Type-Moon, there are too many myths that defy the heavens!

But now it seems that Ash only has one question: Why did this world make so many myths so wild, but had to restore the fact that Hades was the "Zeus of the Underworld" and make him have the strength of a God King?

How can I defeat such a powerful scumbag?

But it’s okay, I can just wait for Hercules to come and defeat Hades, and then I’ll follow behind and take advantage of the situation.

When the time comes, I will stuff him into the female body that has been prepared in advance and create a defeat CG for him!

Ash even thought of a feminine image of Hades: Hades is so despicable, why not just make her Arturo, the Mothman from the Ark next door, and then let her play the violin for him every day!

5

By the way, can this Type-Moon Hercules... defeat Hades?

Ash thought about it for a long time but still couldn't come up with an accurate answer.

However, he also has a way to know the future.

"Since most stories about gods are fabricated by humans, what about heroes?" Ash asked Hades, making a detour. "How much truth is there in the stories about heroes?"

"That depends on the specific hero and that hero's specific deeds," Hades said. "Adonis, are you interested in heroes?"

"Everyone is interested in heroes, and I am no exception." Ash then asked, "If you are not busy, can you tell me about it?"

"Persephone and the judges manage most of the affairs of the underworld. I'm really not very busy," Hades said. "So, which hero's story do you want to know?"

"I want to know the story of the strongest hero." Ash then said in a roundabout way, "I'll listen to whoever is the strongest."

"The strongest hero..." Hades thought for a moment and replied, "That would naturally be the still-growing Hercules."

"He is a hero who has received divinity from Zeus and the blessing of Hera," said Hades. "He will be tested by the gods, save countless people, and ultimately become a reincarnated god upon death, joining us."

"So strong?" Ash deliberately put on an expression of disbelief and asked Hades, "How does he compare to the legendary God of War Ares?"

"Ares?"

Hades seemed to have heard a joke and said in an almost joking tone: "Ares in his divine form cannot be compared with Hercules."

Wow, so fierce?

As expected of the greatest hero in Greek mythology, he is so strong and powerful!

"What if it's not a divine body, but a true body?" After once again admiring the strongest hero's achievements, Ash continued to ask Hades, "Could Hercules be stronger than the true body of the God of War?"

"Ares' true form was shattered long ago," Hades said. "It wasn't until the Roman era, when he became Mars, that he was able to regain his true form thanks to the people's faith and restoration."

"Can humans repair gods?" Ash was a little surprised.

"Of course." Hades said, "As long as you can bring us enough mineral materials, we can naturally recover."

"Then why don't you and Zeus recover?" Ash asked.

"Zeus and I are the flagships, and the resources needed to repair ourselves are far greater than Ares," Hades said. "We don't plan to return to the stars, so it's best not to waste resources."

"Then..." Ash said vehemently, "You fought Hercules?"

"Me?" Hades thought for a moment and answered, "It depends on the situation."

"My remaining true form has merged with the underworld. It's best not to attack unless necessary," Hades said. "As for my divine body... you know, I no longer have that."

"What you said..." Ash complained, "Does possessing a divine body mean you can defeat Hercules?"

"I have the 'Invisibility Helmet' and can also create the 'Herpal' that kills the immortal," Hades said. "As long as I can use the 'Herpal' to damage Hercules, I will win."

Ash understood what Hades meant and said, "So, if you don't sneak attack, you still can't defeat Hercules?"

"Yeah." Hades said nonchalantly, "He's the strongest hero in Greece. Isn't it normal that I can't beat him?"

Oh my god, Uncle B was so different when he was alive and after he died, is it true?? Ah!

Unfortunately, the stories about Hercules, who was so powerful, defeating Hades mostly refer to his escape from the underworld, rather than him actually defeating the god Hades.

It seems that my plan of following Hercules and picking up the spoils is not working. I have to change my plan.

As Ash was thinking this, he suddenly realized a question that he had wanted to know for a long time but had never had the chance to get an answer.

"Excuse me... a hero's life is always full of tragedy," Ash asked Hades as tactfully as possible. "Since Hercules is so powerful that even the gods in their divine form can't match him, then the gods manipulated fate and made him a hero... aren't they really afraid of backlash from him?"

