I dont know why, but i felt sad for him. He may have almost killed me earlier but I know that his circumstances weren't always good to him. He lived a dangerous life because he had no choice.
"Why are you looking at me with such sorry eyes? I deserved my fate." he said.
"Arent you regretful about anything?"
"The only regret I have is that I will never see my daughter again. Those devil said she will forget about me. They say its Part of my punishment."
"Hey you two this isn't the place to catch up. We're in hell for Hades' sake. Keep moving Razor and you breathing demi god leave him alone. You can't save him anymore."
With that I step back and let him go his way.
"Why the sad face? You should be happy you know. He can no longer pester you. He will no longer be able to demand payment for the money you owe him. One less problem when you return." the angel told me.
"I guess you're right. I was just wondering what will happen to the people he left behind. He still has a kid thats still dependent on him. And a sibling that he support financially in college."
"This maybe a little callous for an angel like me but frankly you shouldn't even care. Humans are very adaptable. They can and will survive without him. My advise just worry about yourself. We still havent figured out how we can enter hell. I could kill that hound dog but i doubt Hades will appreciate that. He loves his pet."
"I have an idea. Lets bribe that Porter he looks corrupt anyway." The ghost suggested.
"I'm an angel and I can assure you these bastards in hell are way more stricter than us."
"Excuse me sir." Akana called out Porter after all the souls was able to enter the gate and all the other demons left.
"What do you want human?" He asked.
"Can't you really let us in there? This god you call Hades. Do you have access to him? Arent you two close? Or are you just a simple pet keeper?"
"You're a vessel. But you're still alive. So no you can't come in. The ghost I could probably allow and Eelie. But you, the demigod, the key holder and that... he paused a little like he was not sure what to call him... angel is not allowed in here. I don't make the rules."
"You can tell that I'm a vessel and hes a demi god by just looking? Impressive indeed. But this is hell and you're a devil. You never live by the rules."
"Fine let me humor you, princess. What can you guys offer me?" Porter asked.
"I have bananas." I stupidly told him.
He just looked at me with a blank expression.
"Dont mind him. Its his parents gift to him." Akana apologized for my gaffe.
"One hundred years." Eelie offered. "One hundred years on earth. You can walk with the humans for one hundred years."
"You know that's impossible right? Hades will never agree with that. Part of my punishment is to never set foot ever on earth." Porter reminded her.
"I can change that."
"How?"
"I got something that Hades wants. So If you let me talk to him i can convince him to let you roam the earth once again."
"What is it that you have that he could possibly want?" he asked.
"I know where his daughter is."
"You do know what will happen to you if you lie infront of the gods? right?
"I know."
"Two hundred years. Make it two hundred years. He's resting right now. I will receive two hundred whips just by disturbing him."
"Deal."
Porter smiled then opened the small door and enter hell.
"Wait whats the consequence if you lied to the gods." I curiously asked
"Instant death."
"So does that mean you cant lie to me?"
"Just to the three most powerful. Their crowns are like full proof lying detecting machine."
"What will happen if you die here?"
"I'll just vanish without a trace and I will be forgotten."
"Will that happen to me too?""
"You know why some of the creatures in this world hate the humankind?"
"Why?"
"They are envious because humans have souls. And souls are semi immortal. Creatures in this world if they die they leave no trace."
"Even the gods?"
"Even some gods. Some gods are fully immortal. They cant be killed."
"Like hades"
"Yes, like Hades." the devil agreed.
*Why did you lie to Porter then?" Kai asked.
"I didnt."
"But You told me yourself you dont know where Macaria is. Don't tell me you lied to me?"
The devil didnt answer.
"How dare you!" shouted Kai as he collared the devil angrily. I was surprised by his anger. Kai is usually calm and collected.
"Calm down Kai." The ghost touched him to calm him down. But Kai still didnt let go of Eelie.
The angel didnt even care to break up the fight.
"One of the reason why I agree to come with you is you promised to find macaria for me. I trusted you."
"I didnt know that you're this naive Kai. You actually trusted a devil?" the angel mocked him.
He looked at Lucian menacingly.
"I'm leaving. You're on your own now." He let go of the devil then he started to walk away from us.
"Wait what about your mentor, Miftah? You still need to find him." I reminded him.
"I can find him on my own."
"You know you cant." the devil said.
"Shut the fuck up Eelie. I dont want to hear anymore of your stupid lies."
As we were trying to convince Kai to stay, a portal appeared and Porter came out from it.
"I'm only gone for fifteen minutes and you all are in shambles," he said while shaking his head in disappointment.
"Hades agreed to see you. And by the way Eelie, you lying bastard, you better keep your promise."
"But He didnt even whipped you."
"What can I say I'm lucky. He wasnt napping when I came in. And interestingly he knew you were coming. And insists that all of you must come and see him."
"No, I'm leaving." Kai already made up his mind.
"You don't understand key holder. It's not a request it's a command."