Greek Top-Tier Figurines 3/5
The sticky, sinister gazes from all sides pressed down like Mercury spilling onto the ground. On either side stood giant statues of various shapes, each holding a stone halberd, their faces contorted in a ferocious grimace.
They rise from the outside to the inside, with heights ranging from a few meters to tens of meters.
Its material has also changed from ordinary limestone to metallic ores with increased hardness, such as blue iron ore and Copper Mine. At various joints, there are metal arm guards and armor weapons extracted from the body.
Further inside, the core of the statue was replaced with lapis lazuli, crystal, topaz, ruby, Ruby, sapphire, diamond, and other materials that flowed with ethereal magic.
Meanwhile, the various divine runes on the colossus, ranging from simple to complex, from single to compound spells, dazzled everyone.
The mere leakage of aether from the core golem sent chills down Samael's spine.
At the very end, Samael even saw more than a dozen magnificent colossal statues adorned with Mana Crystal, wearing rock-like crowns, and made entirely of diamonds.
The fluctuations of these things directly reached the level of a main god.
The ancient serpent calculated that, with the special abilities of time and Divinity of Destiny, he could at most deal with two or three at the same time, and if he couldn't win, he could safely escape.
He doubted that if the golems were activated, he might not be able to escape unscathed from being surrounded and attacked by these monsters.
By the way, these Earth Guardians should be Saber Class, right?
My specialty is the spear, and swords counter spears. I'm already at a disadvantage from the start, which isn't good.
However, if we brought Ishtar, who possesses the Celestial Bow Ma'anna, perhaps she could easily crush the weaker opponents.
Moreover, the entire collection displayed in Gaia's figurine gallery might be looted and destroyed.
Under intense mental pressure, Samael let his thoughts wander, relieving the invisible pressure he was under and finding joy even in hardship.
Although this place made him feel like he was being judged in the underworld surrounded by a bunch of Ushi-Oni and Serpent Gods, the more direct the intimidation, the safer he felt.
As the obsidian steps extend inward, crystals of various gemstones, like stalactites, hang unevenly above everyone's heads, emitting various colors of light.
Ladon was so overwhelmed by the sights that he could barely move, and was eventually dragged by Samael and the others to the entrance of the final hall.
Unlike the dazzling and jewel-like exterior, the Mother Goddess, located at the heart of the mountain, is constructed solely of dark stone, appearing to absorb all light at first glance.
However, beneath its simple and unadorned exterior lies a profound and ancient aesthetic that evokes a sense of tranquility and an urge to revere it.
As a call from the depths of their hearts arose, the group approached the massive stone gate engraved with mountains, rivers, and stars, touching it one by one.
Samael, Athena, and Medusa were subsequently included, while Ladon, Harpy, and Cerberus were kept outside.
On the pitch-black Stone Throne, a vast humanoid figure, formed by the convergence of green vegetation, yellow-black soil, and the interplay of light and shadow, remained silent for a moment before rising to sit upright and quietly gazing at the three visitors below.
Gradually becoming conceptualized and integrated with the world, this is the destiny of the Greek Origin God.
Samael noticed Gaia's current state and recalled the vanished Sky Father Uranus, Tartarus solidified in the abyss, and the old sea god Pontus, who had shattered into 6,000 river veins. He seemed to understand something.
"The bloodline of Zeus, and the child of Echidna, what business do you have with me?"
The Mother Goddess sighed and asked softly.
Immediately, the ancient serpent gathered its thoughts and stepped forward to tell the Earth Mother about Athena Medusa's identities, as well as the threats they faced.
In order to further awaken the old woman's compassion, Samael chose to focus on two events: Zeus' persecution of Athena and Typhon's fascination with Medusa, and exaggerated them to the fullest extent.
Gaia's face, composed of light and shadow, shifted between light and shadow, as if she were murmuring something deeply.
"The ambitions of the older generation always affect their innocent offspring..."
"In men's struggles, women often pay the price..."
"This world is not fair to you..."
Hearing the Origin God's sigh, Samael breathed a slight sigh of relief, knowing that this emotional appeal had somewhat touched Gaia's heart.
Both Greek wars of the gods had similar triggers.
One is that Uranus stuffed the three Hecatoncheires and three Cyclops children created by Gaia's unisexuality into the Tartarus Dungeon.
As a result, Gaia led the Twelve Titans to a war, with Cronus initiating the First War of the Gods, which resulted in the deprivation of the Sky Father's fertility and his expulsion.
One story is that Cronus swallowed Rhea's two children to prevent them from descending to earth, and Rhea cried to Gaia about it.
As a result, Gaia secretly adopted and nurtured Zeus, which fueled the bloodline curse of the King of Gods family and led to the outbreak of the Second War of the Gods.
What this Origin God could not tolerate most was the harm that parents inflicted on their children.
Moreover, Gaia disliked vying for power, and her strength and resources made her deeply feared by whichever bloodline came to power.
Therefore, as long as they can win the sympathy and favor of this Origin God, Athena Medusa can at least in the short term be guaranteed safety and have the crucial time for development.
The current predicament of Athena Medusa is strikingly similar to the situation before.
This made Gaia empathize with her, feel pity, and couldn't help but complain.
"Zeus, your father and two uncles have suffered enough humiliation and punishment for being stripped of their positions by you."
"Since they can't threaten you, why not try to forgive them?"
"I sympathize with your mother, who secretly raised you, yet you won't even give your parents a chance to change."
"In any case, Cronus is your father, and he, along with Iapetus and Coeus, are my children."
Clearly, the Olympian King of Gods's decision to bypass Gaia and directly make a deal with Tartarus, sending the three Titan Gods to the Abyss, has already displeased the Mother Goddess.
Now that Zeus's old grudge of devouring Metis has been brought up again, and with Athena, the victim, standing in the middle of it, Gaia's resentment towards Olympus has intensified.
"Athena, poor child, come up."
After a moment of lamentation, the light and shadow on the Stone Throne beckoned from afar, their tone gentle.
The Goddess of Wisdom obediently ascended the steps and came to Gaia's side.
Origin God gently pressed his hand on Athena's head, his expression solemn.
"It is thanks to your mother's sacrifices that you were able to be born into this world safely."
"Since your mother Metis has been swallowed by Zeus, then let another mother bestow the blessings of the earth upon you, my poor child."
As she pondered, the earth-yellow divine power, like a serpentine python, flowed from Gaia's hand into Athena's body.
Athena's aura was thick and solid, rising steadily as she broke through from mid-level god to high-level god, and finally directly to chief god.
"Snap!"
The bronze armor that originally covered Athena shattered as divine power surged forth.
In an instant, the earth's bounty flowed with her, and under Athena's sculpting, armor woven from gems such as corundum and precious metals such as gold covered her delicate body, radiating a dazzling and majestic light.
Holy crap, this design is... Athena's Divine Cloth?
Samael stared at the familiar face, his expression one of astonishment.