Greece: I am Zeus!

Chapter 97 Unease in the Shadows
But at that moment, Nyx called out to Zeus.

Her figure, shrouded in darkness, swayed slightly, and she said hesitantly, "Zeus, what you're doing may indeed solve the problem, but the Mother of All Things may not agree with your decision."

“Those are, after all, her children. No matter how dissatisfied she may be, she would never want to destroy them or invade the even more terrible Tartarus.”

Zeus didn't turn his head and said softly, "Since there is no other way, we can only choose this one way."

"I should thank the Mother Goddess for exchanging four children for six."

Finally, with an undeniable resolve, Zeus whispered, "Please keep this a secret for me, my dear, and do not tell the Mother Goddess. Every moment less of this pain is better than a moment less."

Having said that, Zeus did not linger. His figure quickly departed, transforming into a streak of light as he rushed towards Gaia's location.

There is still much to discuss when we get there.

When Zeus came to the goddess of night to finalize his plans, Prometheus, after siding with Zeus, went to Mount Otyrus for the first time to meet his father and brothers.

They came quietly.

This visionary was always at the forefront, leading the charge in several fierce battles.

He dealt a heavy blow to his two elder brothers, Atlas and Menotius, showing no mercy whatsoever!
By this point, they had barely gained the trust of the Olympian gods.

This time, He went to see His father and brothers not to betray them or collude with the enemy, but to make a final effort to persuade them to surrender.

He firmly believed that it was not too late!

Although He was unaware of Zeus's scheme, He had already keenly sensed unease.

In this seemingly calm battle where both sides were evenly matched, a deep unease had completely enveloped Prometheus's heart.

He had been on Mount Olympus for nearly ten years, yet He still could not see through the son of Cronus, not even a glimpse of his heart.

It seems that this son of Cronus is truly different from the king of the gods, but rather as approachable and warm as the queen of the gods, Rhea, and full of light and hope.

He is confident and cheerful, possessing unparalleled courage and profound wisdom, and always radiates a sunny smile.

No matter what major event occurs, He always stands at the forefront, bearing everything. His heart is also tolerant and broad, capable of embracing all things.

That Poseidon that everyone hates is just like my two older brothers: arrogant and reckless, unpredictable and insatiably greedy.

Poseidon repeatedly offended Him, even with disrespectful words, but He paid no heed and continued to treat Him as a brother, showing kindness and compassion.

Such a god is simply too perfect.

It's so perfect it's unrealistic.

"No, that's not right either. His only interest is in beautiful women," Prometheus added to himself.

This seems to be the only "flaw" of this son of Cronus.

But this isn't really a flaw. In the universe, apart from Oceanus, which god didn't have some lovers?

Moreover, the goddesses who were close to Zeus were all so powerful, so his fondness for beauty actually became an advantage.

His friends grew in number, the gods followed him in number, and the gods became more and more convinced of his will.

Such a seemingly flawless and perfect master can only prove one thing!

His desires are great! His ambitions are boundless!

Because such a god-king has never existed in the world! I've never even heard of him!
A god who has never made a mistake is simply too terrifying.

So, would such a god be willing to just let things drag on like this?

Are we willing to continue this meaningless war? The King of Gods is incredibly powerful, but Zeus can rival him.

The God-King cannot be destroyed, but is there really no way to destroy him?
It is important to know that Uranus, the once invincible father of the gods, eventually fell into an eternal slumber.

The calmer the time, the more uneasy Prometheus felt, with anxiety constantly haunting him.

He knew very well that, given his position and achievements on Olympus, he would not be able to successfully plead for his father and brothers after Zeus's success.

That leaves only one solution!
He urged his father and brothers to serve Zeus immediately!

Even now, it's not too late.

Even if we lose a lot, we can embrace the future.

But if they remain obstinate, then there will be no future for them.

When Prometheus came to Mount Otyrus again, he looked at the still infinitely majestic mountain with a complex expression in his eyes.

The Iapetus family was the only family to which the god-king Cronus bestowed honor.

Their honor was bestowed upon them by the once supreme God-King on this sacred mountain, in the eternal temple of the God-King.

But how long can this sacred mountain, representing the center of the universe, stand?

How long will it take for another equally majestic sacred mountain to completely replace this one?

Prometheus arrived at the palace of Iapetus. Apart from some elemental gods patrolling the perimeter of the palace, there were no other gods inside. His father and brothers were attending the feast of the king of the gods.

Although King Cronus had given up alcohol, he still indulged in constant revelry in order to boost the morale and spirits of the Titans.

You can still drink alcohol, as long as you don't want to get drunk, the gods won't get drunk.

Although drinking without getting drunk is tasteless.

Despite the ongoing war, both sides maintained a peculiar and unexpected calm.

Prometheus waited outside the temple for a very long time before his father and brothers finally returned from their feast.

Upon seeing Prometheus, the previously slightly tipsy and reckless Menotius instantly became enraged, and his drunkenness vanished in an instant.

His imposing body was about to rush forward and teach this despicable, stinking younger brother who was a traitor a lesson!
The berserk Atlas's divine power became chaotic and wild, and he almost went into a berserk state.

Instead, it was Iapetus, the weaver of death and the great cyclical one, who, with his deep gaze fixed on Prometheus, stopped his two emotionally charged children.

He did not act strangely, nor did he blame Prometheus; his face remained calm.

With an unexpected calm, He said in a low voice, "Prometheus, leave immediately before His Majesty the King of the Gods knows of your arrival. Otherwise, you will immediately receive the cruelest punishment."

"Punishment for traitors."

However, Prometheus did not heed the advice of his father.

He said in a deep voice, “Beloved Father God, my dear brother, I swear on my honor that the final victory in this war will never belong to His Majesty the God-King!”

"His Majesty the God-King's order has been completely negated, and the corrupt and stubborn old order will surely be destroyed!"

"Victory will belong only to the son of Rhea, to the illustrious Zeus!"

Have you thought about the future? What will happen to you if you are defeated?

"All glory will vanish like smoke, and you will never again enjoy any beauty in the universe!"

(End of this chapter)