Chapter 131: Year Moon
Even those goddesses whose moods had sunk incomparably low due to Metis’s “official announcement” could not afford to dwell on grief at this moment.
At this time, who knows how many goddesses were secretly cursing in their hearts.
Metis aside, what is your status as Lady of Night? What is your age? You truly have no regard for face at all!
To openly seduce the God King like this! Truly shameless!
You and the God King are two generations apart! Do you know that!
What a **!
Zeus paid no attention to these undercurrents, He merely smiled and nodded, His gaze turning to Aether and Hemera who were obediently staying behind Hyperion, and said in a gentle tone: “Hemera, you are the incarnation of Daylight. From this day forth, you shall assist Helios in overseeing all things in the world, ensuring the order and vitality of Daylight.”
“Aether, I bestow upon you the supreme honor that fills the universe and the world. You shall be the indispensable ‘air’ for all spirits, the pure Aether that permeates the universe and is everywhere, bringing endless vitality and powerful power to all spirits. You are the indispensable foundation of life.”
Zeus then looked toward the gentle Selene, His eyes carrying a share of concern: “Within Night, there will also be active living beings. Night is not only dead silence, nor is it a cold abyss, much less merciless Devourment.”
“Gentle Selene, I hope you can, with your loving-kindness and clear radiance, together with Lady of Night, care for the living beings that struggle to survive in Night.”
“You are the merciful mother of all living beings that survive in Night, illuminating Dark Night with your bright clear radiance, treating and protecting all spirits with your endless loving-kindness, allowing them to find Shelter and Hope even in Night.”
“From this day forth, every transformation of your waxing and waning shall be the rhythm of all spirits’ life cycles. Tides rise and fall with you, all things sleep and wake with you. Each cycle of your waxing and waning, that complete lunar phase cycle, shall be the Scale of a ‘month’, becoming the foundational Law of timekeeping in the universe.”
Zeus’s clever division of honors left both Nyx and Selene, the two goddesses, extremely satisfied, with neither feeling they had lost out.
Night is Night, moon is moon after all.
Zeus is truly too good!
Not only was Nyx gazing at Zeus with lovesick eyes, now the Moon Goddess’s gaze toward Zeus was also off.
This Male God is too outstanding!
Helios had even fewer objections; Aether and Hemera were now merely stepchildren raised by a stepmother, did They dare to vie with Him for Authority? They were merely auxiliaries.
Aether and Hemera not only had no objections but were overjoyed beyond expectation.
They had never imagined they could receive such fair treatment, and moreover Authority so important and intimately tied to the operation of the universe!
From this day forth, They could be considered fully integrated into the workings of the world, becoming an indispensable part.
Their hearts were now filled with gratitude, their moods beyond measure, their feelings of thankfulness nearly overflowing.
And there was Eos, Hyperion’s young daughter, the younger sister of Helios and Selene, and the wife of Astraeus.
Zeus looked to her and said: “Radiant Eos, for you, I bestow an honor that you will surely like.”
“From this day forth, you shall be the dawn that divides Night and day, representing the first Radiance of the sun rising as Night recedes, awakening all living beings in the world.”
“Astraeus is the weaver of Stars, he brings the beautiful Starry Sky to Dark Night; you shall bring Radiance to living beings!”
Zeus raised an eyebrow with a smile: “This way, you can also call him home every dawn, so he doesn’t sneak off, isn’t that right?”
Eos pursed her lips in a stolen smile; she was very satisfied with this honor too!
Astraeus said with a bitter face: “Great God King, it seems from now on I truly won’t have even a little time to myself.”
In an instant, the Divine Palace was filled with laughter, the atmosphere becoming even more joyful and relaxed.
After the laughter, Helios and the others rose together, came to the center of the Divine Palace, knelt on one knee, and said solemnly, devoutly, and with utmost sincerity: “Great God King, generous God King, thank You for the supreme Honor bestowed. From this moment, Your Will is our will; we swear to obey unto death!”
Zeus smiled and nodded, and after the gods returned to their positions, Zeus’s profound gaze swept over the gods.
Then, His loud and powerful voice resounded throughout the Main Hall of Olympus, proclaiming a new Law to the entire Universe: “To commend the Primal Titans Giant Gods as the Foundation of the universe and their establishment and contributions to the universe, I, in the name of Ruler of the Universe and King of Gods, solemnly declare: From this day forth, every alternation of twelve ‘months’ shall form a complete cycle of a ‘year’!”
“Each Primal Titan shall represent one month; Their names shall be eternally linked to the flow of Time, becoming the cornerstone of the universe’s calendar!”
Zeus’s tone shifted, becoming serious and resolute: “However, the Old God King, Iapetus, Coeus, Phoebe—They remain obstinately deluded, stubbornly clinging to the wrong Order. Their Rule brings only Harm and oppression to all spirits of the universe; They should not enjoy this supreme Honor, nor have Their names inscribed into the universe’s calendar!”
“This precious Honor should be given to the gods more deserving of it—those who contributed to the Rebirth of the universe, making it more beautiful and Prosperous!”
