A few days later,
Jason followed a nymph messenger dressed in a black-and-white maid outfit to the temple of Hades, the King of the Underworld.
He continued to follow her all the way inside the temple to a flower field blooming with fresh flowers.
The Underworld normally could not bloom with any flowers except for asphodels and a few other types of underworld flowers.
But long before Jason had planned to offer a wedding to Hades and Persephone, Hades had asked him if there was any way to make flowers bloom in the Underworld for Persephone.
At that time, Jason truly had no way to do it. However, thanks to the grand wedding a few days prior, many gods had gathered in the Underworld.
That unprecedented scene was still being hotly discussed by all sorts of creatures throughout the Underworld even now, several days later.
Among the gods who had come to attend the wedding were naturally the goddess of beauty Aphrodite and the goddess of agriculture Demeter, Persephone's mother.
It was obvious that Jason remembered Hades's words.
So on that day, he had requested the gods, before they left, to leave behind this eternal flower field that would last for ten thousand years and never wither.
Not long after Jason entered the flower field with the nymph, he saw Hades and Persephone sitting and embracing each other, looking very sweet as they chatted.
"Respected King of the Underworld Hades and Queen of the Underworld Persephone, as per your instructions, I have brought Hecate's child Jason."
The nymph's voice then made the two of them lift their heads.
As soon as Persephone saw Jason, her eyes lit up and she stood up. Immediately after, the two of them both stood.
"Brother-in-law Hades, Sister Persephone... it looks like I have interrupted you."
Jason came before them and, looking at the affectionate pair, could not help but show a faint smile on his face.
"Oh, really now." Persephone looked at the smiling Jason and could not resist reaching out to pinch Jason's cheek. She said, "Little Jason, you have even dared to tease your sister now!"
"Sister Persephone, I did not mean it that way..."
After the three of them chatted and laughed for a while,
"Jason, the reason we called you here this time is regarding the gifts."
Hades got to the point. He exchanged a glance with Persephone before continuing to say to Jason, "Regarding your gifts, Persephone and I discussed it for a very long time. That is also why it took so many days before we called you here..."
"Actually, Brother-in-law Hades and Sister Persephone, the fact that you liked my offerings... the fact that I could truly do something for you... I am already very happy about that."
Upon hearing this, Jason replied, "During this time, I have been very worried. If you did not like it, what would I do..."
"Silly child, what are you thinking? How could we possibly not like the offerings you gave us?"
Persephone reached out with her finger and gently pushed Jason's forehead in reproach. She said, "To be honest, it is precisely because we liked them too much that we have been troubled by it. We feel that no matter what gift we give you, it cannot compare to the offerings you made to us."
"I see... but I feel that I have already received the best gift from you."
Seeing the confusion on the faces of Hades and Persephone, Jason explained, "Because to me, being able to know the two of you is undoubtedly the best gift I have received from you.
Brother-in-law Hades, Sister Persephone, thank you so much for everything you have done for me up to now. At the same time, thank you for liking the offerings I gave you."
These words were spoken by Jason with complete sincerity.
Because up to now, Hades had indeed granted Jason many, many privileges. Because of that, Jason could practically walk sideways in the Underworld.
The Underworld, this road of no return, had long since lost its name because of Jason.
If it were not for his gratitude toward the two of them, this wedding would not have been so grand.
"Little Jason, you... you are just too adorable!"
It was obvious that for such a sweet statement, few gods could resist it.
It was mainly because one could not lie to gods, and these were all true words!
Thus, Persephone immediately pulled Jason into her arms and showered him with fierce affection.
"This is actually the same for us."
Hades said something that did not match his current gloomy appearance. He continued, "Being able to know you is actually the best gift we have received."
If it were not for Jason, Persephone could not have come to the Underworld so easily. Most importantly, because of Jason, they had gained the recognition of the gods and the human world!
In these short few days, after returning to the human world on the human side, just as Jason and Hermes had predicted,
In a short time, the matter of the wedding between the King and Queen of the Underworld spread throughout the entire continent.
Many of those who had witnessed the wedding were now overcome with spring fever and launched fierce pursuits toward the women they admired.
Married people, because they had witnessed this wedding, had recently begun planning weddings in the human world, preparing to imitate the gods' wedding and hold one themselves.
