I had resolved to rebel against Zeus, the King of the Gods, but the obstacles standing in my way were no small matter.
First and foremost, Zeus was immensely powerful. While I could defeat him if I joined forces with Poseidon, no one could take on Zeus alone.
The armies of the Underworld, though numerous, would be of no help in a battle between the Three Great Gods. I had to find another way.

Should I consider negotiating with Gaia and seeking her aid?
...No. She would surely demand the release of the Titans sealed in Tartarus.

Even if I used all my persuasive skills, I would still have to concede to releasing everyone except Cronus.
Freeing even a handful of Titans, let alone all of them, would create chaos far beyond my ability to control.

I couldn’t rely on Poseidon either, despite his constant ambition to take Zeus’s throne.
To reform Olympus and claim the throne, I would have to subdue all three of the Great Gods, including Poseidon.

Even if I succeeded in dethroning Zeus, conflicts over dominion of the heavens with Poseidon could drag on for decades, causing unending suffering for mortals.
Perhaps I could use Poseidon and then betray him at the right moment... but it was unlikely he would fall for such a plan so easily.