Greece: Zeus made me the queen of heaven?

Chapter 925 Do we look like bad guys?
Outside the garden, Orpheus waited quietly, awaiting his own miracle.

My beloved Eurydice, please don't worry, I will be able to take you back soon.

Orpheus, whose heart had been ignited with hope, was already imagining the scene of his reunion with his beloved.

After waiting patiently for a while, the garden gate, which had been tightly closed all along, was finally opened for the first time in a long time.

A black gauze dress embroidered with gold branches, her face veiled, her body exuding an aura of life and death, her fair wrists crossed over her legs.

Orpheus quickly put down his lyre and respectfully bowed to the Queen of the Underworld.

It is said that the true ruler of the underworld is not Hades, the god of the underworld, but this abducted queen of the underworld.

Whether or not Eurydice can be taken away depends most importantly on the other party's opinion.

“Bard, you need not flatter me. I already know what you seek.”

In front of outsiders, Persephone could also maintain the air of a queen of the underworld, appearing aloof and dignified.

The overwhelming divine power prevented Orpheus from raising his head, and he was unable to make any further requests. He could only listen to Persephone's judgment on his actions.

If the other party says that this violates the laws of life and death, and that his actions have interfered with the operation of the underworld, and that he should be immediately thrown into purgatory, then there is nothing that can be done.

We can only hope for a miracle, a miracle caused by our own love.

"The laws of life and death are irreversible, and the resurrection of the dead is an inviolable taboo. This is a law established by the gods and cannot be violated."

The very first sentence extinguished the flame of hope in Orpheus's heart.

"However, your singing and your devotion truly moved me, and even the god of love pleaded for you."

"Therefore, I have decided to make an exception for you and give you this one and only chance to bring your lover back."

Upon hearing Persephone's words, Orpheus's joy overflowed like a floodgate being opened, and he was overjoyed.

He did it! He did it!

Eurydice, my dear Eurydice, I will soon be able to meet you again!

This time, I will never lose you again!
Overjoyed, he seemed not to hear the word "opportunity" from Persephone until Persephone reminded him again.

"Don't be too happy yet. I'm just giving you a chance, but whether you can make it depends on yourself."

Orpheus was doused with cold water again, which calmed him down a bit.

"Merciful goddess, no matter how difficult the trials may be, I will overcome them all, just to bring my beloved back."

Although he was unsure of what he would be told next, Orpheus still fearlessly uttered those words.

His eyes were filled with determination; he was fully prepared, even if it meant fighting the three-headed dog guarding the gate.

But Persephone simply shook his head and said...

"Don't worry, since I promised to give you a chance, I certainly wouldn't arrange a challenge that you absolutely cannot pass."

“I will return Eurydice to you, but from this moment on, you must turn back to the human world.”

"You must not look back at your wife before you return to the human world. Once you look back, you have failed, Eurydice will be pulled back to the underworld, and you will never have another chance."

The condition was simpler than he had imagined; Orpheus hadn't expected it to be so easy.

The only thing is that you can't turn back, and then you can take Eurydice back to the ground.

If no one blocks the way, wouldn't that be the same as having no conditions at all?

Orpheus readily agreed, eager to see his beloved. However, Persephone responded with a cold indifference after he agreed.

"Alright, let's begin. Now turn around and embark on the path back to the earth."

The speed at which this began surprised Orpheus, who quickly asked a question.

"But goddess, you haven't returned my wife to me yet!"

He hadn't even seen Eurydice yet, how could it have already started?

"You just need to turn around and walk away, and your wife will naturally follow behind you."

"This is a guarantee from God, and it is not a lie. Your wife will follow you and leave the underworld with you."

"When she sets foot on the ground, she will be resurrected and completely shed her identity as a ghost."

Persephone emphasized this point, indicating that she did not intend to explain anything further to Orpheus.

Her gaze conveyed only one meaning: to leave or not to leave?

Only then did Orpheus begin to understand and realize the true difficulty of this condition.

Endure the longing for your loved one, suppress the urge to turn back and gaze at them, and walk this long road of life and death.

This was a test of his willpower. Although he did not understand the reason, Orpheus had no right to refuse and could only agree.

However, this test is not difficult; at least for now, Orps doesn't find it too difficult.

As long as you restrain your impulses and be careful of the traps that might lead you back, everything will be fine.

"Now that the decision has been made, let's set off."

"You must remember that miracles never happen twice, you only have one chance."

After saying this, Persephone turned and went back to her garden.

Although he had not seen his lover's face, Orpheus could only believe that the gods would not deceive him, so after making preparations, he turned and headed back the way he came.

In the garden of the underworld behind them, Persephone shed her majestic disguise as the Queen of the Underworld and revealed herself as a little girl, nestling in Eros's arms.

"Eros, are you sure this is okay? What if he actually succeeds? Wouldn't we really have to keep our promise then?"

"Should we arrange for some people to set up some traps along the way?"

Despite her concerns, Eros was very confident and comforted her.

"Don't worry, that won't happen."

"The more he loves that woman, the less able he is to fulfill this condition; the more he fears losing her, the easier it is for him to lose her."

“We don’t need to do anything; his suspicion will naturally defeat him.”

Hearing Eros's words, Persephone gradually felt relieved, but she soon felt compassion again and couldn't help but say something.

"Wouldn't we be being too cruel? Wouldn't it be better to just refuse outright?"

It sounds really unfair to deliberately deceive people into thinking they have a chance, when in fact you've already blocked that possibility.

"No, no, no, how can you call this a lie? It's a white lie we told."

Eros sighed softly.

(End of this chapter)