Mythology: Spiritual Ruler

There are thousands of auspicious colors in the sea of ​​Punto Norris. Compared with the last time Zeus came, this ancient Poseidon palace has a completely new look.

The sea surface reflects the color of the sky, colorful corals grow on the bottom of the sea, and various fish swim among them. Creatures with sacred blood are thriving, and they use their own magic to show how unusual this place is.

Because of the gathering of gods, thunderclouds and strong winds rise and fall on the sea, flowers grow in the sky, and petals fall down, bringing bursts of fragrance. In the ocean, huge seashells open their shells, and pearls like stars shine.

All this was originally prepared for both parties at the wedding, but when the God-King stepped off the golden chariot, he found to his surprise that the sea nymph Thetis was not at the head of the throne.

'It seems that she also knows that such a wedding is definitely not held for her, but she probably only thinks that the protagonists are me and her father...'

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and Zeus walked into the palace surrounded by nymphs.

He was actually a little pity - the reason why the God King knew about the prophecy about Thetis was naturally not because he was inspired by gods and suddenly went to Mount Nysa to ask for advice. In fact, he first fell in love with this beautiful sea fairy before seeking guidance from his fate. After all, one accident was enough.

As for the result... Obviously, just as he worried, it was another Metis, so Zeus decisively gave up on her. Just like he has never been close to Aphrodite, the God King may not care about the identity issue, just as he has never been soft on his granddaughter. But he always stayed away from some people.

In the huge palace, Zeus walked into the main hall surrounded by nymphs. The gods who arrived first were already changing cups, drinking, chatting and laughing.

Seeing the God King entering the palace, the gods stepped forward to salute one after another, and Zeus responded with a smile. He sat on the golden throne prepared for himself, and then talked and laughed in a low voice with Hera beside him.

Compared with before, the queen's complexion was much better, and this wedding where all the gods came together also made her in a good mood. Therefore, Hera took the initiative to pour a glass of wine for Zeus, which surprised even the God King.

Maybe it's because he has had too many illegitimate children over the years, but Hera hasn't given him a good look for a long time.

Time passed like this minute by minute, until Apollo, who was on duty, also arrived, and almost all the gods who were willing to attend the banquet came.

The heavy palace door slowly closed with a loud noise. The gods all realized that the wedding was about to begin, and they also looked at the God King and Poseidon Nereus, waiting for their speeches.

This wedding will never really be just a wedding... Just like Poseidon looked at his superiors with a gloomy expression at this moment, and occasionally glanced at his queen Amphitrite.

However, this sea nymph, who is also the daughter of Nereus, seemed not to realize what was happening at all. She just shuttled between her former sisters and showed off her current life to them.

There is no true god among Nereus's children, so Amphitrite is the one with the highest status among them.

"Let's get started, Hera. You are the guardian of marriage, and you should be the one to preside over it."

Without getting up, in the eyes of the gods, Zeus gestured to Hera.

"I?"

Somewhat unexpectedly, Hera looked at Zeus, but she only received an affirmative look.

The God King had no intention of saying anything, and his focus was never on this wedding. In comparison, even that mortal event was more worthy of his attention.

Zeus was not sure if everything would go smoothly. After all, there were always many surprises. Fortunately, he was prepared in advance.

"All right."

Nodding in agreement, Hera slowly stood up from her seat.

If Zeus didn't want to say it, just say it. She actually didn't understand what this sudden wedding was about. However, there was nothing wrong with the Queen of Heaven delivering a speech on behalf of the King of Gods, so Hera straightened her expression and spoke calmly and confidently.

"Everyone."

The golden crown shook, and the queen looked at the wedding 'protagonist' who had been pushed to the corner.

"Today, at the invitation of the King of Gods..."

"..."

Squeak——

After a while, the originally closed door suddenly opened, and Hera's speech was interrupted midway.

The eyes of the gods gathered together and they immediately recognized the person. It was the guest of honor at the wedding banquet, another unknown daughter of Nereus.

