against the armrest. He seemed to weigh the arguments in his mind, the crackle of faint lightning dancing around him as he considered his verdict.

Finally, Zeus spoke, his voice low but decisive. "Very well."

The room stilled, every eye turning to him.

"When he awakens, he will be recognized as a god. The seasons will have their personification, and his power will be bound to the balance of the world."

A ripple of energy moved through the room as his words settled, the finality of his decision washing over the gathered gods.

Zeus stood, his commanding presence filling the space. "The trial is dismissed. For now, ____ will remain here on Olympus under Hestia's care until he has recovered."

He paused, his gaze sweeping the room before returning to your form. "When the time comes, he will take his place among us. But until then..." He gestured toward the doors, the hum of divine energy dissipating. "This matter is concluded."

The gods began to stir, murmuring among themselves as they prepared to leave. Athena's sharp eyes lingered on you for a moment longer, her curiosity clearly unsatisfied, but she said nothing more as she returned to her seat.

Demeter adjusted her hold on you, her arms steady as she glanced toward Persephone. The two exchanged a brief, wordless look before turning to follow the others out of the hall.

As the heavy doors of the Council Hall began to close behind you, the weight of what had just been decided pressed against your chest. Even in your exhaustion, you couldn't ignore the enormity of the path that lay ahead.