Greece: I am Zeus!

Chapter 119 We obey the order of the God-King!
As Zeus finished speaking, his deep and majestic eyes, like two golden beams of light, slowly swept over every deity in the hall who was holding their breath in concentration.

The air inside the entire council temple had completely solidified; there wasn't even a sound of breathing.

Zeus's voice resounded like a great bell, carrying an unquestionable authority: "Gods, do you have any objections to these twelve sacred laws?"

Themis, the goddess of holy justice, with a graceful and upright figure, slowly rose from her seat. Her simple white robe accentuated her pure and steadfast character.

Her voice was clear and firm, piercing the solemn silence of the temple: "No objection. The order established by Zeus conforms to the highest principles of justice!"

Upon hearing this, Zeus's majestic face broke into a gentle smile, and he nodded slightly to the charming and dignified Themis. Themis, in turn, remained composed and returned the nod with equal calm and strength.

The silence in the hall was instantly broken by Themis's first words, and voices of agreement rose and fell.

After all, this is a new order established by the God-King, and even the Goddess of Justice agrees with it. If anyone raises objections, they'll definitely be out of luck in the future.

Furthermore, the order and rules established by Zeus were indeed without fault; they were fair and just.

Although it may seem a bit strict, it's not targeting anyone specifically, and being strict is better than being chaotic.

Only at the very end did Themis, gentle yet resolute, express the gods' concerns.

She parted her lips again, her tone gentle yet cutting to the heart of the matter: "Honorable Zeus, I and the other gods acknowledge your divine order, and we will steadfastly defend and abide by it, regarding it as the supreme principle."

Her voice paused slightly, and she said softly, "But if conflicts arise among the gods, how can a fair judgment be made? If one of the gods commits a wrong, how can their fault be determined and appropriate punishment imposed?"

"After all, there are always some things in this world that are not so obvious at a glance."

Zeus smiled slightly and nodded in agreement: "Holy Themis, your words are very reasonable and your considerations are thorough. I also had this in mind and have taken it into account."

Zeus once again spoke majestically: "As I have said before, if there is any conflict among the gods, then it must be judged in the presence of the King of Gods and all the gods. Now I will explain the rules in detail."

"Within the framework of the above twelve sacred laws, any deity has the right to bring a lawsuit and a claim to the King of God regarding any matter concerning himself or the workings of the universe, and to seek a just judgment."

"Among the gods, all those who are embodiments of the law are qualified to participate in the vote and jointly decide the final judgment."

Zeus paused, then further clarified: "The vote will be divided into three categories: for, against, and abstain, with the majority of votes in favor of the other side being the final decision."

"Furthermore, all wrongdoings that have occurred in the history of the universe must be compiled into specific rules as a warning, so that the gods may never repeat them. If a mistake that has already been made is repeated, the punishment will be more severe in order to uphold divine law and maintain order."

"However, the gods are of varying ages, and some are not yet mature enough. Therefore, I propose that the votes of all the primordial Titans, as well as the Mother Goddess of All Things and the Lord of Night, shall be equivalent to three votes."

What do the gods think?

The original Titans certainly wouldn't object, but they would really object if they were treated like juniors.

If the original Titans had no objections, and it was Zeus who made the suggestion, then the other gods had even less objection.

In the end, all the gods accepted this method of decision-making: whoever has the biggest fist and the most power has the most say, which is reasonable.

However, this makes the power of each family extremely important.

At the same time, it is also necessary to make efforts to maintain a good connection with the divine.

After all, a god who doesn't fit in with the group probably won't have an easy time under this new order.

The gods all voiced their agreement, creating a torrent of affirmation.

Just then, the noble Hera rose gracefully from her seat, her clear and melodious voice echoing throughout the hall: "I propose that the votes of the esteemed King and Queen should be equivalent to those of five."

The gods looked at each other and ultimately expressed their support.

Zeus bestowed honor and power upon the primordial Titans, and in return, the Titans should reciprocate.

The words of the God-King carry the most weight, which is reasonable.

After the gods agreed, the beautiful goddess of civilization's memory rose and said softly, "In order to prevent something that no one wants to see from happening due to certain special circumstances, and for the sake of the supreme honor of the God-King, I propose that the God-King have absolute veto power over all decisions of the gods."

Mnemosyne's words were like an invisible thunderclap, exploding in the hearts of the gods.

The Goddess of Civilization Memory continued, "The gods' final decision can be directly vetoed if the God-King disagrees, without explanation or reason. If the God-King vetoes it, the gods need to reconsider and make a decision until His Majesty the God-King approves it."

