Chapter 1995 – 1995. God’s Atlantis
The god of the sky, the king of Olympus, sent lightning down on humans.
All humans were delighted but trembled.
Because it was all random.
Still, since it was lightning from the god of prudence, humans held a sacrifice as a token of gratitude.
Zeus was most revered among humans. At the same time, he knew that he was a formidable tyrant. It’s just that they don’t talk about Zeus because they’re afraid of lightning falling from the sky.
Even if sacrifices to other gods were skipped, the sacrifice to Zeus could not be skipped. Even the cities that worshiped other gods must have sacrifices for Zeus. If the sacrifice for Zeus was accidentally skipped, the city would perish.
Perseus, king of Argos, faithfully offered a sacrifice of thanks to his father, Zeus. This is because his father, Zeus, was not the kind to look after him as a son. Although in reality he never saw Zeus.
“Zeus sent down lightning. Since all the temples announced the oracle at the same time, it is certain that lightning was given to humans.”
Perseus said to his servants, Lightning was given to humans, but humans did not know how to use it. Even well-informed scholars were speechless.
What past Prometheus stole fire from Olympus and gave it to humans. Humans were grateful. And the fire was used without any hesitation. Because fire was intuitive. But what about lightning? How can humans dare to deal with lightning that strikes from the sky?
“Did the great master of heaven only give an oracle?”
“My father gave this to me.”
Perseus held something in his hand. It was something transparent and round. The servants fell in love with the exotic beauty of the object in an instant, but soon thought rationally.
“Probably that thing has something to do with lightning.”
“Isn’t it something that summons and handles lightning?”
“That you can kill animals by dropping lightning!”
“Or use lightning to punish humans!”
Only primary methods came out of the mouths of those smart servants. Even the smartest scholars were too ignorant about lightning. The lightning that strikes from the sky belongs only to Zeus. No one thought to study it.
Perseus was disappointed with his vassals, who all said the same thing. He sighed in his heart and carefully touched the object in his hand.
‘If this is really a tool that handles thunderbolts… I want to punish these unhelpful vassals. How should I write it? Should I shout lightning?’
No matter how much he is a king, isn’t that too shabby?
Click!
Perseus’ finger touched something, and it lit up.
“Fire?!”
Surprised, Perseus almost dropped the light bulb in his hand.
The servants who were watching opened their mouths.
“You hold fire in your hand… Majesty. Aren’t you hot?”
“It’s not hot. But is this really fire?”
“… It doesn’t look like fire. Zeus said he would send lightning… Could this be lightning?”
“Does this look like lightning to you?”
“…”
The servants closed their mouths again. No matter how you look at it, that shining thing wasn’t lightning. The lightning was fiercer and more terrifying.
“Whoa. I will have to offer sacrifices to my father again. Priests, prepare the sacrifice.”
Even in the midst of this, Perseus called Zeus his father, whom he had never met in person. It was for his own power.
Two days passed.
The priest announced that the preparations for the sacrifice were over. The people gathered around the temple for the sacrifice. It seems that they are also curious about the lightning strikes on humans.
‘This. I never thought they would gather like this.’
Perseus’ complexion hardened.
Even if sacrifices are made, the gods do not always respond. Most are ignored. In particular, Zeus was a god who was often ignored except for 1 or 2 of the 100 sacrifices. His biological son, Perseus, is at least number five.
‘If my father doesn’t respond at all… My authority is diminishing.’
It was burdensome for the people who usually did not gather well during ancestral rites because they were busy.
‘Shit. I can’t stop here…’
The sacrifice was carried out. Originally, only two cows were intended to be sacrificed, but an additional one was offered.
‘Please. Please respond! Father!’
Is it through sincerity?
It felt like something had descended on the temple.
His overwhelming presence caught his breath. At least Perseus was in better condition. The priest sat down on the floor and trembled. It seemed insane that his eyes were spinning. The servants had nothing to say. They slumped on the floor and closed their eyes. It seemed like there was a nasty smell somewhere.
The same was true of the people outside the temple. They instinctively knelt and worshiped Zeus. No one opened their mouths. Just worship
“Father, I offer three cows! Give us great wisdom!”
-What are you curious about?
“We received lightning from our father with great grace, but we are dumb and don’t know how to handle lightning! Please grant me great wisdom!”
