Zeus leaned back in his throne, the massive stone chair and let out an heavy sigh. The weight of his responsibility, the weight of being the King of Gods, pressing down on him.
He is a five years old boy in body, 16+ in soul since he reincarnated but his mind is an ancient archive of the wisdom and power of Zeus.
"War," he repeated, the word echoing in the cavernous hall with heavy tone. The storm outside raged as if resonating with his though, a roar of thunder and lightning, but it felt muted compared to the tempest brewing within him.
Hades sat across from him, his eyes glowing with an otherworldly light. "It's the only way," Hades said, his voice a low rumble. "We need to find them. We need to be fully prepared for what we're dealing with"
Zeus knew Hades was right. They were scattered across the world, each a god reborn into a race that probably mirrored their divine power. He, the Storm Giant, the embodiment of Zeus. Ethan, the Shadow Revenant, the embodiment of Hades. And Anya, the… well, they didn't know what Anya was yet.
She might be the embodiment of Hera, Aphrodite, anthena or any other god as far as things is right now, they can't truly tell unitk they find her.
"But how?" Zeus asked, his voice a mere whisper. "How do we start a war? The Storm Giants are already at war with the Frost Giants, and that's a conflict that's raged for centuries.
its already taking its toll on my people as it may stand, i don't know how I can diversitiate their focus to pull out a large scale war with other in this current state they are"
Hades smiled, his smile a flicker of darkness. "We don't start a war, Zeus. We escalate one."
Zeus had a sense of realization at this revelation, the idea is terrifyingly brilliant. The Storm Giants and Frost Giants were locked in a perpetual struggle for control of the northern mountains, a conflict fueled by ancient grudges and the desire for power.
All they needed to do was push that conflict to the brink, to force the other gods to reveal themselves.
"But what if it gets out of control?" Zeus asked, his voice laced with concern. "What if it destroys everything?"
Hades eyes narrowed. "Then we'll stop it. We'll use our power to bring peace, but only after we've found the others. We can't afford to be blindsided.
plus it would also facilitate our speeding Ascension to godhood, getting the world to know of our might and reverence us
Not just that either, with our statues, power and influence rapidly growing. it would force the enemy to make mistake that would pull then out of the shadow they are hiding"
Zeus nodded in agreement to Hades, he knew he's right. one they needed to be prepared, they needed to know who they were dealing with.
Also they needed to know if they were alone in this world, or if there were others who were sent in just like their group, sharing the same burden and destiny.
so far they haven't being able to gain anything in that powerful enemy just like they has no idea where their comrade is
he world is also too broad with conflict at different angle for different reason or purpose it hard to tell apart left from right.
this is nothing like thy gave imagined where the world would look like a massive virtual reality game with the people within be program like NPC
everything here is just so real with a concept, mind and notion of it's own it depicts reality in ever single atom within it
it goes to show that even being a partial god and chosen one of a powerful goddess, they can be betrayed just like how anyone can as everything had a mind of it's own
"But what about the Storm Giants?" Zeus asked after going through many thoughts and possibilities, his gaze drifting towards the storm raging outside. "No matter how we see it, they're my people. I can't just watch them suffer."
Hades placed a hand on his shoulder, a touch that felt both cold and comforting. "You're not just a Storm Giant, Zeus. You're the King of Gods. You have a responsibility to protect everyone, not just your own people.
the others in the group also needs you, your rule and leadership. best out that in your head too before getting sentimental"
Zeus looked at Hades, his eyes filled with a mixture of conflict and determination. The storm outside seemed to mirror his inner turmoil.
How ironic, a five-year-old boy, burdened with the weight of the world, but he knew he had to do this. He had to find the others, he had to protect his people, he had to fulfill his destiny.
"Alright," he said, his voice firm despite the tremor in his chest. "Let's do it."
The storm outside seemed to roar in approval, a symphony of thunder and lightning, an evidence to the power that raged within him, the power that's now both a blessing and a curse. He is the King of Gods, and he is ready to face the storm.
"that's more like it" Hades remakes as his body seem to scatter into shadow which formed into multiple crow that shoot out of the room through the balcony
"I'll let you know when your attention is needed brother, just leave the rest to me" Zeus heard Hades departing words telepathically.
he sigh with an heavy breath as he walked over to the balcony to view the city around him. spending the last five years here had made him subtle and slow integrate and adopt this race to be his family
Stirring at the kingdom that's a breathtaking spectacle, a city carved into the heart of a mountain, having its walls shimmering with the power of the storm.
The air crackled with electricity, and the wind howled like a banshee, it resonated with the feeling he had in his heart "this is home"
Storm giant are a proud and independent people, their lives intertwined with the elements. They revered the storm, saw it as a reflection of their own strength and power. Their homes were built from hardened rock, infused with the power of the storm, and their weapons were forged from the very Rock and storm the kingdom stands.
Being the son of the chieftain in kingdoms were a hierarchical society exist, ruled by a Chieftain, the strongest and most respected giant in the kingdom.
He has almost the same level if authority the Elder of council who are just below the Chieftain have, a council composed of the wisest and most experienced giants, who advised the Chieftain and acted as judges in matters of law.
but his racial advantage as a god has elevated his position to be slightly above that of his father currently.
gardening him the respect, fear and relvry not just the elders council but also each clan led by a Clan Leader, who reported to the Chieftain.
and the families under each Clans headed by a Patriarch or Matriarch of that said family. This intricate structure ensured order and stability within the kingdom made him feel so at home like how a king should feel seeing his subject every day life.
Storm Giants are fierce warriors, their bodies honed by centuries of conflict with the Frost Giants. plus being masters of weather manipulation, able to summon storms, control lightning, and even shape the wind to their will.
Aside spending their days honing their skills in weather manipulation, forging weapons from the very fabric of storms, and engaging in fierce competitions to prove their strength and mastery.
They are in every way a proud people, their lives a constant struggle for survival and dominance.
Children raised to be warriors, taught to harness the power of the storm from a young age. They were trained in the art of combat, the manipulation of the elements, and the art of survival.
Not excluding lecture to respect their elders, to honor their ancestors, and to defend their kingdom with their lives. he couldn't help but wonder how much earth would be if they adopt this type of mind set.
A people of tradition, their lives governed by a strict code of honor and conduct. believing in the power of the individual, in the importance of personal responsibility, and in the value of hard work.
Zeus sighed bitterly, the word to every new level exist a new devil echoed in his mind because despite the strength and resilience of the Storm Giants.
They were not immune to the forces of fate. The conflict with the Frost Giants had raged for centuries, and the shadow of war now loomed over their lives.
They knew that their world is a dangerous place, but it had only gotten worse now. it has become a place where the forces of nature could turn against anyone in an instant.