"Hehe, I've already heard about you from Artemis. However, I haven't received any detailed internal information.
From a standpoint, I do align with Hephaestus, but it's quite curious what kind of guy can earn Artemis's trust to such an extent that she would go this far…"
[Inside the temple, the booming voice of Ares echoes]
[It seems that every angle is a source of sound, as if being scrutinized by countless gazes]
[You realize that this War God is observing you]
[He did not receive the intelligence data possessed by Artemis or Hephaestus; instead, after listening to the demands from both sides, he directly allowed you to come before him]
"No reception? What do you mean by that?"
"Rather than data analysis like Hephaestus, I prefer to make judgments through actual actions. After all, I am Ares, the God of War, rebellion, slaughter, and chaos. I am not as gloomy and rigid as Hephaestus. Since this is a communication, it must possess power!"
"Hmph, in other words, you want to put me to the test? You Greek gods really love this kind of thing…"
Moran chuckled wryly.
No hero or brave warrior can escape this trial when facing a deity; now even the War God Ares is imposing a trial on him.
"The operational theory like Zeus's will not be recognized by any War God. Let me inform you of this first.
My answer is the same as that of Hephaestus; if flagship Zeus takes that step and attempts to infringe upon the duties of other ships… even if there is no choice, I will have to initiate a mythological war."
Ares conveyed his firm resolve.
He knows that if they go down this path, it is almost destined to weaken the Greek pantheon. But there is no other way; compared to continuing down the wrong path, what they, as War Gods, pursue is to exercise what is right.
"Does this count as your agreement to join?"
Moran confirmed Ares's thoughts once more.
Although he saw no presence in this temple, he felt as if he were being watched.
Undoubtedly, this must be Ares's gaze.
His eyes overflowed with a fierce battle intent: "As for joining, it must be after I witness it. To make me believe you are the one who brings redemption, the native being named Moran, show your power here in this temple!"
"In the end, I can't escape this cycle…"
Moran shrugged, feeling quite helpless.
Rather, if this is the War God Ares.
"Hehe, no matter what, you are the initiator of this broken divine alliance. If the initiator does not possess enough power, then I do not believe you are qualified to fight alongside us flagship.
Moreover, I truly want to see how strong a man can be to earn Artemis's trust to such an extent."
[A rather cliché development process]
[However, this also aligns with Ares's character]
[Rather than simply reviewing data and intelligence, he prefers to see actual combat to determine the path ahead]
[The War Gods present are not just Ares; Artemis has also just arrived here]
"Dear, I will be waiting for your victory here."
Artemis sat above the temple.
She was like a fan cheering for Moran below the temple, offering her personal support.
"Artemis, you really aren't worried at all. Do you trust your man to overcome my trial this much?"
"Hmph, Ares, you don't understand. As long as there is love, then power is limitless. No matter what trial you impose, I believe it won't be difficult for my dear."
"Love? Such a vague and unquantifiable thing.
It cannot be understood or calculated… you have really changed a lot."
Ares said with a sigh.
Compared to the past, when the Moon Goddess floated in the air sniping the earth, the current Artemis is much gentler.
The pure moonlight reveals a hint of delicacy.
She is no longer cold and unfeeling.
"Hehe, this is all thanks to my darling. Rather than floating in the air and mercilessly passing judgment on the unfaithful, I have found another path that a ship can choose. Because, having tasted this feeling, I can no longer return to the past…"
"Cannot return to the past… have we not been the same?
Long ago, when we chose to become gods among humans and gained this function called emotion, we could no longer revert to being the fleet sailing among the stars…"
[The two deities are conversing]
[Then, their gaze returns to the dazzling hero who is to undergo the trial of the War God]
[Ares informs you of the content of the trial]
[The one who will be your opponent in the trial has already arrived on horseback at the temple]
"Mm…?"
Hippolyta noticed the figure in the temple.
There is actually someone in the War God's temple.
However, since they are allowed to stand in the temple, there must be some special reason.
She does not believe that in this land of Greek gods, anyone would harbor blasphemous thoughts in the temple.
"Great War God, our father of the Amazons! Your daughter Hippolyta has come in response to your divine oracle!"
Hippolyta stopped her horse outside the temple.
She did not focus her attention on Moran but first knelt before the terminal projection inside the temple.
"Ugh…"
Moran's expression became subtle.
He did not expect to meet Hippolyta here again.
Combining what Ares just said about the trial, he could easily imagine what he would face next—
"Hippolyta, daughter who flows with my blood, let me be proud of your proof. I, the War God Ares, command you in the name of father and chief god, to use all your strength to annihilate the man beside you.
You are allowed to use all your power up to this point, and all actions within the temple are permitted."
Ares issued the command to Hippolyta.
In his tone, there was not a hint of refusal.
Though it was the first time receiving such an order, Hippolyta would not question her father, Ares.
Since her father wants her to become a sword.
Then, she only needs to slay the enemy here.