The orange hellfire surrounding the deep red castle appeared exceptionally intense, while the castle's perimeter was almost entirely covered by hordes of blue-green undead.
They gathered here in great numbers, just to witness the heroic feat of that human hero who bravely ventured into the trials of hell.
However, the excitement and anticipation that were once on their faces have now vanished without a trace.
Instead, he had a blank and confused look on his face.
Contrary to their expectations, the Hell Trials did not appear to begin as scheduled.
For a moment, the area around the underworld was filled with a dense murmur of whispers, the atmosphere thick with unease and curiosity.
These wandering souls were not the only ones puzzled; Hades, the ruler of the underworld, was also among them.
He sat on that deep red, gilded giant chair, his brows also furrowed.
The atmosphere around them was unusually heavy, and the entire underworld did not experience the expected tremors or shaking.
In the past, every time that human girl began her trial, it would cause the entire underworld to rumble and tremble.
Logically, he should already be with Persephone, in the best viewing spot of the Hell Trial.
However, they remain in the underworld.
Hades smirked, his black beard swaying slightly with his breath.
"Hmph, is that dog thief starting to get scared?"
It wasn't that Hades was arrogant.
But this time, he would never show mercy as he had before.
He will give it his all and take this final battle seriously.
They no longer viewed the other party as a mere trial participant, but as a true enemy.
Hades thought coldly.
If the other party truly fails this trial, he will make them experience the severe punishment for failure.
Their souls will be sent to the deepest hell, where they will be tormented by fire forever.
"Perhaps they want more time."
Thinking about this, Hades couldn't help but speculate.
After all, the trial hasn't started yet after so long, so they might be considering whether to proceed or retreat.
Because if they don't start it, they can cancel the test.
They continued training until they were strong enough to be 100% certain of passing the trial.
But... Hades frowned again.
He had a premonition, a feeling that things shouldn't be this way.
Because this approach contradicts their current behavior.
After all, they had already announced this trial with great fanfare.
It even attracted the countless souls of the dead who worshipped that human girl.
Although it is unknown why they are so determined to collect the worship and adoration of these spirits of the underworld.
But if they decide to give up halfway, it could deeply disappoint the souls wandering in the underworld.
All their previous efforts will likely be in vain.
The dead will not worship a cowardly coward.
Seeing Hades' furrowed brows, even Persephone, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but feel puzzled.
She rested her chin on her hand, her eyes sparkling with contemplation.
"Strange, the trial should have already begun by now."
As she was thinking, she seemed to suddenly remember something and gently nudged Hades' shoulder with her elbow.
As if deliberately reminding him, he asked:
Can you check where they are now?
For Hades, the ruler of the underworld, finding out a human's location in the underworld is an easy task.
His crimson eyes, known as "the spear of nothingness piercing the underworld," are said to be able to see into every corner of the underworld.
Hades' gaze could penetrate any obstacle and survey the entire underworld without omission, should he so choose.
His body can also appear anywhere in the underworld at will.
Therefore, Hades agreed to Persephone's request without hesitation.
He was also extremely curious about what Erica and Victor were doing at that moment.
Hades straightened up and leaned back in the ornately carved crimson chair.
He rested his cheek on one hand and closed his eyes.
A crimson energy surged from the depths of his eyes, like a shimmering stream that gradually filled them.
A moment later, Hades slowly opened his eyes, and two blazing, frenzied flames burned deep within his crimson eyes.
His gaze pierced through the underworld, quickly searching for Erica's whereabouts throughout the entire realm.
However, he soon realized something was wrong.
"……strangeness."
The humans who should have been clearly visible to him have now vanished without a trace.
The entrance to the trial passage was deserted, and the open door revealed a patch of burning hellfire.
This scene caused Hades to widen his crimson eyes in surprise.
Perhaps it was the scene before him that made him feel for the first time that his brain wasn't quite up to the task.
Because the trial channel has been opened.
However, nothing changed in the underworld.
Normally, when the trial begins, the Underworld will transform into a massive arena, completely enveloping the lower levels of the Underworld.
The outer perimeter of the underworld is isolated by raging hellfire, forming a dark, high platform-like seating area.
But now that the trial has begun, not only the Underworld, but the entire Underworld has remained silent.
Hades quickened his search as he pondered the matter.
Soon, he finally found Erica on a vast plain.
Barren wilderness.
This wilderness was originally a desolate area in the underworld.
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