Ch.47Ep.47 Upheaval

“A desperate measure.”

It means a strategy where you must deceive your own allies first to deceive the enemy.

It also implies that to execute a perfect operation, as few people as possible should know about it.

Because the operation could be leaked from somewhere.

But Radios thought.

If it doesn’t matter whether you deceive or not.

Is there any need to resort to such desperate measures?

The answer was derived quite easily.

“You’re suggesting we pretend to raid Idra’s temple?”

“Yes. Since Veichel died, the Outer God’s cult will react somehow. And it will be a very big reaction.”

“So rather than waiting to see what happens, you want to strike first?”

“Exactly. They say the first strike leads to victory.”

Hearing his words, Kraud began to contemplate.

In truth, having established a cooperative relationship with Radios, it would be right to listen to him.

However, as he said, if they pretended to raid Idra’s temple, they would be discovered before long.

“What’s your… real intention?”

That’s why Kraud thought Radios must have some other scheme in mind.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t make such a direct request.

Also, there was no deal to be made.

This was because Radios had said the goblin mask alone was sufficient.

A relationship not bound by deals, but for mutual benefit.

If you want something, you must give something in return.

But if what you give results in one-sided damage, there’s no need to give it, is there?

Fortunately, Radios conveyed his intentions, and Kraud could agree.

Thus, news spread about an invasion of Idra’s cult.

By the time they realized it was Kraud’s magic, the Outer God’s side would have already suffered significant damage.

“And about that serum you gave me.”

“Yes.”

“It’s a liquid diluted with Yog-Sothoth’s blood.”

“..!”

A liquid diluted with Yog-Sothoth’s blood.

Just hearing it gives an ominous feeling.

If someone were to ask what’s so important about blood.

From the beginning, there are beings who use various powers through blood as a medium.

Someone’s blood holds important value.

Especially if it’s Yog-Sothoth’s blood.

“We could make… a poison to counter him, couldn’t we?”

“No, it’s been so diluted that it has completely different properties from the original. However.”

“However…?”

“With enough time, I think we could mass-produce it.”

“Then…!”

At Kraud’s words, Radios brightened up.

He too curled up the corners of his mouth.

“Yes. It means we can bring Das Pluto, under Hades, to our side.”

Clench.

Radios clenched his fist with overflowing excitement.

Finally, one of the minimum conditions for conquering Olympus was being met.

The next condition was for Radios to obtain an Order.

And not just any Order, but a Divine Order.

Currently in Kadinant, only Kraud uniquely possesses a Divine Order.

In the Underworld, apart from the missing Poseidon, Hades and Zeus possess Divine Orders.

No matter how much of a goblin Kraud is.

It would be quite tricky to face two beings with Divine Orders simultaneously.

Kraud couldn’t give a definitive answer about the Divine Order.

That’s because, unlike Orders, beings with Divine Orders are few and far between.

Even Kraud obtained a Divine Order only because he was destined to be Cronos’s host.

While he could give plenty of advice about Orders, when it came to Divine Orders, even he was helpless.

“I’ve set aside the serum needed for mass production, so you can use this much.”

“Understood. Then, I’ll be going.”

After receiving the serum from Kraud, Radios headed to.

A place in the goblin village that was not only secluded but untouched by footsteps.

Rustle.

As the sound of leaves being stepped on spread in all directions.

Clink.

In response, the sound of chains rubbing against each other reached his ears.

Advancing toward that sound, Radios.

Finally faced a woman bound in chains.

“Elysse. You’re in quite a state.”

“Radios Magnum… The Lord of the Underworld trusted you. But why…”

Elysse asked with a puzzled expression.

Her tilting her head like a robot as she asked.

It was like an AI encountering an error when given nonsensical input.

“What do you think of Hades?”

“He is someone I follow. And someone I should rightfully follow.”

“Even if that’s a memory implanted in you?”

“Yes. I believe Hades had his reasons.”

Blind praise.

At this rate, would there be any change even if the serum was administered?

“You’ve been brainwashed by Hades.”

“Even if that’s the case, I will continue to follow him.”

She shows firm resolve.

At this rate, would the serum have any effect?

But Kraud said he could mass-produce the serum.

In fact, whether it’s used or not, it’s worth trying.

If she remains the same even after using the serum, they won’t be able to bring Das Pluto to their side.

