"..." Hades felt his current situation was a bit awkward; his right arm was being held by Persephone, while Erica sat on the sofa in front of him, having crushed an unknown number of teacups already.
Meanwhile, Lucretia and Kusanagi Godou sat to the side, their faces practically screaming two words:'Spectating.' Athena was still eating dessert with a look of pure bliss.
"Anata, who is this woman as beautiful as a Nymph (elf handmaiden)?" Persephone asked with a smile as radiant as sunlight.
Erica returned the smile and said, "Erica Blandelli. Greetings, Your Crown Highness Queen of the Underworld Persephone."
As Erica spoke, for some reason, she placed extra emphasis on the words 'Queen of the Underworld.'
"Oh~! What a polite child indeed," Persephone said, covering her mouth as she smiled at Erica.
The moment the two women locked eyes, sparks and lightning seemed to fly between them.
The secret duel between these two terrifying women made the surrounding men shiver, while the women watched Hades with expressions of schadenfreude.
The two women continued to radiate terrifying auras as they stared each other down, and this stalemate lasted for a long time.
Finally, Hades was pushed out the door by Persephone, along with Athena who was still tied to her chair. Erica likewise pushed Lucretia and Kusanagi Godou out the door.
"Alright, Anata, Miss Erica and I have matters to discuss. Please step outside with Sister Athena." (Persephone)
"You too, Ms. Lucretia, Godou." (Erica)
Bang!!
The sound of a slamming door rang out. The two men and two gods were left standing outside in a daze. Hades was the first to speak:
"I really hope those two don't start fighting."
"Letting Erica face off against a god—you really think highly of her," Kusanagi Godou complained from the side.
Lucretia looked at Hades and teased with a smile, "As expected of Zeus's big brother, your popularity with the opposite sex is truly high."
"Hades is the worst," Athena said to Hades expressionlessly.
"..." Hearing their words, Hades's eyelid twitched incessantly as he thought to himself: 'When was I ever as fickle as Zeus? My attitude toward Erica is merely that of my dedicated model. How did it get so distorted in your mouths?'
Creeeeak—!!
Just then, the sound of the door opening rang out. Hades and the others instantly focused their attention behind the door. What they saw left them utterly shocked.
Persephone and Erica, who had been at each other's throats, actually walked out laughing together like sisters who had just gone shopping.
"Huh!!" Seeing Erica and Persephone like this, Hades and the others were startled, thinking: What happened?
Then, as his wife, Persephone saw the confusion in Hades's heart. She walked up to him and said:
"Anata, don't be surprised. Erica and I have reached an agreement. We won't argue anymore and will get along well from now on," Persephone said gently.
Hearing this, Hades's confusion deepened. He asked curiously, "How did you do it? Weren't you just at each other's throats?"
"That's a secret between women~" Persephone smiled mysteriously and then took Hades's hand. "But, do you feel like Erica is any different from before?"
At Persephone's words, Hades turned to look at Erica. At this moment, Erica looked like a shy girl struggling before a date, her eyes filled with a bit of anticipation, as if hoping Hades would notice her change.
'Huh!!' After sensing the change in the aura around Erica, Hades turned to Persephone, who was holding his hand, and said:
"You turned Erica into a Nymph (elf handmaiden)! The laws of the Underworld state that only exceptionally kind women can be turned into Nymphs!!"
Nymphs are beautiful elf handmaidens, half-god and half-human, who serve the Gods of the Underworld. Only the souls of chosen kind women can be transformed into Nymphs. Persephone had essentially crossed a line.
Persephone pressed a finger against Hades's lips, gesturing for him to stay silent and listen to her. Her red lips, as passionate and enchanting as roses, whispered into Hades's ear:
"Thanatos and Hypnos both have their own dedicated Nymphs to serve them, yet you, the King of the Underworld, have only an empty temple. So, you also need the care and attention of other women, you know."
Chu—!!
After saying this, Persephone stood on her tiptoes and gave Hades a kiss on the cheek.
"Let's go, Erica."
"Certainly, Lady Persephone. I will give you a proper tour of this place."
Then, Persephone pulled Erica along as they left, and Erica happily followed Persephone. They clearly looked like best friends; it was hard to imagine they had looked like enemies ready to go to war just moments ago.
Hades touched the cheek Persephone had kissed and looked at the backs of the two women in a daze, saying:
"What's going on? How did enemies turn into best friends the moment they came out?"
"Yeah," Kusanagi Godou, also a male, said with a blank expression.
Lucretia smiled and shook her head, saying in a teasing tone, "Is it because you don't understand women? One is still a single boy, and the other is just a big iceberg who knows nothing."
"That's right, Hades, you do not understand a woman's heart." Athena bit into her pudding and nodded in agreement with Lucretia's statement.
"..." Hades and Kusanagi Godou raised their eyebrows and said nothing. Indeed, a woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the ocean.
Afterward, after everyone had traveled in Sardinia for a few days, Hades, Persephone, Erica, and Athena followed Kusanagi Godou on a plane to Japan.
The reason Hades was going to Japan was that there were many heretic gods there as well, such as Susanoo (the Old Gentleman) and the Ape God Lord.
As Hades's wife, Persephone's responsibility and duty was to accompany him, never leaving his sight no matter the time or place. She needed to remain gentle, considerate, and loyal at all times, providing him with meticulous care and support. Simultaneously, she needed to participate in the management and rule of the Underworld, sharing the heavy responsibility of maintaining order and balance with Hades.
On the other hand, as a handmaiden, Erica's task was to serve by the side of her master, Hades, King of the Underworld (Hades). She needed to constantly pay attention to his needs and provide him with various services and assistance. She had to possess high sensitivity and insight, able to quickly understand his intentions and put them into action. At the same time, she needed to have excellent etiquette and refinement to display the majesty and nobility of the Underworld. Whether in daily life or on important occasions, Erica needed to serve Hades with a professional attitude and skills, ensuring he received the best treatment and respect.
Looking at this lineup, Kusanagi Godou felt a bit of a stomachache. As a pacifist, he thought his life would return to normal, but he hadn't expected them to follow him to Japan.
To prevent the eyes and ears of some magic associations from reporting Hades and the others' situation to Japan's History Compilation Committee, Hades cleared the memories concerning them from those spies' minds.
On one hand, Hades didn't want extra tagalongs, and on the other, he wanted to enjoy the pleasure of traveling.
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