Some of the gods planned to rebuke, but the next moment, they fell silent.

Because everyone has seen the familiar yet unfamiliar golden fruit.

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Walking hurriedly in the palace, Onike held a silver tray in his hand.

There is no wine glass, just a treasure that exudes fragrance and brilliance on the tray. Even after just smelling it, Onike felt the power in his body surge and even slightly increase.

This is not an illusion. Compared with true gods, they actually do not have the so-called "upper limit of divine power", because regional gods without priesthood and authority can only approach the lower limit of true gods infinitely, but cannot reach it.

There are exceptions, but Onike naturally does not belong to this exception. Feeling the power churning inside her body at this moment, she was once again shocked by the power of this legendary divine object.

A treasure that enhances divine power, even just a trace, is extremely terrifying. In comparison, another so-called 'golden apple tree' planted by Queen Hera through a branch is like a poor fake, even if it has never been After eating it, Onike could also feel the gap between the two sides.

But at this moment, dragging the silver plate, she felt no joy at all.

As the sons of the ancient sea gods, Nereus, the soft sea, and Doris, the goddess of the ocean, gave birth to fifty sea nymphs. They are collectively known as the Nereides sisters. Although they are not true gods, most of them are familiar with the affairs among the gods of Olympus.

So just now, when the uninvited goddess of discord, Eris, took out the golden apple in front of her, Onike was still very excited, but when she saw the line of black words on it , all the joy turned into fear again.

【Dedicated to the most beautiful goddess】

This was a gift from Eris to celebrate the wedding host, so it should be a congratulatory gift to Onike's sister Thetis.

But it goes without saying that Onike doesn't think her sister deserves the title of 'the most beautiful goddess' at all.

She tried to decline the gift, but Eris obviously didn't give her the chance. When she was forced to take over the golden apple, she had no choice but to give it away unless Onike kept it herself.

'But it's impossible to stay... Compared to Thetis, I dare not claim to be the most beautiful goddess. ’

Gritting his teeth, Onike felt that the situation was a little bad.

If this was just an ordinary wedding banquet, just a wedding held by their Oceanus family, it would be nothing even if they received such a gift, but now all the gods are here, even the hidden gods.

With his thoughts in disarray, Ernie continued to walk forward. At a certain moment, she was even a little glad that she was the one receiving the gift.

Just like a few kings and divine beings who are not thinking rightly will appear from time to time among mortals, Onike has no doubt that if some of his sisters get this gift, they will probably take it for themselves. , and even thought that she was the most beautiful goddess from then on.

Tap tap tap——

Footsteps echoed in the passage, and the door was in front of them. Onike took a deep breath and gently pushed open the heavy palace door.

With a rubbing sound, the door was slowly opened.

"...Here, I will witness this sacred marriage, give eternal blessings to both parties, and wish -"

The queen's speech was interrupted by the sound of the door opening, and hundreds of eyes focused on Onike, bringing pressure like a mountain.

The sea fairy was speechless for a while, until she saw the God King on the golden throne waving his hand, and then the huge oppression suddenly dissipated.

"Daughter of Nereus, why are you here to interrupt the wedding?"

Not far from the God King, the wind god Zeferos said loudly, and Onike immediately held up the silver plate.

Under the gaze of the gods, the existence of the golden apple is so conspicuous and eye-catching.

"Dear Your Majesty, dear guests, just now, His Highness Eris from Hades sent this gift."

Stepping forward and placing the tray of golden apples on the table, Onike felt as if he felt a lot more relaxed.

"I sent a gift...but where is she?"

A god asked, and Onike explained truthfully.

"Her Highness Eris said that she did not receive an invitation from the God King... so she left after putting down her gifts."

There was a moment of embarrassment in the scene, and even a blush flashed across the face of the Kitchen Goddess. The Goddess of Discord was next, but Hestia really didn't think of her brother who was far away in the netherworld.

"Ahem, then you can keep the things... Moanda, is this the golden apple you gave to Eris?"

