"So your idea of survival is to cower in that damn Eden and cling to life?" Ares sneered.
"That's right. In Eden, we'll become weaker than ever and lose most of our power, but at least we'll survive. Given the current situation, that is the most rational choice."
Isis's words won the approval of many of the gods present. Some had even begun studying possible sites for Eden. Since the Lord of R'lyeh could invade a person's mind through dreams, finding a place completely isolated from the outside world would not be easy.
Some of the gods supporting Isis even mocked the pro-war faction led by Ares. "The reason you refuse to support the Eden Plan is that you can't bear to give up your power, isn't it? In the end, you're only stronger than us because you have greater fame. But once we reach Eden, everything starts over. We'll all be back on the same starting line, and after that, it'll come down to our own abilities."
Ares was so angry he laughed. "Oreades, don't forget who saved you from the New Gods. Without people like us, trash like you would have been devoured alive by those hungry New Gods long ago."
Freya was also part of the pro-war faction, but she had not spoken much during the meeting. However, when the enraged Ares uttered those words, her heart sank. She knew Ares had made a fatal mistake.
Sure enough, once the God of War's words left his mouth, many of the previously wavering moderates began leaning toward the Eden Plan. After all, no one wanted to remain useless forever.
Life in Eden might be difficult at first, but as Isis had said, they would all be standing on the same starting line again. It was a rare opportunity,