Agreements and Disagreements.

Maulketh opened his eyes when he saw that his chosen envoys had done their jobs well. He turned to Athena who was still standing at his left.

"Things seem to have gone without a problem. Of course, Heaven is coming because they got no choice. And another note, has Ares found Hades?"

She nodded.

"He just informed me that Hades is back from his war in Tarturus. He has captured several of the Titans and others have switched over to his side. According to Ares, Hades has not only captured the body of Kronus, but he has also killed the hoast they planned to use to bring him back. Oh, and most importantly, Ares contacted Nyx to invite her here. She has accepted."

Maulketh was glad that went without a hitch.

"Excellent news. I knew it was a good call to send Ares."

Athena nodded.

"Before meeting you he was nothing more than a moron. But your friendship has truly changed him for the better."

Maulketh really thought the same.

"I know. He always had it in him, but he just never tried. Guess getting manipulated by Kronus and then beaten by me forced him to change."

Just then Ares appeared in the room in a flash of golden fire. He was armed in his armor and his sword and spear were placed on his back.

"I'm back. So, they will be here soon. They just went to get changed or something."

Maulketh was fine with waiting.

"It's fine. I can wait a few hours. Things won't be starting for a while. Now, all we have to do is wait for the guests to arrive. Before that, Athena. Your help has been most helpful in my endeavors. What do you wish in exchange for your help?"

Athena just smiled.

"I don't want anything other than a suit of armor like my brother, and a new shield. My current shield is good, but I bet you can do better. Why have the face of Athena, when I can have your face on it."

Maulketh raised an eyebrow.

"My human face? Or my dragon one?"

Ares broke out laughing.

"Come now, of course, your human one. You are uglier that way."

Athena wanted to facepalm.

"Of course your dragon one. Having your human face on my shield would just be weird."

He nodded.

"True, consider it done. Once this is over, we will have plenty of time to work on growing our power."

Athena had a request.

"Real quick, you remember my daughter Annabeth right?"

"Of course I do. I helped her before."

Athena exhaled.

"I and Poseidon wish to turn Percy and Annabeth into gods. And as they are dating, we want to engage them with each other. When they become gods, would you let me and my daughter build a city around your lair and Olympus?"

Maulketh nodded.

"Granted. Do whatever you need to do, but remember, keep the environmental destruction at a minimum. I actually like Yellowstone and nature."

Athena paused as she thought about it.

"Alternative space got it."

Maulketh decided to let her decide so for now, he just had to wait a few hours. But first, he decided to meet his 'guests' on Olympus first, and then his lair. That would be a grand show of power to show his usurpation over the Olympian gods.

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5 hours later, Maulketh was currently seated on his monstrous throne where Zeus' once was. The rest of the Olympians were seated on their own thrones. His harem was waiting inside his lair while guests were already arriving.

Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, and Raphael came together to the summoning. They were already waiting to be allowed entrance by several dragons he had stationed on Olympus.

Odin, his wife Frigg, and several of his children were going to be here. Shiva had come with just one of his servants, Mahabali, the current King of the Asuran gods. They were 'waiting', but just like Maulketh's friends, he had special treatment.

Azazel, Baraqiel, Shemhazai, and Benemune came for Grigori while Sirzechs came for the Gremory clan. With him, he brought his entire peerage and his parents. And the lords and ladies of the surviving clans were also going to be in attendance.

Maulketh spoke up.

"It's time. Join me."

He telepathically communicated with his guests which caused the gates to open wide open to the throne room. At the entrance were stationed two dragons as a show of force.

At his words, a multitude of colorful teleport circles appeared in the massive throne room. At the front, were his friends, In-Laws, and their servants. Azazel, Odin, Shiva, and Sirzechs. So of course their pantheons, clans, and families would get special treatment.

As for Michael and his angels, they got stuck to the very back while the Clan heads and Ladies filled the rest of the room. Once all the teleporting was done with, Maulketh spoke up with his Principle in full roar.

"Welcome."

The feeling of draconic might instantly make everyone aware of how mighty he truly was.

"I am sure most of you here have no idea who I am. Remember my name well. I, am Maulketh Imperator Tempus, Dragon Emperor of Tyrrany, Heir of Ddraig and Albion, slayer of Zeus and ruler of Olympus, chosen of the Dragon Gods, and most importantly King of Dragons. I welcome you all to my territory."

His titles were all truths which caused silence for a moment. He then broke the silence as he spoke again.

"Now, I called this meeting with the three Christian factions and my allies of the Norse gods, and my friend Shiva to get some things across. My actions of taking an entire continent could be seen as a declaration of war which can be called accurate.

For much too long, we dragons have divided ourselves with pride allowing us to be slayed one by one. Well, I have stepped up to the challenge and have united my kin under my rule on this continent. This is out territory, but now that you are here, it's time to talk business. Any questions or statements?"

The first person to speak was Shiva. He was neither loud nor quiet as he just spoke in his usual relaxed tone.

"Greetings everyone. Most of the beings here are part of the Three factions. Grigori, Devils, and Heaven. Of course, Odin is in attendance along with his family. A joyous occasion to be remembered."

When he stopped talking, someone picked up where he left off. A Devil who was standing next to Sirzechs walked ahead of everyone else. He looked middle-aged, his eyes were serene violet eyes, not unlike Runeas, Maulketh thought.

