Mephisto and four other Nether Gods of God-King level completed their arrangements and returned to the Underworld.
With this, the Underworld fell into a state of calm.
As for the affairs of the mortal realm, the Underworld seemed to lose all interest.
This feeling was strange, yet somehow it felt expected after a moment's thought.
Not only that, but with the Underworld's withdrawal from the affairs of the mortal world, Poseidon, Polus, and Athena also seemed to retreat, as though in seclusion, refraining from intervention.
In such a short time, the other gods were left perplexed.
What was happening? Or rather, what was going on with the gods?
The abrupt withdrawal of these four God-Kings left the gods uncertain. Normally, these powerful figures shaped the battlefield, allowing the gods to gauge their own actions. But with the four in hiding, everything had become unpredictable, shifting in ways that felt truly alarming.
After all, who knew what lay ahead? The uncertainty itself was terrifying.
Thus, the race war on the mortal plane slipped into a temporary lull. The gods avoided reckless moves, ever wary of the four God-Kings. Despite their immense power, even the Ancient Gods, or rather, the Creator God, held positions beyond the comprehension of ordinary gods.
Ordinary people imagine an emperor's life as one of ultimate luxury, perhaps even that they plow fields with golden tools. In a similar vein, the gods only vaguely understood the danger that the God-Kings represented. To them, the God-Kings embodied levels of power that they could hardly begin to fathom.
Now, everything stood at a precarious balance, in stark contrast to before. This strange, tense peace had persisted for close to a million years. For a million years, the four God-Kings had refrained from appearing, letting everything unfold on its own. And as a result, the entire mythical world had spiraled into utter madness.
The race war was plunged into unrestrained chaos, gods clashing with gods and races warring against each other.
Yes, even the gods had begun to experience small conflicts among themselves. While they had yet to join the fray directly, it was clear this was not far off. If things continued at this rate, full-scale involvement would be inevitable.
This was no small matter. The mounting friction proved how terrifying a war of the gods could be.
The race war had indeed entered a phase of madness, with no clear victor in sight. Even the giant race, blessed with Titan bloodlines, was suffering defeat after defeat. While their power was formidable, they faced opponents whose strength was anything but weak. The course of the war had made it clear that things were changing in profound ways.
This terrifying war swept through everything, plunging the entire battlefield into uncontrollable chaos.
In the Underworld…
"Haha!"
Persephone smiled slyly, saying, "Finally, they can't hold back any longer. It's clear that these gods have reached their limit. But that's good. Their impatience will make everything that follows much simpler."
"Hehehe…"
Persephone covered her mouth as she laughed, her eyes gleaming.
"Queen of the Underworld," Pandora said softly from her side. "Should we begin our intervention now?"
Persephone considered for a moment, then shook her head. "Pandora, there's no rush. The matters of the mortal world are none of our concern. However, based on what you've observed, do you think humanity will be defeated?"
"Unlikely," Pandora replied after a brief pause. "The war is growing more terrifying by the day, and humanity's power only increases. Recently, humans have displayed strength approaching that of the Titans' Chief God. This is precisely why the gods are becoming restless."
"If the gods don't intervene, humanity's growth will become unstoppable, and the final outcome will be inevitable."
Eris added with admiration, "This is why humans were destined to be the main players. Their power, their boundless potential… It's astonishing to see the strength they can unleash over time."
"There's no need to hurry," Persephone said with a calm smile. "The Earth Goddess has poured so much effort into nurturing that God-King. He's nearly ready to be born. Once he is, the gods will join the fray in full force, and that will be the right moment for the Underworld to act."
Persephone's smile grew more dangerous, and a glint appeared in her eyes. She understood well that she needed to seize the perfect opportunity.
For the Underworld, this chance was invaluable. If they missed it, the next opportunity to evolve and strengthen might be eons away. Thus, the Underworld had to grasp this moment, or the consequences would be far-reaching.
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