Interlude

|3rd POV|

"Let me go! Hardius! He hurt our son! He hurt him!"

"I know, Valerie! I know! Do you think I don't want to kill him?! I want to kill him! I want to rip his spine out of his body! I want to pluck out his eyes and feed it to him! But we can't! We can't… We can't afford a war. At least without a good reason and as much, it hurts to admit it, heavily injuring our son is not a good reason."

"Then you will let him get away?!"

"No! I would never do that! I will make sure he will get a heavy punishment. I promise you this."

Valerie looked at her husband for a few seconds before nodding her head. She rested her head on his chest and let out a soft cry. This is the first time in a long time Valerie felt this helpless. She decides to become stronger to protect her loved one, but when she sees her son lying unconscious from the fight, she feels like her world starts to crumble like a house of cards.

The same with Hardius. The first instinct he had when he saw his son lying on the ground with the God of War trying to kill Riser was to kill Ares right there and then. However, Ajuka decides to interrupt him before he can do something that makes the rest of the devil suffer. He did not want his other son to experience war.

He wants to say fuck it and goes on a killing spree on the Greek Pantheon. However, he decides to hold himself together and let the Four Satans decide on Ares' fate. However, when he deemed Ares' punishment not enough, he made sure the Four Satan had a difficult time for their entire life.

And Hardius can do it.

Phenex Clan is the only clan that produces Phoenix Tear and Healing Potion in the entire world. Phoenix Tear is a potion that only high-ranking people can buy. The healing potion on the hand is cheap, and many people buy it to heal their wounds and even diseases.

This potion is the creation of the combined effort of Hermione, Medea, and Rin. This potion can cure almost all known diseases in the underworld, depending on the doses the patient consumes—the same with physical wounds. The only thing that it can't cure is a curse.

Hardius can hold the production of those potions and make the Four Satan's life a living hell. The healing potion is now the biggest all-cure potion in the underworld, and if the production of those potions stopped, there would be a riot.

*Knock* *Knock*

"Come in!"

After saying that, an old butler opened the door and bowed toward his master before saying.

"I'm sorry for interrupting, my lord, my lady."

"Don't worry about it, Nalur. What is it?"

"The Four Satan wants you to attend the meeting with the Greek Pantheon, my lord."

"I see. Give us a minute."

"Of course."

With the servant closing the door, Hardius looks at Riser, who is sleeping on the bed, before saying,

"Don't worry, my boy. I will make sure the one that does this to you will pay."

Valerie put her hand on her son's cheek for a few seconds before saying.

"Don't worry, my little bird. Your father and I will make sure that bastard pays for what he did to you. Just sleep here and… and… please wake up… It has been two days… wake up and smile…."

"Valerie…"

"No. I'm okay… I'm okay… Let's go."

"Are you sure? You can stay here, you know?"

"I know, but I want to attend the meeting and hear what those bastards want to say for their fellow God."

"Very well."

Both of them get up and get out of the room where Riser is treated. When they get out of the room, they meet their children. Ruval and Razro are standing there with Ravel in Razro's hand, sucking her thumb and releasing a baby voice.

Hardius looks at his children and says,

"I will leave your brother to you sons."

Ruval nodded his head before saying.

"Yes, father."

"Good"

After saying that, Hardius and Valerie walk out of their mansion, where the servant has already prepared the car to the train station. They can't just teleport into Satan's territory as there is a strong barrier around the territory that can kill anyone that tries to get inside.

~Fifteen minutes later~

After fifteen minutes of a train ride, Valerie and Hardius arrive in front of a massive castle. When they arrive, they can see many unknown guards standing in front of the castle—the same with the personal guard of the Four Satans.

When they are getting out of the car, Head Butler of the Lucifer Family greets them with a bow and says,

"Lord and Lady Phenex. Please follow me. The other has been waiting in the meeting room."

"Lead the way."

It takes them another minute before they arrive in front of the meeting room. When the door to the meeting room opens up, Hardius can see a familiar face. The four satans are here waiting for their arrival. Hardius can see Ares sitting on the ground with Ajuka's Kankara Formula around him. Hardius really wants to punch him for his smug face as if he is saying that he will get out of here without a scratch.

Sitting opposite the Four Satans are the two of the big three of the Greek Pantheon and two of their children. They are Zeus and Poseidon. Zeus decides to bring Athena with him while Poseidon decides to bring Triton.

Those four are the powerhouse of the Greek Pantheon. While their power cannot be compared to Hades, they are still the most powerful god in their Pantheon.

"Ah! You two have finally arrived! Please take a seat."

Hardius and Valerie take a seat near Sirzechs before looking at the Greek Gods with intense eyes. Seeing the last guest had finally arrived, Serafall decided to start the meeting.

"The meeting that decides the fate of Ares, the God of War, started"