Chapter 116: I Will Only Be The Greatest Father God!
He thought to himself: Before the territory was conquered, everyone was united as one.
But now that the territory is secured, it’s time to start dividing the cake, and unity will be hard to maintain.
The goddesses won’t start fighting, will they?!
The position of Goddess Queen, sharing honor with the God King—this is the biggest piece of cake!
One must know, the goddesses, or rather all gods, have never been willing to share their beloved.
The divinity of the gods is vast and boundless, their emotions even more abundant than those of mortals.
Especially the goddesses, who are all extremely jealous, and when contending for a male god, their methods are always ruthless and merciless.
Jealousy born of love is enough to drive a goddess mad.
When vying for a male god, with jealousy overwhelming them, the goddesses show no mercy at all when dealing with other goddesses.
Although, the goddesses secretly feel great satisfaction inside when they fight over one for themselves.
Occasionally stirring things up is quite nice too—it’s an interesting pastime in the eternally long years.
Hm. Just don’t go overboard.
Nyx, with her cold yet seductive allure, looked at Zeus, whom she had bewitched into a daze, feeling both joy and pride in her heart. Her sexy lips curved up slightly, adding even more charm.
She said with a smile: “Renowned Zeus, great God King, now that you are the Ruler of the Universe, do you still remember me?”
The tone of the Lady of Night carried obvious probing and coquetry.
Zeus hurriedly smiled and said: “Dear Lady of Night, how could I ever forget you?”
“Olympus forever welcomes your arrival. I forever welcome you. My divine palace will always be open to you.”
Nyx’s smiling face vanished instantly, her expression changing so quickly that it caught the gods off guard.
She glared at Zeus, her gaze full of dissatisfaction and a hint of petulant reproach, and said unequivocally: “Nyx! Call me Nyx! From now on, you can only address me directly by my name!”
The usually noble, elegant, transcendent, and independent Lady of Night now faced Zeus with the spoiled and arrogant posture of a little girl.
The contrast moe left Zeus even more dazed.
Seeing Zeus’s slightly troubled expression, she softened her tone, took the initiative to step forward, and wrapped her graceful and voluptuous mature figure around him in an embrace. With an unprecedentedly gentle posture, she softly said: “Dear Zeus, within the world, I won’t let you be put in a difficult position.”
“Sky’s Zeus, earth’s Zeus, may not be my Zeus.”
“But underground Zeus, dark Zeus, Zeus of the night—is my Zeus. You must come frequently to keep me company!”
Zeus pondered darkly: The meaning between the lines of this was immediately claiming a full third of him. Night was indeed too greedy—was this a rebound from being suppressed too long?
He quietly swallowed, then nodded with difficulty.
Seeing Zeus’s reaction, Nyx’s shy and tender face suddenly changed, instantly becoming coldly seductive.
She pressed him anxiously: “What?! You aren’t thinking of going back on your word, are you?!”
Zeus hurriedly held Nyx tightly and shook his head repeatedly: “My dear Nyx, of course not, how could I? You are so beautiful, with infinite charm—how could I bear to give you up?”
“Even if you wanted to stay away from me, I would never allow it. Dear Nyx, how could you doubt that I would bear to leave you? I love you so much—how could I endure the pain of parting from you?”
After taking in Zeus’s set of sweet talk, Nyx finally nodded in satisfaction, regaining her clear and seductive expression, her heart relaxing as well.
She hesitated in her heart for a moment but still imitated an ordinary minor god, with a bit of experimentation and curiosity, lifted her head and kissed Zeus’s cheek, giving him a sweetener.
Though she didn’t understand why so many gods, after gaining bodies, loved intimate contact so much, she figured Zeus probably liked it, so satisfying him was fine.
Moreover, being embraced by Zeus felt strange, but quite comfortable.
Aside from Zeus, she had never had divine body contact with any other god.
Zeus was startled by this sudden attack, looked around left and right, afraid of being seen by the gods. His instinctive vigilance prevented him from fully savoring that softness.
But he soon felt himself to be too foolish.
He was still too pure!
