Serpent of Eden
There are always other ways to repay a debt of gratitude; there's no need to put yourself in danger.
Similarly, to lower Zeus's guard, one could simply swear an oath to the ancient Goddess of Oaths Styx, promising never to betray him, which would also ease the tension.
However, Prometheus chose the path with the most disastrous consequences.
Samael sighed slightly. Although he emotionally wanted to be friends with Prometheus, rational analysis told him that this man was indeed an unstable factor.
Therefore, Zeus's fear was not unfounded.
This prophet had no reverence for the Olympus divine authority, and he may very well have been the catalyst for the overthrow of that authority.
And indeed, he did become a monk in the future.
At this moment, Prometheus, whose thoughts had been exposed, looked on with admiration and asked the wary Samael a meaningful question.
What kind of future will humanity create?
"They will inherit the wisdom and power of the gods, occupy the land, expand their territory, and build cities; tear through the sky, traverse the firmament, and explore the stars; break through the seas, facilitate trade, and sail through storms..."
Finally, in the radiant bloom of the sun, they will tell of the world's end!
Samael looked solemnly into the eyes of the prophet, pondered deeply, and did not conceal anything.
As a defender of humanity, this great pioneer was entitled to know all of this.
"And what about the gods?"
Prometheus became even more curious.
"They will be stripped of their divine status, along with their own ambitions, imprisoned as clay idols, and plunged into eternal slumber..."
Ignoring the astonishment shown by Athena Medusa, the ancient serpent answered without reservation.
Prometheus nodded in satisfaction, feeling quite pleased.
From Samael's design concept for humanity, he vaguely sensed the significance of the species' existence.
They are weak, therefore they know how to be in awe.
They possess wisdom, and therefore excel at thinking.
They are instilled with virtue, so they restrain themselves, establish an order of interdependence, and go further.
Most importantly, unlike the gods who were nearly eternal and possessed powerful reproductive capabilities and rapid iteration, they could unknowingly and quickly deplete the ether of the Greek World, accelerating the separation of the divine era.
They are the most suitable gravediggers of the gods.
"My duty is simply to bring about the arrival of the human species, to lead them into a new era, and to shoulder their responsibilities."
As for who created it, that's not important.
"In the future, the absence of gods will be what matters to this world."
Prometheus chuckled as he looked at the crowd, his eyes filled with open honesty.
In a sense, Father, your prophecy is about to come true.
The prophet murmured to himself, deeply moved.
The creation he himself created will replace the gods and drive them off their divine positions. Could this be considered revenge for his father?
Prometheus shook his head slightly, with a hint of sarcasm.
Sure enough, there is always a rebellious flag in your heart.
That's probably the ideal for which you'd be willing to die.
Samael understood the thoughts of this great pioneer and inquired about them earnestly.
"Are you really decided?"
"Go ahead and do it. This is my mission, and it is also your purpose."
Prometheus looked on with encouragement, beckoning the stage to a more outstanding creator.
To have children?
Samael took a deep breath to calm himself, then led the Three Goddesses forward to divide the tasks.
Medusa, the Mother Earth, shaped humankind's form through her experience of creation.
However, the Gorgon sisters' innate clumsiness meant that Medusa was not satisfied with her attempts several times.
"Aaaa!"
At this moment, Tina, who was bored, saw this and, whether it was aroused by her desire to create or a memory of her handicraft class, she enthusiastically gathered around the pot and taught Medusa how to create a human and sculpt a face.
In her enthusiasm for playing with kimonos, Tina couldn't help but create her own, thus speeding up her work.
The Goddess of Wisdom Athena, fulfilled her former role in mythology by endowing humankind with soul and intellect.
The two goddesses went from being awkward at first to gradually becoming more adept and working together seamlessly.
Soon, thousands of clay figurines shed their muddy color, opened their pure eyes, and curiously surveyed the world.
Prometheus, standing nearby, imparted various skills to them, patiently teaching these newborns how to live in this world.
However, looking at these humans who, after finishing their lessons, stood there idly, a strange sense of unease lingered in the ancient serpent's heart.
Samael pondered for a moment, then slapped his forehead, suddenly realizing the truth.
Humans who dig graves for the gods should never be such meek lambs!
He knew what these humans lacked.
The ancient serpent raised its hand, its fingers tracing patterns on the fragments of fate mud that had surfaced, and then, facing these bewildered newborns, it raised the corners of its lips.
"I give to mankind the original sin."
Upon hearing this, the gods turned around in astonishment.
Samael remained unmoved, and solemnly pondered as he opened his lips.
"This is not a curse, but another kind of blessing!"
"You will use this as an excuse to be arrogant and disregard authority!"
"You will learn to compete through jealousy!"
"You will rely on rage, and be fearless!"
"You will try convenience because of laziness!"
"You will demand from above because of your greed!"
"You will endure gluttony and grow strong!"
"You will accept love and desire, and procreate!"
On the Fate Tablets, sins peeled away into dark golden stardust, scattering above the heads of newborn humans and disappearing into them. Their eyes, originally as pure as paper, gained a more lively and fiery color.
"Smack!"
A bright Golden Apple appeared in the palm of the ancient serpent, its rich vitality instantly attracting the attention of all the newborn humans.
The urge generated in their bodies made them unconsciously move their throats, their eyes filled with longing.
"Do you want it?"
The ancient serpent walked past the humans, and the newborns, who were originally without desires, hesitated briefly before nodding one after another.
Several of them, their mouths drooling, couldn't resist breaking through the formation of Prometheus, moving forward in hopes of further inhaling the sweet scent and experiencing the wondrous texture of the tuna.
"If you want it, it's there. You can get it yourself when you're able."
Samael tossed the Golden Apple back into the Magecraft map, then pointed slyly at Mount Olympus, which stretched between heaven and earth, with a knowing smile.
Olympus ...
The newborn humans memorized the name and nodded earnestly to their creators.
I've never seen anyone as wicked as you!
The gods present couldn't help but roll their eyes and mutter complaints to themselves.
After being indoctrinated with evil, the effects were immediate. Newborn humans, filled with all sorts of desires, eagerly began to explore the world.
Samael, however, silently gave that God a thumbs-up, a playful smile on his face.
Is there original sin that humans are born with?
Yes, I come from Mesopotamia, I come from the Eden.
Humanity, having been banished by the gods, should have been seduced by the serpent long ago.
Thanks to this reminder, I have allowed the lamb in your mouth to successfully grow claws and teeth, and is about to toll the death knell for the gods!