Lostbelt 3: The Golden Country of the Gods

Lore & Background

The divergence point for this Lostbelt occurred when the Golden Apple Tree was established to sustain the Olympian pantheon indefinitely. Unlike Earth's history, where myths faded into stories, here the gods remain physically present and enforce their will upon mankind. Humanity is relegated to a status of livestock or servants, stripped of agency and technological progress to prevent rebellion against divine authority. Prometheus plays a complex role in this timeline, having provided fire and knowledge yet ultimately being bound by the system he helped create. The Golden Apple Tree acts as the anchor for this reality, granting immortality to the gods while draining potential from human civilization. Chaldea's arrival disrupts this balance, forcing the deities to confront an enemy that does not fear their wrath. The atmosphere of Olympus is one of opulent decay, where beauty masks a brutal hierarchy. The city gleams with gold and marble, yet it is built upon the subjugation of free will. This Lostbelt highlights the danger of stagnation enforced by supernatural power, contrasting sharply with the chaotic growth of human history.

In Their Own Story

The air atop Mount Olympus shimmered with unnatural heat, golden dust swirling around the towering pillars of white marble. Ritsuka Fujimaru gripped their weapon, eyes fixed on the colossal figure descending from the clouds. Lightning crackled silently in Zeus's hands, illuminating the faces of the gods watching from the balcony above. Mash Kyrielight stood ready, her shield glowing with defensive mana. The Golden Apple Tree pulsed behind them, its roots deep in the earth, feeding the very sky they breathed. It was a paradise built on chains, and today, those chains would finally be broken.

Reader's Guide

Chaldea arrives in a divergent timeline where Greek mythology never faded, allowing the Olympian gods to rule humanity directly through a magical Golden Apple Tree. In this world, humans exist merely as livestock or servants for divine amusement. Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash Kyrielight must navigate a society built on fear and worship while seeking allies among those who remember true history. Prometheus provides crucial guidance regarding the source of the Lostbelt’s stability, revealing that technology was suppressed to keep humanity dependent. Conflict escalates as Chaldea confronts various deities, including Artemis and Apollo, who enforce the divine order. The Master gathers a coalition of demigods and resistant mortals to challenge Mount Olympus itself. The narrative culminates in a showdown against Zeus, the supreme ruler, whose power is tied to the Tree’s existence. Destroying the Golden Apple destabilizes the Lostbelt’s foundation. Ultimately, the world is pruned by Chaldea to preserve the main human timeline. While the history of this golden age vanishes, some spirits are saved through the Grand Order system. This arc reinforces the stakes of the Human Order Incineration project and demonstrates the heavy cost required to restore Earth’s correct future.

Did You Know?

• The Golden Apple Tree grants immortality but enslaves humanity in this timeline.
• Zeus manifests as a Pseudo-Grand Servant during the final battle.
• Many mythological figures exist as living humans rather than spirits here.
• This arc takes place in Part 2.2 of the main story.