Debate / A New Threat Has Appeared

However, Fujimaru Ritsuka had previously met and even cooperated with Skadi, the Lostbelt King of the previous two Lostbelt, and the First Emperor, and understood the necessity of communication, so she quickly suppressed all her thoughts.

At least, she could confirm that Gwen's kindness towards her and them was genuine.

"Can."

Zeus readily agreed, a faint smile appearing on his majestic, chiseled face, but a smile concealed deep wariness and vigilance.

If it were anyone else, Zeus would simply slap them—

Who do you think you are, to talk to me about the future of Lostbelt?

But if it's Gwen, a powerful figure who isn't even confident in his current state, then naturally it needs careful consideration.

Although Zeus became arrogant and self-important after defeating the White Giant God, Zeus still held sufficient respect for power.

"Before that—"

Seeing Zeus's cooperation, Gwen smiled and nodded, but did not leave immediately. Instead, he waved to the distance.

Suddenly, two slender figures burst out from the corner of a building, sweeping across the street like two gusts of wind, and arrived at Gwen's side in the blink of an eye.

Suddenly dragged before Zeus, the great god worshipped by all of Olympus, by the villains of Chaldea broadcasting on the radio, the two "young men and women" did not show much panic on their faces. Instead, they showed more vigilance, hostility, and even... hatred.

"Since we're going to talk, you wouldn't mind if I brought a few more people, would you?"

"You've been sitting on the throne for too long, Zeus. Perhaps you've strayed from your original path and need someone to correct you."

Although his tone was one of negotiation, Gwen's words left little room for discussion and even carried a hint of accusation against Zeus.

As he spoke, Gwen shifted his gaze from Zeus to the two people he had pulled over.

These are a brother and sister who appear to be teenagers, and their clothing indicates that they are native to Olympus.

The older sister's eyes revealed a gentleness, while the younger brother appeared somewhat rebellious.

However, at this moment, both siblings wore wary expressions, their eyes fixed on Zeus, though the sister still glanced at Gwen out of the corner of her eye—

Compared to her younger brother, Adele always considered things more deeply.

Gwen's words just now sparked some unbelievable speculations in the intelligent young girl's mind.

In contrast, his younger brother Macarios didn't think so much, and at the same time, he warily watched everyone present—including the Chaldea, who were supposed to be their fellow travelers.

They were members of an organization that rebelled against the gods, and if Gwen hadn't suddenly intervened, they probably would have already tried to rescue them.

But Gwen pulled them out in public, and his words just now essentially rendered all their past efforts to hide their identities futile.

The two Chaldea who were with Gwen were also affected—

Their resistance organization had endured numerous sweeps over the long years, during which their parents died in front of them when they were young, and they had witnessed their comrades die tragically before their eyes on more than one occasion.

Such experiences make them hesitant to trust strangers, even those from Chaldea who are said to share the same goals.

Now, Chaldea has become a suspect in their eyes as well.

"Hmm... you have a good attitude..."

Seeing that the siblings he had suddenly pulled out were still relatively calm, Gwen nodded.

"Don't be nervous, I'm not here to wipe you out."

The reason I've invited you here is simply to give you the opportunity to have a heart-to-heart talk with your revered god Zeus.

Chapter 595 Debate

Upon hearing Gwen's words, the stubborn young Macarios's expression remained largely unchanged, still as cold and aloof as ice, but the seemingly calmer girl's eyes revealed a thoughtful look.

Her gaze shifted between Gwen and Zeus, as if weighing something. Finally, her eyes settled on Aphrodite, who was being held in Gwen's arms, and a flash of understanding appeared in her eyes.

Adele, a young girl who knew something about the Goddess, didn't believe that Gwen, who had done such a thing to Goddess, could be on the side of the Mecha Gods. Her brow relaxed slightly, and the hostility in her eyes lessened, replaced by a cautious trust.

Seeing that the siblings had stabilized somewhat and were no longer considering a self-destructive attack, Gwen nodded slightly and smiled at Fujimaru Ritsuka and the other two.

Let's come together!

You should be quite familiar with this mode of talking to your biggest enemy by now.

"...good."

Seeing the smile on Gwen's face, Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded slightly, choosing to trust Gwen, and took a step forward.

