Tensions Rise and a Compromise (Continued)

What began as carrying on his parents' wishes and bringing new hope to a stagnant future has now evolved into a determination to break free from the current status quo, regardless of the outcome, good or bad...

Even if it only leads to their own destruction, they are happy to accept it.

In short, they have become twisted, or rather... obsessed, from prolonged despair.

Therefore, while Zeus's presence in the earlier Lostbelt could already cause discord and even conflict between Chaldea and its allies, it had almost no effect on Adele and Macarios.

Even more so...

Upon hearing Gwen's words, Adele's gaze towards Gwen brightened even more.

Although her thinking had become distorted to some extent, her intelligence remained intact, and she easily grasped Zeus's implied meaning—

Gwen may indeed have the ability to break Zeus's rule and order, allowing them to obtain the different future they have always dreamed of!

"Having lost their gods, the humans here will inevitably suffer, but if they don't, they will have no hope..."

Gwen slowly shook his head.

However, before Gwen could express his thoughts on the Lostbelt, he was interrupted by Zeus's thunderous laughter—

"Hahaha..."

His beard danced like a thunder serpent in the dark clouds, and at the far end of the temple where the starlight suddenly dimmed, a hint of mockery appeared on Zeus's majestic face—

"You keep talking about freedom and the future, but in the end, you still want to use force to invade my territory, don't you?"

"You make it sound like you didn't use violence to suppress the resistance, but instead reasoned with them peacefully."

Gwen remained composed. The completely dimmed starlight in the temple did not dim his figure; instead, it made him as eye-catching as the silver moon in the night sky.

"Ha, then how are you any different from me?"

Zeus sneered, and a faint light quietly appeared on the dim temple floor, completely isolating the inside and outside of the temple.

Although he wasn't a magician who needed to rely on positional warfare, Zeus could indeed gain a significant boost within this temple.

At least here, Zeus could calmly test Gwen—

Just how powerful is it that it's beyond imagination?

Or did they conceal their presence through some special means?

Sensing the unusual atmosphere in the temple, the three Chaldea and Adele and her siblings instantly went into battle mode, even though they themselves didn't think they could break out of a King of Gods's territory.

Beside her, Europa cautiously glanced at Dioscuri face was filled with excitement, and Demeter, whose expression was somewhat complicated. Her delicate hands, hidden within her ornate sleeves, quietly began to gather magic.

If Zeus were to truly wipe out the last human master of Chaldea and the local resistance forces here, then the Pan-Human History would probably have no hope at all.

As Zeus's witch, Europa was perhaps the only one present who could create a glimmer of hope for them.

But the price... might be her life...

Behind the temple, because Zeus had not deliberately sealed it off, the few humans who overheard the conversation inside also wore solemn expressions.

"..."

As Zeus's ally, Kirschtaria, the Hidden Ones in charge of this Atlantic Lostbelt and the chosen one of the Alien God, wore a solemn expression and clenched her magical costume tightly.

The current unfolding events have completely exceeded his expectations, and have even surpassed his ability to cope with them.

Although he managed to kill the unprepared Zeus upon their first meeting by taking advantage of the information gap and gaining the approval of this Lostbelt King, it does not mean that he truly has the strength to contend with Zeus when he is at his full strength.

If Zeus is truly determined to deal with Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash here, then his power alone is not enough to reverse the situation. He will need the cooperation of others, but without prior preparation and cooperation, how easy is it?

"It seems things have gotten out of your control..."

Beside Kirschtaria, Perospero, who had recently Lostbelt here from India, wore a playful expression, but his eyes held a similarly solemn look.

"That man's appearance disrupted everything."

Kirschtaria let out a deep sigh.

That's life; you never know whether surprises or accidents will come first.

Perospero laughed—

"Do you need my help?"

"Please..."

Kirschtaria took a deep breath and, without further beating around the bush with Perospero, agreed immediately.

However, what the two who were plotting did not notice was that not far behind them, a sneaky figure quietly appeared, a strange glint appearing in the murky eyes...

However, just as tensions were running high, Europa was preparing to betray Zeus, the Hidden Ones were plotting a counterattack, and a certain scoundrel was also preparing to betray his comrade, Gwen's expression remained largely unchanged.

He stepped forward, blocking Zeus's oppressive aura from those around him who were breathing heavily, as if that terrifying aura, which was enough to make many second-rate heroes retreat, did not exist.

Don't try to confuse the concepts—

The fundamental conflict between us remains a difference in our ideologies.

As for armed conflict, it is merely an extension of ideological conflict, and the distinction between ideologies should not be confused with it.

Looking directly into Zeus's eyes, which seemed to flash with lightning, Gwen said in a deep voice.

