As I approached the gates, I saw a lone figure standing guard. It was Antaios, the son of Gaia and Poseidon. With his massive size and strength, he was an unbeatable opponent in a physical battle.
I knew I had to find a way to outsmart him if I wanted to pass through the gates and retrieve the artifact. I racked my brain for any ideas, but nothing came to mind.
Suddenly, I remembered a story my father had told me about Antaios. He was said to be invincible as long as he remained in contact with the ground.
I realized that this might be my chance. I took a deep breath and focused my energy, summoning the power of my father within me.
I called upon the strength of the earth and felt my body grow larger and stronger, my skin becoming tough as stone. I transformed myself into a massive boulder and rolled toward Antaios.
As I approached, Antaios swung his massive spear, but I was too quick for him. I rolled under his legs, causing him to lose his balance and break his contact with the ground.
In that moment, I transformed back into my human form and grabbed his spear. Antaios was caught off guard, and I took advantage of the opportunity to push him and grab the artifact. I knew I had to make my escape before he recovered.
I turned to face the gates and made a run for it, Antaios hot on my heels. We raced through the winding tunnels of Tartarus, dodging demons and monsters along the way.
As we emerged into a large cavern, I realized that I was surrounded. Antaios had called for reinforcements, and now I was facing an army of underworld denizens.
But I was not afraid. I had the power of my father within me, and I knew that I could take on any foe. I raised Antaios' spear and called upon the power of the earth to shake the cavern walls.
The monsters stumbled and fell, their footing lost as the ground shook beneath them. I seized the opportunity to escape, darting past them and into the open air.
As I followed the horizon, after a while I could see very big, massiv, monstrous walls.
It was a Maze…