The Queen of the Underworld has returned to her throne!
For the Underworld, this clearly signifies an improvement, without a doubt. This enhancement not only affects the Underworld itself, but the current Underworld, ruled by the God-King of the heavens, has also expanded its influence.
A stream of divine power spread into the distance, as if trying to completely cover everything. This immense divine power made people instinctively close their eyes and quietly experience it—what exactly is this?
But soon...
The gods felt it—the Underworld had ascended once again.
Huh? Why?
No way!
What's going on?
The gods were utterly bewildered. Did something go wrong somewhere? Or, at which step did something not go as expected? It just didn't feel right! This shouldn't be happening, right? Isn't this a little too strange?
The gods were extremely confused. Even though the Underworld was expected to improve over the 10 million years of Hades' reign as God-King, it shouldn't have happened so fast.
Isn't this speed a bit too much? And what exactly is improving? Why did it suddenly end up like this? This is definitely a little too bizarre!
Just thinking about it feels too absurd. Everyone looked at each other, finding the whole situation unnervingly strange. No one could accept or understand what was happening.
The Queen of the Underworld?
Hmm...
Even if the birth of the Queen of the Underworld brought new blood and life to the Underworld, it shouldn't have resulted in this. Doesn't this defy all logic? No matter how you look at it, something feels off!
It's no joke. From any angle, it feels this way.
This is indeed no joke.
The gods were genuinely perplexed.
But!
The gods' confusion didn't mean Poseidon and Zeus were in the dark. Poseidon and Zeus were fully aware that this improvement in the Underworld was due to the birth of Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld.
To Poseidon, this wasn't surprising. The birth of the Queen completed the Underworld, so its rise in power was only natural.
But for Zeus, this was something he simply couldn't accept.
No!
No!
Why Hades?!
Zeus felt his molars were on the verge of shattering. He was filled with discontent! He was extremely unwilling to accept this! It's not like he didn't have qualified goddesses around him—Metis, Hera—they were all perfectly capable. Even if he hadn't chosen one of them yet...
Yet here's the result? What's the meaning of this? How could the Underworld rise in power simply because it gained a queen, while the heavens remained unchanged? Just by filling the role of the Queen of the Underworld, Hades gained all this power?
Huh?!
Zeus' eyes flashed with lightning as he burned with anger. This was infuriating.
There are certain things...
When someone else has something you don't, it might not upset you too much, because if you want to improve, you can only work harder to acquire or take what others have. That's understandable.
But there are certain things...
When you and someone else both have the same thing, but in your hands, it seems like mere decoration, while in the other person's hands, it suddenly brings immense benefit and power—it's as if the universe is mocking you.
This is simply too infuriating!
The Queen of the Underworld, the Queen of Heaven, the Queen of the Seas.
Everyone has one. Everyone benefits from it, that's undeniable. These roles represent a second-in-command position and complete the divine order. Naturally, there's an increase in power.
But the problem is...
Look at my improvement—3%. Meanwhile, Hades' Underworld jumps by 10%?!
What?!
Is this even the same thing?
Anyone would question if something went wrong along the way! It just feels so off from every angle. This is completely nonsensical!
Zeus' current state was completely understandable.
"Hmph!"
Zeus' eyes flashed with lightning as he let out a cold snort, clearly displeased and utterly frustrated.
After a moment of thought, Zeus asked, "Prometheus, do you think we have a chance to deal with Persephone?"
Zeus' eyes gleamed with a strange light. He was a classic opportunist. Of course, no goddess could be considered ugly, and Persephone was undeniably one of the most beautiful. Naturally, Zeus had some other thoughts as well.
However!
At this moment, Zeus was more focused on the idea of upsetting Hades a little.
"..."
Prometheus fell silent, staring at Zeus with an odd look. He genuinely didn't know how to respond.
Do you even realize what you're saying?
At that moment, Prometheus firmly solidified his belief—Zeus is utterly useless, a complete joke. He has to be replaced! Abel! Abel must take over! This Zeus is worthless trash!
Is this the kind of thing a proper king would say?
Prometheus wanted to openly mock Zeus. Seriously? You need to use your brain for once. That's the Queen of the Underworld! And you're thinking of making a move on her?
Ha ha ha...
Prometheus knew very well that if the heavens made any moves, it would only end with the Underworld marching in and taking heads. Don't think it's impossible! Poseidon would happily stand by and watch the spectacle.
After all...
In the grand scheme of things, while the major rules might not change, the minor ones can certainly be adjusted. And don't forget, Zeus already has a fourth-generation God-King son, Abel. Do you think Hades wouldn't dare kill you and then support your son to take over?
In fact...
Hades doesn't even care about becoming the supreme God-King. Otherwise, he could've wiped out the lot of you and taken the throne for himself long ago. The ancient gods and the mythical realm wouldn't stop him.
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