Greece: I am Zeus!

Chapter 142 Dear Sister, with just a flick of your finger, the God King is completely captivated.
Mnemosyne frowned slightly and let out another sigh full of sympathy: "Merciful Hera, these two children are the only two daughters of Coeus and Phoebe."

With just that one sentence, Hera understood everything.

She slowly sat back on her throne, her posture dignified and elegant, but her expression had regained the solemnity of the Supreme Mother Goddess.

She spoke softly, her voice steady yet tinged with a hint of detachment: "Your Excellency Mnemosyne, if you wish to plead for Coeus and Phoebe, then please forgive me for being powerless. That is His Majesty the God-King's decision, and everything can only be decided by His Majesty the God-King."

Mnemosyne immediately said softly, "Merciful Hera, how could I dare to make such an excessive and impolite request of you?"

“Coeus and Phoebus chose the most wrong and darkest path. As a staunch supporter of His Majesty the God-King's sacred and just order, how could I possibly defy His Majesty the God-King's supreme and sacred decision?”

Hera frowned slightly. "Then this..."

The Goddess of Civilization's Memory said, "I have come here only to humbly request that you accept these two meek and pitiful children, allow them to stay by your side, serve you, and listen to your teachings."

"These two children have never done anything wrong. They have always been gentle and obedient, and have always been well-behaved. They know better than anyone how great a mistake their parents have made, and what unforgivable harm they have caused you because of that wrong stance."

"Therefore, they dare not have any delusions. They only hope to come to your side, serve you in the most humble manner, and spend the rest of their lives atoning for the mistakes of their parents, hoping only to gain a little forgiveness and pardon from you."

Hera was fully aware of the deeper meaning behind all of this. She opened her mouth slightly, already prepared to refuse with the most tactful yet firm words.

However, at this critical moment, Leto, who was kneeling at the lower end with a face full of sorrow, raised her tear-streaked face and said in a voice hoarse from crying, "O illustrious, merciful, and holy daughter of the great goddess Rhea! We sisters have never had any unwarranted desires!"

“Our parents made a terrible mistake. They went down the wrong path and defied the supreme and sacred order established by His Majesty the God-King!”

"Everything they are experiencing now is a deserved punishment. We dare not ask for His Majesty the King of God's forgiveness, nor do we dare to hope that we can use our meager divine power to atone for the heavy sins of our parents."

"We are insignificant, and the only thing we can do is to do our best to make up for the harm you suffered because of our parents, and to repay the debt that our parents owed you with our eternal service."

"We only ask that we may serve by your side and wipe away the dust from your heart with our hands until the day you truly forgive the sins of our parents."

"Only by doing something insignificant for you can we alleviate the guilt we feel towards you, even in the slightest!"

"Merciful daughter of Rhea, kind and benevolent goddess Hera! We beg you, do not refuse our humble request, we beg you, give us a chance to atone for our sins for the rest of our lives!"

No sooner had she spoken than Leto, heartbroken, crawled on his knees to Hera's feet, tightly embracing her magnificent golden boots, burying his tear-streaked face in them, and letting out suppressed, heartbreaking, and agonizing sobs.

Hera was suddenly caught in an unprecedented predicament, her perfect face displaying a complex and indescribable mix of emotions.

She wanted to refuse firmly, but seeing Leto's utterly undignified and pitiful appearance, how could her naturally soft and kind heart not be moved?
The words of refusal felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, stuck in her throat, and she couldn't bring herself to say them.

Seeing that Hera was wavering, Mnemosyne hurriedly tried to persuade her: "Hera, who is infinitely loving, your kind and compassionate virtues are deeply admired by all the gods in the universe."

"These two children have no other thoughts than to atone for their parents' enormous mistakes. Whether you are willing to forgive Coeus and Phoebe in the end or not, they are willing."

"Your kindness is such that you are willing to shelter these two poor children, which is already the greatest fortune in their lives. Please allow them to serve you, and let this humble service be the only way they can repay your compassionate shelter."

As soon as Mnemosyne finished speaking, Asteria, who had been silent and resolute all along, also prostrated herself deeply at Hera's feet, and clear tears slid down her strong, clear, glassy eyes.

Her voice trembled slightly, yet she pleaded with unwavering clarity: "Holy and merciful daughter of Rhea, we only wish to serve before you, to bask in your holy radiance and teachings. We swear by the River Styx, ordained by His Majesty the King of Gods, that we would never dare to harbor the slightest delusion."

“We know all too well how wrong the corrupt and brutal order of the old god-kings was.”

“Our parents chose the path they should never have chosen, and they have lost the chance to make amends. As their children, it is our natural responsibility to atone for their sins.”

