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00:00My five-year-old son went to the divine realm to see his father.
00:03He pushed open the private chamber's door and found his father with his arms around a goddess.
00:08That goddess turned around and slapped him across the face, scolded him for being discourteous.
00:13My son covered his face and ran out of the divine realm.
00:17The first thing he said to me.
00:19Mom, did I do something wrong?
00:22I looked at the five finger marks on his cheek and issued an order to Zeus.
00:28Zeus, get that consort of yours on her knees, apologizing to my son.
00:33If you can't manage that, don't bother sitting in that throne tomorrow.
00:36He said I was overreacting.
00:39The goddess who struck my son wept pitifully, claiming she'd only touched him instinctively.
00:45Zeus told me to calm down and spare his dignity.
00:48I will not.
00:49You don't care about your own son's face, so why should I save yours?
00:54The moment I walked into the divine palace, what greeted me wasn't the handmaiden's greeting.
01:00It was my son's cries.
01:02My son stumbled outside, his cries interspersed with broken sobs.
01:06I stopped immediately and pulled my child into my arms.
01:10Ares' cloak hung off one shoulder.
01:12His left hand was pressed hard against his face.
01:15Through his fingers, a patch of red blazed.
01:17A lump formed in my throat.
01:20Let mommy see what's wrong with your face.
01:24He wouldn't.
01:26Ares shook in my arms, crying so hard his whole body trembled.
01:30He pressed his hand tighter against his face, as if covering it up could make that slap unhappen.
01:35I gently pulled his hands away, only to see five finger marks on his face.
01:40Swollen, red, stamped clear as daylight across his left cheek.
01:44I fought to hold back my fury.
01:48Who hit you?
01:49Ares didn't speak.
01:50I softened my voice.
01:53Take your time.
01:55Mom's listening.
01:56I wanted to go see Dad.
01:58The chariot truer took me to the palace.
02:01Nobody stopped me.
02:02Ares pressed his lips together.
02:04Tears rolled down again.
02:05Dad was holding a goddess.
02:07That lady was leaning on Dad.
02:09Her robes weren't even on right.
02:11Dad didn't push her away, either.
02:13I lowered my eyes, consumed by overwhelming rage.
02:18Zeus, you truly are something.
02:20Keeping a mistress in secret is bad enough.
02:23And now your own son has caught you red-handed.
02:25My voice stayed calm, trying not to frighten Ares.
02:29That goddess.
02:30Who was she?
02:32I heard father call her Leto.
02:37Leto.
02:38The name landed and I wasn't the least bit surprised.
02:40Zeus had been coming home later and later.
02:44His robes carried a scent that wasn't mine.
02:46Other gods also kept telling me that Zeus was on intimate terms with Leto.
02:50I had long noticed Zeus' heart had strayed.
02:53But I held back because Ares needed his father.
02:56Yet they grew so arrogant that they forgot I was still alive.
02:59Daring to bully my son, my voice dropped even lower.
03:03Then what happened?
03:04Ares' lips were trembling uncontrollably.
03:07I stood in the doorway.
03:08That lady saw me first.
03:09She got off father right away.
03:11She asked who let me come in.
03:13She said I didn't know the rules.
03:14I said I came to find my father.
03:16I didn't even finish talking.
03:18Then she hit me.
03:19My back teeth clenched.
03:21How did she hit you?
03:22Ares raised his hand and mimed a slap beside his own face.
03:26It was really loud.
03:27My ears were ringing.
03:28She said if a child has no manners he should get out.
03:33I reached out and touched the side of his ear.
03:36Ares gasped in pain and my hand froze mid-air.
03:39What about dad?
03:40The moment those words left my mouth.
03:43Even I could hear how cold they sounded.
03:45Ares' tears fell faster.
03:47Dad was right there.
03:48But he didn't do anything.
03:50He looked at me and said I shouldn't run around.
03:53He said I shouldn't have come in.
03:54The child threw himself into my arms.
03:57Sobbing so hard he could barely breathe.
03:59Mother, did I do something wrong?
04:01Why did she hit me?
