"Yes. It was probably at the request of my father—or rather, the God-King Zeus. Goddess-Queen Hera doesn't harbor enmity toward her brother, nor toward that irritating Pluto, and certainly not toward Aunt Demeter. Therefore, it's most likely that he asked her, given that Hera's power is far more subtle compared to Zeus's."
I gently tapped my fingers on the table. I could feel and perceive the seals within my father's power, but my knowledge of magic wasn't advanced or specific enough to help break those seals. Using a higher, more potent energy might not necessarily work and could even prove dangerous, even if I drew from the essence of my phantom lineage and the powerful flame of the Ancient Dragon God.
Touching my fingers lightly to my forehead, I asked, "I imagine you weren't able to complete the mission related to the Chimera, were you? Besides that one, how many of these 'challenges' remain?"
