King of Underworld - Chapter 164



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The Story of the Golden Apple – (2)

Zeus smiled awkwardly and pushed the golden apple towards me, but I turned my head away as if I didn’t see it.

I found it annoying that he seemed to be trying to pass the buck to me.

“You seem to have a headache too.”

“Ahem. Let’s borrow the wisdom of another god. My daughter, the goddess of wisdom, is after the golden apples.”

So, you want my help as the god of fairness?

I guess I thought that if I made the decision, there would be less fighting between the three goddesses.

“Aren’t you just going to pass the burden on to me in the end?”

“No. I’m just saying that because there’s no one to make the decision. Look over there.”

Following Zeus’ gaze, we see the three goddesses still looking at the golden apples.

Looking at his eyes filled with possessiveness and pride, it seemed like he would never give up.

“That’s… actually. Don’t you trust me more than you do? It was the same with the trial between Ares and Poseidon last time. He’s the god of fairness after all…”

“If it were fair, it would be right to give it to the goddess Thetis, who is actually the main character of the wedding. Or, you could cut the apple into three pieces.”

“Hmm…”

No. Are you sure that’s true?

“I guess I’ll have to think about it more after the wedding is over.”

“Okay. I’ll try to find a good way too.”

Even though Zeus was not very good, he was surprisingly good at making decisions when the gods fought each other.

Last time, when there was a fight between Poseidon and Ares, and when all the male gods were rushing to take over Aphrodite, it was resolved neutrally.

For now, let’s leave it to Zeus.

* * *

But the decision to decide who would own the golden apples was a very long one.

Even though the gods’ concept of time is different from mortals’, it’s an excessive discussion.

Meanwhile, a son was born to Thetis and Peleus,

He also refused Thetis’ request to bathe her son in the River Styx to make him immortal…

“Why? Why not? Even the God of Power was a baby in the River Styx…”

“No. Hercules is an exception among exceptions. The son of the goddess Thetis is not the hero of prophecy.”

There were also stories of Apollo falling in love with a human princess from Troy.

No one knows if this love will end in tragedy, though.

“Lord Hades. This is a letter from Olympus.”

Then… a letter from Zeus arrived in the underworld saying that it was time to make a decision, and I went up to Olympus.

Several other gods, aware of the seriousness of the situation, also came to Zeus to offer their opinions.

“Zeus. How about just giving it to the goddess Hera? With the justification of giving it to the queen of the gods…”

“But wouldn’t the other goddesses strongly object?”

“I think it would be better if Hades-sama decides…”

“Me too. I hope the God of Fairness will judge.”

No. Why is everyone trying to put the blame on me?

Zeus, who had been thinking for a moment, opened his mouth. But that guy. Looking at his eyes, there was something unusual.

“Brother Hades. Gaia told me this a while ago.”

“Gaia?”

“The heroes are running wild on the earth, killing not only monsters but also beasts.”

“what?”

“Think of the heroes who captured and offered up the Gigas during the last Gigantomachia. They must have been offended by Gaia, seeing them roaming the earth with such power.”

The present Mother Earth has fully acknowledged us.

Although he did not attend the wedding of Thetis and Peleus, he was good enough to congratulate the wedding of his granddaughter Thetis.

It means that even if you don’t like it, you have completely given up on the idea of ​​kicking out Olympus.

But… she is the primordial goddess, Protogeno.

One who should never be ignored. One who even Zeus, the king of the gods, must keep an eye on.

Even though you acknowledge us, if you suddenly change your mind, something like Typhon might pop up again.

Zeus continued speaking.

“It is only natural for heroes to seek great deeds. But do you not know how appalled I was when you sacrificed Gigas on the Plains of Plesra last time?”

“So. What are you trying to say?”

“I intend to use these golden apples to wipe out the heroes.”

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“……”

“Of course I won’t send down a divine punishment like a great flood. I only intend to involve those who are steeped in greed and selfishness.”

Greed and selfishness. War, you think you’re going to start a war.

But war inevitably creates innocent victims.

“And… even if we don’t use this method, there are signs that a war will break out between humans anyway.”

“I know that too. Dike has been telling me about the heroes’ misdeeds lately.”

“Hermes said that the Greek nations were eyeing Troy, which Apollo had marked. War will probably break out before half a century has passed. How about bringing it forward a little?”

Wait a minute. I felt something strange.

Things just turn out so coincidentally.

Since the seeds of monsters on earth have dried up, human heroes wander in search of great feats.

The Earth Mother, who is dissatisfied with them for killing all kinds of creatures including beasts, and wants to wipe out the heroes.

Finally, at just the right time, you get the golden apple that will give you the justification you want.

I’ve felt this way several times.

