Athene!

"...sigh..."

Li Zhiming exhaled deeply, his frustration growing as he tossed his cap aside and began massaging his temples wearily.

Ever since he assumed command of Zero, he had risen to the rank of a general, capable of leading an army.

Yet, he was acutely aware that in this bitter cold, only the elite Valkyrie command—a special strategic unit within Zero—could survive, let alone operate effectively.

He had raised concerns that Gabriel might be orchestrating something catastrophic, but the Guardians had yet to respond.

Typically, the leader of Zero would know the identities of all the Guardians, as they are required to attend the summit at Mount Olympus.

However, being new to his position, Li Zhiming could only wait anxiously for this crucial meeting.

Meanwhile, it appeared that Gabriel had exploited this period of uncertainty.