CHAPTER 113: CHAPTER 113: IF YOU WANT TO SURVIVE IN THIS WORLD, YOU NEED POWER AND CONNECTIONS

"I’m going to beat the both of you! Both of you, got it?!"

Eros’s startling declaration immediately drew everyone’s attention.

Everyone was stunned by his sudden outburst, especially since they knew he was only partially a god, at least in body.

Hades froze for a moment, then waved her hand dismissively.

"Haven’t I told you not to mess around? Don’t interfere."

She assumed Eros was just trying to lighten the mood or divert attention, hoping it would indirectly pressure her to back down.

But deep inside, Hades still had countless pent-up emotions she hadn’t fully vented.

At this point, there was absolutely no way she’d stop.

"I’m messing around? Who’s really the one messing around here?"

Eros’s face was deadly serious as he stepped between Demeter and Hades, pointing at each one in turn.

"You, goddess of the harvest, have let countless living beings on the surface suffer famine because of your personal issues."

"And you, ruler of the underworld, have cast countless souls into the River of Fire just because of your own emotional drama."

"You’re both gods, so maybe you can shrug off these disasters like they’re nothing. But I’m just a mere mortal. How could I possibly turn a blind eye to the suffering of so many living beings?"

As he denounced the two goddesses, Eros’s image in the eyes of the surrounding deities suddenly radiated with dazzling brilliance.

Athena’s eyes sparkled. This was exactly the Eros she remembered, he hadn’t changed a bit.

Sure, he still liked pretty women, but he remained a hero with courage and boldness far beyond the average man.

Hermes brightened with interest, sensing the next act was going to be even more exciting.

Artemis was briefly shocked but quickly dismissed Eros as overestimating himself.

Styx, on the other hand, had a strange, inexplicable confidence in him, she showed no worry at all.

Persephone too felt the same way, probably because she and Eros had been sparring often lately.

Only Hecate looked worried, wanting to speak up and stop Eros, but too afraid to say anything.

As for the other gods of the Underworld, while surprised and impressed by Eros’s boldness, they remained indifferent to the countless deaths aboveground.

They simply admired the guts it took to defy Hades, and their impression of Eros improved because of it.

"Hah, you’re right. I’m a god, and you’re human. You speak for your kind, and I frankly don’t care."

Hades’s expression gradually grew more serious.

"So, are you sure you want to get involved in this matter?"

She originally hadn’t intended to escalate things with Eros, but if he wanted to throw himself into the mix, then it gave her one more bargaining chip to lure out Zeus, and she was more than happy to play along.

Eros wasn’t bothered by her threat.

That earlier speech he gave? About seventy percent of it truly came from the heart.

A short-term famine aboveground might be tolerable, humans could survive by hunting animals.

But if it dragged on too long, things would spiral into disaster.

And since even Athena had come personally, it showed just how dire things had become on the surface. They couldn’t afford to delay this any longer.

Those were his people, his vital resources. Whether it was due to Zeus’s request or his own practical needs, Eros had to resolve this today.

"No more words, Hades. Today, I’m going to fix both of you stubborn weirdos!"

With the [Personality Correction Fist] in his left hand and the [Personality Correction Palm] in his right, Eros was determined to beat the mental illness out of these twisted sisters and turn them back into functioning people.

Hades couldn’t help but scoff. Hadn’t she already sparred with Eros many times recently?

Any time she got serious, Eros could barely last a few seconds. Where was this sudden confidence coming from, fighting both her and Demeter?

Even if Demeter were just free experience points at this point, Eros still didn’t stand a chance.

"Hades, do you know the true essence of martial arts?"

Eros didn’t care about her ridicule. He slowly removed his outer robe, revealing a perfectly sculpted physique.

The hall instantly filled with the sound of gulping. More than a few goddesses were tempted to plead with Hades.

Such a perfect pretty boy, if he really got beaten to a pulp by the Underworld Queen, wouldn’t that be a terrible waste?

Ignoring all those stares, Eros continued.

"A true warrior uses their fists to communicate heart to heart in battle."

"And I’m going to use my fists... to straighten out your twisted personality."

Hades’s eyes lit up with interest at his declaration.

"Oh? Is that so? Then come on. Let’s see if your heart can really be conveyed through your weak little fists."

"Let’s see just what gives you the guts to say such things."

"If you lose, you’ll stay in the Underworld forever, keeping me company along with Persephone."

"And if I win, well... you better be ready to hand over my reward."

Of course, Eros wasn’t talking about the mirror.

At some point, the petite, cold-faced reaper had stepped behind Eros and unslung the large scythe from her back.

