!”

Roy leaned forward, approaching Athena’s delicate and beautiful face, the subtle floral scent emanating from her filling his nostrils, as he spoke each word.

Athena showed no shyness. She met Roy’s heavy-lidded gaze directly, her tone sharp. “…You indeed harbor improper thoughts towards this concubine.”

“I don’t deny that. Just like your father Zeus in Greek mythology, Goddess, I also aspire to become the master of the sky, wielding thunder and the sun! Moreover, all of this has a prerequisite: to defeat and capture the opponent, which is countless times harder than killing them. What? Goddess Athena of wisdom and war, are you afraid to take on this wager with me?”

Roy raised an eyebrow, his tone arrogant and provocative.

“There’s no need to use such tactics on this concubine. This concubine is the goddess who possesses heavenly wisdom; it’s impossible not to see through your thoughts. This concubine also knows that there must be traps and schemes in your words. However, wisdom tells this concubine that this is the easiest way to reclaim the Gorgon Stone. After this, it will merely be a battle between a God Slayer and an Unruly God.”

“…However, this concubine is the Unruly Athena, the queen of the ancient Mediterranean, who once personally beheaded the son of the fool in distant ages. Since you are willing to contend with this concubine for victory through force, then as the ‘Goddess of War,’ how could this concubine refuse!”

Athena’s voice, though childish, was stern and proud, majestic and imbued with an ancient gravity, forming a sharp contrast with her petite body and appearance.

Athena’s resolve left Roy in awe. He asked with a smile, “…Goddess Athena, are you not afraid that I might go back on my word?”

“No matter. If you go back on your word, this concubine will slay you. The outcome will ultimately be the same… Moreover, this concubine has said many times that this concubine is the goddess of wisdom, capable of easily seeing through a person’s character!”

“…Roy Crowley, this concubine can see through your character. Although you possess the ambition of a demon king and vast desires, you are a man who will not easily break his promises, just like the heroes in ancient epics. Even facing death, you will not betray your word. Forgive this concubine, this concubine will grant you the glorious death a hero deserves.”

Athena’s tone was sincere, with a hint of regret. Although she disliked Steel Heroes, she did not deny the heroic virtues of those Steel Heroes as a goddess; instead, she praised them highly.

“Haha, to be praised so highly by Goddess Athena, I’m actually a bit embarrassed.”

Roy rubbed his nose, as if shy. “…I also acknowledge your character, Goddess, and I trust that you will not go back on your word.”

“That is only natural. This concubine is Athena, not those ugly evil gods who are full of lies and know nothing of honor. This concubine will naturally keep her promise, otherwise Athena’s divinity will fall!”

Goddess Athena said decisively, her words resolute as she parted her delicate lips.

“Don’t worry, Goddess Athena, though I am a God Slayer, I am still but a mortal. My life will last at most a few hundred years. When I pass away in a few hundred years, you will naturally regain your freedom.”

Roy’s arrogant words made Athena laugh in exasperation. The goddess retorted in a childish voice, “…You sound as if you have already defeated this concubine. This arrogance is an insult to this concubine. However, please rest assured, if this concubine truly falls to your hands, when you pass away, this concubine will not live on either. As a goddess with authority over the underworld, this concubine will also go to the underworld to continue accompanying you!”

“Such a declaration of love, it’s a bit much for me to handle, Goddess!”

Facing Athena’s bold statement, Roy recoiled slightly.