04:02I held him.
04:03My back ramrod straight.
04:05You didn't do anything wrong.
04:06They're the ones who did wrong.
04:08Not you.
04:09I carried my child into the palace.
04:11I took out a healing balm and gently cleaned the wound.
04:15Mom, does dad not like me anymore?
04:18My movement halted for a moment.
04:20The sordid deeds of adults end up breaking a child's heart.
04:22Zeus has no shame himself.
04:24Yet he's driven our son to doubt himself.
04:27I once thought Ares needed a complete family.
04:29That I could endure everything.
04:31But now I see there's no point in holding back.
04:33If I keep tolerating this, they'll trample all over my son and me.
04:37No.
04:39He's the one who's blind.
04:40You are mother's son.
04:42Nobody is allowed to touch you.
04:44This slap, mother's going to get it back for you.
04:47Today.
04:47Ares blinked.
04:49Really, mom?
04:50Really.
04:53Zeus learned I had come to the divine palace and came to find me.
04:57When Ares saw him walk in, he shrank deeper into my arms.
05:01Hera, what are you doing here?
05:03I sat upon the divine throne.
05:05My voice was ice.
05:07Zeus, that woman of yours hit my son.
05:10What are you planning to do about it?
05:11Zeus paused.
05:13He said nothing.
05:13I glanced down at the swelling on Ares' face.
05:17Leto has got some nerve.
05:19Your son walks in on her draped all over you.
05:21She gets embarrassed and she takes it out with a slap.
05:23What is this?
05:24Does she run a limpet now?
05:26Zeus opened his mouth.
05:27I had no interest in hearing it.
05:29Don't explain.
05:30My son's face is right here.
05:31The finger marks perfectly clear.
05:33You were standing right there.
05:35You watched her hit him.
05:36You didn't even try to stop her.
05:37Zeus, do you really take me for someone who doesn't exist?
05:40Ares sat beside me.
05:42His little hands clenched tight.
05:44This time, Zeus looked at my son.
05:46Ares, come here to dad.
05:47Let dad look at your face.
05:49Ares burrowed even deeper into my arms.
05:51I stared at Zeus with cold eyes.
05:53You still have the nerve to ask how your son is doing?
05:58I picked up the hourglass on the table.
06:00I'm only going to say this once.
06:03Before this hourglass runs out, have Leto come before my son.
06:07Get on her knees and apologize.
06:09Zeus's head snapped up.
06:10Hera, don't go too far.
06:12I let out a short, sharp laugh.
06:15Zeus, she hit your own son.
06:16I'm not negotiating with you.
06:18I'm informing you.
06:19If Leto doesn't kneel and apologize, then that throne of yours, you won't need to sit in it anymore.
06:25Silence, the kind where you couldn't even hear breathing.
06:28That was the line that truly hit him where it hurt.
06:30The divine throne, that was what he cared about most.
06:34Are you threatening me?
06:35You could call it that.
06:36You'd better think this through.
06:38What answered me was the sound of Zeus slamming the door on his way out.
06:44Ares looked at me, his eyes wide.
06:46Mom, is dad going to bring Leto here?
06:49Whether he brings her or not, it doesn't matter.
06:54What matters is, from today on, anyone who lays a hand on you will pay the price.
07:02Just then, the door burst open.
07:05Zeus' mother, Rhea, had stormed in.
07:07Hera, I've been told about what happened.
07:09Stop picking a fight with Zeus.
07:11I rose to my feet and look at her.
07:14What do you mean, fighting with him?
07:17Your son was tangled up with his consort.
07:19Ares walked in on them.
07:21That goddess slapped Ares across the face.
07:24I told him to bring her here to apologize.
07:27He said I'm overreacting.
07:29Rhea sighed, utterly unconcerned.
07:31A child gets hit.
07:33Any mother would be upset.
07:35But Ares is still young.
07:37Getting a little smack isn't the end of the world.
07:39Ares clutched my clothes.
07:41Mother, I wasn't running around.
07:43My voice went cold.
07:45That slap landed on your grandson's face.
07:48Five finger marks.
