The Story of Phaethon - (2)

"...I will show a measure of mercy."

Mercy for one who had killed thousands, perhaps tens of thousands of lives? What was Hades talking about?

"Those who come to the Underworld can never leave, especially one guilty of such a grave crime. However..."

Phaethon strained to listen to what would come next.

"If you wish, I can invite Helios to the Underworld for a final meeting."

The mortal and immortal realms are strictly separated. While gods can traverse freely, Phaethon, a mortal who had caused such devastation, could not.

He had not dared hope …