Heavenly Bonds

Chapter 58: The Divine Confrontation

"Wait a moment, elder! You said that each deity in the Academy of the Gods has a saying that reflects their life philosophy, is that correct, elder Kurogami Masayuki?"

"Yes, indeed, snow wolf! What do you want to convey through this fact, Snow Sky-Dog?"

"If that's the case, then I want to know the perspective that the wretch 'Steel Dragon' Ryujin Tetsu deems most important to him."

"Ah, so you want to understand our enemy's perspective, clever indeed, snow wolf! I recall that the scoundrel Ryujin Tetsu once said: 'Many pages of history glorify those who decapitate their enemies more than those who have their heads chopped off by others. But this fact cannot deter me from fighting in a fierce and enduring battle; even if my end is a head falling to the ground by another's hand; I still believe my outcome will be decapitating my enemy, and I will triumph after the final battle and I will be praised when the head of the enemy falls to the ground.'"

"This scoundrel has a truly terrifying