Her suggestion shocked even Zeus. He truly hadn't expected that originally he only wanted to grant Hestia honor, but Hestia actually voluntarily offered such precious authority!
For any god, the authority of their own laws was always the most important, without exception.
And now Hestia actually offered her most fundamental and important essence with both hands. This was truly giving herself completely to him.
A ripple passed through Zeus's heart as he sighed inwardly: 'Setting aside everything else, with this move, she has truly firmly captured my heart.'
The fire goddess's love needed no words to express it. Her actions had already proven everything.
This was completely disregarding potential risks, truly having only him in her heart.
The Fire Master's direct and passionate love was something the amorous divine lord simply could not resist.
Hestia's approach had far greater impact than imagined.
She deepened the thunder's power even further, giving the great lightning dual thunder-fire damage—this was heavenly fire!
A completely new power that fused thunder's destruction with flame's vitality, supremely strong and yang, yet supremely gentle and good.
Zeus was silent for a moment. His voice was gentle and full of affection as he said: "Dear Hestia, you are my most intimate companion and sibling. How could I erode your authority and seize your power?"
Hestia's warm and bright smile instantly bloomed, like winter flames, so beautiful it made gods' hearts tremble.
She looked directly at Zeus, her voice firm: "Glorious God-King, that flame can accompany you is flame's supreme glory."
"I do this willingly. How could it be called erosion? Please agree to my request and let flame be with you!"
Zeus was moved in his heart. He raised his voice high, his majestic voice echoing throughout Olympus: "My dear Hestia, I thank you for your gift."
"In my name as Master of the Universe and King of the Gods, I declare that Hestia, sacred flame shall be eternally with me!"
"I declare that among all foundations of the universe, sacred fire is added as a basic element."
"Fire! Majestic and sacred, exorcising evil, destroying darkness, dispersing poison, creating, healing, purifying, punishing, sacrificing, destroying, rebirth, life, growth, vitality, power, warmth, burning, brightness, blazing heat."
"From this day forward, fire is the symbol of my God-King's glory, the symbol of wisdom and civilization, the symbol of life and vitality!"
He swept his gaze across the gods, asking in an unquestionable tone: "Gods, do you have any objections?"
The gods voiced their agreement in unison.
Facing Zeus who had reached an even higher level, no god raised any objections.
The gods' submission and awe once again reached a new height.
Zeus smiled gently at Hestia, full of tender affection: "Dear Hestia, from now on, we forever share fire's authority. This glory, you and I eternally share."
He paused for a moment, then continued: "Thank you for staying by my side. This is my happiness."
Hestia's beautiful and warm smile bloomed again, like a campfire rippling in the evening breeze. She smiled slightly, then elegantly sat back down, saying no more.
Her purpose had been achieved, even exceeding expectations!
Taking the initiative was a great success!
Perfect!
Having fought side by side for so long, she knew Zeus couldn't refuse sincere dedication and gentleness!
Beloved Zeus, captured!
Zeus looked toward Demeter, showing a gentle smile. Just seeing the shy and tender Demeter, his heart filled with infinite tenderness.
In this world, who wouldn't love gentle and kind harvest grain?
Zeus's voice was full of warmth and praise: "My dear Demeter, you are so gentle and loving, just like the great Mother of All Things. How much I love you."
"You bring life and vitality to the world, allowing all mortal spirits to thrive on earth, living in peace and happiness."
"Here, I Zeus, grant you supreme honor and authority!"
"All plant growth and endings in the world shall be under your control. All grain growth and harvest in the world, whether golden wheat waves or abundant fruit, or fragrant flowers and grass, shall all be your sacred domain."
"You are the world's prosperous vitality. All living beings respect you, love you. Happiness is forever with you."
Demeter slowly rose. Her soft hair fluttered gently in the radiance. Those green eyes now looked at Zeus with lustrous moisture, flashing with subtle shy light.
Her pink lips pressed together lightly, making a sound as soft as summer wind blowing through wheat waves. Though she spoke softly and gently, her voice was incredibly firm:
"Your Majesty the God-King, it was you who rescued us with supreme might, freeing us from the former God-King's belly. It was you who led us to defeat the once invincible God-King Kronos. It was you who defeated the son of Sky Father Uranus and overthrew the old order. It was you who established the new cosmic order, bringing light and hope."
"Without you, no god could defeat the former God-King. All the current universe's prosperity and harmony would not exist. We would still live in fear of darkness and devouring until complete extinction."
