King Of Underworld [EN]: Chapter 159

Hades’ Wedding – (2)

“It’s not really something to discuss at a wedding, but… I’ve been thinking about reducing the number of heroes. Could you send a messenger to Olympus later, so we can discuss this?”

*To bring this up at a wedding of all times.*

*I wish he would bring up such important matters later, but on the other hand, this must mean Zeus thinks this matter is very important.*

“I think we should be fine for the time being. There are many who have come directly to the Underworld, so they won’t dare to do anything foolish out of fear.”

“Hmm…”

“Even if there are many who are comparable to gods, they are still mortals. I don’t think we need to worry yet.”

Zeus stroked his beard and nodded slowly.

“Ah, I’m not saying I’m going to destroy humans right away, or drop lightning bolts. I just feel like heroes will cause problems someday.”

“I understand your position as the ruler of Olympus, but it’s too early to worry. If you’re really worried, you could reveal some information about the Underworld’s judgment after death.”

Even though I was human in my past life, and I was called the god of mercy and fairness, and I am friendly to mortals.

In fact, I understand Zeus’s concerns to some extent.

The Gigantes [Giants]. The Gigas are monsters created directly by the Protogenoi [primordial deities]… created to destroy the gods.

But the fact that mere humans can catch even the lowest of them means they can be compared to gods.

A ruler who lacks suspicion and doesn’t prepare for the future cannot maintain their power.

Zeus’s suspicion is somewhat valid. But in my judgment, I don’t think we need to worry too much about the heroes of this generation…

“Well, sorry to bring up such a story at a wedding. Then, if any problems arise, I’ll send a messenger again.”

“Okay. We’ll talk about the details later.”

“Here, look at what I brought as a wedding gift. It’s a fan made of eagle feathers, which stops the rain…”

I smiled at Zeus and went back to my wives.

Hmm. Mente went to the nymphs… and why isn’t the goddess Lethe visible? Persephone is talking with her mother, Demeter, and Styx is surrounded by a group of goddesses.

“Wow… is it true? Lady Styx? You kissed him while riding Pegasus in the sky…”

“Kyaa! Oh my god!”

“It’s not really that you were hit by Eros’s [god of love] golden arrow…”

“I want to know more about how you ended up marrying Lord Hades, who was called the ultimate iron wall of the divine realm…”

I intervened in the scene where they were blushing, whispering, and having some secret conversation.

“Excuse me for a moment.”

“Gasp…!”

“Lord Hades! Is it true that you saved Persephone from the Gigas?”

“Ah… just a moment! Just a little more talking…”

I was very embarrassed by the flood of questions, but I was able to get Styx out safely.

I think something similar happened at the wedding of Heracles [Hercules] and Hebe [goddess of youth] last time… Well, if you’re in the leisurely Olympus, there’s not much to enjoy other than consuming gossip.

My beautiful wife with black hair gives me a look of relief and approaches me.

Now, skinship has become very natural for us. I matched her and tucked her hair behind her ear.

“Phew… What do you expect? The Muse, Erato [muse of love poetry], kept asking questions to get inspiration for love poems…”

“Because we are the main characters today.”

The goddess smiles softly at my words and leans her head on me. Somehow… I remember what happened during Phaeton’s [son of Helios] time.

A slight weight and a good scent felt from my chest.

I liked this ticklish atmosphere now, with a gentle breeze blowing.

No. Aren’t we officially married now?

“…Yes. Today is a very good day.”

Goddess Styx also seemed to want to continue this atmosphere.

When our eyes met, we knew what each other was thinking.

I kissed the goddess of vows, who quietly closed her eyes, and whispered my love…

* * *

While I was walking around the wedding hall to take care of the other goddesses, I headed to the goddess Lethe.

I didn’t want to disturb Demeter, who was holding Persephone’s hand and having a serious conversation, and Mente, who was proudly saying something in front of the other goddesses.

“Hey. So you weren’t the first? I’m going to just!”

“No, mother… I’m really okay…”

She, who seemed to have disappeared somewhere, found her mother and was talking to her.

As if she knew very well that she was not welcome, my mother-in-law was looking around inside from the outskirts where the gods don’t go often.

“It’s good that you found a good son-in-law who invited me to the wedding, but how could you be pushed back by Styx! What are you lacking in beauty and connection! I can’t do this. I’m going to throw my secret golden apple and make a mess…”

But the content of the conversation with Lethe… somehow sounds a little dangerous?

If I just watch like this, I feel like I’ll regret it greatly in the future, so I revealed my presence and hurriedly intervened.