The same with Mnemosyne!
Do I need to fear the other gods knowing?
Does Nyx need to fear?
Would Mnemosyne fear?
They would be delighted for the entire universe to know!
Hera?
Hera has no right to meddle in this yet!
As for Metis…
Right, Metis.
The promiscuous God King thought of the gentle, loyal Metis who had eyes only for him. His last bit of conscience softened, and he didn’t want to hurt her heart today.
But after confirming no one was around, he immediately kissed Nyx’s cold, flawless pretty face.
He hadn’t savored it fully earlier—now he had to make up for it!
The touch of the goddess’s delicate cheek made his heart stir.
It had to be said, kissing the Lady of Night’s delicate face was truly comfortable!
Cool and smooth, delicately unmatched, with a hint of dangerously yet extremely enticing sweet fragrance—her unique aura made him unable to stop.
Nyx didn’t know how much Zeus had thought in that moment, assuming he really liked it, so she tilted her head up and kissed his cheek again, her initiative carrying intimacy and curiosity.
Her seductive dark red lips were unexpectedly soft and tender. Though slightly cool, the Lady of Night’s cold charm still stirred lustful Zeus’s desires, making him hard to control.
So, he couldn’t help but lower his head for another kiss.
Now Nyx was truly certain—Zeus really liked intimate contact.
Hm~ She rather liked it too, that strange feeling making her body feel a bit soft.
Nyx smiled slightly and said softly: “Alright, I know you like it. I’ll definitely satisfy you properly from now on.”
Zeus thought much deeper than Nyx. He swallowed his greedy saliva with difficulty and nodded emphatically.
Then he released Nyx, confirmed he showed no anomalies, and only then returned to the divine palace side by side with her.
Suddenly released, Nyx felt an inexplicable sense of loss and disappointment in her heart. Her joyful mood instantly dissipated a great deal, becoming somewhat silent again as she reverted to her noble and cold demeanor, quietly following Zeus back to the palace.
She had long thought herself accustomed to loneliness, but this sudden sense of loss and emptiness made her understand once more.
What gods fear most is always loneliness and the void.
Gaining and then losing is far harder to bear than never having gained at all.
The originally noisy and lively gods, seeing Zeus and the Lady of Night enter the hall side by side, instantly had all gazes cast upon them. The boisterous hall fell into silence.
The Lady of Night was already the last Great God to arrive. Now, all the remaining Great Gods of the entire universe and their children possessing laws had all gathered.
As for those minor gods, they had no qualification to participate in this feast.
Only after the God King ascends the throne would it be their turn to come pay homage to the new Ruler of the Universe, God of all gods!
All the gods knew full well that with the Great Gods all assembled, it was time to formally divide the authority of the universe.
The new cosmic order would begin to be formulated and implemented from now on—Zeus would decide the direction of the universe’s infinite future!
Zeus slowly walked to the highest point of the divine palace. His tall figure appeared even more majestic under the brilliant radiance of the divine palace.
He looked at the assembled gods before him, spread his arms, and called out loudly. His voice was like his sky-piercing thunder, resounding throughout Olympus!
“My dear comrades! Dear friends! This is our first time gathered together, to celebrate the supreme honor we have gained through our joint efforts!”
“We defeated the wrong order! We defeated the decadent order! We defeated brutality and cruelty! We defeated greed and dictatorship!”
“This honor—I, Zeus, will never exclusively enjoy!”
“Today, our first time gathered together, we shall share sweet honey wine and delicious ambrosia alike—this is the taste of victory!”
“In the future! We shall eternally share the beauty and prosperity of the universe together!”
“Now, let us raise our cups! Let us drink together! Let us cheer for this great victory!”
“After we drink this victorious fine wine, then we shall negotiate together and formulate a brand-new order of justice and beauty!”
As Zeus’s words fell, the hall instantly erupted in deafening cheers and shouts. The cheers resounded throughout Mount Olympus, shooting straight to the heavens, as if to shatter heaven and earth.
The passion and joy in the gods’ hearts were thoroughly ignited, plunging them into victorious revelry!
