In the end, what choice did Hypnos and Thanatos, the twin gods, ultimately make? No one knows for sure.
However, one thing is certain: the twin gods did not become the Lords of the Underworld's World Tree.
As for the reason? It's simple! The timing wasn't right.
For the Underworld, the most crucial event at the moment was the second Holy War.
The second Holy War was even more significant for the Underworld than the first one.
The reason is straightforward. If the first Holy War was about victory, then the second Holy War is about honor. If all the agreements with Athena are already in place and everything is set in stone, what happens if the Underworld loses?
Haha~~~
It would be a massive loss of face. If things were to really go wrong, it would be difficult to fix.
Because of this, the twin gods, who are the primary commanders of the Underworld in the Holy War, naturally chose not to break through at this time. They would wait until after the war to ascend and become Lords of the Earth and God-Kings.
However...
While Hypnos and Thanatos made their choice, things were different within the Underworld.
Terrifying bolts of lightning flickered in the air, transforming into black and dark red thunder. The appearance of this lightning seemed to indicate that the laws governing it were not the ordinary laws of thunder.
"Hm?"
Aether lifted his head, a hint of joy in his eyes, and softly said, "Eris, you've succeeded!"
As the eldest brother, Aether took his family very seriously. He was especially concerned about his siblings.
Since Eris had entered the Heavenly Realm shortly after her birth, no one knew exactly what she had experienced over the years.
Although Eris had succeeded in the end, one cannot simply judge the process by the outcome. That would be disingenuous.
Clearly, Eris had not had an easy time over the years.
After all, the Underworld is not the same as the Heavenly Realm, where the open and covert struggles are well-known.
That's why Aether had been eagerly awaiting Eris's success. While it was nearly impossible for Eris to fail after seizing Zeus's essence of the God-King, the definition of success could still vary.
Even if success was almost guaranteed, Aether, as the elder brother, could not help but worry about his younger sister.
"Haha~~~"
"This is enough!"
Aether stood up and left his space inferno, heading toward Eris's location.
At the same time, in the Pure Land of Elysium:
Hades calmly said, "Sister, could you check on Eris for me?"
"Of course!"
Hestia nodded immediately, stood up, and left. She would handle the matter.
Hades continued to gaze into the distance, deep in thought.
Eris had succeeded! Yes, Eris had perfectly absorbed the essence of Zeus. The million years spent on this had been well worth it for her.
As for the time that passed?
If anyone else had the chance to walk the same path as Eris and become a God-King, they would do anything for it without hesitation. That is the undeniable truth.
This is the true path to becoming a God-King!
What would happen if one could truly walk that path? It goes without saying that the rewards would be unimaginable.
This is a path that not just anyone can tread. Just because Eris succeeded does not mean other gods can achieve the same.
Not to mention, Eris had dared to face Zeus directly. During the conflict between Zeus and the Earth Goddess, she made her move. Whether this was good or bad is up for debate.
Zeus, Abel, and Apollo—three flawed God-Kings—ultimately merged into one, becoming the reborn Bolos!
Is this a good thing?
For Hades, this was a bad development, as it meant his opponent had become even stronger.
However, for Eris, it was undoubtedly a great thing. She had truly succeeded and could now step into the ranks of the God-Kings.
But again, the question arises: could other gods do what Eris did? When faced with such an opportunity, would they really have the courage to act as she did?
Haha~~~
These actions aren't things that can be accomplished with just a few words. Not any random god could step up and seize such an opportunity.
This is no joke!
It is an undeniable fact.
This applies to all gods.
Remember, this is not a matter to be taken lightly.
Hades understood this clearly and saw it with great clarity.
Naturally, given the circumstances, Eris becoming a God-King earned Hades's admiration. She had found her opportunity amid countless challenges.
It could be said that Eris had truly shown her remarkable abilities in every aspect.
This was also why Hades admired and appreciated her so much.
...
Meanwhile, Eris awoke. Her eyes sparkled with black and dark red lightning, representing her control over the laws of conflict and chaos.
At this moment, terrifying divine power surged from her body—the power unique to a God-King.
Moreover, unlike Aether and her other elder siblings, who had only reached the basic level of God-King, Eris had integrated this power almost perfectly. It was as if she had already reached a near-perfect level of God-King power.
This...
This was incredibly intriguing.
As everyone knows, unless a god has accumulated immense power over time, it is impossible for a newly ascended God-King to match the power of those born into the role.
In the mythic world, such miracles are cherished. Simply stepping into the rank of God-King is a monumental achievement. Expecting more would be unrealistic!
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