Greece: I am Zeus!

Chapter 120 Ascending to the Throne of God King! (5K-word long chapter, bonus chapter for monthly votes)
After hearing Hera's impassioned praise, Zeus raised his hand and waved it, indicating that Hera did not need to continue.

He said earnestly and solemnly, “The divine order is agreed upon by all the gods. Since it has been agreed upon, all the gods must abide by it, and I am no exception.”

Zeus set an example by emphasizing the sacred inviolability of order, stating frankly, "Only those recognized by the gods are kings, therefore, the king of the gods must be elected by the gods!"

"Now, I will raise this first issue: Who shall be the King of Gods? Let the gods elect one."

The gods looked at each other again, and the hall fell silent for a moment.

They truly didn't understand what Zeus was up to—was he genuinely asking them to elect him, or was it just a form of polite deference?

If another god were to be chosen, could He truly hold onto the throne of God-King?

Silence reigned within the temple, as the gods were all deep in thought.

Only the ocean goddess Styx stood up abruptly without hesitation and exclaimed, "Hera is right!"

Her words resounded throughout the hall, her gaze fixed firmly on Zeus, her voice loud and clear: "Glory Zeus, your achievements are incomparably great, your power is incomparably strong, you are incomparably wise, and incomparably benevolent. Who else can compare with you?"

"Among all the gods, who does not wholeheartedly submit to you? Who could be more suitable and more deserving of the throne of the god-king than you?"

"And your heart is so broad! Since you firmly uphold your sacred order, then I can only obey your will and submit to the mandate of you, Lord of the Sky!"

Styx raised his arm high, and with the utmost respect, declared, word by word:

“I, Styx, daughter of Oceanus, hereby propose that Zeus, son of Cronus, son of the holy Rhea, the illustrious and great ruler of thunder, the supreme god who represents all future and hope, shall be the lord of the universe, the god of gods, and the king of all gods!”

Styx's husband, Pallas, and all their children immediately jumped up and shouted, "Agreed! Support!"

Metis and Hera's clear, melodious voices rang out simultaneously: "Agreed!"

Hestia and Demeter, though a beat slow to react, quickly shouted their agreement, afraid of falling behind.

The mother goddess Rhea unhesitatingly and firmly shouted her agreement.

Lady of the Night Nyx, Justice Themis, and Civilization Mnemosyne also expressed their agreement without hesitation.

Oceanus realized he had lost his mind; he was still thinking about this. What was there to consider?
They should have stood up immediately, nominated Zeus, and given their firm support!
Fortunately, it was my eldest daughter who first suggested it, so it's not a bad thing.

Immediately, voices of approval rose and fell throughout the hall, with everyone vying to be the first to agree.

Even Gaia nodded slightly in agreement.

Poseidon, reluctantly and hesitantly, gave his quiet agreement.

Although He deeply desired to promote Himself, He ultimately knew His place at this grand ceremony of the gods and did not embarrass Him.

Zeus looked around and was quite certain that there was no one who disagreed or abstained. He nodded slightly in satisfaction.

"Gods, is there anyone else who would like to be nominated?" Zeus's voice rang out again, posing the final question and giving the gods their last chance to express their wishes.

I, Zeus, am the fairest and most just!
Poseidon's mind was screaming: 'Me! Me! Me! Me!'

But in reality, He didn't dare say a single word.

He wouldn't be that stupid.

Inside the temple, all was silent. Zeus, seeing this, smiled confidently.

The final decision was made: "Since the gods have approved, then I shall be the new God-King."

"I assure the gods that I will never monopolize the glory of the universe. With supreme wisdom and power, I will build the most prosperous world, lead the gods to the best future, and let all things and all beings share in prosperity and joy!"

As Zeus finished speaking, the world instantly erupted in a storm, with thunder responding to the birth of the new god-king.

Bright lightning, like a golden dragon, snaked through the darkness, illuminating every corner of the universe, while the roar of thunder echoed throughout the world.

This was no longer a harbinger of destruction, but a bright and joyful hymn, a sacred and majestic hymn that resounded throughout the universe, echoing for a long time.

Styx was the first to get up as always.

The moment Zeus finished speaking, she was the first to jump up from her seat!

She strode quickly to the center of the temple, faced Zeus, and knelt down on one knee without hesitation, loyalty and decisiveness leading the way!
She lowered her noble and beautiful head with a crisp and decisive gesture, her hair cascading down like a waterfall. Her voice was clear and passionate, filled with absolute submission to the supreme being, as she proclaimed: "Styx, daughter of Oceanus, pays homage to Zeus, the King of the Gods! I offer my eternal loyalty to His Majesty the Great King of the Gods!"

Styx's action lit the fuse, and all the gods in the temple rose to their feet. Except for the three great mother goddesses Gaia, Nyx, and Rhea, all the other gods, no matter how powerful their laws or how ancient their authority, solemnly came to the center of the temple.

One after another, the infinitely majestic giants, whose figures could easily obscure the stars, knelt on one knee, lowered their noble heads, and shouted in a deafening voice towards Zeus: "Greetings, Your Majesty the King of Gods!"

