“You are even more obedient than I expected, Hades!”
Nyx said, and now a smile appeared on her usually cold face.
This scene stunned the Underworld gods under her command.
Frankly speaking, this was the first time since their birth that they had ever seen Nyx smile.
Before, Nyx had been as cold as ice—even as gods, they did not dare to approach her easily.
“To be born without being raised is one thing; to be born and raised is another; but to be neither born nor raised—that can never be repaid!” Hades said, and Nyx’s smile grew even wider.
She easily understood that Hades was clearly stating his position.
For Hades, Cronus and Rhea had given birth to him, but they had not raised him.
Of course, if it had merely been indifference, Hades would not have said much.
Even if they met in the future, at worst they would remain strangers.
But Cronus and Rhea had done far more than simply not raise him—they had also sealed Hades, absorbing his Divinity and power.
Such a grievance was a matter of life and death.
Not to mention that after Hades escaped, Cronus and his forces had personally pursued him.
One could say that Hades no longer felt any obligation toward Cronus and Rhea, his biological parents.
In fact, he even felt hatred toward them!
Perhaps Rhea, as a Mother Goddess, had her own unspoken difficulties—but such matters were judged by actions, not intentions.
Since it was already done, there was nothing more to say!
In contrast, Nyx had not only restored Hades’s physical body but had also granted him even greater power.
One could say that Nyx was both a mother and a benefactor to Hades!
As long as Nyx did not cross Hades’s boundaries, Hades would never betray Nyx’s kindness!
“Although I do not value such things…
Hades, you make me very happy!”
Nyx spoke, then helped Hades to his feet, waved her hand, and immediately draped an elegant ceremonial robe over him.
“My children, from this moment on, Hades is your king!
From today onward, the Underworld shall be ruled by Hades!”
“Yes…
Hypnos (Thanatos, Ker…
) salute Lord Hades!”
The gathered Underworld gods all knelt before Hades, performing the ceremony of fealty!
Hades already possessed the authority of the Underworld and the status of King of the Underworld.
Now that Nyx—the mightiest god of the Dark Divine System—had acknowledged him, all the Underworld gods naturally submitted to him!
One could say that Hades’s position as their king was legitimate, and no one could dispute it.
[Ding!
Congratulations, Host, on completing the hidden quest: King of the Underworld God!]
[You have received the reward: Divinity +50%!]
[You have received the Divine Art: Underworld Reincarnation!]
(Underworld Reincarnation: Using the soil of the Underworld and the souls of the dead as mediums, resurrect and control the deceased.
The resurrected dead can unleash 100% of their combat power, remain immortal, and even after being defeated, can be quickly resurrected.
They possess unlimited energy, unlimited stamina, no time limit, and can only be sealed.)
[You have received the artifact: Invisible Helm of King Hades!]
(Invisible Helm of King Hades: Hades’s exclusive artifact, the head armor of the battle cloth, possessing absolute barrier-level defense.
Once worn, the concept of self-existence can be completely erased from the world—no one can perceive it!)
“Damn—System, you’re still alive!”
Hades was somewhat surprised.
If not for the sudden system notification, he would have almost forgotten its existence.
However, it should be noted that the system’s rewards were indeed generous.
The Divine Art: Underworld Reincarnation went without saying—it was definitely far stronger than Hades’s resurrection technique in the main Saint Seiya series.
The same went for the Invisible Helm artifact.
In authentic Greek mythology, this helm was comparable to Zeus’s Thunderbolt Scepter and Poseidon’s Trident.
Although in Saint Seiya this artifact had been replaced by the Sword of Pluto, its power could not be denied.
Although the Invisible Helm’s power was not reflected in combat effectiveness, its supportive capabilities were simply top-tier.
With it, surprise attacks and assassinations were effortless!
At this moment, Hades took a deep breath and looked at the Underworld gods under his command, saying: “From today onward, you are my subordinate gods!”
“Yes!”
The Underworld gods all responded, and at that moment, Hades’s Primordial Force erupted, echoing through the five-pointed star necklace on his chest.
Although this necklace had been given by Nyx, once he wore it, Hades became its true owner.
Like the Invisible Helm, this necklace was also a supportive artifact worn to conceal one’s aura and prevent others from detecting it.
Additionally, there was a small compartment inside the necklace where certain items could be stored.
In Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas, Hades had hidden the Underworld Cloth inside the necklace, and Alone had once used this necklace to summon and wear the Underworld Cloth!
For now, although it was of little use to Hades, since it was given by Nyx, it was a gesture of goodwill—and Hades naturally would not let it down.
Soon, including the Twin Gods, a five-pointed star mark appeared on the foreheads of the Underworld gods.
This mark also meant that from this moment on, they would become Hades’s subordinate gods, obeying Hades’s guidance!
Nyx watched this scene and nodded with satisfaction.
Others might not have seen it, but she clearly saw that all her children—the Underworld gods—had changed their fates.
Although it was very little, far from Hades’s level, it was still a good start.
Over time, this small change might alter the course of events!
“Then, Hades, from this moment on, the Underworld is yours!
Although, according to the trajectory of fate, you—the King of the Underworld—have returned far earlier than expected, since you are already here, I no longer need to remain!”
“Mother Goddess…”
Hades was somewhat stunned, and Nyx narrowed her eyes and smiled: “I exist here to watch over the course of fate.
Now that you—this butterfly—have broken free from the web of fate, let me see what storm you can stir up!”
As soon as she finished speaking, despite Hades’s pleas to stay, Nyx’s body turned into black smoke and completely vanished into the Underworld.
She did not disappear like Erebus, but rather entered the higher dimension, observing the workings of the universe.
In her main seat, the golden Godslayer Dagger lay quietly—Nyx’s final gift!