Sothing was brewing in Olympus.
The wind howled as three figures stood at the edge of a massive, gaping hole in the ground. The crater stretched several kiloters wide, its depths concealed beneath layers of intricate barriers.
These three figures were none other than Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon-the highest of the Gods of Olympus.
Poseidon glanced at his companions, his sharp green eyes narrowing. Clad in bluish armor covered in shimring scales, his short blue hair rustled in the wind.
"Have you heard? The Ruler of Gluttony managed to sneak into our territory," he said, his voice calm but edged with tension.
A scoff ca from the man beside him-Hades, King of the Underworld. His long ash-colored hair frad a face twisted in disdain. Clad in pale armor tinged with a faint red hue, he sneered.
"That brat. He must have known about this..." His eyes darkened. "Otherwise, he wouldn't have dared."
Zeus remained silent, his gaze fixed on the growing fractures in the barrier. His expression was grim.
They were now facing a critical situation-one that could turn all of Olympus upside down. His voice was low, almost resigned. "The things we did in the past... they're finally surfacing. And now, there's nothing we can do to stop it."
Poseidon crossed his arms, his expression unreadable. "The Ruler of Gluttony is a cunning one. He knew he couldn't change anything alone."
Crack!
The sound echoed ominously as the fractures spread further across the barrier.
Without hesitation, Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades summoned their weapons, their energy surging.
Their fighting intent burned like a storm ready to break loose.
In the next instant, a deafening crack echoed through the air as the barrier shattered into countless fragnts. A surge of overwhelming energy erupted from the gaping hole. Ohm!!
From the depths, a gigantic hand erged, gripping the edge of the crater. Monts later, a colossal face rose from the darkness, its eyes locking onto the three gods hovering in the sky.
The very air trembled under the crushing pressure. The ground shook violently, cracks spiderwebbing across the land.
Then, a voice-deep, ancient, and filled with power-bood across Olympus.
"Poseidon, Hades, and you, Zeus... I, Kronos, am back!!"
At his declaration, the world seed to boil over. Dark clouds churned in the sky, thunder roaring like an enraged beast. The sheer weight of Kronos's presence crashed outward, shaking the heavens themselves.
Boom!!
A thunderous explosion shook the land as countless craters ripped open the earth. From these depths, colossal figures began to rise each exuding an overwhelming aura of power.
A voice, deep and commanding, echoed through Olympus.
"I, Oceanus, shall reclaim what is rightfully mine!"
Another bellowed with fury.
"I am Hyperion, and I will take Olympus for myself!"
Then, a third voice roared, seething with vengeance.
"Everyone will pay! The Heavenly Court and Asgard will not be spared!"
One by one, the Titans erged from the abyss. Their voices shook the heavens. Their rage boiled the earth.
The ancient rulers of this land had returned- and this ti, there would be no rcy.
Zeus's gaze was cold and unyielding as he locked eyes with Kronos. Without hesitation, he surged forward, his body crackling with blinding arcs of lightning that tore across the sky.
Swoosh!!
Poseidon and Hades exchanged a glance-silent understanding passing between them- before launching into action.
Zeus's voice thundered across the battlefield.
"You Titans were defeated once before! What makes you think this ti will be any different?!"
Boom!!
The sky shattered with the force of their collision. Shockwaves erupted in all directions, shaking the heavens and earth alike.
The war between the Titans and the Gods of Olympus had begun.
The Ruler of Gluttony had orchestrated a flawless plan-one that required imnse sacrifice. He had risked everything, using himself as a re diversion to ensure its success. His loyal followers had perished in the mission, but in the end, they had succeeded.
They had made a deal with the Titans.
...
Panic spread like wildfire across the entire territory of Olympus. Borders were swiftly locked down, and all attempts were made to suppress the news. The ordinary citizens remained oblivious, but those with power felt the tremors of change.
Chaos reigned.
The Gods of Olympus took up their weapons, preparing for war.
At the frontlines, Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon clashed against the mightiest of the Titans. Their battle would shake the heavens.
The warriors who had been deployed to the battlefield-and even those stationed at the Ruin Battlefield—were imdiately recalled. The battle against the Gluttony Army was no longer the priority. A far greater threat had erged.
Even the invisible floating islands drifting in outer space were summoned back. These islands, more than just hidden sanctuaries, could now serve as fortresses in the coming war against the Titans.
In just a few days, Olympus beca a land divided.
Mount Olympus was transford into a fortified stronghold, the last line of defense preventing the Titans from spreading their destruction any further.
But the cost was already imnse.
Nurous cities and settlents lay in ruins, crushed under the wrath of the Titans.
In the Champion's Den, the Gods' Legions summoned their warriors. The entire city buzzed with urgency, the atmosphere thick with tension. Everyone knew-a new war had begun, and this ti, it was on their land.
