He is a pure-blooded dragon in the miniature garden.

Chapter 275 The goal is to become the only reliable adult in Su Nian's harem.
So, will you agree? Athena tapped the table lightly, lost in thought.

Indra has already made his meaning very clear.

His path forward was blocked, and it would be a waste to continue using his past cosmic truths in the simulated star map; he might as well invest them in Athena.

In return, Athena will have to do everything in her power, even risking her life, to protect the miniature garden and maintain its order in all the possible changes that may occur in the future.

Until the winds of decadence descended, just before the true destruction of the miniature garden.

Only then was she able to leave.

"But is it worth it?"

Athena paused for a moment, then asked Indra.

Is the miniature garden important? As a tool for the gods to harvest human history and gain resources for growth, it is naturally quite important.

However, the miniature garden is not actually that important. At least compared to their own lives, most people cherish their own lives more.

Even if the miniature garden is completely destroyed, as gods and Buddhas, they have countless ways to survive, and even to build a completely new miniature garden.

Even for the Star Spirits whose lives are most tightly bound to the Little Garden, if the Little Garden is destroyed, they will at most lose their Star Spirit status and the immortality that comes with it.

"What's not worth it? Just consider it as me fulfilling a promise I made to that idiot Bai Ye."

Indra sighed, waved his hand casually, and said.

Although he keeps saying that White Yaksha is an idiot, how much better is he? Not much better.

"Just tell me if you want it or not! If not, it's not too late for me to be reinstated."

Indra rolled his eyes and looked at Athena with some anxiety.

He's gambling now, gambling on Athena's character, gambling on Su Nian's character, going all in.

If they had any ideas, they could simply take the benefits without doing anything in return.

"Yes, why refuse such a free benefit?"

Before Athena could speak, Su Nian answered first.

In a sense, this is indeed a free benefit for them, if the miniature garden truly reaches its final stage, the kind that is inevitable.

Then let's persevere until the very last moment. Until then, just as Indra said, do our best to maintain the order of the miniature garden and protect it.

Naturally, Athena understood this as well. After giving Su Nian a disapproving look, she chuckled and said...

"I currently have no intention of stepping down from my position as Lord of the Heavenly Army."

The Heavenly Army has spent countless efforts to clean up those parasites; are they really going to just hand over the mess they've made to someone else? It's not that easy.

Upon hearing this, a pleasant smile immediately appeared on Indra's face.

He knew that things had worked out.

They have successfully tied these young people to the crumbling chariot of the Little Garden.

"Then I won't bother you any longer. I'm going to enjoy my retirement."

Di Shitian glanced at Su Nian and said with a cheerful expression.

The burden on his shoulders has been completely lifted. From now on, the Hindu pantheon will have Shiva to support it, and even the future of the miniature world has been entrusted to the younger generation.

Su Nian watched Di Shitian leave, closing the door behind her.

Su Nian couldn't help but sigh.

"Indra is quite bold. As expected of the former Heavenly Emperor, he discovered our hidden strength so quickly and placed his bet on me."

Upon hearing this, Alger rolled his eyes and retorted.

"You seem even more narcissistic than I am."

"It's obvious that old dog Indra has a very keen nose and has sensed something unusual, so he chose to bet on Athena."

Just like that Dao Ancestor, he chose to bet on Argel a long time ago, even though Argel hasn't yet claimed the [Demon] rank within the Daoist sect.

Clearly, this is the information leaked by that person.

Indra isn't stupid. If a big shot has placed a bet, shouldn't he quickly follow suit and go all in?

Once this point is past, there might not even be time to go all in again.

If you can't invest in Su Nian, investing in the people around her will do the same thing, and might even be more effective. You'll be transferring two favors at once, so tell me, are you in?

Anyway, after Di Shitian did this, unless Di Shitian starts to poach his girlfriend, Su Nian won't say anything even if Di Shitian turns the table while he's eating.

As for Athena, needless to say, the debt of gratitude she owes will only grow larger.

"Is there a difference?"

Su Nian said with a smile.