07:49Swollen.
07:50The child is right here.
07:52Just take a look.
07:53Rhea's tone hardened.
07:55Zeus is the great lord of Olympus.
07:56So he has a goddess who warms his bed.
07:59So what?
08:00You turn a blind eye and it passes.
08:02Family shame should never be made public.
08:05Wrapping his arms around his consort.
08:07Not shameful.
08:08Hitting a child.
08:09Not shameful.
08:11But me taking issue with it.
08:12Shameful.
08:16I gave Zeus a deadline to apologize.
08:19Half the sand has already fallen.
08:21Have you lost your mind?
08:23Make someone kneel?
08:25Who do you think you are?
08:29I glanced down at Ares.
08:31He huddled close beside me.
08:33Eyes wide open.
08:35I'm Ares' mother.
08:37Whoever hits my son.
08:38Niels.
08:40You!
08:43She pointed at me, lost for words for a long moment, then turned and left.
08:48Zeus arrived soon after.
08:51He confronted me sharply the moment he appeared.
08:55What exactly do you want?
08:57You sent your mother to pressure me.
09:00Did you think that would work?
09:02Zeus' voice was cold.
09:04I sent her to pressure you?
09:05She was only worrying out of concern.
09:08And you?
09:10You wouldn't even show respect to an elder.
09:12If she'd spoken like a decent being, I would have shown respect.
09:15She said the same thing as you.
09:17That Ares getting a smack is no big deal.
09:19That's what you call deserving of respect?
09:22Zeus said nothing.
09:24I went on to speak.
09:26Let's get to the point.
09:28Is Leto coming or not?
09:29I already told you.
09:31Having her kneel is out of the question.
09:34It was just a slap.
09:36If you want an apology, fine.
09:38But kneeling?
09:39No way.
09:40Just a slap.
09:41What do you mean, just a slap?
09:44Hera, don't get hung up on semantics.
09:47Ares barged in on his own.
09:48Didn't knock.
09:49Anyone would have reacted if they'd been startled.
09:52Leto didn't do it on purpose.
09:53She just panicked.
09:55Her hand slipped.
09:57Face went white.
09:59He forced himself not to cry.
10:01All I feel for Zeus now is nothing but disappointment.
10:04You let an outsider raise her hand against your son.
10:08And now you're standing here telling me she didn't mean it?
10:11Outsider?
10:12Leo has been with me a long time.
10:14I know exactly what kind of person she is.
10:17What kind of person she is?
10:19Zeus, I have no interest in knowing.
10:21All I know is she hit my son.
10:23You were there.
10:24You watched her do it.
10:26You didn't stop her.
10:27Zeus said indifferently.
10:29If you want to put it that way,
10:32when kids do something wrong,
10:34they should learn the lesson.
10:37What's wrong with taking a little hardship?
10:39Ares' head shot up.
10:41His eyes went red.
10:42His lips trembled twice.
10:44Yet no sound came out.
10:45He probably never imagined his own father would say something like that.
10:49Suddenly, I had no desire to argue with Zeus any longer.
10:53Zeus, watch what you say.
10:56I've said everything perfectly clearly.
10:58Stop using the child as an excuse for your tantrum.
11:03Just then, a voice came from outside.
11:06Thin and soft and tearful.
11:07Lord Zeus, please don't fight because of me.
11:10The door opened.
11:12Leto walked in.
11:13Eyes red from crying.
11:15Goddess Hera.
11:16I really didn't mean it.
11:18The young prince burst in so suddenly,
11:20it was just an instinctive brush of my hand.
11:25Brush.
11:25I looked at Ares' face.
11:28The slap had been so loud it echoed,
11:30and now it was just a brush.
11:33Leto,
11:34should we take a look at the finger marks on my child's face?
11:37Leto choked up.
11:40I know you don't like me.
11:43The way you're pressuring Lord Zeus,
11:45isn't this just because you can't stand having me around?
11:47I found it utterly ridiculous.
11:50Who exactly do you think you are?
11:52You inserted yourself into someone else's marriage.
11:55The child catches you and you raise your hand and hit him.
