Chapter 64 - Fooled

"I don't get the perspective of mortals as to why would they fear you just because of your facial features."

Hades spoke as if he doesn't notice the aura Joren unconsciously emits. With the way he moves and with the way he talks, it's like he's finding trouble while not at the same time.

This intrigued the God of the Dead. As the moment passed together with Joren, Hades could feel his potential. However, in his eyes, this lesser undead have reached his limit the moment he had died.

'This man might be after his half-soul that Allecto holds. Is he trying to trick me?'

Hades smirked behind the shadow that his hood casts. He doesn't know if he should be angered or be amused. What he does know is that Joren brought an eventful day. That, he's willing to forgive.

"That's fine, I don't understand them either. The only thing that's different on me from the others is how I clench my eyebrows." Joren commented before moving on to the next topic, "What do you usually do in here?"

The question was a little abrupt but Hades responded.

"I simply oversee the UnderWorld using the ghouls scattered around. They are a part of my will and senses."

Hades said, omitting the part that he rarely does use his ghouls for the reason that it was a hassle. If something happens, then he would be notified so it would be stupid for him to always be on guard.

By omitting this part, Joren 'realized' that Hades must've already known his plans since some ghouls must've overheard him talk, or saw him being suspicious.

'Judging by what's happening right now, it's either this God is playing with me or he doesn't have any idea what I'm up to.' Joren was more inclined to think of the former option as the truth.

After all, this is a God he's talking about. The only upside is that the danger is still not in sight. Joren has no choice but to go with the glow. He didn't trust the oath at all. He didn't trust the oath for its efficacy but because it doesn't guarantee his safety.

Nothing is stopping Hades from disrupting Joren during the trial. If that even happens, there's zero chance that Joren will succeed.

'Sorry, mother.'

The only thing he could do now was to give his all while not going too far. For the rest of the day, Joren accompanied Hades.

How could he entertain a God? Should he treat them as another person? From the conversation they were having, Hades was covered with a thick mist of mysteriousness that a mortal like Joren couldn't understand.

This God doesn't show any emotions at all.

'I've seen through Megaera, although a little bit, but still, I understood that Goddess. These beings shouldn't be far from humans. What they have is immortal life and almost, unlimited power. If I have that kind of power, what will I become?'

Joren tried to put himself in their shoes but he just couldn't imagine living for so long.

Just like that, the day ended without Joren being able to do anything more than just go with the flow, accompanying Hades. He couldn't understand what this God was thinking at all so he wouldn't be surprised if he failed this test.

Meanwhile, Persephone and Allecto were still following the two. Blended into the crowd, even Hades didn't notice them. His guard was down, knowing that even if everyone attacked him at the moment, they wouldn't be able to do anything.

After some time, Persephone went to the restroom, leaving Allecto standing outside.

'Now, where are they?'

She looked at where Hades and Joren were supposed to be but found nothing.

'Hm? We lost them.'

But Allecto didn't worry that much and eventually, a cloaked figure approach her.

"Lord, sorry for the waiting."

However, it was not Persephone's voice, instead, it was from the lesser undead who took some of her interest.

Allecto thought and smirked while Joren kept speaking, 'Heh, look at him. He can't even tell the Lord from everyone else. This is why he is called a lesser undead.'

Meanwhile, just outside the public restroom, two cloaked people saw each other.

"Joren" "Al"

They both called out at the same time, interrupting each other.

'Huh?' 'Huh?' they were both stupefied…

…

"I didn't know that Gods are even superior in pissing speed."

'Huh? What did he just say?' Allecto failed to process what she just heard.

"But anyway, we should get going and explore that area."

Joren pointed out.

'Wait, don't just change the topic!'

Allecto thought but wasn't able to respond.

"Is something wrong, Lord?" Joren asked since Allecto whom he thought was Hades was neither responding nor moving.

Eventually, Allecto replied.

"Ger… I'm fine…" she spoke with a heavy and hoarse voice.

"Is your throat fine…?"

"I have a… little sore throat."

Allecto acted as Hades while resisting to laugh out loud.

"Oh…" Joren never thought that a God like Hades would have a sore throat, "Do you want water or anything?"

'Does she think that she's fooling me? Heh, so cute…' Joren thought.

"No, I'm fine. It'll go away after some time."

Allecto was getting excited thinking that she's fooling Joren.

'This is so fucking funny! Kahahahaha! What should I say?'

Thinking of something mischievous but after some thought, Allecto remembered that she's taking Hades' image. She couldn't carelessly say anything so she just played it safe and asked a question.

"I am curious about something. What do you like about Allecto?"

Allecto was laughing in her mind while not knowing that Joren was always thinking that she's cute.

"Oh, I thought I've already answered that question, earlier, Lord? But…" Joren then retold what he told Hades back then.

Allecto just asked for fun but didn't think that Joren left his life for her.

'At least, I know he's serious. But it's stupid of him to think that he could take my hand, kahaha! Although, I wouldn't hate a man serious about me.'

Allecto, who naively fell in love with con men due to their sweet words just to be angered and disappointed in the end, was affected by Joren's serious words. With the hood covering Joren's face, Allecto couldn't help but think of Joren saying these words with his 'sleeping face'

Wanting to hear more, she asked.

"Will you do anything for her?"

"Of course, if not, I wouldn't be here."

"I see, so for you, Allecto is the perfect woman." Allecto then began praising even herself but was then stopped by Joren's remark.

"No, I don't think Miss Allecto is perfect."

"... huh? What do you mean?" Allecto stopped all her thoughts and looked at Joren. If no shadows are covering their faces, Joren would've seen her glaring daggers at him.

But even without seeing her face, he could tell that she's getting angry by what he said.

'Her voice is getting closer to Hades' voice' he thought.

"When I first encountered Miss Allecto, I've immediately found a flaw in her."

"What is that flaw?"

Allecto didn't think that she's actually perfect. That was just to flatter herself. However, this amoeba was trying to point it out. It was gravely insulting!

"As expected of the Goddess of Anger, she has some anger issues."

The moment that left out of Joren's mouth, a vein popped out of Allecto's forehead as the surrounding people began to feel a suffocating pressure surround them.

"What?"

A literal fog fumed out of her mouth when she replied with a voice that is deeper than Hades'.

"Miss Allecto is also naive and a bit selfish, I think."

Sparks could be seen flying off from the shadow under the hood as Allecto grit her teeth. The only thing that's stopping her from smashing Joren right there and then was because he was still Hades' guest.

Thinking that a lesser undead thinks of her that way, Allecto feels both shame and anger.

"Grr!! How dare-!"

"That's when I fell deeper in love."

"Eh?" Allecto's voice suddenly squeaked when Joren interrupted her.

"Sorry for the wording, Lord, but I think that flawed side of her is cute. When I saw her like that, I can't help but giggle. She's just making me want her more."

"R-really?"

Not just her normal voice but Allecto muttered while subconsciously using her flirtatious voice.

Again, Allecto is a woman who have fallen for countless con men on the internet. This time, it was personal as she imagined Joren with his 'sleeping face' saying those words to her.

'D-did he just say that he loves that side of mine too!?'

Ba-dump!*

'That's impossible!'

Allecto internally panicked as she make one step back. She held her chest as she feels suffocated for some reason. However, it doesn't feel bad at all. It was even accompanied by the feeling of butterflies in her stomach.

'N-no way…!'

Before Joren could say anything more, Allecto turned around ran away, leaving Joren behind.