King of Underworld - Chapter 140



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The Last Task – If You Don’t Have a Brain, Your Brain Will Suffer

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“I would like to complete the task. Please allow me.”

“…what?”

Words from Hercules’ mouth.

It wasn’t about saying it was an honor or being thankful, but rather that he wanted to complete the remaining tenth task.

Who likes glory, wealth, and fame, but who likes trials?

Even more so when it comes to killing powerful monsters or Hera’s tasks that are difficult to accomplish.

“It was all thanks to Hera’s work that I was able to ascend to the position of a god. It means a lot to me, so I would like to complete the work.”

“…You put off ascending to Olympus and choose to practice asceticism. You really don’t know anything.”

Hera, who briefly studied Hercules’ indifferent face, soon became convinced.

After all, only a human like this could rise to a position on par with the Twelve Gods of Olympus.

It was Hera who once again thought that there was a reason why Zeus secretly fed her milk and made Hades dip himself in the River Styx.

But… what kind of task should I give you?

Killing powerful monsters?

– What use would a monster be to Hercules, who was already stronger than any other god except the Three Lords? The only monsters in this world that could possibly be stronger than him are… the Gigas that cannot come out of the Plain of Plesra.

So is it something that is tricky or requires a lot of thinking?

– Only those who lack strength can use their brains to solve difficult problems.

Should I tell them to go get the golden apples like they originally planned?

– But now you’ve forgotten your grudge and are planning to marry her to your daughter?

But then what task should be given… Is there anything that is worthy of the majesty of God, yet difficult even for God?

Hera thought deeply for a moment and then remembered what had happened a while ago when Apollo had been taken to the underworld.

“If that’s what you want, I’ll give you one last task.”

“thank you.”

“The tenth task is to work in the busiest place in the underworld for a month.”

“Work… Are you saying that? Is that really the task?”

Hercules looks up at her in confusion.

“okay.”

“Oh, you mean to tell me to get to know the people in the afterlife. But I really have a task…”

“Don’t look down on me.”

“yes?”

Hera spoke to Hercules with a more confident smile than ever before.

It was an evil smile that suggested that he had forgotten his grudge against him, but that he could tease him a little.

“Ares, Athena, Aphrodite, Apollo, Eros, Hephaestus…”

“Aren’t you one of the 12 Olympian gods? Then why…”

“These are the names of the gods who could not endure this task.”

“…?”

Hercules simply could not understand.

Eventually, he left Hera’s temple with a sad face and headed to the underworld.

* * *

“…That’s what happened. That’s why I brought the youngest. Grandfather!”

I looked at Hermes and Hercules who had come to the underworld.

Hermes, who had finished explaining, was giggling as if something funny had happened, while Hercules was indifferent.

“Anyway, it’s been a while, Hercules. I’ve been watching your exploits from the underworld.”

“Yes! I came as a god, just like you said last time!”

“Wonderful. Your name will be spoken among men forever.”

The great hero Hercules, who was born as a human and ascended to the position of a god.

I looked at him with a pleased face.

His power is currently at the top among the twelve gods of Olympus. Except for Zeus, me, and Poseidon, no god would dare to oppose him.

He was not born a god… but a human hero who grew through his work and became a god, so it would not go against the prophecy.

“So, you’re saying Hera sent you to the underworld…”

“Yes. When I asked for help from the temple of the god Hermes here, he readily agreed.”

“What. You have your father’s favor and you look really strong, so of course you have to look good. Hahaha!”

But it’s the busiest place. Then it’s probably the job of a low-level official who does paperwork…

Wouldn’t it be better to send Hercules in vain and make things more complicated or cause him to not get along with the other gods?

As I was stroking my chin and thinking, Hercules spoke in a confident voice.

“Don’t worry, Grandfather! I’ll show you how to do anything!”

“Worried…? Well, I am worried…”

Even the versatile Apollo is having a hard time right now, so if we put Hercules to work…

“My task is not over yet. Just give me the task and I will work hard to accomplish it!”

“Then… do you know how to do paperwork?”

“Is this paperwork?”

