In one of the numerous sumptuous sanctuaries of Maeron disseminated throughout the world.
"So how did the preparation go?" Maeron asked, seated on his magnificent throne, looking at Orus, who was not in front of him.
Gods, half-gods, nymphes, titans, giants, and even monsters were stationed all around the sanctuaries. All had been brought out of Tartarus by Maeron, but with his portals, it was child play.
Eden and Erion were now standing behind him faithfully protecting his back while Lena the Titaness was comfortably sitting on the armchair on his left.
A flash of jealousy appeared in Orus's eyes for a second seeing his new comrades so close to his master.
"Everything is going perfectly well, my lord. The men have been hunting for power around the world since you left with great effectiveness, and they have been quite successful."
He started to recount everything that had happened, giving detailed explanations of the number of legions they now had, the teams that had been formed, the power that they had, from which demigod they stole it, and so on and so forth.
"It is going perfectly well, as expected of a plan made by you my lord," Erion said, his proud appearance could make people think that the plan was his.
Lena her was quietly rested her head on Maeron's shoulder.
"How is the training of the half and new gods going," He asked
"Once again everything is going according to your expectation, Anastasia, Iris, and Evangeline were excellent teachers, they made everyone work to the bone.
At some point, I was worried that some would die of exhaustion, but they explained that it was necessary due to the little time that we had,"
"They were right, and they did excellent work, everyone is already at a good level even with the Titans that we assigned to help in the training say so," Lena said
Since he came back Maeron had distributed his army of tu titans throughout his sanctuaries.
Even though all the Titans were ecstatic to finally be back on earth and wanted to explore and bask in the sun they knew that they had to be careful and use their time wisely to regain strength and refamiliarize themselves with the environment.
But more importantly, train themselves and their new allies.
"Yes, I must say that their experience was very insightful, even for me."
"Ohh, alright,"
After receiving the news Maeron made a few more inspections, observing the progress of his people.
"I am very satisfied with everything you did Orus this is excellent as always!"Maeron said with a smile that moved his subordinate.
"Your words move me, my lord!" He responded bowing deeply
"Did someone notice the hunt on the half-gods," he asked casually as if he wasn't talking about the systematic killing of many innocent people.
But there were no innocent people in the room.
"This isn't like most gods care about their human offspring, with the lifespan issue most gods don't brother nurturing a bond with them," Erion said nonchalantly
"Some just never even realized that they have children bellow, and from the few who know even fewer care," Eden added to what Erion said.
"Understandable on some level after all they Will never reach a sufficient level to be noticed and become a god like the ones with the bloodline of really powerful god, if you get attached you Will suffer later, from their passing but they Will have enough power to become influential here along mortal, It was the case even in our time,"
After Lena said that Orus finally spoke
"You are all right on some level but they are not all completely indifferent, and even if they don't care about their children they care about leaving some kind of legacy, and there are those who spend some time down here, what I want to say is that as you expected my lord some of the gods noticed that something was happening," Orus explains.n
"And?!"
"The Queen goddess Hera took care of everything with her Friends, and the goddess Aphrodite."
At that, Maeron showed a proud smile
"Really now!"
"Yes my lord," Seeing Maeron inviting smile he continued.
"From what I understood from my discussion with the goddess Anastasia, they joined the force and created quite the Network in Olympus. After her fight with Zeus, she gained much prestige, and a lot of goddesses willingly joined her faction, while the goddess Aphrodite expanded her following by presenting her temple as a refuge for those not wanting to join any function."
"I see, I understand, a plan like that so simple and yet so effective, they must have roped in quite a few gods and goddesses in their ranks," Maeron said a little thoughtfully.
"I don't know how Big It Is but they indeed shouldn't have any trouble stopping information from reaching the ears of Zeus," Lena said understanding.g
Maeron understood It even more deeply than her, Hera already had an enormous influence on Olympus, despite everything that Zeus did, in fact, it is because of everything that she was doing that she was putting so much energy into building her faction and with the new powers that he had granted them It wasn't surprising that they manage to accomplish that.
'They worked so hard, my beauties I feel bad for coming here so soon after coming back from Tartarus, I need to end It quickly and go back there to reward them," he said loudly creating an awkward atmosphere.
"Cough,
After they all exchanged a few pleasantry and small before Maeron opened another portal leaving the sanctuary in the good hands of the Orus.
***
"Crack,"
A deep tear appeared in the space in the country of Argos and from there Maeron and his men walked out.
They found themselves in his sanctuary in the castle.
"I'm always fascinated by that ability that you have. Moving from one spot to another like that is incredibly practical," Lena said clinging to his arm as they walked forward.
"It's true my king,"
"So practical,"
"Alright stop with the flattery," he stopped them before they could start glazing a habit that they have picked up recently
."This isn't for everyone, you need to have been where you want at least once and have the coordinate in mind, with my abilities it's quite not a problem, but others may not have the same facility, they risk opening a portal in a mountain or something, plus it takes a lot of energy,"
Maeron's explanation even if for him it wasn't any trouble, not only did he have the energy for it but he also had knowledge of a lot of secret places, one of the advantages of being swallowed by his father.
"Hello Argus," Maeron said arriving in the throne room.
Maeron entered openly, he didn't have to hide his presence anymore.
In the past, he had to be careful because of the spies or simply the humans praying to Zeus but now all of them had been transferred to the Queen's estate, while all those present were his people.
"Master! Welcome back," Argus said getting up in an instant he was in before Maero.n
"Please sit down my lord," he said as he offered his Seat to Maeron.
"So, how are you holding on?" Maeron said softly knowing that the subject was delicate.
"Very well," he replied softly.
"I expected that having to monitor my cheating wife and her lover would hurt me, but now that I no longer love her I'm not even hurt."
"I find the whole situation funny, being the one with the upper hands on them, on the king of the gods is quite exhilarating, this is entirely because of you my god, my king, thank you!"
"This is good to hear,"
"I see that see that she has moved to her estate along with his men, for her protection,"
"Indeed It was Lady Hera Who gave me the idea, and they jumped on the idea to have more time together in the open that's why they transferred everyone I didn't have to do much," he explained.
"But doesn't It make It harder to keep an eye?" Eden asked a little confused
"No," he replied with a smile plastered on his lips
"There is a bunch of secrets room made by the lord, same as here in fact, plus a few of the women that have been assigned to my wife.." he said giving a mock gaged
"Are his daughters, the ones recently brought to Olympus by Queen Hera,"
At that explanation, everyone smiled in understanding
"He must have done that to keep them safe from her, he must be sure that he can trust them after what she did to them"
"Or maybe it's to awaken their sibling bonds, nothing like family to take care of family,"
"He doesn't know that they are already on our side," Erion smiled at all that
"Good, and the kid,"
At Maeron's question, Argus's smile widened even more
"A powerful half-god and as you have predicted most likely with thunder ability,"
"Thunder power, huh," Maeron smiled at that
'He must really love this one' Maeron thought
This child would be the first since the beginning of his reign to be born with thunder abilities.
As the king of the gods he received great powers, using It he made sure that no god, or half-god Titans or monsters had the ability to manipulate thunder which is the symbol of his power.
Even Maeron with all the abilities that he had acquired didn't have it nor did he try to get them as It could attract Zeus's attention.
It also shows that he cared about this son of his.
"Sorry child..." Maeron said quietly "..but this is war,"
"Moving on..."
They continued their discussion until every subject was covered.