In the Greek Empire, in a restaurant in the capital of the province of Aphrodite, a man grabbed Hera from behind, placing a dagger around her neck. – Don't try anything, little goddess!
Hera, caught by surprise, screamed. – Kyaaah!!
Arthur looked at Hera, veins bulging on his face, and clenched his fists. "Spirit of Justice..." called in his thoughts.
The Spirit of Justice in Arthur's mind replied. "It's ten years of life that I want! You'll only have ten left, until you turn into Me..."
Arthur Treadway decided. "Done!" as his eyes turned red, his body immediately engulfed in golden flames that don't consume him, and glowing golden runes appeared all over his skin, he smiled. – Treadway, Treadway! You must like this creature very much... – Laughing, he appeared behind the man who was holding Hera and crushed his head with both hands.
– Kyaaah! – Hera screamed as she felt the man's blood running down her body.
Hera, lying on the floor and coughing, saw Arthur floating. – He can fly?! And his aura... – she thought, seeing Arthur's resplendent aura. – Arthur...
Arthur Treadway, merged with the Spirit of Justice, floating in the air and looked at Hera with a smile. – Little monsters, you managed to annoy the Treadway. But enough with the jokes, I don't have time to waste with filthy creatures... – he said, looking at Hera.
On her knees, avoiding his red fierce gaze, Hera said. – Why am I shaking so much...? – looking at her trembling hands.
Butler, in the United Kingdom, felt the presence of the true King of the Titans and smiled. – They made the worst mistake of their lives... – he said, laughing.
The first twin, trying to defend Arthur's blows, couldn't.
The second twin, trying to dodge Arthur's attacks, failed as well.
Hera, seeing Arthur break the twins' bones, her face in awe as she saw Arthur's resplendent yet monstruous aura. "He is not human..." she thought, swallowing hard.
King Yer stood up. – Oho... – his face in awe, looked at Hera. – Goddess of perfection, beauty and hotness, here's the thing: do you want to be immortal? You will be hot and beautiful forever! That's the proposal. Think about it, one day I'll come for the answer... – he said, disappearing into the shadows. "I need to warn the lord..." he thought as he fled from the Spirit of Justice.
Arthur Treadway, merged with the Spirit of Justice, punched the twins, slammed their heads together, and crushed them. – That was refreshing... – he said, taking a deep breath.
Hera, scared, hugged Arthur. – I've never seen those eyes... – she said, putting her hand on Arthur's forehead. – Is everything okay?! You seem like another person...
Arthur Treadway merged with the Spirit of Justice, looked at her and sighed. "This woman is annoying! Can I kill her...?" Arthur regained control of his body and returned to normal, sighing. "Don't touch her!" he ordered the Spirit. – Hera let's go home, now! – he ordered, coughing up blood and hiding it from her.
Alfred, in Arthur's mind, said. "Boss, your organs..."
Arthur Treadway, hiding his blood, thought. "I know, silence!"
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Hours later, in the middle of the Ocean of Death, on the Island of Tartarus where the sun never rises, in the garden of Hades' palace, Yer knelt and looked at the ground, he said. – It's him, Lord! It's him!
Lord Hades, the King of the Underworld, in the body of a woman with black hair and red reptilian eyes, smiled. – Stay calm! At the right time, we will be sure. I am not in a hurry... And send word to Zeus that his daughter is with the Treadway... – he ordered, drinking blood from a glass of wine.
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That same morning, in the desert of Alfmosis, Arthur rode with Hera on his back.
Hera Olympus, with her head on Arthur's back, asked. – Who are those people?! How did they know your name? And their appearance? They were very strong, they were above Qi Dimension... – she bombarded Arthur with questions.
Arthur, looking ahead, replied. – That had nothing to do with you, they wanted me! Yer knowing me is normal, he is the king of Alcantra. But the worrying thing is that I don't know much about him...
Hera, sighed. – That can only be black Qi. I had only heard stories but had never seen it in person... – she held onto Arthur's waist.
Grunting, Arthur said. – Indeed, it's black Qi! They are not human. Humans cannot absorb so much black energy to the point of clashing head-on a Supreme Grand Master. And their appearance, there is no way they are human, but neither are they dark elves. I don't know their species...
– An unknown species...? – Hera asked.
– Hmmm, it could be... I've heard that he's a cannibal, but given that he's not human, that becomes more explainable. Of course, when I was about to receive the Essence of Light, I was told that there will be forces capable of dealing with me, to maintain balance. Just as I rose, strong and powerful enemies will rise up too... – Arthur revealed.
Hera sighed. – Then you need strong and powerful allies too, I'll fight with you! – she exclaimed, behind him.
Arthur chuckled. – Calm down, eared! Not you! You'll only make me worried. I won't be able to solve problems if I'm worried about you! – he exclaimed, with his hand holding the saddle.
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The next morning, in the middle of the Alfmosis desert, Hera, sitting on the sand, yawned. – Great, I'm going to meet the people! Have you visited the provinces of the kingdom? – she asked, looking at him.
Arthur, sitting, looked at her. – I'm not king yet, Hera. When that time arrives, I'll walk around without a queen...
Hera, her eyes closed, suddenly opened them. – What do you mean without a queen?! Do you plan... You won't publicly recognize me as your wife, is that it?! – she questioned, her brow furrowed and her face turning red.
Arthur looked at her. – Hera... – he tried to explain, but she interrupted.
– I knew it! I knew that all this was part of a plan, I just knew it! – Hera exclaimed, walking in circles.