Reincarnated

It was a hectic day inside the world of the dead. A decidedly uncommon thing in that kingdom. Despite being the most 'inhabited' realm, it was usually a quiet realm.

The reason for this tension was the birth of a deity daughter of the rulers of the underworld. Hades was a very dutiful god, but he too would take a short break to get to know his children.

"And beautiful, My Spring." Hades says while holding his son in his arms.

Hades was a pale god with long black hair. The black of his hair was surpassed only by his eyes. She wore a black ring and a long black robe.

"His name is Arkon, god of darkness and blood." Persephone says.

Persephone is a woman with light brown hair and green eyes. She wears a yellow dress with floral motifs.

"Two very powerful domains. I'm sure one day he'll do great things." Hades said.

(Time skip di 7 days) (Arkon pov)

Man, being a god is not as simple as you might think. I can't believe it, I was born seven days ago and I have to study already.

My preceptors are also boring. I'm worse than the college teachers I attended. Can you imagine the urge I have to commit suicide?

When I found out I was transmigrating in a way where I was a true deity I was happy, but now...

"*COUGH* *Cough* my prince, maybe the story of how your father's kingdom was formed doesn't interest you?!" Alecto asks in an inquisitorial voice.

Alecto is my father's most trusted servant... And she is also my tutor.

"Can we take a break?" I ask.

"We just did it a few seconds ago." Alecto says.

"Please." I beg.

"My prince, you are the third son of the king of the dead. People expect you to be properly educated. Not to mention that your mother wants to take you into the world on the surface." Alecto says.

"Alecto?" I ask.

"What's the matter?" She asks.

"You won't have me." I say as I run away.

"My prince, come back here right away." Alecto says as he chases me.

I run as much as I can, but I end up colliding with someone and falling to the ground. Soon after, I realize that I have clashed with Thanatos.

Thanatos is one of my father's many lieutenants. He is also not a mere servant. Thanatos is the son of Nyx, one of the protogenos. Thanatos has less power than my father, but he is still very powerful. In reality, he has a power equal to that of a god of Olympus.

Thanatos looks like a young black woman with brown eyes and long, curly black hair. In her hand she always has the ledger of the dead. He has a ring on his finger that appears to be made of obsidian. His body is covered with a white robe.

"Sorry Thanatos, I was so worried about running away from Alecto that I didn't look where I was going." I say.

"Don't worry, I don't happen to be very careful either. I got distracted by reading my list." Thanatos says.

"My prince you must immediately go back to your rooms and finish the lesson." Alecto says.

"Hello to you too, dear sister." Thanatos says.

"Hello Thanatos." Alecto replies.

"What would you say if I taught young Arkon to fight. Learning to fight is an important stage of his training." Thanatos says.

"I have no problem with that. As long as you form it well." Alecto says.

"In this case I would say we can already move to the boot camp." Thanatos says as he teleports him and me away from the palace.

"Where are we?" I ask noticing that we are in a plain completely devoid of life.

"This is just one of the many biomes that make up the place we call home. In fact, many areas of this kingdom are like that." Thanatos says.

"Really? I didn't know." I say.

Well, it makes sense. I mean, this is the world of the dead. You can not expect that there are many plants or animals.

"The flora you saw in the palace was the work of your mother's power. Few flowers and trees could survive in this kingdom." Thanatos says.

"But now it's enough to talk about this. Rather, we have more important things to turn to." Thanatos says.

I nod, Thanatos smiles at me.

"Which weapon would you prefer?" He asks.

"A sword." I answer.

A wooden sword appears in Thanatos' right hand. He throws the sword, and I take it.

Another wooden sword appears in the hands of Thanatos.

Thanatos calmly explains to me how to fight with the sword. We train for a long time.

(Hades pov)

If someone had told me that Thanatos was good with children, I wouldn't have believed them.

It has always been full of surprises.

Rather, speaking of surprises...

"What's the problem?" I ask Hermes irritated.

"Demeter desires to come to your kingdom to know her nephew." Hermes says.

I was afraid it would happen. Actually, I am amazed that it took you so long. I remember she made the same request when Melinoe and Makaria were born.

I already seem to hear his constant accusations and mockery. Just thinking about it I feel like I'm dying. Something that should not be possible.

"Tell him she's welcome. As long as you don't spend your time taunting or accusing me." I say.

"You know it definitely will, right?" Hermes asks.

"I like to think she'll try to contend for it." I answer.

Hope is the last to die. However illusory it may be.

"Agreed. Do you want to send some messages?" Hermes asks.

"Tell Zeus to keep that butcher of his son. If it continues at this rate, there will be one less deadly species." I answer.

The son of Zeus is taking my limited patience to the limit. Humans do not reproduce very quickly. If it continues to unleash this bloodshed without the slightest responsibility...

"Oh, you don't have to worry. Hera has recently tightened the leash. It will stop, at least for a while." Hermes says.

"I hope that's enough." I answer.

"I don't like Ares either, but I don't think he's that stupid. If he exterminated humans, he would be exiled from Olympus." Hermes says.

"You overestimate the intelligence of the god of war." I say.