Anyway, they've made a killing, haven't they? The only thing to worry about is their future relationship with the Little Garden.

But is that really a big deal? If we can save them, we should do everything we can to save them, as long as we are worthy of the reward given by Indra.

As for getting something for free? And then running away the moment something goes wrong? Forget about it. He's a human being, not an animal.

However, Su Nian sighed inwardly.

Tsk, it seems I might really have to become the final human trial this time.

Just like what Azdaqah did.

In a sense, Indra's sense of smell is indeed very keen.

At this moment, Argel went over and nudged Athena, raising an eyebrow.

"Hey, ugly woman, how does it feel to be the first wife?"

Upon hearing this, Athena smiled faintly.

"It feels pretty good."

However, she didn't pay much attention to how Argel called her, or rather, she would only find it strange if Argel sometimes stopped calling her "ugly woman."

"But as for being a top-tier wife... I'm probably still a little short."

As she spoke, Athena glanced at Su Nian, her tone tinged with a hint of helplessness.

"Ok?"

Argel seemed to have realized what Athena meant.

"You mean the other Athena?"

She hadn't forgotten what Su Nian had once said about the source of her inner universe, or the reason for her initial cooperation with Athena—it was all because of another Athena.

The White Yaksha called her a super strong being from another universe. Upon arriving in the Little Garden, she only needs to gather the solar sovereignty of the twelve zodiac signs to become the Athena with a two-digit number.

It seems that Su Nian is currently collecting information on solar sovereignty in order to pave the way for Athena.

"Ah."

Athena nodded slightly.

Compared to Sasha, she didn't think she was qualified to be the first wife.

Su Nian has grown to this level thanks to the small universe seed that guy gave her. Just how strong is Sasha?

Athena didn't think she would be her match, let alone that the other person's position in Su Nian's heart was probably no lower than hers.

Even the strength of the other universe might not be weaker than that of the Little Garden universe; it might also have a multiple of two-digit numbers.

I really don't know how Su Nian and I met.

At this moment, Arger seemed to understand Athena's meaning.

This is a trend toward forming alliances...

Su Nian's lips twitched involuntarily, and she couldn't help but speak.

"Hey, I'm telling you, don't argue with a fourteen-year-old girl, okay?"

"...Fourteen years old? It seems the threat level needs to be raised another level."

"..."

Hearing this, Su Nian was completely at a loss and could only sigh.

Argel couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"It seems our baby dragon doesn't realize how big he is yet?" "Ahem."

Su Nian coughed awkwardly twice, feeling a little guilty under the gazes of Alger and Athena.

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore."

At this moment, Argel put away the expression on his face that suggested he was going to join forces with Athena to force her to abdicate, and instead smiled easily.

"However, have you thought about how you will repay this kindness, which is comparable to the grace of enlightenment?"

"Hmm...would helping her end the holy war count?"

Su Nian stroked her chin, pondered for a moment, and then said hesitantly.

The main problem was that the favor was too great, and he didn't know how to repay it. He couldn't very well cut Athena off and give her spirit to Sasha, could he?
Even if Su Nian dared to offer it, the other person wouldn't want it.

"Holy War? What's that?"

Argel scratched his head, looking somewhat bewildered.

"It's probably Athena leading a group of Saints and countless gods who have designs on the earth to protect it."

"Is this something an ugly woman would do?"

Argold paused for a moment, looking at Athena with deep suspicion in his eyes.

"You don't need to think of me as so despicable. When it's not necessary, I am a benevolent god, the guardian of heroes and the god of justice. Thank you."

Athena said with a hint of speechlessness, "Although her reputation among the gods isn't the best, she is definitely one of the most well-regarded gods among the lower classes."

Moreover, it was only a last resort when absolutely necessary. If there were any other way, she wouldn't have done things that would ruin her reputation.

She may not be as noble as Indra, or as self-sacrificing as he is, but she considers herself to be quite virtuous.

"Hmph! Don't try to fool me. In Al-chan's eyes, you're just an ugly woman."

Argel snorted and turned his head away, not wanting to see Athena's sour face.

