Chapter 41: To Poseidons realm (1/2)

”He's even more fearsome up close...” Alex commented on Zeus.

Athena nodded and warned him, ”Yes, that's why you should avoid interacting with Father as of your current strength.”

Alex nodded.

Suddenly, Athena screamed furiously with passion in her eyes, ”I refuse to be indifferent any longer!”

Under the dumbfounded gaze of Alex, who's never heard her scream, she took out her spear and shield and got into her armor.

She then asked him, ”Alex, do you still want to know why I was so anxious a few days ago?”

Alex nodded, confused.

”Then come with me.” She stated as she climbed down the stairs and exited the tower.

Alex followed her lead, and she informed him, ”We're going to be running all the way to the coast, do you have enough Faith Energy?”

'Faith Energy? Oh...' Alex remembered he used the last of his reserves back when he saved Achilles from Cronus' attacks.

He shook his head.

Athena nodded in understanding and approached him, she then put her hand on his chest and Alex felt a rush of energy entering his body.

After a dozen seconds of doing this, she removed her hand and said, ”This should be enough for our trip.”

Without waiting for his response, she bolted in the direction of the main plaza of Olympus.

Alex was taken aback but after replicating the scenario from Tartarus, he felt his entire body growing lighter and lighter as the surroundings slowed down.

He proceeded to start running and caught up to Athena, after which he adjusted his speed to hers.

They were going at such speed that even the rough terrain of the mountain range didn't obstruct them, and they only slowed down when they were climbing down the steep parts.

As they were running, he heard the voice of Athena.

”Alex, have you ever heard of the Theomachy?”

Alex contemplated for a second before giving out an answer, ”A conflict between the gods?”

”Exactly. Recently, Uncle Poseidon has started taking away the powers of the minor sea gods, causing a rebellion that might spill over the land gods. Additionally, due to his poor knowledge of the intricacies of the sea, which are normally managed by the ecosystem of minor marine gods, disastrous weather events have hit the coast, and the whole of Olympus is losing reverence and credibility among mortals.”

Athena explained to him as he could perceive her side profile, displaying a frown on her face.

”Is that what has been on your mind?” Alex asked her.

”If Father Zeus intervened, as he originally planned to, this situation would have become extremely troublesome.” Athena clenched her fists.

”Therefore, I'm the one going, to teach a lesson to Uncle for the good of Olympus, and his own good.” Athena looked determined.

As he saw her demeanor, she reminded him of a...monarch.