The Story of Typhon - (5)

"You will be cast into Tartarus for eternity."

I donned the Kynee, feeling the familiar sensation of disappearing from the world and stepping into another realm.

"You... you coward! Where did you hide?"

Boom!

Typhon smashed the spot where I had been, sweeping the area with storms, but I was already gone.

[Zeus, let's proceed with Athena's plan.] [Alright, I'll send the clouds at the right moment.]

From the slash I inflicted on Typhon, it was clear. Even wielding the Scythe of Adamantine, I couldn't decapitate him in one strike.

Despite his weakened state, Typhon was the monster that had defeated the entirety of Olympus. His body's hardness was beyond imagination, and even Zeus's lightning, which could rend the world, only caused him pain.

Crack!

"Take this, Typhon!" "Aaargh!"

When I infiltrated Olympus and retrieved the Scythe while wearing the Kynee, I intended to be the one to decapitate Typhon.

But when I arrived on the battlefield and asked the other gods to create an opening, only Athena suggested a different approach.

[Uncle, only Zeus can decapitate that monster.] [Even considering that I wield the Scythe of Adamantine?] [Yes. Deliberately reveal yourself to Typhon. He is a powerful but inexperienced monster.]

I couldn't deliver a fatal blow with the Scythe alone. If we dragged the battle out, Typhon might escape.

Zeus, who could decapitate Typhon, was his primary target. Therefore, I needed to divert Typhon's attention and secretly pass the Scythe to Zeus.

While Typhon was on guard against the invisible assassin, the Scythe would already be in Zeus's hands.

That was the plan of the goddess of war and wisdom.

"Hades! You hide like a rat! Arrgh!"

The fiercest storm yet raged over Mount Olympus. The frantic flailing of a monster anxious about the assassin with the most dangerous weapon targeting him.

Inevitably, the vigilance towards Zeus weakened.

"Wasn't I fighting you, Ares? Don't get distracted, Typhon!"

The god of war, who could exert his full power in fierce combat, leaped back into the fray, charging at Typhon.

"Watch closely, Typhon, and see the flames of Olympus's forge!"

Hephaestus, the god of fire and forge, raised his hammer high, engulfing the surrounding land in flames. With Demeter's tacit approval, the fiery inferno grew immense, reaching the clouds.

Typhon responded by summoning another massive whirlwind, creating a gigantic fiery storm connecting earth and sky.

Rumble—

[Now, Zeus. I'll pass the Scythe.] [Send it with the rainbow cloud, brother.]

With the fiery storm blurring Typhon's vision, this was the chance.

A peculiar rainbow-colored cloud spread, and I subtly placed the Scythe within it.

"Arrgh!"

The snakes making up Typhon's hair spat lightning and venom furiously. As he realized, the gods were gradually gaining the upper hand.

If only it hadn't been for those deceitful Moirai and the treacherous human!

"Monster, I, Poseidon, am here!"

Boom! Crash!

Once again, Poseidon's trident, charged with blue divine power, struck Typhon's face. But the real threat lay elsewhere.

"Hades! The lord of the underworld hides like a vile rat!"

The invisible assassin, wielding the Scythe of Adamantine, targeted him from the shadows. The Scythe had wounded even the untrapped Typhon.

If there was any opening, the sharp blade would fly towards his neck.

As Typhon fought the gods, constantly on guard against the unseen assassin, he sensed something. A sinister attack from behind—there!

Slash!

A chilling slash tore his back, spilling golden ichor, but Typhon's lips curled into a smile. Assassins are only fearsome when unseen; now, he knew the attacker's location.

Boom!

A storm-encased foot smashed towards the direction of the attack. The ground cracked, creating a minor earthquake.

"Got you, wretch!" "Cough..."

On the ground lay Hades, the Kynee removed, bleeding ichor from his mouth.

With a victorious grin, Typhon searched for the Scythe. Once he reclaimed it, there would be nothing to fear.

But the Scythe was nowhere to be seen. Scanning the area with his divine vision, he saw nothing.

"Grr..."

Hades's cold smile mocked Typhon's confusion. The powerful presence behind him confirmed it—Zeus!