...
Ekatoe City
Vashno had returned from his mission. His presence alone radiated fierce, untad power, his energy more abundant than ever. Alice and the others imdiately sensed his growth.
Gathered in the eting room, Vashno began his report.
"I'm still at the Fifth Shackle Realm, but I can feel my breakthrough approaching." His voice carried confidence. "I've learned many things... and also, there's this."
He placed a small bottle on the table. Inside, a pill shimred faintly with a mysterious glow.
"This is called the Great Shackle Breaking Pill. It increases the chances of breaking through the Great Shackle by thirty percent."
Alice said nothing. She simply glanced at Isabella and gave a small nod.
Without hesitation, Isabella stood up and took the small bottle containing the pill. Her task was clear-analyze it, replicate it, and ensure the Astros reaped the full benefits.
Alice then turned her attention back to Vashno.
"That's good. While you were away, the Ruler of Gluttony attacked Mount Olympus. Any
increase in strength is more than welco."
She shifted her gaze to Franklin and slid a piece of paper across the table.
"This contains the details of your next mission. morize it, then burn it."
Just as Franklin reached for the paper, Vashno suddenly stretched out his hand.
"Wait!!"
Everyone turned their attention to Vashno as he t their gazes.
"What did you just say? While I was away, the Ruler of Gluttony attacked what? Mount
Olympus?"
Alice nodded. "Yeah, why?"
Vashno let out a frustrated sigh, massaging his temples.
"Why? We're part of Athen's Champion, and Athen's Champion is part of Olympus! Of course,
this concerns us!"
Alice simply crossed her arms and leaned back in her chair.
"If Souta were here, he'd say it's not our problem. There's nothing we can do about it. This is
the Gods' fight. We only need to move if the Gluttony Army attacks."
Vashno stared at her for a mont before exhaling deeply.
"...That's true. There's nothing we can do about this. Let the Gods worry about the Gods."
Franklin ignored Vashno and focused on the paper Alice had given him. After studying it for a
few monts, the paper crumbled into ashes.
He had already morized the location and his objective.
Alice clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention.
"Alright, everyone, work hard. Isabella has already reached the Fourth Shackle Realm. At this
rate, she'll surpass you if you don't keep up."
"I-I won't... I'm still studying..." Isabella mumbled, her voice barely above a whisper.
With that, Alice dismissed the eting.
Franklin departed imdiately, eager for the task Souta had arranged for him.
anwhile, Alice sat in her office, reviewing the detailed reports from Vashno.
Aside from the Great Shackle Breaking Pill, Vashno had also acquired a variety of rare-grade resources and even one legendary-grade.
The legendary-grade was simple yet powerful-it could greatly enhance physical strength for
a short period. Since it was of legendary grade, the boost it provided was imnse.
That concluded the physical gains from Vashno's expedition.
Alice gazed out the window. "Franklin has already left. Next up is Eztein."
She had no way of knowing how long Franklin's mission would take. By the ti he returned,
Souta would probably still be in retreat.
The next day, Alice placed the rare-grade and legendary-grade in the Astros treasury. Any
mber could redeem them with enough rit points.
anwhile, Isabella began her research on the Great Shackle Breaking Pill. Given her expertise, she estimated it would take about a month to identify its ingredients. Eztein continued training the soldiers, occasionally sending so of them on missions in the
Obsidian Desert.
As for Gragas, he was making steady progress, gradually increasing production output. At this point, most of Astros' soldiers were equipped with blue-grade artifacts, with so even
possessing higher-tier gear.
One day, a knock echoed through the office.
Alice lifted her head and said, "Co in."
As soon as she gave permission, a witch entered the room and bowed.
"Lady Alice, a warrior from Athen's Champion has arrived. He wishes to et Lord Souta."
"A warrior?" Alice raised an eyebrow. Standing up, she said, "Bring him to the guest room. I'll speak with him."
She left the office and headed to the guest room. Upon entering, she spotted a familiar figure
sitting calmly, sipping tea.
It was Grain Leader Carl-the very leader they had once served under before Souta's promotion to Grain Leader.
Alice greeted Carl and took a seat across from him. Without wasting ti, she got straight
to the point.
"I'm sorry, Grain Leader, but Souta isn't available right now. He's at a crucial stage in his training, and we can't afford to disturb him."
Carl nodded slightly. "I see... In that case, I'll inform you instead." He paused briefly
before continuing, "The higher-ups are summoning all warriors under Athen's Champion to report to headquarters."
Alice frowned. "Why? What happened?"
Carl's expression darkened. "There's another war in Olympus. The Ruler of Gluttony did sothing when he attacked-sothing that led to the ergence of... unwanted beings." Alice's eyes widened. "What?!"
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