I looked at Zeus, truly unable to understand where he got such confidence.
His rebirth definitely required Hera's cooperation. If Hera refused to cooperate, or even caused trouble, what could he do? A toothless tiger was still a tiger, but it could no longer bite anyone.
He seemed to notice my gaze and chuckled. "What if I told you my rebirth isn't actually that complicated? Or rather, what if they're completely useless, and the only people who truly matter are you and me? What bargaining chips do you think they still have to oppose me?"
I froze. I hadn't expected this.
He gently patted my shoulder. "I know what you're worried about, and I know what they want to do. I just want them to come out on their own and expose their ugly faces."
I narrowed my eyes. I hadn't expected Zeus to be so scheming. It turned out he had never truly trusted anyone. He only trusted himself.
Yet everyone had been used by him. Everyone had become a chess piece in his hand, perhaps including me.
I had also been part of his calculations. Not just me, but everyone around me and behind me as well.
No, he couldn't possibly have calculated against those old guys too. I didn't believe Guiguzi and Jiang Shang would fail to see through his intentions. I even doubted he could keep Old Shu and the others in the dark.
Still, someone like him was terrifying.
"Even now, I don't know what exactly you need for your rebirth, nor do I know your specific plan. At least tell me what I'm supposed to do, right?" I gave a bitter smile. I really hated this feeling of knowing nothing, as though everything was beyond my control.
"It's not as complicated as you think.