"The battle was hard-fought, but it ends here, Typhon!"

Zeus's lightning hadn't struck recently...

Slash—

Typhon's vision flipped and then went dark.

Boom!

"Phew..."

Zeus, wielding the Scythe, decapitated Typhon in a single strike. Instantly, the raging storm ceased.

Typhon's body collapsed, lifeless, and his head rolled on the ground, covered in dirt.

We had won.

Gaia's ultimate weapon, aimed at Olympus, was defeated by the combined efforts of the gods.

Had Typhon attacked the underworld and freed the Titans, we might have lost. His downfall was his arrogance, relying solely on his power.

"Cough..."

Taking Typhon's attack to create an opening had left me quite battered. The ichor flowing from my mouth showed the immense strength he possessed.

I picked up the Scythe lying next to Typhon's severed head. Did Zeus miss his neck because it was too tough?

Prodding the lifeless head, I confirmed it was in a state of temporary death.

[A perfect opening would be created if you took a hit. Removing the Kynee would surely deceive Typhon...]

Athena, were you getting back at me for the Great Flood incident? Did I overwork you back then?

"Hades! Are you alright?!"

Don't cry, Hestia. We are immortal beings, you know that.

Even experienced gods who had fought the Titans were shaken by this battle. Hestia, although gentle, fought fiercely when necessary.

"This was truly dangerous. Who knew Gaia could create such a monster." "Mount Olympus is in ruins. What now?" "We must rebuild it. The nymphs and lower gods will have to work hard."

As the battle ended, the gods began to gather, treating their wounds and catching their breath.

The ichor flowing from their bodies cast a golden glow, illuminating the surroundings. Ares seemed particularly badly injured.

With Typhon defeated, it was time to clean up.

"Brother Hades, we'll repay you for coming to Olympus's aid." "Hmph, Zeus. I'd like a reward." "...Poseidon, you too."

"My arrows, as bright as the sun, couldn't pierce him..." "I almost became the prey instead of the hunter."

"The land, my child, is utterly devastated. I'm sorry, but it couldn't be helped." "Lady Demeter, I'll try my best to restore nature."

"Pan, follow me. We need to ensure there are no remnants of Typhon's forces." "Understood, Lord Hades."

With Pan, I began to search the area for any remaining monsters. We needed to deal with Delphyne and any other creatures Typhon might have left behind.

Leaving Typhon's decapitated head behind, we moved through the ruins. With the gods present, they could handle any situation.

Pan's animal companions spread out to search for monsters. Listening to the whispers of the forest and field, Pan called me.

"A strange creature is in a cave nearby."

We found it.

Following Pan to a nearby cave, I indeed sensed the presence of a monster. It was weaker than Delphyne but still a remnant of Typhon's forces.

"This is the cave."

Entering the cave Pan indicated, we were greeted by a black dog lying lazily on the ground. The beast yawned widely, its eyes glowing with the same monstrous light as Typhon's, suggesting it was of his bloodline.

Noticing our approach, the dog stood and growled, looking somewhat endearing. But... the dog had three heads?

"Hmm, it seems to be a weak monster, so I'll handle it."

Pan extended his hand, and the plants around the cave intertwined to form a sharp spear. The plant spear seemed ready to pierce the three-headed dog, but...

Grrr... Arf! Arf!

The dog bit the spear mid-air, breaking it. Even a weak monster possessed some skill.

"Damn monster..."

Pan, glancing at me, concentrated his green divine power in his hands. He seemed embarrassed, perhaps feeling he'd lost face in front of me.

"Leave it. I'll take care of it." "What? There's no need for you to..."

For a weak monster like this, the Scythe isn't necessary.

Drawing the Styx sword, I approached the dog, which hesitated, then looked at me with its three heads.

Whimper! Whine! Yelp!

The dog rolled over on its back, submitting.

"It seems... to be surrendering," Pan said, looking puzzled. As the god of nature, Pan could understand the language of low-intelligence animals and monsters.

To see a creature, likely of Typhon's bloodline, behaving this way was unexpected. The dog slowly approached, wagging its tail and panting.

"Honored to meet you... I'll do anything, just spare me," Pan translated the dog's whimpering.

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