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Judging by that bewildered expression, I guess he was thinking about slaying some monster… or exerting his power, or punishing an evil god.

It’s unfortunate, but the busiest place in the afterlife is the work of the lower gods.

Of course, we have to leave out exceptions like Charon and Thanatos…

“Gods don’t always take it easy and look after humans. Of course, it might be different for you, the god of strength. Perhaps Hera’s intention is to provide you with various experiences.”

“…? All right.”

Hercules bowed his head and retreated, following the messenger I had called.

Hermes’ facial muscles twitch as he looks at the new god. That face is barely holding back a smile…

As soon as Hercules leaves the audience room, Hermes bursts out laughing.

“…Ah. Hahahahahaha! Aha. Grandfather. Why didn’t you tell me that the underworld was the most dreaded place to work… Phehe…”

“I see. It’ll probably be hard for Hercules.”

“It’s tough! Of the ten trials, you might think this one is the most difficult! Even Brother Apollo…”

That damn bastard… Even though you know how hard it is to live in the afterlife, why don’t you volunteer to help?

Somehow, my stomach felt twisted when I saw Hermes’ laughter.

“Then it would be nice if there was one more god to help Hercules.”

“…Hahaha. Yes?”

“Okay. You can stay here with Hercules for a week to adjust.”

“Ugh. Grandfather? I have to travel the world as a messenger…”

“Tell Zeus to give you a vacation. Don’t worry and rest in the underworld.”

Your legs must have been tired from traveling around the world so far, so now it’s time for your head to suffer.

* * *

A few days after Hercules began his work in the underworld…

I took out the nectar and drank it, enjoying the silence.

The training for the great hero Hercules is now complete, and now I can really finish everything.

When you kill all the Gigas guys and change the mind of Mother Earth.

I also obtained the cooperation of the goddess Nyx in preparation for any unforeseen circumstances…

Now it seemed like I could relax a little and rest.

Hera acknowledged Hercules and offered him her daughter, Hebe, in marriage, so he should be sent to Olympus after a month.

Because if I were qualified to marry the goddess of youth that everyone admires, I would be more than qualified to do so.

Marriage… marriage. I felt like I couldn’t put it off any longer.

Now that all the urgent fires have been put out, it’s time to focus on the inside.

I couldn’t keep the position of the hostess of the underworld empty…

I only realized this recently. To be honest, I also felt cold in the seat next to me.

There were so many goddesses who loved me so much that I couldn’t accept just one.

Having a separate wife is something that cannot be done to other goddesses.

I’ve already thought about who I’m going to propose to first and how.

Swish.

He opened the desk slightly and took out a dark ring.

A ring that looks simple at first glance, but has a complex and beautiful pattern engraved along the outer surface.

This ring… was made by melting down the sword Styx that the Goddess Styx gave me as a gift.

Since it was something that had deep meaning to me, I asked Hephaestus specifically for it.

After taking out a few more items, I headed straight to the River Styx.

The River Styx, a landscape similar to that of the first time I descended into the underworld after drawing lots a long time ago.

Today was the day of Thanatos, so no souls were seen crossing the River Styx.

As we slowly approach the river, the water takes shape and transforms into the shape of a goddess.

I guess she was supposed to be here. She always used to take a break by her river.

“Hmm? Hades? What are you doing with such a serious face… Did Thanatos escape again? Or Charon’s ship again…”

“I have something to tell you.”

The goddess speaks with a haggard face, as if she were sleeping in the river.

But this time, that’s not the purpose. I came with the intention of proposing to you.

I’ve come this far with flying colors, but it’s hard to say it out loud.

Was it this difficult to just say one word?

“…Hades?”

As I stood still and stared blankly at her face, I heard the goddess’s voice, which felt strange.

Black hair that reached down to her waist. An attractive body and soft lips.

I checked my mind once more, and held out the ring with my stiff, unmoving hand…

He looked into her dark eyes and licked his lips.

“I swear on the River Styx.”

“What is it this time…”

“I love you. Marry me. Goddess Styx.”

“Yes. Yes? Yes…?!”

with a plop!

The goddess, who had been fidgeting with her ears reddened, suddenly fell into the water.

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