Zeus's grace is higher than the sky

One day, as Aglaia was enjoying a moment of pure bliss at the tailor shop, a child wagging a cat's tail caught her attention. Thanks to the teachings of Zeus and Athena, Aglaia easily noticed that the little girl's hands weren't very clean.

"Hehe, this is good stuff, this is good stuff. With this, I can have a good meal again in the next few days."

As she spoke, her gaze unconsciously drifted towards Aglaia's tailor shop. Their eyes met, and the girl quickly looked away, pretending nothing had happened, and tried to leave. This was already the umpteenth time in months.

Aglaia could sense it—not through the power of a demigod, but through the beating of her heart—that the child loved this place, which was why he frequently passed by her tailor shop, and why he was ashamed to linger, fearing that he was unworthy of Jinzhi's reputation.

Aglaia called out to the girl, and Zeus, who had been watching the scene unfold, also stepped forward.

"Oh, it's just a little kitten with messy hands and feet."

Aglaia wasn't angry at the girl's petty theft. The girl in front of her was dirty all over, with wounds that hadn't healed yet. Although she had golden blood and was a golden descendant far beyond ordinary people, she was still just a child at this moment.

"What? I didn't steal anything from you. What do you want?"

Looking into the child's stubborn yet clever eyes, Aglaia seemed to sense something deep within her.

"Lord Zeus, I wish to adopt this child, is that alright?"

"Of course I have no problem with it. This stray kitten is quite cute, as long as it doesn't hiss at me."

“My name is Cefalia, and I am not a stray cat.”

In the days that followed, although she was adopted by Aglaia and had no worries about food and clothing, Saifei's clumsy nature did not subside. However, every time Saifei stole something, she could not escape Aglaia's clutches. But Aglaia respected Saifei's habits, and after each theft, Aglaia would confirm and pay the corresponding amount of money.

......

“Aya.”

"Lord Zeus, what's wrong?"

As usual, Cypher went out for "exercise," leaving Zeus and Aglaia alone in the tailor shop.

"You need more help."

Even though the Golden Threads monitor the entire city of Ohma, the Senate, having been established there for thousands of years, has its own methods. Although Zeus sees their despicable behavior as nothing to hide, there are always some secrets within the Senate that even the Golden Threads cannot uncover, according to Aglaia.

“Trickery can help you.”

"You mean to let Sefaria obtain the fire? But Zagreus is so unpredictable, I'm afraid..."

Zeus looked at Aglaia with deep affection, but remained silent.

Over the years, Zeus has always been by Aglaia's side, not only to protect her safety, but also because Aglaia would consult Zeus whenever she was unsure of something. Even after obtaining fire from Meneta, Aglaia's habit remained unchanged. Over time, even for the most trivial matters, Aglaia would first ask Zeus for his opinion.

This was not what Zeus wanted to see. He greatly admired and loved Aglaia, but he hoped to see her as an independent, resolute person with a complete personality, rather than an echo chamber who had to ask him about everything.

Aglaia was momentarily stunned and continued to wait for Zeus to speak.

After a long while, Zeus remained silent, and Aglaia began to use her brain, which had not been used for a long time, and soon understood what Zeus meant.

“I understand, Lord Zeus. I have decided to send Cephalia to retrieve the spark of ‘trickery’.”

Zeus nodded in satisfaction and finally spoke.

"Aya, this time, you'll have to rely on yourself for everything."

That night, after a "busy" day, Saifeier returned to the tailor shop.

“Sefaria, there’s something I need to discuss with you.”

Saifeier looked somewhat panicked. Usually, Aglaia would call her Saifeier, and using Sefalia to refer to her was only acceptable.

"Wha...what happened? Did I touch something very important this time? I'll return it immediately."

Sai Fei'er cherishes her hard-won life now. Petty theft is just a bad habit that was hard to correct in the past, and she doesn't want this bad habit to disturb her current peace.

"No, Cephalia, it's not these things, but something more important, one of the most precious treasures in the world that you need to steal."

