Greek Mythology: My Father is the God-King Zeus

Chapter 242 Persephone Returns

After hearing what Hades said, Demeter's expression softened a little, but only a little. Her expression was still ugly, and her angry eyes seemed to have flames trying to burn Hades to ashes.

When Zeus heard Hades say that he had shared half of his power with Persephone, his expression changed, but then he calmed down. Then he looked at Demeter, wanting to see Demeter. How to say.

Demeter still said indifferently: "I want Boer to come back to me, otherwise I will let famine fill the world forever, and all the gods related to life will not have it easy."

Although Demeter is talking about the gods on the side of the Book of Life, don't forget that the connection between the gods is a giant network. One will be prosperous and one will suffer. Therefore, Demeter's words are undoubtedly for all gods. threaten.

Zeus frowned after hearing Demeter's words. Although he was the king of the gods, he could not decide the fate of other gods at will. He had to consider the harmony and stability of Olympus.

At this moment, Hades, who had been silent, suddenly spoke: "Demeter, do you really want famine to fill this world? You have to know that the life in this world is not just for you. If If you do, you will become the enemy of all life."

Demeter was stunned for a moment by Hades' words. Although she was angry, she was not stupid. She knew that Hades was telling the truth. If she did allow famine to fill the world, she would indeed become an enemy of all life.

Thinking of this, Demeter took a deep breath, forced down the anger in her heart, and then said coldly: "Okay, I can prevent famine from filling the world, but you must let Boer return to me. .”

After hearing Demeter's words, Hades was silent for a while, and then said slowly: "I can let Boer return to you, but you must agree to a condition."

Demeter knew that she had no other choice now. If she did not agree to Hades's conditions, then she would never be able to see Boer. Thinking of this, Demeter took a deep breath and nodded slowly.

"You must admit that Boer is already my wife and no longer pursue the responsibility for this matter." Hades said lightly.

But now that Demeter and Hades have reached a consensus, she won't do anything exceptional.

Thinking of this, Hermes bowed deeply to Demeter, and then said: "Your Highness Demeter, I will definitely handle this matter."

"Zeus, as the king of the gods, you should uphold justice and fairness. The marriage of Hades and Persephone is a fact, and you should recognize their marriage." The speaker was Hera, as Demeter and Hades. Dis's sister, she has always been conflicted about this matter because she doesn't know how to balance things between them.

"It's very simple. You just need to recognize my marriage to Boer." Hades said lightly.

After Demeter heard what Hades said, her expression changed again. She stared at Hades, as if she wanted to kill Hades with her eyes.

And this was something he had been trying to avoid. However, if he does not admit it, he will undoubtedly offend Hades and other gods, and may even cause a war in Olympus. In a serious case, he may even be kicked off the throne.

Then Demeter looked at Hades indifferently and said, "It's time for Boar to come back!"

After Zeus heard what Hades said, a playful smile appeared on his face. He knew that Hades was forcing him to express his position. If he recognized the marriage between Hades and Boer, it would be equivalent to recognizing Hades' ownership of the underworld. Yes, ownership, not dominance.

"Okay, I agree to your terms." Demeter said with difficulty.

But Hades was not afraid at all. He still looked at Demeter calmly, waiting for her answer.

After Hades heard Demeter's words, a smile appeared on his face. Then he turned to look at Zeus and said: "Zeus, since Demeter has agreed to my conditions, shouldn't you also How about expressing it?"

After hearing what Hades said, Zeus was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Hades, what do you want me to express?"

Zeus weighed the pros and cons in his mind and couldn't make a decision for a while. He looked at Hades and Demeter in front of him, knowing in his heart that no matter what decision he made, it would have a profound impact on Olympus.

When Hermes heard Demeter's words, there was a hint of excitement on his face, and his eyes looked at Demeter with a hint of gratitude, because his authority as a messenger had expanded. He was originally a messenger of the gods, but in Demeter didn't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, but he became the messenger between the underworld and the human world. This was undoubtedly an improvement in his authority.

Demeter continued to look at Hermes and said: "Hermes, as the messenger of the Lord God, now go to the underworld and bring my daughter back!"

And if possible, he could even cooperate with Hades. After all, Hades often had headaches for the undead stranded in the world, and he could dedicate half of his body as the guide of the undead, which would also enhance his authority.

At this moment, a clear voice suddenly sounded, breaking the tranquility of the air.

"What conditions?" Demeter looked at Hades warily.

After saying that, Hermes turned around and turned into a stream of light, disappearing into the sky.

Looking at the direction in which Hermes disappeared, a smile appeared on Demeter's face. She knew that her daughter would be back with her soon. Although she paid some price, it was all worth it.

Zeus looked at the smile on Demeter's face and felt relieved. He knew that this dispute was finally over. Although Hades got what he wanted, Demeter also got what she wanted. And Olympus also maintained its harmony and stability. Now it's time for Hermes to bring Persephone back. Hermes landed by the River Styx. It was silent here, except for the occasional sigh of the undead echoing in the air.

He walked to the bank of the River Styx and looked at the countless shadows of the dead flowing in the river, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness in his heart. He knew that these undead souls were unable to enter the underworld to rest in peace for various reasons and could only wander here.

Taking a deep breath, Hermes braced himself and prepared to enter the depths of the underworld to find Persephone. At this moment, he felt a powerful breath coming from the depths of the underworld, and then, a huge black figure appeared in his sight.

