Chapter 128 - 125

Darkseid was forced to retreat under the constant barrage of attacks from three pantheons and various super powered individuals. With the threat removed people began to rebuild and now was the perfect opportunity to garner support. Unfortunately I needed to deal with the three god kings before I could do anything else. The Justice League and the Avengers tried to step in but the gods made it clear that they weren't asking they were telling. This would usually lead to a fight but having just finished an invasion they weren't ready for a war with three pantheons. Batman was stubborn and tried pushing his way in but was firmly rejected.

When we arrived inside Zeus tried to help himself to one of my girls but I immediately shielded them from his grasp. The fact that I now had four goddesses under my control kept him from acting out. The newest recruit Barda seemed to appreciate the fact that I wasn't allowing them to be used as party favors. It also helped that I seemed to trust her based solely on the fact that Knockout vouched for her. That wasn't actually the case but the misunderstanding worked in my favor so I didn't correct her. I only trust her based on the fact of what I remembered from comics and that I needed to beef up my roster to not be forced.

Odin: Based on the fact that you weren't panicking or questioning your situation I suppose you know why we came to meet with you?

"I have a vague idea but nothing I am willing to confirm"

Ra: Then I guess we've no choice but to make it clear so you can't use ignorance as a shield. We the three pantheons leaders wish to recruit you into our own pantheons as either a champion of one of pantheons or to make you a god with the same deal.

"I'm sorry but I must respectfully decline your generous offer as I am awaiting the rise of the god emperor of mankind of this dimension"

Zeus: Ah yes the fabled emperor that you supposedly serve my daughter mentioned that. I know that you claim that are waiting for this emperor but what if they never show? Will you continue to wait? Maybe the universe you came from needed one because it lacked benevolent gods.

"I'm certain that there will be a god emperor there were plenty of signs that the world had been trying to manufacture one of it's own"

That detail seemed to catch the gods off guard and as arrogant as the gods were they weren't foolish enough to dismiss the possibility. I mentioned the failed products that never became gods. The various human sub groups that appeared and the few possible candidates that might ascend without naming them. This new information seemed to disturb the gods to some degree especially since they had been watching over earth for so long. It was like some force was causing them to ignore various details and they didn't like it. They didn't get angry or threaten instead they seemed to ponder the possible implications before returning to their pantheons.

The Justice League wanted to ask about the meeting and I could tell that Diana aka Wonder Woman was the most concerned. Fortunately for me I didn't even have to answer them as Fury had arrived personally and it likely had to do with the gods that just left. Seeing the stern in his face I didn't bother to joke or intentionally piss him off as went inside.

Fury: Did you know?

"Know what exactly?"

Fury: About the invasion! You had someone from Apokolips in your harem before the invasion and now you have another. Don't you think that looks suspicious?

"I'll be blunt with you. There is absolutely nothing I can do or say that will convince you that I didn't know. If you think that I'll use this opportunity to draw people to my side to force humanity onto the right path then you are correct. I won't let this pass by this is the wake up call that humanity needed to get their shit together."

Fury: I don't believe in your emperor but I think that you are right humanity can't sit on the sidelines we need to take action.

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Shiera Sanders POV (emergency UN council meeting)

The war has left humanity reeling. Looking for a way to take back control that they thought they had humanity's world leaders desperately took my hand. I offered them the full might of Thanagarian technology to help support them in their darkest time and like the dumb animals they were they happily accepted. I wouldn't even have to go to war as they have delivered themselves on a platter to me. I have no doubt that they will try to investigate our "help" but by the time they figure it out it likely be too late. Watching as the earth's world leaders applaud the official alliance between earth and Thanagar was amusing and I can't wait for the next phase to begin.