"Troublesome!"
Prometheus frowned internally, feeling helpless about his inability to deal with Sparta. In his plans, finding a way to eliminate Sparta was crucial.
However, Prometheus hadn't anticipated that Sparta would become part of the apocalyptic process, which complicated things. Now, no one could make a move against Sparta without facing the grim reaper's scythe, as Hera had already sensed. That alone proved the dire consequences.
One wrong move would bring death. It was clear how terrifying and immense the power involved was when carefully considered.
As always, Prometheus had other thoughts, specifically about finding a new master to serve. But switching masters meant choosing Abel, the fourth God-King, not Hades or Poseidon. Therefore, the best course of action would be to weaken or suppress the other two.
This was the most suitable strategy.
However, the current situation was frustrating. It was clear that Sparta, who was destined to become a God-King-level entity, had to be dealt with eventually. Zeus and Poseidon hadn't taken action against him yet.
But now, any hope of doing so was gone. Sparta's actions were untouchable and unassailable.
The protection Sparta received from the mythological world meant that once he fulfilled his promises, he would no longer need its protection. By that time, however, Sparta would have returned to the Underworld. Who would dare enter the Underworld to kill him? If anyone tried, it would be the height of arrogance—so much so that they wouldn't even realize how they had died.
This was the crux of the problem. Even Ancient Gods would be easily trapped if they ventured too deep into the Underworld.
It wasn't due to mere caution. Unlike other investments by the Ancient Gods, who were always careful with their backing, Erebus and Nyx, the primordial couple, had gone all in. And do you know where they are?
Heh, what if they're in the Underworld? If that's the case, stepping inside would ensure you never come back out. That's why Prometheus felt so powerless.
"Forget it…"
Prometheus shook his head, thinking, "For now, let this be. If Sparta can't be dealt with, then the Underworld's apocalyptic plans will begin soon. But what exactly is the Underworld planning?"
Additionally, Prometheus felt a growing unease. He couldn't pinpoint why, but something was wrong, and he didn't understand what he had overlooked.
"Could it be…"
"Did I miss something?"
"Death isn't quite right!"
Prometheus' expression grew serious. His acute instincts sensed something amiss. Regardless, he knew he needed to stay vigilant, as carelessness could be fatal.
Knowing this, Prometheus understood that if something truly went wrong, it would be disastrous.
Prometheus left, but he knew he had to double-check everything. If a mistake had been made, it could lead to immense trouble later.
…
In the far north!
Sparta and his expedition army returned to the far north in little time.
As the army returned, the once-silent city bustled with life again.
Sparta led his people to the statue of Hades, where they knelt with reverence.
Sparta bowed deeply, and his divine power surged. At this moment, he had reached the pinnacle of the Chief God of Titans' power.
In fact, when carefully felt, Sparta's divine energy was more terrifying than that of Mephistopheles and Moirae. Just this alone demonstrated how powerful Sparta was and how shocking his divine force had become.
And this wasn't even Sparta's limit. If he continued advancing as expected, he would soon step into the realm of the God-Kings. Unlike Aether, who had forced his way into the rank of God-Kings and remained weak, Sparta's ascension would make him a true God-King, wielding real, undeniable power.
"Lord Hades!"
"I have returned!"
"War and death!"
"I have swept across the entire world!"
Sparta's voice was soft, yet it echoed in everyone's ears, plunging them into silence.
For a moment, the entire world seemed to fall into stillness.
In front of Sparta, tendrils of divine power blossomed, and a portal materialized. Following this, a calm voice rang out.
"In the name of the Lord of the Underworld."
"The Nation of Sparta."
"The City of Sparta."
"Those who die in the glory of battle shall have their souls enter the Underworld and become eternal warriors of the Underworld."
"The Nation of Sparta shall stand as the eternal kingdom of the Underworld."
As Hades' calm voice echoed in their ears, it seemed to quiet the world itself.
At that moment, Hades revealed his terrifying divine power to the entire mythological world, as if declaring to all: this is the strength of the Underworld, and its might is unimaginable.
Your actions, and the consequences they will bring, are laid bare.
What you choose to do will come at a price!
Hades was sending a message to the entire mythological world, reminding the gods that he was very much alive!
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