King of Underworld - Chapter 60



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The Story of Perseus – (2)

“At least try to make an excuse with your wisdom, which is renowned throughout Olympus.”

As I say this while looking at Athena, I see her flinch.

And the goddess of wisdom immediately bows her head and opens her mouth.

“I know that no matter what I say to my uncle, it will sound like a lie to get out of the situation.”

“You’re saying you won’t make excuses?”

“…When punishing humans in the future, I will once again consider my grandfather’s words.”

I can’t help it, since it almost threatened the virginity I swore on the River Styx… Tsk.

It reminds me of Artemis who cursed Actaeon.

“If something like that happens again, you might as well tell me or Zeus. I’ll at least give you a warning.”

“Yes, thank you…”

“And I will remember that you sacrificed the poor priestess who was raped by Poseidon. Make sure that it never happens again.”

“I’ll keep that in mind, Grandfather.”

I don’t like the look of relief on Athena’s face, as if it’s fortunate that it’s over here.

But that’s all I have to say about Medusa for now.

Medusa was not a dead person from the underworld, but a living person on earth, and was also a priestess belonging to Athena.

I can’t interfere too much. Although I plan to make things convenient for you when you come to the afterlife…

“…Now tell me. Why should I lend you my Quine?”

“As you know, Perseus is destined to become a hero by killing Medusa, who had become a monster.”

“so?”

“But he could never defeat Medusa, a demigod, unless he received the divine blessing from his uncle Hades, a human who had no power whatsoever.”

In fact, Perseus was destined to become a hero, and so on.

I just don’t like the way the monster the hero is supposed to kill was born.

“Then, on the contrary, why should I lend Quinae to a human who has no power whatsoever?”

“…How about you meet Perseus yourself and test whether he is worthy of receiving Cynea?”

Athena spoke to me in a confident voice.

Should I try him myself?

An answer that could only come from Perseus if he didn’t possess the demeanor of a hero.

It’s curious how confident the goddess of wisdom is.

What kind of person would do something like that…

“Very well. Instead, you will do the work in the underworld while I go and see the human named Perseus.”

“…All right.”

Athena, who had been showing composure even when questioned about Medusa just now.

Cold sweat ran down her forehead.

* * *

The peaceful island of Seraphos.

Perseus, who was in danger of death due to the plot of King Polydectes who was after his mother, was drooling.

Who would have thought that the king would be among those who approached him, enamored with the beauty of his mother, Danae?

‘Damn… isn’t Medusa a monster with snakes instead of hair, and whoever looks at her turns to stone and dies?’

In his heart, his anger towards King Polydectes grew.

He’s like a trash king who would kill his son by using the hands of a monster to get a woman.

“Perseus. It is your Majesty’s order. Bring me Medusa’s head.”

“If you refuse, you will be put to death for disobeying the king’s orders. What are you going to do?”

The young man, Perseus, gritted his teeth and picked up his sword.

Since the king who rules the island of Seraphos has given the order, we must kill that monster by any means necessary.

I thought about running away with his mother, but…

The King’s men watch over this place, and all the ships are under the King’s control.

You can’t run away under the pretense of killing Medusa.

If Perseus escaped alone, it was obvious that her mother, Danae, would be taken away by the king.

‘I can’t help it…’

Perseus, after getting armed, heads to where Medusa is.

But at that moment,

Wheeing-

As if an unnatural gust of wind had blown in, a gloomy-looking, black-haired man was standing there.

The gaze of a man slowly examining him with sunken eyes.

A presence that even an ordinary human, Perseus, can feel,

A magical transfer… a subtle sense of oppression and this power… it’s a god!

dump.

“…Are you God?”

Perseus immediately knelt on one knee and bowed his head to the unknown god.

Could it be that the Olympian gods have come to my aid?

At the moment when a faith that had never existed before suddenly began to rise,

God spoke to him.

“Are you Perseus?”

“Yes! I am Perseus, my god!”

He answered the question in a loud voice.

But God’s words were cold.

“I have come to see who will willingly become my people.”

“Huh? What are you saying…”

“I am Pluto, the god of the underworld. Are you a human who goes to kill Medusa?”

Putting aside the fact that the man in front of me is Pluto, the god of the three gods…

Are you saying I’m going to die soon? To Medusa?

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“Medusa is a demigod with the power to turn those who look at her to stone, a monster you cannot fight.”

