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Cronus' system: Against the gods

Author: ARCADIAN
Fantasy
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If you're reading this, then chances are you're drawn to tales of Greek mythological characters and monsters . Update schedule: 2-3 chaps per day Ding {System notification} God of War, Ares, hath been vanquished {+one million exp points} "What the heck! I just defeated a god and I got only a million exp? Cronus, you stingy ancient relic! I’ll get you for this!" Rex yelled. "Verily, thou hast bested but the god of mere skirmishes, Ares. Prithee, speak not of billions in reward 'til thou doth lay low Zeus, Poseidon, or Hades. Until then, relish thy modest crumbs, mortal!" "Talk normally!" Rex screamed You’ve merely vanquished the god of brawls, Ares. When you manage to take down Zeus, Poseidon, or Hades, then we can talk about real rewards. Until then, enjoy your pocket change!" "Okay, now I even hate it when you speak normally!" Rex facepalmed ************** Pandora's box has been opened! Woe unto humans!! The entertainment of the gods has just begun!!! Years after the titans were defeated at the hands of the Olympians, humanity started to awaken abilities that made them accomplish feats that would have been only possible in Superhero movies. Yet "evil must accompany good," as monsters also began to emerge on Earth. Amidst all of this, an orphan boy named Rex fails to awaken anything, as if this isn’t enough, a pitiful end soon follows him, but it seemed as if fate hadn’t forsaken him yet, as the very depths began call for him, ***Young one, You have inherited my will*** But great power comes at a great cost

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Chapter 1Prologue

The clouds above appeared grey and seemed to be spiraling, as if the sky was somehow engaged in the conflict on earth. The sound of thunder followed, and amidst flashes of lightning, the battlefield scene became visible for only a few moments.

The earth trembled every time a giant foot hit the ground and with every mighty slam between gods and titans.

On one side, the gods were depicted as invincible warriors with armor that glistened with an ethereal glow. Zeus holding a lightning bolt in his right hand, the lord of the heavens hurled bolts of lightning that traveled through the air and struck accurately, their force powerful enough to raze cities if that was their target.

Standing beside him was the warrior princess Athena, with her shield and spear, her perfectly coordinated moves, and eyes full of fire.

Standing against them were the titans, old and merciless, who looked like enormous living hills. Cronus, the titan with a scythe of terrific might, fought Zeus, and the strikes of the two giants made the air boom.

His brothers and sisters, no less dangerous, stood ready to claw out someone's eyes to recover their lost empire.

It rapidly became apparent that the atmosphere was charged with electricity and a medley of ringing metal. Hera, with a fury that no one could equal, used her powers to attack the enemies with perfect accuracy and effectiveness.

Poseidon, raising the sea's fury, made waves crash against the Titans, not letting them stay dry.

Hades rose from the underworld, and his shadow, as black as coal, drove the Titans into a state of fear. With a flick of his wrist, shadows and specters encircled him and attacked with even more vigor.

The fighting continued, with power shifting frequently between the two sides. Unlike ordinary warriors with limited power, the gods used their divine strength to engage in battles that aimed not only at victory but at establishing justice and order in the universe. Their strength was clever, as they were as old as gods and sought to reclaim their dominion.

Divine and titanic blood spilled upon the earth. The defeated shrieks of the two titans echoed throughout the empty skies, pain and victory intermingling in the fight.

It was a war that would be told in songs, a fight that would decide the course and end of all existence.

In the eye of this tempest, amidst the bolts of lightning and the roar of wrath, stood Zeus and Cronus engaged mercilessly.

 They locked eyes, both determinedly looking at each other, knowing that the winner of the coming battle would decide the fate of this grand war.

"You dare fight me, Zeus?" Cronus bellowed, his voice shaking the earth.

"Your reign is over!" shouted Zeus as lights rapidly shot from his fists, each shot well-aimed to blind Cronus momentarily. However, Cronus swung his scythe in a swaying motion, blocking all the bolts.