Saifeier was full of doubt. Now, Zeus and Aglaia were her closest people, and she knew very well that the two of them were not like her, people who liked to steal.

“Sefaria, have you ever heard of the journey to the fire?”

Saifei nodded.

Caesar Ceredra had only been gone for less than a century, yet her fame still resonates in Onphalus. Although the journey to the fire was interrupted, that magnificent era is forever etched in the hearts of the people of Onphalus.

Aglaia manipulated the golden threads, and as they pulled, the king's chess piece that Zeus had given her was brought before her eyes, its flame, unique to Cerydra, still burning brightly.

“Sefaria, I have taken over the mission of the Fire Chasing Journey. Even though the Senate has ostensibly passed a bill to suspend the Fire Chasing Journey, the true pursuit of fire has never stopped.”

Having said that, Saifeier understood Aglaia's meaning; she realized that she had been chosen by Aglaia to become a Golden Blood of the Fire Chaser.

“I understand, seamstress.”

"And what is your answer, Cephalia?"

"Of course I agree, for you, for Zeus, and for this wonderful life."

For the next year, Saifei stopped going out for "activities" and carefully prepared a trap with Aglaia to deal with the treacherous Titan Zagreus.

On a night of crimson moon, as the thief star shone brightly in the sky, the golden threads surrounded the cunning Titan Zagreus, and Cypher appeared before him.

"Wow, are you here to arrest Lord Zagreus?"

As one of the twelve Titans, Zagreus knew from birth that the Fire Chaser was coming and that he would give his life for it.

“Not bad, not bad. The kitten is indeed the best candidate to inherit my mantle, Lord Zagreus. It’s even wearing the boots that I, Lord Zagreus, have the power to weave.”

Zagres suddenly sounded dejected.

"It's a pity that I, Lord Zagreus, haven't had enough of this world yet. It's really unfair. Janus, Tarranton, and Eurynis all lived much longer than me and were able to enjoy themselves during the Golden Age."

Saifeier felt an unspoken connection as she looked at the constantly complaining Zagreus.

"Come on, I admit defeat since you've caught me, Lord Zagreus."

"Good opportunity, Sefaria, make your move."

However, at this moment, Saifei did not take the fire from Zagreus as neatly and decisively as Aglaia had expected.

"Zagrus, do you want to live?"

"Isn't that obvious? I haven't had enough of this wonderful world yet!"

Saifei'er's eyes darted around.

“I’ve got a great idea! What do you think, Zagreus? Listen to me and give it a try; you might just survive.”

Having spent many years in the world of theft and fraud, Sai Fei'er knew one thing well: when enough people believe a lie, it can become the truth.

"Really? Boss, as long as I survive, Lord Zagreus, I will be your loyal little brother forever, and I will follow your lead for life!"

Chapter 271 The Spark of Deception

In other words, as long as the world believes that Zagreus is dead, He can live on under a new name.

As the night of the red moon drew to a close, in the central square of the Ohma market, several golden threads rose from all directions, and a fleeting black shadow was caught. At this moment, Saifeier, dressed in a black robe, appeared.

With the help of the golden boots, she leaped into the sky, and a silver dagger slashed through the chest of the shadowy figure, from which a strange stone engraved with mysterious symbols was cut out.

A quirky purple creature suddenly appeared from the side.

"My God, Lord Zagreus!"

Then Sai Feier took out the strange stone and gracefully placed it on the ground, the dark shadow gradually dissipating with the wind.

Almost everyone in Ohma witnessed this scene: Zagreus was dead, and the spark of the "trick" had been ignited!

......

"Hehe, it's done. The technique is a bit rough, but the effect is top-notch."

Although the performance was somewhat exaggerated, everyone's attention was focused on the fire that Saifeier had pulled out. With the fire, even if the shadowy figure was fake, Zagreus would become real.

"Thank you so much, Sister Saifeier. From now on, your little brother Zagerou... ah, no, no, I mean the thief Bartrus will follow your lead."

