Zeus's expression became incredibly solemn. He looked around at the gods and declared with utmost seriousness and majesty: "Unlimited power brings enormous disaster to all existence in the universe! Too many painful facts have already proven this cruel point."
"Here, I, Zeus, in the name of the God-King, solemnly invite the most fair and just Sacred Justice and Order Goddess Themis to serve as my deputy!"
After speaking, Zeus immediately looked toward the seated Themis: "Dear Themis, I invite you to supervise my rule over the universe, assist me in governing the universe, defend cosmic justice and truth, maintain universal order and balance, and judge all errors and evils!"
Zeus's profound gaze now carried an indescribable tenderness and longing as he softly requested: "Dear Themis, most brilliant and dazzling justice and order, sacred and wise you, would you be willing to forever stand at my right hand, becoming my most solid pillar and guide?"
Hearing this, the gods in the hall each felt tremendous waves surge in their hearts. More than shocked, they were absolutely astounded!
They had never imagined that the new God-King would voluntarily put shackles on himself, granting another such enormous supervisory and judicial power.
This power was truly given without limits, completely beyond imagination!
The new God-King was truly a good God-King! Merciful, generous, and restrained!
Since the universe and world had existed, no deity had ever been willing to find restrictions for themselves, voluntarily placing their power under supervision, let alone a God-King.
If one couldn't do whatever they wanted, what was the point of being God-King?
Yet now, a God-King who voluntarily restricted himself had actually appeared!
This move won Zeus the hearts of all gods in one leap, soothing all divine unease. The gods truly revered Zeus's magnanimity.
Regarding Themis about to gain power second only to the God-King, the gods had no objections. They might doubt anyone, but they would never doubt Themis's character.
Even though Zeus's character was now sufficient for divine reverence, compared to the trust Themis held in the gods' hearts, it could only be said—far inferior.
The beautiful and just goddess of justice felt her heart surge with emotion, the turbulence in her heart almost impossible to suppress.
Everything Zeus had done hadn't disappointed her!
She rose abruptly, strode to Zeus's front, then suddenly drew her sword and knelt on one knee.
She held the judgment sword symbolizing her power and justice with both hands, pointing the hilt toward Zeus. Her dignified eyes filled with determination as she declared with resounding words:
"Your Majesty the God-King, thank you for your favor and trust! From this moment, I will forever defend the sacred righteous order you have established, protecting all justice and balance in the universe!"
The justice goddess's unwavering oath echoed grandly through the hall: "As long as you do not abandon justice, as long as you do not deviate from the path of righteousness, I will forever stand by your side, becoming your most loyal assistant!"
"My sword will forever fight for you, cutting down all injustice and evil; my scales will forever weigh right and wrong for you, measuring good and evil, ensuring cosmic justice and balance!"
Zeus's majestic face showed a satisfied smile. He gently waved his right hand, and a pure white divine seat radiating sacred brilliance appeared behind his right side.
He smiled at Themis: "Dear Themis, I'll have to trouble you with everything from now on. With you by my side, I'm always at peace; with you protecting the universe, it will surely welcome happiness!"
Themis's solemn and beautiful face showed firm expression. She nodded heavily to Zeus, then sheathed her sword with meticulous movements, subsequently sitting upright on the divine seat beside Zeus.
The goddess of justice had personally witnessed and experienced everything Zeus had done during this time, which had completely conquered her heart.
Zeus was the greatest God-King!
Surpassing any past ruler!
He not only possessed unmatched power that awed the universe, but also had the courage and wisdom to create new order, and most importantly—an unwavering heart for justice and mercy!
Having a merciful God-King was the greatest fortune for all beings in the universe!
Zeus then looked toward Mnemosyne, saying gently: "Respected Goddess of Civilization and Memory, you are the foundation of all living beings' continuation."
"You are the embodiment and eternal guardian of all memories. Your existence ensures that all historical events, all knowledge, and all experiences in the universe do not disappear with time's passage, thus maintaining cosmic continuity and stable order."
"You further ensure memory's inheritance and civilization's flourishing development, being the eternal source of all knowledge, history, and artistic inspiration. With your existence, the universe can become ever more wonderful and beautiful, continuously evolving."
"I earnestly request that you forever stand at my left hand, record all the universe's rise and fall for me, help me fill in gaps, give me the most valuable advice for my rule, making the universe more beautiful and perfect because of this?"
Mnemosyne felt extremely satisfied in her heart.
