King Of Underworld [EN]: Chapter 154

King of the Underworld is Tired 155 (154/179)

Gigantomachia – (3)

I was cutting down all the Gigantes [Giants] I saw as I crossed the Plesra Plain.

How long has it been since I wielded power like this?

The last time was when I fought Typhon, except for the long war with the Titans.

The omnipotent divine power that fills my entire body. All living things tremble in fear… but to me, the energy of the underworld is so familiar.

KWA-AAAANG-

“Kuaaaack!”

“Damn it, stop the god of the underworld!”

“Where on earth is King Eurymedon…!”

I’m not the type to enjoy fighting like Ares, the god of war, but…

I couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement and heat rising in my chest as I slaughtered enemies on such an important battlefield.

Especially since those enemies were the Gigantes, who had been fighting our gods for so long.

“Keo… eok!”

Again, I heard the death throes of a Gigas whose neck had been pierced by my Bident [a two-pronged spear, like a trident but with two prongs].

The chariot I was riding, the Bident, and the ghost horses pulling the chariot were covered in monster fluids.

But…

The corpses of the countless Gigantes who had died like that disappeared as if seeping into the ground.

Very naturally. And because it disappeared slowly, I was late to notice.

The heat of the battlefield had everyone swept up in the moment, too.

I was killing the enemies who kept rushing at me like moths to a flame…

Swoosh- Pow!

A staff flying through the air pierced the belly of another Gigas.

The staff, with two snakes coiling around it, is the only one of its kind in the world.

The Caduceus [the staff carried by Hermes, entwined with two snakes], the symbol of Hermes, the messenger god of Olympus.

“Something is wrong!”

The messenger god, covered in blood and dripping golden ichor [the ethereal fluid that is the blood of the gods].

He looked like he had been through a fierce battle, his clothes in tatters, and he rushed to me and shouted.

“Hermes. Calm down.”

“I feel a strange energy from the ground where the corpses are seeping in! This is definitely…!”

The strange energy felt on the Plesra Plain.

I just thought it was because it was the Gigantes’ base, but considering what’s happening now… I had a hunch.

“It’s probably a ritual circle, a trap, sorcery, or magic. I know.”

“Then…”

“I saw Demeter touch the earth a moment ago and shake her head.”

“…!”

“It must be the work of the Mother Earth [Gaia]. Using the corpses and grudges of these many Gigantes as materials…”

Everything that fell on the earth was absorbed downwards.

Probably thousands of Gigantes’ corpses and blood. Grudges and the gods’ ichor.

Like the Olympia festival that humans offer to Zeus.

If you think of this battle itself as a ritual… and offering it to someone?

KWAAAAAAA!!!

As I was looking for a way to break through the situation, I saw a huge pillar of water summoned by Poseidon.

The ruler of the sea, who had killed all the Gigantes surrounding him, sneered at them while wielding his trident.

“Hahaha! Those who dared not even approach the sea!!”

His trident has the powerful ability to cause earthquakes. Then, if we turn the ground upside down…

Wouldn’t it be possible to stop this phenomenon, which is presumed to be a trap?

We could also link up with Demeter and cover it with Hephaestus’ flames.

As I was trying to find a way, I saw many divine beasts.

Krrr! Mooo-!!! Karrreung…

Aside from the eagle that Zeus summoned, I could see bulls, leopards, and many divine beasts that couldn’t fly.

There were divine beasts brought from the underworld, and divine beings who couldn’t fly freely in the sky…

An earthquake… no. Even our allies will be swept away.

To prevent this situation, I deliberately didn’t deploy human heroes or lower-level divine beings on the ground, but.

If we completely turn the plain upside down, the damage to our side will also be great.

The only method I can think of right now is to use the power of the underworld to invade the realm of the living… In other words, it is possible if we turn the plain into the underworld.

Even if it is important not to invade the realm of the gods.

In a situation where we might lose to the Gigantes…

Goooooooㅡ

Is it already too late?

* * *

Red energy soared from the earth and gathered in the middle of the plain.

Their target is Eurymedon, the king of the Gigantes, who was fighting with Zeus.

“What! What’s going on over there…?”

“That’s where Zeus is fighting? No, could it be…”

“Hecate! What is this…”

“Zeus!”

Flash- Kwa-rrrreung!!

Zeus, sensing an ominous energy, struck with lightning but could not stop its progress.

At times like this, I really realize that we are fighting a war where we have to be mindful of our surroundings.

We can’t launch attacks with the power to wipe out the surroundings because we are conscious of the presence of other Olympian gods.

Me too. Poseidon too. Zeus as well. That’s why Zeus brought Scythes, but…

King Eurymedon, who was fighting Zeus, was in a terrible state.

Even though it hadn’t been long since the battle started, the king of the Gigantes looked like he was on the verge of death.

The monster, with a hole in his stomach and half his head blown off, let out a fierce roar as he saw the red energies gathering towards him.

“Keu. Hehe… Zeus! I have lost, but Mother has not yet been defeated!”

“What did you say?”

Poohk.

The moment he shouted loudly, plunging the torch he was holding into his chest.

A huge circle was created on the plain, starting from where King Eurymedon fell.

