Greece: I am Zeus!

Chapter 127 Officially Announcing My Beloved
Zeus's expression became extremely solemn. He looked around at the gods and solemnly and majestically declared: "Unlimited power will bring enormous disaster to all existence in the universe! Too many tragic facts have already proven this cruel point."

"Hereby I, Zeus, in the name of the King of the Gods, solemnly invite Themis, the goddess of the most fair and just divine order, to be my vice-ruler!"

After saying this, Zeus looked at Themis, who was seated, and said, "My dear Themis, I invite you to oversee my rule over the universe, assist me in governing the universe, defend the justice and truth of the universe, maintain the order and balance of the universe, and judge all errors and sins!"

Zeus's deep gaze held an indescribable tenderness and longing as he softly pleaded, "Dear Themis, O most glorious and radiant order of justice, O holy and wise one, would you be willing to stand forever at my right hand, to be my strongest pillar and guide?"

Upon hearing this, the gods in the hall were all greatly shocked; they were not just shocked, they were utterly horrified!
They never imagined that the new God-King would willingly put shackles on himself and grant him such immense power of oversight and judgment.

This power is truly boundless, completely beyond imagination!
The new God-King is truly a good God-King! He is kind, generous, and restrained!
Since the beginning of the universe, no deity has ever willingly placed limitations on itself or voluntarily put its power under supervision, let alone a god-king.

What kind of god-king are you if you can't do whatever you want?
As it turns out, a god-king has actually appeared who is actively restricting himself!
This action won Zeus the hearts of the gods, appeased their unease, and the gods truly bowed down to Zeus's magnanimity.

The gods had no objection to Themis soon gaining power second only to the king of the gods; they would never doubt Themis's divine status, no matter who they doubted.

Even though Zeus's divine status is now enough for the gods to worship, compared to Themis's credibility in the hearts of the gods, it can only be said that he is far inferior.

The beautiful and just goddess of justice was overwhelmed with emotion, her heart surging with barely suppressed turmoil.

Zeus did everything he could to satisfy her!

She suddenly stood up, strode to Zeus, drew her sword, and knelt on one knee.

She held the sword of judgment, a symbol of her power and justice, with both hands, pointing the hilt towards Zeus. Her majestic eyes were filled with determination as she solemnly swore:

"Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness and trust! From this moment on, I will forever defend the sacred and righteous order you have established, and safeguard the justice and balance of the universe!"

The unwavering vow of the Goddess of Justice echoed throughout the hall: "As long as you do not abandon justice, as long as you do not deviate from the path of fairness, I will always stand by your side and be your most loyal assistant!"

"My sword will forever fight for you, cutting through all injustice and evil; my scales will forever weigh right and wrong, measure good and evil, and ensure the justice and balance of the universe!"

Zeus's majestic face was full of a gratified smile. He gently waved his right hand, and a pure white, holy shrine appeared behind him on his right side.

He smiled and said to Themis, "My dear Themis, I will be relying on you for everything from now on. With you by my side, I will always feel at ease; with you protecting the universe, happiness will surely follow!"

Themis's solemn and beautiful face was full of determination. She nodded heavily to Zeus, then sheathed her sword with meticulous movements, and then sat upright on the throne beside Zeus.

The goddess of justice, having witnessed and felt it firsthand, was completely won over by everything Zeus had done during this time.

Zeus was the greatest god-king!
Surpassing any ruler of the past!
He not only possesses unparalleled power that can shake the universe, but also the courage and wisdom to create a new order, and most importantly—a steadfast heart for justice and mercy!

Having a benevolent God-King is the greatest fortune for all living beings in the universe!
Zeus then looked at Mnemosyne and said gently, "Honorable goddess of the memory of civilization, you are the foundation of the existence of all living beings."

"You are the embodiment of all memories and the eternal guardian. Your existence ensures that all historical events, all knowledge, and all experiences in the universe will not disappear with the passage of time, thus maintaining the continuity and stable order of the universe."

"You ensure the transmission of memory and the flourishing of civilization, and are the eternal source of all knowledge, history, and artistic inspiration. With your existence, the universe can become more and more wonderful and beautiful, and can continue to evolve."

"I implore you, could you forever stand on my left hand, record all the rise and fall of the universe for me, fill in the gaps for me, and give me the most valuable advice for my rule, so that the universe may become more beautiful and more perfect as a result?"

Mnemosyne felt extremely satisfied.

