Hestia had left, but Demeter and Hera's expressions were not good. How could one describe the situation? It was embarrassing!
Look at Hestia's situation. The Four Sisters of Fate, though they didn't use respectful titles, spoke with undeniable respect. And look at how Hades arranged things for Hestia. Now, compare that to their own situations...
You can't compare!
Comparing things makes you despair; comparing people can make you die of frustration!
In short, that's the situation. It's an inevitable reality. Demeter and Hera, along with Eris, left. Their chat was over, and now it was time to begin.
Solar Star! This star, one of the stars in the star realm, was ruled not by a Star God but by the Titan Twelve God, the Sun God Hyperion!!!
This strongest of the Titan Twelve Gods, though the Titan War had begun, was just quietly waiting here. He had no intention of participating, as if waiting for something.
Hyperion knew his opponent would come to him. The other side wouldn't give up seeking trouble, and instead of going out to search, it was better to wait here.
Over countless years, Hyperion had almost turned the Solar Star into his attack-and-defense integrated treasure. So, he waited.
The chariot of Hades came from the horizon. The wait for Hyperion wasn't long. The chariot slowly descended on the Solar Star, but not in the center.
Hades stepped down with the twin gods, quietly observing the Solar Star. Aside from the higher temperature, it was no different from the earth.
"..."
Hades looked around. Hypnos said, "Lord Hades, what should we do next..."
"Let's go."
"Yes!"
Hades spoke softly. The twin gods quickly followed his pace. Soon, the three gods headed towards the Solar Temple at the center of the Solar Star. On the way, apart from figures clad in fiery battle attire, nothing else was visible.
However!
These warriors, belonging to Hyperion, did not stop Hades and the twin gods. They had been ordered not to. Otherwise, with their loyalty, they would have charged forward knowing they would die.
Worth mentioning!
The battle attire forged by each god for their warriors, the longer they wore it, the more it influenced them to become loyal subordinates. This was the power and influence of the gods.
Of course.
Most gods used this method. Another was like Hades', where the Dark Star armor directly modified the wearer. Consent was irrelevant.
Perfect underworld warriors were defined by their consciousness, while their bodies were mere shells. If there were no perfect underworld warriors, the consciousness was theirs, but the Dark Star controlled them.
To be clear, underworld warriors were puppets, extensions of the Dark Star's power. Perfect underworld warriors acted as keys to fully unlock the Dark Star's power. Without a key, the Dark Star's power was less effective but still operational.
"Hmm..."
Hades suddenly stopped, looking at two floating blazing spheres on either side in the vast square. Though no one was around, two huge fireballs were present.
"..."
The twin gods, though puzzled, stopped, waiting for Hades' command.
"Bennu birds," Hades said slowly. "They are here."
Phoenixes, or Bennu birds, were mythical creatures found in many mythological worlds. Bennu birds, however, were special. They originated from the Egyptian pantheon and were considered manifestations of the Sun God Ra's soul. Though not literally, Bennu birds were seen as sacred sun birds.
Essentially, Bennu birds were Ra's pets, unique to the Egyptian pantheon.
At this moment!
Two Bennu birds were here on the Solar Star. They had divine power comparable to a Major God, bound by chains, making desperate cries.
One on each side, bound in the square.
"..."
Hades pondered the reason. But! The Dark Star chains appeared, binding the two Bennu birds without mercy.
"Caw~~~"
"Caw~~~"
The Bennu birds screeched, but it was futile. Under the sealing laws of the Dark Star chains, even an Ancient God could fall if careless. How much more so these Bennu birds?
Though Hades didn't have the final World Chain of Earth, its situation was special and required timing. The best moment would come soon.
The Dark Star chains dragged the Bennu birds, fully engulfing them. Soon, a new underworld armor was born.
Heavenly Violent Star: Bennu Bird.
With a new armor obtained, Hades continued with the twin gods towards the Solar Temple. The warriors who witnessed this grew more furious but couldn't act due to their orders.
Their absolute loyalty to Hyperion prevented them from disobeying his commands.
Those Bennu birds!
The two Bennu birds symbolized Hyperion's glory. Not native to this mythological world, they were captured by Hyperion and bound here as his honor. Now, they were devoured?
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