The affectionate Demeter, her gentle voice carrying infinite reverence and dedication to Zeus: "I request to place my agricultural harvest and growth authority under your invincible thunder, letting it accept your guidance and protection."
"Great Zeus, all plants in this world grow because of your thunder and rain. You are the cloud and rain god who summons wind and rain, moistens the world, and brings life to all beings!"
"Your honor is my supreme glory. Your rain and dew will nourish my domain!"
Zeus was silent for a moment or two, then smiled gently: "Dear Demeter, thank you for your gentleness and dedication. I will forever cherish this sentiment and keep it in my heart, never forgetting. From today, we are eternally together."
Demeter smiled softly and sat down gently. Zeus nodded at her with a smile.
Now many goddesses were already crying out inwardly that this was bad.
Terrible! The competing goddesses were too proactive, falling behind!
As for the gods, watching Zeus continuously gain more powerful authority, they were becoming increasingly numb.
This wasn't right. How was this new God-King getting stronger and stronger?
Although it didn't matter much, since adding anything to invincibility made no difference.
But they couldn't help secretly wondering: Are laws something you share so casually?
Doing this, if the God-King wanted to devour you, it would be too simple.
Are you really that confident?
After Demeter sat down, those green eyes occasionally stole glances at Zeus. Her nature was too gentle and shy to directly look at Zeus's majestic and charming divine countenance, only able to sneak peeks with peripheral vision.
Even being able to look a few more times filled her heart with sweet satisfaction.
Only that hidden affection was completely transparent in the gods' eyes.
Zeus turned his gaze to the most dazzling goddess in the divine hall—the most beautiful Hera.
His designated Queen of Heaven, most beloved wife (one of them).
His majestic face radiated a gentle smile, his voice full of praise and deep affection: "Dear Hera, beautiful Hera, the brightest, most brilliant and radiant goddess!"
"Because the world has you, it becomes ever more colorful and full of vigorous vitality. Because the world has you, it becomes ever more prosperous and flourishing, with all things and spirits continuing brilliantly."
Zeus's powerful voice echoed through the hall: "From this day forward, all life reproduction and birth in the universe shall be under your control. The continuation of all spirits exists because of you. You are the supreme Mother Goddess of life reproduction! The Great Mother Goddess of all things and spirits in the universe!"
Zeus smiled, with endless expectation, very gently saying to her: "Goddess of reproduction, please use your sacred power to make the world more prosperous, letting life's radiance spread to every corner of the universe."
Hearing Zeus's gentle words of expectation, Hera's heart involuntarily softened.
She looked at Zeus's handsome and majestic face. She had so many things to say, wanting to express her feelings and determination, but she knew now wasn't the right time.
Actually, even when the two gods were alone together, with her proud and reserved personality, she couldn't easily speak those tender words of love.
Hera's perfect and flawless figure slowly rose, elegantly nodding in salute. She calmly said just one sentence, but it was enough to express everything: "Great Zeus, forever and ever, I will follow by your side, forever loyal (loving) to you, until death!"
Zeus showed an incredibly intimate smile: "We are forever together, my dear Goddess Hera."
The peerless Hera, hearing Zeus's words, felt her heart tremble. She sat down gently, her heart already wrapped in endless sweetness.
After Zeus finished speaking, he looked toward the gods and asked softly: "Gods, do you have any objections?"
Naturally, the gods had none.
Having finished distributing authority and glory among his family, Zeus's gaze shifted. It was time for the other gods.
He looked toward the many primordial Titans and said loudly: "Great Oceanus, gentle Tethys, cosmic cornerstone Crius, beautiful Eurybia, bright Hyperion, radiant Theia, your strong support and selfless dedication to me, I Zeus will forever remember and never forget!"
"Here, before the cosmic gods, I make another sacred and eternal promise to you: you will forever be the foundation of the universe, will forever enjoy supreme honor, will forever share the world's glory with me Zeus, becoming an indispensable part of the universe!"
Several great gods who served as the universe's foundation heard this and solemnly rose with their towering figures. They bowed deeply to Zeus with utmost solemnity: "Illustrious Zeus, great God-King, thank you for your justice and generosity. You will surely guide the universe toward eternity!"
"We likewise swear to you here: we will forever defend the sacred righteous order you have established!"
Zeus nodded with a smile, indicating for the great gods to be seated.
Then his gaze turned to the goddess of sacred righteous order, Themis.
Great Themis, just Themis, righteous Themis, charming Themis.
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