"Let's go," Hades said indifferently.
"Yes, Lord Hades!" The Twin Gods bowed their heads respectfully, following Hades' footsteps as they continued towards the Sun Temple on the Solar Star.
Sun Temple!
A man with a perfectly sculpted, muscular upper body stood there waiting, his expression always calm.
One of the Twelve Titan Gods: The Strongest Man, Sun God, Right-hand Man of the Titan King, Hyperion!!!
These were the titles of the man whose eyes were always filled with endless indifference and arrogance. He was fully aware of Hades' actions, but he hadn't stopped them.
In Hyperion's view, all of this was utterly meaningless. If he killed Hades, everything would return to how it was.
And if Hades killed him?
Sorry!
Hyperion had never considered such a possibility. As Hades approached the Sun Temple with the Twin Gods, Hyperion's eyes filled with endless indifference and a burning flame.
"Hades."
"Hyperion."
The two gods silently stared at each other, their appearances starkly contrasting. Hades' eyes were filled with endless calm and indifference, while Hyperion exuded overwhelming dominance, like an overbearing monster.
"..."
The two gods remained silent.
The Twin Gods stepped back, and before they realized it, numerous subordinate sun gods had blocked the entrance to the Sun Temple, quietly watching the Sun God.
The battle began instantly. The Twin Gods' divine power was among the best of the Titan Gods. Hyperion's subordinates, although powerful, were no match for the Twin Gods.
Clearly!
There was a significant gap between them that mere words could not describe. These sun gods facing the Twin Gods were merely to be slaughtered, only lasting for a matter of time.
Hades said calmly, "Hyperion, are you planning to let your subordinates die?"
"This is their mission!" Hyperion replied arrogantly. "A king against a king, a general against a general, that's how it should be, Hades! As the Lord of the Underworld, do you have that so-called merciful heart?"
"Life and death."
"The cycle of life and death."
"Must be viewed with compassion. Life and death are not absolute, but require consideration."
Hades' voice was calm, yet his words were surprising. If Zeus and Poseidon were here, they might find it unbelievable. Were these words coming from Hades? Was this something Hades would do?
Are you joking?
But!
To Hades, this was perfectly normal. The cycles of life and death in the Underworld had their fixed rules, but that didn't mean there was no room for compassion.
On the contrary.
When driven by familial love, friendship, or romantic love, actions that even gods would admire, isn't that breaking the so-called rules of life and death?
Though rare, these are called miracles.
Hades continued, "In life and death, miracles exist. Though miracles are difficult to achieve, that's why they are called miracles, but they do exist."
"Hahaha~~~"
Hyperion chuckled, finding it interesting. "Undeniably! Hades, as the Lord of the Underworld, you should rule everything with absolute reason, yet you have such thoughts."
"Absolute reason does not mean devoid of emotion." Hades said quietly. "I possess emotions, and invoking them is akin to invoking a miracle."
"Indeed!"
Hyperion nodded in agreement. "Hades, if you were not the son of the King, maybe! We could have been good friends. Sometimes, it's nice to chat."
"That's impossible." Hades said quietly. "If I were not the son of the Father, not born the Lord of the Underworld, no matter how hard I tried, reaching my current level would be a joke, requiring endless ages."
"And!"
Hades, with rare seriousness, said, "Without equal strength, two people can never truly have a conversation."
Hades' words were serious, revealing a truth of the world: strength is always the core. Admiration and respect? Those are jokes! Without sufficient strength, everything is a joke.
"Hahaha~~~"
Hyperion couldn't help but laugh lightly. "Hades, you are too realistic! A god as real as you isn't even willing to pretend."
"It's meaningless," Hades said indifferently.
Pretend?!
What's the point?
To Hades, it was pointless. Gods don't need interpersonal relationships; they only need enough strength.
Otherwise?!
Hahaha~~~
Be a lackey for other gods? That's just the truth. Among gods, it's always this real and blunt, with no mercy or pretense.
"Hades!" Hyperion looked at Hades seriously. "You are dangerous. As an opponent, you are extremely dangerous. You have no delusions, and your heart is firm. Because of this, you will never show mercy."
Hyperion knew very well that Hades was a dangerously real threat. It wasn't just words but true, solid danger. When someone discards all delusions and other distractions, every action is well-thought-out.
"That being said!" Hyperion continued. "Hades, since you've come to the Solar Star, you must be confident and assured of defeating me?"
"In my view," Hades said calmly, "this war's victory will be mine, without any mistake."
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