'Hefestus." Zeus looked at his and Hera's eldest son, his voice warm as he summoned the recently returned god. No matter the past grievances with this son, the benefits this chief god brought to Zeus were enough for him to show a bit of goodwill.

'Father."

Among the gods, a male deity wielding a forging hammer stepped forward. His features were rugged, and upon hearing Zeus's call, he appeared somewhat tense, exuding a pure and simple aura. It was hard ...