The knight in the big world of American TV series

Chapter 2325

Zeus embodies all of Georg's negative views of the gods.

Since Gel has gone against the Pantheon, it's impossible for him to completely ignore the organization and the information on its key figures... Contrary to common sense, it's actually not difficult to find out information about the Pantheon; in fact, it's quite simple!
There's no way around it; the Pantheon's information blockade is internal, not external!
In short, the Pantheon, as far as the worlds under its rule know, is forever glorious and its gods' deeds are forever great and honorable. The gods are depicted as increasingly imposing, powerful, and noble.

Not a single piece of dirt could be leaked, and there was very little information about the gods themselves; it was all abstract stuff.

But for the world outside the Pantheon, the information about the gods in the Pantheon is simply too abundant.

Because the gods in the Pantheon are all very high-profile. They like pomp, luxury, and grand occasions. Even going to the toilet is a ritual for them.

At the same time, the Pantheon itself does not prohibit communication with the outside world; it only prohibits communication between mortals under its rule and outsiders. The Pantheon headquarters, located in the 'Omnipotent City' Indigl, is one of the largest money pits in the entire universe, and many merchants come here to do business with the Pantheon. Although the Pantheon officials are extremely vicious towards the mortals under their rule, they are the most sought-after customers of all merchants.

Their spending habits are always to buy expensive things, not necessarily the right things!
This might sound a bit abstract... but if you think about the wealthy people in the Middle East, you can get a better idea.

Have you ever heard the saying, "Wearing a cloth over one's head, I'm the richest person in the world"? When it comes to the world's richest places, many people's first thought is the "tycoons" of the Middle East. In the Middle East, those rich people are truly rolling in money, possessing countless riches, living lives of unparalleled extravagance, indulging in the best of everything. But did you know? Behind their seemingly glamorous and wasteful lives lie many unsavory stories. Many people, caught up in this decadent lifestyle, have thrown morality to the winds, and the good side of their humanity has been almost completely eroded. In short, they appear glamorous on the surface, but what happens behind the scenes is truly unsettling.

A supercar police car, worth tens of millions, is bought and sold casually. In the Middle East, five out of every six people living in luxury villa areas are "working people" from all over the world, and the remaining one can casually spend hundreds of thousands of dollars.

When people think of the Middle East, images of extravagant spending and abundant wealth often come to mind. But who exactly are the real Middle Eastern tycoons? Recently, Netflix's new reality show has unveiled this mystery. The show brings together a group of young Middle Eastern billionaires, including socialites who have interacted with celebrities like Fan Bingbing and Huang Shengyi. This program undoubtedly breaks down the barriers between reality and fiction, allowing viewers to glimpse the real lives of Middle Eastern tycoons. Netflix's "Dazzling Dubai" reveals the phenomenon of wealth as a symbol of power in Dubai's social circles, and the extravagant spending habits of the socialites are astonishing.

In Dubai's social circles, wealth is undoubtedly a hard currency. To stand out here, extravagant spending is essential. Luxury cars are now outdated; private helicopters are the preferred mode of transportation. In Dubai's luxurious world, socialites dress as if attending a formal dinner, showcasing a refined lifestyle. Shopping is like a battle, making storage solutions paramount. It's commonplace for socialites to purchase a $280 million necklace without batting an eye. After a shopping spree, are you often troubled by where to put your spoils? Actually, cleverly utilizing space can easily solve this problem. One fashionista cleverly transformed a bedroom into a spacious walk-in closet, not only solving storage issues but also showcasing her unique fashion sense.

Of course, the wealthy spare no expense in investing in their image. Astoundingly, they can even sculpt muscles that weren't originally there. Like one male guest who, to avoid the hassle of a gym, successfully developed six-pack abs, truly embodying the freedom and possibilities that wealth brings. Socialites, through clever use of space in their rooms and wardrobes, showcase their sophisticated art of living and demonstrate a refined pursuit of a better life.

In the business battle segment of the show, the rivalry among Dubai's tycoons was like child's play, full of deceit and treachery, revealing the complex relationships in reality. The business battle plots in the show also seemed quite absurd. We often criticize domestic entertainment programs for portraying business battles as child's play, but what we didn't expect was that the business battles of Dubai's tycoons in this show were the truly "child's play" level performance. Someone actually chose to acquire the other party's company in order to gain the upper hand in a dispute. And the protagonist of this absurd drama was none other than the blind date that female guest LJ had met earlier. Afterwards, he felt deeply humiliated, believing that Zena's actions challenged his authority and made him lose face in front of his colleagues. In particular, his conversation with Zena was like a needle pointing at a wheat awn, deeply hurting his sensitive and vulnerable heart.

