“Celestial White Star, Balron Lune greets Hades-Sama!”

Balron Lune performed a ceremonial kowtow, his ultimate response in seeing the Reincarnation of the God of Underworld in person. This pleased Soma, and he beckoned Lune to give him his prized weapon, the Underworld Fire Whip.

“The Eons have been harsh on this weapon.”

‘’Let me awaken it’s true essence.”

“If you can bring out its true power, then you are fated to wield it.”

“If not, I task you to find someone suitable to wield it.”

“For the latter task, It does not matter if the suitable wielder is an enemy or not.”

“Understood?”

Balron Lune replied without any hesitation.

“Yes, Lord Hades-sama!”

As Soma held the Underworld Fire Whip, he infused a sliver of his Holy Powers, Chaos Powers, Powers of Hades and Unholy Powers into it. This caused the whip to undergo numerous changes.

“This is the Unsealed Underworld Fire Whip.”

“Take it, Balron Lune.”

”You will know if you are fated with it or not in the next Holy War, a few days from now.”

“I will summon all of you by then, but for now continue the status quo here, in your post.”

Balron Lune kneeled in one knee as he nodded solemnly and full of confidence.

“As you wish, your Majesty!”

After taking care of things in the First Prison, Soma continued making his way towards the 2nd Prison of Hell. Slowly, one step at a time, traversed the Dark Valley of the Wind, the Valley which connects the 1st and 2nd prisons. When Soma was in the middle of the Valley, he thrusted his Hakuba Blade towards the ground. It was followed by a mild shaking of the valley. If one would look closely, the Unholy Blade seemed to be alive, as if it was absorbing the powers of the Underworld towards itself.

Soma then sat down in a meditative pose as he urged the Hakuba Blade to absorb as much Underworld Power and Essence as it could.

“Once I finish absorbing all of these Underworld Power and Essence, I’ll be one step closer to you, Alone” Soma muttered to himself.

Soma grinned as he saw the Hakuba Blade turning grayish.

“The higher the amount of Underworld Power and Essence that it absorbs, the darker the Blade should get.”

“I’ll be properly equipped once I finish absorbing the powers at the 4 Focal Points of the Underworld.”

After the time it takes for an incense to burn, the Hakuba Blade finished absorbing all the power and essences within the Dark Valley. This prompted Soma to open his eyes and caress the blade with zest. He then resumed his journey towards the 2nd prison of Hell, ascending the steps slowly, one step at a time. Upon arriving at the gates, he was greeted by Sphinx Pharaoh and the latter’s sonic attack.

“Balance of Curse!”

Soma let the sonic attack from Sphinx Pharaoh’s harp hit him. After a couple of breaths, Pharaoh could not believe that his attack was ineffective.

“Impossible!”

“Who are you? How can you resist my attack?”

“Only Hades-sama and the 3 Judges of the Underworld are more powerful than me if I am in the 2nd Prison!”

“I do not believe that I cannot stop you!”

“Kiss in the Darkness!”

Pharaoh once again attacked, using his more powerful technique. This annoyed Soma, causing the latter to wave his hand.

“How dare you!”

“A mere guardian of Hell! A lowly servant of this Lord!”

“Kneel! Sphinx Pharaoh!”

Sphinx Pharaoh’s attacks were dispelled and the former was forced to kneel with unprecedented pressure emanating from Soma. With the latter’s irritation, Pharaoh was forced to kowtow with his face, and he was unable to prevent himself from doing so.

“How, do you understand what you have done?”

“Both you and Charon chose to learn the hard way.”

“Only Lune was sensible amongst you three.”

Although bloodied, Sphinx Pharaoh did not let out even a breath. He was genuinely scared for failing to recognize his Lord.

“Please forgive me, Hades-sama!”

“I deserved to die a thousand deaths!”

“Please accept my heart as my offering to appease your anger!”

Pharaoh was about to plunge his right hand towards his heart, but Soma stopped him lazily.

“Enough!”

“This will be the first and last time.”

“Wait for my summons a few days from now, on the Eve of the Holy War.”

“For now, maintain the status quo, same with Charon and Lune.”

Pharaoh was overjoyed that he didn’t need to offer his heart any longer.

“Yes, Hades-sama!”

Without even looking back at Pharaoh, Soma slowly made his way towards the Underworld Flower Fields which he needs to traverse in order to get into the 3rd Prison.

“What beautiful flowers.”

“Mina, I know you’ll love these flowers.”

“I’ll make sure to take you here, if ever I survive the upcoming battle.”

Lost in thought, Soma laid down on the flowers. He easily fell asleep. Unknown to him, he was being watched by Lyra Orphee, the Silver Saint of the Lyra Constellation. Being able to survive in the Underworld without the protection of Athena’s Blood, it’s rumoured the Orphee has strength that surpasses the 3 Judges of the Underworld. He is also rumoured to have attained Omega, or the Peak of the Eight Sense, though being a mortal, and a Silver Saint to boot.

Without emitting any sound, Orphee made his way towards Soma, all the while holding his Harp. When he was about three meters away from Soma, he stopped and sat down in a meditative pose.

“I know you are awake, Lord of the Underworld, King of Darkness, Dark Lord Soma.”

“It’s fated that we are to meet here.”

“I know the burden that you carry.”

“But mere words cannot move me.”

“Show me your conviction!”

“Let me feel your resolve!”

Within a beat, Lyra Orphee began playing his Harp. Soma’s Primary Soul, Secondary Soul and Tertiary Soul were sucked towards the Darkest abyss of Hell.