This naturally caused some dissatisfaction in Hera and Gaea, but they could only blame themselves for losing so early in yesterday's "singing competition."
Who could have expected Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty, to be so formidable?
Even more surprising was Persephone.
The Queen of the Underworld, who had been filled with hatred, humiliation, and resentment yesterday, was now staring at Karl with infatuation and affection. The desire in her eyes was even stronger than Aphrodite's had been.
Yesterday, Persephone had been thoroughly conquered by Karl.
Even after being eliminated from their "singing competition," Karl hadn't let her off until she finally surrendered and begged for mercy.
After all, such a competition wasn't easy to endure.
By the next day, Persephone had already begun serving Karl alongside Aphrodite, Hera, and Gaea, becoming exactly the sort of woman she had condemned yesterday.
Yet deep down, she wanted something even more excessive.
She wanted Karl to favor her alone.
She wanted all of his affection.
Meanwhile, Aphrodite nestled happily in Karl's arms upon the throne.
She was overwhelmed with excitement and satisfaction.
Holding Karl tightly, she inhaled his scent as though she wanted to permanently engrave this moment into her memory.
She was also secretly pleased that she had managed to break through the competition yesterday and obtain so much of Karl's favor.
Aphrodite's heart had already fallen completely.
Now, she wished she could remain beside Karl forever.
At this moment, one of the most beautiful goddesses of Olympus had thoroughly fallen for him.
As the Goddess of Love, she had fallen in love with Karl.
And in matters of desire, Karl had completely conquered her.
Karl looked at Aphrodite in his arms with a faint smile.
He still hadn't expected that she would be a virgin in this world.
The same was true of Persephone.
Karl had become the first man in the truest sense for both women.
Although he had initially regarded the Olympian goddesses merely as tools for increasing his strength, the genuine attachment Aphrodite and Persephone now showed made Karl willing to treat them differently.
Of course, how much affection they received would depend on their own efforts.
"All right."
Karl glanced around.
"I still have things to deal with. I need to leave."
Then he looked toward Hera and Gaea.
"Queen of Olympus. Earth Mother. Come here."
Hera and Gaea immediately showed reluctance upon hearing that Karl intended to leave.
Nevertheless, both obediently approached him.
Karl looked over the two mature and noble goddesses.
Their divine garments had become increasingly revealing over the past few days, clearly chosen to display their figures before him.
Karl raised both hands.
Two beams of golden energy flashed.
A golden mark appeared just below each woman's collarbone.
The mark represented Karl's name, written in elegant stylized script.
Hera and Gaea looked down.
Then both raised their heads in surprise.
To them, the mark had an obvious meaning.
It was Karl's mark.
Proof that they belonged to him.
Aphrodite and Persephone immediately looked jealous.
The next moment, Karl leaned forward and kissed Hera and Gaea.
Then he looked toward the other two.
"You'll receive your marks the next time I come."
"There's no need to rush."
"You're both mine as well. Understand?"
"Yes, God-King!"
"Yes, God-King!"
Aphrodite and Persephone immediately responded.
Their jealousy faded considerably.
Karl then rose from the throne.
His gaze fell upon Persephone.
The Queen of the Underworld wore black divine garments today, but they were noticeably more daring than what she had worn yesterday.
Apparently, after being conquered by Karl, even Persephone had begun behaving more like Hera and Gaea.
She wanted Karl to notice her.
She wanted him to appreciate her beauty and personally praise her.
Karl casually wrapped an arm around Persephone's exposed waist and began walking toward the entrance.
Her pale skin contrasted sharply against her black clothing.
Hera, Gaea, and Aphrodite followed behind them.
As Karl held Persephone, he couldn't help remembering the woman who had glared at him with hatred and humiliation only yesterday.
Now, she looked as though she would willingly give him everything.
The contrast caused a smile to appear on Karl's face.
Persephone instinctively leaned closer against him.
Behind them, Hera, Gaea, and Aphrodite all revealed faint traces of envy.
Something that outsiders might have regarded as humiliation was, in their eyes, simply proof that Persephone was receiving Karl's favor.
Persephone remained pressed against Karl's chest.
Before he left, she quietly inhaled his scent one final time.
When they reached the doorway, Karl finally released her.
The next moment, he vanished from their sight.
Aphrodite immediately turned toward Persephone.
A teasing smile appeared on her face.
"Oh?"
"Wasn't someone extremely defiant yesterday?"
"Weren't you calling us shameless and despicable?"
"Now look at yourself. You practically want the God-King to keep you in his arms forever."
Persephone immediately glared at her.
"That's because I didn't know how formidable the God-King was!"
Then she sneered.
"And you weren't any better than me."
"You were even more shameless than our noble Queen of Olympus and Earth Mother."
"So who exactly is more disgraceful?"
Persephone folded her arms.
"Besides, I like whatever the God-King does to me."
"What?"
"Aphrodite, are you jealous because the God-King favored me before leaving instead of you?"
"Hehehe~"
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