For a long time, the Middle East has been associated with endless deserts, harsh living conditions, and chaotic streets—the reality for refugees on the fringes of society. In stark contrast are the extravagantly wealthy, whose lifestyles are more than just "luxurious." Their wealth isn't just evident in their attire; it radiates from their very bones. Private jets and luxury cars are commonplace for these tycoons. Even their police cars are unusual Bentley Continentals, worth 250 million, which they consider merely standard and not particularly impressive. Sometimes, they even use lions as their mode of transportation. The lion's defiant gaze, combined with the tycoon's unique aura, draws everyone's attention. For these tycoons, however, it's just a means of transport. With money, nothing is impossible, and nothing is unattainable. Even in a small country like Qatar, the per capita income reaches $61800, not to mention other countries. This even propelled them into the top ten in per capita GDP, which explains their ability to host such a large-scale football tournament as the World Cup. Besides Qatar, Dubai boasts numerous wealthy Arabs who can afford to spend lavishly on rare animals and drive gold-plated luxury cars around the world.

The Eastern region, rich in oil and capable of generating rapid wealth, has created a wave of enviable super-rich. These individuals have used their money to build countless world-class skyscrapers, luxury cars, private islands, and even constructed lavish stadiums for the World Cup from scratch. The wealthy live in their own villas and pyramid-shaped hotels, flaunting their wealth with Aston Martins used as police cars, and earning millions of RMB annually as if it were nothing out of the ordinary. Meanwhile, locals, to ensure high wages and job security, often fill almost every position with migrant workers, except for management roles. This is the stark contrast between "living in paradise and working in hell."

Besides Indian and Bangladeshi workers, a large number of Eastern European women work in affluent areas, packaged as "socialites" or entertainment companions, dressed in top-tier luxury goods, and frequenting large villas and sports cars. They appear glamorous, but many are actually victims of human traffickers who lure them with false dreams. Their families receive a lump sum payment, supposedly for "selling themselves," but in reality, it's a deposit for ashes. Ordinary people seeing them may not feel any envy, often hearing, "They have it tough too, struggling to make a living abroad; what if something happens and they can't even go home?" Others say, "At least they dress well and earn more; it's better than being poor back home." In places like Poland, Ukraine, and Russia, where the economy was originally weak, war and turmoil have made women the most sought-after "commodity" globally.

Everyone knows the Middle East is wealthy, and it's not easy for foreign women to "work" there. Public opinion criticizes the wealthy for their low morals and inhumanity, and the matter seems to have passed. But upon closer examination, the surface calm masks a more complex undercurrent. Some say, "These foreign women went voluntarily; human traffickers were just intermediaries. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement; no one forced anyone." Other wealthy individuals counter, "They paid for the service willingly, so why are you criticizing us? Don't Western countries have 'freelancers' too?" Some even question, "Everyone's there for the money. Why play the victim? All that eloquence is just profit-driven." Netizens marvel at the power of money while simultaneously lamenting the scarcity of kindness and compassion. New arrivals keep coming, and the wealthy continue their buying spree—it's a cycle no one seems to care about.

The plot takes a sudden turn—the "luxury and happiness" of foreign women in the Middle East is nothing more than a golden cloak covering hell. Their luxurious attire is merely a tool for wage arrears, passport confiscation, and restrictions on personal freedom. Some work hard for years, only to be discarded or resold to other countries like expired goods once the wealthy have "gotten tired of them." Even more terrifying, some girls who are tricked into coming here lose even their freedom and health, becoming pawns in the black market human trafficking. Do you think marrying a rich man will solve everything? In many parts of the Middle East, influenced by certain religious laws, women already have a low social status. Local women are subject to legal restrictions, let alone these "foreigners." The fantasy of "free love" is nothing but a fairy tale created by human traffickers and brokers; reality is nothing but deprivation and exploitation. Those girls who think they can break free from the shackles of fate with beautiful clothes are ultimately manipulated for money.

Middle Eastern tycoons are nothing compared to this!
The Pantheon is the ultimate synthesis!
The Middle Eastern tycoons have to dig their wealth out of the ground, but the Pantheon? Mortals offer sacrifices willingly! Their sources of wealth are much more convenient! Therefore, they never take wealth seriously!

