The Unbreakable Thread

Chapter 15: Love letters of the past

-Hades-

“Allyson Gray” Minus called and the girl stepped right out of the shadows revealing her dark brown hair and green eyes.

I sat on my throne feeling bored. Judging souls that die every single day is not new to me. After all, this is part of my job as king of the underworld. I had everything a mortal man could have ever wanted except for that one thing... Love.

From the corners of my eye, I silently caught a glimpse of a beautiful throne right beside me.

Empty.

She used to sit there. I even asked Hephaestus to create such a breathtaking throne for my queen in exchange of diamonds and golds. She loves her throne very much. Everyday, she is full of excitement to help me in doing my job. We both used to be happy. Even if her mother and the others are against our relationship, we couldn't careless. All we care about is the thing between us. We kept fighting for it but the nightmare strikes, and it turns out, I'm the only one who is fighting for our relationship. She already gave up without me knowing. I sigh deeply and put my attention back to my work.

"How did you die dear one?" Radamanthus asked in a soft tone. I'm not surprised, out of all my 3 judges he is the most patient one. He never let his anger get in a way of every situation. It is very countable to think how many times he get angry through all his immortal life. Maybe 2 or 4? Only a very few times that happened, but it isn't very nice to see him angry either. He explodes hotter than a volcano when that happens. Which means it's better to let him stay cool.

"I-i don't remember S-sir." The girl stared down at the floor avoiding anyone's gaze. Even if I'm far from them I have a perfect vision that could see her shaking hands due to nervousness.

"Well forget it then and just do exactly what you saw the others do." The girl put her hand above the crystal as it soon started to glow. After a few seconds of waiting, her fate resulted to fine balance.

“How surprising. You manage to balance your good and evil deeds at the same time.” minus commented as he stared down at the papers.

“Well if that's the case, you'll be in second region.”

“S-second region?” Allyson replied with her voice trembling.

“Yes. Do not be afraid Tartarus is still the worst.” Radamanthus comfort her with a tone that says "everything will be alright."

Her reaction isn't new to me. Most of the souls here all act the same as her. All afraid as if they'll die for the second time.

"W-what's the second region?" Her voice is trembling together with her body but she still manage to speak.

'That surprised me' I thought sarcastically.

"2nd region is where souls like you who did Good and Evil during the days of your lifetime" I explained and all eyes were glued to me as if they didn't expect that i will say those things.

"We called it the Asphodel Meadows" I added. Even if i'm not looking i can still see her face baffled.

"Luke." i called the captain of my army not breaking my gaze from the papers i held in my hand right now. This paper is just a replica of the papers that my judges is holding. Each page indicates the names of every souls that will cross the afterlife they deserved.