Ah, night, you are destined to remain underground. Only we sisters can eternally accompany Zeus!
You dare to compare yourself to us sisters?

A gentle smile curved her lips, revealing a soft yet intelligent expression.

Her clear, melodious voice, filled with allure, echoed throughout the hall: "Great God-King, to stand by your side and become your closest assistant is the highest honor I could ever ask for! I am willing to stay by your side forever, until death do us part, for all eternity!"

Several goddesses in the hall raised their eyebrows upon hearing Mnemosyne's words; something was off about this unassuming old goddess's voice!
That sounds a lot like a protest!
She's usually unassuming and reserved, supposedly dignified and elegant, but today she exudes a vixen-like aura!
Damn it!
Why are there so many goddesses staring at Zeus?!
They're all seductive little vixens!

All she knows is how to seduce the God King!
Mnemosyne even raised an eyebrow at the Lady of the Night, instantly turning her sweet smile into an icy coldness.

That awful, smelly goddess!

But Mnemosyne's joy didn't last long. Zeus also invited Mnemosyne to sit behind him, and then he looked at the goddess of wisdom—Metis.

In His golden eyes, there was an undisguised tenderness and deep love, as if she were the only one left in the entire universe.

"My dearest Metis, my love, what more can I say to you?"

"You are my eternal and inseparable love."

"My love, please stay by my side forever."

Although everyone knew about the relationship between Metis and Zeus, Zeus actually publicly declared his love for her in front of all the gods at such a solemn and public ceremony.

In an instant, the good mood of many goddesses in the hall was completely ruined. Their hearts were filled with jealousy and resentment. Countless goddesses were so angry that they almost fainted from the shock of the news.

They were so envious they were almost insane. They longed for Zeus to formally declare his love for them in front of all the gods of the universe!

It's a scene where just thinking about it fills you with a dizzying feeling of happiness, a scene brimming with divine beauty.

According to the law of conservation, if there is a god who is unhappy, then there must be a god who is extremely happy right now.

That's right, their good mood was completely transferred to Metis.

Furthermore, the Ocean God couple are now beaming with joy.

At this grand ceremony of the gods that would determine the future fate of the universe, Zeus made no attempt to conceal his love, openly expressing his deep affection and love for Metis in front of all the great gods of the universe, especially the goddesses.

At this moment, this honest and passionate confession directly shattered all the remaining psychological defenses in Metis's heart, completely engulfing her in an ocean of sweetness and happiness, leaving her with no other thoughts.

Her boundless wisdom and divinity were completely overwhelmed by the overwhelming wave of happiness; all reason and consideration seemed insignificant at this moment.

Nothing else mattered to her; only Zeus's love filled her heart.

Even the things that had just made her feel sad were now completely forgotten and vanished from her mind.

So what if you little vixen goddesses try to seduce Zeus?!

He loves only me!
Metis managed to restrain herself from rushing into Zeus's arms. She quickly got up and knelt down in front of Zeus, obediently and lovingly.

She cupped Zeus's broad and powerful right hand in her hands, placed it tightly against her heart, and felt the warmth and strength from her beloved.

Yes, Zeus felt it too.

She raised her head, her golden, wise eyes now filled only with boundless love, reflecting only Zeus's handsome and majestic face, oblivious to everything else in the world.

With a tender, blissful excitement, and a trembling voice, she made an incredibly sincere and eternal vow before Zeus:

"Zeus, my beloved, my only one, my master, my everything! I will always be by your side, no matter how the universe changes, no matter how the world changes, my love for you will never change, transcending all time and space!"

Zeus smiled warmly, gently stroking the soft, purple hair of his beloved goddess at his knees. He gave the goddess, who was already overwhelmed with happiness and slightly tipsy, a tender and loving look, and then continued to reward those who had contributed.

Metis lay drowsily and drunkenly on Zeus's lap, unwilling to move an inch.

The various gazes cast upon her by numerous goddesses were like icy needles, but they only added to her happiness and sweetness.

She deliberately didn't go back to her seat.

Zeus had already turned his gaze to Styx, and he smiled gently, saying, "My dear Styx, my close comrade-in-arms! I will forever remember your unwavering loyalty!"

"It was you who first came to my aid when I was at my weakest and most vulnerable; it was you who first set foot on Olympus to express your submission and support! It is you who have always been wholeheartedly loyal to me, and it is you who have led your entire family to wholeheartedly support me!"

(End of this chapter)