King of Underworld - Chapter 96



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The Trial of Ares and Poseidon – (3)

As I was watching the back of Poseidon leaving, Zeus came to me.

He sat down on the chair next to him and motioned for me to sit down, so I sat down next to him as well.

A translucent membrane made of Zeus’ divine power appears, blocking out sound.

“Poseidon must be having a hard time too.”

“Because of your children’s problems?”

“Yes, I think there’s something a little wrong with the way you give affection to your children… but it’s a little too much to interfere with, and I don’t think I’m that good at raising children either.”

Zeus’ words must refer to Tantalus, who had tried to deceive the gods some time ago.

If he had attained divinity, wouldn’t a truly mad god surpassing Dionysus have been born?

“…I think you’ve seen your children well. If it were Apollo, Athena, or Hephaestus…”

“Do you know what I was thinking when Poseidon called Ares a bastard earlier?”

“…?”

“It’s true that Ares’s temperament is violent, so I can’t refute that. I also wonder if I wasn’t setting a good example…”

A faint sound came from Zeus’ mouth. His eyes were unusually sunken.

The dark heart of the King of Gods, who always appeared confident and majestic.

I looked into his serious eyes for a moment.

Because of the barrier made of divine power, our conversation will never be heard by anyone outside.

Are you feeling a little burdened enough to open up to me and tell me your true feelings?

“I often traveled to this world to create human heroes because of the prophecy, but I felt sorry towards Hera, and in the case of Callisto, who became a constellation… and Io, who suffered after being transformed into a cow…”

Although Zeus may not have had no desire to pursue beautiful women, his actions are clearly beneficial to the gods in the grand scheme of things.

Because great heroes like Perseus, who received the blood of the supreme god, are occasionally born.

They also know that it takes a long time to woo a human female every day and have a child, so they use coercive methods.

Although this method can never be justified, Zeus himself must be making efforts to create the hero of prophecy.

“If you know, don’t do anything that Hera would hate. There are more than a few victims who have come to the underworld because of you.”

“Haha… I’ll think about it once I deal with all the Gigas and get my dominion recognized by Grandmother Gaia.”

A blond man stroking his beard with a bitter smile.

As our conversation continued, the gods around us made puzzled expressions and forcibly turned their heads away.

I looked at them one by one slowly.

Apollo, the proud son of Zeus who rules over many realms including the god of the sun. Ares, who is somewhat satisfied with the trial results but also has a sense of unease.

Hestia, who smiles when we meet eyes while talking to Hebe, the goddess of youth…

It is understandable that Zeus’ heart must be quite heavy as he has to govern all these gods.

The Titans are trapped in Tartarus, seeking revenge, Grandmother Gaia refuses to acknowledge us, and there is Gigas, the archenemy of the gods, yet the hero of prophecy has yet to be seen.

“Zeus, you just stay where you are.”

“hmm?”

“…You have done well enough so far. Now, just sit on the throne with a confident face in front of your children and descendants. That suits you.”

“Ha. Ha.. Hahahaha! Are you comforting Zeus, brother?”

He looks at me with a bright smile.

Now your face has changed a little bit to look more like a king. Why should the king of gods be so gloomy?

Actually, as I told Mente, I have many imperfect aspects…

“If something urgent comes up, contact the underworld at any time. But don’t take Thanatos away just because some human is annoying.”

“What are you talking about! I won’t be needing your busy hand in the afterlife. Well, let’s meet again next time.”

Flash- gurgle!

The King of the Gods rose up, clearing the veil of divine power surrounding him, and flew into the sky with his chest puffed out.

The last time I saw Zeus’ face, it seemed to have improved a lot compared to before.

* * *

After the trial, Poseidon, who was returning to the sea with many gods including his wife Amphitrite, suddenly stopped walking.

Several of the lower sea gods who had been following them looked at the master of the sea with puzzled eyes.

Poseidon slowly turns his head to the right and speaks toward the empty lot.

“Come out now, Gaia.”

Gaia? Isn’t that the name of the Protogenoi who are currently at war with the Olympian gods?

The surrounding gods were astonished at the words that came out of his mouth, but it was still too early to be surprised.

Because a captivating woman’s voice rang out in an empty lot where nothing existed.

Indeed, it is Poseidon. He is the god who controls the realm of Oceanus.

