The Greece Antagonist

The night, like water, cascaded from the vault of heaven, bringing with it a sense of depth and tranquillity.

Unknowingly, the family banquet had lasted from day into night.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Upon arriving at the destination, Hestia busied herself knocking around until she finally unearthed a jar of fruit wine, two cups, some jerky and dried fruit from beneath a stone slab. Cradling these items, that were obviously from a personal stash, she approached the small table to entertain the guest she had brought along.

"Take a seat, I seldom bring anyone here," she said.

Hearing her meaningful hum, Luo En couldn't help feeling a bit nervous, muttering to himself.

Could she still be sour about that one thing?

"So, you want to ascend from demigod to deity?"

However, as soon as Hestia spoke, Luo En looked at the Goddess of the Hearth who had leisurely seated herself beside him with a bit of surprise.

"Hey, what's with that look? I am the protector of the home's peace, not just someone who cooks!"

Feeling belittled, Hestia ground her teeth in annoyance, proclaiming her distinguished identity.

"After all, I am one of the Twelve Olympians, a true and rightful member of Olympus. If Athena can teach you something, why can't I?"

"How could I ever think otherwise? Not to mention Athena, even offending her Divine King father would leave you starved for three days and nine meals!"

Seeing Hestia about to lose her temper, Luo En hurriedly piled on the flattery with a smile plastered across his face.

That's more like it!

Hestia, having heard this, felt the sullenness in her heart dissipate considerably, and her expression slowly brightened as she took the initiative to speak.

"If there's anything you don't understand about the ascension from demigod to deity, feel free to ask me," she offered.

With that, Hestia found a perfectly reasonable excuse to help.

"Of course, this is because you've just saved everyone on Crete Island, so I am making an exception to enlighten you," she declared.

"Yes, yes, I will definitely cherish this opportunity," Luo En affirmed.

As for Luo En, he naturally chose to turn a blind eye to the subtext, nodding in agreement, and seizing this rare opportunity, he sought guidance from the eldest in the family of Divine Kings.

"So, how should a demigod ascend to the realm of deity?"

"Frankly speaking, that's not an easy task..."

When it came to the main topic, Hestia's demeanor changed from her previously gentle and graceful image to one that was serious and earnest as she provided a meticulous response.

"Strictly speaking, the deities of this world can be divided into two types:

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One type is born as gods. These beings, by virtue of their own nature or lineage, often inherit a certain essence and rules of the world from birth and naturally possess 'Authority'. They can easily touch the 'Great Source', the beginning of everything.

The other type is those who become gods later. They ascend from mortal bodies through the accumulation of lineage, cultivation, merit, gathering of believers, etc. They go through their own transformation and ascension, ultimately forging their own path and grasping their own 'Authority'...

Luo En listened attentively while also nodding secretly.

In essence, one could say these are naturally nurtured gods and artificially created gods.

And this also coincides with the evolution of myths.

The primitive cultures initially worshiped the sun, moon, stars, the sky, the earth, wind, rain, thunder, and all mysterious forces and entities from nature.

But as the eras progressed and civilization evolved, deities associated with agriculture, smithing, warfare, alcohol, marriage, wealth, and other aspects distinct from nature were born. As mortal beings, they too, therefore, have the potential to ascend to godhood.

Of course, the lion's share of new divine authorities is still claimed by the original deities.

For example, the reason why the Twelve Olympians were able to defeat the twelve Titans, who represented the divine nature of nature, was that they seized these newly formed divine authorities associated with society and civilization.

In the end, just as with history, the civilization deities representing progress overpowered the nature deities representing the wild, leading to the glory of Olympus.

At this point, Hestia paused, her gaze becoming somewhat reflective.

"As far as I know, the majority of deities are born as gods, with vastly varied strengths and a huge disparity between their upper and lower limits.

For instance, the pure-blooded descendants of the Titans such as the Sun God, Goddess of Dawn, Muse Goddesses, Occhanos and Thetis' progeny—the three thousand river gods, and countless nymphs of the forests and waters are all deities. Yet, there is a vast difference between each stratum's level.

The strong make even the Chief Gods wary, while the weak ones, apart from being bullied by powerful demigods, can even become fodder for Magic Beasts...

Even when the weaker ones wish to grow stronger, they often find it difficult to break through the boundaries of lineage.

So, being born a god is a stroke of luck but frequently also restricts their potential for self-development."

Luo En rolled his eyes and hummed, interrupting the complacency of this beneficiary.

"Oh, please, the same issue exists for species with mortal origins, and it's probably even more severe."

Upon hearing that, the Goddess of the Hearth thought it over, recalling the sprawling offspring with divine blood in the Mortal World and the many more trapped in the misery of birth, aging, sickness, and death. With resignation, she nodded in agreement.

"That's true. For mortals to break through the limitations of lineage and ignite the divine fire to step into demigodhood, it's already an incredible hurdle. Compared to us beings born as gods, we are indeed luckier."

"So it's quite a difficult road for a mortal to become a god?" Luo En frowned slightly.

"Difficult? It's almost an impasse that very few can overcome! Such entities are extremely rare; I estimate that there can't be more than a double-digit number."

Hestia said, taking the matter seriously as she counted on her fingers to emphasize her point.

Immediately, to avoid having Luo En lose heart, she softened her tone and offered comfort once more.