11:59And now you're crying.
12:01Asking if I can't stand having you around?
12:03Leto went completely silent.
12:05Zeus' voice dropped immediately.
12:07Enough.
12:08Who are you cursing at?
12:10I immediately confronted Zeus.
12:12What's the matter?
12:12Feeling protective?
12:13Your son gets hit and you feel nothing.
12:17I say one sense about her and you're instantly worked up.
12:23Leto quickly looped her arm through his.
12:26Lord Zeus,
12:28how about I just apologize to the young prince
12:30and we don't let this come between you two?
12:33Zeus immediately turned to me.
12:36You hear that?
12:37Leto's willing to apologize.
12:41Having her kneel?
12:43Impossible.
12:44Don't push your luck.
12:46I was quiet for two seconds.
12:50Fine.
12:51Zeus seemed surprised I'd given in so quickly.
12:56It's best if you can see reason.
12:59What's the rush?
13:00I said fine as in I've heard enough.
13:02Enough to understand that you, Zeus,
13:03have made your choice today.
13:05You'd rather protect this goddess
13:06than care about your own son's face.
13:07Your son got hit by her.
13:08You said he deserved it.
13:09I told her to kneel and apologize
13:11and you said I'm pushing my luck.
13:12Fine.
13:13You'd better stay this tough.
13:15Don't regret it later.
13:16Zeus exploded.
13:18Hera, who are you threatening?
13:19I stared straight at him, fearless.
13:21You.
13:23You have lost your divine divinity.
13:25Soon enough,
13:26Leto's teary voice chimed in again.
13:28Lord Zeus.
13:30I'm scared.
13:32Don't be scared.
13:33I'm here.
13:34Zeus turned back toward me.
13:35His voice chilled to ice.
13:37Hera,
13:38Leto will not kneel for you.
13:40And don't you threaten me
13:41with the divine throne.
13:46Olympus is not something you can overturn
13:48with a single word.
13:51I watched the sand in the hourglass stream downward.
13:54When the last grain had fallen,
13:56I looked at Zeus.
13:59Fine.
14:00Then go right ahead.
14:05What did you say?
14:06I said in a tone devoid of emotion.
14:09From this moment on,
14:10you'd better hold on to Leto nice and tight.
14:15Don't let the day come when she's crying and begging you for help.
14:18And you can't protect her.
14:21Zeus sneered.
14:24Try me.
14:25I smiled at him.
14:27Just you wait.
14:28He flung out one last line.
14:29Unreasonable.
14:30Then he turned and left.
14:32Leto with him.
14:33After they left,
14:34Ares finally couldn't hold it in any longer.
14:36Mom,
14:37does dad not like me anymore?
14:39I reached out and pulled him into my arms.
14:43It's not that you're not good enough.
14:45It's that he's not worthy.
14:47I will not go find dad anymore.
14:49Mother will protect you.
14:51I looked down at the child in my arms.
14:53No more holding back.
14:54From this moment on,
14:56it wasn't just Zeus cover I was going to rip away.
15:01I went to see Kronos' loyal steward,
15:03Hermes.
15:04He was a bit surprised to see me.
15:07That Olympus covenant my father left in your keeping.
15:09You still have it?
15:11Three seconds of silence.
15:12Yes.
15:13I've kept it all this time.
15:15I'm invoking it.
15:17Goddess Hera,
15:17are you certain?
15:18Once this covenant is invoked-
15:19I'm certain.
15:20Tomorrow morning,
15:21bring all the documents.
15:23Olympus,
15:24the divine council chamber.
15:26Zeus thought the throne he sat upon
15:27belonged to the Olympian house.
15:29He didn't know that the ground beneath his feet,
15:32from the very first foundation stone,
15:34belonged to the Titan bloodline.
15:35Before Kronos fell,
15:37he placed Olympus' divine authority
15:39into a binding decree.
15:41There was only one designated rightful heir.
15:44Not Zeus is me.
15:46I hid that covenant away for five years.
15:48I never thought I'd need to use it.
