The seawater gathered, concentrating on the shattered body, striving to take human form.
Hiss! The delicate jade hand of the ocean fairy transformed into a ferocious dragon claw, wrapped in broken spacetime patterns, brutally penetrating the barely formed divine body that had just gathered.
Crack! Layers of crystal-clear, glass-like time amber extended along the dragon claw, completely sealing the Sea God's body.
From Garon's sudden attack, the Sea God's resistance, to his severe injury and sealing, all this happened in just a moment.
Sealing and suppressing Poseidon with lightning speed and storing him in an alternate space, time resumed its flow, and a scorching sun orb shot away from the sea.
At the same time.
Outside the golden palace, Poseidon's trident trembled, sensing something unusual. It buzzed through the seawater, transforming into a stream of light, smashing through the gate, and entering the Sea God's bedchamber.
A strong arm rose, catching the trident.
'Poseidon' held the trident, planting it on the ground. Behind him on the bed lay the unconscious ocean fairy.
"An unknown being disguised as Apollo, the Sun God, ambushed me. Trident, seal the ocean and chase with me!"
Poseidon commanded storms and waves, holding the trident, rapidly chasing the fleeing sun. However, the opponent was too fast and quickly exited the sea's domain, forcing Poseidon to stop the pursuit.
"My Lord, are you alright?"
At this time, the trident transmitted a thought.
"I'm fine."
'Poseidon' responded briefly.
Afterward, Poseidon returned to the golden palace and summoned a sea yasha, ordering, "Ascend Mount Olympus and meet with Apollo. Tell him that an unknown being disguised as him tried to ambush me."
"Ask him to come to the Sea God Palace to discuss who this entity might be."
The sea yasha, with a body covered in blue scales, spread its wings and flew towards Mount Olympus.
Aside from the Eternal Sun, no one knew that Poseidon had been silently replaced.
Even Poseidon's trident hadn't noticed its master's change.
'Poseidon' exhaled and turned to look at the unconscious real ocean fairy.
The moment Garon disguised as the ocean fairy, he enveloped her within himself, causing her to lose consciousness, unaware of subsequent events.
Stepping closer to the ocean fairy, the now replaced Poseidon placed his hand on her head, selectively erasing some of her recent memories, erasing the seagull god from her mind.
As 'Poseidon' called, the ocean fairy gradually awoke.
Upon opening her eyes, Amphitrite saw the majestic 'Poseidon.'
She was slightly startled, then showed a fearful expression, lowering her head anxiously, not daring to look at the Sea God's face, murmuring, "Great Sea God, please spare me. I am just a small fairy, unable to bear your favor."
'Poseidon' lifted her delicate chin, raising her head to face him.
"Foolish fairy, I told you, the will of the gods cannot be defied."
"But, to ease your fear, I have decided to change my will."
As Garon adapted to Poseidon's identity, his thoughts aligned with this powerful deity. However, Garon knew he wasn't truly Poseidon, just playing a role, so he still had his own thoughts. Since Poseidon's status wasn't very high, he couldn't erode Garon's independent will, so there was no worry about becoming the real Poseidon over time.
"If you truly resist becoming my sea queen, I will send you back to Naxos Island. Then, you will lose my love."
"Think carefully and tell me your final decision."
Having become Poseidon, Garon felt an intense love for the ocean fairy but could control this desire, remaining unaffected.
Hearing the Sea God's words, Amphitrite was momentarily stunned.
The Sea God seemed not as domineering and fierce as the legends said. Though outwardly tyrannical and unyielding, he was willing to change his will for her, lowering himself.
Isn't this a form of romance?
At this moment, stories of princes and Cinderellas, kings and shepherdesses, and other romantic tales filled the ocean fairy's mind.
The Sea God's arrogance now seemed like a charming attribute to her.
Especially his final words, like a threat but also a plea: If you choose to leave me, you will lose my love.
Using modern terms, the Sea God's current impression on the fairy could be seen as 'tsundere.'
"Great Sea God, I... I don't completely resist your love. I'm just a little lost."
The ocean fairy shyly lowered her head, twirling her fingers anxiously, speaking weakly.
Garon: ...
Why did she suddenly change her mind? And she genuinely seems to have developed feelings for the Sea God, despite previously wanting to escape at all costs.
Garon doubted his judgment.
It shouldn't be like this. She should be overjoyed to return to Naxos Island.
"My portrayal of the Sea God caused a contrast, changing her impression of me."
After a brief contemplation, Garon realized why the ocean fairy had changed her mind.
If it were the real Sea God, he wouldn't take a step back. He would force the ocean fairy to comply, even threatening her sisters' lives. He loved the ocean fairy but didn't need her genuine love, just her presence.
"To maintain the Sea God's identity, I can only accept Amphitrite."
Given Poseidon's nature, rejecting the ocean fairy now would raise suspicion, contrary to his character.
Neither Garon nor the current Poseidon were indecisive.
Moreover, 'Poseidon' did genuinely feel a strong affection for the ocean fairy.
Garon, now as the Sea God, decided to go with the flow, making the shy fairy his queen.
"Foolish fairy, I will hold a grand banquet to marry you as my queen. The endless sea and myriad waters will bless and celebrate you."
The ocean fairy nodded obediently, feeling her body soften under the Sea God's fiery gaze.
Soon, in the Sea God's palace, the sounds of gentle singing were far more melodious than on Naxos Island.
