Indeed!
With the outbreak of the racial war:
The Underworld.
The Sanctuary.
They're truly reaping immense rewards.
After all!
The Sanctuary doesn't directly involve itself in this war. As a governing force of the surface world, the Sanctuary naturally holds a close relationship with humanity, a bond that needs no explanation.
Athena's recruited heroes and other powerful beings, there are many indeed.
But!
While the profits have been substantial,
they're fundamentally still in a stage of primitive accumulation. For Hades, this phase is long past, and this level of accumulation holds little value for him now.
To put it precisely:
For the Underworld, the true benefit of the war lies in replenishment on a grand scale. War brings death, and death births souls.
Especially in this era!
Now that the cycle of life and death in the Heroic Age is fully established, no matter the race, unless one ascends to godhood, escaping this cycle is impossible.
And!
Given that the races are merely pawns in a game played by the gods, it's naturally impossible for any deity to intervene directly. Such interference is simply not permitted.
This is the fundamental reason, an undeniable truth.
Thus,
the Underworld has entered a state of full operation. It's incredibly busy, with endless tasks and streams of income from countless sources.
Many heroes have joined the Sanctuary.
But!
When comparing the numbers, are there more heroes joining the Sanctuary or more who die?
Ha! The souls of these fallen heroes—once they enter the Underworld, can they ever leave? Obviously not! If they choose to remain and serve, they can survive.
But if they refuse?
Fine!
They'll simply become fodder for the Underworld. This is the hard truth; the Underworld shows no hesitation or mercy.
The Underworld has never been a place of kindness.
Furthermore,
most souls entering the Underworld are reincarnated, moving through the cycle of life. However, a smaller number are bound to remain, unable to leave.
These individuals are unique cases.
In such circumstances,
it's clear:
The Underworld's accumulation has grown beyond initial needs, marking a steady increase over time. While this growth might seem trivial,
in truth?
The situation is far from simple!
For the Underworld, this war won't end any time soon, and as long as it continues, what does the future hold?
There's no clear answer.
No one knows the ultimate outcome of the war.
Of course,
all of this
is only one aspect for Hades. The real core lies in the fact that this war is not going to end soon.
No god would permit that.
This is an opportunity.
And in these circumstances, this opportunity—what will it lead to?
Obviously!
It's clear!
This is a critical issue.
It's no joke!
For the gods, this is a unique chance. And if they fail to seize it, what lies ahead?
Certainly!
This goes without saying.
That's why it's essential to grasp what must be seized. This war will not end in a short period, regardless of who the victor is.
This is beyond doubt.
There's no alternative!
Everyone wants to emerge as the ultimate victor. Therefore, this conflict can't simply conclude.
In these circumstances,
the situation will only persist.
Gradually!
All will continue as is.
For the Underworld, this means ongoing gains.
And now,
the battlefield has reached a fever pitch.
However!
Reaching this fevered state doesn't signify an end, but rather a continuation.
"The Power to Slay Gods…"
Hades thought to himself, "As time goes on, the Sanctuary will master the power to slay gods, that much is certain. This power won't be allowed to spread."
"And."
"The World of Myths will never permit it, either."
"Still."
"The emergence of this god-slaying power indicates that the racial war will grow even more intense. Though the gods may not step onto the battlefield, their covert struggles will definitely begin."
"So, with this in mind…"
Hades pondered various thoughts and ideas.
It could be said
that Hades was considering countless possibilities.
This is no laughing matter.
In his view, this war encompasses far more than it appears. If he manages to handle everything effectively,
then
the future profits for the Underworld will be immense. Moreover, the god of the winds is soon to emerge.
"Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind…"
"They're destined to be born."
"And."
"As these elements are born,"
"next,"
"the Underworld will truly progress to the next stage. At that point, everything concerning the World of Myths can gradually be put aside."
Hades's mind swirled with thoughts.
In short,
once Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind are established, the Underworld's World Tree will enter its mature phase. At that point, even without external sources, the World Tree will naturally begin producing worlds of Heaven, Sea, and Underworld.
And Hades himself will naturally step into the realm of the Ancient Gods.
At that point,
Hades will be able to release his hold on all matters concerning the Greek pantheon and the World of Myths. For him, these matters will have lost significance.
When that moment arrives, what truly matters will be the even more distant future—a matter of utmost importance.
Hades instructed Persephone to prepare, and he meant it seriously.
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