Chương 32: Primordial Gods

The skies are clear with beams of sunlight streaming down like rainbows, illuminating everything. However, to the alarm and shock of the mortals below, the skies suddenly turned black with six stars streaking across the heavens.

The event was odd as only a portion of the skies turned black, everything else was blue, looking like an ocean in the skies.

Events like this had never been recorded before, and if not for Ainz, it probably would remain that way.

To those who saw it, spiritual people, like Oracles, claimed it was proof of the gods.

Things they could not explain, the push to the gods, once they can explain it, the answer will also be the gods.

To the lords of their domains, this was an opportunity to overthrow the temples that control the opinions of the public. If they found the fallen stars, they could use it as a sign of their right to rule.

They could then slowly push the temples outside the sphere of power, becoming the rulers they were destined to be.

———

Falling from the heavens were six giants; who were screaming their lungs out. The speed of their descent was almost breaking the sound barrier, but to those below it was the clap of thunder!

Gaia and her fellow Primordial Gods didn't expect to appear in the skies after leaving Ainz's realm. If they had been given enough time, they would probably notice that they have the spell in their arsenal. Meaning there was nothing to be scared of.

Their screams became louder, as they could see the land rapidly getting closer.

Closing their eyes, dreading the pain that would surely ensue, they brace themselves.

~ Boom ~

It was like the Earth itself shook; trees fell and the earth was overturned, causing a dust storm to hit the surroundings, obstructing one's view.

The land was silent before six individuals crawled out of the mound they made, showing no visible injuries.

Their bodies seem to have become refined metal that not even the strongest force could damage it.

~Bump ~ Bump~

Hearts beating with fear and awe at what just happened, they observe each other with shock in their eyes. It was only now it hit them, they were Primordial Gods; not mortals that conform with the world. They can change the world however they see fit.

The six who didn't notice they shouldn't be able to see in the dust cloud and ignorantly gather together. Just by moving, the ground trembled, causing trees to topple over, and wildlife to flee.

Uranus, the Primordial God of the Heavens, assumes the guise of a young man around the age of twenty, with long black hair, pale white skin, and eyes that glowed like stars.

He was draped in a Greek robe that the statues of the gods usually wore. His chest laid bare to the world, looking like slabs of tempered iron forge from the hands of the Almighty.

A quiver of his chest muscles made winds form dust clouds, however, this remained oblivious to him. "What is the plan for everyone? With that fall, we all should realize we are no longer mortals. Going back to our original lives is out of the question." Looking at his fellow gods, with a deep and longing look, he continued, "My entire life, I have been a slave and have not seen this world. Now with my identity, I can."

The others became silent as they never thought about this. Ainz had told them he would make them gods, but other than that, he said they could do as they wanted. However, there wasn't much that they wanted. As slaves, wanting more was seen as wanting an early grave. Getting attached to something or someone, was a sign one would be tormented.

Tartarus is said to be the last place anyone would want to go, whether they be gods or mortals; as escape was nigh impossible. As the deity with the same name, Tartarus embodied evilness and terror.

Same as the other Primordials, Tartarus was a ten meters tall middle-aged man with the body of a Greek God. He had crimson skin that almost looked like lava.

On his head, two long horns adorned his head, extending from his temples. His eyes blaze with fury, but underneath was an ancient calmness contrary to his appearance. "Father didn't give us our power without a reason, he wants gold, as his subordinates, we should give him at least that." Tartarus shook his head and disappeared into a black portal that leads to Tartarus.

Erebus, the Primordial God of Darkness and the Primordial God of Night, Nyx teleported away.

Of the six Primordials, only three were left, Uranus, Pontus, and Gaia.

Pontos, the Primordial God of the Oceans, second only to Uranus in terms of power and influence. Of course, Gaia is not included in this ranking.

Pontus looked like an old man in his fifties, with a head of white hair, a long white beard, and deep blue eyes.

Looking into his eyes was like looking at the oceans, and its depths.

Pontus chuckled, "I want to see a human society with my new pair of eyes. Because I've been given this power, does that mean I'm still me? There are many things for me to do; controlling the oceans is just one of them."

"So why not tag along with me then?" Uranus invited Pontus but the God only chuckled, " I refuse. If I tag along, I will be a hindrance in your romance with Gaia. Your destiny outshone all ours, so it cannot be halted." Pontus walked away and faded from view.

Uranus's eyes narrowed, his plan failed. As the ruler of the heavens, he is to be the strongest, and thus the leader of the Primordial Gods, however, everyone had their objectives.

Uranus knew Ainz had created them with equal power, meaning no one is superior to the other. The only thing he had that tipped the scale was the wish he is owed.

Gaia's eyes had been close since the beginning, enjoying the connection she had with the forest. She could feel and sense everything, the life force of the plants, the animals roaming about, and the power brimming beneath the earth. She could feel everything but she couldn't control it; not all of it.