That was Hades's mount, the Black Flame Horse. The Black Flame Pluto Horse is completely black, with blazing black flames burning on its body. It looks very majestic. It walked up to Hermes and looked down at him, as if looking at a tiny being.

Then Hermes used his divine power to tame it, and then rushed towards the Elysee Palace. Hermes arrived after a while. It's just that he can't fly as fast as himself.

After all, it is Hades's mount. As the main god, he has not had the chance to ride on it. Now he finally has the opportunity, so he also wants to experience Hades's mount, just like he teased Apollo before and stole his cattle. Go the same way.

After Hermes arrived at the Elysee Palace, he walked in and saw a black-haired woman sitting there with a delicate face, but her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she was thinking about something important. She was Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, who was taken to the underworld by Hades and became the queen of the underworld.

When Hermes saw Persephone's black hair, a trace of worry flashed across his face. Isn't Persephone's hair golden?

Persephone saw Hermes walking in with a surprised expression on her face. She knew that Hermes was the messenger of the gods, but his arrival at this moment surprised her.

"Hermes, why are you here?" Persephone asked.

Hermes smiled slightly and said: "I am here to invite you to return to Olympus, Your Highness Persephone."

Hearing the word "go home", a complex emotion flashed in Persephone's eyes. She has been away from her mother and Mount Olympus for a long time, but she is still very hesitant. Although she said so heartlessly in front of Dionysus, she actually still loves her mother, but she also likes the underworld. Freedom, which made her hesitate.

But Persephone gritted her teeth and said, "Okay, let's go back to Olympus. I think my mother misses me too." As a god, she must know that this meeting of the gods was held for her.

Persephone and Hermes left the Elysée Palace together and embarked on a journey back to Mount Olympus. The black flame horse carried them through the darkness of the underworld and ran towards the light.

Along the way, Persephone was silent and filled with complicated emotions. She was looking forward to returning to her mother while Hermes was always there to comfort her and tell her that everything would be alright.

Finally, they crossed the boundary between the underworld and the human world and came to Mount Olympus. At this time, many gods in the Pantheon were waiting for Persephone's arrival.

When Persephone walked into the Pantheon, all the gods looked at her with attention. Demeter was so excited that she burst into tears when she saw that her daughter was finally back. She hugged Persephone tightly, as if she wanted to integrate her into her body.

But Persephone looked hesitant. She wanted to get close to Demeter, but she was afraid of living in the small place of the temple.

After Demeter finished crying, she looked at Persephone's black hair and said: "My Persephone, can you give up the power of the underworld? After all, you are the seed goddess, and the underworld is not suitable for you."

Persephone looked at Demeter, hesitated and said, "No, mother, do you know? I am now the Queen of the Underworld and the master of the male soul, and I still have the priesthood of Frost in my body. Generation. My level has now reached the peak of weak divine power, and I am just shy of becoming a god with medium divine power."

Persephone took a deep breath and continued: "Mother, I understand your concerns, but I can't give up the power of the underworld. It has become a part of my life, and I also like the freedom of the underworld and my time in the underworld. Responsibility there. As the Queen of the Underworld, I can help those undead souls who cannot rest in peace. This is what I pursue."

Demeter fell silent upon hearing her daughter's words. She knew that Persephone had grown up and had her own ideas and pursuits. She could no longer restrain her and restrict her freedom as before.

Demeter looked at Persephone with mixed emotions in her eyes. She was both proud of her daughter's growth and sad to see her leave. However, she knew that she had to respect her daughter's choice.

Demeter couldn't help but said: "Then can you please spend some time with me? I know you have to perform your priestly duties, but I hope you can spend some time with me throughout the year."

Persephone saw the deep anticipation and reluctance in her mother's eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She understands that no matter where she goes, her mother's love will always be with her. So, she smiled tenderly and said to Demeter: "Mother, I promise you that I will stay on Mount Olympus for three months every year to be by your side."

Hearing her daughter's answer, Demeter's eyes flashed with joy. She knew that this was her daughter's love and commitment to herself. Although she cannot be with her daughter all the time, it is a great comfort to her to spend four months with her daughter every year.

So, Demeter hugged Persephone tightly, as if she wanted to keep this maternal love and warmth in her daughter's heart forever. She said softly: "Thank you, my Pol. I know you can't stay in Olympus forever, but I will cherish these three months every year. We will spend many wonderful times together and share each other’s joys and sorrows.”

The moment Demeter finished speaking, the power of spring, summer, and autumn separated from the bodies of the three goddesses of time. The power of spring merged into the body of Persephone, and the power of summer merged into the confused face. In the body of Apollo, the priesthood of autumn was integrated into Demeter's body.

Later, due to the power of Persephone's special frost, spring separated part of its origin and combined it with it, and separated a month from other seasons to form a new season, Persephone. Nirvana felt the birth of a new season, smiled slightly and said: "This is called winter!"

Four Seasons was born!

The three goddesses of Time who were derelict in their duties in the Pantheon looked in disbelief, because they were the masters of Time, but this power was so easily separated from their bodies.

They just change the seasons at will, which is nothing. Anyway, plants can grow no matter what season they are, so why should they be stripped away? They looked unwilling!

(End of this chapter)