"If nothing to say, no need talk."
Aslan shrugged, then glanced at Uesugi Kenshin.
"Anyway, didn't force you come talk."
"Truly, kids nowadays not sweet at all. Really don't know what Athena likes about you?"
Prithvi couldn't hold back complaining.
"But since you even conquered Athena, interested conquer one more?"
While saying, Prithvi winked at Aslan, then reached out hugged his neck, pointed at Uesugi daydreaming beside.
"What think of Uesugi? She's Bishamonten of Heavenly Army, guaranteed not inferior to Athena, and personality far better."
"And secretly tell you, she's actually Virgin Goddess too."
"Prithvi!"
Uesugi couldn't hold back shouting, then coldly pinched Prithvi's ear, pulled away from Aslan.
"Uesugi, listen me. If not seize this chance, with your man-like personality, maybe hundreds thousands years later still no partner..."
After that, Aslan and Athena politely turned away.
Aslan kind-hearted, couldn't bear see beautiful woman suffer, so chose not see, not hear.
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Moments later, refreshed-looking Uesugi walked over with slightly red face. Clearly very annoyed by Prithvi, not recovered yet.
"Sorry, made you see embarrassing thing."
Uesugi said flatly, no explanation, after all Prithvi's reputation famous.
However, seeing Aslan, eyes clearly flickered.
"By way, seems haven't congratulated you reclaim flag and become Arcadia leader, and Heavenly Army's thanks last time not conveyed yet."
"So, give at once."
"So, gift or cash?"
Aslan looked Uesugi somewhat curiously.
"You really not shy."
Corner Uesugi's mouth twitched, then pulled palm-sized silver watch from behind clothes, threw to Aslan.
Aslan caught, touched watch, looked up surprised.
"Heavenly Army emergency contact device. If meet strong Demon Lord, can use this."
After Uesugi finished, looked left right, then whispered.
"Of course, better not put too much hope on this, after all, current Heavenly Army efficiency, you understand..."
Perhaps like police come clean mess after incident?
Aslan's eyes slightly flickered, probably thought uses for this thing.
"Feel this will use soon."
"Your feeling likely right."
Uesugi said refined expression.
"Warning or threat?"
"What warning, what threat? Why kids nowadays overthink?"
Prithvi suddenly jumped out, hooked Aslan's neck, pulled hard, nearly clamped under armpit.
"Truly, can't put little hope on Heavenly Army?"
While Prithvi laughed cursing, suddenly lowered voice, sent hidden message.
"This should consider plea. Indra reminds you be careful not make too big trouble. Lower Layers currently can't withstand more turmoil."
Aslan's pupils slightly contracted, but said nothing, just smiled.
"Dare have hope. Know, first growth after adult starts contacting police."
Prithvi stunned hearing that, muttered softly.
"Heavenly Army shouldn't that bad..."
But saying it, she herself lacked confidence.
And hard say if Indra's plea not preserve Heavenly Army's remaining dignity.
Lower Layers can't withstand turmoil, or Heavenly Army can't withstand more turmoil?
No one clearer than her, Heavenly Army high-up.
Original purpose Heavenly Army establishment send combined god troops against Dystopia. After Dystopia gone, Heavenly Army abandoned.
Took responsibility maintain order Upper and Lower Layers, fight Demon Lords and Last Trials of Mankind.
But reality, first facing Absolute Evil, Heavenly Army crushed, forced hand Last Trial breaking to Canaria.
Heavenly Army's dignity shaken then. If not Indra later solo defeated Azi Dahaka, Heavenly Army might disbanded.
But now, facing Azi Dahaka and Angra Mainyu again, Heavenly Army still no decisive role.
Always Arcadia key. Before Canaria, now Aslan.
Looks good, but for Heavenly Army, major duty neglect.
Like case unsolvable by detective team, solved by private detective.
How bad detective team? What's use detective team? Major duty neglect.
Now, Heavenly Army needs merits prove existence and responsibility.
Coincidentally, Aslan Ouroboros target.
See, Heavenly Army protects Arcadia leader from Ouroboros hands, greatest hero against Last Trial of Mankind. Dazzling merit.
Then dodge other Pantheons' accusations.
Just situation now very awkward. One sent by Ouroboros daughter of Heavenly Army leader himself. And Heavenly Army maybe not their match.
After all, Twelve Guardian Gods some injuries not healed, or just reincarnated. Strength not fully recovered, still in rehab.
Otherwise, no rush replacements.
Surya Deva, Vayu, Nirrti, Yama, Varuna, Agni, unknown preparing replacement or already replaced.
Currently, among Heavenly Army, full strength ones her, Prithvi Mata, Brahma, because handle intelligence.
As for Indra... his injuries worst.
While other two gods, Isana and Candra, not reincarnated back.
Conversely, Aslan's current strength not too weak. And with Boundary mastery, escaping no big issue.
Now situation very awkward, only consider plea.
"..."
Hearing Prithvi's words, Aslan couldn't hold raising eyebrow. Why feel Heavenly Army also not well?
After Prithvi finished, suddenly turned, stared shining eyes, gripped Aslan's hand tight.
