King of Underworld - Chapter 189



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Side story – Rebellion of the Underworld (3)

Prometheus.

A prophet and advisor who greatly helped us during the Titanomachy.

But he was a god who loved humanity.

Ultimately, as punishment for disobeying Zeus’ orders and bringing fire to the underworld, he was sentenced to eternal life on a cliff in Mount Caucasus, where his liver would be pecked out by an eagle.

Perhaps he hates Zeus so much that he can be compared to Cronus who was imprisoned in Tartarus.

However, his abilities are so outstanding that he can make perfect prophecies, so he is someone you absolutely must recruit.

“Prophet Prometheus, as you said, I will rebel against Zeus and become king of the gods.”

“It was an excellent choice to come to Cunei. Now, I will tell you the location of my stupid brother, Epimetheus.”

Epimetheus.

Nicknamed the Later Thinker, he is the younger brother of Prometheus and took Pandora, sent by Zeus, as his wife.

The Titan who joined our Olympian side at the persuasion of his older brother Prometheus was extremely strong.

Although he was a bit dull and easily fooled, he was a god with enough strength to stop his younger brother, Atlas.

He too regrets ignoring his brother’s advice and taking Pandora as his wife, and he does not like Zeus.

“Are you planning to involve Epimetheus?”

“Of course, that’s true, but wouldn’t the fact that I’ve been released like this reach Zeus’ ears right away? I have to lie and say that my brother released me.”

“Let’s get him here quickly so he can destroy the Caucasus Mountains.”

“Yes. Is it true that Zeus is unaware of your rebellion?”

Prometheus, who saw me nodding, quickly continued speaking.

The Titan with an urgent expression immediately came up with a plan.

“Then there is no more time to talk. I will go to Atlas, who holds up the heavens, and bring him to the underworld. Later, I will meet you again in the underworld with my brother.”

“Atlas. His daughter Maia, wife of Zeus, will she help us?”

“Huh. Maia didn’t have a choice in the first place, and Atlas’s grudge is quite serious. Just trust me.”

If Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus and my power are added, it might be worth a try even with Zeus.

However, if you are on guard in advance at Olympus, your odds of winning will drop even further, and you will also need to consider the variable Poseidon.

For now, it seems best to follow his words. Atlas may not like me very much, but it was Zeus who punished him…

I will not make the mistake of ignoring the advice of a trustworthy prophet.

“Oh. And if Epimetheus is not persuaded, then…”

* * *

According to Prometheus, Epimetheus often visited him even after he was chained to the rock.

And it is said that the actions of Epimetheus, who wandered the world, were seen as prophecies.

“If you go to the place I tell you, you’ll definitely be able to meet him. Just go down this damn rocky mountain, and it’ll take a few days at a human pace…”

As I was moving quickly with my Quine on, I saw the place he had mentioned.

A decent-sized human village. No matter where you look, there’s no sign of the Titans paying attention.

Thud thud.

“Okay. Okay. Selling barley and wheat! These are good crops that have grown with the blessings of the goddess Demeter!”

“But why is the price so expensive? It seems like it’s doubled compared to last time…”

“There’s nothing we can do. Heavy rain is pouring down from the sky, and earthquakes are occurring frequently, making it difficult to harvest crops. Well, if this continues, the gods won’t stay still either.”

The humans who beg for Olympus’ favor are completely unaware that the gods are the ones responsible for this situation.

It was also caused by an affair involving Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love.

“Selling cow and pig skins!”

“Hey, the weather’s been a little strange lately. Do you know why?”

“I’m thinking of going to the temple of Hermes to pray today. Let’s go together.”

I looked around at the humans slowly. Prometheus had said that he would definitely meet his brother here.

However, he is not easily seen as he hides his divine powers as much as possible and disguises himself as an ordinary traveler.

Well, how could he have been so hated by Olympus, who had gained hegemony over the world?

Even his own brother was made a traitor and had his liver eaten, so it is easy to imagine what he is thinking.

Hmm? Hey…

“Are things not so good these days?”

“Oh, don’t be ridiculous. It’s pouring down rain from the sky, but for some reason the ground won’t dry out. I wonder if the gods are sending down a punishment.”

