428: Tensions are high

Kronos's face seemed to have a few more wrinkles of sorrow.

“Song Zhong, let's talk.”

Michael looked at Kronos and Song Zhong, and a hint of curiosity arose in his heart, especially regarding Song Zhong. What exactly did he want to do?

Song Zhong showed his characteristic smile and said, “Michael, this matter is a bit complicated. You might not know that the Olympian Gods have already begun attacking Great Xia.”

“What?” Michael was truly surprised to hear this news. Only then did he realize that his two close friends were now standing on opposing sides.

The Time God Kronos was the previous God King of Olympus. Although he was later overthrown by his son Zeus and expelled from Olympus Mountain, his stance, in the end, was still on the side of Olympus.

Now, Song Zhong was asking him to persuade Kronos to lead the way. It was clear that Song Zhong would definitely not do anything good for Olympus.

And Kronos, having mastery over the Law of Time, must have already foreseen the future of Olympus.

“Now, let's have a good talk!” Song Zhong said, “I want to enter Minos' Labyrinth, and my purpose is to find the Human Realm of Olympus.”

Kronos's face darkened. He didn't expect the other party to actually speak the truth in front of him.

“You have great boldness, young man. Aren't you afraid I'll make a move right now?” Kronos asked.

Song Zhong smiled slightly, shook his head, and answered directly, “No, because you can't defeat me.”

Kronos's face turned pale, and an awkward expression instantly appeared on his face. Even Michael, standing nearby, felt that Song Zhong's words were simply… too direct.

But he didn't expect that in the next second, he would be the one feeling awkward.

“Even if I can't defeat you, I can still use Michael's last promise to me. At that time, it will be Michael and I, two against one. How much chance of victory do you think you'll have?” Song Zhong said unhurriedly.

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The expression on Kronos's face changed from awkwardness to shock. He turned his head to stare at Michael, and an expression called heartbreak appeared on his face.

“Michael, is this true?” Kronos asked.

Michael was awkwardly at a loss for words. After a long while, he slowly said, “I have already made a vow and cannot go against it.”

The Gods of Heaven are honest people, most particular about keeping promises.

“Old friend, my heart is hurting right now!” Kronos said with some complaint, his tone clearly implying, 'Why do you also have a thing with Song Zhong?'

Michael had never felt this way before. He looked at Kronos, then at Song Zhong, the three of them standing in an equilateral triangle formation.

A strange thought appeared in his mind: it was clearly the most stable triangular structure, so why did it feel like it could break at any moment?

“Kronos, calm down. I think there's still room for negotiation.”

Michael didn't know what to do now, so he could only try to ease the atmosphere between the two sides. If possible, he wished someone could grant him a Miracle to resolve the awkwardness.

Kronos sighed and said nothing more.

Although the conflict between him and Zeus had reached an irreconcilable point, this was, after all, an internal conflict within Olympus.

Just as the silent atmosphere grew thicker, Song Zhong suddenly spoke:

“Kronos, you must have known the fate of Olympus long ago, right?”

From the very beginning, Song Zhong found it very strange that the Time God's behavior was somewhat peculiar.

One must know that Old Wang Mian, also a Time God, could peer into the future through the Time River.

So, couldn't Kronos do the same?

This God's control over the Law of Time would definitely not be weaker than Old Wang Mian's.

During the time he was expelled from Olympus, besides fulfilling his agreement with Michael, would the Time God not try to peer into the future?

Song Zhong absolutely didn't believe it, after all, peering into the future sounded very tempting.

Moreover, Kronos seemed to have been trying to communicate with him from the start. Even knowing that he was going to be detrimental to Olympus, the other party, apart from a little anger, didn't make any excessive moves.

If he truly cared about Olympus that much, Song Zhong wouldn't be surprised even if he attacked him fiercely right now.

But the other party's current behavior was a bit too calm.

Thinking of this, Song Zhong spoke, “Kronos, haven't you already glimpsed the fate of Olympus?

The torrent of destiny cannot be stopped, just like the Ragnarok of Asgard.

Do you really think you alone can change the outcome?”

Kronos's face changed. Although Song Zhong's words were a bit harsh, they struck at his heart.

Over the years, he had been constantly searching for a way to save Olympus, never stopping.

To try and rewrite the future, Kronos even tacitly allowed Zeus's rebellion. In that power transition of the Olympus God Kingdom, he deliberately lost to Zeus.

Unfortunately, even though he did so, in the process of chasing the Time River, he still didn't find the wave he had hoped for.

“You have an ancient saying in Great Xia, 'to do something knowing it cannot be done.' As long as I have a breath left, I will never give up,” Kronos said in a deep voice.

“Is that so? But Great Xia also has a saying, 'to place oneself in a desperate situation to find a way out,'” Song Zhong said unhurriedly, “Do you really think Asgard has been destroyed? Even the prophecy of Ragnarok left a spark of hope for the future.”

Kronos knew what Song Zhong was referring to. He had once wanted to seek guidance from the Three Fates on how to change destiny, but unfortunately, Kronos did not find any trace of them.

“But, if I help you, will the fate of Olympus definitely change?” Kronos retorted.

Song Zhong shook his head, “I can't guarantee you, but at least, the national fortune of Olympus will not perish.”

“You're after the national fortune!” Kronos's expression suddenly became alert.

Song Zhong grinned, not denying it.

“You want the solution of Sun City and Asgard to be replayed in Olympus?” Kronos asked.

“That's right, since Zeus has already made the first move, I can only meet the challenge head-on!” Song Zhong said indifferently.

“I must refuse. The ultimate outcome of Olympus does not need outsiders to decide.” A hint of determination appeared on Kronos's aged face.

Michael already felt that the atmosphere between the two was a bit off, their attitudes were already somewhat tense.