Greece: I am Zeus!

Chapter 124 Sea and Ocean

The gods exclaimed in admiration that the new God-King had shown unparalleled kindness and generosity to all living beings in the world, whether mortal or divine. The new God-King was completely different from the old God-King!
The gods still had no objections to Zeus's decisions and unanimously expressed their support.

Zeus looked at Hades and said, "Hades, you are the lord of the underworld, and from this day forward, you are also the supreme ruler of all souls, bearing the sacred responsibility of ensuring the order of souls."

"In the realm of the underworld, you need to use your authority to support the earth, protect the foundation of the Mother Goddess of all things, assist the power of the ocean currents to strengthen the world, and become a solid barrier of existence to resist Tartarus's erosion of the world and the spread of chaos."

The taciturn Hades bowed in respect, his voice deep and firm: "Your Majesty, thank you for your grace. Your will is my will. I swear to do my utmost to fulfill my duties and keep the Underworld in order."

Zeus nodded in satisfaction, then turned his gaze to Gaia, the mother goddess of all things, and nodded slightly in homage to her.

With a sincere and pleading tone, she said, "Respected Mother Goddess, the life and prosperity of all things and spirits are inseparable from your grace and blessings. You are the source of life and the foundation of the earth."

"I beseech Your loving hand to open a path to the underworld for souls, so that all living beings may find a peaceful resting place."

"In addition, do you have any other suggestions regarding these arrangements? I will certainly listen carefully to your valuable opinions."

Gaia had been silent for a while, weighing the pros and cons in her mind. Judging from the current situation, she had not lost anything.

Under the new order, Zeus treated her with utmost respect and upheld the honor she deserved.

Furthermore, his actions in establishing order, opening up new territories, and improving the world demonstrate his dedication to the development of the world.

The established order is extremely complete and is a supreme blessing to all living beings in the universe.

Judging from everything he has done so far, Zeus is indeed a benevolent and just god-king, and he himself has become more powerful and stable because of Zeus's creation and the perfection of the world.

Faced with Zeus's extremely respectful statement, even though it was a question of getting on the train first and buying the ticket later, she still gently shook her head and said softly, "I have no objection. As you wish, I will open a passage for souls to enter the underworld."

Gaia offered sincere praise: "Zeus, you truly have a heart. Your magnificent vision and creation are unparalleled by any other god. Under your creation and rule, the world will indeed become better, more perfect, and more vibrant."

Upon hearing this, Zeus's majestic face broke into a relieved smile, and his tone became affectionate and full of gratitude: "Dear Mother Goddess, this is all I should do, it is my duty."

"You are full of kindness and tolerance. Your love and wisdom never disappoint me. Thank you for your great support. All living beings will forever remember and praise your kindness and greatness."

Having said that, He turned His head and cast His gaze upon Lady Nyx, the Lord of the Night, and said, "Honorable Lady of the Night, would you be willing to use your divine authority to shelter all fragile souls and generously guide them into the underworld, into that world of rest for the souls?"

A surge of immense joy welled up within the beautiful goddess Nyx, instantly dispelling any lingering resentment. A delightful and captivating smile unconsciously graced her alluring lips.

In the deep, dark eyes, a joyful light shone: "Great and merciful Zeus, the night obeys your will. This is the glory of the night, and its mission. I will dedicate myself to it!"

Zeus nodded in satisfaction and said, "Thank you for your support. Lady of the Night, the affairs of the underworld are vast, and Hades alone may not be able to govern them completely."

"Therefore, I will grant the children of the Night God the glory of the underworld to share with Him, to assist Him in governing the underworld, and to jointly maintain the order of the souls."

"From then on, the Night God became an indispensable part of the cosmic cycle."

With Zeus showering her with gifts, Nyx was now filled with sweetness and delight, her divinity completely overflowing with immense satisfaction.

What? You're not going to kiss Zeus anymore?
nonsense!

We must make sure to satisfy Zeus properly!
Zeus is the best!

Her captivating voice, devoid of its previous somber tone, responded lightly, "Generous Zeus, the lineage of Night thanks you for your blessings. We will forever remember the glory and responsibility you have bestowed upon us. I will always obey your will, and the children of Night will wholeheartedly assist Your Majesty the King of the Underworld!"

She paused for a moment, her alluring eyes looking at Zeus, and added, "The children of night are your children, and will forever swear allegiance to you, the great, merciful, and generous one."

Of course, she was happy again, but several goddesses in the hall were unhappy.

I was more than just unhappy; I was absolutely furious, burning with jealousy!
Zeus, oh Zeus! You've been blinded by the darkness of night! You've already given enough, and now you're giving even more!
What has that wretched night done to you?!
How despicable! Shameless goddess of the night!

