Chapter 26 - Greek Pantheon 4

"While direct intervention is not allowed. That just means we need to do it indirectly" - Argent

Argent and the others taught the three brothers to fight. The only one among them who truly had any type of technique is Zeus, as he was taught when he was a child.

Poseidon and Hades were taught the basics by Zeus and just used their instinct and natural talent to compensate for the rest.

That is why Argent is teaching the three brothers Swordsmanship and spearmanship. While, velgrynd taught the other gods like Kratos, hand to hand combat techniques. Lait was teaching them knowledge that they needed to win.

For the past several months they have all grown much more skillful and experience than ever before. And are hatching up a plan for their next war with the titans.

Argent and co. are traveling around and sightseeing whenever they don't have anything to do. They taught them all that they need to win, if they don't win that's on them.

Lait has also been secretly meeting up with Metis once a month and the two have develop a kind of friendship.

Sometimes they would go to Oceanous castle underwater and meet up with the other Olympian goddesses. They were asked by Hera to teach them how to fight as well.

And have been doing it secretly behind their brothers back. Velgrynd deduced that they wanted to participate in the next war but doing it by surprise for both the enemy and their brothers.

Somewhere in the castle of Othrys was Kronos meeting up with Metis in a room.

"what does the oracle say?" he said looking at Metis who was looking outside the window.

Metis bowed and opened her mouth. "it is prophesied that on the next battle that is to be fought, your General or the one who leads your army will perish."

Kronos furrowed his brows deep in thought. "and you've told none of this to anyone else? " he asked.

"my oracles are all given to you and only you my lord." Metis said with a bow.

"good, you don't want to end up like Rhea. And you are not my wife, so I won't be as forgiving." Kronos said as he walks out of the room.

A few more months pass and the war between the titans and Olympians happened again.

Unlike before, the Olympians troops are much more organized and there have been some slight changes.

Bia who was once following Poseidon as his support was switch with kratos who was with Hades. They concluded that Kratos will be able to somewhat manage to control Poseidon's quick fuse and rushing towards the enemy better than Bia.

Zeus support stays the same, with Zelus and Nike by his side. Normally Zelus shouldn't be able to participate with his critical injury. But a little help outside was able to change that.

The titan army had some changes as well. Kronos has made more beast for his army, standing besides his men.

Meanwhile outside the battlefield were three people watching Atop a mountain. Using their perception, it was very easy to see below.

Though, they didn't really paid much attention to the war and were having a simple picnic as they chatted with each other.

"and that's why I find them fascinating Argent-sama!" Lait said with enthusiasm. She has been getting very invested in the titans and gods origins.

"hmm.. So they are manifestation instead of natural beings you say?" Velgrynd stated trying to follow the conversation.

"yes! There seems to be like a minor system in this universe. Something like a branch of the Voice of the world or a mini variant of the system. Because the birth of the Titans are too perfect." Explained Lait as she held her sandwich and took a bite.

"I guess that is true, after Gaia was brought here and the others. Their children coincidentally were the necessary concepts to better form their universe. Gaia made Ouranos (sky), pontus (sea), aureus (mountain). Not to mention gaia's children with Ouranos and Pontus.

Nyx (night) and Erebus (darkness) had a lot of children the most noticeable are hemera (day), and Aether (light) that opposites them. Thanatos (death), Hypnos (sleep), Geras(aging) and Philotes (affection) are important as well. Not to mention Moros(doom), Momus(Blame), Eris(strife) are counter for other gods to create a balance of positive and negatives."

"still I'm impress you found this out Lait, what made you realize these things?" Asked velgrynd as she reads her book leaning on Argent's back.

"actually I heard it from Nyx herself, she and Erebus had the same conclusion. They realized that, they didn't have children because of their union but because the universe needed them. Nyx was even a little down about it.." Lait took a sip of her tea after.

"I see... Oh looks like it's getting interesting down there."

The three sisters of Olympians have started to move, each sister whispering to their brothers ears to instruct them how to move.

Hestia helps Poseidon with Menoetius, Demeter helped Hades with Atlas and Zeus was Helped by Hera with Iapetus.

Zeus who found where Iapetus is thanks to Hera rushed to his direction. Zeus jumped of the chariot slashing at Epimethous almost cutting his head, luckily Prometheus blocked the blow.

"ahhhh!" zeus swung with all his might and pushed both several meters away, sending the soldiers nearby flying as well.

Nike and Zelus who were with Zeus leaped and attacked the two. Zeus then faced Iapetus alone once again.

