66.
Simply put, mythology is the story of gods.
When I only heard of it as a story before reincarnation, my impressions were limited to thinking it was a bit weird or that gods were all self-centered, but upon directly facing such a god, I could only think it was disgusting.
Well, the God of the Bible was properly courteous, and Greek mythology is famously called a messed-up mythology, so it might be an incorrect thought, but anyway, if the myths have been passed down correctly, it means most gods are a complete mess.
If there's a woman you like, and a man you like, you try to take them by force?
However much morals, ethics, and values have changed over time, forced copulation being a crime hasn't changed anywhere. The beings called gods are exceptions only because they are transcendent beings above human law.
That doesn't make it right.
"If we see a god like that again, do we 'pow' them again?"
"It's okay to 'pow' even if it's not a god."
"You mean hit anyone who does the same thing as that weird guy earlier?"
I nodded and earnestly instructed these two ignorant beings.
Then the two asked.
"But what was Poseidon trying to do just now?"
"We need to know what it is to hit them."
At that, I fell silent.
"....."
Is this the feeling parents have when their kids ask where babies come from?
Oh, world.
Why do you give me such trials.
67.
I just told them to call anyone who acts like Poseidon a pervert bastard, and if someone does the same thing, to crush their crotch.
68.
Soon enough, I could tell Olympus was in an uproar.
Even if Poseidon was a pervert bastard, he was one of Olympus's three main gods.
A pillar of Olympus who rules the sea.
Whether Olympus sensed Poseidon's death or not, they began to rage. Well, of course, if a normal organization's top brass gets taken out, regardless of likes or dislikes, there's no organization that wouldn't act.
But come to think of it, a god is a god, but seeing such a god eliminated in one hit shows Ophis is really strong. Honestly, putting aside which god is stronger, among the gods I know, his fame is top-tier.
Or is it natural since the energy they possess from the start isn't even comparable?
69.
This world has all sorts of myths.
Greek mythology, Norse mythology, Celtic mythology, Egyptian mythology, and others I don't know about.
And with all those myths existing, naturally, their faction fights are intense, and land grabs are severe. If calling territorial fights land grabs seems like a harsh metaphor, it's because fundamentally, this aspect isn't much different between humans and gods.
It's a land grab.
And with Poseidon gone, the sea domain disappeared, and it seems other non-humans are eyeing that part.
"Was it you who defeated Poseidon?"
What appeared was a dragon.
"Leviathan."
"Hmm, Ophis, I see."
"What do you want?"
"With Poseidon gone, his domain disappeared, you see. Our domains overlapped, and we were in a battle of auras, but he disappeared, so I investigated a bit. I asked the sea, and it said you defeated Poseidon."
A dragon introducing itself as Leviathan.
"Poseidon had a nasty personality, but his skills were solid, so I wondered who did it, but if Ophis moved, it's natural, I guess. That stupid bastard must have been leering and picked the wrong opponent, it's clear as day."
"I, stronger than Poseidon."
"I suppose so. In the distant past, there wasn't just one or two dragons who challenged the Two Great Dragon Gods, including you, and were frustrated they couldn't even be opponents."
Leviathan looked at me and closed one eye.
"Then that one is Great Red?"
"Hmm, wait? Something strange in that story—you said they challenged me too?"
"Yes."
"I don't remember being challenged?"
"Well, of course. It was impossible to even wake you up while you were sleeping. In a way, more dragons were shocked by that than by Ophis who took attacks and was unfazed."
I was attacked while I was sleeping?
And yet I took zero damage?
That's shocking in its own way.
"First, thank you. With Poseidon gone, he won't bother my domain anymore. But for dragons like you to gather in one place like this, is this also the fate dragons possess?"
"Dragons attract power."
"An old adage passed down since ancient times."
At Ophis's words, Leviathan chuckled.
"I knew you were strong, but seeing you eliminate Poseidon so easily, I guess there's no need to worry. But still, be careful. A god's curse would be a pain even for a dragon."
"Thanks for the advice."
"Ah, before that, let me ask one thing. What did Poseidon do, how did he leer, that Ophis bothered to take action? Normally, Ophis wouldn't lift a finger."
"A bastard who thinks with his lower half simply acted with his lower half."
".....Truly like that bastard."
At my frown, Leviathan let out a sigh.
After some simple small talk, we parted ways.
70.
Whether Greek mythology seriously started looking for us or not, they began moving using all means possible, including humans under their command and others. Perhaps Zeus was in a bad mood, as dark clouds gathered in the sky, and thunder and lightning struck.
This is a nuisance to the surroundings, man.
It seems being a nuisance is a passive trait for most gods.
71.
Eventually, Olympus also found out we were the culprits.
I wondered how they found out, but like Leviathan, there must be some way. They are gods, after all, so they probably have some mysterious ability.
"Was it you who killed my brother Poseidon...!"
Zeus, leading the gods and armies of Olympus behind him, shouted at us like that.
To anyone looking, he seemed enraged by his brother's death.
But from my perspective, I just beat up a pervert bastard who was leering, so I only felt like, 'what do you want me to do?' No, fundamentally, even Zeus isn't much different from Poseidon, is he?
"Let me say this first, but your side leered at us first, okay?"
"Even if that were true, to kill a god! Did you think such an act would be forgiven even if you are dragons!"
Seems like Zeus, fitting his status as the top of Greek mythology, realized we are dragons.
But what he's saying is a bit ridiculous.
So, it's okay for a god to do it, but other races can't? What kind of bullshit logic is that. Of course, from the standpoint of Greek mythology, whether Poseidon was wrong or not, they have to say we were wrong first, but from the receiving end, it's just absurd.
Then, Chimeramon next to me hits me with its palm and calls me.
When I look at it as if to say 'what?', the creature, with its face scrunched up, points at Zeus with a finger and asks.
"That guy's annoying, can I get rid of him?"
That's a truly idiotic thought.
"Beat him up."
Do it now.
I immediately sent a GO sign with my finger, and the creature, confirming my sign, immediately flew at Zeus.
"Feel the wrath of a go-..."
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■!!!
Zeus's words did not continue beyond that.
Because Chimeramon, having returned to its true form, just smacked him outright.
Hmm, looks like instant death no matter how you see it.
After that, it started slaughtering the armies of Olympus like killing bugs, charging as if to destroy the Olympus temple itself.
I shouted loudly towards Chimeramon like that.
"Come back before mealtime!!!"