Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

Themis remained silent, her face cold.

"Sometimes, when balance persists for too long, it means decay. Only when the old order is broken can a complete throne be assembled and established on the ruins."

"Perhaps enough blood has been shed, so that the whip won't reach more people's heads."

"One day, you will understand me."

Metis waved helplessly, pulled up his hood to conceal his presence, and gradually disappeared into the depths of the marsh. Before leaving, he winked and waved to Samael.

"If you want to come to Olympus, you can do so anytime."

The ancient snake politely declined to comment.

The goddess of wisdom gave him the feeling that her ability to cause trouble was somewhat like Shamhat's; the word "trouble" seemed to be written all over her.

However, Metis is more perceptive and reserved, and the secrets he hides are even more unfathomable.

"A complete throne"? Did the Greeks also want to create their own one and only god?

So, assisting Zeus was her choice?

Furthermore, what exactly is in the sky? Metis clearly kept this a secret.

The ancient serpent, adept at unraveling complexities from the smallest details, had a glint in its eyes, vaguely sensing that there seemed to be a crucial hidden thread within this war between the old and new gods.

However, due to the limited information available, the ancient serpent was unable to piece together a complete answer and had to temporarily set aside its thoughts.

At the same time, the goddess of justice touched the still-warm black queen with her fingertips, a silent sigh escaping her lips.

You guessed the beginning right, but miscalculated the ending.

The madness and cruelty in our blood are far more terrifying than you can imagine.

Several days later, deep within the Cilician marshes, in a dark cave called "Arima".

An uninvited guest, wearing a hood and with a wisp of bright silver hair peeking out from both sides as he walked, quietly arrived and gazed at the several crystalline eggs inside the cave, which were brimming with divine power and in the process of hatching.

In the darkness, a pair of purplish-red vertical pupils suddenly opened, followed by the rustling sound of scales rubbing against rocks.

A figure with pale yellow wings on its back and purplish-red scales emerged halfway out of the cave, its gaze coldly looking down.

"What are you here for?"

"Let's make a deal, a deal that will decide the future of gods and monsters..."

“You should have already received the revelation, Serpent Mother Ecdna…”

Their purple eyes met, and the visitor lowered his body, picked up a purplish-red egg with a shiny outer shell and faint signs of fetal movement inside, gently stroked it, and murmured meaningfully.

"It seems this is the child..."

Chapter Twenty: Zeus, you tricked me! (2/4)

Several days later, on Mount Olympus, Metis, the goddess of wisdom who had gone to persuade some ancient deities, returned.

The handsome and young Zeus, the king of the gods, tenderly helped his important strategist to the throne. The two sat down, each occupying half of the throne, their affection for each other almost palpable.

but

In the corner, Hera, arms crossed, looked at the goddess of wisdom who, illuminated by the throne, made everything around her pale in comparison, a longing reflected deep in her eyes.

Within the divine court, the assembled gods were already quite accustomed to this exclusive favor.

The reason is simple: the prosperity of Mount Olympus today is almost entirely due to Metis's grand strategy.

At first, they lacked weapons and divine power, and had few supporters, so they were at a disadvantage in the battle, but they eventually gained a foothold.

Zeus was instructed to visit the Earth Mother and was ordered to go to the Tartarus Abyss, where the laws of death were abundant.

Inside were three Cyclopes skilled in crafting divine weapons and magnificent architecture, and three Hundred-Armed Giants of immense strength and proficient in combat.

They were originally ancient Titans created by Gaia, the Earth Mother, and their power was terrifying.

However, Uranus, the father god who was extremely controlling and worried about his position being challenged, imprisoned him in the abyss of Tartarus on the grounds of "making a fuss," and put him under the guard of the dragon Campo.

Zeus, as the chosen one, did not disappoint. He led his two brothers to defeat the dragon and personally freed the Cyclops and the Hecatoncheires, allowing them to live on the surface of the earth.

So the three Cyclopes forged Zeus's Thunder Scepter, which controlled thunder, and his Shield of Goatskin, which could absorb and reflect damage, inside Mount Etna.

