Greece: I am Zeus!

Chapter 131 Year and Month

Even the goddesses who were feeling incredibly down because of Metis's "official announcement" couldn't care less about their sadness at this moment.

At that moment, countless goddesses were secretly cursing in their hearts.

Metis is one thing, but what about you, Lady of the Night? What's your status? What's your age? You really have no shame at all!
How dare she so blatantly seduce the God-King! She has no shame whatsoever!
You're two generations removed from the God-King! Did you know that?!
That's ridiculous!

Zeus paid no attention to these undercurrents. He simply smiled and nodded, turning his gaze to Aether and Hemera, who were obediently standing behind Hyperion. He said in a gentle tone, "Hemera, you are the embodiment of day. From this day forward, you will assist Helios in looking after everything in the world and ensuring the order and vitality of day."

“Aether, I bestow upon you the highest honor that fills the universe and the world. You will be the 'air' that all spirits cannot do without. You will also be the pure ether that permeates the universe and is everywhere, bringing endless vitality and powerful strength to all spirits. You are an indispensable cornerstone of life.”

Zeus then looked at the beautiful Selene, his eyes filled with concern: "Even in the darkness, there are active creatures. The night is not only deathly stillness, nor is it a cold abyss, much less a merciless devourer."

“Graceful Selene, I hope that you, with your loving kindness and radiance, together with the Lady of Night, will care for the creatures that struggle to survive in the darkness.”

"You are the loving mother of all living beings in the darkness. Your bright light illuminates the night, and your boundless love protects and comforts all souls, allowing them to find shelter and hope even in the darkness."

"From this day forward, every phase of your waxing and waning is the rhythm of the life cycle of all living things. The tides rise and fall with you, and all things awaken and slumber with you. Each phase of your waxing and waning, that complete lunar cycle, is the measure of a 'month,' becoming the fundamental law of timekeeping in the universe."

Zeus's clever division of honors satisfied both Nyx and Selene, and neither of them felt they had been taken advantage of.

Night is night, and moon is moon.

Zeus is so kind!
Not only is Nyx looking at Zeus with a strange gaze, but now even the moon goddess is looking at Zeus with a different expression.

This guy is amazing!
Helios had no objections. Aether and Hemera were now merely stepchildren; how dare they challenge His authority? They were just his assistants.

Aether and Hemera not only had no objections, but were overjoyed.

They never expected to receive such fair treatment, and such an important authority that is so closely related to the workings of the universe!
From this day forward, they have become fully integrated into the workings of the world, becoming an indispensable part of it.

They were now filled with gratitude, their emotions were so intense that their thanks were almost overflowing.

There was also Eos, the youngest daughter of Hyperion, the sister of Helios and Selene, and the wife of Asterius.

Zeus looked at her and said, "Bright Eos, I bestow upon you an honor that you will surely appreciate."

"From this day forward, you will be the dawn that divides night and day. You will represent the first rays of sunlight as darkness fades and the sun rises, awakening all living beings in the world."

"Astrous is the weaver of the stars, who brought the beautiful starry sky to the night; you shall bring light to all living beings!"

Zeus raised an eyebrow and smiled: "That way, you can call him home every morning at dawn to prevent him from sneaking off, right?"

Eos smiled secretly, she was quite pleased with this honor!

Astraeus said with a bitter face, "Great God-King, it seems I really won't have any time for myself anymore."

Laughter filled the temple, and the atmosphere became increasingly cheerful and relaxed.

After the laughter subsided, Helios and the others rose together, went to the center of the temple, knelt on one knee, and solemnly and devoutly said, "Great God-King, generous God-King, thank you for the supreme honor you have bestowed upon us. From this day forward, your will is our will, and we swear to obey you to the death!"

Zeus smiled and nodded. After the gods returned to their places, Zeus's deep gaze swept over them.

Then, His loud and powerful voice resounded throughout the main hall of Olympus, proclaiming a new law to the entire universe: "In order to honor the primordial Titans as the foundation of the universe, for their establishment and contributions, I solemnly declare in the name of the ruler of the universe and the king of the gods: From this day forward, the alternation of every twelve 'months' shall constitute a complete 'year' cycle!"

“Each primordial Titan will represent a month, and their names will be eternally linked to the passage of time, becoming the cornerstone of the cosmic calendar!”

Zeus then changed the subject, his tone becoming serious and resolute: "However, the ancient kings of the gods, Iapetus, Coeus, and Phoebus, are stubbornly clinging to their erroneous order. Their rule brings only harm and oppression to all the spirits of the universe. They should not enjoy this supreme honor, and they should not have their names engraved in the calendar of the universe!"

"This precious honor should be given to the gods who deserve it more, those gods who have contributed to the birth of the universe and made it more beautiful and prosperous!"

