Myth: The Spiritual Dominator

What happened to Pandora was just an episode, and the Olympian gods knew nothing about this incident.

In contrast, on the Sea of ​​Pontonoris, above the Palace of Poseidon, the battle between the gods has intensified.

The dome of the temple was lifted and light shone into this ancient hall.

Huddled in a corner, as the only mortal in the field and the fuse of this war of gods, Andrea looked up at the gods in the sky.

At this moment, the war between gods has turned from testing into a fierce one, and some people have been injured and bleeding.

The surging power vibrated in the sky, and various artifacts shone brilliantly. Andrea even saw clearly that even Hera's white arms were left with bloodstains for the first time.

You know, just like Athena is known as the "bright-eyed girl" in the human world, the Queen of Heaven is also known as the "white-armed Hera". This is both a compliment to her appearance and a description of her authority.

Because in the hearts of wise men in the world, eyes are the windows of wisdom and soul, and arms symbolize the kindness of a mother nurturing her children.

Fertility and wisdom are things that mortals desire and cannot live without. But at this moment, their masters are competing in the sky.

"...Did I do this? "

Her eyes widened as she realized that a choice she had made had led to a conflict between the gods, but Andrea only looked confused.

Before she came here, she had heard a lot from Alvin, about the situation among the gods and the dangers facing Athens. He told her that if the golden apple could not be given a proper owner, the world would be doomed to be a river of blood, because this was the will of the king of gods and the unspeakable consensus of the gods.

But now, Andrea found that things didn't seem to be like this. Because even if she gave the golden apple to the sea god, the result didn't seem to change.

Or rather, she even began to doubt, if she gave the golden apple to the goddess... would this fight really still happen?

[This is an accident, Andrea... I have to say, this is something I didn't expect either.]

[According to my original intention, Keto should have left directly after getting the golden apple, instead of causing so much trouble.]

A familiar voice flashed through her mind, but this time, Andrea did not accept it so easily.

She was silent for a moment, then asked in her heart:

"I know this is not what you want... But Ivan, why do you think that war will break out among the gods? Can't the God King prevent the outbreak of war? Why can't he stop all this?"

'Besides, the gods created all spirits... Although I questioned this point in the previous debate, I also think what you said makes sense, but is there a possibility that they are not as bad as you say? After all, there are many absurd rumors about gods, but there are also many about nobles and kings, even more. I have heard my father mention them everywhere... But kings and nobles still rule this world, and will gods really start wars in the world and cause millions of people to bleed?'

[So you think that the problem lies with Keto, and that I made you choose her, is that right? ]

'No, I'm not blaming you, Alvin, but... the choice made by this sea god is not what you thought.'

Biting her lip lightly, Andrea took a breath.

In front of her, there is a barrier that seems thin but is indestructible.

That was left by Athena. Maybe others have forgotten it, but she still remembers this believer who brought everything in the beginning. It is also because of this barrier that she can watch this war of gods from the perspective of a spectator.

'There is something wrong with the sea god, and the God King left because of it. Maybe you didn't expect that... But it is precisely because the God King is gone that no one can stop the conflicts among the gods - my father told me about this. A country needs a strong king. Only in this way can it suppress discord and control all the forces it can control.'

[So you think that the previous approach might be wrong, and you should give the golden apple to Athena. Even if some gods are really dissatisfied, the King of Gods will definitely be able to suppress the conflict between the gods.]

"...I don't know if this is right or not, but at least the current result is not what I want."

Speaking softly, Andrea felt that her life in recent times was a bit absurd.

Because of an unexpected hijacking, he came into contact with an unexpected person, which then led to a war between gods, and even the war between gods might cause conflicts among humans.

For a moment, she felt that everything was a little unreal, and she began to doubt many things.

After all, she is still too young.

【I see】

The voice sounded in my heart, and then gradually became lower.

Listening to Andrea's question, Ryan couldn't help but sigh at this moment.

Although it seems that everything has not deviated too far from the right track at the moment, and the source of Ketuo's accident lies with the Lord of Hell, which can be avoided in the future, Ryan still reflected on himself at this moment.

Yes, what he knows does not mean that others also know it. Even if others know it, it does not mean that they can understand and act accordingly.

Even Keto would obey Asmodeus' orders at the critical moment and eventually change his plans. Now that war on earth is inevitable, if he turns a blind eye to the opinions of mortals like the Olympian gods and arranges everything in his own way, then in the upcoming war between humans and gods, let alone Athens, even Silvermoon City will really be as easy to control as he imagines?

Maybe, maybe not. If he was still his complete self, Ryan wouldn't need to consider these things.

In the face of absolute power, all problems are not problems. But since there is no absolute power, from the perspective of the embodiment of human nature, Ryan even feels that his understanding of human nature is quite shallow.

Just like Andrea was too young, he had never been at the top of the world before, and after becoming a god, he naturally wouldn't care about these things. Maybe in this regard, he still has a lot to learn... Thoughts flashed through his mind, so at this moment, the plan that was originally changed because of Keto's choice was directly erased in Ryan's mind.

He anticipated that if the disputes in the world were doomed to be undelayed, then perhaps he could take the initiative and gain the advantage; he also thought about clipping Zeus' wings and then delaying time, which seemed to be very necessary.

