creature with the lower body of a giant snake and the upper body of a beautiful human woman, but the entity within is the god of time and agriculture, Kronos.
"Why, did you not expect me to return to the mortal world?" "More precisely, it's surprising that Gaia... Gaia was the one to summon you." "Ha ha ha! Mother must be quite desperate to have called upon me!"
With Kronos's laughter, time around us starts to flow erratically. The divine power of the first-generation Titan distorts the surroundings chaotically.
Damn Gaia. Was it Kronos you intended to summon by sacrificing dozens of humans? Are you so distraught over your children, the Titans, being imprisoned in Tartarus?
At least, it's fortunate that I could detect Gaia's hidden dagger before it struck.
If I had ignored the ritual and killed Echidna, Olympus might have faced Kronos again somewhere, having regained strength in the distant future.
"Gaia intends for you to fight us, only to be cast back into Tartarus. Is that your plan, to be used and then discarded?" "Simply being able to breathe the air of the mortal world is reward enough. Ha ha!"
Even if weakened by his long imprisonment in Tartarus, Kronos is still the god of time and a Titan. He once held dominion over the world and remains a threat to us.
But the conditions to draw his divine form from Tartarus into the mortal world were:
Dozens of human sacrifices, Gaia's immense divine power, a body to possess, and a bizarre ritual circle. These are not conditions that can be met multiple times without the gods noticing.
"Take a good look at the mortal world one last time. You won't have another chance after this." "Have you not realized yet? I am gradually adapting to this body."
Kronos's presence strengthens as he draws upon his divine power within the monster's body. Even Encelados, who had been watching me warily while clutching his club, smirked confidently.
However...
"You weren't the only one buying time." "What?!"
If you raise your aura that much,
Won't the sun above notice?
BOOOOOOOM!
A powerful beam of light pierced through the entire mountain and struck them. Yet, the force of the attack halted precisely before reaching me.
Clatter. Thud.
The dark cave vanished completely, revealing the brilliant sunlight illuminating everyone. A mighty attack wiped out part of the mountain, accurately targeting Kronos's power as it was being unleashed.
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Above the clouds, Apollo, holding his radiant golden bow, gazed down at us. As he spoke, his majestic voice echoed all around.
"Mortals, close your eyes and do not look upon the sky. Seeing my true form will incinerate you!"
If a mortal gazes directly at the true form of a fully revealed god, they perish. Dionysus's mother, Semele, serves as an example of those who died upon witnessing Zeus's form.
An intense heat and brilliance radiated from him, and the mortals bowed their heads in terror.
But those present were gods, Titans, and monsters opposing the gods. All stared directly at Apollo's true form.
The Gigantes rising and Kronos, who had blocked Apollo's attack, frowned.
"Whew~! Nice to meet you, Grandfather!" "You're late, Apollo."
"A sun god... reminds me of Helios. Are you Zeus's son?" "Lord Kronos! That's the sun god, Apollo!"
Apollo descended to the mortal world, unleashing his full might, as seen in his battle with Typhon. The sun's bright rays further illuminated the half-demolished mountain, amplifying his presence.
"I rushed here upon receiving the message from Goddess Styx! Uncle—no, should I call you Aunt now? Ha ha!" "Save the nonsense for later."
The sun god, upon seeing the bodies of the humans lying on the ground, made a jovial quip, but his eyes remained cold, reflecting his other role as the god of reason.
With a cynical smile, Apollo once again drew back his bowstring, charging it with the sun's light, while Hades conjured a spear made of dark shadows and charged at Kronos.
"Hades! How dare you attack your father again, you unfilial child!" "You, of all people, who devoured your own children, have no right to speak!"
When Kronos, possessing the monster with the snake's lower body, waved his hand, time slowed. Hades's advance faltered, and sparks flew from the clash of divine powers.
Crackle! Sizzle!
The lord of the underworld and the master of time, their clash hastened the collapse of the already half-destroyed mountain. Nearby trees, fish, and other life forms aged rapidly or succumbed to the black energy, dying instantly.
"Are you daring to challenge me without Kunee?" "Do you think I'll lose to an obsolete relic rotting away in Tartarus?"
Yet, this clash of divine powers was not confined to just here.
"Crush! Apollo! I am Encelados!"