"Uranus, I will go along with you for now. I need to give birth to the titans so that Father's plan can begin. Don't expect me to love you, I'm just doing my duty." Gaia said calmly as her eyes remained closed. The leaves of the surrounding trees seem to rustle by her will. They wish to connect and express their feelings to her.

"I know, I'm not expecting anything." Uranus is no fool. Gaia may be beautiful but he had seen what she looked like before gaining divinity. He could sleep with her, but after she gives birth to the titans, he would simply toss her aside and think about his future. As long as the titans are born, he could disappear from the main picture, and use his wish however he wanted.

He had only ever been a slave, but he had ambitions. He doesn't remember how many times dreamt of being a king. How many times he dreamt of changing the status quo but woke up to a nightmare.

"It's good we are on the same page. Before we go amongst the mortals, we should get used to our powers, and find a spell to shrink our body. I remember in the myths, if a mortal looked at our bodies, they would burn, although I don't know if Father gave us similar power, it's best to be careful."

———

The scent of iron and blood hit his nostrils, making his body relax. Flames burn the atmosphere, causing his lungs to burn with a soothing feeling.

He was a level below the Underworld, this is the location Ainz designed for him to rule. However, it was barren and waiting for him to build on.

Ainz has given him spells and abilities that Tartarus should have. He could summon demons that help him in confinement, and control an astral gate that sucks creatures into Tartarus.

He cast the , making a red hole open up as a large number of demons appeared. They began to spread all over Tartarus, causing the place to become chaotic.

As the summoner, he could order them to do whatever he wanted, and his first order was, expanding Tartarus.

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Erebus smiles at the childish act of Uranus; who thinks he didn't notice? That brat wants to rule the world; he doesn't know what game he is playing.

Unlike the rest present, Erebus used to be a noble, who understood the behaviors of people. If not because of the crime of his family, he would most likely be in a high position. But he's also thankful to his family that he survived as a slave.

Ainz had spoken, as long as one gave him gold, they were free to do as they pleased. He already had his plans, he won't be like Erebus of the myths, he will have temples dedicated to him.

He and Nyx didn't appear a lot in the myths, but his plan would change that.

The two Primordial Gods of Darkness and Night disappeared, holding hands.

Erebus tightens his hold on Nyx's hand, deciding not to let her go. He will make her happy in their eternal life together.

———

Separating from the others, Pontus came across a group of knights riding their steeds towards his location. The knights were shocked at his size and his divinity that they screamed in fear and awe.

Fear was omnipresent compared to awe. Imagine one living in a world where gods exist but never acknowledging said beings.

Knights turned and fled, some dropping from their horses, pissing themselves in the process.

Like most, they didn't believe in the gods, especially since they cannot see them, yet right before them, a god stood. As if to prove it was real, the sound of the ocean accompanies his movements.

Pontus didn't have a way to shrink his form, none of them did. They were powerful but not omnipotent. It was not his intention to cause such a scene but what is done can't be undone.

In front of him was forty knights quivering like little girls. Their armors clank against each other; as the frightening sound of teeth clatters about the area.

Of the knights before him, Pontus noticed only five of them were female; which was rare since females don't usually go to the battlefield. Thinking for a second, Pontus cast a spell, ; drowning all the males and leaving the females unconscious.

He didn't have a summon spell to create subordinates, he did however have a palace beneath the waves. However, what is a huge palace without servants inhabiting it?

Pontus decided to have these women give birth to his children. If they work hard enough, he could beseech Father to bless them with immortality to serve by his side.

He left the scene, leaving behind the blue face bodies of the drowned men, with the women shaking as they timidly followed behind him.

Pontus knew women like strong males as they could protect them, and create strong offspring. He didn't want to force the females to love him, he did not need to, they would come to know him.

On the way out of the forest, there were only silences that were broken by the clanking of the female's armor.

As the Primordial God of the Oceans, Pontus' body subconsciously produces a chill that causes frost in the surroundings.

Using , Pontus' power fades away, making the women's bodies warm up.

In front of him were the waves of the oceans, which hit violently against the shore.

Pontus let the water splash on his body, feeling his body and mind relax; feeling like he was truly home.

Turning around, he realized he hadn't looked at his prisoners without their helmets. Were they beauties? At this point, it didn't matter but he supposed since they offered themselves to him, he would still accept them even if they were ugly.

"Follow me; we shall soon arrive home." The god spoke calmly and stepped into the waves, walking steadily in the water as if on ground.

Gradually his body disappeared under water.

The females look at each other warily and scared. He wanted them to walk into the oceans? To their deaths?! However, what could they do? They couldn't escape, that's for sure.

Gritting their teeth with their eyes closed, the five women use all their courage to walk into the waters, only to be surprised when they notice the water surrounding them, separating them from the rest of the ocean.

Inside their water bubbles, they could breathe; which they did while observing everything, noticing the God before them was calmly walking, moving at an alarming speed.

He was not in a bubble and was breathing freely in the water. Well, that's to be expected of Poseidon, the God of the Seas.