Unlike before, they were evenly match. Each swing of their weapons were countered by each other.

Iapetus was surprise, to think the person he fought before, is now able to fight with him in even ground with enough technique and skill to match him.

As they fought for several minutes trading blows at the speed that onlookers couldn't catch their movement.

Iapetus lost his footing for a fraction of a second. Which was enough for zeus, he pushed his sword towards Iapetus chest, impaling the titan.

The world seem to stop as a thunderous sound was heard all over the battlefield. Zeus removed his sword from Iapetus chest, and he fell to the ground.

From his back, came out his sprit. A light floating in air. Styx who was with Thanatos fighting Hyperion, Coeus, and creous. Went closer and transformed herself into a dark river in which sucked in Iapetus and dragged him to the ground. Bringing him to Tartarus.

Right on que, the three sisters - hera, Hestia, Demeter - army rushed forward revealing themselves as they were once hidden by the fogs and mist.

The army of the titans slowly retreated by the Olympians army.

"they aren't following them?" Velgrynd commented as she saw that the Olympians stop following the retreating Titan army.

"is he confident for next time? Or is he cautious of a last struggle if they follow?" Lait worded her speculation.

"well we'll find out soon enough. More importantly, Kronos has been busy huh." Said Argent as he looked towards the direction of Mount Olympus.

"the poor things..."

"yeah.."

Lait and Velgrynd pitied the Gigantes that were guarding Mount Olympus aas they were getting slaughtered by Kronos. Once he was done, he disappeared into thin air leaving behind the carnage they he has done.

"speaking of Slaughter, how is it?" Velgrynd closed her book and looked at Argent.

"hmm~ no, nothing I do sense the souls gathering to me. But no sign of evolution."

"maybe because they aren't humans? Didn't Guy said that he killed the Human nation." velgrynd added her theory. "what's the difference anyway?"

"well from what I could analyze for now, since monster and spirt souls are more based on magicules they can't be seen as good nutrients. Unlike human souls that have less magicules on their body and focuses more on their will/ego." Lait answered. "atleast that is what I could conclude."

"well.. Even if not good nutrients they should still be able to make me evolve if given the right amount."

"how many do you have?"

"well from my centuries of accepting requests from humans... Around two thousand human souls. As for the ones down there, I have more than eleven thousand souls from the minor gods, Satyr, nymphs, etc..."

"and they aren't enough?"

"maybe it's not just souls? What if there is still another requirement that you haven't met."

"that's true.."

The Olympians returned to their home with surprise in their faces as their fortress was destroyed and the guards killed.

Once they found out who did it. They mourned for the dead and celebrated their victory in their war.

Meanwhile at Mount Othrys Kronos gave Iapetus position to his son Atlas. In which he accepted.

The titanesses - Metis, Thebe, Thea, Themis, mnemosyne, Selene, Leto, and Eos all went to the room. The titans took a step back for them to enter.

"my lord, we know of why you have lost this war." Metis the one who leads the Titanesses said. "it is because of the Olympian women that came and supported the three brothers that they have won."

"hmm~ I wasn't there myself, can anyone here attest for what she says?" Kronos looked to the titans one by one. Hyperion shrugs, Coeus and Creous shakes their head. The others held neutral expressions.

They all had one thing in mind. 'there is no way that the women are the reason for the win and lose in war.'

"it seems you don't have any proof. What do you want to do?" Kronos asked.

"we wished to participate in this war." metis replied, Kronos stood up from his seat and went to face metis.

"YOU? YOUR JOBS ARE TO WATCH THE STARS AND TAKE CARE OF THE FIRES. LEAVE WAR AND GOVERNING TO THE TITANS." Kronos stated in a very deep voice that would send shivers down normal people's spine.

As the titanesses dejectedly walks towards the exit of the room, another voice was heard.

"When can you see my lord that we are not winning this war? The Olympians has beaten us this time and have killed your brother and brought his soul to Tartarus. The Titanesses will make powerful ally." Prometheus said.

All of those inside the room all knew that Prometheus went to far. Kronos went to him, and materialized the Scythe that castrated Ouranos.

"You sure have the nerves Prometheus, if I didn't just lost a soldier today. You would have lost your life right now." Kronos said with the blade of his scythe at Prometheus neck.

Prometheus held his breath "I am terrible sorry my lord, the grief has taken over my judgment."

"hm, Metis bring this brat with you. For the next battle he shouldn't be a fool like he is now, or you will be punish not him."

The Titanesses then went out with Prometheus in tow.

Prometheus the met with Metis one on one. He noticed the way metis worded her request to Kronos.

