Chapter 344 (1/2)

[Cough!]

In the blink of an eye, Prometheus was grabbed by the neck and he struggled in Neptune’s hands. Neptune was one of the three gods in the beginning. This might be the sea and Prometheus might be a sub-god, but it was surprisingly that the god of fire and prophecy could be treated as a child.

[My son-in-law is in high spirits.]

A sense of majesty descended to the palace of Atlantis. It was a conversation that would make anyone think they were a close father-in-law and son-in-law, but Neptune’s voice contained anger. His voice resembled the vast sea. It was gentle, yet cold.

[Kuek. Father-in-law...]

[You are still calling me father-in-law after making your family like this?]

[F-Fa...]

[Foolish guy.]

Neptune threw Prometheus strongly to the ground. The floor was broken and a pit appeared around Prometheus. Prometheus coughed and rubbed his neck.

“......”

Meanwhile, I couldn’t move. I probably would’ve been like this if Mido was married and my grandson-in-law did the same thing. Neptune’s actions made a lot of sense.

[It isn’t because you are my son-in-law that I’m sparing you now. It is to prevent the disaster in the future.]

Prometheus didn’t answer and just slowly nodded with a red face and bloodshot eyes. Neptune’s anger slowly subsided and the turbulent currents calmed down. As expected, one of the original gods who dominated the land and sea should have this degree of majesty.

Then I felt a sharp gaze. Neptune was looking at me. His eyes seen through the blue light of majesty were very deep.

[...Indeed, very similar.]

“What does that...?”

Neptune ignored my words and turned to Clymene next to him. He nodded slowly. [Bring him.]

[Father, he is a criminal who entered Atlantis’ forbidden area.]

[It is fine, so bring him. Then I will talk alone with this person.]

[...I understand.] Clymene replied and stepped back politely.

Deucalion similarly gave a polite goodbye and withdrew. Prometheus, Neptune, and I were the only ones left. Tension and cold silence descended here. After a while, I heard footsteps and the door opened. The person who came in was completely unexpected.

“Joseph...?”

* * *

It was around 10 minutes ago. Joseph finished a meal served by a perfect little mermaid of Atlantis and slept in the accommodation they provided. It wasn’t only Joseph. His companions had also been arrested.

“Hah, I can’t sleep. What are their intentions?”

Joseph and his group were about to give up when they were taken to the queen. By chance, they met Neptune, the god of the sea and the land. Then surprising words came out of Neptune’s mouth, [Release them and take them to the VIP room.]

They were very surprising words. Neptune’s decision got the backlash of Queen Clymene and many of Atlantis’ ministers.

Then Neptune spoke, [This is a place that I designated as a forbidden area. I said I will forgive them. Who will dare to stop my decision? How rude.]

It was a decision full of the majesty of the original god. Joseph couldn’t forget the gaze of Neptune he saw that day through the majestic light. His face couldn’t be seen but strangely, it felt like a loving expression. Due to this, he had an even harder time getting to sleep.

Joseph had been staying here and sleeping for a few days.

Knock knock!

There was a knock on the door.

“Yes, come in.”

Creak.

The door opened and a merman soldier holding a small spear entered. He was Joseph’s guard so they were quite close. Then the words that came out of the guard’s mouth were surprising. “Neptune is looking for you.”

“Neptune?”

“That’s right. He said to bring you quietly.”

Joseph didn’t understand Neptune’s actions at this point of time, but this was still one of the three gods showing favor to him. Thus, it was worth meeting him. Maybe if Joseph explained his circumstances, then Neptune could help. Joseph thought this was an opportunity. “I will go straight away.”

Joseph arrived at the royal palace and came to the throne room where Neptune was currently located. The guards protecting the palace opened the door and stepped inside. As Joseph walked, he heard a familiar voice in the distance.

“Joseph...?”

“Elder?”

The moment they saw each other, joy and confusion crossed their faces. Their expressions were saying, ‘Why are you here?’

Neptune looked between the two men and burst out laughing.

[Hahahaha—!]

His laughter caused the currents around him to shake again. Neptune’s laughter caused the palace to shake and he coughed like he was embarrassed. Choi Chuntaek and Joseph were frustrated by the sudden situation. Prometheus was still standing in a stiff manner.