Cronus’s brutal era was gone forever!
While the gods were immersed in the victorious feast, lost in fine wine and song, the gentle and loving Rhea Mother Goddess, her beautiful merciful eyes carrying a hint of worry and expectation, quietly gave Zeus a look.
Zeus immediately understood tacitly, without need for words.
He promptly gave a look to Metis and Hera, handing them the duty of hosting the feast, then quietly left the divine palace with the Mother Goddess to find a secluded spot.
The two gods found a quiet and elegant place. Rhea Mother Goddess smiled softly, her smile carrying tenderness and relief, and said gently: “Zeus, you succeeded, my most glorious child. You saved your brothers and sisters, and defeated Cronus, saving the cosmic order. You are the universe’s most glorious hero, the most sacred god—I am proud of you!”
Zeus smiled and said: “Mother Goddess, achieving everything today is not the merit of me alone—it couldn’t be without everyone’s help, without the support of the gods.”
“My reaching today is even more inseparable from your meticulous guidance and shelter, Mother Goddess. Without you, there would be no me today—everything I have originates from you.”
Rhea Mother Goddess gently shook her head. Her humility and loving-kindness made her even more moving. She smiled faintly and said: “No, Zeus, it is you who gave us hope. Because of you, we could defeat Cronus. You are our hope and future—forever.”
Zeus smiled mildly, extended his arms with attachment and gratitude, and gently embraced Rhea: “This is my glory. I am willing to forever be everyone’s hope and future.”
Rhea nodded emphatically, her eyes full of determination: “You will—you definitely will!”
She paused, with a slight hesitation, and said softly: “Zeus, I heard your earlier conversation with the Mother Goddess.”
“Zeus, the Mother Goddess has no malice. Her intention is pure. She just has a bit of a hot temper—seems aggressive and speaks intensely, but the Mother Goddess absolutely has no bad intentions toward you. She just loves us children too much.”
She sighed deeply, her sigh full of understanding and mercy for Gaia: “The Mother Goddess has always been like this. Her temper is hot, she always struggles to coordinate our relationships, but she has deep love for every one of us children.”
“In the past, because of the Hecatoncheires and Cyclops, she quarreled with Cronus several times, even nearly coming to blows. She also quarreled with Cronus multiple times over us children, fighting for our rights.”
“But Cronus paid no heed at all, instead intensifying his actions. If not for the Mother Goddess reaching the end of her tolerance, she wouldn’t have thought of overthrowing Cronus.”
“But even wanting to overthrow Cronus, she absolutely did not intend to completely destroy them or cast them into Tartarus to endure endless torment—that is not a choice a mother would make.”
The benevolent Rhea Mother Goddess fully understood a mother’s feelings, her past experiences allowing her to empathize completely.
She too was a Great Mother Goddess.
She sighed deeply again and said softly: “Zeus, she just regained six children, only to lose four at the same time. For any mother, this is truly too cruel.”
“Zeus, you are about to become the God King, ruler of the universe. The Mother Goddess asks you—hopes you can understand the Mother Goddess’s mood.”
“Before the Mother Goddess escalates things further, please take care of the Mother Goddess as much as possible. Please understand a poor mother’s feelings, try not to escalate further. I will properly persuade her, and I will persuade the Mother Goddess together with Oceanus and the others.”
Hearing this, Zeus smiled warmly, gently grasped the Mother Goddess’s hands, and said warmly: “Mother Goddess, I understand it all. Please don’t worry—I will handle everything well.”
Zeus smiled slightly, looked at Rhea Mother Goddess, and said earnestly: “A mother who watches her child about to step into the abyss and doesn’t try to stop it, even watching coldly from the sidelines—how could she still qualify as a mother?”
“So I do not blame the Mother Goddess of All Things. Everything she did was out of motherly love. A mother standing up for her child—no god has reason to blame her.”
Zeus said with utmost seriousness: “A mother wanting to save her child is the most just thing in the universe!”
“Just like how I survived—because of your great love.”
