Greece: I am Zeus!

Chapter 104 The Collapsed Giant

Even such powerful giants, possessing almost limitless divinity and power, would become like this, insane and tormented, once they were cast into Tartarus.

Just how terrifying is that endless void?

It’s unimaginable!
Although Poseidon was arrogant and unruly, he also possessed courage and confidence far exceeding that of ordinary gods. Even when he was devoured by Cronus, he only felt resentment and anger, never fear.

But seeing the giants' frenzied and irrational state, He truly felt for the first time what real despair and torment were.

Although He still could not fully comprehend the horror of Tartarus, He felt a tremor that reached the deepest part of His divinity.

Poseidon was not the only one who felt terrified. Even the Lady of the Night, who had witnessed this before, still felt a deep-seated fear in her unfathomable eyes.

Even though the night itself represents deep and desolate darkness, it still fears the utterly pure nothingness—Tartars.

When the gods develop divine self-awareness, the boundless loneliness and nothingness are destined to become the most terrible torment.

After a long time, the crazed giant god barely regained some calm and reason, and his divinity gradually stabilized.

Once they regained consciousness, their first thought was to return to the world and to the warm embrace of their mother goddess Gaia.

They don't want anything now, they just want to return to the warm and safe embrace of the Mother Goddess.

Zeus quickly stopped them, and only after being stopped by Zeus did they realize that there was a god who had saved them.

The giants, who had been tormented by Tartarus a second time, had now become thoroughly humble and cautious.

They looked at Zeus cautiously, their attitude humble and respectful, and for a moment they dared not say a word.

Zeus spoke first with majesty: "O giants, I am Zeus, son of the holy Rhea, entrusted by the mother goddess Gaia to save you from endless torment."

"I am currently waging a war against the god-king Cronus that will determine the fate of the entire universe. I need your powerful assistance. Please obey the Mother Goddess's command, help me win this war, and bring a new order to the universe!"

However, even just hearing the name "Cronus" filled the six giants with a deep-seated, divine fear.

Even though they were incredibly powerful, the years they spent imprisoned were too terrible. They all covered their ears, unable to bear hearing the name, as if the name itself carried endless curses and pain.

They were so terrified that they dared not even feel resentment, dared not say a word, but simply covered their ears and shook their heads frantically, their expressions filled with immense fear and pain, their emotions almost succumbing to madness.

They too will become "Titans".

Zeus's eyes flashed with helplessness. He quickly comforted them and instructed Melius to tell them everything that had happened in the world.

Tell them that the King of Gods is no longer the invincible King of Gods. Now the son of the King of Gods is no less than Him, and the original gods of the universe are all gathered around Zeus.

Upon seeing their familiar playmates, and with the Lady of the Night appearing as corroboration, the giants managed to regain their composure once more, and their painful and chaotic divinity gradually subsided.

What is happening now is all too familiar to them; this scene is exactly the same as it was before.

When they were first banished to Tartarus, it was Cronus who saved them. At that time, Cronus was just as gentle and friendly as Zeus is now, and he was a god to whom they were grateful from the bottom of their hearts.

However, after Cronus secured his position as king of the gods, he did not hesitate to cast them back into the abyss of nothingness.

Showing no mercy, showing no regard for past achievements, they resolutely and decisively betrayed their trust.

They are the children of the Heavenly Father and the Earth Mother, powerful and wise giants. Everything that happened is clearly etched in their hearts, and the pain of betrayal has never faded.

Now, faced with Morpheus's words, they were grateful for Zeus's salvation, but also fearful of Cronus's bloodline. The shadow of past betrayal made them hesitate.

Having almost lost the ability to speak, they remained silent at this moment, partly because their divine confusion caused by long-term torment made them less able to speak, and partly because they did not know what to say in the face of their current situation.

Their divinity was still in a state of chaos; they only wanted to return to the embrace of the Mother Goddess and to obey her kind words.

Briareus, the eldest and wisest of the hundred-handed giants, stammered, his massive body bowing slightly with utmost humility and respect, as he spoke to Zeus, who appeared as insignificant as a speck of dust before him:
"O son of the king of gods, son of the queen of gods, illustrious Zeus, we are infinitely grateful for your salvation. We will forever remember your kindness in our hearts."

"We have been imprisoned for too long, and we yearn for and miss the warm embrace of the Mother Goddess. May we be allowed to see the Mother Goddess first?"

