This is the peculiarity of Eris: she constantly seeks to incite conflict and war. For her, as long as the strife and warfare are significant enough, she could potentially surpass the Major Gods, the God-King, and even the Ancient Gods.
Of course, this is only a theoretical possibility, but for Eris, it is a unique trait. Nyx never imagined that her youngest daughter would be so special.
This is why, in the original story, Eris joined forces with Ares. War itself represents strife, and with the outbreak of war, doesn't that signify immense and unparalleled conflict? However, it is exceptionally difficult for Eris to achieve this. It is not an easy task for her.
"Hehehe~~~" Eris smiled at Aether and Charon and asked, "So, have you prepared everything?"
"Everything is ready," Aether nodded seriously. After a brief hesitation, he continued, "Eliminating Metis and Prometheus is indeed crucial. However..."
Aether paused before continuing, "Eris, the most important thing is your safety. After all, this is our undertaking, and without Lord Hades' explicit instructions, even if you fail, it won't matter much. Your safety is paramount."
"Aether!" Eris smiled. "Rest assured, I will be well-prepared. I won't risk my life here. Following Lord Hades, I can see the future. Why would I fall here?"
"But..." Eris continued seriously, "What about the matter of the Heart of God? How should we handle it?"
Indeed! This is an extremely important issue. If not handled properly, how will we deal with the consequences?
"Hehehe~~~" At this moment, accompanied by a strange smile, Mephisto approached. With the elegance of a gentleman, he removed his hat and bowed slightly, saying, "Ladies and gentlemen, I believe I can handle this matter."
"Mephisto," Charon pondered, "Can you handle the Heart of God?"
As for how Mephisto arrived here, it was irrelevant. As fellow subordinates of Lord Hades, they wouldn't turn against each other. This is a strict rule! If Lord Hades discovered internal strife, he would show no mercy.
Besides, following Lord Hades promises a bright future. Why would they fight each other? It's unnecessary, pointless, and disgraceful.
"Hehehe~~~" Mephisto confidently adjusted his hat. "Rest assured, I have absolute confidence in handling this. However, Eris, you must promise me!"
Mephisto concluded seriously, "Do not give the Heart of God to Zeus. Instead, give it to Hera or Metis. Otherwise, I won't be able to retrieve the Heart of God, and it would trouble Lord Hades."
Even though troubling Lord Hades would resolve everything, it would be disgraceful. If they couldn't handle this on their own and still needed Lord Hades to clean up, it would be humiliating.
"I understand," Eris nodded knowingly.
"Then..." Mephisto smiled, producing a contract. As the God of Contracts, this was his expertise. Through contracts, he had become a Chief God, and with the Underworld's continuous rise, he was getting closer to the God-King.
Mephisto now had the confidence and assurance that as long as the Heart of God didn't fall into the hands of Zeus, the God-King, everything would be simple. Thus, this matter was settled. As for the future? No rush! No rush! Everything will become clear in time.
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"Hmm?!" Metis frowned slightly, whispering, "Something seems to be happening. What's going on?"
Metis sensed something amiss but couldn't pinpoint what or where the problem lay.
"Metis..." Prometheus approached and asked, "What's happening?"
"I don't know!" Metis shook her head, puzzled. "I feel something is wrong, but I can't determine what it is."
"Hmm?!" Prometheus also frowned. For deities of their level, instinctive reactions shouldn't be underestimated. Often, instinctive responses are terrifying and significant.
Instinct! Commonly known as the sixth sense. When a deity's sixth sense warns them, it's rarely without reason.
"In that case," Prometheus pondered, "We should investigate thoroughly. At this critical moment, we can't afford any mistakes."
"Agreed," Metis nodded in agreement.
Meanwhile, a blonde, blue-eyed beauty known for her jealousy was leaving the Heart of the Sea—Hera, sister to Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus.
In truth, these three sisters had little influence or presence. In the upcoming Titan War, they just needed to follow along. They knew that after the war, they would have to choose sides among their three brothers. Otherwise, in the future divine world, they wouldn't survive.
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