"Only decisions approved by the God-King are considered final and sacred results."

Mnemosyne's wise eyes slowly swept over the gods, and she said meaningfully, "We follow the sacred order of the God-King, don't we?"

Upon hearing this, the gods fell into a brief but heavy silence once again.

They all understood what this meant.

It's better to grant the God-King power willingly than for him to seize it himself; it's more dignified for everyone. The gods couldn't help but recall the absolute divine might of Zeus's thunderous power, a terrifying force that seemed capable of reducing the entire universe to nothingness.

They understood a harsh reality: if a god-king wanted to force something, he might not be able to succeed.

However, if He doesn't agree, then this matter definitely cannot be accomplished.

Rather than letting the God-King cause trouble, it would be better to just let it go from the start. That would be better for everyone and would avoid too many unnecessary problems.

Upon hearing Mnemosyne's suggestion, a barely perceptible hint of satisfaction flashed in Zeus's deep eyes.

He naturally understood the profound meaning of Mnemosyne, and He believed that everyone else certainly understood this principle as well. This was indeed a dignified outcome for everyone and the most realistic one.

He was very pleased with the suggestion, so he chose to remain silent.

But those eyes, brimming with thunder, silently gazed at the gods, awaiting their final statement.

This silent pressure is more persuasive than any words.

Themis, the goddess of justice, sighed inwardly, knowing that this was the wisest choice.

She was the first to speak in agreement, her voice firm and resolute: "The Goddess of Civilization's Memory speaks the simplest and most correct truth. I agree with this proposal; it is the foundation of the universe's stability!"

Following Themis's statement, the other gods expressed their agreement.

Even the Mother Goddess of All Things and the Lord of Night had no objections and nodded slightly in approval.

While some gods felt indifferent, others were deeply troubled.

However, they all knew that such order was already quite good.

Power has reached a delicate balance, and everyone can act within the established rules, so the God-King has no need to overturn the table.

This new order is so much better than the chaos and tyranny of the past!
Seeing that the gods raised no objections, Zeus slowly raised his hand and then suddenly swung it out.

A blinding golden bolt of lightning, carrying unparalleled majesty and power, roared into the sky, echoing throughout the entire universe and the world.

Zeus gave the final decision: "Since the gods have no objection, this is settled!"

"From this day forward, every deity, regardless of the magnitude of their power, will be a guardian and practitioner of this order, jointly maintaining the pulse and vitality of the universe. Through the joint governance of all gods, we will build a prosperous and harmonious society for all things and spirits!"

"The gods must use wisdom as their guide and power as their shield to ensure that all things in the universe evolve freely, prosper eternally, and ultimately reach perfection within the framework of the laws!"

"Those who uphold this order will have their honor shine as brightly as the universe, and will be immortal; those who defy this order will be punished by the Great Thunder Law itself, until they return to nothingness and are completely annihilated!"

"This sacred and just order of the universe will last forever! It will endure forever!"

Upon hearing this, all the gods loudly agreed.

A satisfied smile finally appeared on Zeus's majestic face, and he nodded slightly.

He smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over the gods once more, and then said, "Now that a new order has been established for the universe, we should discuss the most important matters."

His voice paused deliberately, each word carrying a heavy weight: "Honor of the gods."

"The ancient god-king Cronus has been overthrown, and the universe cannot be without a new ruler."

"There must be a new supreme god-king to lead all the gods, defend order, and protect the universe."

"Who should be the new God-King?"

The moment this question was raised, the gods in the hall were filled with shock and astonishment.

The gods were initially filled with anticipation as the cake was to be divided, but upon hearing Zeus's words, they all exchanged bewildered glances.

Is there even a need to discuss this issue? Hasn't everyone been tacitly accepting that Zeus is the new king of the gods?

Just as the hall fell into a brief silence, the holy Hera, dressed in golden boots, rose abruptly from her seat without hesitation, her noble and beautiful figure striking.

Her clear, melodious voice was filled with determination and reverence as she declared, "Great Lord of Thunder! Who else but you is qualified to sit on this throne of God-King?!"

White-Armed Hera spoke with fervor and power: "It was you who defeated the tyrannical old god-king and liberated us from the shackles of the past; it was you who led the gods to freedom and honor and ushered in a new era; it was you who performed the greatest feat, unmatched by any other god in the universe."

"It is you who established this most sacred and just order, pointing the way for the universe; it is you who possess the strongest power and the most profound wisdom, able to govern all things; and it is you who possess the broadest mind and benevolence, generously protecting all living beings."

"Who else but you can truly bear the heavy responsibility of being the God-King?!"

(End of this chapter)