15:50I thought he was still,
15:52at the core,
15:53a decent soul.
15:54He had no soul.
15:56So I didn't need to keep pretending.
16:01The next morning,
16:02I walked into the divine council chamber.
16:05Hermes had a sealed coffer in his hand.
16:07He opened it and took out a stack of documents.
16:10These are the original binding decree your father signed,
16:13the sealed copies,
16:14and the divine registry meant authorization.
16:17Five years.
16:19I've been waiting for you to come.
16:21Goddess Hera,
16:21before your father fell,
16:23he told me this covenant was the last line of defense.
16:24He said if anyone ever bullied you,
16:26if you came to find me,
16:27I was to bring this out.
16:31I saw Zeus approaching.
16:33Beside him walked Leto in cream-colored robes.
16:35Not only had she not gone into hiding,
16:38she was walking right alongside Zeus,
16:40bold as could be,
16:42her pace unhurried and confident,
16:43as if this was a position
16:45she'd long grown accustomed to.
16:47Good.
16:48They'd both shown up so neatly today.
16:51Saved me the trouble of summoning them one by one.
16:54Zeus saw me sitting in the high throne.
16:56Documents were spread out before me.
16:58Hermes sat at my side.
17:00He was come.
17:02What are you doing here?
17:03His voice was heavy.
17:05Lord Hermes is here too?
17:06Zeus looked at Hermes.
17:08Hermes sat where he was.
17:10He didn't stand.
17:11That clearly unsettled Zeus.
17:14Lord Zeus,
17:15have a seat.
17:15There's something we need to discuss face-to-face.
17:20Zeus didn't sit.
17:23What is this?
17:25I glanced at Leto.
17:28Leto.
17:29You should come in too.
17:31This concerns you as well.
17:34She walked in,
17:35maintaining that expression of uneasy innocence.
17:39Zeus.
17:41I gave you a chance last night.
17:44I would make the choice for you.
17:46What exactly are you trying to do?
17:50Fine.
17:51I'll say it plainly.
17:53I flipped the documents on the table to the first page.
17:56Olympus.
17:57It belongs to me.
17:59The council chamber fell silent.
18:02What did you say?
18:03Zeus' voice was tight.
18:05My father,
18:06Kronos,
18:07founder of Olympus.
18:08Before he fell,
18:09he placed the divine authority into a binding decree.
18:11I am the rightful heir.
18:13This agreement has been in Hermes' safekeeping for five years.
18:16How do you think you came to rule?
18:18Zeus' face changed color.
18:20Not pale.
18:21Gray.
18:22That kind of gray that seeps out from the marrow of your bones.
18:26Impossible!
18:28When Kronos fell,
18:29the divine authority was already dispersed.
18:31On the surface,
18:33it appeared dispersed.
18:34Hermes finally spoke.
18:37Lord Zeus,
18:39you've sat in the divine throne for five years.
18:42You sat in it because Lady Hera allowed you to.
18:48Zeus stood there,
18:50hand braced against the edge of the table,
18:52knuckles bone white.
18:53Leto's carefully maintained composure had shattered.
18:57Wait.
18:57Zeus' voice had gone hoarse.
18:59Hera,
19:00just wait a second.
19:01About last night,
19:02I can have Lea apologize.
19:05Kneeling works too.
19:06Leto whipped her head toward him.
19:09Lord Zeus?
19:10Zeus didn't look at her.
19:12Hera,
19:13let's talk about this properly.
19:15Don't be rash.
19:16I smiled.
19:17Zeus,
19:18last night you said,
19:20Olympus is not something you can overturn with a single word.
19:23What do you think now?
19:24The last trace of color drained from his face.
19:27You were always nothing.
19:28Hermes pulled another document from his coffer.
19:31This is an emergency decree.
19:33Passed last night.
19:35It removes Zeus from his position as Lord of Olympus,
19:37effective immediately.
19:39Seven council elders seals.
19:41Not a single person had stood on his side.
19:43Zeus stepped backward.
19:45His back hit the wall.
19:48Leto hadn't spoken a single word.
19:50Her lips were trembling.
