Chapter 358 - 357: Children (1/2)

Chapter 358 - 357: Children

"Is that an order?"

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The streets of the city that Athena and Van were exploring were by noaround, the people that were running around in the market-- as well as the rando noises

But for Van, even with the vendors shouting at hi was silent He turned to look Athena straight in the eyes, trying to see if he really heard fro the look of resolution in her eyes, it would see," Vanand as a joke, but Athena see It is true that Athena was a beautiful woht even say more beautiful than even Artemis-- but even fro for her, unlike with Artemis

"You were?" Athena blinked a couple of tiht in the eyes, "But if you wish to do it, then we may do so It is just sexual intercourse, even if I have never done it before, I am sure it is a battle that I could do well in If it is preserving our kind, then I am certain that even Artemis would not mind"

"Let's not talk about this for now," Van then quickly waved his hand as he started walking away, "We should probably return to the Academy before Dionysus's reinforcements arrive"

"You don't want to wait and devour the Athena's words, Van slowly turned his head across the street The children laughing, the families that were just out for their et the incredible strength these people had, then one would iants, and maybe even the races he hasn't seen in this world yet-- they were all just people

If this is what Athena wanted hi an effect on hi he didn't know yet Itas he had already been killing this world's population in cold blood

He had no re so-- after all, even if it was hi man, even if it was in the old world or here in the new one… life had always been a survival of the most merciless

But with his brief interaction with his students in Heven Acade to reflect on all of the actions he had done, not only here, but back when he was still in the Old World

He had always hated those who used their power to step on those ere lower than theht noas he not one of those who held power?

He was now in the position that he could probably cause a war to break out if he wanted to-- No, he was doing just that Before he was sent to Asgard, he was a an army for the simple reason that he wanted information

'And I will make everyone kneel even if I have to cut off their feet'-- was soht even say that he was so obsessed with hiet that each of these people… had their own stories and struggles

He saw Sigrid; her expression of complete despair as the events of her abuse resurfaced in her mind

These were real people, and not just an intricate and calculated buffet for him to feast on created by his o back," Van then ht in the eyes, "We've done enough in this city already"

"As you wish, King Evans"

The two then headed back to their shi+p, which was privately owned by Heven Acadee-- and since Van and Athena held a certain prestige in Headmistress Hilda's eyes, this shi+p was solely for them to freely use as they desired

Van opted to just run to the city, but since Athena ith him, they made a mutual decision to just use the shi+p And taken fro and co the fresh ocean wind of Asgard wafting through his face-- Van would agree Looking at this vast sea surrounding him, it was as if he could taste the luxurious freedoht in his life; and just for a moment, as he closed his eyes he was at peace

"You are still thinking of what to do with the Aesir?"

"Isn't that what you wanted?"

His peace, however, was just that-- a moment Van opened his eyes and let out a s his head towards Athena, "You wanted me to learn about the people of this world, and now that I aain"

"I apologize," Athena also sht before her, "A King does not only think of his own citizens but all those that exist around hi that does not exist outside his castle? What is a King, if there is no one to rule?"

"If this is your way of telling ht"

"No, King Evans I a you to be the ruler of the 9 Realiants, not just forthat exists"

"I already planned that even beforean army back in the Branch, remember?"

"To rule, not to conquer," Athena then looked Van straight in the eyes, "To inspire, not to spread fear You arethat; you have lived a life filled with hardshi+ps, pain, and sadness You have lived through the worst that your world has to offer, you were at the center of it all"

"We have Evangeline to thank for that," Van scoffed

"And your mother could have easily created a monster," Athena shook her head

"She did"

"A monster would have already devoured the city we visited A irl he had onlyEvans-- she wouldn't fall in love with a ive credit to me; I would not serve you if I think you are not qualified to do so"

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