The Bastard Who Shook Olympus

Mocked as a powerless bastard with no divine blessing, Arion enters the brutal trials of the Athenian Military Academy. But when he defeats every rival, his three mentors reveal themselves as Athena, Hephaestus, and Prometheus—the gods who chose him. Then Hades’ chosen warlord kidnaps his mother. With only 20 days to save her, Arion must awaken the blood of Ares. Can he become strong enough to defeat a god-blessed warlord?