19:52She never saw this ending coming.
19:54She didn't know Olympus had always belonged to the Titan bloodline.
20:01Zeus leaned against the wall,
20:03like someone had hollowed him out.
20:06Hera.
20:06The corner of his mouth twitched.
20:09You knew about all of this?
20:10You knew everything?
20:12I knew.
20:13I've known for three years.
20:17Then why didn't you?
20:18Why didn't I turn on you?
20:20I finished his sentence.
20:21Because I thought you were still decent.
20:23I thought you still had some semblance of being a father to Ares.
20:27Last night, you told me with your own mouth that your son deserved to be hit.
20:32Zeus closed his eyes.
20:34I turned to Leto.
20:36Leto, stand up.
20:37She looked at me.
20:38Her lips had gone white.
20:40She slowly rose.
20:41Her legs were shaking.
20:43Last night, you hit my son.
20:44Then you called it an accidental brush of the hand.
20:47Do you still stand by that?
20:48Goddess Hera.
20:49I, I, I really didn't mean it.
20:52I'm not asking whether you meant it.
20:53I'm asking you.
20:54Do you still think it was just a brush?
20:57She didn't speak.
20:59I stood up and walked up to her.
21:01I told you last night.
21:03Get on your knees and apologize to my son.
21:05You didn't come.
21:08Your man blocked for you.
21:10Now your patron can barely save himself.
21:13Who else do you have to block for you now?
21:17Leto's tears came pouring down.
21:20Not the measured, practice sobbing from last night.
21:23This was real fear.
21:26Lady Hera, I'm begging you.
21:29I don't need you to beg me.
21:31I need you to kneel.
21:34Face my son.
21:36Say I'm sorry.
21:37Say I'm sorry.
21:38I was wrong.
21:39Leto looked at me.
21:41Then at Zeus.
21:42Zeus leaned against the wall.
21:44Head hanging.
21:45Not a single word.
21:47Leto's legs gave out.
21:49With a thud, she was on her knees.
21:51She knelt on the floor.
21:53I'm sorry.
21:54I was wrong.
21:56Those words aren't for me.
21:59Find a time.
22:00Say them again, in front of my son.
22:03I gathered the covenant confirmation and all the documents into my sealed coffer.
22:08I lifted my sealed coffer and walked to the door.
22:10I turned back.
22:12Zeus, you said Olympus wasn't something I could overturn with a single word.
22:17And now?
22:17The door closed.
22:20I walked to the Olympus' highest tower.
22:23This was the first time I stood here as the rightful sovereign.
22:26It wouldn't be the last.
22:31When I returned to the palace.
22:33Mother!
22:34Ares came running and threw himself into my arms.
22:37He held up a piece of paper.
22:39Two figures drawn in wobbly lines.
22:42This is mother and me.
22:43I took the drawing.
22:45It's beautiful.
22:46Ares.
22:47Mother needs to tell you something.
22:49From now on, you don't need to go to Father's palace anymore.
22:52Why?
22:54Because the Olympus?
22:56It's Mother's now.
22:57He tilted his head.
22:58So Mother's the boss now?
23:00Hmm.
23:01Something like that?
23:05Then Mother's so amazing!
23:08He clapped and laughed.
23:10The laughing pulled at the bruise on his left cheek.
23:12He winced and quickly reigned in the smile.
23:15Still hurt?
23:17A little.
23:18It'll be better in a couple of days.
23:23Mom.
23:24That goddess who struck me.
23:26She'll come apologize to you.
23:30Really?
23:32Really.
23:33I picked him up.
23:37Just then, Zeus arrived back.
23:40Hera.
23:42Let's talk.
23:44Talk about what?
23:46The Divine Realm, I accept it.
23:47But you can't tear the family apart either.
23:50Ares still young.
23:51He needs both parents.
23:53Both parents.
23:54He actually had the nerve to say that.
23:56Zeus.
23:57Last night, Hermes asked me if his father didn't like him anymore.
24:01And what were you doing?
24:02You were telling Laino, don't be scared, I'm here.
24:05And now you come telling me about both parents?