Since the thief spirit Bartrus was observed to still be alive when Zagreus was killed after the fire was removed, it was confirmed that he was still alive.

Therefore, Zagreus could survive as a member of the Deceived Titans' Familiar, even without needing the Fire, thanks to his identity as Barthus.

"What a clever little kitten."

Zeus reached out from behind Cypher and gently rubbed her delicate face.

"Mmm, glug glug."

Because Zeus was stroking her so comfortably, Cypher even forgot herself for a moment.

Only after Zeus stopped did she warily slip behind Aglaia to the side.

"What magical hands! They can captivate you without you even realizing it! It's terrifying!"

Only after seeing Zeus withdraw his hands did she dare to slowly step out from behind Aglaia.

"Three hundred years...it's almost here!"

.....

"Sefaria".

Zeus, in an extremely rare move, approached Cypher alone.

"what!"

Although she felt a deep affinity for Zeus, Sephiroth always had an uncontrollable stress response when he approached her. In simpler terms, she would breathe on him.

"Just stand there, don't come near me."

For some reason, every time she came into contact with Zeus, Saifeier always felt itchy all over, as if hundreds of feathers were tickling her, and her body would also involuntarily heat up.

Is there anything I can help you with?

Cypher was used to being wild, and even though she could tell from Aglaia's attitude that Zeus was of extraordinary status, she became much more casual with him after spending time together.

"You want to help Aya, right? I have a good idea."

Aglaia and Zeus owed Cypher a great debt of gratitude. Now that Cypher has become a demigod of cunning, she has gained more power and has been thinking about how to repay them.

The Senate and Aglaia have always been at odds, and Seifer has even considered secretly helping Aglaia get rid of two troublemakers.

However, Aglaia told her it was pointless. Even if all the members of the Senate were killed, new senators would immediately take their place. The Senate represented the aristocratic class, not individuals. Before the Ohmah system changed, such an action would be meaningless. Moreover, doing so would give the Senate a reason to smear Aglaia.

As for the so-called key intelligence, the Senate basically entrusted it to the Cleansers who were specifically tasked with dealing with the Golden Descendants. Even if they were no match for the demigods, they would prioritize destroying the evidence, which meant that Saifeier had gained very little over the years.

After a few times, the adorable cat inevitably lost its spirit.

"What is it? Speak quickly."

Saifei's eyes gleamed, and her tail wagged rapidly behind her.

"priest."

Although the priests' status in Ohma plummeted after Cephalus's death, they still wielded the Dawn Machine, illuminating Ohma and retaining considerable influence among the people. If the priests were willing to show Aglaia a friendly attitude, Aglaia would have a greater advantage in her power struggle with the Senate.

"Okay, I'll take care of it!"

The following year, with Zeus's help, Cypher successfully infiltrated Dawn Cloud Cliff under a false identity and became an apprentice.

After several years of experience, the already exceptionally intelligent Saifei'er's status rose steadily, making her one of the most likely candidates to succeed the High Priest.

However, one day, Saifeier, indulging her clumsy nature, sneaked into the High Priest's room. Just as she was about to steal something, the High Priest himself returned.

Sai Fei'er had no choice but to hold her breath and hide in a corner.

"Ugh......"

The high priest, who was all smiles outside, returned to his room with a gloomy expression.

"You only have a few years left, Ohmma! How will you spend the rest of your days?"

Sai Fei'er was overjoyed, realizing she had discovered a shocking secret.

"Hehe, now I, Lady Saifeier, can finally put my skills to use! Zeus, seamstress, just you wait and see!"

Chapter 272 The Greatest Deception

After the high priest left, Saifei excitedly searched the room and finally found a small silver box in a hidden compartment. It was decorated with elegant patterns and dazzling gemstones.

"Hehe, let me see what the secret is!"

The moment Saifeier opened the box and saw its contents, she felt as if she had been struck by lightning.

The box contained the oracle bestowed by Kephale three hundred years ago.