Greece: I am Zeus!

Chapter 309 The Angry Little Goddesses
Amidst the raging waves, battered by wave after wave, in the murky, inky water imbued with divine power, they could not even utter a cry of despair.

Those fearless human warriors who charged forward could not even get close to them before being swallowed up by the inky waves, along with their courage and resentment, without a sound.

Everyone was devoured amidst the "play" and "feeding" of these two monsters.

Not a single one escaped...

How could a mortal soul possibly keep up with the speed of a wave driven by divine power that sweeps everything away?

After devouring everyone in the tribe, the two previously foolish and reckless Abyss Nightmare Children have acquired true and cunning "wisdom".

To their even greater surprise, not only their intelligence but also their formidable physical strength had been enhanced!
While it's not exactly a complete overhaul, there has been a noticeable improvement.

The benefits brought by the second generation of humans are still somewhat lacking.

However, these first generation of humans were undoubtedly "treasures".

They are the source of all things bestowed by Gaia, the mother goddess of all things, and are a fusion of the blessings and rains of Zeus, the supreme god-king, and the spiritual waters of Dione, the supreme goddess.

It was then personally shaped by a fully realized, precognitive, and bewildered God.

And Metis, the wise and great goddess of wisdom, strengthened their souls and bestowed upon them wisdom.

Later, it was repeatedly nourished by the golden rain bestowed by His Majesty the God-King, which nurtured the laws of nature.

In other words, in the universe today, the order concerning "cultivation" has not yet been established, and the related laws and energies have not yet been born.

Otherwise, these first-generation humans, with just a little cultivation, would all have become the kind of "unparalleled geniuses" of later generations.

Moreover, their potential far surpasses that of ordinary geniuses.

What genius, what prodigy...

Even if ten thousand were tied together and all their essence and blood were boiled away, it wouldn't be as rich as a single drop of their blood!

but now……

This "origin," this "preciousness," has become their greatest calamity.

They became the best "supplement" in the eyes of many lower-level divine beings.

Whether it's the body or the mind...

They all have unparalleled and excellent nourishing effects.

It deserves to be coveted by too many beings.

That feeling of "wisdom" growing rapidly...

That wonderful feeling of spirituality being "complete" and thoughts becoming "clear"...

It's even more wonderful than devouring ten thousand ordinary mortals!
Having already possessed truly advanced intelligence, the Abyss Sea Child has deeply realized the true value of humans as a "supplement".

They kept this secret very well, without any hesitation.

Although their newly "smart" minds knew that this secret wouldn't last long.

After all, they weren't the only ones who smelled the "fragrance of wisdom."

However, before those damn competitors can make a move, they can take advantage of their "first-mover advantage" to grab more "nourishment" first!
And so, their greedier and more ruthless cunning gaze turned toward other human tribes along the distant riverbanks.

Having become cunning, they began to think for the first time in a real sense.

Consider the pros and cons.

Consider how to maximize profits.

And how to... ensure one's safety.

Having become wiser, they realized that their actions just now were indeed somewhat reckless.

Epimetheus, high above the clouds of Olympus, silently observed all that was happening on Earth.

His face remained calm and expressionless, as if he had only realized something was a little late.

But those eyes, which had seen through the "past," were filled with an unyielding and indescribable deep sorrow.

His beloved brother Prometheus loved humankind so deeply.

But wasn't He the same?
These are also children He personally gave form to.

But He simply watched quietly.

Meanwhile, on Mount Olympus, there were many other gods watching over humanity.

Zeus, the eternal king of the gods, sits atop the highest throne, overlooking this land with absolute indifference and tranquility.

He watched coldly from the sidelines.

He watched all of this with an almost absolutely rational indifference.

This is not only a necessary step in the development of human civilization, but also a necessary refinement.

This is also an important step He uses to test and thereby promote the renewal of the cosmic order.

Hestia, the warm fire; Demeter, the mother of the earth; Hera, the supreme ruler of procreation.

These three great goddesses, known for their gentleness and compassion, were both shocked and enraged as they witnessed this bloody feast unfolding in the mortal realm.

In those gentle eyes, a true divine wrath ignited!

Even Hestia, who was known for her good temper and kindness, subconsciously raised her flawless hand.

That warm, sacred flame that shelters all spirits has been imbued with a destructive power at her fingertips, enough to purify all things!

She almost couldn't resist unleashing a sacred heavenly fire to completely burn and destroy those two ugly, foul-smelling filth, along with their chaotic divinity!

However, she ultimately held back.

Out of respect for that supreme god-king she deeply loved...

She must, and inevitably will, abide by that supreme, sacred, and just order.

She must abide by the "divine covenant" that His Majesty himself had just made.

Because of the foolish things Prometheus did, now anything concerning "how to treat mankind" has become an extremely serious political issue on Olympus.

This is a fundamental question concerning "loyalty" and "attitude" towards His Majesty the God-King!
Loyalty to the authority and dignity of the God-King!
Upholding the sacred and just order!

The attitude towards the divine covenant between gods and mortals made by the God-King himself!

After Prometheus openly deceived and humiliated the king of the gods, the king was already furious.

If, at this critical juncture, these goddesses, who are closest to the God-King, were to openly defy the God-King's order for the sake of humanity...

Then, where does that leave the dignity of the God-King?!

At this point, she had neither the standing nor the legal basis to protect humanity.

That's not protection; that's a blatant insult to His Majesty the God-King who was deceived because of this!
This is the most thorough violation of the covenant between gods and mortals!
She also had no right to attack these two Abyss Nightmare Children.

Because, from the perspective of the current sacred and just cosmic order established by His Majesty the God-King...

