After learning from Hecate that Zeus had died, and confirming that Hera herself had released the news, Russell and the others fell silent.
By degree of grief, Prometheus was hit the hardest, followed by Artemis, then Athena, with Russell last.
Prometheus and Zeus had never gotten along. They had used each other, and had completely fallen out over humanity. Yet Prometheus was a god who cherished old ties, and upon learning of Zeus's death, he remained dazed for a long while.
Artemis disliked Zeus. Aside from the way he treated all his children as tools, Apollo's birth back then had also left a lasting grudge in her heart.
Hera had made things difficult for Leto, forbidding any god from helping her give birth. Leto had been left with nowhere on earth to stay, suffering helplessly, while Zeus had not said a damn word and tacitly approved Hera's actions.
Even so, Artemis had to admit that among all of Zeus's children, she had been the most favored.
Athena felt more shock and confusion than grief. Just consider her birth, and it was clear that her feelings toward Zeus involved not only a father, but also an enemy.
Hearing of Zeus's fall so suddenly, her emotions were tangled, and she did not know how to react.
Russell...
His powerful backer was gone. Who would carry the banner now? Who would fight the demon clan?
Wait, Zeus was dead, so why was the World Quest still not responding?
Was this crappy system broken, or had it run out of power... Should he try charging it?
The grief did not last long. Upon learning that the Palace of the King of the Underworld had summoned the gods to decide the new King of Gods, they immediately perked up.
Even Prometheus quickly shook off his