Chapter 75 : Dealing with Hades

"Now I can understand why Hade's wife has secret visitors," said Alex seeing the underworld atmosphere.

"Yeah, anyone will do that when they stay at a place like this," said Annabeth agreeing with Alex

Soon they arrived at a big castle. The boat stopped at the entrance to the castle.

"This is Lord Hades' castle, and I cannot take you back. You are on your own," said the ferryman ordering them to get off.

The four walked into the castle

"Where can we find Hades in this big castle?" wondered Grover.

When the four were wondering where to find Hades.

Then a woman came wearing a black ball gown with her front legs exposed

Seeing four people, she said

"Two half gods, a satyr, and an unknown person who cannot see through his origin", as she approached Alex hoping to touch him.

But Annabeth came in front of Alex stopping her

"Oh, it seems he has an overprotective woman with him," she said in a playful voice.

"What do you guys want in this hellish place?"

"We want to meet Hades," said Grover

"Why do you guys want to visit that guy," said the woman in an annoying tone.

"Persephone, what are you doing there? Come here quickly " a loud voice came

"You bastard, I'm welcoming your guests," Persephone said angrily.

"So you are Hade's wife, Persephone?" asked Alex

"Yes, I'm that unlucky woman," said Persephone while showing the way to the castle's centre.

As they neared the fireplace, a middle-aged slim man with long curly hair and a rock band dress faced them with sunken eyes sitting on the sofa.

Seeing Percy the man stood up from the sofa and faced Percy

" Nephew, welcome " and stretched his hands welcoming him

But Percy who was carrying the shield and sword did not answer

Grover asked, "So you're Hades?"

"Yes, I'm," said hades

"Man, I didn't expect you to look like this. This look suits you," said Grover.

"Hades remember me," said Alex

As Hades saw Alex, his eyes widened

"You are the person that attacked me in the half-blood camp "

"Who are you?" How can you harm me? You are not half-god as I can feel it "

"You don't need to know that, now say where is Percy's mother "

"We have a deal. Give me the lightning bolt and exchange it for your mother, Percy " said Hades.

"I don't have the bolt," said Percy

"You don't have it? Really?''

"You are not joking are you?"

"Yes, I'm not the lightning thief."

"Then why are you here?"

"Since you know, I didn't steal the lighting, I hope you release my mother "

"Do you think I'm an idiot?" Hades asked angrily.

And then he took a sphere with a candle in the middle and smashed it to the ground. Brown smoke rose from the broken sphere and it took on a human form. Just then, it changed into Percy's mom

Seeing his mother, Percy threw the shield that he was carrying and it fell to the ground. Alex felt a source of lightning on the shield. When he took the shield, he saw a lightning bolt concealed under the handle.

Then he took out the lightning bolt. Seeing the lightning bolt in Alex's hand, Hades said

"Oh, then you have the lightning bolt, now hand it over," said Hades turning into his demon form

"No, I don't think so," said Alex as he

"Give it to me, if you don't want to die," said Hades in a threatening voice.

"Do you think you can kill me? Why don't you try?" said Alex provoking Hades

"You I will kill you, "said Hades as he punched Alex

Alex dodged the punch by moving backwards. He threw the lightning bolt upwards and gathered all his power and summoned lightning in his right hand. As he wanted to end this in one punch.

"here is the lightning bolt, you want ' said Alex as he appeared in front of hades and punched in his chest.

Hades saw the lightning in Alex's hands and became alert. He put his hands in front of his chest in a defensive manner to stop the attack.

As the punch hit Hades, he flew backwards and crashed into the wall. The wall cracked and Hades lost consciousness because of Alex's lightning power.

Even with his strength suppressed, dealing with people like Hades is a piece of cake for Alex.

"You are weak, even though that punch can't kill you, it can cause you to lose conciseness," said Alex as he saw Hades not moving.

Then Alex caught the lightning bolt that had been thrown upwards previously.

"This bolt is nothing special. It has the same strength as my lightning now."

"it is of no use to me "

'By the system analyze it, maybe it is useful in the future, where I can't use my abilities "

[Analysis complete]

[5,000,000 points are required to build a lightning bolt]

'System, why is this that costly? "

[Host the lightning bolt which the system is making is a weapon which grows as your Thunder divinity increases]

[Since it's a growth weapon it's costly]

[Don't compare it to the bolt you are holding]

[The difference is like land and sky]

'Oh, as expected of you, you are great ]

[Thank you, host]

'Okay construct that bolt for me '

[It will take 6 months to construct the bolt since it involves many principles which are used for the construction of a bolt without any flaws]

[Do you still wish to proceed?]

'Yes'

"Alex, where did you find the lightning bolt?" asked Annabeth

Hearing that Alex came out of his thoughts and saw the four looking at him.