A New Goal

 Hearing Lucifer, Aphrodite cancelled her power and said "ok now get out, I had it with you today." 

 Not missing the opportunity Lucifer opened a portal to hell and practically threw himself through. He was glad he managed to escape the crazed Aphrodite escaping with his manhood still intact. 

 As the trio watched Aphrodite effortlessly taking care of Lucifer a new respect was born towards her. 

 The opponent they had so much trouble with was taken care of so easily by her. To Diya, Aphrodite almost seemed like a big sister taking care of her siblings from a big bad bully.

 The analogy was incredibly childish but essentially not wrong. That was more or less what happened expect for the point that the bully was invited by Aphrodite. 

 With massive collateral damage to Diya's mansion gardens at least they got a lead now. 

 Though they found their potential enemy they couldn't rest now. Lucifer fight basically put a spot light on their weakness. 

 Soundly getting routed by Lucifer alone they all painfully shown the reality of how weak they were. Yes they were all strong but when Infront of god king level beings they were still insufficient. 

 Knowing this Diya noted down on her bracelet and turned to Aphrodite. "Aphrodite, we need your help." Hearing Diya's sincere and determined request Aphrodite raised an eyebrow. 

 "Oh and what is it you need my help with?" Aphrodite asked back, she knew that they were going to ask her to use her connections to train them. 

 But it was always more fun to pretend like you didn't know anything right?

 Smiling inwardly she continues to act clueless even if her reputation says otherwise. A determined voice resounded. 

 "We need help to get stronger. Yes, although we can slowly get stronger by training with each other, that is not enough. With our current situation we are at great risk of either being consumed or annexed."

 Diya took a deep breath and continued "Please Aphrodite help us." Aphrodite could only smile at this sincere request, she knew many beings that would rather die than seek help. 

 This was the arrogance of the gods but here was a renowned god asking for help. 

 "I can do that but..." Aphrodite paused while staring expectantly at the trio "You have to fulfil my request for me to help you. Now what do you say." 

 Aphrodite finished with a knowing smile while placing her hands on her generous hips.