"Want me to step in?"

She was following Nyx’s orders. If Eros wanted to fight Hades, she’d lend a hand.

"No need. Stand down."

Having Thanatos interfere would only get in the way of Eros unleashing his [Personality Correction Secret Arts].

Not that Eros was planning to fight Hades one-on-one like some fool.

"O Blessed Night, Mother of Dreams, Merciful Goddess of Darkness, hear my voice."

As he whispered his invocation, a veil of darkness descended over the Underworld skies. A dancer on the night wind stepped forth amid the starlight.

Though Nyx didn’t reveal her true form, the figure clad in the fabric of night was clearly her incarnation.

The soft breeze carried Nyx’s voice to Eros.

"Eros, what do you want me to do?"

Nyx had always held great fondness for Eros, probably because in countless possible futures, they always seemed to have complicated ties.

Sometimes she was his mother, sometimes his daughter. That potential alone made her willing to invest in Eros, just like she once did with Zeus.

And now, just a few words from Eros had summoned the Night Goddess herself to stand by his side. Everyone present was utterly stunned.

Even though they knew Eros got along well with Hypnos, Nyx’s son, they never imagined he had this much pull.

Even Hypnos and Thanatos themselves were shocked.

Wait a second... was this really their mother? Or was she actually Eros’s?

Why did it feel like they were adopted and he was the real child?

After hearing Eros’s request, Nyx considered for a moment and replied,

"I cannot intervene directly in this matter to help you."

"But... there just so happens to be someone else here who can."

The breeze that carried her voice left Eros and floated toward another person.

Hecate, who had short-circuited from magical overload, was the one chosen.

Her body tensed, but the next moment, she heard Nyx’s voice in her mind.

They had interacted before and built some trust, so it wasn’t a total surprise.

As Nyx’s incarnation merged with Hecate’s body, her divine radiance reawakened.

The muddy backroads within her power core were instantly widened into six-lane highways under Nyx’s blessing.

Her long-lost authorities and divine might surged through her once again.

"...What is this?"

Hecate stood frozen, communicating with the Nyx inside her.

Meanwhile, Eros looked absolutely dumbfounded.

Wait, what? Her?! I don’t even know her that well! And she’s never even smiled at me!

Are you sure she’ll help me with her whole heart?

Especially since he wasn’t just going to fight Hades, he had plans to slap Demeter with a few [Correction Palms] too.

Would Hecate really back him up?

After finishing her internal conversation with Nyx, Hecate opened her eyes and glanced at Eros.

Then she split herself into three forms: l0li(censored), maiden, and mature goddess. Each held a different artifact representing a distinct divine authority.

With Nyx’s help temporarily restoring her to full goddess status, Hecate now had the power to rival Hades directly.

But she didn’t attack. Instead, she fought Hades for control over the Underworld.

Meanwhile, her other avatars began casting layer after layer of spells. Radiant light enveloped both Eros and Hades.

"So you’ve sealed my authority... weakened me... and buffed yourself."

"Eros, do you really think closing the gap between us like this will actually make a difference?"

Even if Hecate was dampening her powers, Hades still had immense divine strength. A few blessings and curses wouldn’t be enough to stop her.

Still, seeing Hecate follow the plan reassured Eros.

At least for now, they were still on the same side.

Then first, Hades.

Next, Demeter.

"I never thought the gap between us was that wide to begin with."

Eros dropped those words lightly, and the next instant, he vanished from view.

Hades, who had been standing confidently, now wore a grim expression as she caught Eros’s punch with both hands.

That speed, Eros shouldn’t be this fast, right?

He had been hiding his true strength, hiding a lot.

And in the very next moment, Eros’s arm flared with power.

"Killer Whale Fist!!"

Caught off guard, Hades was sent flying by the brutal punch, crashing through multiple palace walls in the Underworld.

And now, Eros’s body had begun to burn with a faint, transparent flame.

It was weak, but it was definitely burning.

In just an instant, Eros had ignited his [Cosmos] to the limit.

During all his previous spars with Hades, he had only used his magnetic field powers, but never his [Cosmos].

Now, unleashing both at full force, the resulting amplification was overwhelming.

"I said it already. From here on out, let’s talk with our fists."

OG Author’s Note:

Honestly, in most mythologies, you rarely see perfectly balanced ’hexagonal’ warriors.

Even Yahweh couldn’t win a wrestling match with Jacob. In Indian myths, blessings often mattered more than brute force, and many human warriors surpassed the gods in martial arts.

Greek mythology often has gods being outclassed by mortals or demi-gods in certain areas too.

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