Conversely, if signs of the brainwashing being lifted appear.

‘I might also learn how severe the brainwashing of the Olympians is.’

But a problem arises here.

If the Olympians’ brainwashing is severe, why weren’t Radios and Arsia.

And excluding the corrupted Veichel, including the betraying Serena, why weren’t the Guardian Spirits brainwashed?

‘I’ll think about that later.’

As soon as Radios took out the syringe containing the serum.

“..! What are you trying to do?!”

“Hmm? Do you know what this is?”

“Hades said that if this syringe is administered, our relationship would end here. Right now— Ugh!”

“Fuck off, you bastard.”

Radios administered the serum regardless of what Elysse was saying.

What, the relationship ends here?

What nonsense.

“Hades. Our relationship ended the moment I saw Veichel’s corrupted form, you idiot.”

Are there stages to relationships? When you cut ties, that’s the end.

But the moment the serum was administered, Elysse threw her head back.

“Aaaaaaaaaah!”

“What’s happening?”

She let out a roar as if in death throes.

It’s fortunate that the chains binding her were made by Kraud himself.

If not, they would have undoubtedly broken.

While Radios feared Elysse might go into convulsions and die from shock.

He decided to observe for now.

Veichel had handed over the serum even as she was dying, and Radios believed she was sincere.

There’s no way she would have been wearing a persona in her dying moments.

After Elysse screamed as if her vocal cords would break for a while.

Soon, black smoke rose from her throat.

It formed a shape, a shape that anyone would recognize as Hades.

[Radios Magnum! You finally!]

“Finally my ass. Nice to see you, you bastard.”

Even though it wasn’t the real body but merely a form created from the remnants of the brainwashing spell.

Radios grabbed Hades by the collar and gritted his teeth.

“Shut up and just clear your throat in the Underworld. I’ll cut you down anytime.”

[Radios Magnuuuum!!]

“I know my name is Radios, so shut up, you bastard.”

Poof.

There’s no value in further conversation.

Hades had been identified as an enemy long ago.

It’s just that the immediate threat is the forces of the Outer Gods, so they’re putting it aside for now.

But Radios had every intention of invading the Underworld and purging them as soon as he obtained an Order.

“That bastard…”

To think he was hiding sinister intentions behind a facade of benevolence.

If Veichel hadn’t appeared before Radios in that form.

He could have been backstabbed by Hades again in an irreversible situation.

That’s something he really doesn’t want.

He no longer wants anyone to backstab him.

“Cough! Cough! Ugh…”

“Are you coming to your senses?”

Not long after, Elysse regained consciousness, coughing up blood.

She looked around, turning her head like a newborn child.

Radios waited patiently for her to recognize her surroundings.

“What… happened…”

“Elysse. Who are you?”

“I am…”

She can’t answer hastily.

Previously, she would have proudly answered that she was Elysse, the messenger of the Underworld.

It was a sign that the brainwashing had been lifted.

Moreover, Elysse’s claim that she would remain a loyal subordinate to Hades even if the brainwashing was lifted was false.

This simultaneously suggested that the brainwashing on Elysse was beyond imagination.

“Hades… that bastard Hades…”

“Speak. I know how despicable the gods are.”

“I can’t forgive him… I can never, ever forgive him…”

Elysse grinds her teeth so hard they might break and drools.

However, her expression didn’t change.

Having lived as Hades’s dog for so long under brainwashing.

She had reached a point where she couldn’t recognize what emotions she was feeling.

What kind of story might she have?

If he heard her story, he might be able to roughly guess what happened to Veichel as well.

But Radios didn’t speak first.

He had to wait.

In such cases, one must wait until the person feels ready to express their sincere feelings.

First, he should release the chains binding her.

Clink.

He cut the chains binding her limbs with his magic sword.

Since she was already sitting, she didn’t collapse on the spot.

But Elysse just stared at Radios’s face in a daze.

“Hmm…”

What should he say?

“It’s okay”? “Hades was always trash”?

He doesn’t know what words of comfort to offer.

They remain in a standoff with no harm to each other.

“I remember… how much of a trash Hades was.”

“Will you, tell me?”

“Yes… I’ll tell you everything. About me, and… about the messengers and Das Pluto.”

As if making a big decision, Elysse began her story with burning eyes.

“What… the hell?”

Radios was shocked to the core after hearing her words.