But now it seems that Ryan doesn't think it's that necessary.

For some reason, Cohen's image flashed through his mind. At this moment, following his spiritual intuition, Ryan gave up these plans.

What would happen if the war on earth failed? Perhaps the destruction of Athens and Silver Moon City, and the increase in Zeus's power after he conquered the gods. But what would this mean to him?

When his divine incarnation returns, this era will come to an end. And the life and death of the living beings in the world...

Let them decide for themselves.

As the embodiment of humanity, he just lived as an ordinary human being and did what he wanted to do, such as learning about the development of alchemy.

[In that case, Andrea, since you still have hope in the gods, then do as you wish... and see what Zeus and the gods will bring to Athens in the future.]

Speaking in a low voice, Ryan smiled easily from his seat far away in the Acropolis.

Well, I really worry about nothing. If it were me before we separated, I probably wouldn't care about the golden apple at all.

Even Andrea would probably still be disappointed. After all, when it comes to disappointing people, the gods never disappoint people.

……

bang——

During this moment of communication in her heart, Andrea, looking up at the battlefield in the sky, suddenly discovered that the war between gods had once again reached a turning point.

With a slight hum, as the weapons collided, after continuous impact with the artifact Spear of Walkertor, the bronze sword in Ares' hand finally showed some cracks.

A corner of the sword tip broke off and flew into the ocean, but Ares, who had already fallen into a rage under the blessing of power, was unaware of it. He held the dagger and still rushed towards his undefeated sister.

"No, what sister? I am the brother! What victory? I am the embodiment of war. It is difficult for you to be born in the Father's head. What does this have to do with me?!"

The body of the god became more and more powerful, and the war between the gods boosted the power of the God of War. And not long ago, the fight in the underworld only stimulated the power of [Material Destruction]. As the God of War, Ares also benefited from it.

At this moment, he felt as if he had never been stronger. After all, Zeus and Ares were both members of the Olympian pantheon, so when the King of Gods fought against the outside world as a living god, the laws of war would naturally become active and prosperous.

"Look, Athena, I am the God of War!"

With a roar, along with his own authority, a series of phantoms flashed behind Ares. They seemed to be the shadows of all the gods and humans in the world who were fighting at the moment. He even saw two blurry and huge phantoms, which were the giant snake and Zeus from before.

With boundless power bestowed on him, Ares was confident that with this sword, anyone who had not broken through the limits of the true god would definitely not be his opponent!

Ding----

Click...

The next moment, the spear and sword collided, and Athena's spear seemed to have retreated a little.

Staring directly at his opponent with bloodshot eyes, Ares wanted to see panic and disbelief in the other's eyes, but the result disappointed him. In Athena's eyes, all he saw was the usual calmness.

At this moment, a nameless fire surged into Ares' heart, and the will to fight was like a flame that ignited the hot blood in his chest. It was always like this, she always looked indifferent, as if she saw everything!

In that case, I will use my sword—

Click...

click -

Click——!

In the blink of an eye, the long sword suddenly broke into pieces. This sword, which was forged by the three Cyclops for a hundred years under the guidance of the God of Craftsmanship, could not match the real artifact after all.

Under the force of the collision between the two, pieces of bronze fragments scattered in the sky and the ocean. But at this moment, what really made Ares unable to understand was the unfathomable divine power on the opposite side, which was like the ocean.

In just a moment, the Spear of Voktor shattered his weapon, and then, in Ares's unbelievable eyes, it slipped out of Athena's hand and pierced straight through the God of War's chest.

"Ah-Athena!"

The spear then flew across the sky, swept across the sea, and nailed Ares' body to an unknown mountain on an island. With a roar, the goddess looked away.

This is not surprising, after all...

"Yes, Ares, you are war."

Athena spoke softly, turned around, and grasped the tip of Poseidon's trident.

"But I am the winner."

Because they were both members of the Olympian pantheon, Zeus's battle brought Ares strength. However, because he was fighting with Keto at this moment, the victory of Hell over the King of Gods was also a victory for Athena.

So, just like every time before, the war was defeated in the face of victory. The Goddess of Wisdom, who had originally stood at the limit of the true god, also temporarily sensed the vaster realm in terms of pure power under the feedback of authority.

Unfortunately……

Athena felt a little regretful that she did not show this power, because in her perception, a familiar and powerful existence had already arrived under the sky.

And the next moment, as expected, on the Sea of ​​Pontonoris, the pressure of the God King swept across the area.

"stop!"

With a low roar, it was hard to tell whether it was joy or anger, Zeus appeared in the sky. With a casual wave of his hand, the thunder arrow in Hera's palm fell into his hand.

In the hands of its true master, this artifact immediately showed its true power. In an instant, countless lightning bolts turned into walls, instantly separating all the gods fighting on the scene, and Zeus also randomly looked at the God of Wind.

"My friend Zephyrus, please tell me. What happened here? Why did the gods I trust the most fight with each other when I was away for a while? They have no dignity as gods should have."

With a stern look, Zeus asked the question even though he knew the answer. While asking the questions, he also secretly took note of every neutral god in the field.

How can you be neutral? Don’t you have any relatives or friends?

The trip to the abyss ended, but Zeus' desire for more powerful power became more urgent.