"Please rest assured, we will strictly abide by the sacred and righteous new order established by His Majesty the God-King! We know from the bottom of our hearts what truly represents the sacredness and righteousness of the universe."

"His Majesty the God-King is so kind and benevolent that we will unconditionally obey all of His Majesty's will and will never cause you any trouble, nor will we do anything that might displease His Majesty."

The gentle and loving Hera had never seen such a poignant and resolute scene.
After hesitating for a long time, her gaze fell on the two goddesses at her feet, who were crying uncontrollably, clutching their legs and almost fainting. In the end, her heart, belonging to the great mother goddess, softened completely.

In fact, her hatred for Fauber had long since vanished.

On the contrary, the harm Phoebe caused her was like a mirror, reflecting Zeus's attention and care for her.

Hera even secretly rejoiced over this unique care.

Zeus had already avenged her, and she no longer cared about Phoebe's offense. What she cared more about was the place in Zeus's heart that belonged only to her.

She parted her lips slightly and said softly, "Get up. What's past is past. The future is far more important than the past. You should live for yourselves. The mistakes your parents made should not be borne by you for eternity."

"Since you are willing to stay by my side, then stay. However, I accept you not so that you can come here to atone for your parents' sins. I only hope that you can look to the future and see your own new life."

"If a suitable opportunity arises in the future, I will request His Majesty the God-King to allow you to be truly accepted by this world."

"Stop crying. As long as you behave yourselves and do not do anything wrong, I am willing to protect you forever."

Mnemosyne breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, while Leto and Asteria were overjoyed.

The two women excitedly clasped their hands together in front of their chests and said in the most sincere and grateful tone of their lives, "Merciful Hera, loving Hera! Thank you for your supreme grace and shelter. We will dedicate our whole being to you and serve you wholeheartedly. From this day forward, your will will be our will!"

Hera gently pulled them up from her feet, her expression regaining a touch of majesty, and said softly, "You should not harbor resentment towards the God-King. His Majesty always has His sacred reason for everything he does."

As soon as she finished speaking, the majestic Mother Goddess Hera's expression instantly changed from gentle to extremely solemn and dignified. A powerful divine might belonging to the supreme Mother Goddess swept through the entire temple like a storm!

With an unyielding and stern voice, she rebuked them sternly: "Whatever thoughts you may harbor deep within your hearts, you must remember this well: Within the universe, everything is the will of His Majesty the God-King! Everything is the decision of His Majesty the God-King! All the gods and beings in this universe have only one choice: to obey His Majesty the God-King's will!"

"Remember, you must resolutely and unreservedly abide by the sacred and just order established by His Majesty the God-King!"

"If I discover that you harbor any disrespect, disrespect, or ill will toward His Majesty the God-King, then, without waiting for His Majesty the God-King to personally bestow upon you destruction, I will first bring upon you the supreme punishment that even eternity cannot bear!"

The kind and gentle Hera suddenly revealed her supreme majesty as the future queen of the heavens and the great mother goddess. The oppressive power of her divinity instantly frightened the still young Leto and Asteria, leaving them pale and stiff.

Even someone as shrewd and calculating as Mnemosyne was taken aback. She couldn't help but secretly admire this great mother goddess who held the power of reproduction and procreation. She was not a kind and weak goddess; beneath her loving divinity lay a decisive and ruthless approach.

No wonder Zeus loved her so much!
The goddess of civilization's memory felt a surge of jealousy and let out a heavy snort in resentment.

Leto and Asteria were already terrified and hurriedly knelt down to express their absolute loyalty, repeatedly promising that they would never have any disloyal intentions.

After confirming that the two young goddesses had been imprinted with awe, the majestic future celestial queen once again restrained her divine power and revealed her gentle and kind side.

She then held a small banquet for the three goddesses in her own shrine.

She not only invited the loving mother goddess Rhea, but also the warm Hestia and the bountiful Demeter to join her.

The most honored guest at the banquet was Themis, the embodiment of sacred justice and order.

At the banquet, the kind-hearted Hera announced to the goddesses that she had taken in the two goddesses as her servants, and the goddesses were all amazed by Hera's generosity.

Since Hera, the goddess involved, had already forgiven them, and Zeus, the king of the gods, had not objected, Themis, representing justice and goodness, would naturally not make things difficult for these two seemingly pitiful young goddesses.

The other goddesses were not mean-spirited either, so they naturally didn't say much about it.

Thus, Leto and Asteria finally had a place to settle down on the sacred Mount Olympus.

Under Hera's combination of kindness and severity, the two young goddesses behaved extremely obediently and submissively.

After the banquet, Themis, the goddess of justice, had to take her leave immediately to continue her sacred duties.