At the same time, they also forged the trident that Poseidon could use to control the seas, and created a helmet that made Hades invisible.

The other gods also obtained weapons that greatly enhanced their divine power. With the addition of the Hundred-Armed Giants, their overall strength gradually narrowed the gap with the older Titan gods.

But what displeased Poseidon and Hades was that Zeus was the one who personally liberated the three Cyclopes and the three Hecatoncheires.

After they joined forces to defeat the dragon Campa, Hades and Poseidon were left outside the prison gates, while Zeus, citing danger, went ahead to scout the way.

Therefore, these six grandfather-generation monsters all signed a contract with this new god-king and obeyed his commands.

In this way, Zeus had three bodyguards of the highest rank and also controlled the weapon makers who restrained the gods, making his leadership position even more unshakeable.

The two brothers were well aware that this strategy of strengthening the trunk and weakening the branches was definitely related to the goddess of wisdom.

Frustrated as they may be, if they want to keep winning and eventually overthrow the old order and establish a new one, they need to heed the wisdom in this case.

Later, although they received help from the Cyclops and the Hecatoncheires, they were able to stabilize their camp.

However, in terms of strength, the still immature Mount Olympus was still quite different from Mount Olympus, which had ruled the Greek world for thousands of years.

After all, the primal and powerful force of the twelve Titans, in their continuous creation and improvement of the Greek world, has become the foundation of the world's operation.

They are, in basic order, the following twelve Titan gods.

Oceanus, the god of ocean currents,

Coeus, the god of the heavens

Crios, the god of weather

Hyperion, the god of light

Iapetus, the god of souls and words,

Theia, the goddess of sight and light

Rhea, the goddess of abundance and time

Themis, the goddess of law and justice,

Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory, language, and writing.

Phoebus, the Moon Goddess

Tethys, the goddess of the sea

Cronus, the god of the heavens and time.

These ancient deities were nearly immortal and unprecedentedly powerful.

If these uncles and elders weren't wary of their brothers and sisters, who might stab each other in the back, even the Olympian gods, with their divine artifacts and assistance, wouldn't stand a chance if they fought to the death.

Both sides were hesitant to fight, so they held back, resulting in a protracted tug-of-war where the balance of power remained unchanged until a decisive shift occurred.

During this process, the goddess of wisdom did not stop. She secretly implemented various strategies to continuously divide and weaken the power of the twelve Titans.

First, Oceanus, the god of ocean currents, and Tethys, the goddess of the sea, created 6000 rivers and springs, allowing the water of life to surround the world.

But their most beloved child was their own daughter, Metis.

The queen of the gods took matters into her own hands and easily persuaded her parents to side with their son-in-law Zeus, bringing with them her five most outstanding brothers and sisters to help in the battle.

Secondly, Metis promised the land in the eastern part of the Greek world to the couple, the god of light and the goddess of ray, guaranteeing that their offspring, the gods of the sun, moon, and dawn, would not be entangled in war and could enjoy peace.

The two then withdrew from the fight, returned to the east of Greece, and settled down to raise their child.

Furthermore, Rhea, the previous queen of the gods who was imprisoned by Cronus for secretly releasing her children, would not participate in the conquest of Mount Olympus.

As a result, only 7 of the twelve Titans of Otyrus remained.

Subsequently, as their influence grew, more and more young people joined their ranks.

The pressure on Olympus lessened considerably, and the tide of battle began to turn slightly in their favor. The gods were overjoyed and increasingly admired the wisdom of the goddess of wisdom.

A few days ago, this wise goddess queen quietly left during a lull in the war to secretly lobby the remaining Titans.

However, judging from the results, things don't seem to be progressing as smoothly as before.

Zeus, who had a smooth and successful journey, showed his tenderness and consideration as a boyfriend after his wife returned.

The sweet words of love kept flowing from the king of the gods, almost to the point of flattery, which made the goddess of wisdom Metis beside him laugh heartily and feel very happy.

The celebratory feast then commenced, and a joyous and jubilant atmosphere filled the temple. Below, the new gods raised their cups in tribute to their king and queen.

