Greece: I am Zeus!

Chapter 126 The goddesses are all too enthusiastic and proactive
Her suggestion startled Zeus. He never expected that Hestia would offer up such precious authority when he had only intended to give her honor.

For any god, the authority of its own laws is always the most important, without exception.

Now Hestia is offering up her most fundamental and important essence with both hands, truly dedicating herself entirely to herself.

A flicker of emotion crossed Zeus's heart, and he sighed inwardly, 'Putting everything else aside, it seems my heart has truly been captured by her.'

The love of the goddess of fire needs no words; her actions have proven everything.

This shows a complete disregard for potential risks; one's mind is truly only on oneself.

The flames reign supreme in this direct and intense love, which the passionate god could not resist.

Hestia's actions had an impact far beyond what was imagined.

She amplified the power of thunder even further, giving the Great Thunderbolt the dual damage of thunder and fire—this is Heavenly Fire!
A new power that combines the destruction of thunder with the vitality of fire, extremely strong and yang, yet also extremely gentle and benevolent.

Zeus was silent for a moment, then said in a soft and affectionate voice, "My dear Hestia, you are my closest companion and sister. How could I possibly usurp your authority or seize your power?"

Hestia's warm and bright smile instantly blossomed, like fireworks in winter, so beautiful that even the gods trembled.

She looked directly at Zeus, her voice firm: "Glorious King of Gods, it is the highest honor of fire to accompany you."

"I did this voluntarily, so how can it be considered corruption? Please grant my request, and let the flames be with you!"

Zeus was deeply moved and raised his voice, his majestic voice resounding throughout Olympus: "My dear Hestia, I thank you for your gift."

"In the name of myself, the ruler of the universe, the king of the gods, I declare that Hestia, may the sacred flame be with me forever!"

"I hereby declare that the Holy Fire has been added as a fundamental element to the foundation of everything in the universe."

"Fire! Majestic and sacred, it drives away evil, dispels darkness, eliminates poison, creates, heals, purifies, punishes, sacrifices, destroys, reborn, life, growth, vitality, power, warmth, burning, light, and heat."

"From this day forward, fire will be the symbol of my divine king's glory, the symbol of wisdom and civilization, and the symbol of life and vitality!"

His gaze swept over the gods, and he asked in an unquestionable tone, "Gods, do you have any objections?"

The gods unanimously agreed.

Faced with Zeus, who had risen to an even higher level, no god raised any objection.

The submission and awe of the gods reached a new height once again.

Zeus smiled gently at Hestia, his eyes filled with tender affection: "My dear Hestia, from this day forward, we will forever share the power of fire, and this glory will be ours forever."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Thank you for being by my side; this is my happiness."

Hestia's beautiful and warm smile bloomed again, like a campfire swaying in the evening breeze. She smiled slightly, then gracefully sat back down, saying nothing more.

She has achieved her goal, and even exceeded expectations!

The proactive approach was a resounding success!
perfect!

Having fought side by side for so long, she knew that Zeus could not refuse sincere devotion and tenderness!

My beloved Zeus, hold him tight!
Zeus looked at Demeter and a warm smile appeared on his face. But when he saw the shy and gentle Demeter, a thousand tender feelings rose in his heart.

Who in this world wouldn't love the gentle warmth of a bountiful harvest?

Zeus's voice was full of affection and praise: "My dear Demeter, you are so gentle and loving, like the great mother of all things, how I love you."

"You brought life and vitality to the world, allowing all mortals to thrive and live in peace on the earth."

"Here I, Zeus, bestow upon you the highest honor and authority!"

"The growth and death of all plants in the world will be under your control, and the growth and harvest of all grains in the world, whether golden wheat waves, abundant fruits, or flowers and herbs, will all be your sacred domain."

"You are the vitality of the world, all living things respect you, love you, and happiness will always be with you."

Demeter slowly rose, her soft hair, reflecting the light, swaying gently. Her green eyes, now glistening, gazed at Zeus with a hint of shyness in them.

Her pink lips pursed slightly, emitting a soft sound like a summer breeze rustling through wheat fields—a gentle whisper, yet unwaveringly firm:
"Your Majesty, it was you who, with your supreme power, rescued us and freed us from the womb of the former God-King; it was you who led us to defeat the once invincible God-King Cronus; it was you who defeated the son of the Father Uranus and overthrew the old order; and it was you who established a completely new cosmic order, bringing light and hope."

"Without you, the ancient god-king could not be defeated, and all the prosperity and harmony of the universe would not exist. We would still live in darkness and fear of being devoured until the end."