Seeing that Fujimaru Ritsuka had made a decision, Mash and Miyamoto Musashi didn't say anything, but simply stood on either side of Fujimaru Ritsuka to protect her.

"..."

Zeus didn't even glance at the four people Gwen with him, as if their existence wasn't worth his time.

After Gwen signaled that they could leave, Zeus nodded to Europa, the Shrine Maiden of God who had been silent all along, in a simple and indifferent gesture.

Having understood the great deity's meaning, Europa nodded slightly, her worried gaze sweeping over Adele and her brother. She gently raised her delicate hand, a soft light emanating from her fingertips, enveloping everyone present.

As the light flashed, the figures of the crowd gradually disappeared from their original positions, leaving behind only an empty street.

After the gods and figures departed and the dazzling light faded, the citizens of Olympus saw empty streets.

They looked at each other, whispering amongst themselves, unaware of what had happened.

Some speculate that the Goddess released Aphrodite under the threat of Zeus, while others believe that Zeus repelled the arrogant enemy.

It's easy to tell that the people of Olympus had far less respect for Aphrodite than for Zeus.

After all, even in Olympus, where the connection between humans and gods was much closer than in the Age of Gods, people could still tell how the gods treated them.

However, within the crowd, a thin young man wearing a hood and acting suspiciously, who had concealed himself through magic and wasn't surrounded by the people who had just experienced a major event, took quite a while to regain his mobility—

"What a monster!"

Cursing inwardly, a solemn expression appeared on his face beneath the hood. Kadoc turned and left, his steps hurried, without the slightest hesitation.

Originally, Kadoc was intended to help Chaldea escape as an accomplice of Adele and her brother, but Gwen's intervention directly disrupted all plans.

Gwen's last glance before leaving was so intense it felt like Kadoc had fallen into an ice cave.

He was certain that Gwen was looking at him before he left.

Although that gaze contained no malice, it was merely a calm glance at him, yet it still made him feel an unprecedented sense of oppression, the pressure of which even exceeded when he faced the scrutiny of gods like Zeus!

The Olympus- Core Hub, the Orbital Temple of Olympia-Dodona, in the Interstellar City Mountain Olympus, has received a rare number of visitors who are neither gods nor demigods.

Inside the temple, massive stone pillars soar into the clouds, their surfaces carved with intricate mythological patterns, as if recounting the glory of the divine age.

Above the dome, starlight from the interstellar city mountain range streamed through the translucent skylight, enveloping the entire temple in a mysterious glow. A strange fragrance permeated the air, as if time itself had slowed down.

"What do you intend to say to me, powerful outsider?"

At the head of the temple, Zeus, holding his Spear of Lightning, stared intently at Gwen with piercing eyes.

His body was tall and majestic, and he seemed to be surrounded by faint lightning, as if he could unleash a devastating divine punishment at any moment.

His gaze remained fixed on Gwen, not even glancing at the people Gwen had brought, as if their existence was not worth his attention.

His voice was deep and powerful, like rolling thunder, echoing throughout the temple and bringing immense pressure to everyone.

To make a long story short—

Gwen, slightly raising his head to look at Zeus at the head of the table, his gaze calm and profound.

Although he did not appear imposing in front of Zeus, and even seemed somewhat thin, his calm and confident demeanor made him seem like an unshakeable mountain, forming a delicate balance with Zeus's imposing presence.

Gwen nodded, slightly raising his head to look at Zeus at the head of the table—

"Judging from the energy reaction, the Fantasy Tree is about to mature, and the arrival of the Alien God is just around the corner."

Gwen's voice was calm and measured, yet carried an undeniable sense of pressure, like a sharp blade pointing directly to the heart of the matter—

"There cannot be two suns in the sky. How is it impossible for a world to have two completely unrelated systems of Divine Spirit?"

Moreover, the Alien God who went to such lengths to arrive here would not possibly tolerate the presence of the Greek gods.

"Oh..."

Faced with Gwen's sensitive question, Zeus sneered, and arcs of lightning seemed to crackle around him—

"The ocean that has continued from the Age of Gods to the present day, the vast interstellar city, I am the King of the Atlantic Lostbelt rules over all of this, and naturally I have the ability to protect this Lostbelt."