The gods shouted their praises, which converged into a vast torrent that shook the entire world. With the support of the etheric tides, it spread throughout the universe, making the most sacred declaration to the entire universe!
Even Gaia, the mother goddess of all things, stood up and bowed slightly to show respect for the new god-king.

Nyx, the goddess of the night, bowed deeply to Zeus with utmost solemnity and reverence; this was the night submitting to the sky.

The loving mother goddess Rhea rose and stood to one side of the temple, bowing in reverence, her eyes filled with immense pride for her beloved son.

Under the divine power of the gods, strange phenomena occurred throughout the universe, with all sorts of sacred and wondrous sights appearing one after another. Even the mother goddess Gaia cooperated, bringing unprecedented vitality to the world.

The countless stars burst forth with endless, dazzling light, illuminating the entire universe and banishing all darkness. The universe was filled with a myriad of rainbow lights, colorful and magnificent.

Above the sky, colorful clouds filled the sky, creating a magnificent scene, with bright lightning bolts frolicking among the clouds; on the earth, grass and trees grew wildly at a visible speed, and countless flowers bloomed in an instant, exuding fragrance and vitality.

From all directions, across the six directions and eight wastelands, through the endless starry sea, the celestial river, the myriad realms of the universe, and the countless heavens and realms, all beings possessing divine nature, whether gods, fairies, monsters, demons, or spirits, wherever they are or what they are doing, all feel the supreme divine might of the God-King.

They all bowed down, praising the name of Zeus, their heartfelt voices of reverence forming a vast wave that resounded throughout the entire universe!
The cries of praise lingered for a long time, announcing the birth of the new ruler of the universe, the King of the Gods.

From this day forward, the universe has a new ruler, and the gods have a new supreme king!

He is Zeus, the eternal supreme god, king of gods, ruler of the universe, lord of thunder, supreme father, lord of the sky, eternal god, founder of the sacred order, guardian of the righteous order, supreme and noble god!
Zeus slowly rose, his majestic body radiating unparalleled majesty. A gentle smile played on his lips, and his golden eyes were filled with recognition of the gods' loyalty.

He raised his hands and said majestically, "Gods, rise."

"I do not need the gods to kneel before me to show their respect and loyalty. You are all my dearest friends and comrades-in-arms, partners in creating a new era. From this day forward, the gods need not kneel before me at will. It is enough for them to respect order in the depths of their hearts and fulfill their duties."

"As you wish, thank you for your generosity!"

The gods paid their respects and gave thanks. Following Zeus's gesture, the gods rose and took their seats in order, and the solemn and orderly atmosphere in the temple was restored.

After Zeus sat down in the main seat, his gaze swept over the gods once more, and his voice, solemn with the fulfillment of a promise, resounded throughout the hall: "I promised the gods that all my friends who help me will receive the glory and power they deserve, and share in the prosperity of the new era."

"Now, I will fulfill my promise."

Upon hearing this, the gods all breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, there were no more troubles, and they could finally divide the cake.

Zeus looked around at the gods and said, "Each god has his share; no one will be shortchanged, and no one will be treated unfairly."

He first turned his gaze to the Mother Goddess Rhea, his eyes filled with deep affection and respect, his voice gentle and full of emotion: "My beloved and respected Mother Goddess Rhea, it is you who gave me this existence, it is you who protected me when I was young and weak, it is you who supported me in winning all victories in the long war. Your sacrifices and love are unmatched by any other god."

Zeus's voice was solemn and dignified: "I declare that from this day forward, 'Queen of the Gods' will be the sole title of the holy and great Mother Goddess Rhea. She is the only eternal Queen of the Gods and will enjoy all the honors of the world! All gods must respect the great Queen of the Gods as they respect me!" "Mother Goddess Rhea will still hold the power over all the 'vitality,' 'flow,' 'operation,' and 'movement' of the universe."

"And my loving Mother Goddess, from this day forward, she will be the guardian of all living beings in the universe, protecting the continuation of life from generation to generation, and bringing peace and happiness to all living beings."

Zeus's gaze swept over the gods, and he asked with majesty, "Do any of the gods have any objections?"

Even the most confused of the gods present would not have any objection to this matter.

They all expressed their support; there was no opposition, not even a single abstention.

Zeus then turned his gaze to Gaia, the mother goddess of all things, and nodded slightly in respect, his eyes filled with reverence: "Revered mother goddess of all things, you are the origin and foundation of the world, the first creator of the universe. I will always honor you. Your authority is eternal and needs no further explanation, nor can any god question it."

His tone was sincere and full of gratitude: "I will never forget your care and help, especially your protection when I was young. Here, I solemnly promise you that the earth will always be your authority, and all living things on the earth, and even all the gods in the universe, including myself, will forever respect you, the great one!"

Upon hearing this, Gaia revealed a beautiful, satisfied smile and nodded gently.

Her resentment towards Zeus has almost completely dissipated.

'That Zeus fellow, in everything else, is truly impeccable.'

The gods naturally had no objections, and it was another unanimous decision.