24:07He hurried to explain.
24:09Leo and I, it's over.
24:11No more contact ever again.
24:13You ended it with her because you realized you were wrong.
24:16Or because you've lost your value to her.
24:19Zeus said nothing.
24:21Zeus.
24:23The Divine Separation Decree is being drafted.
24:26It'll be sent to you within the next couple of days.
24:29Are you threatening me?
24:31You think seizing the Divine Authority lets you do whatever you want?
24:35I smiled.
24:37Zeus.
24:39Your influence was built on your identity as Lord of Olympias.
24:44Now that that identity is gone, do you really think those people will still answer your summons?
24:52Is there really no future for us?
24:54I raised my hand and pointed toward the door.
24:59None.
25:02Two days later.
25:04Celestial Forum Hall, Olympus Divine Assembly.
25:07Halfway through, Hermes walked over and spoke quietly by my ear.
25:11Zeus is here.
25:12My hand holding the Nectar Goblet, paused.
25:16What's he doing here?
25:17Claims he's also a guest.
25:19But I crossed it off yesterday.
25:23Let him in.
25:24Three minutes later, Zeus appeared, dark gray robes.
25:28He looked no different from usual, but his spirit had changed.
25:32The skin around his eyes was faintly bruised.
25:35He stood in the doorway without even a divine seal.
25:38The contrast was brutal.
25:39He made his way directly toward me.
25:41Hera.
25:43Hera.
25:43I held my Nectar Goblet and smiled.
25:45Oh, my apologies.
25:48What should I call you now?
25:51Lord Zeus?
25:53Former ruler?
25:54I want my seat back.
25:57Every gaze in the room converged on us.
26:00Your seat?
26:02Olympus.
26:03These past five years, I'm the one who ran it.
26:07Every sacred matter, I brookered.
26:10You removed me.
26:13Can you govern it all on your own?
26:15He was gambling.
26:17Gambling that five years of sacred bonds couldn't be severed with a single stroke.
26:23I set my cup down.
26:26Zeus.
26:27Are you here to talk divine affairs?
26:29Or to make a scene?
26:31I am discussing divine affairs.
26:34You think that seizing the divine authority means you can do anything?
26:39Olympus's allies recognize my face.
26:43Not your name.
26:44I swept my eyes across the faces in the room.
26:47Not a single person stepped forward to speak for him.
26:50Not one.
26:51Because in this realm, everyone knew one principle.
26:55Divine authority trumps everything.
26:57Let me ask you a question.
27:01Last year.
27:04Olympus's single greatest tribute.
27:07Who was the one who ultimately signed off and sealed it?
27:12He froze.
27:13I spoke up.
27:15Hermes.
27:16Lord Hermes represented the Titan bloodline's credibility.
27:20You ran a couple of errands, and you think that makes it your achievement?
27:24I said sarcastically, you came here to say you want your throne back.
27:30Well then, let me tell you exactly how you lost that throne.
27:33You used sacred treasury.
27:36To support a consort.
27:39Your son walked in on you with your arms around her.
27:42That goddess slapped your son across the face.
27:46And you stood.
27:48Stood right there and didn't say a single word.
27:54That's what you did as ruler.
27:57For five years.
28:00Do you think anyone here is going to step forward and speak on your behalf?
28:05Zeus stood there, his face cycling between white and gray.
28:09He came thinking he could turn the tables.
28:11He didn't know.
28:13I was no longer the hero who waited at home for him to return.
28:17Zeus.
28:18If you have no other business, you can leave.
28:21The door is that way.
28:22The day after the assembly ended, Leto came as promised.
28:26Not to Olympus.
28:28To my home.
28:29Ares had just returned from his lessons.
28:32The summoning chime rang.
28:34Leto walked into the living room.
28:36The moment she saw Ares, her pace visibly slowed.
28:40Ares looked up.
28:42Seeing her, the ambrosia fruit in his hand dropped.
28:45His body instinctively shrank backward.
28:47The last time they met, this person had slapped him.
28:51I sat down beside Ares.
28:53I wrapped my arm around his shoulders.