“…”

“Your death is inevitable. Your name has already been added to the register of the underworld, and I have come to see you out of curiosity as to what kind of person would turn to Medusa.”

Damn it! I’m destined to die by Medusa?

Perseus’ body trembled slightly. He had to walk to the place where he would die…

“But there is only one way for you to live.”

“Is there any way for me to live?”

“It is clear that the king desires your mother and seeks to kill you. If you consent to the marriage between your mother and the king, you will not be killed by Medusa.”

“…?!”

“Your mother will become queen, and you will receive a reward you won’t regret. Isn’t that a good solution?”

Pluto’s words, spoken in a cold tone, are correct.

The reason King Polydectes wants to kill himself by Medusa’s hand is because he is vehemently opposed to the marriage between his mother and the king.

If he changes his mind, he can save his life.

My mother hates the king, but if I can somehow persuade her…

You don’t have to throw away your life.

However, I could not abandon my mother who was forced to marry the king.

It is also impossible to escape from the island with your mother.

But if he goes to kill Medusa as the king orders, he will die.

A fate confirmed by none other than Pluto, the god who rules over the underworld.

‘Damn… Damn…! Don’t make me laugh, I’m Perseus here…’

Perseus bit his lip hard.

* * *

I looked at Perseus, who was shaking with his head down on the floor.

A young man whose emotions are turbulent, based on despair over a sense of no escape and anger toward the king.

Perseus’s body, which had been trembling with his head bowed for a while, stopped.

And he slowly raises his head.

The first thing I noticed was her roughly torn lips, bleeding.

“That can’t be, Hades!”

His eyes were burning fiercely as he looked at me.

Where have I seen those glaring eyes? Definitely…

“I will definitely cut off Medusa’s head and save my life!”

That’s right. It’s very similar to the bravery that the great hero Cadmus, the founder of Thebes, showed me.

Let’s try a little bit more.. a little bit more.

“Your name is already written in Thanatos’ register. You will soon come to the underworld and meet me again.”

“It is certainly an honor to see the great Lord of the Underworld again…”

A death sentence confirmed by the god of the underworld.

If you meet Medusa, a monster you can’t resist, and you decide to die without fail…

“I will somehow behead the monster and survive, and make King Polydectes pay!”

“Medusa is no ordinary monster. Strictly speaking, she is a demigod.”

“Even if death is my fate, I cannot give up like this! I will do it no matter what!”

Perseus took a deep breath and said.

I tried to tell him to pretend to be fate, but he was not discouraged.

They didn’t even realize that what I was saying was a lie, and they just accepted the ordeal calmly.

Perseus, who walked courageously even into a future where death was certain… was definitely a hero.

“…Cardmos comes to mind.”

“yes?”

He looked at Perseus with a puzzled look on his face and held out his finger.

A human who challenges fate… That’s quite impressive.

“Go forward with confidence in yourself. The blessings of Hades will be with you.”

“…?!”

Even though it will be a heroic tale that ends in tragedy, I will support you at this moment.

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In an instant, he returned to the underworld and headed towards Athena, who was busy working.

The goddess of war and wisdom, who rules over the souls, sees me and walks toward me with her armor creaking.

“How was it, Grandfather?”

“You are indeed a man worthy of confidence. It was like looking at Cadmus, who deceived Typhon.”

Athena’s complexion brightens.

“That means…”

“Okay, I’ll lend you my Quine. Take it.”

“Thank you, Grandfather!”

He placed the black, worn-out transparent helmet, Quinae, in Athena’s hands.

With this, I have also helped kill Medusa… Hmm.

“Then I will go and give the weapons to Perseus.”

“The weapons?”

“Yes, I plan to give you my shield, the Aegis, the winged sandals of Hermes, Hera’s magic pouch, and Ares’ sword.”

I approached secretly while wearing my Quine, and then projected Medusa’s location onto the surface of the Aegis.

Is this a plan to quickly approach with winged shoes and finish them off with the sword of Ares?

There, Hera’s magical pouch, Kibisis, could safely store Medusa’s head…

“Then I will go, Grandfather.”

As I looked at Athena’s back as she turned and left the underworld, I felt a sense of bitterness.

Even Zeus cannot change a predetermined fate,

Was this the best I could do? I’m not sure…

We must prepare an appropriate compensation plan for the victims who are destined to go to the afterlife soon.

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