Gigantomachia - Preparation

"Hades, Hermes has come to visit."

"Send him in."

Today, Hermes, the god of messengers, had come all the way to the Underworld. His demeanor was unusual—gone was his usual playful demeanor, replaced by a serious expression.

"Lord Zeus has ordered an attack on the plains of Phlegra tomorrow. He has also summoned you to a meeting today."

"...Tell him I’ll be there on Olympus shortly."

"Understood, Lord Hades."

As soon as he received my answer, Hermes quickly disappeared. Likely to spread Zeus's summons to the gods scattered across the seas and lands.

This sudden declaration of …