Ha, Night oh Night, you're ultimately staying underground. Only we sisters can eternally accompany Zeus!
How dare you compare with us sisters?
She lightly curved her lips, showing a charming smile full of wisdom.
Her clear voice, full of enchantment, echoed in the hall: "Great Your Majesty the God-King, being able to stand by your side and become your most intimate assistant is simply the supreme honor I could never ask for enough! I'm willing to forever stay by your side, until death, until everything of everything, forever and ever!"
Several goddesses in the hall heard Mnemosyne's words and raised their eyebrows. This low-key old goddess's tone was wrong!
These words sounded so much like a demonstration!
Usually keeping a low profile, supposedly dignified and elegant, why was she full of seductive charm today!
Hateful!
Why are there so many goddesses watching Zeus!
All seductive little slutty gods!
Just know how to seduce the God-King!
Mnemosyne even specifically raised an eyebrow at Lady Night. Lady Night's originally sweet smile instantly became cold as frost.
That hateful stinking goddess!
But Mnemosyne couldn't stay happy for long.
Zeus likewise invited Mnemosyne to sit behind him. Next, he looked toward the goddess of wisdom—Metis.
In his golden eyes, what now showed was undisguised tenderness and deep love, as if the entire universe contained only her.
"My dear Metis, my love, what more can I say about you?"
"You are my eternal, inseparable beloved."
"My love, please forever stay by my side."
Although everyone knew about Metis and Zeus's relationship, now Zeus actually directly "officially announced" his love at such a solemn and public divine assembly, in front of all deities.
In just an instant, many goddesses in the hall had their good moods completely destroyed, their hearts filled with jealousy and unwillingness. Countless goddesses gritted their teeth with hatred, nearly fainting from this news.
They envied almost to madness. How they wished Zeus could also formally declare his love for them in front of all the great gods of the universe!
That was a scene that, just thinking about it, filled their entire divinity with happiness so dizzying.
According to conservation laws, since some gods were unhappy, some gods must be extremely happy now.
That's right, their good moods had all transferred to Metis.
Also, the Ocean God couple was now beaming with joy.
At this divine assembly determining the universe's future destiny, Zeus unhesitatingly "officially announced" his love, openly expressing his deep affection for Metis in front of all the great gods of the universe, especially those goddesses.
At this moment, this sincere and passionate confession directly broke down all remaining psychological defenses in Metis's heart, completely submerging her entire being in an ocean of sweetness and happiness, with no other thoughts.
Her infinite wisdom divinity was now completely obscured by waves of happiness. All reason and calculation seemed insignificant at this moment.
Nothing else mattered to her anymore. Only Zeus's love filled her entire heart.
Even the things she had seen earlier that made her feel sour were now cast behind her, vanishing into nothing.
You little slutty goddesses, so what if you seduce Zeus!
He loves only me most!
Metis barely restrained her urge to throw herself into Zeus's arms. She quickly rose and came before Zeus, kneeling submissively and lovingly at Zeus's knees.
She held Zeus's broad and powerful right hand with both hands, pressing it tightly to her heart, feeling the warmth and strength from her beloved.
Mm. Zeus felt it too.
She raised her head. Her golden wisdom eyes now contained only infinite love, reflecting only Zeus's handsome and majestic face, with nothing else in the world.
With soft, happy, excited feelings and a trembling voice, she made an incredibly sincere and eternal vow before Zeus:
"Zeus, my beloved, my one and only, my master, my everything! I will forever stay by your side. No matter how the universe changes, no matter how the world transforms, my love for you will remain eternally unchanged, transcending all time and space!"
Zeus smiled warmly, gently stroking the soft purple hair of his beloved goddess at his knees, giving the goddess who had been overwhelmed by happiness and was somewhat intoxicated a tender and loving look, then continued rewarding merits.
Metis drowsily and dreamily lay against Zeus's knee, unwilling to move at all.
The various looks from numerous goddesses shot at her were like icy silver needles, but they only added greater happiness and sweetness for her.
She deliberately didn't return to her seat.
Zeus had already turned his gaze to Styx. He smiled gently: "Dear Styx, my close comrade! Your unwavering loyalty, I will forever remember!"
"It was you who first came to help me when I was most isolated and helpless; it was you who first set foot on Olympus to express submission and support to me! It is you who forever serve me wholeheartedly, and it was you who led your entire family to support me wholeheartedly!"
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