King of Underworld - Chapter 51



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The Story of Hephaestus – (2)

Hephaestus, who had been shedding tears for a moment, created a fire and dried the tears.

It’s a flame that looks sad, as if it’s filled with emotion…

Is there really no other way…?

Or, using divine powers, change your appearance to suit Aphrodite’s taste…

“Oh, how about going to see Apollo? He’s the god of medicine, so he’ll check your appearance…”

“I also went to see Apollo.”

According to Hephaestus,

It is said that he went to see if he could change his appearance to suit Aphrodite’s taste.

But that’s also impossible.

It was difficult for me to change my appearance, let alone that of an ordinary human, and one of the twelve Olympian gods…

“When a blacksmith creates a flame to do his work, his face quickly changes back to its original state.”

“ah…”

No matter how handsome a face is fixed by the divine power of Apollo,

It is said that the fire and power of Hephaestus, the god of fire, were restored to their original form.

After all, our gods do not maintain their original appearance when they are born…

The reason the blacksmith god is ugly and lame is not because he fell on the island of Lemnos.

Because it was like that from birth.

“Thank you anyway. For taking my concerns seriously.”

“No, that… I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. It’s all my fault for not being able to control my wife.”

As Hephaestus was about to leave after saying those words, flames appeared in his eyes.

What… what’s on your mind again, my nephew?

“But I absolutely cannot forgive that bastard Ares!”

“Are you talking about Ares, who had an affair with your wife and fathered Harmonia?”

Aphrodite loved Ares so much that she gave birth to Harmonia, the goddess of harmony, from her relationship with him.

But it is not possible to suppress the goddess of love and tell her not to love…

But since you gave birth to Harmonia, wouldn’t Hera have told you to take it easy now?

“Didn’t Hera tell Aphrodite to stop her adultery?”

“Yes, there was a time like that. But…”

Hephaestus, unable to bear it any longer, reported it to Hera,

Hera, who felt sorry for having thrown her son onto the island of Lemnos, accepted his request.

So I heard that the Queen of the Gods called the two who had committed adultery and quietly consoled them.

To be exact, it was told by Hermes, who often comes to the underworld.

The Olympian gods are somewhat free-spirited when it comes to love.

However, if you have a child from an affair, it must mean that it is time to take it easy.

In fact, even Zeus rarely had affairs beyond one-night stands.

When the child is born, he is cautious for a while, keeping an eye on his wife, Hera…

“Even though my mother said it, it was still the same. I happened to find the two of them having a secret meeting last time.”

Ares has solid muscles, as befitting the god of war.

And with his handsome face and his nature of caring for his children, it would be difficult for Aphrodite to give him up.

“How could you have the audacity to have given birth to a child and still continue seeing each other after that, even after being caught!”

“Hmm…”

“I’m also getting angry at my wife. Considering that we were forced into a marriage, she’s been turning a blind eye to it for a while now…!”

“It’s a bit harsh…”

“Still, thanks to coming to the afterlife, my thoughts have become more organized! Thank you, Grandfather.”

What on earth are you talking about?

What are you trying to do now, nephew?

“I heard that Apollo is holding a festival of arts on Olympus for several days. I would like you to come to that too, Grandfather.”

“Well, I don’t really want to go up to Olympus…”

“If you would come to Olympus, I will inspect the Styx Sword, the Vident, and the Quinae.”

“…but it’s my nephew’s request, so of course I have to go.”

It also seemed like there was a little bit of rust on the Styx sword.

It would be great if you could check the transparent helmet and vident as well.

Hephaestus, who heard my words, seemed to have made up his mind about something.

He nods heavily and says.

“I also have some magnificent art to show at the festival. I would like to show it to as many gods as possible, so I will invite the other gods of the underworld as well…”

What on earth are you trying to do?

* * *

And so, the day began for the festival of arts to be held on Olympus.

It’s a festival hosted by Apollo, the god of art, so I’m looking forward to it…

“I’ll follow you to this festival!”

“I want to go too… Styx.”

These two goddesses, Lethe and Styx, want to follow me to Olympus.

But only one person can leave the seat.

If both goddesses disappear from the underworld, the remaining gods will have too much work to do.

One of them has to do the work in the afterlife…

“Are you going to keep doing this?”

“I remember you were secretly hugging Hades last time…”

“That Sticks, with her big chest…”

“What?!”

The goddess Styx is looking sullen with her hands on her waist,

Even the goddess Lethe, with her arms folded and her mouth sticking out, is not pushed around at all.

Stop… stop it.

“I’ll just… go alone…”

“Then let’s draw lots.”

“That’s a good idea.”

The sight of the goddesses quickly drawing lots to choose my companion…

For some reason, a suffocating tension lingered.

“Wow! I got picked! Let’s go to Olympus quickly. Hades!”

“Ugh… Goddess of Luck, Tyche, only ignores me at times like this…!”

The goddess Styx, in a fit of excitement, lifts the swallow high and waves it, then embraces me.

But if you bury my face like that… Ugh!

….#$%@%!

“Profit! Get away from Hades! Styx!”

“I don’t like it~”

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The afterlife is peaceful today too.