It felt similar to when Cronus descended near Thebes, but it was qualitatively different.

Unlike last time, it’s not a method of just drawing in the ritual.

What is drawn under our feet now is a summoning circle. It’s definitely the method that Goddess Hecate used to summon the divine beasts.

It’s so huge that it’s engraved on the entire plain, and with this much divine power and sacrifice. It will take quite a bit of effort to smash this and stop its progress.

It will definitely provide considerable power to the one who is summoning it. Who the hell is it…

.

..

…

This feeling is…

The one we fought to the death during the Titanomachy [the war between the Titans and the Olympian gods].

The strongest and most powerful Titan among the Titans, except for Cronus.

Flash- Hwaaaak!

When the intense pillar of light covering King Eurymedon, who had fallen to the ground, stopped.

A Titan god was standing in that place.

“…You finally!”

“Yo. Zeus. Long time no see.”

The one who loosened his neck and shoulders and walked out slowly.

His nonchalant tone and attitude were not suitable for the battlefield, but even the king of the gods could not disregard him.

Because he is…

“The celestial sphere I was carrying was a little too heavy, you see.”

The Titan god who was carrying the celestial sphere as punishment for being defeated in the Titanomachy.

The one whom even our father, Cronus, could not defeat without using his powers.

The Titan who resisted Zeus until the very end.

“Atlas! Prepare to enter Tartarus [the deep abyss that is used as a dungeon of torment and suffering for the wicked] this time!”

“Well. You might be the one to go in.”

The great Titan god. Because it’s Atlas.

* * *

The sudden appearance of Atlas, who should be receiving the punishment of supporting the celestial sphere.

I quietly approached Zeus and spoke to him. Poseidon is also coming this way…

“Atlas.”

“Hades. It’s been a while. Are my brothers in Tartarus doing well?”

“We’ll see if they’re doing well. You can go in and check for yourself.”

Atlas smiled leisurely and grinned.

No matter how much Atlas steps up himself, he has no chance of winning against me, Zeus, and Poseidon.

But that’s if both sides are in perfect condition.

The ichor flowing on Zeus’s forearm catches my eye. Poseidon looks a little tired from grinding hundreds of Gigantes.

I, too, have used up quite a bit of strength from the continuous battles.

On the other hand, Atlas is…

“Wow. The Mother Earth’s power is really good. It seems like I can handle you guys alone in your current state?”

“Is it good to devour so many Gigantes as sacrifices?”

“Of course. Poseidon. Because I don’t feel the weight of the celestial sphere you guys left me with…”

I looked into this Titan’s eyes and opened my mouth.

“It reminds me of the old days. You, when you accepted our offer.”

“Ah. Ah. That’s how it was back then, but the situation is a little different now. I thought it would be better to accept the Mother Earth’s offer.”

I didn’t feel very good. I killed most of the Gigantes, and now it’s Atlas.

No, maybe I’m just sensitive because it was quite a crisis.

“Atlas. It’s not too late. If you go back to carrying the celestial sphere…”

A long time ago, at the end of the Titan War.

We had subdued all the other Titans, including Cronus, but he resisted us until the very end.

We and Atlas were all exhausted. And a plan was proposed to compromise with him appropriately.

The proposal that even Zeus couldn’t completely subdue Atlas with force was…

If he doesn’t rebel and carries the celestial sphere… a promise to protect his sons and daughters and children.

Unlike the other Titans trapped in Tartarus,

He was the only one receiving the punishment of carrying the celestial sphere in this world.

“I swear not to touch the Hesperides [nymphs of the evening and sunset] who guard the tree where the golden apples grow, and your many blood relatives, including the goddess Calypso. But if you resist us to the end, they will all be dragged to Tartarus and suffer forever.”

“Keu. Hahahaha! Hades! That’s true. You’re really merciful, just like the rumors from this world!”

“I am a bit merciful. Enough to open a way for those who have rebelled.”

Atlas, who had been receiving my gaze, opened his mouth calmly.

The resentment, fighting spirit, anger, and greed that he had cultivated while holding the celestial sphere swirled in his eyes.

“Sorry, but that won’t work.”

“…”

“I wouldn’t have even thought of treason in normal times, but now your strength has been exhausted. And aren’t I in a situation where I’ve become stronger?”

“Your blood relatives…”

“If I, who am on the side of the Mother Earth here, win, your blood relatives will fall into Tartarus. Of course, Zeus, you married my daughters… so I’ll forgive you to the extent of supporting the celestial sphere instead of me.”

He smiled and slowly raised his fist.

The reason why he, who has no significant powers or useful weapons… was able to resist us until the very end.

A body more solid than Typhon or Cronus, reminiscent of the Protogenoi [primordial deities].

The enemy in front of us is a Titan that even Zeus could not completely subdue.

We, who were somewhat exhausted, and Atlas, who had rather gained strength.

Finally, an ominous energy gathering again from under the earth.

I sent a message to all the surrounding gods and shouted.

“Everyone, get out of here if you don’t want to get caught up in it. The Plesra Plain will disappear in an instant.”

If it comes to this, there is no room to think about the aftermath.