Greece: Zeus made me the queen of heaven?

Chapter 266 Do you understand what the final right of interpretation means?

"Besides that, I can also promise that precious iron sand will flow from your rivers for you to forge into weapons."

Horses and iron are the most precious strategic resources of this era.

Iron can be replaced by bronze as a lower-level substitute, but horses cannot be replaced by cattle and sheep.

Besides, the presence of horses means there are fertile pastures and water sources.

Poseidon holds the wealth and power of the entire ocean, and the resources he can provide are far beyond the reach of Athena.

Although Cecrops still had no expression on his face, it was impossible to tell his inclination.

But the ordinary people below the stairs clearly leaned towards Poseidon.

Poseidon can provide unlimited blessings for fishing, pasturing, and travel and trade.

Who doesn’t want the land they live on to become extremely fertile?

In comparison, Athena's promise was only various knowledge and techniques, which did not seem so tempting.

But only Cecrops, as a king, knew the difference between the two.

Athena gives wisdom, allowing humans to explore and change their lives.

What Poseidon gave was pure gift, making this city extremely rich and with unparalleled geographical advantages.

Moreover, Poseidon supports war and conquest.

Whether it was the guaranteed favorable winds for the ships, or the iron ore and horses, there was no doubt that it would make her country strong quickly.

Being strong means expansion. Once people have power, they will want to occupy all the fertile land and pastures in the world.

Land grabbing is a common feature of all civilizations.

If the judge was not Cecrops, but someone else, or a majority vote.

Poseidon has most likely won now, after all, people value immediate interests more.

Faced with Poseidon's generous price, Athena seemed to realize that it would be difficult for her to make any progress if she continued to use her ordinary wisdom and knowledge as bargaining chips.

She also needs to add some more tempting and impactful chips to win some support for herself.

After thinking for a moment, Athena took off the laurel wreath woven with olive branches on her head and spoke softly.

"Indeed, if we talk about these material blessings, I cannot compare to you as the Lord of the Seven Seas."

"But the path you have given them is a path full of barbarity and blood, and one that will end in destruction sooner or later."

He threw the olive branch in his hand, and it took deep root on the stone steps and quickly sprouted.

In just a few breaths, it grew into a lush green olive tree with branches full of fruits.

Athena turned around, faced all the people at the bottom of the stairs, and spoke loudly.

"I offer you another choice, an alternative to a war filled with death and destruction."

"Peace and civilization! Wisdom and wealth!"

"I will teach you how to create your own wealth with your own hands."

“Even if it’s just an ordinary olive tree, it can create unexpected wealth.”

Looking at the olive tree planted by Athena, Eros said he knew it was ripe!

The scented oil made from olive oil is one of the most common practices in Greece.

Eros had smelled this scent on almost every woman he knew.

I have even personally tasted that body that reflects light like a bodybuilder on many occasions.

Of course, this thing has more than just this use. In Greece, olive oil is indeed a symbol of wealth.

Athena realized that she was at a disadvantage, and finally changed her direction. "Oh, without swords and horses, even if you have wealth, you can't protect it."

Poseidon said this with a hint of criticism, but it actually gave Athena the greatest assist.

Hearing her words, Athena instantly put away her smile, showed a resolute expression, and suddenly raised her spear.

"Then I will bring you peace and victory! In the name of the son of Zeus, I promise you!"

"I will bring wisdom and civilization to protect your peace. I will make your city my most dazzling pearl and let it be immortal with me."

"I reject barbaric conquest, but as long as you have the will to defend your peace, I will definitely bring you victory!"

"I am the son of Zeus, the goddess of wisdom, Athena. I will be with you and with all mankind!"

Athena's bold dive made Poseidon stunned for a moment.

All the previous efforts were without cost, but these words are completely different.

We are deeply bound to humanity and the human beings on this land. We prosper together and suffer together.

Such a sacrifice was too heavy, at least Poseidon would not do such a thing.

Although the gods have their own voters and blessings, they will never make such a deeply binding declaration like Athena did.

Especially to ensure victory? Even Nike, the goddess of victory, was just Zeus's charioteer.

Poseidon was really surprised that Athena dared to speak like that.

But the next moment, she knew she could no longer compete with Athena.

She just wanted to gain a vassal, but Athena treated her like her backbone and devoted herself to her.

The two people's investment and goals are not on the same level, which makes it impossible for her to win no matter what.

Unless now Poseidon is like Athena, binding himself with the people of this land in the name of the Sea King.

That way she could suppress Athena, but doing so would be too great a sacrifice.

As the King of the Sea, she controls the entire vast ocean, so why would she bind herself to these humans?
If these humans failed, were conquered or destroyed, her reputation as the King of the Sea would also be damaged.

Except for Athena, who has no real power, it seems that no other god would make such a sacrifice.

Cecrops finally opened his eyes wide, looked at Athena with an moved expression.

So good? It seems that this trio of people have a really close relationship.

She didn't understand why Athena would go to such lengths, she just thought that Prometheus and Eros were big enough.

At this moment, her mood was extremely complicated and she didn't know how to express Athena's importance to her.

This level of guarantee means that when necessary, Athena will personally take up spear and shield and fight for the city-state.

Among so many people, only Eros and Prometheus understood the mystery in Athena's words.

Peace doesn't necessarily have to be achieved through fighting. Sometimes giving in and negotiating peace is also a form of peace.

As for victory, there is still some guarantee. After all, even if she loses, Athena has ways to gain benefits through other means.

Who says that if you can't beat others, you will definitely lose? Do you know what trade anti-dumping is?
Win! Win big!

The last sentence even removed himself from the brutal war of conquest.

She, Athena, only fights wars of protection and peace, and never fights unjust wars of aggression.

As for what counts as protection? What counts as conquest?

The final right of interpretation still belongs to Athena.

　If Athens is to be made into a holy city for the Saints, what should be done with people like Theseus who turn back?

　　
　
(End of this chapter)