-Ah, that’s right. I overestimated you guys. It is my mistake. You were ignorant, incompetent, stupid, and savage people who didn’t even know the concept of electricity, let alone lightning…
Crying.
Perseus felt something unholy rising, but he struggled to control it. The opponent was a god who could destroy a city with a single gesture.
= I will give you wisdom. You need tools to handle lightning well. You’d better treat Hephaestus well. Also, secure a lot of blacksmiths.
Qurrrr!
A bolt of lightning fell from the ceiling of the temple. Perseus shuddered with excruciating pain as if his whole body was being torn apart.
‘Uh, why? Is this going to die like this?!’
Knowledge crept into his bewildered mind.
Lightning. Electricity. Generator. Batteries, Smartphones. Refrigerator, air conditioner, EMP…
Incomprehensible knowledge came into my head. How to say Even if I tried to deeply indulge in that knowledge, it seemed impossible because it was difficult to utilize it because the contents were empty.
‘… I am the king It’s the blacksmith’s job to make these things, so there’s no need to know them deeply.’
Didn’t Father God also tell you? To roll the blacksmith.
Perseus let go of the pain. He was not lucky enough to become king of Argos.
“Father! I have a favor to ask!”
Said Perseus. It was a bit rude for a tone spoken to the king of the gods. He relied on the bond of blood. At least it’s better than being a stranger. Wouldn’t even the angels look at it at least once?
-Ask?
Fortunately, Father God was not so angry.
– Hmm. There is also a request from Danae… Andromeda looked good on you too. Please don’t listen to me.
Danae was the mother of Perseus. Andromeda was an Ethiopian princess. She was betrothed to Perseus, but she says that Andromeda eventually gave herself to Zeus. It is a well-known story that the Ethiopian queen incurred the wrath of Poseidon, and the Ethiopian king sacrificed her daughter to Zeus to defend her country. No matter how Poseidon she is, she can’t do anything to Zeus.
“There are those who do not believe that I am my father’s son! Give me proof that no one can deny that I am your son!”
-You mean to ask for something useful? Well, good
Something appeared out of thin air and slowly fell. Perseus spread out both hands and received them respectfully.
Seeing the rod resting on his palm, Perseus widened his eyes. There was information about this in the knowledge he received.
‘Lightsword!’
Zeus had already disappeared. Raising his body, he pressed the button on his lightsaber.
Geeeee
The energy blade soared and emitted a blue glow.
Perseus went out of the temple feeling his chest grow.
Overwhelmed by the presence of God, the people sat down without being able to stand up. Perseus walked in front of them and showed off his lightsaber.
“Purple! It is a divine object bestowed by Zeus, the father god, to me, his son! As long as I am king, Argos will enjoy infinite glory!”
“Waaaaa! Blessings to King Perseus!!”
A smile appeared on Perseus’ lips. The sound of the kingship becoming stronger made him amused.
• • •
With the power of me and Hephaestus, mankind that was able to handle electricity developed rapidly.
It creaked at first. It wasn’t easy educating blacksmiths and scholars. However, as time passed, humans developed. It was because of the help of the gods.
‘Humanity has developed in the blink of an eye.’
It wasn’t empty talk. Because of time acceleration, time flew by in 10-year increments. Originally, the heroes who made their names in mythology died without doing much. On the contrary, unheard of names began to shine brightly.
‘There is no Greek and Roman mythology that I knew.’
Now I was overflowing with energy. Because all humans worship me.
‘Air conditioner, fan, refrigerator, induction… It is because all the civilizations that humans enjoy now begin with electricity.’
Humans who became too convenient sometimes made stupid choices. In the past, they would have killed everyone with a thunderbolt, but now electricity is confiscated for a week. That was enough.
Taking away the already convenient life was no different from a sentence of death. Humans, who were forced to return to primitive conditions because they could not use electricity, held ancestral rites with sincerity. In order to relieve my anger, I offered not only beautiful women, but also princesses and queens. Having tasted civilization, they were kings and nothing.
‘For the same reason, Hephaestus’ level has also increased.’
Civilization is by no means complete just because there is electricity. Hephaestus passed on the knowledge to the human blacksmiths, and it soon returned as faith. Now, Hephaestus had enough strength to fight Poseidon one-on-one.
“Father!”
Ares shouted and came to me. His handsome face was distorted, which was nice to see.