"If that's how pitiful you are, then you'll just die!" screamed Cronus, his voice resembling an earthquake. He charged at Zeus, a mountain of a man moving at nearly the speed of light, with anger and muscle behind him.

Zeus, with a glare on his face, reacted quickly. He evaded the colossal swing and, standing behind the titan, yelled, "You cannot escape your fate, Cronus!" and swung his fist as a true god would.

 Although Cronus was far larger, Zeus's punch sent the titan reeling backward, tumbling through ten mountains and obliterating them into dust.

"Now it's our time, gods! Drive it all to Cronus now!" Zeus commanded, his voice carrying the authority of the god of lightning.

The gods did not waste time responding. Hera unleashed a rapid set of golden attacks and energy-filled beams that injured Cronus severely. Athena threw her spear with laser-like accuracy, hitting the titan's chest.

Poseidon, with his trident brandished, summoned the strength of the sea. Gigantic waves appeared from nowhere and slammed into Cronus . On contact with the titan, the water evaporated with such force that it whistled furiously.

Hades emerged from the darkness and called forth tens of thousands of ghostlike soldiers. These ethereal beings wielded ghostly weapons and relentlessly attacked Cronus. Hades himself summoned dark, slithering chains to bind and exhaust the titan.

Apollo shot arrows of light from the heavens, piercing the titan's armored skin. His twin sister, Artemis, added her arrows to the damage inflicted on the enemy, each sting exact and lethal.

From the earth's core, Demeter compelled the ground beneath Cronus to produce gigantic vines and roots. These tendrils wrapped around his limbs, holding him as she hurled rocks at him repeatedly.

Ares, the personification of war, charged loudly at his opponents with a battle cry. His weapon, the sword of war, was a part of him; every trail of its blade sent a chime that vibrated into Cronus's structure. He fought with extraordinary passion, his aura of anger unparalleled.

When the gods' strength was focused on attacking Cronus, the titan growled back. His giant form was bruised and charred, but his spirit remained unyielding. With a violent motion, he released ancient powers, escaping the chains and repelling the spectral warriors.

"Idiots!" he roared. "Do you really believe you can stand a chance against me? I am Cronus, the Eternal!"

But the gods did not waver. With every attack, they gave their utmost, driven by their desire for victory. The space above them became a storm of energy, light, and anger, the air around them charged with the force of their fight. The ground seemed to shake under their feet, barely able to contain their battle.

Zeus, still outside the main fight, prepared for one more mighty blow. Thunder rolled in his eyes as he focused on the brightest lightning bolt he could muster. "Cronus! Your reign ends here!" he cried and hurled the thunderbolt with all his might.

The bolt, containing the combined aura of the gods, flew toward Cronus like a thousand storms. It struck the titan's chest, and for a brief moment, the world seemed to pause. A bright flash and thunderous eruption destroyed the very fabric of space.

As the light faded and the dust settled, the gods stood together, silhouetted against the aftermath of their combined assault. Cronus lay defeated, his once-mighty form now broken and still. The battlefield was silent, save for the distant rumble of thunder and the faint whisper of the wind.

Years after the battle...

Hermes moved at full speed and arrived before Zeus, bowing to deliver a message.

"What is it, Hermes?" Zeus asked, noticing the excitement on his face.

"It's just as you expected, my Lord! Pandora opened the box!"

"Ah ah ah," Zeus laughed, feeling very pleased. "Yes! Call the gods! Let's sit and be merry! The ultimate entertainment has arrived."

"But my Lord! Humanity will die before we get to enjoy the view! The woes from Pandora's box are too much to bear," Hermes said worriedly. His concern was not for humans but for how his entertainment would be shortened.

"Don't worry about that. Athena sealed away that power in it! Since it's released now, humanity will also develop powers comparable to ours," Zeus said.

"Really? Comparable to us?" Hermes asked, concerned.

"No, it'll still be lacking by a very large margin! Don't worry, Hermes! Let's be merry!"

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