Encelados, having moved to a slightly distant spot to avoid interfering with Kronos, expanded his size. His already massive frame grew even larger, increasing in ferocity as he roared.
Soon, moving with the snake's lower body, he charged at Apollo. The force of his attack was a monster's blow that even the gods would have to take seriously.
Swish—Hiss!
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Apollo's response was to meet it head-on. As the god of archery, the sun's arrows shot from his bow in quick succession, striking the monster.
"No mere monster can challenge the majesty of a god. Know your place and kneel."
Several arrows lodged into the Gigantes' arm, the stench of burning flesh wafting through the air. But only for a moment, as the rapidly regenerating monster charged again, swinging his powerful fist at the god.
Boom! Crash!
The battle involving Titans, gods, and monsters caused the mountain to crumble, affecting the nearby city of Thebes.
Rumble... Boom!
Humans living peacefully in Thebes felt the ground shake and heard the deafening roar, trembling in fear. The city shook as if from an earthquake, and buildings collapsed in a dreadful scene.
The killing intent riding the air. The terror of knowing gods were descending and fighting nearby. Panic spreading swiftly among the people.
"The ground is shaking!" "Didn't you hear Apollo descending earlier? Keep your head down and get inside!" "Dionysus, please help us!"
However, the appearance of leopards, the sacred beasts of Dionysus, spread throughout Thebes to help the faithful and others ensured the situation did not escalate into total chaos.
"The leopard... Dionysus is watching over us!" "I must offer sacrifices at the temple later." "Zeus..."
The people retreated into temples dedicated to their gods or their homes, praying fervently for the deities above the clouds to withhold their wrath.
Whirl—
Damn, my father, Kronos, is powerful. During the Titanomachy, even with many Titans on our side,
"Shouldn't you return to the underworld and fetch Kunee?" "And you seem powerless without Scythe."
Without the aid of the three divine relics crafted by the Cyclopes and the support of the Hecatoncheires, we couldn't win against him. Even then, it took several of us combining our efforts to repel him.
The heavy blow flying toward me now must be a mere fragment of that power. The power to manipulate time, a power that shook the battlefield during the war.
Tap. Tap.
The sound of sand falling in an hourglass echoed as time unraveled uncontrollably. Kronos's derisive laughter slowly resonated through the slowed-down world...
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My son
You still
Cannot defeat
Me...
In the slowed time, I saw Echidna's claws, possessed by Kronos, flying toward me. Kronos, wearing a triumphant grin, swung his hand through the monster's mouth.
Sharp, hideous claws approached my face...
Twang.
I moved my hand, covered in inky black divine power, to grab the wrist. The space shattered, and the flow of time returned to normal.
"What...!"
Both Kronos and I were in an incomplete state, unable to fully exert our power. But he had rested for far too long in Tartarus.
The penalty for a god breaking an oath on the River Styx is a year of lethargy and nine years barred from council meetings. To an immortal, it is but a fleeting moment, yet the fear of this penalty is simple.
Even a mere ten years without overseeing one's domain can result in great loss.
Every divine authority grows stronger the more crucial its domain is. It is no coincidence that the Big Three rule the underworld, the sea, and the sky.
Currently, the Olympian gods hold dominion over the world, weakening the Titans significantly. Even though they are both sun gods, Apollo is stronger than Helios.
Thus, how strong could Kronos be, as a defeated Titan who has languished in Tartarus for so long?
Thud!
"Urgh!"
The answer is: significantly weakened.
The domain of time is an immensely important and essential element of the world. However, from the moment of his defeat, Kronos's power diminished drastically.
Of course, even weakened, he rivals the twelve Olympian gods...
"I am the king of the underworld. I will not lose to some relic." "You... you wretch...!"
I could break through the twisted flow of time surrounding me with my power. As I taunted him while piercing his chest with my hand, Kronos glared at me, bloodshot eyes full of rage.
"The walk ends here. Return to Tartarus." "If not for... this wretched body...!"
The light in his eyes, filled with the erratic movement of time, faded away.
The Titan of time, who descended to the mortal world,
was banished to Tartarus by the lord of the underworld.only... if only I weren't in this wretched body...!"
The light faded from Kronos's eyes as he collapsed, and I turned my attention to Echidna. Typhon's wife, a creature with the upper body of a beautiful woman and the lower body of a snake, lay lifeless with a gaping hole in her chest.
