Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades novel Chapter 823

Chapter 823: Happy Times

Neo opened his eyes.

Despite what he had seen in Hades’ past, and despite meeting Apollyon, he remained calm.

Was it because Neo was starting to understand his own [Fate]?

Or because he was beginning to grasp how things would eventually end?

Perhaps it was both.

And... even if only a little, he was beginning to understand the meaning behind the words:

’The Dao is corrupt.’

’[Fate] of Cruelty. I wonder if Hades can tell me more about it.’

Another name surfaced in his mind.

’Did Ultris know why the Devil of Cruelty was important?’

Neo exhaled softly.

He knew his thoughts could not be answered at the moment.

The fragment of Hades that remained with them did not have complete memories.

And whatever Ultris had known, whatever he had hidden or feared, it was locked away beyond reach.

For now.

If Neo wanted answers, he would have to approach Paul.

And ask him directly about Ultris.

About the Devil of Cruelty.

"Neo?"

He turned his head.

Persephone stood a few steps away, her hands clasped together unconsciously.

She had been trying to look calm since he woke up, but her eyes betrayed her. There was tension there. Worry she could not hide.

"Did you see...?" she asked carefully, her voice quiet but unsteady.

Neo nodded.

She froze for half a second, then exhaled a long breath she had clearly been holding in.

Her shoulders relaxed, and a bright, genuine smile spread across her face.

"That’s good! Now, there is no need for anyone to be angry. You should talk with him now. Let’s go—"

"Later."

Her smile faltered.

"...What?"

Neo saw the disappointment in her expression immediately, and it hit him harder than he expected.

Seeing her like that reminded him of how much love she had poured into him.

Even before he was born, she had given him infinite time and affection.

He was thankful for her grace and love.

He did not want to see her sad.

So he spoke, choosing his words carefully.

"I know why Ha—" He paused, then corrected himself. "Father did what he did. I understand his reasons now."

Persephone’s eyes widened slightly.

"But I need time. I respect him. I really do. But I’ve been holding grudges against him for two eons. That doesn’t just disappear because I understand why he made those choices."

He looked at her directly.

"I need time to... think. Time to know what I should say to him. If I go now, I won’t know whether I’m talking honestly, or just forcing myself to forgive him."

Persephone was silent.

Then she nodded.

Slowly. Gently.

She understood. Pain that lasted for countless years could not be washed away by understanding alone.

"Mother..."

Neo reached out and held her hands.

"Just give me some time. Also..." He smiled, soft and sincere. "Thank you. For being my mother."

That was all it took.

Persephone’s composure broke completely. Tears spilled down her cheeks as she pulled him into an embrace.

Neo wrapped his arms around her and held her steady while she cried.

He did not rush her.

These were not tears of sorrow.

They were tears of relief.

From that point on, Neo began to live an infinitely happy life.

He went on picnics with Moraine and Elizabeth. He bickered endlessly with Paul, sometimes seriously, sometimes just out of habit.

He sat in silence with Hades, sipping tea and watching the sun dip below the horizon, neither of them feeling the need to speak.

He went shopping with Persephone, enduring long hours of indecision and unnecessary comparisons, even though she always ended up buying the first thing she picked up.

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