With a slight cough, Hestia could see Onike's nervousness, and she signaled that he could leave. She casually changed the subject, but the goddess of life said that she had never left a golden apple to the gods of the underworld.

"Maybe it was given by Mother Earth to her two younger siblings. Although it has never been acknowledged, it is said that the true gods born in the netherworld are indeed related to the two original gods."

Some gods guessed it, and this idea was quickly approved. But while talking, Hestia suddenly noticed that the sea nymph hadn't left here yet.

"Is there anything else you want?" she asked, and the next moment, Hestia regretted it.

Because under the gaze of the gods, Onike hesitated, but still stepped forward to rotate the tray.

The other side of the golden apple was immediately revealed to the eyes of the gods... along with it was the line of writing.

【Dedicated to the most beautiful goddess】

There was silence for a moment, and Onike quietly exited the palace, but no one cared about her now.

A golden apple means nothing, and a golden apple with writing on it cannot prove anything. If it appears in other places, at other times, or in an environment where only some gods are present, it is just an ordinary apple. .

Even if this was a treasure made by a goddess herself, it would even become a laughing stock. What determines the value of a trophy is never the trophy itself, but its audience. Unfortunately, at this wedding, more than 90% of the important 'audiences' from the world of the original god Waikaos have gathered together.

Getting a golden apple with the words "Dedicated to the most beautiful goddess" engraved on it does not prove that you are the most beautiful. But if you get it under the witness of almost all the gods in Chaos, then this concept can really become a reality.

The first generation of Titans knew that in the distant years ago, the Lord of the Spiritual World had obtained [Time Order] through this, and the current gods also know how Zeferos, the God of the West Wind, first became one of the four wind gods step by step. First of all, he also represents part of the authority left by the God of Weather in this world.

For women, the real "beauty" comes from character, marriage, strength, wisdom, appearance and talent. This has not been determined before, and there have been many disputes among goddesses. But when the Chaos gods choose a winner together, the authority she represents can really be used as an interpretation of "beauty".

Even from this extension... If other gods related to "beauty" can gather by their side, will they be able to break the limits of true gods like the complete ocean, the unified sun and light, or the current God King?

No one knows. Everyone is speculating on this point. After all, the God King of all generations is the only known existence that was not born at the beginning of creation, but can still break the upper limit of true gods. Moreover, even if the interpretation of "beauty" is obtained, it does not mean that other goddesses can be subdued. This is much more difficult than selecting "beauty".

But no matter what, although there are many problems, this is a possibility after all, and under the endless life of the gods, even the smallest possibility has a chance of realization.

Bang——!

In the quiet palace, Hestia suddenly took action. The blazing flames ignited out of thin air and rushed towards the golden apple. However, many powerful gods could see clearly that the goddess of the hearth was not trying to snatch it, but on the contrary, she wanted to destroy it.

Obviously, as the eldest sister of the God King, Hestia had foreseen something, but she didn't want this to happen. However, under the burning of her flames, the golden apple was not only not damaged at all, but shone even more in the flames.

This is the importance of the golden apple.

There is no material in the world that can persist in the hands of the powerful main god...but the golden apple is one of the exceptions. Before exhausting its vast life force, few things can really destroy it.

Of course, the creation of life can naturally merge into life, but if a goddess eats her directly, it is no different from forcibly possessing the golden apple.

"Tsk, interesting, such a good thing, you are going to destroy it?"

"Destroy!"

With a slight smile, with a light shout, the red-skirted girl among the gods suddenly turned around, and a blue figure appeared behind her. The girl in the blue dress pointed her finger, and Hestia's flames went out immediately.

Ignoring the worried look of the moon goddess beside her, Hecate walked out from the gods. She glanced at the gods present with interest, especially staying for a moment with Aphrodite and Hera.

She knew that there would be fun today. Although the prophecy was very vague and reflected some terrible scenes, Hecate still came.

"Don't rush to destroy the body... The most beautiful goddess, tut tut, does anyone want to claim it?"