Rhea smiled with emotion, full of relief and emotion, nodding repeatedly, her eyes shimmering with tearlight: “Zeus, thank you for your understanding. You are the most merciful god—your magnanimity is broader than the universe.”
Zeus made a funny face at the Mother Goddess, rarely showing childishness: “Mother Goddess, what thanks to me? Am I not your beloved child? What need is there for thanks between us?”
The loving Rhea Mother Goddess smiled radiantly, her smile making all of Olympus even more radiant and bright. She looked at Zeus dotingly: “Of course you are—forever!”
Zeus smiled, then continued: “Right now, I cannot fully satisfy the Mother Goddess of All Things’s demands—this is out of consideration for the bigger picture. But I can understand the Mother Goddess’s mood; a mother’s heart for her child is only natural.”
“In the future, I will handle this matter perfectly. I promise you.”
“This is just a small matter. I am not some narrow-minded god—I won’t take it to heart. Please rest assured, Mother Goddess. Even if there are some helpless measures, I will restrain myself and absolutely will not let the universe fall into turmoil again.”
Zeus paused, then continued: “Moreover, I am not some ungrateful, heartless god.”
He said earnestly: “I clearly remember that at my birth, the Mother Goddess of All Things spared no expense to carve out the laws of ‘abundance’ and ‘prosperity’ from herself, taking my place to be devoured by the old God King, allowing me to survive.”
“In my infancy, it was the Mother Goddess of All Things who raised Crete, turning it into my hiding place, and together with the Lady of Night Nyx concealed my existence, sparing me from Cronus’s persecution.”
“She also sent Adrasteia and Ida to care for me still in the cradle; their attentive care allowed me to grow up healthy and happy. And her creations—Melisseus and Amalthea nursed me to adulthood; I won’t forget the sweetness of honey and goat milk.”
“Even the flower crown I gave to Metis, that token condensed with my love, could only exist in the ocean under Mother Goddess Gaia’s blessing—that was the miracle she granted.”
“These kindnesses, I have always kept in mind—how could I turn against the Mother Goddess of All Things over such a small matter today?”
“Without your support, Mother Goddess, and Mother Goddess Gaia, and the Lady of Night Nyx’s strong assistance, forget today’s glorious victory—I would long ago have been devoured by the old God King, with no existence of me at all.”
Zeus tightly grasped Rhea Mother Goddess’s warm and smooth jade hands. His sincere promise came from his mouth: “Mother Goddess, please don’t worry over this small matter. I, Zeus, am absolutely not a narrow-minded god, much less an ungrateful one.”
“I will never choose to make things worse—I will only make them better.”
“For the entire universe as well, I only want an infinitely prosperous, infinitely beautiful universe. I do not like a deathly silent, all-dark and cruel universe—that is not what I pursue.”
“Mother Goddess, please believe me. I will not become a dictator like Uranus who does as he pleases, nor an emotionless tyrant like Cronus.”
“I will be the god among gods. I will become a god possessing love. I will be the merciful Father God of all things and spirits in the universe. My rule will be filled with mercy and justice.”
“Because I deeply love all sentient beings.”
Rhea Mother Goddess was deeply moved. Her bright and loving eyes filled with crystalline tearlight. She tightly embraced Zeus, the embrace containing endless affection and trust.
She cupped Zeus’s cheeks with both hands, trembling with excitement and relief as she said: “Zeus, my child, you will—you will definitely be the most tolerant, most merciful God King! You will surely bring happiness and tranquility to the entire universe!”
“Zeus, my child, I am forever proud of you, forever glorified by you!”
Zeus smiled easily and said softly: “Mother Goddess, let’s head back soon. The gods are probably getting anxious waiting.”
Rhea nodded repeatedly, the heaviness in her heart completely dispersed. She smiled and said: “They must be anxious. You are the center of the gods—without you for so long, they must all be terribly worried.”
The two gods returned hand in hand to the gods’ feast. After Zeus returned, the gods once again cast all their gazes on his majestic figure. The future God King’s return pushed the feast’s atmosphere to its absolute peak!
The new era officially begins!