I wonder if she realized she had been used by Gaia. No, even if she had known she was a pawn, she might have willingly gone along with it to avenge her husband.
"Sigh..."
I took a deep breath. I could feel the damage inflicted on the human body I had possessed.
I used too much divine power fighting Kronos. Although I tried to regulate it, the mortal body couldn't handle all of my power.
A short distance away lay Encelados, the Gigantes, his body charred by the sun's brilliance. Golden ichor trickled from various wounds on Apollo's body, dripping onto the ground as he looked over the monster's corpse.
"Apollo, when I leave, please attend to this human body. I've significantly shortened its lifespan." "Understood, Uncle. I am the god of healing after all. That shouldn't be a problem."
Apollo replied cheerfully, his smile as bright as the sun.
"You arrived sooner than I expected. Were you watching Thebes from above the clouds?" "Yes, as soon as Lady Styx's messenger arrived at Olympus, Father dispatched me. As I flew near Thebes, I sensed an abnormal power emanating from the cave..."
He was referring to when Kronos unleashed his power. Kronos must have been trying to adapt to Echidna's body by drawing out his power, but...
It turned out to be beneficial for Apollo in identifying friend and foe.
Having heard that I had descended into the mortal world, Zeus must be convening a meeting by now.
"Oh, and I had my servant inform Olympus that Kronos had manifested. Who would have thought a divine entity trapped in Tartarus could be brought to the mortal realm... The Protogenoi gods are truly remarkable."
Gaia is one of the Protogenoi, gods that emerged from chaos at the dawn of the world. With knowledge and wisdom unknown to us, such feats are possible.
But to manifest Kronos, who once held dominion over the world... This is an unprecedented and serious situation that no one anticipated.
"Also, a Gigantes appeared near Athens, so Athena and Ares descended there." "Athens too? Gaia is making quite a grand declaration of war."
It's too risky for the Earth Mother to reveal herself directly before us, so she has no choice but to mobilize her followers or employ Gigantes and the like.
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"I shall return to the underworld. I trust you with the aftermath." "Then I'll reassure the people of Thebes."
The Gigantes have been dealt with... No monstrous presence is felt nearby. With Apollo's immense and versatile divine prowess in arts, archery, prophecy, and more, he will handle the cleanup well.
As I returned to my throne in the underworld, Hypnos was waiting for me. His usually sleepy eyes were sharp as he stood with arms crossed.
Hypnos met my gaze and urgently spoke.
"Have the Gigantes been dealt with? Or could it be..." "Kronos descended but has been repelled." "What?! Kronos descended to the mortal world?" "Gather all the gods. I have matters to discuss."
Hypnos exited the audience chamber like smoke, and soon after, most of the gods of the underworld gathered there.
Some gods, seemingly ready for battle with the Gigantes, donned armor and wielded spears... And the aura of souls emanating from outside the stronghold... Were the soul soldiers on standby?
"The army of the underworld is unnecessary. The Gigantes invasion has been repelled for now." "I thought we were on the brink of war..."
Goddess Styx sighed with relief, ordering the withdrawal of the forces outside. The other gods appeared to relax slightly as well.
"However, Kronos, who should be imprisoned in Tartarus, descended to the mortal realm."
"Is this Gaia's doing?!" "How could she extract the consciousness of one trapped there..." "Surely there was a great sacrifice or offering involved, was there not?"
A murmur spread among the gods as Kronos was mentioned. I relayed what I had seen and heard through the priestess's body.
Echidna, Typhon's wife, the Gigantes commander, Apollo, and Kronos. Silence fell over the gods as they absorbed the entirety of the account.
"...Therefore, preparations in the underworld are necessary. Morpheus!" "Yes, Lord Hades." "Inspect Tartarus and place additional guards nearby. Also, inform the Hecatoncheires brothers that Kronos descended to the mortal world."
Next, I turned my gaze to the old god with black wings.
"Thanatos, can you alert me immediately if there are souls who have died under abnormal circumstances?" "You mean humans who might have been sacrificed or killed by the Gigantes... Honestly, that's a tall order." "Then, just let me know if there's a large number of human deaths without any disaster." "That much I can do."
Kronos's descent was only possible because many humans were sacrificed. If Thanatos, the embodiment of death, can pinpoint areas with suspicious mass deaths, we can respond quickly.
