Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss - Chapter 270

Chapter 270: Chapter 269: The day of judgement
In the Heavenly Realm, where powerful deities resided, an air of curiosity and tension filled the sacred halls.

“I’m curious,” one deity spoke, leaning forward with interest.

“Curious about what?” another asked, tilting their head.

The first deity smirked. “Aren’t you curious too? How come Zyraena’s chosen one is stronger than Zeus’s chosen? Just what did she do?”

A new presence entered the hall, their aura commanding attention. “The judgment is not yet done. If it’s proven that Zyraena did something she shouldn’t have, she will be punished greatly.”

The others fell into silence for a moment before another deity broke it. “Anyway, have you seen her chosen?”

The one beside them shook their head. “Nah, we’re not allowed to. But I’m itching to see the man who’s stronger than Zeus’s chosen!”

Meanwhile, in Zyraena’s chamber, the goddess lay on her bed, sighing deeply.

“I haven’t even heard Seojun thanking me! If it weren’t for me, he wouldn’t have found the barrier and saved them. Hmph!” she huffed, crossing her arms. “And now, I’m locked up in my room! I’m so bored!”

She sat up suddenly, grabbing her hair in frustration. “What kind of punishment will I receive?! I’m locked in here, restricted from doing anything, and I don’t even know what’s going on on Earth! But at least I did a good job covering Seojun—now the deities can’t find him. Hehehe!” She grinned mischievously.

Just then, the heavy doors to her chamber creaked open. Zyraena flinched, sitting up straight.

Standing at the entrance was none other than Goddess Hera.

Zyraena quickly stood and respectfully bowed. “Goddess Hera.”

Hera smiled gently and stepped inside, placing a hand on Zyraena’s head. “How are you holding up in here? Are you bored?”

Zyraena pouted but nodded. “Very bored!”

Zyraena looked up at Hera with wide eyes. “Why are you here, Goddess Hera?” she asked cautiously.

Hera withdrew her hand and sighed. “The judgment is today, Zyraena.”

Zyraena froze. “Today?” She swallowed nervously. She had been dreading this moment, but she thought she had more time.

Hera gave her a reassuring look. “Stay calm. If you handle this wisely, you may avoid severe punishment.”

Zyraena took a deep breath and nodded. She couldn’t show any hesitation. She had already done enough by protecting Seojun—she just had to make sure she didn’t expose him now.

A golden glow filled the room as Hera raised her hand, and in the next instant, Zyraena felt herself being pulled through space. When she opened her eyes, she stood in the center of the Grand Hall of Judgment in the Heavenly Realm.

The hall was vast, stretching endlessly into golden clouds. White marble pillars lined the space, supporting a sky filled with swirling divine energy. A long table sat in front of her, where several powerful deities sat, watching her with piercing eyes.

At the center of the table sat Zeus, his expression dark and unreadable. To his right was Odin, stroking his beard thoughtfully. To the left, Vishnu remained calm, observing in silence. Other powerful deities, including Hades, Anubis, and Amaterasu, filled the seats, each radiating immense divine pressure.

Zyraena felt the weight of their presence pressing down on her, but she straightened her back. She couldn’t afford to show weakness.

Zeus was the first to speak, his voice booming across the hall. “Zyraena, you are summoned here under suspicion of interfering in the mortal realm beyond your allowed limits. You are accused of shielding an unidentified awakened being, disrupting the balance of power among the chosen. Do you deny this?”

Zyraena kept her expression neutral. “I do not deny that I have acted to protect a mortal, but I have done nothing to break the laws of the Heavenly Realm.”

Odin narrowed his eyes. “You hid the presence of an S-rank mortal strong enough to rival even our top-chosen ones. That is no small matter. Why did you do this?”

Zyraena carefully chose her words. “Because he was in danger. The balance of the mortal world was at risk, and I only ensured that unnecessary chaos would not unfold too soon.”

Hades let out a low chuckle. “Too soon, you say? So you admit that this mortal holds a power that could shake the balance?”

Zyraena clenched her fists but kept her voice steady. “I admit that he is strong. But his strength does not make him a threat.”

Zeus’s eyes flashed with suspicion. “Then tell us, Zyraena. Why is he stronger than my chosen one? What did you do to him?”

Zyraena met his gaze. “I did nothing to change his strength. His power is his own. I only helped him survive.”

The deities murmured among themselves. Some looked doubtful, while others seemed deep in thought.

Anubis tilted his head. “And yet, you have prevented all of us from sensing him. Why go to such lengths?”

Zyraena took a slow breath. “Because I feared that others would seek to control him. If he had been exposed too soon, what do you think would have happened? Every deity would fight over him. Every nation on Earth would want him as their weapon. I prevented war, not caused it.”

Amaterasu gave her a long look before speaking. “You claim to have done this for balance, yet you have caused uncertainty among the gods. If he is not a threat, why not allow us to see him?”

Zyraena’s heart pounded. “Because he does not belong to you.”

A tense silence followed. Zeus’s expression darkened, but Vishnu finally spoke, his voice calm. “This mortal must reveal himself soon, Zyraena. The world will not remain blind forever.”

Zeus leaned forward. “And if we find out you have meddled beyond your rights, you will be punished accordingly.”

Zyraena lowered her head slightly, hiding her clenched jaw. “Understood.”

The judgment continued, but Zyraena kept her answers careful, never revealing Seojun’s identity. Every question felt like a test, pressing her for more information. But no matter what, she held firm.

By the time it ended, she felt exhausted but relieved.

As Zyraena thought the questioning was finally over, Zeus suddenly raised his hand, and a golden light appeared above them. The space above the Grand Hall shimmered, forming a large projection. The deities turned their attention to it, curious about what Zeus was about to show.

Zyraena frowned, sensing something was wrong.

The projection flickered, then revealed a live broadcast from Earth. It was the ongoing press conference. The scene showed a massive crowd gathered outside the Awakeners’ Association. The media cameras were all focused on a single figure standing on the stage.

A man with white hair and a mask below his face.

Zyraena’s eyes widened in shock.

It was Seojun.

Standing tall before the public, he was finally revealing himself.

The gathered deities murmured amongst themselves, watching the scene with great interest. Some leaned forward, intrigued. Others narrowed their eyes, sensing the immense mana radiating from the masked figure.

Zeus smirked and paused the projection. He turned to Zyraena, his golden eyes gleaming. “So? You were saying something about keeping him hidden?”

Zyraena gritted her teeth and bit her lip. Her mind raced as she tried to process the situation. Why?! Why now?!

“Damn it, Seojun! Why did you reveal yourself?!” she muttered under her breath, clenching her fists.

The other gods turned their attention back to her, some amused, others suspicious.

Odin chuckled. “It seems the mortal has decided to step forward on his own. And from what I see… he is no ordinary human.”

Vishnu nodded, observing carefully. “He carries a presence far beyond a simple S-rank.”