And they love to flaunt their wealth!

They love that feeling, so they're all incredibly high-profile!
They have an incredible amount of intelligence!
It's also very easy to collect them!
Then Gell discovered that Zeus embodied all of Gell's negative views of the gods.

Bullying the weak and fearing the strong, fawning on the powerful and trampling on the low. If you have ability, others will respect you; if you don't, others will belittle you. Others' attitudes towards you depend on your strength.

Humans are driven by profit and prioritize self-interest. They are creatures that "won't get up early without a reason," only doing things that bring them profit. And they generally despise anything that doesn't bring them profit.

Selfishness and self-interest, harming others for personal gain. Human nature is ultimately selfish. Everyone only thinks of themselves and their loved ones. They don't care about the lives of others.

Human nature is capable of any evil, resorting to any means necessary. To make money, merchants may produce counterfeit or substandard products; to obtain something, people may harm others. Essentially, this unleashes the evil in human nature, leading people to stop at nothing.

Hypocrisy and pretense, intrigue and scheming. Human relationships are like water, sometimes rising and sometimes falling; worldly affairs are like clouds, ever-changing.

People laugh at those who have nothing and resent those who have. If you have nothing and are heavily in debt, others will laugh at you; if you are rich and powerful and live happily, others will hate you and not want you to be happy.

The closer the relationship, the more likely there is to be comparison. People will compare themselves to each other as long as there's even a slight connection. For example, relatives often compare who has more money, whose house is nicer, and whose car is more expensive.
The more you compare yourself to others, the more envy, jealousy, and hatred will arise. As long as comparison exists, there will inevitably be winners and losers. Those who lose in comparisons will only feel envy, jealousy, and hatred towards the successful ones, wishing they would all come to an end.

They only see themselves as human beings, not others. As mentioned above, human nature is selfish and self-interested, which means that people will only see themselves as human beings, not others.

They only want to live well themselves, and don't want others to live well. Envy, jealousy, and hatred eventually lead to "not being able to bear seeing others do well." It's fine if they live well; but they can't accept that others are doing well, and this leads to resentment and curses.

Flattery without any principles. The saying goes, "If you don't believe it, just look at the wine at a banquet; every cup is first offered to the wealthy." People immediately fawn over those who are rich and powerful.

They'll kick you when you're down, and turn their backs on you incredibly quickly. There's a saying, "Even in the bustling city, nobody cares when you're poor." If you're poor, people are unlikely to treat you well. They'll almost always kick you when you're down, and their attitude towards you will change faster than turning the pages of a book.

They can only share the good times, not the bad. Whether it's a friendship or a marriage, sharing happiness is easy, but sharing hardship is difficult. It's possible that if you encounter trouble, the other person will run away overnight.

Marriage at this stage is a transaction involving money and procreation for both men and women. The man contributes money, a house, and a car, while the woman contributes her womb and reproductive value. There is absolutely no affection or love involved.

Desires swell, ambitions never cease. Humans are generally "ambitious beyond their capabilities." Even knowing that inflated desires are bad, they still succumb to them, their ambitions never ending. When virtue does not match one's position, disaster is inevitable.

Those with some strength become arrogant, underestimate their opponents, and become complacent. What those with considerable strength lack most is the wisdom of humility. It is precisely because of their lack of humility and excessive pride that they quickly decline.

When lacking ability, people become overly self-conscious and dejected. Those who lack ability are most deficient in self-confidence. It is precisely because of this lack of self-confidence and excessive self-doubt that they find it difficult to turn their fortunes around.

Being too attached makes it impossible to let go. It's easy for people to pick things up, but difficult to let go. This applies to relationships, careers, and fame and fortune. No one can accept going from a high-ranking official to an ordinary, unremarkable person.

Going with the flow and being led by the nose. Everyone has a degree of "herd mentality." Seeing others do something and doing the same thing without any independent thought makes one easily taken advantage of.

Caring too much about what others say can turn you into a walking corpse. In a society built on personal connections, everyone cares about what others say and what they think. The more you care, the more you become like others, rather than yourself.

It's fair to say that there's nothing about this guy that Ger could possibly like.

But the more this happened, the angrier Geer became!

For example, the god Lap, whom Gol once hated the most, now, looking back, Gol even feels a little regretful. Really... the more people you meet, the more you like dogs.

Now even Gerd wonders if he killed the wrong god Lap, because this guy seems much more normal than Zeus!