- Inside the False World.
Who knows how long it has been since Hestia started telling Taufik about events that happened long ago, and almost all of the content of the story that Hestia told was about this conflict and that conflict, it made Taufik realize how chaotic the tis were.
"... And so, thanks to the help of the Hekatonkheires and the Cyclopes, we managed to win the ten-year-long war. Our victory, the Olympian gods over the Titans, paved the way for a new social and cosmic order... And also marked the end of the Age of the Titans"
"..."
"That's all I can tell you and even though I didn't tell you everything, I hope you can understand my condition because I can't tell you everything in detail"
"I see... It's not too different from the story I read in the future"
'... If combined with the story that Chelone told before then...
In the early days when the earth was created and there was nothing but land, Gaia prayed to the Creator, and Tartaros (Underworld), Eros (love), and Niks (night) were created.
From there, other Gods began to appear, such as Uranus(Sky), Pontus(Sea), and the Ureas(Mount), who made the Earth into what it is today.
From there, other Gods and Goddesses began to appear on Earth, but problems began to appear when Uranus (Sky) began to show his greed.
That's where the long-running conflict began.
"... So in short, Uranus was overthrown by his son, Kronos, and then Kronos was overthrown by his son, Zeus, Wow~ What a great family you have there"
Said Taufik, and for so reason, Zeus, who heard it, could only click his tongue in annoyance.
"... Sothing like that, do you have any other questions you would like to ask?"
"Alright~ Here are the last questions, Are you familiar with Odin from Norse mythology?... You know, the Gods from Norse Mythology appear more often in future movies than you do; how co Earth is your guy's 'Domain' as you claim?...
Said Taufik, and hearing this, Hestia, not only Hestia but the ten Main Gods of Olympus who were in the Barrier were shocked by the question they did not expect from Taufik. But Taufik did not stop there and continued what he wanted to say.
... As for the Gods of Norse Mythology, I am not at all sure that they do not exist on Earth today, why is that? While there are many records of them existing on Earth, not only them, other Gods and Goddesses from other Mythologies also do not exist"
"... Why do you ask that question, sir?"
"There is no particular reason; I am just curious: why? Is it difficult for you to answer?"
"Didn't Mother Gaia tell you, sir?"
"He did tell that besides you, the other Gods and Goddesses ca from outside the Earth, I know that, but what is the reason they all disappeared? That's what I want to ask"
"... I would like to answer your question, sir, but I think Zeus would be more appropriate to answer it"
"It's so...
Said Taufik, who then looked at Zeus, who imdiately turned his face away; seeing this, Taufik could only sigh lightly.
... It seems like he doesn't want to talk, forget it, I'll ask Gaia later, it's ti to keep my promise, tell what you want"
Hearing this, Hestia smiled faintly; she then turned to Zeus and the others before turning back to Taufik.
"Sir, I'm sure you already know, but I am no longer one of the twelve Olympian Gods. I resigned from that position a long ti ago"
"I know that, I heard that you chose to resign because of your peaceful nature and disinterest in power, and you preferred to focus on guarding the sacred fire in the hearth although I don't know what that ans"
"... Well, more or less like that, I was here because I was forced to co because, after all, I was once part of the twelve main gods of Olympus"
"I understand what you want, but didn't I tell you that you can ask for anything other than getting out of here, except killing or waiting until the real wants to get you guys out, in short, I have no authority over that at all"
Taufik's words imdiately made Hestia a little sad.
"... I knew it was impossible, I knew that, I just asked and hoped that I would have a chance, but it just seed impossible"
Seeing this, Taufik felt a little guilty, but he couldn't do anything, because if it weren't for the real Taufik who was outside, he wouldn't even be able to get out of here.
"Tell , is there sothing you want to do so badly that you ask for sothing that you yourself know is impossible?"
Hearing this, Hestia looked hesitant to answer, but not long after, Hestia sighed and then looked at Taufik.