"While I descended into the mortal world, was there any news from Olympus?" "There was. Hades... Iris visited the underworld."
Goddess Lethe relayed the news brought by Iris.
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First, near Athens, a Gigantes claiming to be Porphyrion appeared, boasting about assaulting Hera...
"Did he intend to defile the queen of the gods?" "These crazed fools are multiplying." "Weren't there those creatures called Aloadae who did the same before?!"
"Enough, let Goddess Lethe finish."
...Furious, Zeus sent Athena and Ares, who tore the creature limb from limb. The soul of the slain Porphyrion was brought to the underworld and awaits my judgment.
"I'll consign him to Tartarus. Please continue."
"Oh... and Zeus convened a meeting at Olympus."
The news that Kronos, long presumed to be eternally trapped in Tartarus, had reemerged was enough to alarm all the Olympian gods.
The main issue is the difficulty in quickly identifying Gaia's deployment of the Gigantes. The Earth Mother Goddess Gaia's power far exceeds that of Demeter.
The solution proposed during the council of gods was...
"They've decided to temporarily entrust the Omphalos to Demeter."
"They intend to use Demeter's power to locate the Gigantes' stronghold." "Indeed, since the Omphalos amplifies divine power..." "But is it necessary to use such a significant artifact that symbolizes the world's center?"
"It might be necessary. Gaia herself is the Earth Mother Goddess, so Demeter's power alone..."
The stone swallowed and later regurgitated by Kronos instead of Zeus, the Omphalos. If Demeter temporarily holds this treasure, which symbolizes the world's center, she might stand against Gaia's power.
In other words...
"Demeter said that if the Gigantes attack the surface once more, she can trace their footsteps back to their stronghold."
Since the prophesied hero has not yet been born, even if the location of the Gigantes' stronghold is discovered, we cannot launch an immediate assault.
However, it might be possible to strike a preemptive blow by tracking their movements. Additionally, we can prevent any sudden attacks like the one we just faced.
Zeus's decision seems appropriate. Of course, since the Omphalos is a crucial symbol, it must eventually be returned.
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"But Gaia will surely realize the Omphalos has been moved elsewhere... and will know that deploying the Gigantes might reveal their stronghold." "Yes. Athena and Metis argued that the next attack must be thwarted at all costs." "If we fail to prevent it, they'll gain the upper hand."
The next Gigantes attack...
Unlike before, where only a couple of commanders or traps were involved, it's likely they will mobilize a massive force.
They might prepare a surprise attack on the Olympian palace. They could target the underworld, aiming to open Tartarus, or even devastate entire human nations and use the sacrifices to summon Titan gods.
The gods murmured amongst themselves as they digested the results of the meeting at Olympus.
"Where do you think they'll strike?" "Perhaps they'll annihilate human nations and free the Tartarus prisoners into the mortal world..." "They might launch a surprise attack on the Olympian palace." "A full-scale war must be avoided at all costs. Just until the prophesied hero emerges..."
For now, the Gigantes won't make a move. More accurately, they will bide their time, sharpening their blades for a single, decisive strike while observing our actions.
Hades Temple in Thebes.
Penedeeia, the priestess who was kidnapped by the Gigantes and later freed, was recounting her experience to her fellow temple members.
"Those monsters were near Thebes?" "My goodness... Lord Hades descended into your body..." "Did he really say that? Don't worry, for I have come!"
With Hades having descended into her body and receiving direct healing from Apollo, Penedeeia emerged as a strong candidate for the next high priestess.
The very fact that a god descended into her demonstrated her unwavering faith.
"Lord Hades is indeed a merciful deity." "Could it be that the lord of the underworld cherishes his followers?" "Spreading this news could greatly aid in expanding the temple."
All who die become subjects of Hades. The more humans die, the stronger his dominion grows.
Yet, a god who prioritizes his followers over his own dominion? One who descends in times of mortal peril? And not just any god, but one of the Big Three?
As these thoughts came together, Penedeeia spoke up.
"Perhaps... he embodies the aspect of mercy? The underworld is the final destination of life, after all, so maybe he is benevolent to the living..."
The surrounding priests displayed expressions of realization.
"Indeed... that makes sense." "Despite being busy governing the underworld, he doesn't neglect his followers..." "He prioritizes his followers over his dominion..."
