The Path of Pain
Zeus stood among the corpses of those foolish enough to challenge him, his gaze sweeping over the lifeless bodies with a calm detachment. A slow, satisfied smile curled at the corners of his lips, a smile that spoke of a victory well earned.
[Well, well, well,] the system chimed in, its voice dripping with a shameless blend of arrogance and genuine praise. [Look at you, handling that situation like a seasoned pro. Who would've thought you'd come this far?]
Zeus couldn't help but smirk at the system's words, the satisfaction within him growing. "They were too overconfident," he said, his tone casual, almost bored, as if the whole encounter had been nothing more than a minor inconvenience. "Thinking they could outsmart me? Ridiculous."