"Your question is meaningless to us," Hades said, "because you don't understand the relationship between gods, heroes, and mortals."

"We are the rulers, protectors, and parents of mankind," Hades said. "But even after the advent of the White Ruin, we decided to return the world to mankind."

"But humans at that time were like babies in swaddling clothes, unable to break away from their parents' arms, so we haven't left yet."

"Despite this, we still hope that humans can become independent sooner, so we have been gradually distancing ourselves from them to help them grow."

"But even if we distance ourselves from humans, they still hope for the protection and help of the gods."

At this point, Hades asked, "What do you think humans will do if they can't get direct help from the gods?"

Ash understood what Hades meant, but the answer was so cruel that it was difficult for him to face it.

"From your expression I can tell that you have understood the truth."

But even if Ash didn't say it, Hades still gave a cruel answer: "The answer given by humans is very simple, that is to make demigods with divine blood become heroes, and then let the heroes help themselves."

"So, it's not us who force Hercules to be a hero, but people who look forward to having a hero like Hercules to help them."

"The birth of Hercules stems from people's desire for heroes."

Ash listened to Hades' statement and couldn't help but ask, "Why do heroes always have tragic fates?"

“That’s what people are praying for.”

"People believe that heroes are heroes because they are like weapons that have been tempered through countless trials and tribulations, enduring hardships and trials that ordinary people cannot endure," said Hades. "Therefore, heroes are inevitably accompanied by suffering and tragedy."

"I'm not saying that all heroes' tragedies are caused by people's wishes," Hades said coldly. "We are not tools to fulfill human wishes, but gods who accept human wishes and weave their destinies together."

"Therefore, we also have the awareness that we will die for doing evil."

"Don't underestimate heroes," Hades said. "Many heroes, even though they already knew their fate, still chose to become heroes."

"Because heroes also believe that the suffering and trials bestowed upon them by fate are all their own honor."

"Beyond this, many heroes also seek rewards when doing good deeds, such as obtaining beautiful women from the country they help, or having the right to rule that country." Hades said, "You can think of this as a kind of mutual benefit, or a social consensus."

Hades concluded, "This is the true relationship between gods, heroes, and mortals."

No wonder the heroes in Greek mythology are so abstract in terms of personal morality. It turns out that this is a bloody job for them, and they should naturally get the corresponding rewards.

In this way, Greek civilization at this time was in a relatively barbaric era.

After listening to Hades' story, Ash finally understood the social landscape of Greece in the Age of Gods.

But even if he understood the social landscape of Greece, he still felt it was too abstract.

"There are always unwilling heroes, right?" Ash asked. "What should we do with them?"

"I can only say that a hero like that was born in the wrong era."

"Our duty as gods is to protect humanity and maintain human civilization, not to correct its mistakes," Hades said. "If we were to correct humanity's mistakes, would this era belong to us, or to humanity?"

"...This is truly cruel." Ash was silent for a moment, then sighed, "If possible, I really hope those involuntary heroes can be spared from tragedy."

Just as Ash was sighing, Hades changed the subject and asked his own question.

"Speaking of which... Adonis, why are you suddenly asking me if I can beat Hercules?" Hades asked, "You don't want to see me make a fool of myself, do you?"

Oh my god, Hades reacts so quickly!

I can't let Hades know my plan, I have to change the subject quickly!

"You don't take my life seriously, can't I just let you make a fool of yourself?" Seeing the situation was not good, Ash simply pretended to be angry and asked back, "I can't beat you, what are you afraid of?"

"I'm not that petty. But your reaction... doesn't seem to be the truth?"

"Let me see what you want to do to me in the future?"

"I'm super, don't--"

Before Ash could finish his words, Hades had already activated his future vision and began to observe the future of both of them.

"Oh, you want to turn me into a woman... and then humiliate me?" Hades, who saw through the future, couldn't help but laugh heartily. "Hahahaha, this is really an interesting future."

"What the hell?" Ash, who was about to run away with the bucket, stopped in his tracks when faced with Hades' reaction. He asked with a puzzled look on his face, "Interesting?"

"For a god like me who doesn't care about gender, this is just an amusing prank," Hades said nonchalantly. "Revenge between gods is much more exaggerated than this."