In the days that followed...
The influence of the Temple of Hades grew exponentially. It seemed that priests were spreading the word of Pluto's mercy.
"Lord Hades... or Pluto cherishes his followers more than any other god, they say." "Yes, while his other name is quite fearsome..." "Is it true that he is merciful to those living in the mortal world?"
In Thebes, the renown of Pluto, the god of wealth and mercy, began to surpass that of the city's original primary deity, Dionysus.Even today, the underworld remains dark.
I, Hades, paused from my duties, lost in thought. Recently, whenever I sit on the throne and listen to the mortal world, I sense that many things have changed.
"Oh merciful Pluto, thank you for your grace today..."
"Bestow upon me the blessing of wealth, you who are the richest of all..."
"My father, who has journeyed to the underworld..."
For some reason, the prayers directed at me have increased lately. It's not just a small increase; it feels like the entire city of Thebes is offering prayers.
All I did was descend near Thebes to fight on the mountain not long ago...
Could it be that the fear of death has grown, causing them to pray to me as a result of that incident?
In another place, a wealthy nobleman built an altar out of wood and knelt solemnly. On the altar lay twenty dead cows, and as the noble set it ablaze with a torch, he shouted out,
"Almighty Lord Pluto! I offer you ten bulls and ten cows!"
Not even Zeus can claim omnipotence, and looking at your servants behind you, it seems you have overworked them in offering these sacrifices to me. Furthermore, the sacrificial cattle appear to be diseased or elderly.
It seems that with more people believing in me, there are more strange ones flocking in. This one won't receive a favorable judgment from the underworld judges, the three brothers of Minos.
As I was about to look elsewhere, a messenger rushed in to report to me. I've become quite familiar with this messenger's face by now. He's likely one of the guards stationed near the court where Minos resides...
"Lord Hades! Another person has appeared from the River Lethe without losing their memories!"
"Again...?"
"They're causing a disturbance at the judges' chambers, claiming injustice..."
More and more people seem to die with a great deal of resentment. However, meeting each of these individuals is endless, so I should call for Lady Lethe...
"By the way, I believe that person is the grandson of Cadmus, the hero who founded Thebes."
"Cadmus's grandson? Let's bring him here and see."
Thebes is a place where my worship is widespread. It is also the birthplace of the great hero Cadmus, who saved the world from Typhon.
Cadmus lived such a glorious life that he earned his place in Elysium, but what could have happened to his grandson that allowed him to retain his memories?
After waiting briefly, the doors to the audience chamber opened, and a spirit of a handsome young man entered. As soon as he saw me, he prostrated himself and his words were quite surprising.
"So you claim to be Cadmus's grandson..."
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"Oh merciful Pluto! I am Actaeon, a mere mortal! Please, relieve me of my unjust suffering!"
I've seen many who invoke the name of Pluto, the god of wealth, upon their arrival in the underworld, but...
Why am I being called the god of mercy?
"I am not a god of mercy. Now, what grievance do you have that brings you here?"
"I died because I saw Artemis's naked form!"
What? What is he talking about?
As I was left speechless, Actaeon cried out, sobbing.
"I approached with no impure intentions! I never dared to think of spying on the body of the beautiful goddess!"
"...Calm yourself first."
Time passed, and Actaeon regained his composure. In a somber tone, he began to slowly recount the events that had befallen him.
"From a young age, I studied under the centaur sage Cheiron..."
A centaur with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. They are typically wild and barbaric, but Cheiron was different from the other centaurs.
Cheiron was born when Kronos, transformed into a horse, raped his niece. He was gentle, wise, and skilled in various fields, including martial arts, music, and literature.
As his fame grew, it became customary for those wishing to become heroes to study under Cheiron. Thus, he earned the title of 'teacher of heroes,' and it seems Actaeon was one of his pupils.
"Thanks to Master Cheiron's teachings, I managed to gain some renown as an adventurer."
"So, you were Cheiron's disciple."
"The day I died... I had returned from a difficult adventure and went hunting in the forest of Cithaeron. But there..."
"You encountered Artemis?"
"Yes... Lady Artemis and her nymphs were bathing..."
According to him, Artemis, upon making eye contact with him, was enraged and laid a curse upon him. Actaeon's body transformed into that of a stag, and he eventually met his end, chased down by his own hunting dogs.