Demeter, with deep affection, spoke in a gentle voice filled with boundless reverence and devotion to Zeus: "I beg that my authority over agricultural harvests and growth be placed under your invincible thunderbolts, so that it may receive your guidance and protection." "Great Zeus," Zeus replied, "all the plants on this earth grow because of your thunder and rain; you are the god of wind and rain, who summons the wind and rain, nourishes the world, and brings life to all living things!"

"Your honor is my highest glory, and your blessings will nourish my field!"

Zeus remained silent for a moment, then smiled gently and said, "My dear Demeter, thank you for your tenderness and devotion. I will cherish this sentiment forever and keep it in my heart. From this day forward, we will be together forever."

Demeter smiled gently and sat down. Zeus smiled and nodded at her.

Many goddesses are now secretly worried.

Oh no! The goddess of competition is too proactive; I've fallen behind!

As for the gods, they grew increasingly numb as they watched Zeus gain more and more powerful authority.

This isn't right. How come the new God-King is getting stronger and stronger?
It doesn't really matter, since adding any more to the invincible level is irrelevant.

But they couldn't help but wonder to themselves: Are the laws something you share so casually?

If things are done this way, it could be too easy for the God-King to devour you if he wants to.

Are you really that at ease?

After Demeter sat down, her green eyes would occasionally steal glances at Zeus. She was too gentle and shy to look directly at Zeus's majestic and charming face, and could only steal a few glances out of the corner of her eye.

Even if I can only catch a few more glances, I feel sweet and content.

However, that hidden affection was completely transparent to the gods.

Zeus turned his gaze to the most dazzling goddess in the temple—the most beautiful Hera.

Her chosen queen, one of his most beloved wives.

His majestic face beamed with a warm smile, and his voice was filled with praise and affection: "Dear Hera, beautiful Hera, the brightest and most radiant goddess!"

"Because of you, the world is more colorful and full of vitality; because of you, the world is more prosperous and flourishing, and all things and creatures continue to shine brightly."

Zeus's powerful voice resounded throughout the palace: "From this day forward, the propagation and reproduction of all life in the universe will be under your control. The continuation of all spirits depends on you. You are the supreme Mother Goddess of Life and Procreation! The Great Mother Goddess of all things and spirits in the universe!"

Zeus smiled, filled with endless expectation, and said to her very gently, "Goddess of Fertility, please use your divine power to make the world more prosperous, and let the light of life spread to every corner of the universe."

Hearing Zeus's tender and expectant words, Hera's heart softened involuntarily.

Looking at Zeus's handsome and majestic face, she had so much to say, so many emotions and determination to express, but she knew that now was not the right time.

In fact, even when the two gods were alone together, given her reserved and introverted nature, she would not easily utter those tender and affectionate words.

Hera rose slowly with her flawless figure, nodded gracefully in homage, and calmly uttered a single sentence that was enough to say it all: "Great Zeus, forever and ever, I will follow you, forever loyal (and loving) you, until death do us part!"

Zeus gave her an incredibly affectionate smile: "We will always be together, my dear Hera."

The peerless Hera, upon hearing Zeus's words, felt a tremor in her heart, gently sat down, her soul enveloped in endless sweetness.

After Zeus finished speaking, he looked at the gods and asked softly, "Gods, does anyone have any objections?"

There are no gods, of course.

Having divided the power and glory among his own people, Zeus's gaze swept over the rest of the gods.

He looked at the many primordial Titans and proclaimed: "Great Oceanus, gentle Thetes, cornerstone of the universe Crios, beautiful Eurybia, radiant Hyperion, glorious Theia, I, Zeus, will forever remember your great support and selfless dedication to me, and never forget them!"

"Here, before all the gods of the universe, I once again make a sacred and eternal promise to you: you will forever be the foundation of the universe, forever enjoy supreme honor, forever share the glory of the world with me, Zeus, and become an indispensable part of the universe!"

Upon hearing this, the great gods who formed the foundation of the universe rose solemnly, bowed deeply to Zeus, and solemnly declared: "Magnificent Zeus, great king of the gods, thank you for your justice and generosity. You will surely guide the universe toward eternity!"

"We hereby also swear to you: we will forever defend the sacred and just order you have established!"

Zeus smiled and nodded, gesturing for the gods to take their seats.

Then, His gaze turned to Themis, the goddess of divine justice and order.

Great Themis, just Themis, righteous Themis, enchanting Themis.

(End of this chapter)