Greek Family Traditions 4/4
On a desolate platform on Mount Olympus, a campfire is lit, and seven figures sit casually in the light.
From left to right, they are the six children of the god Cronus, three women and three men.
His eldest daughter Hestia, his second daughter Demeter, his third daughter Hera, his fourth son Hades, his fifth son Poseidon, and his sixth son Zeus.
Metis, nestled in Zeus's arms, with her long silver hair flowing over her shoulders and bright eyes as deep as the ocean's purple, gazes tenderly at the king she loves.
The gods showed relative respect to the Goddess of Wisdom who had concocted Magic Potion and rescued the five siblings, and stepped forward to express their gratitude.
Metis nodded in response, taking Zeus's arm with an air of elegance and grace, exuding a comfortable aura.
Even Hera, the proudest of the three sisters, had to lower her head and admit that Hera was an extremely charming woman.
After they fled from Mount Othrys to Olympus, the Goddess of Wisdom, through her insightful analysis, strongly urged the union of the six divine children.
Then, Zeus was chosen as the New Gods king of the gods.
The situation was already set in stone, and even though Hades and Poseidon both coveted that supreme power, they could only accept the current conditions.
But there was no other way; Zeus was the chosen one of Gaia, the goddess of the earth, and was most familiar with the outside world. Moreover, he had just completed the feat of rescuing his brothers and sisters.
This young man is currently riding high, possessing the strongest divine power. Among the other five, there is no one who can challenge his position for the time being.
However, Hades and Poseidon had a premonition when Hades bowed his head in public.
Once the ranking of positions is finalized, it won't be so easy to turn things around.
Clearly, the Goddess of Wisdom was already paving the way for her husband Zeus to ascend the throne.
Such a virtuous wife aroused jealousy in Hades and Poseidon, who were also princes, towards their youngest brother, Zeus.
This lucky guy only knows how to latch onto women.
Why didn't they get such good fortune?
Hades and Poseidon looked at each other, their expressions filled with resentment.
As their emotions stirred, their gaze gradually shifted to three other beautiful figures.
Although Metis was already taken, their three older sisters were still single.
Whether it's the ten Titan Gods with six men and six women, or the divine children with three men and three women, the purpose of this birth pattern is to facilitate pairing and union to continue the orthodox divine bloodline.
If Kuan can pair up with the older sisters, at least she will have an extra steadfast ally.
However, the most urgent task now is to deal with the pursuit and declaration of war from the Mount Othrys; such lustful thoughts can be considered later.
"My friends, from the moment you escaped from Mount Othrys, the curse of destiny began to work. A battle between the New Gods and the old gods is inevitable!"
Metis noticed the unusual expressions on the two princes' faces and immediately spoke up to point out the urgent matter at hand.
Concerned about their own life and death, the gods couldn't help but set aside their distracting thoughts and adopt solemn expressions.
"So what should we do?"
Hera looked at the Goddess of Wisdom with a smile, her eyes sparkling.
However, it was Zeus, who was standing nearby, who answered.
This little brother, who had already secured a leadership position on Olympus, was full of confidence and high spirits. He picked up a dry twig and sketched it in front of his older brothers and sisters, talking eloquently.
"Actually, it's quite simple. We have three things to do now."
"First, let's raise our banners and declare war on Mount Othrys. We have no fear, for we are destiny itself! It is the old gods who have defied the laws of nature who should be afraid!"
"First, secretly contact all the young Titans who want to rebel against Cronus's brutal rule. The existence of those old men is causing this world to rot!"
"It's time to inject fresh blood into Greece."
"Third, once the situation stabilizes, we can visit the Earth God and gain his support."
"After all, victory, whether it's divine will or divine intervention, will only side with the strong."
The gods nodded in agreement, understanding Zeus's decision to postpone seeking Gaia's guidance.
As descendants of Titans, they understood better than anyone the utilitarianism and selfishness flowing through their bodies.
If there's nothing of value involved, how can you expect the Earth God to step forward and help his grandson punish his son?
Even though this new King of Gods answered fluently and displayed extraordinary wisdom, none of the people present were fools.
These feasible and sound strategies must have at least been carefully considered by Metis.
In exploring how to implement point 1, the Goddess of Wisdom demonstrated extraordinary insight.
Her answers to questions like who should be tempted by power and position, which factions should be divided by conflict, and who deserves attention and is worth winning over, are often incisive.
The situation, which was originally shrouded in mystery, gradually cleared up with Metis's incisive analysis, and the details became clear.
Finally, the Goddess of Wisdom did not forget to expand on the strategy, offering a broader perspective.
"In fact, it's not just about winning over the younger generation of Titan bloodlines; the Ten Titan Gods are not a monolithic entity either."
"There are many who are dissatisfied with that King of Gods."
"For example, your beloved Rhea, the goddess of time, and my father Oceanus, the god of the Taiga and oceans, are suitable individuals to prioritize for communication and contact,"
"Even if we can't get them to completely side with Olympus, simply remaining neutral in the upcoming war of the gods would be a huge success!"
Everyone's eyes lit up, and they felt even more confident of victory.
Although Cronus usurped the throne, he wasn't necessarily more popular.
Now that Gaia, the Earth Goddess, has lost her support, the suppressed thoughts among the Ten Titan Gods will likely grow wildly like weeds.
Therefore, all their uncles and elders must be enemies.
After a night of discussion, everyone was completely convinced by Metis and listened attentively to the arrangements she made through her boyfriend Zeus.
After calming their minds, the gods drank the dew and wine to their hearts' content, and savored meat and delicacies.
After decades, they finally broke free from the body of their cruel father, breathing freely and enjoying the wonders of this world.
The atmosphere was intoxicating, and the goddess, her face flushed with intoxication, caressed Zeus's handsome cheeks with a look of fascination and asked him questions with curiosity.
"My king, if the New Gods of Olympus truly fulfill their destiny, how will you repay me?"
Zeus put his arm around Metis's slender waist and laughed heartily.
"When I choose you to be my Queen of Gods, we will share the joy of victory together."
Metis traced the lines of Zeus's chest with his fingertips, chuckled, and shook his head.
"Not enough..."
"How about adding one of my hearts?"
"Ugh, who wants your heart..."
The Greek soothsayer, a master of flirtation, reached out and grasped the Goddess of Wisdom's soft hand with a doting expression.
"I'll give you whatever you want."
Metis leaned against Zeus's chest, her purple eyes reflecting the vast starry sky. Her fingers gently stroked her lower abdomen, and a deep and solemn expression appeared on her pretty face.
"I want our children to inherit everything we have, and even surpass us..."
"So promise me, you'll save the best things in this house for her!"
Zeus laughed and nodded casually. But in the instant Metis was lost in reverie, the New Gods king of gods' gaze drifted to the three dazzling figures before the campfire.
Hades and Poseidon, who thought they had a better chance of pursuing their sisters after eliminating their rivals, never dreamed that their youngest brother was a ruthless man who wanted them all.
Moreover, even among the ten Titan Gods should be paired up, four or five are still single.
Therefore, even if you have a passion for orthopedics, you may not necessarily have the opportunity to pursue orthopedics.
Love is a blind and uncertain thing.