His voice boomed like thunder, as if proclaiming his supreme authority.

The wind in the temple subtly shifted, echoing the great god's declaration—

This is also why Zeus so readily chose to speak with Gwen—

Within this great temple, his strength can be amplified to the greatest extent.

"Okay, it seems you're a bit resistant to this topic."

Seeing this, Gwen was not disappointed, and his tone remained calm.

Let's move on to the next topic—

Zeus, what do you think your existence means to this Lostbelt, to these Olympian?

As he spoke, Gwen pointed to the side, where Macarios, who had been looking around since arriving at the Temple of Orbit as if considering how best to dismantle the place, and Adele was listening intently to their conversation.

"I am Zeus, the great god, the ruler and guardian of the Atlantic Lostbelt."

Zeus spoke, without even glancing at the siblings, staring directly at Gwen, his voice booming like thunder, proclaiming the truth of the matter—

"Everyone can simply live in peace and prosperity under my will, enjoying eternal life in the glory of the gods!"

"But the fact is that some people are not happy, let alone live a peaceful and prosperous life."

Gwen took two steps back, making way for the siblings he had brought with him, and his tone suddenly became sharp, directly confronting Zeus—

"Moreover, what you mean by living a peaceful and prosperous life is a ridiculous existence like that of people in the cities below, who do not engage in production, do not know how to work, and only need to believe in gods?"

"!"

Thinking it was their turn to speak, Adele and her brother had to swallow back what they were about to say, and looked up at the great god Zeus high above the temple, wanting to hear what kind of answer he would give.

Ripples spread around Zeus's thunderbolt spear, a manifestation of magic... or rather, divine power so concentrated it was almost tangible.

"Humans are inherently weak and fragile creatures. They can lose their lives to monsters that can be found everywhere, become homeless due to rampant bandits, and even resort to cannibalism due to a rainstorm that leaves them with nothing to eat."

They need guidance, they need protection—

Under the protection of the gods, they no longer need to struggle for survival or worry about food and clothing; this is a happiness they once longed for but could never obtain.

His voice was deep and authoritative, as if proclaiming an unquestionable truth—

"We have created a perfect world for them; all they need to do is live according to the rules of the gods and enjoy this peace and abundance. Isn't this what they long for?"

"In that era, this was indeed a very serious problem, and the gods who solved these problems are indeed worthy of being remembered, appreciated, and praised."

Gwen his arms, not denying Zeus's words—

In that era of primitive living, the problems he raised were indeed fatal.

However, Gwen did not accept Zeus because of this; his gaze shone brighter than lightning.

"But...

If humanity stagnates because of the protection of the gods and indulges in the abundant life you have given them, then how are they any different from domesticated animals?

Even if the gods have no ill intentions, this protection has already robbed humanity of its most precious and shining qualities: ambition and Trailblaze spirit.

Everything has been prepared by the gods, so why bother trying?

They no longer need to think, no longer need to strive, no longer need to take responsibility for their own future...

If one holds this mindset, enjoying the good life bestowed by the gods without using one's own hands and efforts to create a good life, what difference is there between such an existence and a canary kept in a cage, or a doll manipulated and played with in a toy box?

Gwen's voice was deep and powerful, each word carrying immense weight, striking the hearts of everyone present and echoing throughout the temple. His gaze finally settled on Zeus, meeting his eyes which seemed to flash with lightning, demanding his answer.

Starlight streamed down from the temple dome, illuminating his towering figure, making him appear like an unshakeable mountain.

Faced with Gwen's questioning, Zeus's eyes flickered, as if recalling the endless ages of the past, or perhaps simply pondering how to answer Gwen—

"Your so-called ambition and Trailblaze spirit often only lead to self-destruction and may even harm more people."

Humans are often foolish and short-sighted, their minds filled with greed and restlessness.

They always crave more, crave breakthroughs, and this craving often leads them down the path of self-destruction.

The rules set by the gods for them were precisely to prevent such a tragedy from happening.

Chapter 596 A New Threat Has Emerged

"A limited perspective and understanding can indeed lead people to make a lot of wrong decisions."