Titan King Cronus.
This former invincible Titan King, once defeated by Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus, reappeared in a phantom-like form.
At this moment!
He simply floated in the air, gazing at his mother, Gaia. His voice was calm, devoid of his past majesty. "Mother, it's been a long time."
"…"
Gaia looked at Cronus, and though there was much she wanted to say, she remained silent.
Everything Gaia had done was to progress further, yet! She had always deeply cherished this youngest child of hers. In Gaia's heart, her youngest son was also her most exceptional child.
This fact! Was beyond question.
It could be said that Cronus was Gaia's trade-off, a fitting description without any exaggeration.
However…
In this moment, Gaia looked at Cronus and fell into silence. She didn't even know what to say.
"Sigh!"
In the end.
Gaia quietly sighed, unsure of what to say, as if she could only express her helplessness.
Cronus, on the other hand, calmly spoke, "Mother, you seek the authority and essence of a King of Gods, don't you?"
"I…"
Gaia hesitated, lost for words. For the first time, she seemed unsure of how to respond.
Cronus, remaining composed, said, "Mother, I know exactly what you intend to do. The authority and essence of a King of Gods is meaningless to me."
"However!"
"Mother, do you really think you can win?"
Cronus wasn't particularly concerned about Gaia taking his King of Gods' essence and authority. To him, these things held little value. Like Hades, Cronus had long since walked his own path.
To Cronus, his defeat was simply a historical inevitability. He hadn't fully broken free from the limitations of the World of Mythology. As long as power and authority were still his primary pursuit, failure was inevitable.
Thus!
Cronus faced his defeat, but this didn't mean it was the end for him.
Quite the opposite!
Cronus found a change within himself. Failure was not something he feared. Having succeeded his entire life, his first true failure brought him clarity.
At that moment!
Gaia looked at Cronus without saying much. She didn't want her youngest and most beloved child to dwell on these things. For gods, emotions become meaningless when they interfere with the pursuit of the path to surpass everything and become an Absolute God.
Gaia took Cronus' authority and essence as King of Gods and left.
As Gaia departed, Cronus' phantom slowly dissipated. His voice, soft and calm, echoed, "Mother, in my eyes, your efforts will ultimately fail! No, from where I stand, they are bound to fail. You won't be able to defeat Hades. He is my eldest son, and I know him well. That's why I'm certain: my eldest son is even more exceptional than I am."
"He's like a flawless version of myself."
With that, Cronus' phantom vanished without a trace.
But!
Did Gaia hear these words?
Honestly!
It no longer mattered. At this point, stopping was impossible! Since everything had progressed this far, was there any need for more words?
Clearly!
Words were no longer necessary. Cronus had disappeared, and Gaia left in peace, as everything was about to begin once again.
…
In the far north!
There.
Athena appeared openly, without any attempt to hide her presence.
At this moment!
All the gods couldn't help but focus their gaze on her. What exactly was the new Earth Sovereign planning? What did she intend to do?
At this moment!
The gods watched Athena with curiosity.
As for this new Earth Goddess, the gods only knew that she was the second child of Metis and Zeus. Of course, the gods didn't think much of it.
The position of King of Gods in the World of Mythology had never really changed.
Uranus, Cronus, Hades, Poseidon, Zeus, Abel, and now Athena.
These seven Kings of Gods all belonged to the same family. In other words! The position of King of Gods was theirs, with no room for outsiders.
However!
Now Athena had arrived alone in the far north.
Though!
There was a great war between races raging on the surface world, such conflicts rarely occurred in the far north. Or rather! They had never occurred in the far north.
Why?
The reason was simple! The far north had only one ruler, and that was the Underworld King. This place was considered Hades' private domain.
The Spartan Kingdom wielded unparalleled power here.
No matter who approached, they would be crushed by the Spartans.
There was no comparison!
But what brought Athena here today?
Before Athena could approach Sparta, two figures appeared.
"Greetings, Your Divine Highness!"
Hypnos and Thanatos, the twin gods of the Underworld, emerged. They bowed respectfully, their words filled with reverence, showing impeccable etiquette.
Even though!
At this moment, Athena's divine power was only at the level of a Major God, and she had not yet fully matured. Still! Despite this, the respect due was given.
That was respect owed to a King of Gods.
As servants of their sovereign, the twin gods knew that their actions reflected directly on their king. If they ever acted disrespectfully, they wouldn't forgive themselves!
Athena gazed at the twin gods for a moment before speaking calmly, "I come as the Earth Sovereign to visit the King of the Underworld!"
Athena's words, spoken with a serene tone, sent shockwaves through the gods. Good heavens! The new Earth Sovereign was this bold? She entered the Underworld alone?
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