Lord Shadow

Chapter 1856: Oath to An Ancient Being

Chronos look at Poseidon like he was disappointed at him ”Impetuous, brash and arrogant. You are just a slightly good version of Zeus. At least Zeus was quite humble before he defeated me. And of course, after defeating me, he is swollen with pride and the belief that he is invincible” ”But his arrogance at least has some basis. You consort with nymphs and you fight people under the protection of Olympus and yet you still have this impetuous brashness to you like you are invincible.”

Hades look at Chronos and shakes his head ”There is no need to provoke him father. He is provoked enough that he would have punch you if I release the pressure upon him.”

But Chronos does not seem to care ”release my chains and I could beat him down so bad he would be crying for his mother”

Hades only shakes his head. ”Will you help me?” ”With what?” ”Olympus. Zeus needed help. He could not win. Not now when all of the Olympians is disunited and losing.” ”Whatʼs in it for me?” Chronos did not even ask who is attacking. He doesnʼt know yet but he probably doesnʼt care

After all, for what reason he would have to help a bunch of his own children that rebel against him and chuck him into Tartarus

Tartarus is not a care facility for the old. It is a torture room. But one word from Hades makes Chronos eyes shines like never before ”Freedom” he pause for a second and then added ”I will give you freedom from Tartarus” Chronos was happy for a second before he narrowed his eyes ”Then what about the cycle? Who would be the big bad guy that attack Olympus this time?” ”I could always tweak it” Hades said ”After all, Jade Empire have a few methods when it is about doing the cycle. Sometimes they would call that Monkey. Other times, they would call upon the saints to make the play that they have always play. There is no reason why I could not do the same. After all, the cycle beginning is determined by me. Not Zeus. Not Poseidon. Not any of the Elder Gods. Me. Because I rule the Underworld”

He sighed and then he added ”maybe this time it would be the giants.” ”Gaia is not an easy opponent” ”I am also not an easy opponent” Hades replied back and Chronos only laughed at this

For a moment there is silence between them

Then Chronos ask ”Why didnʼt you ask me to help you with the Child of the End?” ”Will you help me?” And Chronos shook his head

And that is why Hades did not ask. Because he already knows the answer. Why ask when the answer is already there

But he is curious. Why would his father would not help him in this matter? Is it because he sees it as hopeless ”Why?” Hades ask

And Chronos smiles ”Because I donʼt think you could win”

Hearing this Hades only smiles

The answer did not fall short of his expectation

Chronos could see the smile and he could guess what Hades is thinking about ”The young is always brave. And they have all kinds of dreams. It is not that easy to subvert fate and destiny”

He paused for a second and then added ”Sometimes, there is some loopholes and you think you can get away from it, you think you can outsmart it. And there lies the trap. They give you hope. And when you think you got it all figure out, that is when they crush you down”

Hades hearing this could understand.

But he did not say anything to acknowledge Chronos thoughts. Because he did not believe it. Or maybe because he sees a new hope

This hope is illusory but he wanted to believe in it. A last struggle. Maybe this is the only time when he could bet.

Maybe this is the only chance to try

Chronos then look at Poseidon and sneered. ”Youʼre going to cooperate with him?” and he snorted. ”Poseidon is not a reliable ally. He is rash. Temperamental. Zeus is wise at times. But when he is stubborn, you could not move him. Poseidon on the other hand is stubborn all the time, unable to listen to advice, have an inferiority complex”

Poseidon hearing this only scoffed. But it is clear he is angry. The only reason he did not lash out is because he could not use his power to do anything

Instead of appearing even more weak, he simply ignored Chronos words. Chronos smiles as he could see that his words did have an effect in Poseidon.

Hades did not answer to any of this. It is not useful. Chronos would never change his mind and Hades also would not change his mind

It is a bet. Of course, now there is many more that is betting. And just because many beings are betting on the same thing, doesnʼt mean that the bet would be right

Sometimes it would just create more losers. ”Zeus, will you help him?” Hades ask again and Chronos laugh

It is clear Hades ignores his words. ”Young people are always like this. They are too hopeful”

For a moment there is another silence between them ”Who are they fighting right now?” ”Eternal Horizon” ”Ra?” ”Ra”

And Chronos nodded ”it has been a long time” Then Chronos ask ”Is your promise true?” ”I swear it on the Styx river” Hades said.

But Chronos shakes his head ”No, no, no. Not on the Styx. Thatʼs your river” Hades could only glare at his father ”Then what should I swear it on”

Chronos smiles ”Not a what. But who? Swear it on Reorgan name”

Poseidon eyebrows raised up ”Who is Reorgan?ʼ Poseidon does not know this name. And why does one swears by his name? What kind of being is this that even his father would rather swore on his name?

But Hades has heard this name before. He researched it before. In ancient text of a bygone era.

Of a taboo era.

He read it in Orvan. That was the first time he saw that name. And it was the first time he get a clue of why the Etherna War happens.

Hades sighed ”The Eterna of Oath and Promises. His name counts?” he added ”After all this time? Still?”

And Chronos smiles and nodded ”They are the building blocks of everything. Everything that happened, happened because it was destined. Everything happens now.... is because of them”

And then Chronos added ”And protect me after I am out. Donʼt let your brother and sister trying to find some loophole and try to stuff me back in here”

Hades sighed ”Fine. If you help Zeus defeat Ra, I will free you from the bounds of Tartarus after the battle is done. And protect you-”

Before Hades could finish his words Chronos interjected again ”Ah, ah, you forget someone. And all the other Titans that would follow me into battle”

Hades eyes glares and blue flames appears in his eyes. ”Tread lightly father. Just because I am giving you a chance, does not mean I could be taken advantage of”

Chronos smiles showing his dirty teeth ”You donʼt expect me to drive away Ra with myself. I am strong, son. But I am not that strong.

Ra probably brings his entire host of armies and generals. Alone, I could only delay the inevitable. You want Olympus to tide this crisis, you have to let go more than myself” ”The other Titans?” ”Donʼt play coy with me, Hades. You should have seen this coming. Youʼre just bargaining now” ”Will you bring all of them out?”

Chronos smiles ”Some could stay. But some should come out. Who knows what the others would do when they know you made a promise to me” ”Fine”

Hades then said the words ”If you help Zeus defeat Ra and the other army of the Eternal Horizon, I will free you from the bounds of Tartarus after the battle is done. And protect you and the other Titans that you brought up. I swear it under the name of Reorgan”

BOOM”

There is a sound in his soul that seems like the sound of thunder. And then Hades could feel something biding on him. He did not know where it binds him but he could feel it

And Chronos smiles ”Now, release me” Hades waves his hand and the chains broke down and turns to dust. The hills that is connected to this chains also broke down

A wind of the Tartarus came by and the dust is swept away by the wind

The moment he is released, there is a faint hum in the air. Reality around Chronos began to cave in. Like it is being pressured.

HONG!

GOING!

The sound of the humming grows stronger

Crack!

Crack!

And Chronos is engulfed by a brilliant golden lights. Sahdows that is hovering around him, souls and wraith around him flee and the air around him began to change

Full of life force, full of power, force of creation swirls around him. He is transforming becoming bigger and bigger

His withered frame began to straightens.

His frailty is burned away and he is reborn

The Titan of Time appears again!