“…Since a while ago, I’ve been feeling the divine power of the earth that isn’t Demeter’s. Stop talking nonsense and why did you come to me?”

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Poseidon, who had summoned Triaina and was holding her in his hand, looked at the open space and became wary, but

There was no sense of tension in the beautifully resonant voice.

Of course I came to persuade you, didn’t I? I also heard about the quarrel that occurred between you and the son of Zeus.

Gaia is the Earth itself, a protogenoi who has priority over Demeter in dominion over the Earth.

What happens on Earth cannot escape Gaia’s eyes.

When Zeus’ son killed your son, I saw it too. Was it Ares? The sword of Zeus’ son passed right through your son’s neck. Then the cold corpse was scattered over me, and cold blood flowed out. Aren’t you angry?

“…Are you trying to sow discord between me and Zeus now?”

Poseidon’s expression becomes even more frowning.

As the mood of the god who rules over the sea gradually becomes more uncomfortable, the air begins to stir with the fishy smell of the sea breeze.

Still, Gaia spoke to him in a soft voice.

Epilepsy? How is this epilepsy? Your son died unjustly. And wasn’t the rule of the sky, the sea, and the underworld decided by lot among you three brothers?

“……”

I intend to overthrow Zeus and the other Olympian gods. If you will help me…

Amphitrite took hold of Poseidon’s hand with an anxious look on her face.

The surrounding lesser deities were now frozen, unable to even breathe.

If one of the three gods were to side with Gaia, would Olympus have any chance?

They waited in suffocating silence… for the Lord’s decision.

I wouldn’t be able to give you the throne of the gods. Of course, I would also give you the dominion over the heavens.

Poseidon closed his eyes.

Memories of the past, when we defeated the Titans and divided the world between them…

Hades didn’t seem to care, but he always wanted to have dominion over the sky.

Thus, he also rebelled and often had a check-and-balance relationship with Zeus.

Of course, the throne of the gods and the dominion of the heavens are coveted. But…

“Kha… Khahahahaha! You underestimated Poseidon too much.”

“…?”

“And now you’re telling me to join you for power!”

A solemn roar echoed from his throat.

A long time ago… a rebellion started by Poseidon along with Apollo and Hera.

Even if his rebellion was successful, he had no intention of imprisoning Zeus or confining him in Tartarus.

Because Zeus is his brother, and he also owes him the favor of being rescued from the womb of Cronus.

I intended to take away the divinity of the sky and banish it, but I had no intention of doing anything more than that.

But… what would happen to Zeus and his relatives if Gaia were to wipe out Olympus?

“Instead of the Titans, you plan to imprison all the Olympian gods in Tartarus! No matter how greedy you are for power, I would do the same thing as Cronus!”

…You’re rejecting my offer? I thought you had some sense of humor….

“Shut your mouth! Gaia!!!”

The tip of Poseidon’s prized trident, the Triaina, pointed towards the earth.

The trident, raised high with both hands, finally struck the ground, causing an earthquake and scorching the surrounding area.

When the power of the Lord, who had been filled with anger, was combined with the authority of Triaina, its power was truly unparalleled.

The area around him is completely dug up, exposing the inner workings of the earth.

The aftershocks of the earthquake grew larger and larger… and with a loud roar, everything in sight on the ground was turned upside down…

Countless lives were lost in vain in the sudden disaster.

“Ugh… Did you really think that Poseidon would fall for something like that?”

The other gods, including Amphitrite, just watched his back as he suppressed his anger.

A rage that seemed even greater than when he was angry at Ares over the death of his own son.

Hoooow-

“Uncle Poseidon…! What on earth is going on here… Did you fight someone?”

Hermes, noticing the change, flew down from the sky and landed behind him.

Sweat drips from the face of the messenger god, who is terrified by the flow of divine power that can easily destroy a city.

Poseidon answered in a heavy voice without looking back at the messenger god’s question.

“…Hermes. Return to Olympus immediately and inform her that Gaia has attempted to recruit me to her side.”

“What…! Grandfather…”

“Rhode. You explain to Hermes and come back.”

Rhodes, one of the daughters of Poseidon and Amphitrite, bows to Poseidon and approaches the messenger god.

And the lord of the sea passed by the bewildered Hermes and quietly stepped into the sea.

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