4 Part 4: Unveiling the Schemes

(After Round-3 ended, Round-4 occurred between Shiva and Raiden as Hercules was only sent in the original because Poseidon lost and the outcome is the same as the original Shiva wins)

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A beautiful castle was floating on the air and this castle belonged to none other than the Prideful and Powerful God Poseidon

Inside we see both Zeus and Poseidon sitting oppositely to each other

Assume there is Zeus there instead of Adamas

"Poseidon, I want you to fight for round 5," declared Zeus with authority.

Without much hesitation, Poseidon replied, "I decline."

"????," Zeus was taken aback by the unexpected response.

"You didn't even let me finish though," Zeus protested.

"I have no interest in fighting humans as equals; it is truly beneath me," Poseidon explained firmly.

Zeus nodded in understanding, Poseidon continued, "And I believe you wanted Buddha to fight for round 5, so why are you telling me to fight? And is it even allowed for a god to fight twice in the Ragnarök?"

Zeus replied, "You are correct. If it was like normal, it wouldn't be allowed, but the humans aren't playing fair either, as they have a god helping them, and that is Buddha."

"I see. I get the gist of it. So, as he is helping the humans, you believe he would betray us and fight for them?" Poseidon asked.

"Yes, you are as clever as always, Poseidon. But that's not the only reason, I want you to make an example out of him of what happens when they betray 'us' and also show the God's resolve against such traitors. This is basically killing 2 birds with one stone or in this case killing 3 of them. And Buddha will be the sacrifice for this grand ordeal." Zeus stated firmly with an almost psychotic smile

Poseidon fell silent, contemplating Zeus's request.

"But that still doesn't explain why it has to be me, though. Why don't you fight him yourself?" Poseidon finally inquired.

"I wouldn't have hesitated if I was in my best condition, but after fighting that kid, I am not necessarily at my peak. Buddha's soul reading is quite an annoying ability. I believe only someone as fast as you can defeat him, aside from yours truly," Zeus explained.

Poseidon understood the situation and nodded accepting the request

"But there is one more thing I wanted to ask you."

"And what could that be?"

"Don't you think everything is just falling into place too perfectly? It feels like someone is manipulating everyone from the shadows. Like how Brunhilde just prepares to fight us now."

"But that is only because only now we are planning to destroy humanity.", Zeus responded.

"Yes, you could say that, but she definitely was planning for the Ragnarök from way before, at least a couple of centuries ago, or maybe even for thousands of years.", Poseidon speculated.

"What are you trying to imply Poseidon?", Zeus inquired curiously.

"That if my guess is correct, she isn't doing it to help the humans, but because of some other ulterior motive. Because if she did care for the humans, it would mean she believed it was easier to kill the Gods than to change humans for the better. If she had actually gave an effort on helping the humans, it would lead to us not killing them. It would have benefitted both parties."

"That's quite a theory, Poseidon," said Zeus, smiling.

"You say that, but by seeing your face, I have a feeling you also thought the same," Poseidon remarked.

"You never fail to impress me, Poseidon. The title of 'God of Gods' really suits you," replied Zeus, acknowledging Poseidon's astuteness.

"I doubt Brunhilde herself planned all this. Even if she had, we would have known of it, so the idea of someone backing her up isn't too far-fetched. It also has to be someone very powerful."

"I agree, but do you have any suspects?"

Poseidon then finally brought up the possible mastermind, "It doesn't take much to figure out who is backing her up. Brunhilde is a Norse god, and who is the leader of the Norse gods?"

"Odin?!", exclaimed Zeus in surprise.

"Yes, now it all makes sense. Only someone of his position would be able to plan all of this and be able to hide from the rest of us," said Zeus, connecting the dots.

"I think it is time for us, brothers, to have a meeting.", said Zeus, realizing the gravity of the situation they now faced.

Poseidon understood what Zeus meant by emphasizing the word brothers it meant this even included "Adamas" or now better known as Adamantine