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Chapter 174: Starting a Factory in the Underworld
Chapter 174: Starting a Factory in the Underworld
"Are you saying that when you awakened your Titan bloodline, you were chosen by a supreme being to participate in a game, and you even have a territory in another world, but you can return because of an artifact? However, you haven't escaped the danger yet?"
Hades looked at Qin Muye, at a loss for words for a moment.
In the Underworld, he was the supreme being.
"Maybe I should take you to have your head examined," Hades added, speechless.
"Doesn't my unique behavior already prove that I'm a special Titan?" Qin Muye countered.
At this, Hades fell silent. Indeed, this kid was nothing like a normal Titan. The things Qin Muye had been up to were far more innovative than what other Titans typically did.
He had almost transformed the entire Palace of Hades into something strange, at least not matching the existing artistic style, but it was definitely much more convenient.
If Qin Muye knew what Hades was thinking, he would definitely say: This isn't a matter of style, but a transition from ancient Greek society to a modern one.
Due to Qin Muye's own advantages, the entire Palace of Hades was already similar to a modern society. Electricity, water, and other utilities were already in place, with electric lights and running water installed.
Although the Underworld was rather impoverished, it did have normal rivers besides the River Styx. Qin Muye used filtration methods to make the water suitable for daily use.
He even managed to create computers and televisions.
There was no need to worry about content; he had copied a lot from the previous world. Now, a huge LCD TV was placed in the center of the Palace of Hades, broadcasting a tear-jerking drama. The Queen of the Underworld was munching on snacks while watching the show.
Hades glanced at the LCD TV, then at Qin Muye, and fell silent again.
In just three days, his Palace of Hades had undergone a complete transformation. Not just the palace, but the outside world as well. Qin Muye had pulled off some operations that Hades couldn't understand, dragging the feudal-like Underworld into a rapid modernization.
"Alright, Dionysus, what do you want me to do?" Hades sighed, speaking up.
"Just help out when I encounter an enemy I can't handle," Qin Muye said.
"Is that all?" Hades was a bit puzzled.
When it came to battle, he wasn't afraid. He had once fought alongside Zeus and Poseidon to overthrow the previous god king, Cronus. Despite being the King of the Underworld, he was still quite formidable in battle.
Even the God of War might not be his match.
"Of course, if we can rally other Titans and bind them to our cause, it would be even better. We could conquer other worlds together."
"Especially the Titans of our Underworld. If possible, even the Mother Goddess Gaia and others. If you, King of the Underworld, can persuade the King of the Gods to share the spoils, wouldn't more worlds become a larger pie?"
Qin Muye's words made Hades' breathing quicken.
But he quickly calmed down: "I'll try, but the division of benefits isn't easy. Even if you have the upper hand, the greed of the Titans is beyond your imagination."
Hades meant that Qin Muye's strength wasn't enough, and his influence wasn't enough either. Rallying them might backfire.
And Qin Muye currently lacked the necessary capital.
So Hades could only start by filtering them out. The Titans were known for their love of pleasure, and Qin Muye's innovations perfectly suited their hedonistic nature.
He could start by building some goodwill.
"Alright, then I'll take my leave." Qin Muye finished and left.
After he was gone, Queen Persephone spoke up: "Dionysus wasn't lying. If we follow his plan, we might truly gain new powers, perhaps even powers on par with the King of the Gods."
"I know, but we need a strong foundation, at least the entire Underworld as our backing. He is currently working on that, but it's not easy," Hades said.
He wasn't a fool. With control over a third of the world, he was already powerful. Qin Muye could bring him even more.
"You can help him. He is our offspring, our only offspring!" Persephone's tone grew serious.
"You're right. I thought Dionysus didn't need power, but now I understand that power is just a byproduct for him. He wants more."
"He needs minerals, wood, and such things, right? I will seek out the Mother Goddess Gaia and communicate with her. If we gain Gaia's support, everything will be much simpler."
Hades, described in poetry as cunning and deceitful, a term typically used for villains, would be described as wise and astute if applied to a hero.
Everything has two sides, and naturally, derogatory terms are used for enemies.
Qin Muye was unaware of the subsequent discussions between Hades and Persephone. He was now thinking about how to complete his tasks.
He had already settled the matter of the kingdom. As the son of the King of the Underworld, he could simply designate a place as his own kingdom.
Hades naturally recognized this. Authority and the kingdom were two different things. Even if Qin Muye claimed the entire Underworld as his, it was just talk without any real impact.
The remaining task was to create a complete fairy tale, which was a bit tricky. There were hardly any fairy tales that could be set in the Underworld.
Unless it was Dante's Divine Comedy, but Dante and the Divine Comedy had little to do with Greek mythology. It would only work if Hades were replaced by Satan or Lucifer.
However, if it were those two, Qin Muye would have long fled.
The Titan gods, at least, still had family ties, unlike those two, who would likely turn him into a devil.
In terms of family values, the mythologies of the four ancient civilizations were more considerate, unlike the monotheistic deities, who showed little kindness.
For example, Yahweh had little affection for his creations, driving out Adam and Eve, and forcing Lucifer to flee and change professions. His actions were quite ruthless.
It's important to note that, in the setting, Yahweh is omniscient and omnipotent, meaning he knew the outcomes from the start but allowed them to happen.
In comparison, the Titans of Olympus were more human, with various desires and emotions.
The deities in Chinese mythology, on the other hand, were saints, prioritizing the world and venerating the good, embodying the principle that good deeds are rewarded. As for the chaotic era stories? They don't count as classical mythology, but rather as the result of multiple revisions. Even a supreme deity like Donghuang Taiyi could be twisted into a demon, as the Chuci doesn't mention such things.
If the state of Chu had dared to worship a demon as their supreme deity, they would have lost their status as one of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period or the Seven Powers of the Warring States period. Such behavior would have been akin to handing them a knife to commit suicide.
The differences between mythologies shaped the different gods.
If Qin Muye were to be placed in Chinese mythology, he would likely be seen as a villain, and some powerful deity might come to subdue him.
Indeed, it didn't suit him.
He was well aware of his actions and had no intention of whitewashing them.
Whitewashing weakened him, while embracing the dark side made him ten times stronger. Otherwise, his power and influence couldn't have grown so quickly.
He was currently in the mode of a powerful villain, which might attract a hero from some unknown corner to challenge him in the name of justice.
The King of the Underworld and the Queen of the Underworld had significant influence, but their reputations were not great. As the new son of the King of the Underworld, Qin Muye was naturally seen as a villain.
Public opinion in the human world was beyond their control, but this was for the best. Most deities in the Underworld had poor reputations, so if a hero were to come to the Underworld to uphold justice, they would be beaten by the crowd.
Unless the hero had strong connections, they would still be kicked around, at best left alive.
'It seems the spirits and monsters don't need to come to this world for now. My luck isn't too bad, and there are many talented souls among the dead.'
'Well, compared to the torment in Tartarus, working on an assembly line is a form of happiness.'
The torment in Tartarus lived up to its name. Qin Muye hadn't experienced it himself, but he had seen it.
The heart-wrenching screams and pleas for mercy were enough to make one's scalp tingle, and they weren't just a few. Tartarus was filled with countless tormented souls.
These souls were perfect workers for Qin Muye. If he offered them a way out of Tartarus, they would be willing to do anything, whether it was working on an assembly line or serving at a banquet.
(End of Chapter)
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