Greece: I am Zeus!

Chapter 35 Gods of the Stars
Zeus rose from his seat, stepped forward, and firmly grasped Pontus's hands. His hands were so firm, conveying sincerity and strength, as he continued with utmost earnestness:
"The world is vast, the universe is vast, and every god can have his own share of honor. We share this honor together, and there will be no more oppression or deprivation!"

Pontus was deeply moved. In the endless years, apart from His own children, no God had ever respected Him so much, nor had any God given Him such a clear promise.

"Your esteemed son of the Queen of Gods, I assure you that the sea will always be your loyal friend. Even if the sea cannot help its friend, it will never harm its friend."

"This is the sea, nurtured by the sacred mother of all things, a promise made to you before the holy and noble Queen God."

Zeus nodded emphatically and said in gratitude, "Your Majesty Pontus, thank you for your support. I will never forget your friendship, and it will be one of the cornerstones of the new order."

"I am about to visit His Majesty Crios, son of Uranus. Your daughter, the great goddess Eurybia, is His Majesty Crios's wife. Would you mind sending her a letter?"

"Your referral is of utmost importance."

Pontus nodded emphatically and said without hesitation, “Of course. Please allow my son Taumas to accompany you to the other side of the world to see His sister! He will be your guide and messenger!”

Zeus smiled with satisfaction. Pontus had made the right choice, a wise decision.

The four gods left the sea and headed beyond the world to the endless starry sky.

Upon reaching the starry sky, they randomly chose a star to settle on. Taumas asked Zeus and the others to wait while he went ahead to find Eurybia.

Zeus knew that Pontus must have told his son many things to tell Eurybia first, so he naturally did not stop him and quietly waited for the arrival of Crios and Eurybia.

In this starry sky, if Creos wanted to find someone, he could find them easily, because he himself is the embodiment of the cosmic framework, and all things are under his perception.

However, to Zeus's surprise, not only did Crios and his wife come to greet them, but Hyperion and Theia also came, followed by their many children, making a grand and impressive procession.

Zeus was startled for a moment, but then overjoyed, for this attitude was the best possible sign.

With one less trip, everything can be finalized today!

Cleos and Eurybia were accompanied by their three sons, Astraeus, Pallas, and Perses.

They were the best of the second-generation Titans, powerful cosmic giants.

They should each govern different areas of the starry sky, but now they can only be gods with their tails between their legs under the order of Cronus, hiding in the arms of their parents, unable to realize their ambitions.

Following Hyperion and Theia were their children, the radiant god of the stars—Helios the sun and Semene the moon goddess.

She also had a daughter, Eos, the goddess of dawn, who was always by her husband Astraeus's side.

Pallas was accompanied by Styx, the ocean goddess and Metis's sister.

Styx was the eldest daughter of Oceanus, the ocean god. She was an extremely powerful second-generation Titan, possessing the power to easily shake the stars.

The union of Styx and Pallas was an important alliance between the Oceanic and Cosmic pantheons.

Cronus's failure was entirely deserved; he was both mean and greedy.

His former staunch allies have now been pushed to the opposite side by his own hands.

He solidified absolute honor, and later used this as a pretext to begin consolidating power.

He himself was eroding and expanding the power of the gods, yet at the same time He did not even allow the sun and moon to roam the earth. This excessive control and suppression had long aroused public anger.

There are no fools among the gods. Even if they didn't understand at first, they couldn't possibly not understand later.

But if they were to openly declare their intention to rebel, they would not dare to.

The most courageous one is already the God King.

However, now that Zeus has stepped forward to resist, they certainly wouldn't mind lending a hand.

Since they weren't on the front lines anyway, they were happy to see Cronus suffer.

Unity is an invincible force, but the prerequisite is how to unite a loosely organized but absolutely powerful group. Only those who can do this are truly deserving of the title of leader.

In the process of overthrowing the old order, having the courage to resist is the first step, which requires the boldness to break with convention.

The next step is how to unite the majority, which requires superb political skills and an understanding of people's hearts.

And most importantly, timing is crucial. Heroes are made by the times, and success is only possible when most people are dissatisfied.

Now is not the best time, but it is still a time when success is possible.

Zeus didn't start from scratch; he had powerful support and strength, making this the best time for him.

If this drags on any longer, and everyone becomes completely dissatisfied, then it won't be as effective for Him, the son of the God-King, to take the lead again.

Moreover, if someone takes the lead, it will be hard to say who will win then; one must seize the initiative.

The essence of the matter remains internal strife, a power struggle among family members. It is a "coup" taking place within the Divine Court, rather than a genuine restart.

Zeus's greatest support came from his courage to fire the first shot, his immense strength, and the presence of Rhea, the queen of the gods.

If Oceanus and Crios were to rise up and lead a rebellion, then anything could happen.

Zeus is now the spearhead, the one who takes the lead, but once this spear reaches the finish line, the gods following behind will have no choice but to obey.

Rebellion would mean the death of the whole family, so generally no one dared to really risk it.

Based on the principle that the greater the risk, the greater the reward, those who dare to take a gamble should ultimately reap the greatest rewards.

The process of rebellion is itself a process of growth. It involves being tempered by challenges, refined through battles, and distributing the spoils of war until one finally grasps absolute power.

If a pawn crosses the river, is it still a pawn?
Courage is the most glorious thing in the world; whoever has courage will eventually have glory.

It all began with courage.

Having courage doesn't guarantee having everything.

But if you lose courage, you will lose everything.

The great gods came to greet him, and Zeus also hurried forward to show his respect.

He embraced each Titan, expressing his deepest respect in words.

At this critical juncture in winning over allies, attitude is of paramount importance.

The first is the cosmic framework, the majestic cosmic pillar, Crios.

"Great son of Uranus, founder of the universe, pillar of the universe, father of the stars, esteemed Titan Clios, I offer you my highest respect."

The second is the Lord of Glory, the Father of the Heavens, Hyperion.

"Oh, Your Majesty Hyperion, the Lord of Radiance above, the Source of Light, the Eternal Watcher of the Universe, the Father of the Sun and Moon, it is an honor to see you, so noble. The starry sky shines because of you."

The third is Theia, the goddess of divine radiance.

"Holy and beautiful goddess, radiant mother, dazzling goddess Thea, you are more beautiful and radiant than legend has it, your radiance illuminates the entire universe."

Finally, there is Eurybia.

Zeus laughed and said, "Greetings, Rhea, the daughter of the sea, mother of the stars and the winds, the magnificent and boundless Titan goddess. Your radiance and power are astonishing to the gods."

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