The Greece Antagonist-Chapter 408 - 278: If the Divine King Does Not Abandon, I am Willing to Acknowledge Him as My Foster Father

Chapter 408: Chapter 278: If the Divine King Does Not Abandon, I am Willing to Acknowledge Him as My Foster Father

Outside the prison cell, Zeus eyed the prisoner wearing heavy fetters and chains, his cold snort resounding like thunder.

“You have the audacity to harm a demigod, to defy the divine decree!”

“I…”

Luo En lifted his head, attempting to argue his case, but upon meeting the grim expression on the face of the King of Gods, his confidence drained away completely. He trembled, bowed his head, and took the initiative to admit his guilt.

“Please, Your Majesty, punish me…”

Seeing the prisoner’s reaction, Zeus was quite pleased and nodded inwardly.

He cared not for right or wrong, but for an attitude.

Understanding whether to submit, to bow the head, decided if the little fledgling in the cage could potentially be tamed.

Only then would he confirm whether to take him into his service.

Perceiving that the fledgling had successfully passed the first test, the gloom on Zeus’s face softened somewhat, and he spoke lightly.

“Punishment aside, after all, you are my elder sister’s Lesser Deity, and she personally came up the mountain to plead for you. I must consider her feelings…”

Had Hestia met with Zeus before? No wonder she said nothing to comfort me during her visit to the prison…

A flash of realization crossed Luo En’s mind, understanding the role his patron deity had played in the rebellion.

Rationally, she no longer held any illusions about Zeus and understood that his so-called leniency was likely just an excuse. Thus, she made preparations for both outcomes, completely siding with the rebels and becoming an accomplice in the secret plots of Athena and the others;

But emotionally, she was after all the eldest sister in the great family of Olympus and did not wish to be involved in this dispute over divine authority.

Thus, Hestia smacked her forehead and simply passed the position of Chief God to her external brain, allowing Luo En himself to decide the stance of the God of Stove in this rebellion.

Leaving the tough and indecisive decisions to a Lesser Deity was indeed in line with her characteristic style.

Sorting through the logic, Luo En couldn’t help but feel a mix of amusement and incredulity, unsure whether to be moved by Hestia’s trust or to complain about her laziness.

Considering the current situation, however, he could only suppress his chaotic thoughts and respond with feigned anxiety to the signal of goodwill released by Zeus.

Seeing the little bird in the cage so compliant, Zeus grew even more satisfied and, feigning magnanimity, waved his hand.

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“So be it, considering your ignorance and eagerness to save another, let this matter rest for now. Come dawn, you shall descend the mountain and return to Hestia’s side, to be strictly overseen by her. Without my divine decree, you shall not leave.”

Following that, the King of Gods shifted his tone, casually adding another line.

“As for Thetis, I shall select another suitable husband for her.”

Here it comes!

With a sneer in his heart, Luo En immediately showed an anxious expression and protested.

“No! I disagree!”

“What did you say?”

“I… I can too! I can… can marry her…”

Luo En stammered, his face filled with urgency and longing.

“How dare you!” Zeus, returning to his senses, flew into a rage, “Already you’ve been granted immense grace, and yet you have the gall to overstep!”

Silver arcs of lightning exploded around them, leaving blackened marks on the bronze-constructed walls.

Luo En strained to stand firm against the pressure and fear, propping up his pale face and slightly trembling legs, he beseeched the King of Gods.

“Your Majesty, our feelings are genuine, please grant Thetis to me.”

Zeus’s face darkened, the thunderbolt clapping around him making him resemble an enraged lion.

“Are you seeking death by making demands of me?”

“No, it is a plea! I am no less than Peleus; what he could do, I can do as well.”

Luo En quickly replied, his face full of longing.

“I beseech you to give Thetis to me in marriage. As long as you consent, I am willing to pay any price!”

“You think you’re worthy?” Zeus sneered with a dark expression, his eyes unfriendly, “Do you not know that Peleus is my grandson? He has always shown me the utmost respect, never daring to overstep. You not only killed him, but now you dare compare yourself to him?”

On hearing the challenge, Luo En solemnly spoke.

“I vow upon the River Styx, to be as loyal to you as he was, forever!”

“Merely empty words?” Zeus shook his head, scoffing as he turned to leave, seemingly having lost all interest in the presumptuous youngling before him.

Luo En became desperate as he saw Zeus about to leave, like a gambler throwing his last dice, pressing his chest as he loudly replied.

“I offer my soul as collateral!”

At last, Zeus appeared to be moved, pausing his departure, he turned back to look at the fledgling in the cage.

And seeing the reaction of the King of Gods, Luo En as if grasping a lifeline, cried out loud.

“If you don’t trust me, you are free to brand me with your divine mark!”

Looking at the hand voluntarily reaching out from behind the iron bars, Zeus seemed finally touched by this sincerity and sighed deeply.

“Thetis may be just a Nymph of the sea, but my wife Hera has raised her, and I have taught her. We’ve already come to regard her as our own daughter…”

I don’t believe you for a second! To use someone and speak with such seeming affection…

Luo En inwardly rolled his eyes at the hypocrisy, but outwardly displayed a sincere face defending Zeus.

“I understand your hardship. You only wish not to entrust Thetis to the wrong person, hence you opt for someone you trust.”

“Understanding is good!” Hearing such a flawlessly logical reason, Zeus felt increasingly fond of the fledgling before him, almost as if reading his own thoughts.

