I Am Hades, The supreme GOD of the Underworld!

Mephistopheles had ascended. Yet after his breakthrough, he fell silent, overwhelmed by the intensity of his emotions. Standing there, he was filled with joy, but at a loss for words, his expression strange and uncertain.

Though he had ascended, his power was nothing to dismiss; he felt the strength of a God-King flowing through him, comparable to that of Eris. This was unsurprising. Mephistopheles had been the last surviving god of a mythic world that had once held Ancient Gods, God-Kings, mortals, and gods, only to meet its complete end. His survival alone made him a chosen one of fate, though he had been unable to break through to God-King due to certain divine limitations. Still, it was clear that his foundation was immensely powerful.

"Ha ha ha…" he whispered hoarsely. "So, this is the power of a God-King."

After a long while, Mephistopheles managed a smile, though his voice was soft, almost silent. Finally, he shook his head, accepting that this chapter was over.

Exhaling deeply, Mephistopheles calmed himself and knelt, placing one hand over his chest in respect.

A faint figure appeared before him, a cool, detached voice issuing forth. "Mephistopheles, I have witnessed your efforts. I entrust this matter to you. Go forward and do not disappoint me."

A trace of divine power flowed into Mephistopheles' brow. As the figure vanished, Mephistopheles sensed within the divine essence an array of plans and strategies, each meticulously crafted.

Startled, he whispered, "This… Your Majesty…"

Once again, he marveled at the foresight and planning of his liege. The preparations laid out for him were astonishing, the careful strategies almost incomprehensible. If the king's plans succeeded, this wouldn't simply mean adding a few more God-Kings to the Underworld; it could bring even more godly beings of Ancient God level.

Feeling invigorated, Mephistopheles quickly left the Underworld, aware that his liege had entrusted this mission to him and knowing he could not fail. With his path laid out, he wouldn't allow himself to fall short.

Now he had a specific target in mind. "Pity, reunion, lust, comparison, downfall…" he mused aloud. "The seven evils of humanity."

Mephistopheles was deep in thought, already setting his mind on the next steps. His form flickered as he departed from the Underworld, ready to immerse himself in his task.

As he reached the far northern lands, several figures awaited him there.

"Mephistopheles," said one of them.

These were Aether, Ceres, Karl, and Europa—four God-Kings of the Underworld. They had been waiting for Mephistopheles.

With a smile, Mephistopheles greeted them. "Gentlemen, my apologies for the wait."

"No need," Aether replied calmly. "Mephistopheles, you have now joined us in this realm. It's time for us to begin."

"Indeed," Mephistopheles agreed, nodding.

With Mephistopheles leading the way, the five God-Kings of the Underworld—Mephistopheles, Aether, Ceres, Karl, and Europa—set out to walk among the mortal world. Hidden by the power of the Helm of Invisibility, they concealed their presences entirely, rendering them undetectable.

But what exactly were they planning? No one, not even the other gods, could know. Whatever it was, it had the potential to be incredibly dangerous, with catastrophic consequences if mishandled.

Elsewhere…

In the Elysian Fields, Hades sat on his throne. Eris considered for a moment and asked quietly, "Your Majesty, should I take part in this as well?"

The Underworld now held a significant number of God-King level deities: Mephistopheles, Aether, Ceres, Karl, Moira, Eris, Europa, and Sparta. This made the Underworld's strength evident to all. For the task of addressing the Seven Evils of humanity, Hades had dispatched five God-Kings under Mephistopheles's lead, a clear testament to his determination.

Hades regarded Eris and answered calmly, "For now, there is no need. The exploration of the other mythic world is also urgent. You and Sparta, along with the Queen of the Underworld, should focus your efforts there."

"Understood," Eris replied solemnly, instantly understanding her orders.

As she departed, Hades thought to himself, "Mephistopheles, Aether, Ceres, Karl, Europa—they are responsible for the Seven Evils of humanity. Moira has her own task, and Sparta and Eris are busy elsewhere."

"The age of race wars… This era truly is the best of all."

"No," he thought with satisfaction. "The Heroic Age truly is the best of all."

Hades could not deny that the dawn of the Heroic Age would bring immense growth to the Underworld, potentially even a transformation of unparalleled magnitude.

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