“Oh…? Hades…!”

“Cough. Ahem! Lady Eris [goddess of discord]! Thank you so much for coming!”

“Oh? I had something to say, so it’s good that you came. I heard you proposed to our Lethe for the second time…”

Despite the goddess Lethe’s dissuasion, she was about to take something out of her arms… but she looked at me and lowered her hand slightly, the goddess of discord.

Please. Mother-in-law. That’s not it. Let’s calm down first.

“Ah. Hahaha!”

I laughed for now.

“I heard what you were saying earlier. I think there’s a slight misunderstanding.”

“Misunderstanding?”

“I didn’t propose to Styx for the second time because I loved her more than Lethe. I also had no intention of making Styx the main wife of the Underworld.”

Goddess Eris looked at me with a puzzled expression for a moment.

“Hmm. Isn’t that a lie to get out of this situation?”

“Absolutely not. Although Styx was the ‘first person I met’ on the way to propose to the goddesses… I did not intentionally adjust the order of the proposals. It is also related to my dignity as the god of fairness, so I will never discriminate against the goddesses I love!”

“Oh, really…?”

I don’t know why I have to give this passionate speech.

I moved my mouth diligently with the intuition of a god. May the goddess of persuasion protect me.

“Well, now that I think about it, other gods might do that, but you wouldn’t. But you have to take good care of Lethe?”

“Of course.”

“Ah, Hades…”

I quickly pulled the goddess Lethe into my arms.

The goddess of discord, my mother-in-law, watched our harmonious 모습 [appearance] for a while, who had just gotten married, and burst into laughter.

I think she feels better, so now is the time. I rummaged through my arms and took out one of the 잡히는 장신구 [random accessory] and handed it to her slightly.

Okay. I didn’t have time to choose carefully, so I just picked anything, but is Dike [goddess of justice] helping me?

“Ah! And I wanted to show my small sincerity for coming to my and Lethe’s wedding.”

“Oh… this is?”

“It is a 장신구 [accessory] that Hephaestus [god of blacksmiths] 직접 가공한 [personally crafted] using 보석 [jewels] that only comes from the deep underground. It seems to suit the goddess well…”

“You too. I didn’t even know you would give me something like this as a gift, so I almost made a mess! Ohohoho!”

This is crazy. I almost had a big problem.

* * *

“Then please take care. Lady Eris.”

“Yes. Yes. I hope you give me some grandchildren next time. Hoho!”

“Ahaha…”

I waved my hand and saw off the goddess of discord.

My mother-in-law, who was moving away with a happy face, seemed to like the 장신구 [accessory] I gave her.

“Phew…”

What’s the use of being the master of the Underworld?

My mother-in-law, whom I have to treat well unconditionally, is still lingering in front of my eyes.

“Hades… is that true…?”

“That you love you and Styx equally?”

“…”

“Of course. I didn’t want there to be any discrimination in these areas.”

I stroked her soft silver hair and soothed my cute wife.

She pulled my ear down. Is she trying to say something?

Following her gently pulling hand, I lowered my waist… The goddess Lethe, who was as red as an apple that had received Demeter’s blessing, whispered.

Without even looking into my eyes, she cut off the sound with 신력 [divine power], and said one word hesitantly.

“T. Then… please prove it right now.”

What? Did I hear wrong?

I couldn’t hide my trembling eyes and looked at her, and Lethe turned her head shyly.

“The first proposal was to Styx. So it’s okay if I’m the first… right?”

A thin chiton [ancient Greek garment] worn for the wedding. 장신구 [Accessories] decorated to the fullest.

Lastly… her beauty, which seems more beautiful than anyone else at this moment.

Those who 함부러 손을 대는 자들은 모두 저승에서 강한 처벌을 받는다 [Those who dare to lay a hand on her will receive severe punishment in the underworld].

If the 자유분방하고 변덕스러운 올림포스 신들이 납치하면 마음에 드는 필멸자를 [free-spirited and capricious Olympian gods kidnap a mortal they like], I made Dike [goddess of justice] 막았다 [stop them].

That’s why the title attached to me is the god of mercy and fairness.

But… isn’t the goddess Lethe married to me now?

Although it’s a bit much to do it with other goddesses or… at the wedding hall…

My beloved wife is asking me like this.

It’s not polite to refuse coldly.

I immediately 일으켜 신력 [invoked divine power] and moved the 자리 [location].

The shadow covers us, heading to a distant place away from the wedding hall.

I am the master of the Underworld.

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Even Zeus can’t find me here.

“…You seduced me first, Lethe.”

I couldn’t stand it.