2000

2000 BC

[Earth, Babylon]

Several years after the demise of King Anu, the Earth convulsed with seismic unrest, unleashing abominations that ravaged everything in their path. Even the once-mighty city of Babylon, now under the rule of its newly appointed leader, found itself plunged into chaos.

"Father, why haven't they sent more reinforcements?!"

"Huh! Zeus, what do you know…" his father responded a tinge of bitterness in his tone. "We are but pawns in the machinations of these giant factions. The death of the king has ignited their fury, and now we must bear the consequences."

Zeus felt a surge of anger and helplessness. "Then what should we do?" he implored, his eyes wide with desperation.

"You're the son of a great general; show some dignity!"

After a heavy sigh, he added, a tinge of disappointment in his voice, "It's only been 20 years since they left for the academy. Why can't you be more like any of those five?"