Hades and Persephone could naturally sense all of this.
Jason had also fulfilled his promise to Hades, letting everyone in the world know that he had married Persephone and making the world aware of the existence of the Queen of the Underworld!
Though the accompanying product was that the white-clothed hero Heracles once again resounded across the Greek continent.
However, the legend that spread the most widely was not the heroic feat of the white-clothed Heracles hosting a wedding for the gods.
Instead, it was the legend at the end of that wedding stage where the white-clothed Heracles was invited by the Olympian gods to dance together...
"Hades is right. Having you as a little brother is indeed the best gift we have received up to now."
Persephone gently stroked Jason's cheek and smiled as she said, "If it were not because you are Hecate's child, I would definitely make Hades steal you away... Ah, the more I say it, the more jealous I get of Hecate."
"Teacher Hecate is my teacher, but Sister Persephone, you are also my sister. You are both gods whom I respect and love."
"You child, your mouth is just so sweet!"
Persephone pinched Jason's cheek.
"No wonder Hera has her eyes fixed on you. Even the white-clothed Heracles you disguised as, she still fell hopelessly in love with you."
Upon hearing this, Jason's expression could not help but become a bit awkward.
He did not dare to respond to this topic.
"And considering this point as well, Persephone and I have finally decided on the gift to give you..."
Hades spoke up at the right time and took out an artifact that Jason was very familiar with... the Helm of Invisibility of Hades, the King of the Underworld!
This was a treasure on the same level as Zeus's thunderbolt staff and Poseidon's trident, one that could conceal everything!
"Brother-in-law Hades, this..."
Jason looked at Hades handing over the Helm of Invisibility. This time, he was truly surprised and waved his hands as he said, "No, this is too precious. I cannot accept it, I cannot accept it!"
This was an invincible assassination tool.
Because once worn, no method could detect it.
Jason had used it before, so he knew full well how terrifying it was.
Wearing it, one could approach any god.
After all, even the second-generation king of the gods, the powerful god of creation and destruction Cronus, had suffered a great loss because of it. He was ambushed successfully by Hades and ultimately defeated by Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades together, then thrown into the endless abyss of Tartarus.
"Take it, Jason."
Persephone took the Helm of Invisibility and stuffed it into Jason's arms.
"If you do not take it, that means you are refusing the gift from me and Hades... My dear little brother, you do not want to make the two of us angry, do you?"
The expressions of Persephone and Hades were very serious at this moment.
Therefore, in the end, Jason still accepted this divine artifact.
This terrifying divine artifact on the same level as Zeus's thunderbolt staff and Poseidon's sea god trident!
And when he returned to Hecate's temple with a heavy heart because of it,
"Teacher, what should I do!"
He pounced... but missed.
Hecate nimbly and skillfully dodged Jason's attempt. She even cast a no-approach spell on him with a wave of her hand before elegantly sitting down. She said, "What is it this time?"
"Teacher, just now Brother-in-law Hades and Persephone gave me a gift." Jason tried to hug Hecate's leg but could not get close, so he finally gave up.
In his heart, he secretly vowed to study magic diligently so that he could counter her moves in the future!
"Hm?"
"It is the Helm of Invisibility..."
Hecate's body paused slightly, but she did not seem too surprised as she nodded and said, "So it really is that."
"Eh, Teacher, you knew?"
Hecate glanced at the puzzled Jason and replied, "Hades and Persephone are so satisfied with you, and they received such offerings from you. If they did not give you the Helm of Invisibility, I would be surprised."
After all, for Jason, the two of them had broken the rules of the Underworld time and time again.
Back then, many underworld gods had secretly gossiped about it. But after that wedding, no one dared to speak ill of the King of the Underworld anymore.
Because even they felt it was worth it!
"Ah? Then this..."
"Take it." Hecate said, "After all, this is a gift resulting from a game acknowledged by the gods. Even Zeus and the others cannot say much... At most, they might have Athena impose some restrictions on you later.
But Athena will help you sort it out, so it is fine."
Offerings from the twelve main gods, gifts from the twelve main gods.
Although this had ultimately formed into a "game" because of Athena,
This game had long since been acknowledged by the gods.
Otherwise, things like the moon goddess's arrow and the sun god's bow would not still be in Jason's possession now.