He had a black heard that reached his chest a bit which was neatly combed like his hair. He wore a noble attire not unlike Sirzechs, but his was black and gold. He did not bow to Maulketh, but he did slightly bow.

"Greetings. I am Zekram Bael, the first Bael. And I guess I should call myself your Brother In Law."

Maulketh raised an eyebrow. Already Zekram was using his wits to get some benefits. According to Runeas, Zekram was always smart, but he and Runeas actually had a decent relationship according to her.

The issue was that he was bossy and expected her to work instead of slack off.

"What makes you say that?"

Zekram calmly explained.

"My sister, Runeas was seen in the Gremory Territory alive and well. I am truly glad she is alive, but I have some questions, brother-in l-"

Maulketh raised a hand.

"No need to call me that, just call me brother. Sirzechs, you should do the same."

Zekram and Sirzechs looked each other in the eye for a few seconds. Zekram had higher control over the Devils than Sirzechs did despite the latter being the 'Devil King'. So whoever got more support from Maulketh would end up with even more control so they needed him on their side.

Zekram broke the silence.

"I see. Brother, I have some questions. As you may know, America was a great source of income for us in the mortal world. When you took over, things stayed normal for a time, but then our companies had to be put on hold. Will you isolate the entire continent?"

Maulketh shook his head.

"Of course not. You may once again take control of your business. It's just that things needed to panic a bit before I could stabilize my control over the continent. Things have fallen into place now, so now what matters most is stability."

Zekram was relieved that was the case.

"Ah, that is great news. Consider the Bael family, your family. As such, you have our full support. If you will allow us."

Maulketh nodded.

"Of course. I will say this now, I give special treatment to my friends and family. Having the Bael family as both are excellent to hear."

Zekram stepped back.

"Now, I shall let the others speak."

Sirzechs was about to step forward when Michael raised his voice.

"Before anything else is discussed, I must speak. You attacked Heaven unprovoked, and then you sent dragons toward us as well to bring us here by force. Not only do you do that, but you also destroy all the churches on the continent. What is your end goal?"

Maulketh did not bother to speak to Michael. Athena spoke for him, and the first time one of the Olympians spoke.

"It is simple, Michael of Heaven. Your God was famous for his hatred of Dragon Kind. He cursed Samael creating a poison to effect all dragons. But in exchange for his hatred, as a direct answer, Dragon kind hates Angels. So, do not blame his majesty, but your God."

Michael kept himself calm as he could fall if he got too angry.

"That may be so, but it does not excuse-"

Ares now roared with his Divine Aura flaring.

"SILENCE!"

The effect caused Michael, Uriel, Raphael, and Gabriel all to feel the very air forced from their lungs. Ares spoke again with his eyes burying holes in his sunglasses to show his burning eyes.

"Excuse? There is no need for an excuse for the strong to act. My friend was simply stronger than you were. That was all the 'excuse' he needed. Speak again in a disrespectful tone, and on this day, your head will roll."

Poseidon also spoke.

"Agreed. Now that we know your God is dead, how about you compensate us for the items your God stole? His majesty Maulketh feels this is fair."

Maulketh now leaned forward and looked Michael dead in the eyes.

"What I want is simple. I want the Fruits of Life and Wisdom."

Instantly Michael's halo went black and so did his wings as his anger became so strong he almost fell right then and there. He calmed himself to not make a fool of himself. The Trees of Life and Knowledge were treasures.

They did not grow many fruits, and since the death of God, Michael had only taken a single Fruit of Life to give himself more strength to bare the weight of the Heaven System. It took the tree centuries to grow a replacement, and he did not dare partake of the Fruits of Knowledge either.

And now, a Dragon wanted them to hand over all of them.

"I cannot do that."

Maulketh smirked.

"You could not stop me the last time I entered Heaven. If I wanted them then I could have gotten them. I am only asking for the fruits, not the trees themselves. But if you refuse me now, I will simply take the trees themselves and not the fruits. Pick now."

Uriel's eyes flared with Holy Fire as he spoke. Still being forced to control their emotions.

"You want the fruits only, correct?"

Maulketh nodded.

"Yes. Only the fruits. And that is me being polite."

Michael sighed.

"The fruits will be yours."

Maulketh smiled politely, but it was obvious it was fake.

"You made the right choice. I expect them by the end of the day."

With that Heaven's turn was over. Sirzechs now spoke.

"Zekram Bael here asked a question I had as most Devil clans have several businesses on Earth, especially in America. But if that is guaranteed to be allowed to continue, then you have the Gremory clans support Ancestor Brother-In-Law."

Maulketh chuckled.

"I like that. Ancestor Brother. Now-"

Just as he was going to speak several people began to walk through the doors into the meeting. The man at the front was without question Hades, his white hair was nearly combed and his white clothes were spotless.

On his back, his Biden was shimmering. Hades held a long black rope as he dragged a giant coffin behind him. With him, his wife Persephone held his free hand with a smile on her beautiful face. Along with Hades, Nyx and her brother Erebus had also arrived.

If that had been it, Maulketh would have understood, but along with them came several Titans. But most of them were banged up, hurt, and honestly looking close to death. Along with them, came a Titan Maulketh wanted to talk to.

"Ah, Father In Law. I see you chose to resurface."

Atlas, the Titan of Strength was with Hades and he was also the father of Calypso.