"Since you already know how I am, then this will be easy to explain… Unlike the other Gods, I do not have a large Temple, because I myself do not want to, because I prefer to have my followers pray to from in front of the hearth… Even since three years ago, after we Olympians were able to set foot back on earth I still held fast to that position of mine, and in the Holy Empire as humans choose to call it, I only have one follower, and that is my own ssenger, or as I prefer to call her my Disciple, at first I did not want to raise a ssenger, but the strong will that my disciple had reached with her prayers, so I had no choice but to acknowledge her as a 'ssenger', but as ti went on I began to grow fond of that child, so..."
"... So? Hearing your long explanation, your request must be related to your student, right?"
"Yeah"
"Tell what you want"
Hearing what Taufik said, Hestia turned back to Zeus and the other Olympian Gods, she took a deep breath again, like soone who was ready to bear whatever consequences would befall her, before looking back at Taufik.
"I believe that with the disappearance of Zeus and most of the Major Gods of Olympus, chaos will fall upon the Holy Kingdom, with a sincere heart, I ask of you, or rather you who are outside... Please take care of that child; I am not asking to guard her all the ti; I am only asking for you to help her when she is involved in a dangerous situation. Is that possible, Sir?"
"..."
Hearing Hestia's request, Taufik was silent for a mont.
Seeing Taufik's silence, Hestia looked a little worried, she thought that maybe her request would be difficult or even impossible to grant.
"HESTIA! HOW CAN YOU ASK FOR SOTHING SO SELFISH, AT LEAST ASK FOR SOTHING FOR OUR GOOD, LIKE RESTORING OUR ORIGINAL STATE!!"
Hera shouted from behind the barrier.
Hearing this, Hestia flinched a little, but she did not reply or even look at Hera and continued to look at Taufik with hope.
"HEST-"
"Noisy!"
Taufik said in an annoyed tone and then pointed at Hera.
*Woosh!*
From beneath Hera, chains of darkness erged again and then locked Hera's movents.
"N-No... Zeus! Hel-"
*Grip!*
Taufik then clenched his fists, and then the Chain of Darkness wrapped around Hera's entire body until Hera herself could not be seen because she was covered by the chain of darkness.
"Hmpff! Hmphh!"
"*Sigh* Even in that condition she is still noisy"
Said Taufik, and then looked at Hestia.
"Hestia"
"Y-yes?"
"I have received your request and I will convey it to my original self, so you can rest assured"
"Really? Thank you, sir! Thank you"
"No need to be excessive, it was my promise so it is my responsibility to fulfill it"
"Even so, I still have to thank you"
"Hm, Whatever, So now, do you want to go back inside the barrier or stay here?"
"Is that possible?"
"Of course, unlike the others, I like you a little, so I won't treat you the least bit badly"
Said Taufik, and hearing this, Hestia imdiately blushed, and Apollo and Poseidon, who were in Barrie, were seen clicking their tongues because they had both proposed to Hestia but ended up being rejected.
"E-eh, Sir, I am happy with your feelings, but I will stick to my principles and remain as v-virgin as possible"
Hestia said while holding her face with both hands to cover her blushing face.
"And besides, you already have Mother Gaia, so it would be a bit uncomfortable for-"
Hestia continued but was imdiately stopped by Taufik.
"Wait! There seems to be a bit of a misunderstanding here, the 'Like' I ant is not the 'Like' that leads to that"
"... E-Eh? It's so?"
Hestia said with a face that was even more blushed than before and sounded a little disappointed.
"HESTIA! WHY DO YOU SOUND DISAPPOINTED, ARE YOU..."
Poseidon shouted from behind the barrier.
"What? ? O-Of course not, why should I?"
Hestia said with hesitation which only made her denial sound less convincing.
That only made Poseidon and Apollo even more annoyed.
"YOU! LET'S DO THIS LIKE A MAN! FACE LIKE A MAN"
"YEAH! YOU COWARD! GIVE BACK MY STRENGTH AND LET'S FIGHT!"
"YOU... "
Apollo and Poseidon shouted in turns, trying to challenge Taufik to fight over Hestia.
*Slap*
Taufik slapped his forehead, saying.
"F*ck! I thought I could relax in peace here, but it seems like I can't"
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