Upon hearing Hecate's words, Jason's emotions gradually calmed down.
"Compared to this matter, there is actually another thing I want to ask you."
"Hm?" Jason looked at Hecate in confusion.
"Hermes came to find me again just now... To be precise, he came to find you."
"What does he want with me?" Jason was stunned, and his eyes immediately became vigilant.
Although he was very grateful for Hermes's help a few days ago, if possible, he very much wanted to say to Hermes,
Let us never meet again!
Because long ago, in Jason's heart, Hermes was synonymous with trouble.
"Because of Typhon's matter... Zeus has already fallen for her."
Hecate said something extremely terrifying in a flat tone. She continued, "He is now searching the entire world for Typhon. And Hermes has clearly noticed that you know Typhon... that you know the goddess from the dance who captured Zeus's heart."
Hecate observed the surprise on Jason's face and said, "But rest assured, I have already sent him away. However, now... I want to hear the truth from a certain naughty disciple."
"Hm, the truth?"
"The matter of you letting Typhon attend the dance..."
Hecate stared at Jason.
In this world, if anyone understood Jason the most, it was undoubtedly Hecate.
She knew full well that this Jason, who played the role of an obedient child in front of the gods, was actually how cunning of a person!
Although he was a mortal, he sought to grasp everything in his hands.
Although he was a mortal, he had gradually gained the power to stir the world and even truly slay gods!
"...It really is true that nothing can be hidden from you, Teacher."
After a moment of silence, Jason gave a wry smile and said, "However, the reason I let Her attend the dance does include not being able to ignore Her. Because She has indeed helped me a lot."
"And then?" Hecate asked.
She did not deny his words, because Jason was a mortal. He could only "deceive" gods by telling the truth.
"And then... Teacher Hecate, you also know that I am a very timid person. That is why I always say that I am truly not a hero, because I do not deserve it."
Jason gave an embarrassed smile and said, "And in my life philosophy, this is what I tell myself.
Life is long and full of crises, so one must stay low-key. When encountering trouble, hide if you can, and run if you can!
But just like everything I have suffered now, life really cannot be smooth sailing forever. You will always encounter troubles and enemies that you cannot hide from or run away from.
Therefore, if I encounter such things, I have decided to resolve the matters and enemies I suffer from as quickly as possible!
Especially when it comes to matters involving gods..."
"...It is obvious that the Ancestor of All Monsters, Typhon, is a trouble for you." Hearing Jason's words, Hecate said flatly.
Jason looked at Hecate, whose expression had not changed, and after a while, continued, "I have an agreement with Typhon. For this wedding, She cannot shift Her gaze or expose Her identity... She did it."
"...I understand."
Hecate finally understood Jason's plan at this moment. She said, "You were testing Typhon. If Typhon showed even a hint of reckless behavior toward the enemy Zeus who was so close this time... you would kill Her, right?"
When inviting Typhon to attend the wedding, Jason had made an agreement with Typhon, and Typhon had even sworn on the River Styx.
But in such a situation, if She still made a small move and could not hold back from attacking Zeus, then it would mean She had no credibility at all.
And Jason had obtained the power of destruction from Her...
Jason's survival rules, the chapter on gods.
When dealing with gods, flatter them in every way possible and strive not to offend any god!
Call them sister, call them brother, and if all else fails, even call them father!
But if in the end, no matter what you do, you cannot win them over, and the matters with the god grow increasingly out of your control, then... just kill them.
"Yes. If Typhon had decided to break the agreement with me at that time and tried to drag the Zeus present into the endless abyss, I would immediately stand by Zeus's side."
Jason did not deny Hecate's words... because in this world, if he could not even trust Hecate, then who could Jason trust?
"Because if She could not even keep such an agreement, then I, who obtained Her destructive power, would inevitably suffer Her betrayal one day.
So rather than waiting for Her to betray me, it would be better for me to kill Her first!"
These words were spoken by Jason with resolute determination!
And this was the main reason why Jason had ultimately gone to the endless abyss, taken great risks, and invited Typhon to attend the wedding.
At the same time, it was also the reason why Jason had been hesitating all along about whether to invite Typhon.
The corresponding risks came with corresponding rewards.
At least after this incident, Jason could lower his guard against Typhon to a certain extent and use the destructive power she gave him with relative peace of mind.