28:55It's okay.
28:57She's here to apologize to you today.
29:00Leto stood in the middle of the living room.
29:02The rims of her eyes went red.
29:04Go on.
29:05I said to her.
29:07Leto swallowed.
29:08Then her knees slowly bent.
29:10Thud.
29:10She knelt.
29:16She knelt on the floor.
29:18Before a boy.
29:20Young prince.
29:21That day, I struck you.
29:23That was auntie's fault.
29:24I shouldn't have used my hands.
29:26And auntie definitely shouldn't have yelled at you.
29:29She lowered her head to the floor.
29:30I'm sorry.
29:31Ares watched her.
29:33His eyes blinked several times.
29:35He looked at me.
29:36I nodded.
29:37Ares.
29:38You can say it's okay.
29:39Or you can choose not to.
29:42That's your choice.
29:43Ares thought for a moment.
29:45Lady.
29:46When you hit me.
29:48It hurt so much.
29:51Leto's body jolted.
29:52I was really, really scared.
29:54I just wanted to find my father.
29:57I wasn't doing anything bad.
29:59Leto knelt on the floor.
30:01Tears fell.
30:02This time I thought it might be real.
30:05Because no acting skill could fake the expression of having every pretense pierce through me.
30:09By a single sentence from child.
30:12I understand now.
30:14I was wrong.
30:16Ares pressed his lips together.
30:18He didn't say it's okay.
30:20He just nodded.
30:21He doesn't need to forgive anyone.
30:23I stood up.
30:24That's enough.
30:25Get up.
30:28I understand.
30:29She turned and left.
30:32After the door closed, Ares leaned against me.
30:36Mother.
30:37She really said sorry.
30:39Yes.
30:40Mom kept her promise.
30:41He shook his head and smiled.
30:43This time, the bruise on his face had almost completely faded.
30:47That very evening, Zeus found me.
30:50His voice was completely different from before.
30:52No coldness.
30:54Only exhaustion and a hollow emptiness.
30:56Hera.
30:57You won.
30:58I said nothing.
31:00A long silence.
31:01The divine separation decree.
31:04I'll sign it.
31:05I looked at him indifferently.
31:07I have one last question for you.
31:09Do you regret it?
31:11Regret what?
31:13Regret that night.
31:14When you said your son deserved it.
31:17Another silence.
31:18Zeus hung his head.
31:20His eyes filled with loneliness.
31:22I regret it.
31:23But regret doesn't change anything now.
31:26The divine separation decree was signed three days later.
31:30Mother.
31:31Can I have the same divine name as you?
31:34You can.
31:36What do you want to be called?
31:38Ares.
31:39Named for the warrior spirit of my grandfather Kronos.
31:43The strongest of the titans.
31:46And who do you want to protect with that strength?
31:50Mother.
31:51Of course.
31:52I scooped him up into my arms.
31:55Then Ares it is.
31:57Half a year later, on a weekend, I took Ares to a mortal marketplace.
32:01It was his sixth name day.
32:03At the artisan's stall, he chose a winged horse figurine.
32:07While paying, I caught sight of someone standing far away, beside the grand stairway.
32:12Gray cloak.
32:14Much thinner.
32:15Zeus.
32:16He stood there watching Ares.
32:17He didn't come closer.
32:19Ares didn't see him.
32:21He was hugging the winged horse box, laughing.
32:24Mother, look.
32:25The winged horse's mouth can move.
32:27I paid and took his hand to leave.
32:30Passing by the grand stairway, I glanced at Zeus.
32:33He looked at me too.
32:34No words.
32:35He just watched Ares' small back as he ran ahead.
32:38His throat moved once.
32:40Then he turned and walked away.
32:44Mother, today was really fun.
32:47Yes.
32:49Happy Named Day.
32:52Mother, will you bring me here again?
32:55Of course.
32:57Sunlight streamed through the skylight of the marketplace, warm and golden.
33:01The breeze carried the sweet fragrance of flowers.
33:04I turned back forward and walked on with Ares.
33:07I shall not look back again, not ever again.
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