Chapter 635: Chapter 96: Hestia’s New Car Hits the Road, Please Take Care (4.1k) Chapter 635: Chapter 96: Hestia’s New Car Hits the Road, Please Take Care (4.1k) “This is…”
“Kronos’s Divine Curse.”
Prometheus put down the garment he had lifted from his chest and explained with a faint smile,
“He needs my wisdom but doesn’t trust my loyalty, so he took some necessary precautions.”
Luo En felt a sinking feeling in his heart and couldn’t help but look at Prometheus with worry, whose life was held in Kronos’s hands.
Leaving the nest of the Giant Spirit Clan and coming to War God Mountain for a secret meeting hardly counts as “loyal.”
Should Kronos notice, Prometheus’s fate would be easy to imagine.
“Don’t worry, the ‘Divine Curse’ is currently in a dormant phase. As long as I’m careful, there won’t be any danger for the time being.”
Prometheus explained calmly before his tone changed, smiling at Luo En who stood before him,
“Of course, I should be thanking you, really. If you hadn’t shattered Kronos’s ‘Crown’ in Thessaly, forcing him to return to the Divine Tower for recovery, I wouldn’t have dared to make any rash moves even if I received the message from Hestia, nor would I have had the chance to emerge from underground.”
Hearing this, Luo En let out a slight sigh of relief, then joined Athena in examining the Divine Curse, trying to break the shackle on Prometheus.
However, the Fire Stealer waved them off, kindly declining their good intentions.
“I’m well aware of my own situation. The Divine Curse is easy to destroy, but the moment it’s tampered with, it will immediately alert Kronos and arouse His Majesty the King of Gods’s suspicion.”
“So what? Why don’t you just come to War God Mountain?”
Hestia scratched her head, asking instinctively.
“But I can play a bigger role staying underground,” Prometheus replied solemnly, his gaze distant.
Realizing Prometheus was firm in his resolve, the others could only give up, helpless to change the situation.
To break the somber mood, Luo En changed the subject,
“Speaking of which, how is Kronos doing now?”
“Though seriously injured, his essence remains untouched.”
Prometheus heaved a sigh and answered truthfully,
“Because as long as the ‘Divine Throne’ exists, he can use the power of immortality to heal his body, don the crown again, and ignite the destined Battle of Giants once more!”
“So, the key to victory lies with the Titan Temple?”
Upon hearing this, Prometheus looked at the four deities with their usual composure sitting in front of the fire, a hint of relief appearing in his eyes.
“It seems you’ve already guessed the answer.”
Athena nodded, asking directly,
“How long will Kronos sleep?”
Hera’s eyes flashed sharply, “Then, can’t we take the opportunity during his recuperation to strike at the Titan Temple?”
“I’m afraid that’s not feasible…” Prometheus shook his head and explained in a low voice, “On one hand, there’s a large cadre of giants guarding the vicinity of the Titan Temple. Sending too few would be of no help, sending too many would be nearly impossible to sneak in without drawing attention and would just startle our quarry. On the other hand, Kronos is only sleeping, not unconscious of the outside world. Should he sense danger, he would surely choose to awaken immediately. By then, with the temple’s protection, it’s not certain you could overcome him!
Prometheus paused and pointed to the ground beneath their feet, adding in a low tone, “Moreover, due to the earth’s protection, the location and structure of the Titan Temple isn’t fixed. It only anchors its position when Kronos and the Titan Gods emerge to battle with all their might. The temple roots itself to provide strong support to the Titan Gods, and the barrier defenses around the temple open then. That will be your chance!”
Luo En narrowed his eyes thoughtfully,
“So, there’s only one chance? It’s best to act during the third Battle of Giants?”
“But if we wait for Kronos and Typhon to return in force, attacking the coastal wall and Thessaly, we’ll definitely be tied down. Even if we know the Titan Temple is their weakness, we might be stretched too thin to do anything about it?”
Hera furrowed her brow, voicing her doubts.
Prometheus shook his head slightly, his face showing a significant smile,
“Lady, this war concerns not only the gods but also…”
Athena interjected sharply, her eyes gleaming.
“Them?” Hera was taken aback, finding the idea absurd, “You mean… let these humans charge into battle for the gods?”
A pale and slender hand gently patted Hera’s shoulder, soothing the agitated Heavenly Queen, as a warm, lingering voice followed,
“Do you remember the prophecy about the ‘Battle of Giants’?”
Hera was slightly startled and looked at the smiling companion in front of her, and dusty memories began to resurface.
Indeed, the prophecy of the Battle of Giants was the beginning of their tragic relationship.
——The gods need a human hero to win this Giant Battle!
So, Zeus descended to the Lower Realm to sow his seeds and clashed mightily with her when she went to hold him to account, even going so far as to severely injure his lawful wife to protect the child bearing his Heavenly Destiny.
Consequently, with her heart turned cold, she met a particular scoundrel by the river, and while she continued to hunt down that illegitimate son, another rogue took advantage of her vulnerability, leading to her heart and body’s downfall, ultimately leaving her in this state.
Ironically, the child of Heavenly Destiny that Zeus betrayed his wife and destroyed his household to protect not only served no use to himself but instead stood on the side of humans, becoming an obstacle in his divide-and-conquer strategy.
Moreover, that young man’s admiration and trust in her as the ‘Mother Goddess’ even surpassed that of the ‘Father God.’