How could someone so incredibly old utter such shameless and obsequious words?

Loyalty, my foot! You just want to seduce Zeus! You want to use your beauty to please him and gain more benefits!
Zeus was completely unaware of this, or rather, indifferent to it; his majestic face remained calm and composed.

He nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Poseidon, who was already extremely anxious.

Poseidon's eagerness was impossible to conceal no matter how hard he tried; his expression was full of anticipation and restlessness, completely devoid of composure and calmness.

Zeus shook his head inwardly: My foolish brother. His majestic voice then rang out: "Poseidon, from this day forth, I bestow upon you the highest honor of the sea; the vast outer sea will be yours to rule, and you shall be the King of the Sea."

Upon hearing this, Poseidon immediately beamed with joy and was extremely pleased.

The ocean is wonderful! It's much better than the underworld—bright, vast, and full of life!

He didn't even have time to think before he immediately wanted to express his gratitude.

However, He rejoiced far too soon.

Before He could even utter a word of thanks, Zeus abruptly changed the subject, speaking with an unquestionable seriousness and majesty: "However, you must respect the honor of the Inner Sea Pontus, and you must never allow it to be viewed with the unrealistic greed and erosion that the ancient god-king Cronus possessed."

Since attending this grand ceremony of the gods, Pontus had been on tenterhooks, constantly filled with anxiety. Now, hearing Zeus's clear definition, his heart was finally at ease, and he felt a great sense of relief, filled with gratitude and awe for Zeus.

Poseidon's initial extreme excitement subsided somewhat after hearing Zeus's request. His handsome brows furrowed slightly, and although he felt a little displeased, he ultimately said nothing, finding the outcome acceptable.

He thought to himself, 'Anyway, the Inland Sea is within the land, not connected to the sea or ocean. If we don't attack it for now, so be it. We can always find another opportunity later. Let's see how long it can hold out!'

'You're not a god from a celestial family, you haven't achieved anything in the war against the ancient god-kings, your power isn't exactly inviolable, and you're not even a goddess! There will be plenty of opportunities in the future!'

Poseidon nodded in acceptance, and Pontos breathed a sigh of relief, feeling much more at ease.

Zeus had no interest in considering Pontus's feelings at this moment; Pontus was not in a position to bargain with Him on such a occasion.

In terms of power, status, or the achievement of overthrowing the old god-king, Pontus had no right to make demands of Him, nor even the right to be overly noticed.

Allowing Pontus to retain his original honor was mainly to give face to the mother goddess Gaia.

After all, today, Mother Goddess Gaia has been extremely cooperative in all major decisions, without sulking Him, and has even given praise.

Now that the relationship has been thawed, there's no need to upset the petty Mother Goddess of All Things over such a trivial matter; it's simply not worth it.

In addition, it was for Oceanus's sake; He didn't want Oceanus to feel threatened or harbor resentment.

Zeus continued, “Furthermore, the outer seas meet the ocean currents, and the great ocean currents, whose contributions to the world and to me are immeasurable.”

"Therefore, the half that borders the sea and the land is your domain, under your control, Poseidon; while the other half that borders the ocean currents belongs to the ocean currents, under the control of Oceanus."

Zeus's division was both a fulfillment of his promise to Oceanus and a form of compensation for the earlier adjustment of Oceanus's power.

After all, Zeus made adjustments to the ocean currents today without informing Oceanus beforehand; everything was done directly by Zeus, which is rather unseemly, and he should be compensated.

At the same time, he also asked Oceanus to keep an eye on his foolish younger brother, who was always prone to being out of his mind.

Oceanus, the ocean god, was not an impatient person. Even though Zeus had just adjusted his authority, he did not rush to raise any objections, but instead showed a rather profound calmness.

He exchanged a glance with his wife Thetis, quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind, and was ready to accept the arrangement.

They understood that although the authority over the ocean had been adjusted, it was not a loss.

Furthermore, as long as they resolutely follow the steps of the God-King and remain loyal, they will actually gain a great advantage, as Zeus is not the kind of god who would mistreat his loyal allies.

The couple still trusted Zeus's divine authority.

Moreover, the oceans haven't been rewarded yet, but Zeus won't treat them unfairly. They've been waiting for Zeus's next arrangements.

Look at the Lady of the Night. No matter how much she seduces Zeus, at most she can only become his secret lover, never to be seen in public.

But based on this alone, she has already gained so many benefits and power.

But our daughter Metis, who in all of Olympus doesn’t know that she is the lover of the King of the Gods!

Based on this alone, how could the God-King possibly mistreat His people from the ocean?

That is impossible!

(End of this chapter)