"Did you plan to get rejected from the start? what are you planning at?" Prometheus glared at her.

She stood firm, looking directly into Prometheus' eyes.

"Kronos will lose this war."

"if he continues to ignore the facts, then yes." Prometheus agrees with Metis.

Metis shakes her head.

"it is not an opinion." she explained. Prometheus was wide-eyed, he got closer to her.

"this has been foretold? does he know this? are you betraying us for the Olympians Metis?!" he whispered in anger.

"it is his decision to ignore our help. it is his fault for whichever result this action may take him. even more so, he knew. I foresaw your father's death for the next war and told him, and yet he takes no action."

"what!?" he step back staggeringly as he hit the wall and slid down to sit and held his head with his right hand. "he knew?" he whispered.

"then why am I here, hearing all of this?" Prometheus looks up to Metis as he still sits at the ground.

"we need a representative for the Olympian council, when they have become victorious in this battle. You, who unlike our husbands and sons actually listens."

"and you're asking me to betray him?"

" he has already betrayed you, by basically being an accomplice for the death of your father. he knew and still did not do anything to avoid the outcome." reasoned Metis.

"he did. I will do as you say, but I won't go alone."

"do not tell anyone about this or we all or finish." warned Metis, Prometheus nodded.

Prometheus went and met with Zeus who was accompanied by Hera. he asked them for sanctuary for him and his brother Epimetheus. he explained to them his circumstances and for why he betrayed the Titans and how he can be of use to the Olympians.

"they sacrificed my father to Tartarus, I have been brought here by those that she has met before" he looked to Hera. "they knew that you three finally participated in the battle and tried to fight as well and were refused. they now seek to aid you in this battle through me."

to show proof of his trust and loyalty to them, he brought his brother out who was unconscious. he explained how much he loves his dear brother and he will leave him in their care. so that if ever he betrays them, his brother's life will vanish.

Zeus and Hera after sometime of consideration finally accepted his servitude, but warned him if ever there is a sign of treachery, his brother's life is in their hands. he then explains everything he knew about the titans and he returned to Mount Othrys to avoid suspicion.

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"Hey Zeus so uhh just give us an update when you win, we'll be returning home. we need to check up on somethings, since we have been gone for more than half a decade." Argent said as he walks through the Castle in Mount Olympus, besides him are Velgrynd and Lait.

"of course, I'll use this communication device that you gave me once we won." Zeus nodded and showed the small gem in his hand. Argent has only given it to Zeus in this universe. this is the only way to contact them through different universes. the chiefs of the Roc universe also have them. although only the main ones.

the trio when through a gate that Argent made. the real one has long been closed as it was dangerous to just let it be.

once they returned to their headquarters they went on to do their respective things. Lait now has to see what has happened to the universe that she ordered Siren to lead. Argent returned to the facilities and joined Jahil in whatever it was he is researching. meanwhile, Velgrynd went to the Sacred Library she misses her favorite 'Romance' novels.

in a year and a half, Zeus contacted them and had declared that they have won and Argent returned to their universe to finalize their cooperation. Lait joined in as she wants to speak to her friend metis, who became zeus wife.

fun fact Argent went to Tartarus and forcefully took Kronos, who is now trap in his stomach. he has not digested him yet but locking him up there as he plans to create a prison just for people like him. Those who he hates and those who disrespects those he cares for.

after this a thousand and eight hundred years went by and the world shook.

"Agent are you there?!" Veldanava contacted him. "if you can hear me come here and bring Velgrynd and Lait with you."

the World Destroying Dragon Ivarage has finally come.

A/N: Did I just skip the entire greek arc? yes. why? its taking too much chapter!

I apologize... you came here for rimuru what if, and you got greek mythology. I just got to into it since I actually know what I'm writing and not just out of the top of my head.

I'll reflect and never do it again, getting too carried away I mean.

it isn't much but... here is Ivarage arc...

Do you guys know classroom of the elite? Because I can do the story in two ways.

One I can show you everything that Argent did, like how he got his Subordinates and how he improves himself

Or it will be a surprise reveal like in Cote. Like for example in the future instead of showing how he got his new subordinate, it will just reveal that he got this new subordinate.

I'm thinking of this because if I show every thing like in this greek arc it'll take atleast 50 chapters before the present tensura and all of Argent's card will be revealed to you.

I'll still show some important events even if I skip some characters introduction or keep them hidden. If I chose the latter option though like milim.

I'll just compile the stories of Argent's Subordinates and place them in a side story.