The Tale of Sisyphus and Thanatos

Chapter 2

The Underworld in Chaos

Lately, the goddess Styx has been avoiding me. It seems it’s because of the embarrassing incident last time.

Even while she helps with the tasks of the underworld, if the conversation goes on too long...

"Well, I’ll just go check on the river now!"

"Oh..."

Her ears, neck, and face gradually turn red as she slips away. I’ve tried to stop her, of course.

"Goddess Styx, could we talk for a moment?"

"Eek!"

"Oh..."

She ran away as if fleeing from Zeus, and there was nothing I could …