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“You wanted to talk,” I said, this ti Zeus “Then talk”

Behindtheods had in store – two of the et – I just hoped thatworthy to counter with Or to protect me, at the very least

“Very well,” he said Zeus lifted a finger, pointing atwhat I did of hiht off My poor, handsome face “Dustin Graves Do you deny that you were recently in contact with a member of the Great Beasts?”

I shook my head, exasperated “Look You already know that I spoke to Scylla the other day, and I already explained to your brother here that – ”

“Dustin Graves,” Zeus boo across the hilltop “Do you deny that you or, de harm upon my brother, Poseidon?”

I threwIt was just supposed to be us and

Belphegor Poseidon showing up was a whole different sort of mess, it – ”

“That proves it,” Poseidon said, standing taller, glowering at ly “What other evidence do we need, brother? This puny mortal thinks to conspire with the darkest forces of this world – not only of this world, but of this universe as well The Old Ones It’s well known that he is steered by their power, this so-called Dark Room that dwells in his heart”

“That is enough forwith the darkest powers on this known earth, I sentence you to die”

He pointed one thick finger atfrom the end of it I called on the Dark Room, prepared to escape, furious that I had to run forlanced froer –

But a silver streak blurred just in front ofwas fast, but I never knew he could be faster than even a shard of divine lightning A blinding flash burst only inches away fro brandished in both hands

“Impossible,” Zeus snarled

“Clearly not,” Sterling called out, his sword hissing and issuing sparks as it absorbed the last of Zeus’s lightning “If you want to get to Dustin, you’ll have to go through ed his head over his shoulder, indicating the rest of Teah all of us”

Poseidon hoisted up his trident, baring his teeth “You dare defy the gods, undead wretch?”

“Justice will be dealt, brother,” Zeus shouted “One way or another”