"I am truly aggrieved. Though I knew Lady Artemis swore an oath of virginity, I never intended to violate it..."
The reason Artemis was so furious was the shame of having her divine body seen by a mere human, and... the potential threat to her virginity.
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Artemis's virginity, sworn on the River Styx, was at risk of being compromised by Actaeon seeing her naked. She killed him to prevent any rumors from spreading about what he saw.
"I fully understand your grievance. I will tell Minos to consider your unfortunate circumstances during judgment."
"Thank you very much for listening to me. Glory to merciful Pluto..."
All I can say is that he was incredibly unlucky. Is this the effect of Ares's curse on Cadmus's descendants?
Actaeon bowed his head and sobbed, his circumstances truly pitiable. I should provide him with some conveniences in the afterlife.
"...Such was the case."
"Goddess Artemis can indeed be quite merciless."
"Truly unfortunate."
Next to me, leaning against the throne, was Goddess Styx, shaking her head. On the floor, Goddess Lethe, seated and looking up at me, lowered her gaze slightly.
"But why are the goddesses here?"
"We need some time off too. We worked so hard, you know."
"I'm not like Thanatos..."
A certain god, who seems on the verge of tears and cries somewhere, comes to mind, but let's move on for now.
However, you're both standing a bit too close, and the soft sensations are becoming distracting...
Both of them are looking at me expectantly, so I forcibly averted my gaze and changed the subject.
"But Actaeon called me the god of mercy. Has there been some misunderstanding of my divine attributes among humans?"
"Well, there's a rumor circulating in Thebes right now."
Goddess Lethe often absently observes the humans in the mortal world. Occasionally bestowing the blessing of forgetfulness and watching their reactions, she is sensitive to the rumors from above.
"The rumor is that the merciful lord of the underworld descended to save his follower in distress."
"But don't other gods often aid their followers as well?"
Helping their followers or turning them into constellations is quite common among gods. It's also why humans call upon the names of the gods they believe in when in danger.
"Death is inherently frightening and dreadful, after all. It's also unavoidable."
"Humans rarely even mention the underworld..."
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Perhaps my actions contradict the image humans have of me. Then again, there aren't many who seek me out as Hades rather than Pluto.
"I believe Prometheus or Hestia are more suited to the aspect of mercy."
Prometheus, who brought fire to unfortunate humanity. Hestia, the gentle and warm protector of the hearth and home.
To call me, instead of them, the god of mercy...
As I pondered for a moment, Goddess Styx, with a gentle smile, sidled up closer. No, and Goddess Lethe too...?
"Hehe... Hades, your arms are really strong."
"Then perhaps here too..."
If I start counting how many souls have entered the underworld today, or tallying how many goddesses Zeus and Poseidon have violated, one, two, three...
In my frozen state, unable to move an inch, I heard an enchanting whisper. The soft locks of Goddess Styx brushed against my shoulder.
"Hades, would you like to go out into the mortal world to clear your head? You've been working so hard lately."
"I agree. The Gigantes won't attack for a while, so why not take a break and venture out?"
"But I must remain in the underworld..."
Trying to avoid the eager gazes of the two goddesses, I scrambled for an excuse. But then, I caught sight of the silver-haired goddess who quietly murmured, looking up at me.
"I've had a hard time too... Can't we? Please...?"
"Gasp...!"
Her crystal-clear blue eyes and her cheeks and ears turning red with embarrassment were enough to captivate even a god. In this moment, I was not a deity but a man.
"Yes... Alright, let's go out for a while."
...!
After all, there are things I need to do in the mortal world as well, so it wouldn't hurt to go out together.
The underworld's system is well-organized enough that the two goddesses can afford a brief break from work, and more importantly, it's essential to escape this precarious situation.
"I was planning to patrol near Mount Etna, where Typhon's body lies, so shall we go there together?"
Hearing my words, the goddesses' faces lit up with joy.
"Really? The goddess of oaths has heard it, so you can't break your promise!"
"Hehe... We did it, Styx!"
Ah... I fell for the goddesses' scheme. The cunning gods of the underworld managed to persuade me with their words and... bodies?
Well, still...
"Hihi... I'll go change my clothes. Just wait a moment, Hades!"
"Oh, Lethe, I'm coming with you!"
This peaceful moment isn't too bad.