"Beloved…"
Rhea's voice was soft, so faint it could barely be heard.
Yet, the tenderness and longing in her tone were impossible to conceal.
---
Waves of divine power began to emerge.
In an instant, they coalesced into a radiant figure—Kronos.
Suspended in the abyss at the deepest level of the Underworld, the Titan God-King, who was meant to be eternally sealed, revealed his presence.
"Rhea."
Kronos spoke slowly, his voice calm. His youthful features, seemingly untouched by the passage of time, softened with a rare smile. For this supreme Titan God-King, even such a small gesture was extraordinary.
"It's been a long time."
"Beloved…"
Tears welled in Rhea's eyes as she wiped them away, murmuring softly, "It has indeed been a long time."
"It's clear," Kronos said with measured calm. "You've been doing well in the Underworld. Rhea, you didn't need to come here. For you, and for others, staying in the Underworld, living in peace, and watching over our children as they grow would have been enough."
"Yes…"
Rhea nodded lightly. "You're right, my love. I asked myself that same question many times. But in the end… I couldn't do it."
Rhea shook her head, her voice filled with emotion. "I couldn't live that way. You are what matters most to me. Even though I could enjoy a tranquil existence, I cannot abandon you, trapped here for eternity in the depths of the Underworld."
Rhea hesitated, unsure of what else to say.
But it was the truth—she simply couldn't bring herself to live a peaceful life while her beloved husband remained imprisoned in darkness.
---
"Let it be."
"Let it be."
Kronos looked at her and shook his head gently. "You've made your choice, Rhea. And I never disappoint."
There was unshakable confidence in his gaze. Even in the face of past failures, Kronos's pride as the invincible Titan God-King was undiminished.
This was Kronos.
The first to break free from the chains of fate and the shackles of the Mythical World, the Titan God-King had once stood undefeated.
Although he had fallen during the Titanomachy, this defeat did not weigh heavily on him. For Kronos, it was a mere inconvenience.
His attitude remained unyielding and confident. His downfall, in his eyes, was simply a matter of circumstances and fate conspiring against him.
Indeed, his failure had become an opportunity for growth.
Kronos had once achieved everything effortlessly, his ambitions realized as easily as reaching out his hand.
Such ease, however, had bred complacency.
This wasn't unusual.
Even a slight loss of focus can be dangerous, and for someone as powerful as Kronos, it was a costly misstep.
Now, however, his failure had strengthened him.
The Titan God-King would never falter again. Instead, he would continue to grow, unrelentingly pushing himself toward perfection.
For Kronos, pain from failure was a lesson, not a defeat.
---
"Beloved…"
Rhea looked at him and spoke softly, "You've changed. So much."
"Change?"
"That's not surprising."
Kronos's voice remained steady. "Whether human or divine, failure leads to growth. If it didn't, that would be strange."
He shook his head, his gaze serene.
To Kronos, failure was not a setback. If anything, it had removed the final flaws in his character.
With his weaknesses gone, Kronos was ready to grow rapidly, surpassing all limits.
---
Rhea smiled as she gazed at her husband. She had always believed in him.
After all, this was her husband—the man who would rise again. His strength, determination, and spirit were beyond question.
"Beloved, I will now free you and the others."
Rhea stepped forward, spreading her arms as divine energy surged around her.
At that moment, the power of Kronos and the other eleven Titans resonated, breaking the ancient seals.
The entire Underworld trembled violently.
The seals shattered.
---
As Kronos broke free, his divine energy surged across the Mythical World.
In that instant, all the gods felt the overwhelming presence of the once-invincible Titan God-King.
Silence fell over the deities.
In this age of chaos, following the Heroic Age's end, none had expected so many extraordinary events to occur.
Boros's failure had allowed the first God-King, Uranus, to return.
Poseidon's absorption of Eldritch and divine power had created an unprecedented anomaly.
Now, the return of Kronos added another layer of unpredictability to an already chaotic world.
---
The Mythical World was reeling.
Who am I?
Where am I?
What's happening?
The Mythical World itself seemed dazed, unable to comprehend the unfolding chaos.
Uranus.
Poseidon.
Kronos.
One unexpected occurrence after another was reshaping the world.
The gods trembled at the thought of what might come next.
---
"I…"
"I'm back!"
Kronos's divine power spread like a tidal wave, engulfing the Mythical World. His presence alone filled the gods with dread.
Behind him, the eleven Titans reappeared, their expressions calm and indifferent, as though the chaos around them were of no concern.
This unsettling tranquility only deepened the gods' unease.
---
The Underworld.
"Father?"
Hestia blinked in surprise, murmuring in her usual sweet tone. "So soon? Father has already returned?"
She had anticipated Kronos's return, but not this quickly.
"It's not surprising," Persephone mused. "If Father hadn't seized this moment, he wouldn't have been able to return at all."
She spoke calmly, finding the timing perfectly logical.
The Underworld was empty—Tartarus had left, and the gods' attention was focused elsewhere, on Uranus and Poseidon.
---
In this vacuum, Rhea had acted decisively, exploiting the situation.
With the Heroic Age over and the world in turmoil, opportunities abounded. The chaos allowed even the most challenging tasks to be completed with relative ease.
---
At that moment, the gates of the Underworld opened suddenly.
Pandora entered, bowing respectfully. "Your Majesty."
Hades regarded her silently, his expression unreadable, silently signaling her to speak.
Pandora presented a letter with reverence. "Your Majesty, I have received an invitation. It comes from the Sea Realm and has been delivered directly to the Underworld. I have not read it but have brought it to you immediately."
"An invitation from the Sea Realm?"
Persephone and Hestia exchanged curious glances, pondering its significance.
In such a turbulent time, what could this letter mean?
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