But in his heart, Gwen felt a strange sense of familiarity with Zeus's words—

"Are you Zeus of the Night from some fourth parallel universe?"

"Oh?"

Although Zeus was prepared for war, he was still somewhat surprised to see Gwen remain so calm and collected.

"Now that things have come to this, are you still going to continue playing word games?"

Humans...

"Criticism by force cannot replace the weapon of criticism."

Faced with Zeus's mockery, Gwen remained calm, an invisible aura slowly rising from his body, forcefully repelling Zeus's terrifying aura, which seemed poised to crush the heavens, before the incredulous gazes of Aphrodite and Dioscuri.

"Although I can use my fists to shut people up, in most cases, I am a person who likes to reason."

However, if you prefer fists, I wouldn't mind... talking to you about fists.

"..."

Even Zeus, in his current state, couldn't help but feel a flash of anger as he stared at Gwen and seemingly unconcerned about the threat of his power.

After the civil war of the Gods, which began with the destruction of Hades, ended, he was never provoked like this again.

If he could, Zeus really wanted to start a war right away.

But...

Sensing the intense magical aura emanating from the Fantasy Tree above, a power so potent it startled even Zeus, he was forced, after countless years, to once again make a decision against his own will—

"If it's just those pointless arguments, I think we don't need to waste any more time."

Zeus said coldly—

"As you said, the conflict of ideas is irreconcilable and can only end when one side is completely destroyed."

Amidst looks of either astonishment or relief, Zeus ultimately did not hurl his thunderbolt, but instead responded to Gwen with words.

"In that case, let's talk about something else..."

Gwen smiled and decided not to dwell on it any further.

"For example...

The Fantasy Tree.

"I can't let you wait to destroy the Fantasy Tree."

Zeus's eyes flickered, his voice remained cold, but the divine power swirling around the lightning spear in his hand subtly lessened.

However, at the same time, the temple, which had dimmed, was suddenly illuminated again, and layers of barriers instantly unfolded, almost transforming the temple into another world—

Zeus both valued and feared the Fantasy Tree that sustained the existence of the Atlantic Lostbelt.

"But you didn't intend to keep it any longer, did you?"

Gwen noticed Zeus's movement and chuckled softly—

"The Fantasy Tree of the Atlantic Lostbelt is the closest to maturity among all the Lostbelt."

At the same time, it is also the most likely entity to guide the Alien God to descend.

And this is clearly not what you want to see.

"I have my own plans for the Fantasy Tree."

Zeus said coldly.

"Of course I believe you have a plan for the Fantasy Tree."

Gwen nodded and echoed Zeus's words—

"But can your plan really be realized?"

Or rather, are you truly confident you can defeat Alien God capable of casting down the Fantasy Tree?

"..."

Although Zeus didn't say it aloud, his overwhelming presence, even without immediately uttering a word, already conveyed his answer to everyone.

I'm not sure.

"So... should we join forces?"

Seeing Zeus remain silent, Gwen chuckled softly—

"At least on the issue of dealing with the Alien God, we are of one mind."

"...

I will not let you destroy the Fantasy Tree.

After a moment of silence, Zeus gazed at the man who, even when he was operating at almost full power here and was only a step away from returning to his physical body, was still difficult to see through, and coldly stated his position.

"Then we'll see who has the best skills."

Gwen was not surprised by this and nodded with a smile.

As Gwen finished speaking, the terrifying aura emanating from Zeus, which seemed to be able to crush the heavens, suddenly subsided and disappeared without a trace almost instantly.

At that moment, everyone who was just about to take action breathed a sigh of relief.

This crisis is finally over.

Apart from...

"Father God!"

Castor instinctively stepped forward, wanting to say something.

But before he could utter a word, Zeus had already turned his gaze toward him—

"Step back."

Although he could not accept Gwen's ideology at all, temporary cooperation was necessary given the greater enemy, the Alien God.

"...

Yes..."

Even though he was furious, Castor calmed down instantly when Zeus's thunderous voice rang in his ears. After a moment of silence, he gritted his teeth and returned to his original position.

"Now that the cooperation has been reached, I wish us a pleasant collaboration."

Without even glancing at Castor, Gwen said to Zeus with a smile.

"..."

Zeus nodded slightly, but his gaze shifted from Gwen to Aphrodite, who was being suppressed by Gwen's power and held captive by Miyamoto Musashi.

"In order to better deal with the Alien God, please release Aphrodite first."

Although they had never officially clashed and Zeus was unsure of Gwen, he did not underestimate Gwen in the slightest.

After temporarily suspending hostility, Zeus also showed the courtesy due to an ally.

"One thing at a time. This goddess attacked me directly before, and now she's my prisoner."

If you want it back, you always have to pay a price, right?