Zeus’s majestic gaze turned to Mother of All Gaia, His gaze softening as He humbly bowed His head in salute, His tone filled with Respect and Reverence: “Respected Mother of All, You are the Foundation of the world, the origin of Life. For this Honor of the universe’s calendar, who else but You? You should be among them.”
Mother Goddess Gaia hesitated for a moment but finally nodded gently, indicating acceptance.
Zeus smiled and nodded, very satisfied in His heart; now Gaia had nearly accepted everything.
The Great Mother Goddess is just like this, always easily shaped into one’s own form.
He then looked to Nyx, saying warmly: “Respected Lady of Night, Your contributions to the universe are witnessed by all gods; Your Existence and efforts are an indispensable part of the universe.”
“Would you accept this gift from me, to have Your name inscribed into the eternal calendar?”
Lady of Night was now nearly dizzy from the successive Surprises; good things came one after another, filling her heart with unprecedented Satisfaction.
Who would have known?!
Since the world existed, when had Night ever enjoyed such treatment?!
How could she refuse such a tremendous Honor?
She was now immensely Joyful; Zeus was truly good to her, wholeheartedly accepting her integration into the world!
Zeus is the best!
Must reward Him well!
What? Modesty?
Can one be modest about this?
Anyway, everything has been entrusted to Zeus; accepting what her own Male God gives is only natural!
Lady of Night decisively rose, bowed deeply to Zeus, her tone extremely Gentle yet carrying an evident Charm of emotion, and she said softly: “Dear Zeus, my God King Majesty, thank You for Your generous gift, thank You for Your meticulous care. Everything You give me, I will accept in full and cherish forever, never failing Your Expectation.”
“Because everything is Your bestowal; all of Night is Yours.”
Zeus nodded with a smile, His gaze Gentle.
Nyx truly felt she had finally triumphed; she had never felt her mood as pleasant as today, with wonderful things coming one after another.
All of this proved Zeus’s deep love for her; she was already utterly immersed in Zeus’s love, unable to extricate herself.
Were it not for this most Solemn and grand main Divine Palace, she would certainly throw herself into Zeus’s arms without regard, offering fragrant kisses.
Zeus then fell into contemplation, His self-muttered whisper gently rising in the silent Divine Palace: “As for the remaining two vacant months, this”
Seeing Zeus seemingly lost in thought, Styx immediately stepped forward without hesitation, proclaiming in a voice filled with Power: “Great God King Majesty, such radiant Honor—even if You can humbly forget all You have done, how could the gods of the universe forget Your great Merit?!”
She said word by word with resounding force: “The glorious Honors of the gods, the Sacred Order of the universe, and even the beautiful Future of the world—all are achieved under Your wise leadership, transitioning from cruelty to Rebirth!”
“You are the King of Gods, the supreme Master of the universe! How can this supreme Honor representing the world’s cyclic operation lack You, the great initiator and founder?!”
“The old God King, regardless of how many Wrongdoings He committed, was ultimately once a God King.”
“Though He is no longer suited for this Honor, You, as Son of Cronus, the End of the old order and initiator of the New Order, should not precisely inherit this Honor and carry it forward even more brilliantly?”
“I strongly suggest that the remaining two months both be Yours! And can only be Yours!”
“You bridge the past and future, both Son of Cronus and, today and into eternal Future, the Ruler of the Universe!”
“Here, I, Styx, with the supreme Honor and Authority You bestowed, solemnly propose: In the twelve monthly cycles of a year, the first month and the last month should both be Your sacred Symbol, to manifest Your supreme status of initiation and End!”
Her passionate Declaration reached its peak, carrying infinite Reverence for Zeus: “Because everything in the universe—all Order, all Honor, all Light, all of it—is bestowed by You, Great God King Majesty!”
No sooner had Styx finished speaking than voices of agreement rose one after another inside the Hall, the deafening chorus of approval surging like a tsunami.
Oceanus was the first to stand and echo: “Styx speaks reason! It is God King Majesty who reforged the Sacred Order of the universe, saving all things and spirits from dead silence and cruelty! How could this Vast universe forget God King Majesty’s such great founding Merit?”
“God King Majesty is the supreme Ruler of the Universe, formulator of the Sacred Order, and eternal guardian of noble Justice!”
“He ended the tyranny and Chaos of the old Era, opening the Light and Prosperity of the New Era!”
“The initial Beginning, and also the ultimate Power that Ends the old Decay!”
“I, Oceanus, fully approve Styx’s proposal!”
The gods all voiced approval; even the extremely envious Sea King, who shall remain unnamed, dared voice no objection and obediently expressed agreement.
A faint indifferent smile appeared on Zeus’s majestic face, and He nodded gently, saying slowly: “Since it is so, then I shall have to accept this sincere Intention from the gods.”
He looked to Oceanus, nodded in salute, and said with apology: “Respected Ocean God, You are Leader of the Titans and moreover the source of all Water Flow in the world. Originally by seniority and Merit, the first month should rightfully be Your Glory, but You yielded it to me; the second month in these twelve should be Your Symbol.”
“However, with the great Mother of All Things here, I can only ask You to bear this Grievance.”
