Hades pondered for a moment, considering the situation before calmly saying, "Bring Charon out. I will restore him."
"Alright."
Erebus and Nyx did not refuse. In their view, if anyone could solve this issue, it would be Hades. As the Underworld King who had reclaimed his essence, if Hades couldn't do it, then, unless Gaia herself intervened, no god in this mythic world could solve Charon's problem.
Erebus extended his hand, and a figure gradually appeared. The figure had an ugly appearance and a weak aura; it was Charon. At this moment, Charon's body was collapsing, and just by looking at him, it was clear he was at his limit.
"I'll handle this," Hades said, extending his hand.
Buzz~~~
A magic star appeared, rapidly expanding to cover everything. This happened so quickly that no one could react in time. The magic star then engulfed Charon completely, emitting a familiar eerie laugh, showing its delight.
A perfect underworld warrior!
Yes, Charon was to become a perfect underworld warrior. This might seem bizarre since Charon was a god. How could he become an underworld warrior? In his complete state, Charon would have been an underworld god, not a warrior. But now, in his nearly collapsed state, facing death, he could become an underworld warrior.
Threads of divine power spread from the magic star, and as time passed, a piece of armor was forged within it, designed as a ferryman's armor.
Heavenly Star: Acheron Charon!
This armor was forged from Charon's divine body, and his soul was stripped and imbued with the magic star's power. As the power merged, Charon's soul transformed, granting him a new body. Though he now seemed to be merely a human with the Eighth Sense, he had truly been reborn.
Once everything settled, a man carrying an oar, dressed in the underworld armor, emerged. He had an unruly grin and a mischievous smile.
"Heavenly Star: Acheron Charon!"
"Greetings, Lord Hades!"
He turned and knelt on one knee before Hades, who simply nodded in acknowledgment. Although Charon had been transformed into Charon, changing from an underworld god to an underworld warrior, this transformation had saved him, giving him a new life. In his previous state, Charon was on the brink of death, beyond even Hades's immediate help.
Moreover, Hades understood why Charon had disappeared in the original story. The original Hades had to wait for Zeus's rescue and even then couldn't reclaim his essence. Erebus and Nyx wouldn't have invested in Hades under those circumstances, leading to Charon's gradual disappearance.
The reason was simple.
Without reclaiming his essence as the Underworld King, Hades couldn't save Charon. In the original story, after Charon's soul dissipated, remnants of his soul formed the Heavenly Star underworld warrior.
But now?
Things were different!
Now, Charon's divine body formed the Heavenly Star armor, and his soul transformed into Charon. Though his divine power had regressed from a Chief God to the Eighth Sense, Charon retained his soul and essence. With steady cultivation, he could regain his power in no time, making it a minor issue.
Additionally?
If Charon desired, he could briefly unleash Chief God-level power. It was quite simple for him, should he choose to do so.
Charon's current situation was like being reborn with all his memories and essence intact, making his re-cultivation much easier. As a perfect underworld warrior, his path would be smooth and trouble-free.
"Father!"
"Mother!"
Charon turned and bowed to his divine parents, smiling despite his ugly appearance.
"Very good," Erebus said with a smile.
Nyx also wore a gentle smile as she watched her son.
Erebus and Nyx, once again, showed their deep concern for their children. They were model parents, deeply caring about their offspring.
Love.
Family.
These were crucial to the ancient couple. If not for their efforts, Charon wouldn't have lasted this long. Any other god would have ended much sooner.
Hades watched this scene calmly. Such displays of familial affection were rare in the Greek pantheon.
After a brief reunion with his parents, Charon turned to leave, ready to return to his cultivation to regain his strength quickly.
Erebus then said, "Charon, your siblings all received gifts from us, and we have a gift for you as well."
Erebus raised his hand, producing a small bag that floated to Charon. It jingled with a familiar sound. Charon smiled, hanging the bag on his oar, and returned to the magic star with a satisfied grin.
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