Upon hearing this, Athena turned to look at Su Nian, sighed helplessly, and remarked.

"Still acting like a child..."

This exclamation infuriated Arger.

Who are you calling a child?

Athena did not speak, but looked at Argel with loving eyes.

That look sent a chill down Alger's spine, and he couldn't help but roll up his sleeves and say something.

"If you look at me like that again, believe me, I'll gouge your eyes out."

"Alright, alright, stop making trouble."

Su Nian rubbed her temples in pain, grabbed Alger and pulled her into her arms to prevent her from actually fighting Athena.

"Let's talk about Sasha instead."

Arger then gave Athena a provocative look and revealed a smug smile.

Athena remained indifferent, showing no reaction whatsoever.

As the first wife, she had no need to argue with Argel, a childish fellow; it would only damage her authority as the first wife.

Seeing this, Alger was truly exasperated.

"You ugly woman!!"

Unfortunately, Alger is currently held in Su Nian's arms and cannot do anything to Athena.

Seeing Argel's exasperated expression, Athena couldn't help but smile.

"Alright, Athena, stop provoking Alger."

Upon hearing this, Athena chuckled and suppressed her mischievousness.

"As for how to repay her kindness, my suggestion is that Su Nian, you should try to win her over."

Athena said very seriously.

“If necessary, I can relinquish my essence as Athena.”

"For me now, it makes no difference whether I become Minerva or Athena."

Because she has become the ruler of the heavenly army, Athena actually has quite a few options now, and there is no need to be tied to the path of Athena.

Minerva is also the goddess of wisdom and war, and moreover, this spirit is also in her hands.

Moreover, ever since she learned of the existence of another Athena, she has secretly begun to transfer her achievements and authority under Athena to the spirit of Minerva.

At this moment, Arger also looked at Su Nian seriously, turned around and straddled Su Nian, pressing down on Su Nian's shoulders.

"The organization has already made a decision!"

"Now it's your turn to unleash your charm!!"

“Go, bring back the other Athena, and let this ugly woman see who the real Athena is.”

Upon hearing this, Su Nian's lips twitched, and she couldn't help but retort.

"I feel like you guys have misunderstood me and thought I was some amazing strategy master."

"Is not it?"

Argel rolled his eyes.

"Don't you know that's what everyone's saying about you right now?"

"A born Casanova, the man who made Athena and the Demon Star fall for him at first sight, and even the White Demon, who likes girls, stayed out all night at Su Nian's house many times..."

Before Argel could finish speaking, Su Nian was already exasperated.

"Alright, this is indeed the simplest method at the moment."

Athena also suppressed a laugh.

That's how the news about the small garden goes, what can she do? She was even accused of having a thing for young boys before.

He actually fell in love with Su Nian, a three-month-old baby dragon.

Although this is not a rumor... it does really affect her reputation.

And then there's the later story of how Alger the Demon Star stole his love, and how, as the Lord of the Heavenly Army, he couldn't even protect his own love.

These days, who in the world of miniature gardens doesn't have a few scandals or something?

"Okay, I'll go back in a while."

Su Nian sighed.

While also testing the attitude of that god-like being, Su Nian didn't think her existence could be hidden from Him.

Moreover, if I want to continue down the path of the microcosm in the future, I will inevitably have to face the other party directly.

Going there sooner will allow you to better understand the other party's attitude.

"But Nana, you actually let me go over there on your own initiative?"

This was what surprised Su Nian.

"I'm not that petty, okay?"

Athena said with a hint of resentment.

Of course, after seeing Argel, Athena suddenly realized that she might not be intolerant of Su Nian having other people around her.

All she needed was for Su Nian to be inseparable from her.

If that's the case, then her goal is quite simple.

Perhaps, I can become the only reliable adult in Su Nian's harem.

Athena didn't think that Argel, that little fool, could pose any threat to her.

As the first wife, she needs to be tolerant of others.

Otherwise, things might get tough for them.

As for Sasha, another Athena, what threat could a mere fourteen-year-old pose to her position?

(End of this chapter)