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Zeus and Hera (Part 34)

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Demeter: Well then, Hera, please state two of the challenges you wish.

Hera: The first challenge would be a simple one. A cooking challenge.

As soon as the words left Hera's lips, a ripple of surprise stirred through the chamber. Gods and goddesses exchanged looks, some raising brows while others chuckled in disbelief.

Whispers buzzed around the room like an unexpected breeze through leaves.

Hathor: *Smirk*  A cooking challenge? That's a new one. Can't say I understand why she'd pick that though, it sounds downright boring. 

She laughed softly, shaking her head.

Artemis: It's because it's her specialty. I know very few, gods or mortals who can cook better than Hera. She's in a league of her own.

She said flatly, her eyes focused to the front.

Astrea: *Chuckle*  Ah yes~ Her cooking is sublime. I still remember the last time she cooked for me... That was back in heaven, and it was... Heavenly~

The murmuring faded slightly as the gods waited with baited breath for the second challenge.

Demeter: *Nods* I see. Well then, what's the other challenge?

Hera: Of course, a trial by combat. This has been synonymous with almost all mortal trials.

The moment the words were spoken, the quiet awe from before shattered—this time replaced by a loud and lively uproar. Excited voices clashed midair as the room came alive with enthusiasm.

"Woah! Finally! Some action!"

"Hah! Husband versus wife—let's go!"

Some deities laughed, others leaned forward in their seats with wide eyes, and a few clapped their hands in anticipation. The tension shifted from curiosity to electrified thrill.

Hermes: *Oh boy, Of course that would be added as well. I was thinking Zeus would be the one to bring it up, but now that Hera did.... What's he going to chose?*

Loki: Heh! Finally, something interesting. This oughta be good to watch.

Her grin widened, eyes gleaming with the anticipation of chaos as she leaned forward in her seat.

Freya: So you say.

She replied coolly, folding her arms as her gaze shifted toward the center of the chamber. 

Freya: But.... This is Hera we're talking about. She wouldn't bring up a challenge unless she already had something planned... Something precise.

There was a note of caution in her voice, despite her composed expression.

Loki: Her opponent's Zeus.

She reminded with a scoff, waving a hand. 

Loki: As much as he's a perverted, useless old man, let's not kid ourselves, he's still Zeus. Figure head of Olympus. One of the strongest among us, even if he doesn't act like it anymore.