Zeus's majestic gaze turned to Gaia, the mother goddess of all things, his eyes softening as he humbly nodded in respect, his tone filled with reverence and awe: "Revered Mother of All Things, you are the foundation of the world, the origin of life. Who else deserves this honor belonging to the cosmic calendar but you? You should be among them."

The mother goddess Gaia hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded gently to indicate her acceptance.

Zeus smiled and nodded, quite satisfied. Gaia had now accepted almost everything.

That's what the Great Mother Goddess looks like; she can always easily transform herself into her own shape.

He then looked at Nyx and said gently, “Honorable Lady of the Night, your contributions to the universe are evident to all the gods. Your existence and sacrifices are an indispensable part of the universe.” “Would you be willing to accept this gift from me and have your name engraved in the eternal calendar?”

The Lady of the Night was overwhelmed by the continuous stream of surprises, one after another, filling her with unprecedented satisfaction.

Who knows?!
Since the beginning of the world, when has night ever enjoyed this treatment?!
How could she refuse such a tremendous honor?
She was overjoyed. Zeus was truly good to her, doing everything he could to accept her and integrate her into the world!

Zeus is the best!

We must reward Him properly!
What? Humility?

Can I be humble about this?

Anyway, I've decided to entrust everything to Zeus. It's only right that I accept what my own god gave me!

The Lady of Night rose decisively, bowed deeply to Zeus, and spoke in an incredibly gentle tone, yet with a distinctly alluring and emotional quality: “Dear Zeus, my King of the Gods, thank you for your generous gifts and for your meticulous care. I will accept everything you have given me and cherish it forever, never failing your expectations.”

"Because everything is your gift, everything in the night belongs to you."

Zeus nodded and smiled, his eyes gentle.

Nyx now truly felt triumphant. She had never felt so happy as she was today, with one wonderful thing after another happening.

All of this proves Zeus's deep love for her; she is completely and utterly infatuated with Zeus's love.

If it weren't for the most solemn and grand temple of the gods, she would have thrown herself into Zeus's arms and given him a kiss right now.

Zeus then fell into deep thought, his murmurs echoing softly in the silent temple: "As for the remaining two months, this..."

Seeing that Zeus seemed to be deep in thought, Styx immediately stepped forward without hesitation. She spoke loudly in a powerful voice: "Great King of the Gods, such glorious honor, even if you humbly forget all that you have done, how could the gods of the universe forget your great deeds?!"

She spoke with resounding conviction: "The glory and honor of the gods, the sacred order of the universe, and even the bright future of the world can only be realized under your wise leadership, leading us from cruelty to rebirth!"

"You are the King of the Gods, the Supreme Ruler of the Universe! How could this supreme honor, representing the cyclical operation of the world, be complete without you, without you, the great creator and founder?!"

"The former God-King, no matter how many mistakes He made, was still the God-King."

"Although He is no longer fit to enjoy this honor, as the son of Cronus, as the terminator of the old order and the creator of the new order, shouldn't you inherit this honor and carry it forward even more?"

"I strongly suggest that the remaining two months should be yours! And it can only be yours!"

"You are the link between the past and the future, not only the son of Cronus, but also the ruler of the universe today and in the eternal future!"

"Hereby, I, Styx, with the highest honor and authority bestowed upon me by you, solemnly propose that the first and last months of the twelve-month cycle of the year should be your sacred symbols, to demonstrate your supreme position of creation and cessation!"

Her passionate declaration reached its climax, filled with boundless reverence for Zeus: "For everything in the universe, all order, all honor, all light—all of this is a gift from you, Your Majesty the Great King of Gods!"

As soon as Styx finished speaking, a chorus of agreement erupted in the hall, a thunderous roar of approval that swept through the room like a tsunami.

Oceanus was the first to stand up and agree: "Stix is ​​right! It was His Majesty the God-King who rebuilt the sacred order of the universe and saved all things from death and cruelty! How could this vast universe forget His Majesty the God-King's great pioneering achievements?"

"His Majesty the God-King is the supreme ruler of the universe, the creator of the sacred order, and the eternal guardian of nobility and justice!"

"He ended the tyranny and chaos of the old era and ushered in a new era of light and prosperity!"

"It is the very beginning, and also the ultimate power to end the decay of the past!"

"I, Oceanus, fully agree with Styx's proposal!"

The gods all agreed, and even the extremely envious Sea King, who wished to remain anonymous, dared not voice any objection and obediently expressed his approval.

A faint smile appeared on Zeus's majestic face. He nodded slightly and said slowly, "In that case, I have no choice but to accept the sincere sentiments of the gods."

He looked at Oceanus, nodded in respect, and said apologetically, "Revered Oceanus, you are the chief of the Titans and the source of all the waters of the world. According to seniority and contribution, the first month should rightfully be your glory, but you humbly yielded it to me. This second month of the twelfth month should be your symbol."

"However, since the great Mother Goddess of All Things is here, I have no choice but to trouble you."

(End of this chapter)