I Am Hades, Lord of the Underworld!

God-King! 

God-King!

For Hades and Poseidon, the position of God-King was something they didn't care much about. The two gods were genuinely uninterested in the so-called God-King position, or perhaps they simply didn't care.

Hades had embarked on his own path. Though the road ahead was difficult, he could continue to walk it step by step.

As for Poseidon? 

He remained an enigma.

And Zeus? 

Well... 

Zeus's situation was somewhat unique. He was an ambitious God-King, driven by endless greed and ambition. He desired to replace his father, Kronos, and ascend to the throne as the third-generation God-King.

In reality! 

According to the plan of the Mythical World, after the reigns of Uranus and Kronos, there would be an era where Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus would each govern the world as God-Kings.

After that, there would be an era where Abel would rule the world, with Athena as his advisor.

This was to be the last unified era. Afterward, the gods would retreat, ushering in the era of human rule, as was destined from the creation of the Mythical World.

However!

In the original story, Zeus stole everything from Hades and Poseidon, becoming the unified God-King once more. He even destroyed his son Abel and, through special means, turned his daughter Athena into his watchdog.

In this situation, things gradually changed. But now, with Hades's arrival, the original plan was back on track.

Yet!

Which of the two routes in the story is the true path? 

Who knows!

The story itself is uncertain. Even if the Mythical World could predetermine all fates and outcomes, the truth is that these things can change. It's just a matter of time to see what the final result will be.

Now!

If Zeus wants to claim the position of God-King, it's absolutely impossible.

Or rather!

Zeus could become the Heavenly Emperor God-King, but he could never be the true God-King. Hades and Poseidon would never agree, and neither would the god who holds the authority of the Earth.

It's a joke! Why would Zeus deserve that position?

"..."

Zeus observed the calm demeanor of Hades and Poseidon. After a brief silence, he said quietly, "In that case, let's leave the God-King Crown and the position of God-King until everything has completely settled down."

"No problem."

"Agreed."

Hades and Poseidon didn't care.

God-King! 

Hades and Poseidon were indifferent, or even completely unconcerned, but still! Even if they didn't care, why should it be given to Zeus? What a joke! 

Letting Zeus rise above them? There's no way! This was absolutely out of the question, and that was the core issue at the heart of the current situation.

Unless this situation changes, nothing else will. That's the crux of it, the unchangeable core.

You want it? Fine! Show your strength. If, in the end, we are forced to step aside, then the position of God-King will be yours.

Even though!

Hades and Poseidon weren't interested, if the title of God-King fell into their hands, they wouldn't mind either. At worst, they'd just abandon it later. 

What's the big deal? It's almost laughable. The two God-Kings didn't care at all, but for Zeus, it was maddening.

He could clearly see that they weren't interested in the position of God-King, but still! They would never give it to him. This left Zeus frustrated and helpless.

There was nothing he could do!

"..."

The atmosphere on Mount Othrys returned to silence as the three God-Kings closed their eyes and rested. This matter, as stated from the beginning, remained the same.

The God-King Crown remained where it was! 

The God-King throne remained where it was! 

Got what it takes? 

Then show your strength. If you don't, you'd better keep quiet. No matter the method or approach, this was the only outcome.

As for Hades? 

He couldn't care less. He had many other matters to attend to. Who had time to play games with Zeus?

The Titan God War had ended! 

To be honest! 

Time was no longer the most pressing issue. For Hades, with endless time at his disposal, many of his ideas could now be put into action, and many of his goals could start being addressed.

Because of this, 

This was what mattered most to Hades—the core of everything. As for the rest? It was all of little importance.

Hades's heart was truly at peace.

Time!

Passed bit by bit. The chaos in the terrestrial world continued, but as time went on, once the Mythical World and the Earth Goddess recovered, the Underworld, Ocean, and Heaven knew it was time to withdraw. Continuing would not be wise.

And for Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus,

Their bodies still needed time to fully recover.

...

Underworld!

Hypnos shook his head and sighed, "The majesty of that god was truly terrifying. If not for the help of our father and mother, the two of us would have ended up like the other gods."

"Indeed!"

Thanatos nodded seriously. The chaos in the terrestrial world had reached its peak, and when that terrifying presence descended, countless gods were instantly obliterated.

At that moment, Hypnos and Thanatos were almost simultaneously taken away by their father and mother, safely returning to the Underworld.

"However," Hypnos said, without much fear, but rather calmly, "Everything that needed to be done has been done. Now, we just wait for Lord Hades to return."

"Exactly!"

Thanatos nodded as well. Everything was ready; all that remained was to wait.

And! 

Two hundred thousand years passed in the blink of an eye.

The three God-Kings finally recovered to their peak!

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