* * *

So he came to Olympus with the goddess Styx.

From outside the Olympus Palace, loud laughter and music can be heard.

Many instruments, including the lyre, kithara, and aulos, produce harmonious sounds.

“Huh…? You’re Hades.”

“The person next to you is… Goddess Styx? Could it be…”

“I haven’t heard that the Lord of the Underworld got married?”

It’s been a long time since I’ve heard the gods muttering every time I pass by.

Even if you block out the sound with your divine powers, I can still hear it, children…

“Wow… Hades, look at that.”

The Goddess Styx, who clings to me and links arms, points somewhere with her other hand.

There was a weaving competition taking place there, with many goddesses gathered together.

“Wow… Everyone’s sleight of hand is amazing.”

“Did weaving require wisdom?”

“Which goddess weaves the best cloth in Olympus…”

Carving beautiful patterns on cloth is also a form of art.

The participants are… Athena, Hera, and Hestia.

Swish. Squeak. Crunch.

Athena’s veil depicts Zeus sitting on a golden throne.

It was engraved with symbols of numerous gods fighting Typhon, and Athena herself bestowing grace upon humans.

Hera showed a harmonious scene of a human family living a happy everyday life.

The depiction of the face of a happy woman holding a child was superb.

Hestia carved her own brazier into the cloth to illuminate the dark night.

It created the illusion that her warm aura was flowing out of the pattern.

“As expected, it’s Hera…”

“Athena is the goddess of wisdom, and she weaves cloth well.”

“It’s hard to tell which is better… but Athena’s Vega has the most ornate pattern…”

“I think so too. Does the godhood of wisdom include dexterity?”

Looking at the completed veils of the three goddesses, the surrounding gods added their words one by one.

Even to me, the patterns on the cloth made by Athena seemed the most splendid and well-made.

“Athena, you are truly amazing.”

“It’s just a small talent, Hera.”

“It represents us fighting Typhon well…”

Athena’s veil with engravings of the Olympian gods from the time of the Typhonomachy.

There was me, holding a squeete in one hand and a quiné in the other.

As I slowly look around the castle and admire it, I hear a voice calling me.

“Lord Hades.”

“Dionysus.”

A male god with golden curly hair resembling Zeus and a strong scent of wine.

It was Dionysus, the god of wine and madness.

He shook the golden goblet containing nectar once, and its contents changed into a deep red wine.

“Try it. I made it with the most popular flavor among humans.”

He accepted the glass and slowly sipped it.

The bitter yet sweet taste and rich grape aroma delight the tongue.

Of course, nectar is tastier, but I think the wine of Dionysus is also a delicacy.

As I put down my cleanly emptied glass, the god of wine sighs and speaks.

“Whew… Because of what happened last time, my faith in Thebes has been greatly diminished.”

“When did King Oedipus go mad?”

“The temple has burned, the believers have fled, and it seems unlikely that my faith will grow again in Thebes.”

But Thebes, when you were spreading your faith,

Because he instilled fear by killing even the king, the loyalty and faith of the believers do not seem to be that deep…

“I have a favor to ask, Grandfather.”

“Tell me where.”

“Gaia may say there’s nothing she can do, but Oedipus, wouldn’t it be better to give that human a stronger punishment?”

That won’t work.

Even if it is my nephew’s request, I cannot change the laws of the afterlife as I please.

“A decision that has already been made cannot be changed. And I judged that to be the appropriate degree.”

“But that human also killed my beloved leopard.”

“I fully understand your circumstances, but I hope you remember that he is also a victim.”

“As expected… Yes, I understand, Grandfather.”

Dionysus bows his head with a bitter smile and quietly retreats.

I told you clearly how the punishment for him was decided last time,

It seems that he was unable to shake off his resentment towards Oedipus.

“Uncle Hades is still generous to humans. He even refuses his nephew’s request.”

“Hermes.”

“And, listen for a moment…”

Hermes approached me with a bright smile.

Why are your ears… Do you have some kind of secret story to tell?

“Hehehe… Actually, isn’t it because Dionysus doesn’t have a cute female niece that you refused my request?”

“Enough with the nonsense, where did the war break out?”

“Why are you doing that?”

“Even though it is a great festival, some of the gods are not visible. Ares is not visible either.”

It’s like the usual festival held in Olympus, but some of the gods have disappeared since a while ago.

There is no Ares happily drinking nectar,

There is no Aphrodite to sit on one side and look at the male gods with sly eyes,

And above all…

“I came here at Hephaestus’ invitation, but where did he go?”

“Yes? I understand that Brother Hephaestus has some business to attend to on the island of Lemnos and will be back for a few days.”

What is this?

At that time, Hermes also had a puzzled expression.

The blacksmith god ascended onto the spacious platform.

“Huh…? Didn’t Lord Hephaestus go to the island of Lemnos?”

“I knew you’d be back on the last day of the festival.”

Hephaestus briefly asked Zeus for understanding, then opened his mouth.

His thunderous voice shook Olympus.

“Hmm. Hmm. Everyone! I, Hephaestus, have created a work of art worthy of the pinnacle of art for the gods who have come to this festival!”

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