The Japanese Pantheon – A Mythical World!
This…
This mythical world seemed like an enormous piece of succulent meat. Just looking at it, one could tell it had the potential to bring immense benefits.
But the bigger question was: knowing this mythical world held such great rewards, how exactly could it be "consumed"?
This was the greatest challenge facing the Underworld.
If they could "consume" it…
Then!
It would bring unimaginable growth to the Underworld. Such an astonishing advancement might even push the entire Underworld into a new phase of existence. The transformation could be so significant that it might reshape the Underworld entirely.
However!
The problem lay precisely here: how could they manage to consume it?
After all…
Knowing full well that this mythical world had a Creator God, recklessly stepping into it would only lead to numerous problems. This much was certain.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Hades calmly spoke: "Eris, go to that world and retrieve a strand of Yomi's aura."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Eris didn't question the order. There was no need to ask. Since it was an order from her king, all she had to do was obey.
Eris withdrew immediately.
Meanwhile, Persephone, curious about Hades' intentions, asked, "Husband, what are you planning to do?"
It was clear her husband already had something in mind.
But!
What exactly was his plan? That was the key.
Hestia also looked intrigued. What exactly did Hades have in mind for this situation?
Hades didn't hide anything. He explained calmly, "I intend to combine your essence and mine, mix it with a strand of Yomi's aura, and use it to nurture a new god. This new god will enter that mythical world on behalf of the Underworld."
"Ah?"
"Huh?"
Persephone and Hestia were both stunned. Neither goddess, no matter how they thought about it, could have anticipated such a solution—or even considered such an idea!
But!
After thinking about it for a moment, it became apparent that this was, perhaps, the most suitable approach.
And…
The god born from this method seemed like the perfect candidate to serve as the ruler of the Underworld in that mythical world!
After all!
A god created from the combined essence of Hades and Persephone—the Underworld King and Queen—was essentially their child, in the truest sense.
As the child of these two deities…
Well…
It couldn't be more fitting!
"Oh my!"
"Oh my!"
Hestia smiled brightly, her eyes narrowing in delight. "If the other deities of the Underworld learn about your plan, little brother, I bet they'll be overjoyed! After all, this is the most suitable god for the role."
"A child…"
"A child…"
Persephone, always wise and composed as the Queen of the Underworld, now sat on her divine throne in a daze, her mind seemingly blank.
She seemed entirely unsure of what to do. Her entire demeanor had become oddly out of character.
After all!
For Persephone—much like Rhea, the Titaness mother of the Olympians—her devotion to her husband was absolute.
Rhea's greatest concern had always been her husband, Cronus.
Similarly, Persephone's top priority was always her husband, Hades.
However!
Unlike Rhea, Persephone faced no curse from Uranus, no prophecy that foretold their children would turn against their father. Rhea had to endure the agony of knowing that each of her children was destined to rebel against her beloved Cronus. For Rhea, who placed her husband above all else, this was an unbearable fate.
But for Persephone, things were entirely different. The mere thought of having a child with her husband brought her immense joy. This child would be a bond between her and her beloved.
Just imagining it caused Persephone's smile to grow brighter and sillier. For a goddess as dazzlingly beautiful as Persephone, this foolish grin seemed utterly out of place—yet deeply endearing.
"Click, click, click~~~"
Hestia clicked her tongue in amusement, shaking her head helplessly. "Little sister-in-law, you really need to get a hold of yourself! If the other Underworld gods saw you like this, it wouldn't be appropriate at all!"
"Hm?"
"Big sister?"
Persephone blinked, snapping out of her reverie. She looked a bit dazed, then quickly shook her head and apologized softly, "My apologies! I just got a little…"
As she spoke, her cheeks flushed red once more. She couldn't help feeling a little shy about the whole thing.
In truth!
Persephone was simply too excited. Right now, she was so thrilled that she could barely maintain her usual composure.
Hestia sighed and shook her head. Forget it. No point in saying anything more. Persephone was clearly lost in her own thoughts, completely absorbed in the idea of having a child.
Better just let it be.
Better just let it be.
Turning back to Hades, Hestia asked curiously, "Little brother, while this plan sounds perfect, are you and Persephone even capable of producing a child right now, given the nature of your divine essence?"
This wasn't a baseless question.
In the Greek Pantheon, the birth of any god is almost always a predetermined event.
You could say!
The Greek Pantheon is one of the most unique among all pantheons.
Other pantheons also have stories of transitioning into human eras or similar changes.