At that moment, Luo En once again lifted his hand, earnestly imploring.

“Then, for Thetis’s future happiness, and to prove my resolve to you, I ask you to brand me with your divine mark, to supervise my actions and words!”

Zeus readily agreed, and a thunderbolt struck within Luo En’s body, forming a lightning-shaped mark on his arm, establishing some sort of mysterious connection between them.

Seeing that the other party had accepted his divine seal without resistance, becoming a secret ally he had positioned, the scheming King of Olympus couldn’t help but reveal a satisfied smile.

In this period, aside from going out to avoid that jealous woman at home, he had also investigated the background of the lad before him,

Before becoming a god, the boy had been a scribe in Knossos City and a loyal servant entrusted by King Minos, having personally participated in the war for Crete Island and contended with the deities of the sea, thus naturally carrying the label of opposition.

Plus, after Peleus’s death, he managed to divert disaster eastward, truly offending Poseidon to death.

And as a lesser deity of Hestia, he also possessed an extraordinary position, making him a very worthy target for recruiting.

Such a perfect pawn, Zeus was naturally willing to extend a favor by granting Thetis to him.

The only hesitation for His Majesty the King of Gods was the issue of loyalty.

But now, not only had the young man took the initiative to swear allegiance to him, he had also staked his soul as a guarantee, completely eliminating any worries Zeus might have had, which pleased him very much indeed.

Since he was now one of his own, there was no need to continue putting him through hardship.

With a slight wave of his hand, Zeus dispersed the thunderbolt, and the jail door crumbled at the sound, yet the shackles on Luo En remained unmoved.

Glancing doubtfully downwards, the King of Gods outside the cell was slightly astounded.

Mountain copper, Silver Star Sand, Orichalcum… Has Hephaestus gone mad? Using so many rare metals to forge a pair of shackles?

“It was my request…” Luo En said, looking sheepish, and explained in a low voice, “Although it was not intentional, I did offend your authority, and without your forgiveness, I would not dare to easily absolve myself of the crime, so I earnestly requested the God of Craftsmanship to forge a pair of shackles for me, ensuring that I could not break free easily.”

Hearing this, Zeus looked at Luo En with a gaze that carried a hint of complexity.

This kid, isn’t he a bit too earnest?

But with things as they were, Zeus could only shake his head helplessly.

“Never mind, as you wish, once you leave Olympus, you can go find Hephaestus, tell him that I have officially pardoned you, and agreed to your marriage with Thetis, and ask him to find a way to open your shackles for you.”

“Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!”

Luo En, getting what he wished for, immediately thanked him excitedly.

Zeus nodded slightly, and as Luo En stepped out of the jail, he asked casually.

“By the way, you seem to have a good relationship with Athena, what has she been up to recently?”

A chill went through Luo En’s heart, and he immediately understood another purpose for Zeus recruiting him.

To put it bluntly, His Majesty the King of Gods was equally uneasy about his daughter on War God Mountain, whose combat power was off the charts.

But unlike Poseidon, who was both weak and playful, Athena was extremely discreet in her actions, leaving no handle to be grabbed.

Hence, Zeus wanted to take the opportunity to plant a spy on War God Mountain as his eyes and ears, to monitor Athena’s movements.

However, Luo En, the spy within, was a double agent, playing the role of a very loyal traitor.

“Many goddesses have come to the mountain, and Lady Athena often gathers with them to discuss culture, poetry, philosophy, and the like. It seems she intends to implement some reforms in Athens, but I’m not exactly clear on the specifics.”

“Ah, she always loves to come up with new ideas,”

Zeus snorted lightly, letting go of his concern.

He was aware of the gathering of numerous goddesses on War God Mountain and knew that his daughter was not content with the status quo.

But they were only goddesses, who had no effect on his kingly power, and whatever they did in Athens was of no consequence.

With his worries eased, Zeus waved his hand contentedly.

“Alright, you can go back now. Should there be any issues in the future, you can report directly to me.”

Upon hearing this, Luo En nodded, then hesitated.

“There is something I’m not sure I should discuss with you.”

“Speak freely.”

Zeus smiled and gestured magnanimously for him to continue.

Upon getting approval, Luo En relaxed and began speaking solemnly.

“I suspect that Poseidon intends to harm you!”

Hearing this, Zeus, who had initially been a bit wary, let out a chuckle and dismissed the concern with a wave of his hand.

“Hmm, noted. I’ll keep an eye out in the future.”

Seeing Zeus’s calm reaction, Luo En grew anxious.

“It’s true! It seems he even has accomplices! You must be very careful!”

“Oh? Who might that be? Tell me more…”

Zeus asked with a light smile on his face, still somewhat unconcerned.

It was not his intention to dampen the enthusiasm of his subordinate.

On one hand, Poseidon caused trouble every other year, and moreover, Zeus had already warned him in advance, so there was no need for alarm.

On the other hand, he remembered this lad bore a grudge against Poseidon and was likely to exaggerate matters or pin blame on his own brother.

As expected, Luo En shook his head sheepishly.

“The situation was too chaotic then, the person was shrouded in black fog, and I did not get a good look at their face.”

Just as Zeus thought this was another baseless accusation, he saw his subordinate abruptly pull open his robe, speaking gravely.

“However, she left this on me!”

As a black seal with a ring shape resembling a labyrinth came into view, the previously unconcerned Zeus’s face transformed with shock.

—— The Wheel of Hecate!

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