Me, Hydra

Hearing Hephaestus' arguments, Zeus and the others looked at each other suspiciously for a few moments.

"Indeed, Hephaestus has indeed just arrived here." As he said that, Hades stepped forward. And continued, "I have just seen Hephaestus arrive here in a flying car, and he has been standing in that corner since his arrival, except for a few token greetings. And Aphrodite's side is full of male gods, not to mention hurting Aphrodite, he didn't even have a chance to get close."

Hearing Hades' words, Hephaestus cast a grateful glance. Hades, on the other hand, shrugged his shoulders. Because of the loss, Zeus very much placed Hades, and it was also because of the exclusion by the other main gods, Hades faced Hephaestus with the principle of helping if he could, and could be said to be one of the few gods on Mount Olympus that did not judge people by appearances.

Of course, this might have something to do with Hades' identity, being the head of the underworld. Hades saw more of the human soul than the skin. And because of this, Hades was more accustomed to observing the person's inner self rather than his or her appearance when observing people.

After a moment of contemplation, just as Zeus was about to say something, Apollo on the side suddenly withdrew the laurel branch in his hand.

"This virus is extremely contagious! Everyone who has had skin-to-skin contact with Aphrodite is at risk of infection!!!"

Hearing Apollo's words, four-fifths of the male gods in the square shouted, "What?!"

Skaha: "..."

Skaha tugged at the corners of his mouth at the sudden silence of the party in front of him. Even Cuchulain, who was on the sidelines, couldn't help but poke Hephaestus in the shoulder.

"Hey, man...so high?"

At the incredulous look on Cuchulain's face, Hephaestus scratched his head in embarrassment.

"It's... okay..."

While Cuchulain and Hephaestus were exchanging words, Zeus, on the other hand, spoke up, "Calm down!!!! Apollo, how long did it take for the disease on Aphrodite to catch on."

Upon hearing that, Apollo closed his eyes and carefully felt the virus on Aphrodite's body through the laurel branch in his hand, then said with some uncertainty, "This disease has never been seen even by me as the God of Medicine, but from the symptoms it should have been contracted within seven days."

Upon hearing this, Zeus nodded. Turning his gaze to the group of discussing gods, Zeus summoned the Thunderfire God Spear to pound the ground.

"Silence! All those who have had contact with Aphrodite within seven days have come forward!"

After hearing the words of Zeus, almost fifty gods came out from the crowd, including two women.

Seeing this, Apollo heartily walked up to these fifty or so people in turn and used the laurel branch to feel the state of their bodies.

"...they're all infected."

"!!!"

Hearing Apollo's words, the gods fell silent once more.

Just as the gods were at a loss for words, Hades summoned a double stranded fork to slam the ground. The inky black phantom of death instantly blocked off the entrances and exits around the great square and even the sky.

"Apollo said that this epidemic does not possess an extremely strong infection, and that it spreads from one to the next. No one can leave this place until we completely find out if any of us are still infected...! Once this plague, which can erode and multiply even immortal divinity, reaches the mortal world, the underworld will fill up in an instant. Once the capacity of the underworld reaches its maximum, the gates of the underworld will be forced to open, and the living will not live, and the dead will not die. Such a sin would probably cause the primordial gods who guarded it to take action themselves. It won't just be a matter of plague then, and I hope that all of you here will cooperate with me."

Hearing Hades' words, Zeus also realized the seriousness of the situation.

Not having time to pay attention to Hades' overstepping move, Zeus looked to the side at Apollo.

"I'll leave it to you next."

Upon hearing that, Apollo nodded gravely.

The gods then lined up in a line to come before Apollo in turn, and the laurel branch in Apollo's hand emitted a dazzling golden light.

A moment later, somewhat exhausted, Apollo said to Zeus.

"Too many, and over time, at least half of the gods of Olympus have been infected."

"So...what exactly infected them?"

"Aphrodite, the source of infection is Aphrodite. All those who had physical contact with Aphrodite especially those who had deep interaction with her were infected. This epidemic is so strong that even Ares has been infected by making contact with the infected."

"And what was Aphrodite's reason for this?"

As he said that, Zeus's eyebrows were raised.

More than half of the gods in Olympus were infected, and this was an unparalleled blow to Zeus's power . What's more, this epidemic was infecting even gods at the level of the Lord Gods without attention....

"From what I've observed, it should be the same cup Aphrodite used, the wine is non-toxic, but the cup seems to have been adulterated with the toxin of the plague when it was cast..."

Hearing Apollo's words, Zeus tightened his grip on the Thunderfire Spear.

"Hephaestus...what else do you have to say..."

Swallowing, Hephaestus spoke incredulously.

"That's impossible! That cup...how could I ever get back at Aphrodite, I'm done with her! It must be a mistake!"

At the news, Zeus narrowed his eyes.

"Then you swear on your life to the great god Kaos that you have not seen Hydra."

"When..."

Just as he was about to agree, Hephaestus suddenly remembered that Hydra had come to see him just a short while ago.

"........"

Looking at the sweaty Hephaestus in front of him, the Lightning Fire Divine Spear in Zeus's hand began to constantly flash with electric light.

Just as Zeus was about to strike, Ares suddenly stepped forward.

"Father! Please wait!"

"...what's the matter?"

Nodding, Ares said.

"Hephaestus is pure in nature, and I think there is some reason for that. I have traded with Hydra, and I know a little about Hydra. It's a short-sighted sea serpent, and if we give some we can surely get an antidote to the epidemic in exchange! So we only need to send one person over to trade, and as for the epidemic... we can suppress it with divine power for now, and with Apollo's assistance, it should be fine in the short term."

Hearing Ares' words, Hades on the side also nodded his head.

"According to Ares exchanging the Chaos Blade for the Earth Scepter, this method might work. Moreover, Hephaestus has worked for so many years without merit, so we can't avoid trying it first."

Upon hearing that, Zeus snorted. Then he put away the Lightning Fire Divine Spear in his hand.

"Since big brother has said so, then Ares, you will go to that Hydra's territory and confer with that Hydra, and until then... Hades, you will hold Hephaestus at the bottom of the Underworld!"

........

Your minds are really filthy...don't try to dump the blame on me!

I just said energetic, and you guys came in with a newborn in the cave.

Can't imagine what happened to you all!

Filth!