For example… when we were fighting against those mighty Titans, when the conditions for our victory were finally in place.

“Could it be fate?”

Zeus nodded at my words.

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“To be exact, it is destined that war will break out in this world. It could be possible if we twist it a little bit… But even heroes are annoying, so do I really need to do that?”

This is an opportunity to gain the justification, the practicality, and even the trust of Mother Earth?

Zeus’ last words dug heavily into my heart.

* * *

The fate of the Titans who handed over the world’s hegemony to Olympus.

The fate of Typhon and Gigas being defeated by us.

The fate that led to the tragedies of King Oedipus and King Perseus.

A law that the lower gods are unaware of, and only the 12 gods of Olympus can even attempt to change.

In some ways, you could say it’s a higher concept of prophecy.

“Do we really have to start a war? So many mortals will be sacrificed because of it.”

“No matter how much you tell me, I can’t listen to you on this matter. It’s my decision as the king of the gods.”

That would be the case from the perspective of Zeus or another god.

Just by lightly lighting the spark of war that will break out someday…

A chance to gain Gaia’s trust and eliminate heroes who pose a threat to the gods.

“…Zeus. Out of respect for your authority, I will say no more.”

“Hmm. Thanks for that.”

“But I can’t just leave it like this. I’ll intervene in this world to some extent.”

But I can’t just give up on fate.

Surely there is a way to twist things a little, like how I alleviated the tragedy of King Perseus.

He stepped back slightly and leaned against a nearby pillar, indicating that he would not express any further opinions.

Hermes, who was looking at me with my arms crossed and my head turned away, quietly approached Zeus and spoke.

“That… father.”

“Hermes. Do you have any opinions?”

“Since even Uncle Hades has condoned it, if you are going to start a war, leave it to me.”

“Tell me more.”

Hermes cleared his throat for a moment and then opened his mouth.

“Father, don’t you know that I often wander around this world? But I see some very interesting people.”

“hmm.”

“If you want to start a great war using the Golden Apple, you should use someone of high status and someone who can create topics of conversation among humans.”

Are you planning to use any king of any country?

“How about we bring Paris, the prince of Troy, who is now praised as the most handsome man among men, and let him choose the goddess to whom he will give the golden apple?”

“The Prince of Troy…”

“Surely, everyone, including Hera, will make him an offer. Sister Athena will offer him victory in war or wisdom… Perhaps the goddess Aphrodite will offer him a beautiful woman…”

“No matter who that human chooses, there’s sure to be chaos?”

The other gods also nodded to Hermes’ words.

“I see. So there was such a method.”

“It depends on the person’s personality, but whichever of the three you choose, it will be sufficient justification.”

“If there is no sign of war, then in parallel with the oracle…”

That’s what I’m talking about. They catch a human and ask him to choose one of three goddesses.

And then you start a war? I don’t feel like it.

But, out of respect for Zeus’ authority, I cannot step back and interfere.

Well then… that human was the prince of Troy, right? Let’s take a moment to choose which goddess to give the golden apples to.

If you are a sane human, I will protect you even if you are glared at by the goddesses.

Since he is the prince of a country, it is unlikely that anyone would have strange thoughts.

“Hermes! Then go to the three goddesses and entrust the prince of Troy with judgment.”

“Okay, Father.”

“Wait a minute. I’ll go with you. Hermes.”

“Huh? Yep!”

Let me say this one last time.

* * *

The three goddesses, having heard Hermes’ opinion, readily agreed.

A look that left no doubt in his eyes that the most handsome man on earth, Paris, would naturally choose him.

“Then let’s go straight to that person.”

“Very well. As the Prince of Troy, I suppose you can make some wise choices among mortals.”

“Hmm… Even if he’s a prince, he’s still a man. Of course, he’d choose me, the most beautiful one.”

Before their war of nerves could continue any further, I intervened for a moment.

Athena and Hera are already established. The only one who can listen to me is Aphrodite.

“Aphrodite. Wait.”

“why?”

“Didn’t I divorce you from Hephaestus last time? Think about it one more time. Do you really have to fight like this?”

“I’m sorry. No matter what Hades says, this is something that has to do with my divinity, so I can’t just ignore it.”

“…Athena. Do you think the same? Hera. You too?”

“I still believe that I am the goddess most worthy of the golden apple, even if it is my father’s will.”

“Me too. I understand what Hades is worried about, but doesn’t it matter?”

Athena and Hera. I guess I can guess why Zeus did not decide who would own the apple himself but instead left it up to humans.

But even so, he does not back down…

“Ha. Okay. I understand.”

The gods cannot interfere with the punishments or rewards handed down by other gods.

But it can be undone before it comes down to it.

If a human prince named Paris makes a wise choice, wouldn’t the repercussions be lessened?

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