"No one can be so stupid." Hermes says.

"You underestimate the arrogance and stupidity of us gods. Believe me, I've seen gods do the stupidest thing." I say.

"With your permission, I take my leave." Hermes says while teleporting.

In the distance I hear a slight sound of footsteps. Persephone enters the throne room and gives me a smile. I smile at her too and together we watch how Arkon's training progresses.

I must admit that he is fairly skilled with the sword. I wasn't that good at his age. I remember being the most awkward of all with weapons.

My best weapons have always been my domains. Arkon doesn't realize it, but he's also using a fair portion of his domains. Arkon's image is covered in darkness. This makes it very difficult to understand what he is doing.

The afterlife environment is perfect for this type of domain.

Its darkness is increasing slightly, but its growth is slow. On the other hand, this is the maximum of the results that a simple workout can have. It is not easy for us gods to increase our power. We have many ways to do this, but they are not simple.

First way: fight against powerful opponents. It's not as simple a way as it sounds. The increase in power may not even come. Moreover, both must be real enemies.

Second way: you amplify your power by expanding and amplifying your understanding of your domains. It's a complex process. It requires years and years of meditation and practice.

Third way: divine instruments, but few know how to create such objects. In addition, it can weaken the divinity that relies on such a method.

Of course, I will not allow Arkon to have a divine instrument at a young age. I will let him increase his powers with training and using the second method. The third will have to wait. I want him to understand what it means to do such an important action.

Such an important decision should not be taken by others. He will have to make such a decision himself. Persephone also agrees with me.

(Thanatos Pov)

He is truly remarkable. I remember that Melinoe was not so in tune with her domains.

Its darkness has already reached thirty meters, although it is not increasing more. Really very remarkable, to be able to achieve such results at the first workout.

He seems very good at sword fighting.

Arkon's movements are becoming slower and slower. Better stop here.

"I would say that for now it can be enough." I say I make Arkon stop.

Arkon suddenly becomes tired. His breathing is slightly labored.

"Why am I so tired?" He asks.

"You didn't notice, but you've just started using one of your domains." I say.

"What?!" He exclaimed.

"You did it by instinct. A common thing among you deities. The first few times it can be a draining experience." Thanatos says.

"Oh, what domain did I use?" He asks.

"You used shadows, such power can be tiring." I say.

Besides, I know it best of all. My father's powers are very dangerous. There's a good reason why powers related to night and darkness are so rare.

The only person who could counterbalance my father's power was Aither. Even then, my father's power is present. By hiding, in a way that few can understand.

Arkon, doesn't seem enthusiastic about my answer. His face is filled with disappointment. It seemed that he is not too happy with the dominance with which he was born.

"You don't seem very happy with my answer. Would you have preferred your other domain?!" I say.

"It's not like that, Thanatos. However, I learned that it is a domain very much related to evil." Says Arkon.

"Yes, you could say so. Darkness is also very much related to concepts such as unhappiness or other negative meanings." I say.

"So I am an evil god." He asks.

"No, you are you and you alone. It won't be your domains that will make you evil." I say

"You say so, but I know that we gods are strongly influenced by our domains." He says.

"This is true, your species has impulses that cannot be controlled. You are likely to do many morally questionable actions in the future. However, remember that you are still a person, Arkon. You decide which deity to be." I say.

I actually have my doubts about that. All the gods end up being changed by their domains. Arkon is young and the influence of his domains is small. Melinoe was like that too, but after a few years she became what she is today.

Arkon may be destined to become like his sister. No matter how great his will will will be, no one can go against his nature. Moreover, even the dominion over the blood is not a domain that will help him.

Blood is a powerful domino, but it's like magic. In percentage I could say that the dominance of blood is good at 49% neutral at 2% and evil at 49%.

As a mortal cannot breathe underwater, the gods cannot depart from their domains. We Protogenos are like that too. Of such weight are the [divine laws].

I say goodbye to Arkon and go back to reading my book. Many people have died this year. Many more will be harvested this winter. The memory of the gods, as fresh as the waters of the Styx. The wrath of Demeter will mark the end of many humans again this year.

"Thank you for helping him. But maybe you went too far." A voice familiar to me says.

I lift my head from my book and see my lord beside me.

"I don't see why it should be a problem. Young people shouldn't know too much at this age." I say.

"I know, but we both know he's right. His dominions will not allow him to be like me and Persephone. She'll probably be like Melinoe." He says.

"Mh, I might try to find out something." I say.

"Feel free to act Thanatos, as long as you don't tell me what you're going to discover." He says.

"Anyway, there's no reason to worry. He will always be your child." I say.

"Persephone said the same thing." He says.

"It could... but with a lot of effort." I say.

"I heard about Makaria's son." Hades says.

"It's not the first, but I doubt it will be the last." I say

"Me too, Thanatos. I don't like the situation." He says.

"Are you referring to the situation above?" I ask.

"I can't help it. The wars of Ares, the various famines made me take many. And now... Winter will come." I say.

"Not this year, my dear Thanatos. Demeter desires to spend the winter in my kingdom." He says nervously.

"Oh." I say.

"Ja." He says.