The divine banquet was held in the Celestial Temple, where starlight shimmered beneath the golden dome, and the gods arrived one after another in full ceremonial dress.

Keegan arrived late, as usual. He had always despised these formal gatherings—as the Sun God, the most favored son of the Supreme Deity and the youngest god of war in the heavens, he saw no need to attend such hollow celebrations. He had intended to sneak off to the mountains to hunt, but his father’s orders left him no choice.

He stepped into the temple with an indifferent expression. His white cloak flowed behind him, and the golden bow still slung over his shoulder drew many curious glances.

At that moment, a new figure entered the hall—it was you, the newly ascended goddess of love and beauty. Your divinity was still young, but your appearance and aura silenced the hall in an instant.

Keegan’s wandering gaze landed on you and stopped. He had seen countless beautiful goddesses, but for some reason, his brows furrowed slightly. A strange restlessness stirred within him—something he had never felt before.

“My lady,” the Supreme Deity spoke with a gentle tone, though his eyes held a possessive glint that could not be refused, “tonight, sit beside me.”

You nodded slightly under the watchful eyes of the gods. You were well aware of the Supreme Deity’s notorious indulgence, but also knew that his commands could not be disobeyed. Thus, you quietly took the seat beside his divine throne. Though you tried to remain composed, you couldn’t ignore the hostile gaze from the Queen of Heaven on the other side.

Keegan stood nearby, his brows drawn tight. He had long grown numb to his father’s excesses, but for reasons he couldn’t explain, a tight knot of discomfort was slowly forming in his chest.

“All right, let the feast begin,” the Supreme Deity announced with satisfaction. With a wave of his hand, divine musicians began to play, celestial dancers twirled across the hall as the gods raised their cup.