These two divine beings did not violate His Majesty the God-King's sacred and just order. If mortal spirits can feed on other mortal spirits, then what's wrong with divine beings with divine blood eating some mortal spirits?

Legally speaking, this is perfectly justified.

Hestia forcibly suppressed her anger and stopped her two sisters, who were also unable to contain their rage and were about to attack, explaining the pros and cons as quickly as possible.

Demeter and Hera were so angry after hearing their elder sister's analysis that they almost trembled, but they had no choice but to angrily stop.

They turned their heads away, unable to bear the sight of the tragic state of the mortal realm any longer.

It's not just them.

Now, no god on Olympus, whether they like it or not, is allowed to protect humanity any longer.

No god may protect humans until they fulfill their sacrificial obligations as mortal spirits.

Before the offerings are rekindled in the sacrificial fire and offered to the gods...

Before the statues symbolizing the holiness and majesty of the gods were officially erected...

As long as it does not violate His Majesty the God-King's sacred and just order, then whatever other life forms do to humanity is perfectly justified.

However, there are exceptions.

Many of the more mature and thoughtful great goddesses may have loved humankind, but without a doubt, they loved their monarch, their beloved—Zeus, the king of the gods—even more.

To protect the dignity and authority of their beloved God-King, once they understood the "political turmoil" behind it, they would never go against the God-King's will in such a matter.

but……

There are a few "little goddesses" who just can't stand it.

The nine Muses, sacred and radiant, who govern all civilization, art, and science, watched as humanity, whom they had painstakingly taught, was devoured by two ugly, foolish creatures...

Their hearts were filled with both pain and hatred!

If those two fools were only eating a few to fill their stomachs, they might have turned a blind eye and pretended not to see it.

However, with just one word, thousands of people were involved!

This caused a tribe that had just managed to recover some strength to disappear completely!
It's important to understand that in the short few months since the loss of the sacred fire, humanity has already suffered heavy losses, with the population declining dramatically.

In just a few months, the total population had already lost one-tenth or one-twelfth of its original size.

Even those who are still alive are living a very difficult life.

However, they always manage to persevere and are getting better every day.

The premise is that we don't encounter this kind of truly superdimensional attack.

This is something that mortals' will and wisdom cannot resist.

The nine Muses did not consider humans to be their "children," but they did indeed regard humans as their students.

They really liked those simple, humble, studious, and friendly students who had just learned about music and poetry, exploration and thinking.

But what are these ugly monsters anyway?!

Lacking both wisdom and good looks! Lacking both virtue and character!
It's nothing but the filth dripping from a minor god, yet it dares to devour our students!

Don't even mention you filthy creatures!

And don't even mention your matriarch Abu Sunaia!
Go ask Phorcys and Ceto now if they dare to offend us!
Don't even mention your grandparents, ask your grandfather, would that ancient, deep sea Pontus dare to do that?!

Those "fence-sitters" (the Inner Sea pantheon) who wavered and hesitated during the Titan Wars are not even officially part of our Celestial Pantheon!
How dare they act so arrogantly and recklessly in the mortal realm?!
They're absolutely courting death!
The alluring and intelligent omniscient goddess of memory, Mnemosyne, merely raised an eyebrow indulgently as she looked at her daughters, who were indignant and about to take action.

This great goddess, embodying the profound charm of all civilizations, is reclining languidly on her magnificent divine couch.

A pair of all-encompassing eyes, able to see through the past and future, filled with a captivating radiance of wisdom.

A hint of a smile flickered in his deep, dark, crystal-like eyes.

Her full, luscious red lips, the color of the sweetest honey in the world, exuded an intoxicating allure, and were already slightly upturned.

She knew everything, but let alone those two filthy creatures, even if Pontos dared to upset her daughter, he would pay a heavy price.

The Supreme God-King and her daughter, Mnemosyne, have absolute power to do as they please!
However, this matter is rather special.

The daughters' thinking was ultimately not very thorough.

But those who are mother goddesses must consider their needs.

The other goddesses may not know Zeus's true thoughts, but how could she not know?

Her omniscience, in a strict sense, was part of Zeus's power.

How could she not know the true intentions of her supreme and beloved?

Zeus did not mind human civilization, but he suffered some hardships in the process of growing up.

He doesn't care that some lower-level divine beings give humans some "little whims" in the mortal world.

but……

Zeus absolutely did not want to see this kind of indiscriminate extinction.

The current losses are not worth mentioning.

But if such behavior is left unchecked, then without a doubt, human civilization will be doomed to perish.

This was not something Zeus, or even the Olympian gods, wanted to see in any sense.

Humanity is a vital part of the future sacred order.

It is the best adhesive between gods and mortals; it is an important catalyst in the development of the universe.

How could we let a bunch of "little karami" devour us all before we knew it?
Therefore, it is necessary to let those divine beings who act too recklessly and without restraint know the rules.

However, attention must be paid to the method and the reasons.

We must never tarnish His Majesty the God-King's dignity.

The solemnity of the divine covenant must never be violated.

Then Mnemosyne spoke.

Those incredibly alluring and mature words, capable of reviving the memories of all things, flowed softly from her full, lustrous lips, their color surpassing even divine wine:

“Calipe, my beloved daughter, in the mortal realm, I accidentally dropped an Edelweiss.”

"That was one of my favorite flowers, but unfortunately, it was too delicate."

As she spoke, this omniscient goddess of civilization gently flicked her fingertips, which were painted a bewitching and luxurious deep purple.

A golden ray of light flashed by, instantly sending a coordinate from the mortal realm into the mind of the epic goddess Calliope.

"Go and retrieve it for the Mother Goddess."

"We must be quick, but also careful, and not let the filth there ruin us."

(End of this chapter)