"By way, that Divine Beast you transformed, high compatibility with Sun Authority, right?"
Aslan slightly nodded, didn't know Prithvi's intent asking this now.
Why suddenly discuss his Beast Vassal?
"Means... as long as gather enough Sun Authority, can separate sufficient Divine Beasts, right?"
"And transformation quality not low, likely reach Four-Digit Outlier... Twelve Zodiacs, twelve Four-Digit Outliers..."
Prithvi muttered softly. More spoke, brighter eyes, tighter grip on Aslan's hand.
"Interested become..."
But before Prithvi finished, knocked out by Uesugi. Corner Uesugi's mouth twitched slightly, face forced smile.
"Sorry, Prithvi lately too work-crazy, bit dazed."
Seeing Uesugi's still smoking fist, corner Aslan's mouth twitched.
(You yourself not look better.)
Prithvi rubbed big bump on head, eyes still stared Aslan eagerly.
"So you really..."
"Sorry, he not interested at all. Don't try push him into pit."
Before Old Roc King finished, Athena blocked in front Aslan, refused gently but firmly.
As for Aslan, felt burden heavy enough, no need more.
And clearly, this Heavenly Army big pit.
Prithvi still wanted say something, but Athena gave no chance speak.
Smiled gently, but words full threat.
"If see you bother Aslan again, don't mind squeezing your boobs."
Prithvi's face froze, expression blank moment, then chuckled.
"Truly, at least keep Goddess dignity?"
"Sorry, have few days month specially reserve not care dignity."
"And, don't want gossip about me in your newspaper, thanks."
After speaking, Athena gracefully flicked long golden silk-like hair, directly pulled Aslan away.
Greetings done, no point linger.
Corner Prithvi's mouth twitched, also understood Athena's attitude.
"Truly, not even official yet, already this protective. If official, how?"
Prithvi complained softly, vented dissatisfaction.
"Worthily Metis's daughter, this protective attitude truly inherited."
Prithvi sighed, then sent short message on phone, asked newsroom staff stop writing. Didn't want truly targeted by Athena.
(Pity, this entertainment only enjoyed by other newsrooms...) Prithvi thought regretfully, shrugged.
"Poor Karyou-chan, worked hard find good man, targeted by Yandere Athena."
Suddenly Athena turned, stared Prithvi sharply.
Prithvi hurriedly covered mouth.
What gossiping behind others?
She Earth Goddess, how possibly do that?
Only Uesugi shook head beside, sighed helplessly.
(This corrupt Heavenly Army sooner or later done for!)
(Should update resume early? But which Pantheon or Community accept me?)
"..."
After pulled away by Athena few steps, Aslan suddenly remembered something, stopped.
Lowered head saw Heavenly Army emergency contact device in hand, corner mouth couldn't hold smile, without hesitation pressed it.
Instantly, Uesugi still beside showed bitter expression, stared Aslan full bitterness.
Didn't say anything, but said everything. Looked like office lady on vacation forced overtime.
"No problem, just testing, also reporting strong Demon Lord appeared at Arcadia banquet location, need Heavenly Army support."
Corner Aslan's mouth lifted slightly, said evil smile.
Admitted always very cunning person, used any possible means.
"What Demon Lord?"
Uesugi stunned, asked somewhat confused.
With Athena, two Guardian Gods, many Four-Digit fighters present, which Demon Lord dare cause trouble?
Even crazy, at least understand situation, right?
Attack while others celebrate, especially allies all present, don't force others beat you happiest moment.
"Asura Clan Queen! Even have proof colluding with Ouroboros!"
While saying, Aslan pulled reminder letter from Lamia. Of course, content his task log, sent to her.
After all, her identity special, could act freely. Even communicating with Aslan, Lamia said when expelled from Ouroboros, could only rely on brother-in-law uncle.
Uesugi bitter smile, shook head, sighed.
"Sorry, can't stop her."
And even if could, impossible act.
Aslan didn't know Asura identity, but she knew. Daughter of highest boss, who dare act?
Though injuries severe, Indra still terrifying Heavenly Army leader.
This corrupt Heavenly Army sooner or later done for. Heavenly Army leader leads power abuse.
"Her identity very special, Heavenly Army hard act."
Uesugi said very difficult face.
"I know that."
Aslan shrugged casually. Honestly, Lamia truly saw him brother-in-law uncle. Shared info, nearly leaked all Ouroboros secrets.
(Then why report in front us...)
Corner Uesugi's mouth twitched. Stared Aslan, didn't know what say.
Currently only felt Aslan's face very punchable.
"Didn't I say? Just testing this thing effect."
Aslan said while throwing silver watch in hand.
"Now, seems effect quite good?"
Right when pressed, felt wave shield and Boundary.
Heavenly Army emergency contact device also protected owner, sent away in danger.
However, protection effect limited. Shield, Aslan could break with little effort, teleport even not as good his spatial ability.
"Whatever, give you new one."
Uesugi sighed tiredly, pulled new Heavenly Army emergency contact device from behind clothes, threw to Aslan.
"This expensive. Don't too wasteful next time."