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He held the crystal close to Alex and Alexa, allowing its radiant light to envelop them. The light was warm and soothing, spreading a gentle glow over their bodies. Seojun watched intently as the curse\'s dark energy around them started to weaken, its grip loosening.

After several minutes, Seojun could feel that the crystal\'s energy had been fully absorbed. He performed a cleansing spell, his words resonating through the temple. The spell purified the area and eradicated any lingering traces of the curse.

With the ritual complete, Seojun stepped back, allowing Alex and Alexa time to recover. Their bodies relaxed, and the curse\'s residual effects began to dissipate.

The moment Seojun completed the ritual, the temple was struck by an immense, radiant beam of light—a God Ray, cascading from the heavens with divine intensity. The light pierced through the sky, illuminating the night and casting long shadows across the ancient temple. It lasted only a few moments, but its impact was felt far beyond the realm of Earth.

Meanwhile in the Mount Olympus- The Hall of the Gods

In the grand hall of Mount Olympus, where the gods and goddesses were gathered for a grand celebration, the atmosphere shifted abruptly. Zeus A rank SS god who had been seated on his golden throne, suddenly stood up, his eyes wide with alarm. The chatter and laughter of the divine assembly fell into a tense silence as they too felt the disturbance.

"This presence...," muttered Hera, her eyes narrowing in suspicion.

"An altar…" whispered Poseidon, gripping his trident as a wave of unease swept through him.

"What\'s going on?" Athena asked, her voice filled with urgency. "Why is there an altar on Earth?"

"It\'s been two years since the last one was created," noted Hermes, his usual calm demeanor now replaced with concern. "We had an agreement that no new altars would be made without our consent."

"And this one... feels powerful," Artemis said, her bow at the ready, as if she expected an immediate threat.

"This energy..." muttered Apollo, his fingers twitching as if longing to draw his bow. "It\'s like nothing we\'ve felt in a long time."

A wave of panic rippled through the assembly as gods and goddesses exchanged anxious glances, their divine senses overwhelmed by the sudden surge of power from Earth.

"Find it!" Zeus roared, his voice echoing through the halls like thunder. The command sent a jolt through the assembly, and immediately, the gods sprang into action, their forms blurring as they dispersed to seek the source of the disturbance.

"The Earth hasn\'t seen such power in millennia!" muttered Hades from the shadows, his dark gaze fixed on the spot where the God Ray had emerged. "Who dares to create an altar without our knowledge?"

The murmurs grew louder, a chaotic mix of anger, fear, and confusion as the gods speculated on the implications of this new development. No one had anticipated this, and the balance they had carefully maintained was now at risk.

"Whatever it is, it will change everything," Athena murmured, her eyes gleaming with both fear and anticipation.

As the gods moved to uncover the mystery, the God Ray had already vanished, leaving them only with a lingering sense of dread. The fate of Earth, and perhaps the entire divine order, now hung in the balance.

On the opposite side of the grand hall, away from Zeus and his pantheon, another group of gods sat in their own secluded corner, their expressions ranging from curiosity to mild amusement. The energy from Earth had clearly reached even the farthest corners of the divine realm, and it hadn\'t gone unnoticed by these deities either.

A goddess with skin as pale as moonlight and eyes that shimmered like silver turned to her companions, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"Interesting..." she whispered, her voice soft yet carrying a hint of mischief. "Someone dares to defy our orders. I\'m curious to see who this human might be."

Next to her, a male god with hair like molten gold and a regal posture stood up, his gaze fixed on the far distance as if already seeing the events unfold on Earth. His eyes gleamed with a predatory light.

"Well," he declared with a smirk, "finders keepers." Without waiting for a response, his form flickered, and he vanished, leaving behind only a faint shimmer in the air.

Another god, his muscular form adorned with tattoos that glowed like embers in the dim light, slammed his hand on the table, causing it to crack. "No, you\'re not" he snarled, his voice deep and rumbling like an earthquake. "That human is mine!" His body dissolved into flames and smoke, disappearing as quickly as he had risen.

The remaining gods in the corner exchanged knowing glances, some intrigued, others amused by the unfolding drama. A goddess with hair that flowed like liquid fire leaned back, her eyes narrowing thoughtfully.

"Should we join them?" she asked, her voice carrying a blend of caution and interest.

A god with icy blue eyes and a demeanor as cold as the winter\'s night shook his head. "No," he replied, his tone detached. "Let them squabble over it. We\'ll watch... for now."

On the other side of the grand hall, away from the chaotic discussions and rising tensions, a goddess with long, flowing hair sat quietly, nervously biting her nails. Her eyes were distant, lost in thought, as the gods and goddesses around her continued their celebrations.

A nearby goddess with a serene expression and a gentle aura noticed the anxious behavior and leaned closer. "What\'s wrong, Goddess Zyraena?" she asked softly, her voice full of concern.

Zyraena snapped out of her thoughts, quickly forcing a smile. "N-nothing," she stammered, trying to keep her composure. "Ah, I\'m just... hungry again. Excuse me." Without waiting for a reply, she stood up abruptly and made her way over to the long table laden with food.