Heracles was dead.
He had died in front of Hera.
No one knew why. They only knew that, at the end of the Battle of Plato, Heracles had suddenly abandoned his demigod status, climbed the divine staircase, ascended as a new god, and entered Zeus God Palace.
No one cared about Heracles's death.
They discussed which mortal or demigod could kill the Ancient Titans now that Heracles was gone. The Titans blessed by Earth Mother Gaia could not be killed by the gods on Greek soil.
They discussed whether the gods could stop the Ancient Titans from climbing Mount Olympus now that Heracles was gone.
They discussed whether, once the Ancient Titans charged into the divine realm and recovered their strength, the gods of Olympus could stop them—and whether the other pantheons would take the opportunity to strike.
They discussed Heracles's absence...
Suye did not care about any of that. Suye only cared about why Acades had died in front of Hera.
What had Hera done to force Acades to his death?
Suye read every piece of information about Acades, bit by bit, until he found a certain speculation.
Heracles might have wanted to plead for Plato.
Suye's heart gave a heavy thump.
Acades and Plato had not been particularly close.
"I roughly understand now."
Suye put away the Crimson Eye and quietly gazed outside the door.
It was not until Laurence appeared again that Suye realized he had been sitting there all night.
"Your Majesty, you are the pillar of Demon Prison City and Plato Academy. Please take care of yourself."
Suye smiled and said, "I understand. Then let's prepare for the meeting."
Time flowed slowly like water.
During the days after returning to Demon Prison City, Suye and his subordinates busied themselves with formulating bold plans. In his