As the joyous gathering came to a close in its climax, all the gods departed one after another, leaving only the original six siblings and two new faces who had just joined Olympus.

"Ahem, these are the two sons of Iapetus, the Titan of Soul and Speech, among the twelve Titans: Prometheus the Prophet and Epimetheus the Knower."

"The reason we've kept them here today is because these two said they have a way to further dismantle the Twelve Titans."

"Everyone thinks that you're working too hard every day, lobbying and keeping an eye on the war situation. Since things have hit a bottleneck, why not listen to their opinions?"

Zeus coughed lightly and spoke with a considerate expression.

The five siblings, who were engrossed in enjoying their food and drink in the courtyard, suddenly trembled and their faces turned ashen.

What do you mean by "everyone thinks"? You can decide for yourself what you think, why drag us into this?

Similarly, Prometheus, the prophet who immediately became the focus of attention, stiffened and felt his scalp tingle, mentally hurling a torrent of abuse at one of his cousins.

Chapter Twenty-One: Ordered to Pick Up Girls (3/4)

Fuck you, Zeus!

Yesterday you only asked about strategy, but you didn't say I should reveal it to your face. That's not fair!

Feeling the invisible pressure emanating from the side of the divine throne, Prometheus broke out in a cold sweat, muttering to himself while his eyes darted around.

However, before the prophet could come up with a solution, his somewhat slow-witted brother Epimetheus, who was still calmly eating and drinking his fill in full view of everyone, got up and boasted.

"Your Majesty, according to my brother's plan, dividing the remaining seven Titans is quite simple, and you will also benefit immensely in the process. It is absolutely a brilliant strategy!"

The foolish, hindsight-seeking saw nothing of the murderous gaze that emanated from Prometheus.

Standing atop the temple of gods, fueled by alcohol and with a flushed face, he began to explain his brother's strategy in a slightly reverent tone.

Whether it's the twelve Titans or the newly born six siblings, the even-numbered offspring of the gods are there to facilitate pairing and union, and to continue the pure bloodline.

But having the right number doesn't guarantee that those goddesses and gods will choose each other.

Among them, Themis, the goddess of justice, and Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory, are both single.

If at this time, Zeus, the young and handsome new king of the gods, were to seduce the two goddesses and bring them to his side.

This god-king not only wins the heart of a beautiful woman, but also gains powerful support, making his position unshakeable.

Therefore, with one side gaining and the other losing, the balance between Mount Olympus and Mount Olympus will be greatly disrupted.

In addition, the celestial god Coeus and the prophetic goddess Phoebe also had two very beloved daughters.

One is Leto, the goddess of nurturing, and the other is Astraea, the goddess of shooting stars.

If we follow the same approach of forming an alliance with the Oceanus family, we could also seduce one of the couple's two daughters.

Then, the gods of the heavens and the goddess of prophecy should also turn to support the son-in-law's ascension to the throne.

As a result, the original twelve Titans on Mount Otyrus would eventually be reduced to three.

By then, even though Cronus possessed the powers of a god-king, along with his two staunch supporters, they were no match for the overwhelming forces and could not withstand the backstabbing and siege of the gods.

The one who learned the truth later finished recounting the brilliant strategy in one breath, then sat back down in his original seat with satisfaction, enjoying the "respectful" and "amazed" gazes of the gods, feeling quite honored.

Apart from Hestia, the fire goddess who looked completely indifferent and apathetic, and Demeter, the kind-hearted fertility goddess, a slight sigh was revealed.

Hera, Poseidon, and Hades all wore insincere, forced smiles as they offered their compliments.

Using the same tactics as seduction to divide the Titans—let's not even discuss whether Zeus actually had that much charm.

Besides, you didn't even dare to speak up and say it was your own suggestion until you saw your brother Prometheus.

Have you considered the feelings of Metis, the Queen of the Goddesses? Sending lovers to her husband—do you really think this goddess of wisdom only knows how to use her brain?

This rare prophet will eventually be ruined by his foolish younger brother.

Why didn't we get such a great younger brother? The ambitious Hades and Poseidon looked at each other with bitter smiles, secretly grumbling.