Greece: I am Zeus!

Chapter 85: They won't just take care of me while they're at it, will they? (Bonus chapter, please read on!)

In His original plan, the Son of God would surely accept Him when He came to pledge allegiance.

This is a good opportunity to demonstrate magnanimity and benevolence, which will make the gods more convinced.

Besides, we've already asked someone to introduce us; we're all family!
Her mother, Clymene, was the sister of Metis, the goddess of wisdom, and the beloved daughter of Oceanus, the god of the ocean.

Given the status of the Goddess of Wisdom in the eyes of the Son of God, surely the Son of God wouldn't disregard even this small token of affection?
However, after arriving, His respected aunt Metis went to see the son of the god-king, but did not come out for quite a long time.

This is really wrong.

It's just a matter of a few words, why is it taking so long?

Am I walking into a dead end?
No way?
Is the son of the God-King really planning to get rid of himself as soon as possible?
Even if you don't accept my allegiance, this is still too much, isn't it?

Could the son of the God-King really make the worst decision?

The cautious Prometheus's brilliant mind raced, various possibilities swirling in his head. The more he thought about it, the more nervous he became, and his original confidence almost completely vanished.

When the beautiful and elegant Metis finally appeared before Him, although she was expressionless, Prometheus keenly sensed an irrepressible joy and bliss emanating from her, and His anxious heart finally calmed down.

However, He also felt a sense of loss.

If Zeus, the son of the king of the gods, was truly a vindictive and narrow-minded god who was hostile to him and even wanted to take action against him, it might not be such a bad thing.

If the son of the God-King really did that, then the outcome of this war might be very different.

But now it seems that the son of the God-King has made the most correct and advantageous decision, just as he predicted.

I just don't know if the son of the God-King has seen through my scheme.

Thinking of this, Prometheus felt somewhat uneasy.

If Zeus had already seen through his own thoughts, yet still chose to accept himself.

So, what sharp insight and terrifying cunning must this son of the God-King possess!

While accepting oneself is the most correct and advantageous decision, if one sees through one's own thoughts, then one's actions would be the greatest humiliation and scheme against Zeus.

It's not a pleasant feeling to be fooled and schemed against.

Especially since the other party is the son of the God-King, and there is a high probability that he will be the future God-King, a powerful deity who already has the full support of many great gods.

Despite possessing the power to act arbitrarily, He still manages to perfectly control His emotions and preferences. Such a deep-thinking and far-sighted god-king is undoubtedly an incredibly terrifying being.

If that's the case, then I must act more loyal and humble to make up for the little "calculations" in my heart.

We must do everything in our power to eliminate the resentment and estrangement in Zeus's heart; otherwise, his future days on Olympus will likely not be easy.

Now, Prometheus does feel a little regretful; he shouldn't have thought of plotting against Zeus!
When Prometheus stepped into the magnificent temple and his gaze fell upon Zeus, who sat high on his throne, radiating boundless majesty, his already somewhat apprehensive heart was instantly filled with even more awe.

This was the first time He had gazed upon this supreme god-king, destined to rule the universe, at such close range. High above, Zeus sat serenely on his divine throne, his face expressionless, like a magnificent statue sculpted from the purest marble, handsome yet exuding an inviolable majesty.

Beside Him stood the goddess Metis, graceful and upright, equally expressionless with deep eyes, radiating wisdom and majesty, like a silent sculpture guarding the will of the god-king.

Prometheus took a deep breath, bowed respectfully, and said in a steady voice, "Prometheus, son of Iapetus, son of the Queen of the Gods, illustrious Zeus, pays you the highest respect."

After a long silence lasting several breaths, a majestic and profound voice finally rang out from above the palace, carrying an undeniable penetrating power: "Son of Iapetus, god of prophecy and foresight, perhaps I should call you the god of cunning."

“Son of Iapetus, can your petty cunning deceive me, who stands beside me in wisdom?”

"I wonder if your Father God, who controls the weaving of death, also weaves death for His children?"

Prometheus's heart skipped a beat, and his spirits sank.

Zeus's reaction was completely contrary to all his original expectations!

His brilliant mind began to work rapidly, devising a solution in an instant.

He spoke slowly, his voice carrying a seemingly sincere yet perfectly respectful tone: "Honorable Zeus, I do not know why you would say such a thing, but I, Prometheus, have absolutely no intention of disrespecting you!"

"The goddess of wisdom, Metis, stands solemnly beside you. Who in the universe would dare to flaunt their petty cleverness before you?"

“No thought can escape the unparalleled wisdom of the goddess Metis, much less yours, the all-seeing and wise god-king.”

A soft laugh, like a gentle breeze, brushed past Prometheus's ear, yet Prometheus felt only immense pressure.

Then, Zeus's majestic voice rang out again: "I respect the honor of every god, and I will lead the gods to build a better world and distribute the honors they deserve fairly."

“However, my tolerance and mercy will never be granted to those gods who intend to fool or humiliate me.”

"Son of Iapetus, a god, should not fool or humiliate another god who respects Him, should he?"

Zeus's voice was very calm, but Prometheus felt a dryness in his throat. He tried his best to remain calm and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Forgiving Zeus, your magnanimity is deeply admired by every god."

“What you have said is the most sincere and irrefutable truth. Every deity should reciprocate the respect shown to them.”

"Please, wise one, see clearly that I, Prometheus, have absolutely no intention whatsoever of disrespecting you!" His posture became even more humble.

"Your benevolence is known to all the gods, your mercy is known to all the gods, your strength reaches to the heavens and the earth, your wisdom sees through the universe. I, Prometheus, only wish to be loyally devoted to you and serve you at your command."

Zeus smiled slowly and said, "Prometheus, as long as you are willing to follow the order I have established, then Olympus will open its doors to welcome whoever you are."

“I, Zeus, will never unjustly hold any god accountable for the wrong choice made by a god’s relative or friend.”

“Each deity is only responsible for the things they do.”

"Bear the consequences they deserve."

(End of this chapter)