"No?" Ash was confused. "Is this just a prank?"

"Of course it can only be considered a prank."

"But I never thought you would actually want to make me your woman." Hades said with a smile, "You don't think this is a humiliation to me, do you?"

"Isn't it?" Ash was confused. "Turning a male god into a goddess isn't considered humiliating?"

"That depends on who turned you into a woman and who you marry."

"Being able to marry a beautiful boy whom even the God of Love cannot desire is a blessing that even many people and even gods cannot wish for~"

"If you're interested in me, you can just tell me directly." Hades said with a smile, "I don't mind being your wife."

Oh my god, I thought I got the advantage, but it turns out Hades got the advantage?

Isn’t the beautiful boy culture in ancient Greece too exaggerated?

Faced with Hades' reaction, Ash got goosebumps all over the floor and was completely dumbfounded.

"As long as you can help Persephone grow into a true mistress of the underworld, it wouldn't be a bad idea for the three of us to form a family," Hades said with a smile. "Well, that's not a difficult condition, is it?"

"No, no, no, I was just joking!"

"Persephone is waiting for me to go home for dinner. See you next time!" Ash turned around and ran away without looking back, saying goodbye, "Goodbye!"

"Hey, don't run away." Hades tried to stop him. "It wouldn't be a big deal for you if the three of us were together, would it?"

Hearing Hades's pleas, Ash's pace suddenly became faster.

"If you only agreed to my terms and stayed with Persephone and me, you could live the happy life of your dreams," Hades lamented. "And yet you still chose to give up?"

"As expected... you will break the predetermined fate and forge your own path."

“The human beings of the future will be far more self-reliant, independent, and mature than those of this era.”

Looking at Ash's receding back, countless lights and shadows from the future flashed in Hades' eyes.

Looking at those futures, the Lord of the Underworld couldn't help but sigh -

"Zeus, the children of the future will be truly extraordinary."1

Chapter 19: The Adventures of Hercules officially opens!

After understanding the basic operating logic of Type-Moon Greece through Hades, Ash returned to Persephone again and became the human catnip of the mistress of the underworld.

He served as the human catnip for another six years.

During these six years, he lived in seclusion and learned more about ancient Greek culture from the tutors hired by Persephone.

Under the guidance of many gods, he once again understood the rules of the Type-Moon God Era, and once again understood how little the physical laws of this world apply.

The so-called Age of Gods is an age of cycles.

This so-called cycle refers not only to the recycling of energy within the planet, but also to the cyclical evolution and replacement process of civilization on it.

In this era, gods, who are higher-dimensional beings, have not yet abandoned their physical bodies. They can better use the power connected to the root and set countless rules to govern the world.

Life and death, good and evil, fortune and disaster... everything is planned and decided by the gods.

Even death is nothing more than a long sleep caused by the separation of the soul and the body. As long as people can ensure the integrity of the deceased's body and pray to the gods to perform the secret technique of returning the soul, the soul of the deceased can return to the body and be reborn again.

Therefore, the magicians of this era do not seek the path to the Root Vortex. Instead, they use the mysteries by making a contract with the gods and leveraging the connection between the gods and the root.

From this perspective, modern magicians have basically lost the medium of God that connects them to the root, but are unwilling to give up the use of mysterious powers, so they begin to fanatically pursue ways to enter the root.

Although modern magic has become more sophisticated as a result, it is generally still inferior to the powerful magic of the Age of Gods.

Therefore, after learning about these situations, Ash thought about signing a contract with God and becoming a magician of the Age of Gods.

Coincidentally, among the tutors Persephone hired for him was Hecate, the Dark Moon Goddess who was in charge of all kinds of magic of the Age of Gods and taught witches such as Circe and Medea.

Unfortunately, as soon as he expressed his desire to become Hecate's apprentice, he was flatly rejected.

Ash could still remember Hecate's shocked expression when she heard his request, as if she had seen a flood or a beast, and her unforgettable answer -

"Your Highness Ash, you are Persephone's lover, the most beautiful flower in the entire underworld, and even in all of Greece."

"A beautiful flower like you should be accompanied by 'life' and 'spring', not by dark and filthy curses and black magic."