Zeus flatly refused: "No!"

"Now is not the time. In the darkness beneath this world, you are shrouded in darkness and night, and the God-King cannot sense that you have escaped. But as soon as you return to the world, with your strength, the God-King will immediately notice your return!"

"Then it will be very difficult for us to completely defeat the God-King again!" "Do you want to fail again and be banished to Tartarus by the God-King once more?"

Zeus's last words instantly terrified the still-shaken giants, who shook their heads frantically. The fear Tartarus instilled in them was unimaginable.

Speaking of which, it was truly spectacular to see the hundred-armed giant with all fifty heads shaking together.

Seeing this, Zeus smiled gently and softened his tone, then said, "O giants, the order of King Cronus is brutal and corrupt, and his cruel rule has come to an end."

"Now is the most crucial moment that will determine the fate of the universe. With your powerful assistance, we will surely achieve final victory! We will completely end all suffering and torment and obtain the brightest future!"

Zeus, in his magnetic voice, offered the tempting god a promise: "Please bear with your longing for the Mother Goddess for now, and I will not be stingy in bestowing honor upon you."

"After our victory, I will grant you a world of infinite beauty, where you may enjoy boundless happiness and peace throughout infinite time."

"At that time, you will be able to stay by the Mother Goddess's side often, enjoy her warm embrace, and no longer have to worry about being imprisoned."

"The Mother Goddess misses you all just as much."

"But all of this can only be achieved after we achieve final victory. So please be patient for now, for the sake of ultimate freedom and happiness!"

After hearing Zeus's words, the giants exchanged glances, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

Finally, it was Briareus, the wisest of the hundred-handed giants, who spoke, his once mighty voice now cautious and humble, respectfully addressing Zeus:

"O revered Zeus, we are infinitely grateful for your salvation. Your kindness is as profound as that of a mother goddess, and we will forever remember it in our hearts and never forget it."

"Could you please allow us to discuss how we can repay your boundless gratitude? We hope to express our thanks and loyalty in the most sincere way."

The giant's posture was not merely respect and gratitude, but downright humility.

Over an incredibly long period of time, amidst the terrifying torment of endless nothingness, they have long since worn down all their edges, and their former arrogance, unruliness, and manic rage have completely vanished.

Now, all they have left is the longing for freedom and peace.

The benevolent Zeus naturally allowed it, and with an understanding smile, he gestured for them to go aside and discuss the matter alone, showing them full respect.

Poseidon, observing the giants' cautious actions, hesitated and frowned, saying, "Zeus, do they have other intentions?"

"I think they've been thoroughly intimidated by the God-King. Surely they won't dare to attack him?"

Zeus simply smiled and calmly said, "Rest assured, Poseidon. They only fear the endless and terrible torment of Tartarus, not the King of the Gods. The King of the Gods is no longer invincible, and they have no reason to fear him."

Zeus looked into the distance and said slowly, "Moreover, they have no other choice but to help us achieve victory."

“Otherwise, they would have to go back to Tartarus and endure that miserable, endless torment once more. Even if it's just so they themselves won't suffer that same fate, they can only help us,”

"Because helping us is helping ourselves."

"This is their only way out, and their best choice."

Hades remained silent and taciturn as always, his deep eyes showing no emotion.

The alluring and stunning Lady of the Night covered her lips and chuckled softly, her deep black eyes gleaming with a strange and seductive charm.

She praised softly, "The illustrious Zeus is right. With wisdom by Zeus's side, how could His judgment be wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Zeus looked at the alluring and mysterious Lady of the Night and smiled at Nyx, saying, "With Lady of the Night by my side, my ultimate victory is assured."

Poseidon frowned. He felt something was amiss. This revered and incredibly powerful god of night was being far too familiar and intimate with Zeus.

Their intimacy was unlike that of ordinary allies!
But this is also a good thing. With the help of this primordial god, the chances of winning this war will only be greater, and the battle will only go more smoothly.

Stopping thinking about that matter, bored, He turned His gaze to Campor, which was shrouded in darkness. He thought to himself that it was a pity and secretly blamed Zeus for being so ruthless.
Isn't it just that you don't listen?

They killed without hesitation, without fear of offending the mother goddess Gaia and Pontus.

It would be great if I could just capture her and let her cook for me.

(End of this chapter)