Reluctantly, the goddess acquiesced, realizing the gravity of the situation. "Fine, fine. I'll put my bath obsession aside for now. But you owe me a luxurious bath once this is all over, Axel."

Axel nodded, a small smile tugging at his lips. "I promise, once the battle is won, you can have as many baths as you desire."

With their preparations complete, Axel and his team stood united, ready to face Danus and his forces head-on. The fate of the capital hung in the balance, and the outcome would