The successive unanimous resolutions solidified Zeus's authority as the king of the gods.

Zeus then turned his gaze to Nyx, the goddess of night, and said slowly, "In my youth, I was inseparable from the protection of the goddess of night, who provided me with concealment and safety. In the war to overthrow the old gods, the goddess of night made great contributions. Without her, there would have been no victory. The merits of the goddess of night are undeniable and beyond words."

"The Lady of Night's illustrious achievements and noble character deserve the eternal respect of the gods."

"She is one of the fundamental laws of the universe, the origin of the universe. Therefore, the glory of the universe should rightfully include an indispensable part of the Lady of Night."

Upon hearing this, the gods fell into a brief silence once again, their minds racing with thoughts.

The Night God system is ultimately not as close as the Celestial God system. Once such a great god deeply intervenes in the workings of the world, he will inevitably take away a huge portion of the power.

So, the big question is who will receive this divided power?

Zeus naturally understood the thoughts of the gods, knew their worries, and was prepared for them.

The world today is far from perfect, with huge potential for increased profits. There's no need to rob Peter to pay Paul, so the gods' worries are unnecessary.

He continued calmly, “I, Zeus, King of the Gods and Ruler of the Universe, hereby declare that from this day forward, the passage of time in the world will be equally divided in two.”

"One half is bright and dazzling daylight, and the other half is deep and tranquil night."

"The children of Hyperion, the radiant Aether and Hemera, are the daytime of the world, holding its brilliance and brightness; while the noble Lady Nyx will be the nighttime of the world, bringing rest and tranquility to all things."

Zeus looked around at the gods and said loudly, "Gods, does anyone have any objections?"

Indeed, in the old universe, there was no rotation of the sun and moon, and there was no true night in the world. There was only a chaotic state of unclear light and dim light, and the faint light emitted by the gods or special beings.

The poor Lady of Night can only descend upon the world occasionally, briefly manifesting her authority.

Previously, she wanted to gain the honor she deserved in the world, but that was an impossible dream.

The Celestials will kick her out without hesitation!

At this moment, all the gods were astonished and envious of Zeus's incredible gift.

This is giving away far too much power!

She truly deserves to be called the goddess who was the first to support the God-King. The rewards she has received now are enough to make all the gods envious to tears!
When Zeus spoke the first half of what he said, Hyperion, the Lord of Light, felt a chill in his heart, but when he heard the second half, he felt relieved.

Okay, okay, that's plenty. How much is too much?

And this is just the beginning; there's more to come.

If Aether and Hemera's adopted children already wield so much power, then their biological children, Helios and Selene, will surely have even more!
The beautiful and charming Nyx was overjoyed at this moment. The immense joy almost overwhelmed her, and her entire divinity was immersed in great surprise!
She never expected Zeus to be so generous!

The power they've given them is simply boundless!

It far exceeded her initial expectations! It was something she never even dared to imagine!
She had originally hoped for Zeus's promise to create a new underworld, possess some authority over it, and share it with Hades; that would have been enough for her.

But to her utter surprise, there was such an unexpected delight!

This is too much!

It was the kind of immense power that she had never dared to even think about, nor even dreamed of!
The Goddess of Night was now overwhelmed with sweetness, as if honey were flowing through her divinity.

She had made up her mind to make sure Zeus was satisfied!
She now truly wished that all the gods would rush into Zeus's arms, expressing her joy and excitement in the most fervent manner.

It was truly worth risking everything for my god!

Zeus and His father were completely different!
The only drawback was that the eldest son, Aether, and the eldest daughter, Hemera, could not return to their own side at this time and remained with Hyperion.

However, although the Night Ruler longed for her child to return to her embrace, she also knew that this was already very good and she could not be greedy anymore.

What's more, an even bigger "gift package" is waiting for me later.

Besides, we can slowly work things out with Zeus later. His own child is His child, isn't he?

I don't believe Zeus wouldn't want two such wonderful children!
It's no wonder that Nyx was so happy; her previous situation was just too tragic.

As one of the fundamental laws of the universe, it has always been oppressed and ostracized by the gods, and has not received the respect and status it deserves. It is definitely a marginal god.

The original situation was like all the gods were gathered together enjoying a sumptuous feast, but she could only watch longingly from the sidelines, unable to even get a sip of soup.

Even so, they couldn't show their dissatisfaction, which was incredibly frustrating.

Zeus had previously promised her that he would give her special treatment.

But now, they've given her an extra half-table!

This is a world of difference compared to the situation where we could only watch from the sidelines; it's the complete opposite!

The Lady of Night rose and bowed deeply in reverence, her graceful figure conveying unparalleled subservience and gratitude: "Generous Zeus! Great King of the Gods! The Lady of Night thanks you for your grace, and I will remember your gift forever!"

"The night assures you that it will forever be loyal to you, forever obey your sacred order, and never betray you! The children of the night are your children!"

Zeus nodded and looked at the silent gods in the hall.

At this moment, several goddesses in the hall sensed something was clearly wrong with their keen intuition.

(End of this chapter)