The new order has just been established, and she will never allow herself to fail the supreme responsibility entrusted to her by the God-King Zeus. She must supervise the operation of the entire sacred order at all times!
She was to oversee whether the gods were fulfilling their duties and to be vigilant against any potential problems.

This goddess of order is currently the busiest deity in the universe; if it weren't for Hera's personal invitation, she really wouldn't have been able to spare the time to linger here.

However, just as she left, the goddess of civilization and memory also departed with her.

Mnemosyne quickened her pace and caught up with the tall, divine, and flawless goddess of justice. Her face was full of smiles, and her voice was so sweet it was almost overflowing with honey: "Oh, my dearest sister, Themis, the most beautiful and flawless being in the three realms, please wait for me a moment."

The sacred justice halted its steps. Her golden eyes, cold yet alluring and all-seeing, looked at Mnemosyne with a hint of doubt, and she asked softly, "My dear Mnemosyne, you who are always so carefree, what important matter do you have to discuss with me now?"

The elegant goddess of civilization stepped forward affectionately, naturally taking the arm of the flawless, righteous, and jade-like woman, and together they strolled toward the temple.

Two goddesses of unparalleled beauty walked side by side. One was dressed in a pure white divine robe, but her divine radiance seemed to illuminate the entire world; the other had a profound and elegant temperament, and every move she made was graceful and charming.

The world they inhabited was made infinitely more beautiful by the company of these two goddesses, and even the air of Olympus seemed to be filled with an intoxicating fragrance.

The guardian of civilization smiled gracefully with a voice as melodious as a chanting poem: "Oh, my dearest Themis, can't I come to you unless there's something important to discuss? Do you know how much I miss you?"

She paused, then leaned her head slightly towards Themis, her rosy lips brushing against the goddess of justice's ear, and softly added in an ambiguous, suggestive tone:
"My longing for you is as deep as the longing that the great Zeus had for you."

These words, like an invisible arrow, instantly struck the sacred and resilient goddess.

Themis froze, and her unwavering heart of order suddenly leaped.

Although this flutter lasted only a brief moment, it was clearly perceived by the goddess of memory who was holding her tightly.

The majestic Themis remained unsmiling, continuing her journey without flinching, and said in a steady tone, "Menemosne, my temple doors are always open for you."

"However, the new order and the duties of the gods have just been established, and I have too many things to deal with, not much time to spend leisurely."

“Your Majesty the God-King, He has entrusted me with this invaluable authority. How can I possibly betray His trust and expectations?”

“Furthermore,” she added, her tone becoming more forceful, “His Majesty the God-King is now the supreme God-King. You should show Him the utmost respect, and you should no longer address him by his name, much less joke about His Majesty the God-King.”

"You should not take the God-King's magnanimity for granted, nor should you overstep the God-King's majesty!"

The master of memory, this elegant goddess of civilization, smiled sweetly yet mischievously, and words tinged with a hint of playfulness and teasing floated out from her full, rosy lips as softly as flower petals:

“Truly, you are worthy of being called my most meticulous, fair, and flawless goddess of holy justice and order. My dearest sister, it seems that every thought of yours is born for the great Zeus.”

She abruptly changed the subject, her tone filled with exaggerated admiration: "No wonder His Majesty the God-King bestowed such vast authority upon you."

“If Zeus is the supreme ruler of this boundless universe, then you, Themis, are undoubtedly the rightful vice-ruler of this universe.”

"No wonder the God King loves you so much."

"You two are a match made in heaven."

Despite the myriad emotions churning within her heart, the flawless Themis could only reveal a hint of helplessness on her face when faced with her best friend's blatant teasing.

She gave the knowledge goddess, whose tone was full of teasing, a slightly reproachful look, and said in a somewhat tired voice, "My dearest sister, did you keep me here just to tease me to your heart's content? If there is anything you really want to say, please speak up quickly."

The Omniscient Source smiled slightly, knowing when to stop and not wanting to embarrass her dear sister any further.

Although there were no gods around and she wasn't afraid of any god hearing her, she still deliberately and intimately leaned close to Themis's ear, breathing warm breath into her ear, clearly sending every word she was about to say into the depths of the goddess of order's divinity.

She whispered, “My dear sister, your essence is ‘order.’ You are made sacred by the order of the God-King, and you become the embodiment of justice by the justice defined by the God-King.”

“You are naturally fond of and have a preference for all things fair and good. You firmly uphold the sacred and just order created by the God-King. However, under this protection, you also have your own 'justice' that you uphold and favor.”

"Do you know just how fatally attractive you are to Zeus, being so pure, innocent, and steadfast in your principles?"

"You only need to bend your finger lightly, and the great God-King will be completely captivated by you."

(End of this chapter)