Zeus accusing Percy of stealing his master bolt, a powerful weapon that controls the sky.
This accusation triggers a chain of events:
* Percy is accused of a crime he didn't commit, leading him to become a fugitive from the gods.
* He must prove his innocence and recover the stolen bolt to prevent a war between the gods.
* He faces numerous challenges along the way, including battling monsters, navigating treacherous landscapes, and uncovering the true culprit behind the theft.
The conflict also explores:
* Percy's struggle to understand his identity as a demigod and his place in the world.
* The tension between the Greek gods and the demigods, especially the rivalry between Zeus and Poseidon.
* The clash between the forces of good and evil, as Percy faces monsters and other dangerous creatures.
The conflict ultimately leads to a climactic showdown where Percy confronts the true culprit and recovers the master bolt, bringing peace to the world of gods and demigods.