A few days later, as the sun rose from the horizon, a grand celebration was held for the Sea God's marriage. Countless sea creatures gathered, presenting gifts, and the vast ocean played music in celebration.
Moreover, it wasn't just a wedding for the sea queen.
Due to the queen's close bond with her sisters and reluctance to part from them, the Sea God considerately took the other six ocean fairies as concubines, bringing them to the golden Sea God palace.
Shortly after.
The sea yasha ascended Mount Olympus, entered the heavens, and met Apollo in the Sun God Palace.
"Messenger of the Sea God, why are you here?"
In the brilliant, godly palace, the Sun God sat high on his throne, his eyes shining, looking down at the kneeling sea yasha, asking in a deep voice.
"Noble Sun God, I come by the Sea God's command."
The sea yasha conveyed the message according to the Sea God's orders.
The Sun God's face showed confusion and thought.
"An unsuccessful ambush on Poseidon by someone disguised as me?"
"Someone who can deceive Poseidon... not simple."
The Sun God took this message seriously.
For some reason, in the past three centuries, the Sun God Apollo had a vague feeling, sensing another Sun God walking the mortal world, but he could never confirm it.
"It seems my feeling was correct."
"There indeed is another 'Sun God,' likely the one who ambushed Poseidon."
"Who is he, and what is his goal?"
After a brief contemplation, the Sun God stood, transforming into a blazing white light, quickly leaving the Sun God Palace and Olympus.
A beam of light shot into the sea, piercing the water layers, heading straight for the Sea God Palace.
Then, the light turned into the Sun God Apollo, facing Poseidon in the Sea God Palace.
Noticing the wedding decorations still present, Apollo's gaze shifted slightly, saying, "Poseidon, did you hold a wedding celebration?"
The Sea God nodded, saying, "I found my queen."
"Why didn't you invite the gods of Olympus?"
"Inviting the gods would overshadow my presence. Here, the focus can only be on me."
The Sea God replied, his attitude as arrogant as ever.
The Sun God didn't care about the wedding, just asking casually.
He came here for serious business.
Under the Sea God's gaze, the handsome god frowned slightly, saying, "Poseidon, what exactly happened? Did someone disguise as me to ambush you?"
"Was the disguise so good that you couldn't see through it?"
'Poseidon' looked serious, saying, "Yes, the disguise was excellent, seemingly connected to your domain."
"Think carefully, do you recall any familiar targets?"
The Sun God thought deeply, saying slowly, "I once felt another solar domain, but it was too faint to be certain."
"Gods' intuition is never unfounded. What you encountered might be my sensed target."
"Poseidon, think carefully, was the solar domain just a disguise, or real?"
"This is crucial."
If he could gain another solar domain or a similar power, Apollo felt his long-stalled strength might advance.
Suddenly, Poseidon's eyes narrowed, standing up, shouting at the Sun God, "Bold fiend, trying to deceive me again? You think disguising as Apollo can fool me repeatedly?"
"The great and wise god never repeats mistakes!"
The Sun God was slightly stunned, saying, "Poseidon, what are you saying? Are you so confused you can't tell the
truth?"
Poseidon's gaze sharpened, saying, "Still daring to argue!"
Without giving the Sun God a chance to explain, Poseidon raised his arm, "Trident! Come!"
A stream of light instantly broke through the air, landing in his palm, the trident embodying the power of the endless sea and gold storms.
Boom!
The seawater shattered into a clear path as Poseidon, holding the trident, struck straight at the Sun God's chest.
The Sun God's face changed, realizing Poseidon was serious, not daring to be careless.
Poseidon's trident, equal to Zeus' lightning spear and wielded by the powerful Poseidon, could easily tear the land into the sea, possessing unimaginable might.
A dazzling light formed a shield in front of the Sun God, blocking Poseidon's advance.
"Poseidon, you're truly mistaken!"
The Sun God shouted angrily.
At the same time.
Behind the Sun God, another sun suddenly shone, golden light sweeping over, nearly assimilating the shield in front of the Sun God.
"Where did this demon come from, daring to disguise as me?"
"Hmm, interesting, it seems to have a similar solar domain, no wonder it could deceive the Sea God."
Another Apollo appeared, handsome and smiling brightly.
Hiss!
The trident, unstoppable, shattered the weakened shield, piercing through Apollo's body, nailing him to the ground.
"You! Poseidon, you've been deceived... I am the real Apollo."
Apollo's light dimmed, his body cracked, destroyed by the trident's power, filled with spider-web-like fissures.
"Hmph, still trying to argue! You doubt me, a god's judgment?"
The other Apollo stepped closer, his eyes like golden suns, looking down at the 'Apollo' nailed to the ground.
"Some demon, impressive abilities, similar to mine, but deceiving the gods of Olympus? Ridiculous."
Apollo's hand glowed with radiant golden light, like a small sun.
Hiss!
The glowing hand plunged into the defenseless Apollo's forehead, extracting a crystal with burning, bright, warm solar attributes.
"You..."
Dimmed and weak, Apollo looked at 'Poseidon' and 'Apollo.'
At this moment, he realized they were likely in cahoots.
Incredibly, he couldn't identify their true forms, especially Poseidon. Apollo couldn't tell if he was deceived or if the Sea God was a fellow impostor.
If the latter, the consequences were dire.
"Olympus... is in danger... Father..."
With this emerging thought, Apollo's consciousness faded into eternal darkness.
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