Chat Group: Anime Girls are Moist-Chapter 499: Athena’s True Form!

"Rei Ao-kun! How can you do that?!"

Erica's face was filled with anxiety. She didn't even dare imagine the extent of Athena's power once she reclaimed her Triune Godhood. But it was already too late to stop anything—the Gorgoneion was back in Athena's possession.

"..."

Athena examined the Gorgoneion, confirming that it hadn't been tampered with. Her expression was difficult to read. The idea of using darkness to seize the stone by force faded quietly from her mind.

"You... Why did you return it to me?"

She didn't understand. If he knew she was a Heretic God, he should also know the harm a Heretic God could bring. Giving her the Gorgoneion so easily would only endanger himself, wouldn't it?

Fubuki: "Based on Erica's earlier words, this is basically aiding the enemy, isn't it?"

Frieren: "Right. It doesn't seem like something Rei Ao would normally do!"

Bibi Dong: "How shortsighted. Rei Ao-sama is simply confident in his own power. After all, what is a Heretic God? If they're merely on the level of the two we just saw, not one of them could stand up to him in a fight."

Like a thousand level-60 Soul Emperors confronting a level-99 Limit Douluo—a gulf that can't be bridged. Bibi Dong spoke the truth.

"I'm just very sure of my own strength," Rei Ao said with a grin.

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[Heretic God]: Melqart

[Level]: 37

[Abilities]: "Divine Word," "Storm Authority"

[Possessions]: "Sacred Tools: "Driver," "Chaser"

[Heretic God]: Verethragna

[Level]: 43

[Abilities]: "Divine Word," "Ten Incarnations Authority"

King of Gods Melqart and Invincible Warrior God Verethragna were somewhat formidable, but only to that extent. They were merely manifested beings from mythology—not wielding the fullness of true divine might. The same went for Athena.

[Heretic God]: Athena

[Level]: 28

At present, without her Triune Godhood, Athena's power fell short of the other two.

"Athena, go on—restore your divine rank so I can see your Triune form. Then I'll conquer you."

Conquering a goddess. Just the thought of it gave a thrilling rush, and Athena was already on his list of targets. Too bad the Athena standing before him was a heretical avatar, not the true being from legend.

"'Conquer me'?"

Such words were shockingly disrespectful to a god—especially Athena. By all rights, he ought to face divine punishment. Yet Athena showed neither anger nor fury, only a hint of curiosity.

"Human, even with all my wisdom, I can't fathom how you dare boast of conquering me and my divine rank. Though I'm only treading the earth right now, once I reclaim my Triune Godhood, I'll still have enough might to devastate the world."

She gave a faint smile.

"Since you've challenged a god as boldly as a heroic champion would, I have no choice but to answer."

Spreading her arms, Athena let the Gorgoneion hover before her chest. Her hair fluttered even with no wind, and her lips parted softly:

"I chant, invoking the hymn of the Triune Goddess. Linking sky, earth, and darkness, bringing forth the cycle and its wisdom." ƒгeewebnovёl.com

The Gorgoneion began to glow, responding to her voice, becoming a beam of light that melded into Athena's body.

"I chant, singing the hymn of a goddess once held in low esteem—

A queen labeled a forbidden serpent, lamenting as a scorned ruler.

I chant, reciting the poem of a goddess whose heart was sundered—

A sorrowful mother of the earth, whispering her grief."

"I am Athena, daughter of Zeus, guardian of Athens, eternally a virgin.

In ages past, I was the earth mother who gave birth to all living things!"

The earth cheered.

"In ages past, I was the queen of the underworld who governed darkness!"

Darkness enshrouded the sky.

"In ages past, I was the queen of wisdom who comprehended the mind of skies!"

Wind and clouds churned, and golden light descended upon the earth.

Athena's body rose into the air.

"Hm?"

In the midst of battle, Melqart and Verethragna both halted. Verethragna's eyes gleamed.

"It appears this will be a splendid fight indeed."

All eyes turned to Athena, glowing like a deity in the golden radiance. She slowly opened her eyes, a divine glimmer in their depths.

"I swear, Athena shall return to her original, primordial state!"

The celestial voice of the goddess drew a response from heaven and earth.

Athena transformed into a radiant sun shining overhead.

"Ugh! It's so bright!"

Utaha and the others shielded their faces. Rei Ao, however, made no move to block out the light; he never took his gaze off Athena for an instant. He clearly witnessed her body's magical change from child to maiden.

Moments later, the brilliance faded, and Athena's new divine form was revealed. She'd gone from a loli to a youthful girl with silver hair cascading to her waist. Dressed in white, she radiated both divine majesty and a heroic aura.

This was Athena.

Saeko Busujima: "So that's the Athena from mythology?"

Mai Sakurajima: "Correction—she's Erica's world's Athena."

Fubuki: "I thought I heard something odd. Did she say she's an eternal virgin?"

Sui: "Uh...weird. Why boast about that?"

Yomogawa Ayame: "Well, virginity can indeed be a point of pride, but I think giving all that is precious to the one you love is even more admirable."

Megumi Kato: "I don't think Athena's statement was meant as bragging."

Yukinoshita Yukino: "I believe it's simply a recitation of mythic lore. In Greek mythology, Athena is considered a virgin goddess who never takes a man. Her power arises from her purity. That's how our world's myths describe Athena; it might be relevant here."

Yukino's insight was accurate—Athena was reciting her mythic epic as she reclaimed the Gorgoneion via her original divine incantation.

By drawing on her triune godhood, she restored both her status and her age. This was Athena in her newly regained form.

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