“…I don’t know what they’re thinking in Olympus.”

“Ugh. Watch your mouth. If you don’t, you’ll get struck by lightning and die!”

Found it.

A large man who talks to a merchant selling goods and asks about his recent activities.

The author must be Epimetheus, the later thinker.

It seems like he likes to go unnoticed, but as Prometheus said, time is of the essence right now.

I must persuade Epimetheus quickly before Zeus notices my rebellion or Prometheus’s liberation.

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Even if Epimetheus is a slow thinker, he will notice if you talk to him.

Knock knock.

– I never would have guessed that the great Titans would be in a place like this, Epimetheus.

“…hmm!”

“Why are you doing that?”

“No. Nothing.”

Epimetheus’ face hardens rapidly as he talks to the merchant.

He stopped talking to the humans and walked out of the village. Okay, you got my point.

* * *

Epimetheus, who was hurriedly heading to a deserted place outside the village, stops and turns his head.

Titan speaks to the empty space with an anxious face.

“Hades. Why on earth did you come looking for me? I have never done anything against you!”

“Epimetheus. Your brother sent me.”

“What?! Why did you…!”

I took off my cuneiform as I looked at Epimetheus’ face distorted with bewilderment.

“Because I released your brother Prometheus from the rock with the intention of rebelling against Zeus.”

“That’s ridiculous. Do you think I’m an idiot?! Why are you Hades and not Poseidon…!”

“That’s because the Olympian gods’ wickedness has become too severe.”

I told him, still full of bewilderment, what I had seen as the king of the underworld.

The various evil deeds of the gods, no matter how much you scold them, they don’t change, the disasters that occur in this world are because the gods are fighting over adultery…

As the story progresses, Epimetheus’s face gradually darkens.

“…Do you understand now? So, in order to divert Zeus’ gaze, you must completely destroy the Caucasus Rock with your power…”

“Ugh. But I can’t fight!”

“Why, even after I told you this much? Are you not going to listen to your brother who can make perfect predictions?”

“okay!”

Why on earth are you refusing?

If we’re talking about resentment against the Olympian gods, Epimetheus must be no less.

“I regret not listening to you before. But even you don’t always make perfect decisions. As a result, I’ve finally been released from the rocky mountain.”

“What do you want to say?”

“If I take your side and fight against Olympus and lose, won’t I also be tied to the rock mountain like my brother?”

I see now. I think he’s doubting my powers now.

It’s not that my older brother Prometheus didn’t try to convince me, but I’m not sure if I can defeat Zeus.

The previous Titan Wars were a battle between powers, but this is a rebellion that is clearly at our disadvantage, so it makes sense.

Should I persuade them as Prometheus said?

But there are exceptions to the rule. If there are exceptions… no, if there are exceptions, the rebellion will never succeed.

Yes, let us believe the prophet.

“If you help me.”

“Huh. No matter how you try to convince me, it won’t work. I won’t go on any more adventures…”

“I will revive your already dead family members and make them immortal like you.”

“what-”

The composure broke from Epimetheus’ face.

This is the best suggestion I can make, breaking the rule that the dead cannot come back to life.

“As King of the Underworld, I promise to grant immortality to your wife Pandora, your daughter Pyrrha, and your son-in-law Deucalion. I can feed them ambrosia and nectar, and if I become King of the Gods, I can make the ancestors of men gods.”

The Titan’s agony as he bit his lip and thought was conveyed here.

After some time, a single word escaped his mouth.

“…if you swear on the River Styx, I will help you.”

“Of course. I swear on the River Styx that I will faithfully keep every condition I have just stated.”

Hoo. With a short sigh, the ancient Titan who married the first human woman reveals the power he had been suppressing.

This tingling pressure. As expected, it’s the same strong force that stopped Atlas during the Titanomachy.

“Then what should we do after destroying the Caucasus Rock? Should we just invade Olympus?”

“Come to the underworld without being noticed by the gods. I believe they know the entrance.”

“Okay, Hades.”

He succeeded in attracting Epimetheus.

Now the next thing to do is… go back to the underworld and meet the three Hecatoncheires brothers guarding the entrance to Tartarus.

We must either persuade them or restrict them from acting.

…until Zeus began to doubt me.

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