Chapter 813

Kratos did not speak, remaining deeply silent.

But he listened with utmost seriousness.

Atreus's expression turned grave; he clenched his fists, recalling the plot discussed in the Society, his voice trembling slightly.

"In my mother's prophecy, you will ultimately fall into my arms, and a snake will emerge from my mouth..."

"... I understand."

Kratos's eyes were deep, his face showing no emotion, but his grip on Leviathan's Axe tightened further.

After exhaling, Atreus continued, "With the prophecy settled, our matter here is concluded; we'll return home."

"But after we had lived in seclusion for several years, Lei Shen Tuo came knocking again... The Society members suspect this might be the beginning of our complete extermination of the Norse gods."

"... So that's how it is!"

Kratos gave Atreus a long, deep look.

If he had previously suspected Athena was behind it, Kratos now largely dismissed that idea.

After a moment's thought, Kratos spoke in a low voice, "Before confirmation, we cannot be certain the intelligence you obtained in that special place is true."

"... So, Father, you mean—"

Atreus paused, momentarily confused by Kratos's meaning.

"First, verify whether the information is accurate! If it is..."

"Then since battle is inevitable anyway, let us fight with full fury."

Kratos's pupils turned icy as he instantly shifted their direction, "Child, we return first—retrieve the Blades of Chaos... before discussing anything else."

Originally, Kratos had decided to permanently seal the Blades of Chaos.

But after hearing Atreus's words, he abandoned that idea.

Since peace in the future is impossible, let us once again draw... the Blades of Chaos, and face it at our strongest.

Atreus sat silently on Kratos's back for a long while, then nodded.

He closed his eyes and re-entered the Society with his spirit.

Atreus: "... Everyone! My father is returning to retrieve the Blades of Chaos and resume battle."

Ti Qie Hui Li: "Ba Zhanshen Kratos returns to the world!"

Atreus: "Also, I'm not sure if it's my imagination... but I feel my father has just now stirred murderous intent—he's preparing to strike the Norse gods."

Atreus himself was uncertain.

Though he knew his father well, without Kratos speaking, Atreus could only guess at his decision—not truly confirm it.

Su Xiao Xiao: "... I think this is perfectly normal!"

Su Xiao Xiao: "By the way, little Atreus, don't you want to help your father?"

Atreus: "Yes yes! What advice does the President have?"

Su Xiao Xiao: "If you want to help your father, strengthening your own power is best."

Su Xiao Xiao: "You can cultivate the many skills listed in the Society's skill menu... I believe, if you choose to cultivate, you'll master them at an astonishing speed—even grow stronger."

Su Xiao Xiao: "After all, your bloodline and status are extraordinary—you carry the blood of gods and giants... compared to ordinary mortals, your cultivation should be twice as effective."

.............. Atreus: "... I'll keep that in mind!"

Lao Fu Shi Hou Jue: "So I'm now pondering—should I travel to Ba Zhanshen's world and test whether killing its gods grants divine authority?"

Marquis Wo Ban was still hesitating—whether to truly kill two gods in Ba Zhanshen's world.

After all, there are many gods in that world.

And he was deeply fascinated by gods.

Although in the Assassin's Creed world, killing an Unshackled God grants divine authority because of Pan Duola.

But Marquis Wo Ban felt the Society had now enhanced his Assassin's nature.

Under these circumstances, could he seize another god's power without Pan Duola's ritual? Just thinking of it made him excited.

In fact, if not for concern over Loki's face in Eurale,

he would have gone to Eurale himself to see what kind of gods existed there.

Or perhaps find an opportunity to kill one and test it.

Tony Bu Shi Shou Fu: "... Old Marquis, just forget it!"

Tony Bu Shi Shou Fu: "I feel your personality would inevitably clash with Kratos in Ba Zhanshen's world... after all, Kratos has a violent temper! And when your temper flares, it's hard to calm down."

Tony Bu Shi Shou Fu: "You might end up realizing Kratos is Ba Zhanshen, then think, 'Can I cut him down?'—by then, things would truly spiral out of control."