Chapter 72: Metis! Why Do You Have To Hurt Me Like This!
He paused, his tone becoming even more doubtful, muttering to himself: “It’s really strange. They should be very clear that if they choose to stand on my side, I will ultimately win the victory. Why don’t they take the initiative to negotiate with me?”
“After all, as long as you give up the authority of wisdom, this small request seems like nothing compared to the help of two Primal Titans.”
“So why do they take such a risk, not considering this transaction that benefits both sides at all, but directly choose to support His Majesty the God King?”
Zeus seemed to think of something, looked at Metis, and asked: “Ah, Metis, can you give up your authority for the final victory? You would be willing, right? Definitely willing, right?”
Zeus earnestly assured: “Metis, don’t worry. I can separate your divinity and find a new law for you. You won’t be harmed; it’s just changing to a different law.”
Zeus’s words made Metis’s delicate face instantly turn pale and cold, even her rosy cherry lips losing color.
Her bright eyes were filled with unbelievable pain, and her heart was extremely bitter, as if it had been cut open and soaked in endless saltwater.
However, she still endured the intense pain in her heart and continued to give Zeus ideas, her voice weak as if it might disperse at any moment: “Zeus, perhaps the God King deceived them and distorted the facts.”
“If you ask me to abandon the authority of wisdom for victory, I will obey your will.”
“Go find them now, propose this advice to them, let them help you win the victory. They will definitely support you; they have no reason to refuse.”
The heartbroken Goddess of Wisdom’s voice became increasingly ethereal and weak, using all her strength to speak: “You only need to abandon my authority of wisdom, and this war can be easily won.”
Hearing this, Zeus immediately nodded repeatedly, gently clapped his hands, and a surprised smile of “sudden realization” appeared on his face: “This is truly a brilliant idea that benefits both sides! Metis, you are so wise! I truly appreciate your generosity and contribution!”
His tone was full of praise, as if deeply satisfied with this proposal: “With two Titans helping our side, and His Majesty the God King losing two powerful helpers, the scales of war will instantly tilt, and victory will be within easy reach.”
“This way, we can indeed end this war as soon as possible, avoiding any unexpected complications. This is truly the best method.”
“Oh—great Metis, rest assured, I and the gods will forever remember your merit. I will definitely repay your merit.”
Listening to Zeus’s words of “agreement,” Metis’s twitching heart felt as if it had been brutally gouged out by a sharp blade.
She nodded lightly, almost imperceptibly, then deeply lowered her head and said no more.
She only felt her strength draining away bit by bit, as if mercilessly submerged by dry, salty seawater, with coldness and despair tightly wrapping around her from all directions, making her feel suffocating dizziness.
Zeus, however, seemed oblivious. His magnetic voice continued loudly, giving praise: “Ah, Metis, as expected of the wise you. This is truly a wonderful idea. Thank you for your advice, such a great sacrifice and effort. I am so grateful to you.”
While speaking, he nodded repeatedly, as if he really thought this was the best way to solve everything. His confident expression even carried a “sincere” assurance of “rest assured, I definitely won’t forget you.”
“Wise Metis, it seems we can win victory soon!”
Zeus’s relaxed and complacent words echoed above the Divine Mountain, but Metis kept her head lowered in silence.
Even her long hair, flowing like a purple starry river, had lost its former brilliance and glory, dimly draping over her shoulders.
“Heh.”
Zeus suddenly let out a contemptuous cold laugh, his voice like the sharpest ice spike in winter, instantly piercing the silent world.
The smile on his face vanished in an instant, replaced by extreme coldness and anger.
He suddenly grabbed Metis’s delicate, jade-like wrist with great force, almost roughly, causing Metis to let out a low cry of pain.
“What?!” Zeus’s voice suddenly rose sharply, like thunder exploding!
His golden eyes burned with raging anger, staring fixedly at Metis’s eyes, and he sternly demanded: “Daughter of Oceanus! In your heart, am I such a despicable god?”
His voice was like rolling thunder, carrying suppressed anger and the majesty of the God King.
“A vile god who would do anything for victory, even sacrifice his beloved?!”
He suddenly tightened his grip, making Metis’s fragile wrist even more painful. “Hm?! Is that it?! Answer me!”
“Am I in your heart a god who would sacrifice his heart’s beloved for victory?”
“Tell me! Why do you have such an idea?!”
“Tell me! Why do you humiliate me like this?!”
“Tell me! Why don’t you believe in me like this?!”
“Tell me! Why do you so cruelly hurt the heart of a god who loves you so deeply?!”
“Tell me, Metis, why do you have such a stupid idea?!”
Zeus’s voice grew more agitated and angrier: “Do you think why Coeus and his wife would decisively choose to help the God King without negotiating with me at all?!”
“If you don’t know, then I’ll tell you!”
Zeus’s voice suddenly rose, his tone cold and terrifying: “Because they know that if they dare say such words in front of me, I will unhesitatingly destroy everything they have immediately!”
“I will mercilessly crush all their glory! I will completely annihilate them! I will cast them into the eternal darkness of the deepest Tartarus!”
“I will make them never see any light again! I will make them unable to feel even a shred of the world’s beauty in eternal years!”
Zeus’s golden eyes burning with rage stared fixedly at Metis’s bright eyes brimming with tears, his tone filled with extreme pain and questioning: “Metis! My love! Don’t you really know my intention?!”
“If you know, then why do you still hurt me like this?! Why humiliate me like this?!”
“Does humiliating a god who loves you so much bring you pleasure? Does it satisfy your proud divinity of wisdom?”
His voice carried a hoarse tremble, the pain incited by his lover’s “betrayal.”
“If so… fine! Then I’ll tell you, you succeeded!”
“You successfully humiliated me, you successfully hurt me!”
“Are you satisfied now?!”
