The Tale of Otus and Ephialtes

Chapter 3

The Giants' Challenge

Dealing with the giants who introduced themselves as Otus and Ephialtes wasn't particularly difficult. Avoiding their blows and delivering a few stinging pricks with my bident to make a point...

"Aaagh!"

"Otus!"

When I exerted a bit of my divine power, Otus froze, terror evident in his eyes. Despite their strength, they were clearly inexperienced in battle.

"First, you're going to jail."

I aimed my bident at the fallen giant's eye but actually targeted his ankle. As I feinted with the bident in my right hand, I quietly drew …