But fundamentally, the Greek Pantheon is different. Everything in the Greek Pantheon, from the moment of its creation, is governed by a predetermined fate.
This is why.
Every god in the Greek Pantheon struggles and fights to break through their limits and transcend their fate.
This is the core of the Greek Pantheon.
For its gods, destiny is almost immutable. Breaking free is nearly impossible, requiring nothing short of a miracle.
From birth to death, a god's entire destiny is woven into the fabric of the mythical world itself.
This is what makes the Greek Pantheon so unique!
And while Hades managed to shatter the bonds of fate...
Even so!
In the Greek myths, Hades and Persephone had no children. Now, even though Hades has transcended the constraints of fate, the combined essence of him and Persephone is that of two primordial gods.
This makes conceiving a child a monumental challenge.
Don't be fooled!
It might seem like gods can easily have children.
But the reality is the opposite.
For primordial gods like Hades and Persephone, producing minor offspring might indeed be simple. They could easily create countless lesser beings if they wished.
But!
Could those creations truly be called their children?
That's the real question at the heart of it all.
Knowing Hades and Persephone's personalities…
Even without much thought, Hestia could guess. Her little brother and sister-in-law wouldn't casually create just any child.
They would want a real child—a true god born from their essence.
So…
Could their combined essence even allow for such a creation now?
This seemed extraordinarily difficult.
That's what Hestia was pondering. She couldn't help it. Hades was nearly at the level of a Creator God, and Persephone was also a primordial god. For beings of their stature, producing a genuine god-child was an incredibly challenging task.
"Hm~~~"
Hestia's question also gave Persephone pause. She began to think deeply. Indeed, giving birth to a child was no easy feat for them.
And furthermore!
Persephone understood that, most likely, this would be the only child she and Hades would ever have. Whether through chance or design, this child would be unique.
So!
Persephone wouldn't accept the child being treated as a mere tool.
That…
That was unacceptable. She frowned slightly, glancing at her husband for answers.
Hades, however, remained as calm as ever. "Persephone, big sister, there's no need to worry. This child can naturally be conceived, though it may require a certain cost."
Hades' voice was steady, devoid of any hint of uncertainty.
If he was going to create this child…
Then!
It wouldn't be done haphazardly.
Hah! As if he were Zeus, fathering children left and right without care.
No, thank you.
Hades would never act that way. Whether due to his past memories or his growth as a god, he placed great importance on his offspring.
At the very least.
For Hades, this was a matter of principle. It was absolutely non-negotiable.
For this reason!
Hades would never allow his child to be reduced to a mere tool, nor would he abandon them. If he created a child, he would take full responsibility for them.
This was certain!
Hades was unwavering on this point.
"Husband," Persephone said earnestly, "No matter what happens, I trust you completely. If you say it can be done, then I believe it will be so."
"…"
Hestia looked at her sister-in-law and fell silent. Seriously? Romance
-mode during a serious discussion?
Get her out of here!
Get her out!
Hestia rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. Clearly, Persephone wasn't going to contribute anything useful to this conversation. She was completely lost in her feelings.
For someone so deep in love, there was no point in expecting practical advice!
It's a well-known fact:
Lovestruck individuals, no matter how smart or competent, turn into half-useless beings during moments like these. And why "half-useless"? Well, because the other half of their brain is preoccupied with romance. That's just how it is.
"Sigh!"
Hestia sighed and turned her attention back to Hades. "Little brother, so how exactly do you plan to conceive this child?"
This was what intrigued Hestia the most.
She wasn't joking.
For gods like Hades and Persephone, conceiving a child was an incredibly complex and difficult endeavor.
As for the strand of Yomi's aura? That was essentially meaningless.
At most, it would give the child a "dual citizenship" status, so to speak.
Other than that!
The aura of Yomi would have no significant influence.
Given this…
How exactly was this child supposed to be conceived?
This was the biggest question.
It wasn't a trivial matter.
It was…
A truly crucial issue.
After all!
For beings like Hades and Persephone, creating a child wasn't a simple matter of wishful thinking.
To Hestia, the process seemed almost impossible.
So how exactly did her little brother plan to make it happen?
Throughout this conversation.
Hades remained as calm as ever in the face of Hestia's inquiry. He said quietly, "Big sister, you're overthinking it. Normally, for Persephone and me, conceiving a child would indeed be nearly impossible."
"However."
"If one is willing to pay a price, this child can be conceived quite easily."
Hades' voice was steady and unshaken, devoid of any unnecessary emotion.
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