Although she had not yet been born, the moment Metis disappeared, her aura became even more powerful, and even the shield beside her ceased to be ordinary.
Perhaps it was because of the decisive action he had taken with Metis, or maybe it was due to some change spawned from being offered to the world, but Zeus felt that the shield, once made from nothing more than common sheepskin, now possessed special powers. Against other types of harm, it might have been just a divine artifact of considerable might, but facing him, it could even block the attacks of the Arrows of Thunder.
"...You would be better off not remembering any events from before you were born; it's for the best for both of us."
"You will become my capable right hand, should you truly understand the reverence of power."
