With the situation turning against them, Chthon had already begun thinking about retreating. But Hades's arrival made his eyes light up. Perhaps they could make one more push. He had barely exerted himself this time anyway, so even if they lost, only other people's resources would be wasted.
"Demon, Cain, hold the King of Abilities back at all costs. Don't let him keep fighting Zeus. And Demon, find a way to make that damned attack of yours disappear."
Chthon shouted through their mental link, "Set, can that Hydra still fight? Stop worrying about the future. Use whatever means you have to draw out all its potential."
"Even if I wanted to force it out, there's nothing left to draw on."
Set gave a bitter smile. "You saw how miserable that Hydra was. First, Zeus's Lightning Sword pierced it, then Hades's Ten Thousand Needles of Death struck it. Honestly, it's a miracle it's still alive.
"In fact, I've already ordered it to retreat. It's a powerful lifeform with the strength of a temporary Skyfather. Letting it die here would be a terrible waste, so let it leave first.
"After this, Poseidon and I will put it through special training to make it stronger, perhaps even help it truly break through to Skyfather level."
While Set spoke, the Hydra returned beneath the sea and quietly slipped away. As far as it was concerned, no powerful lifeform had ever had it worse.
"You actually have a point."
Chthon was speechless. That Hydra really was pitiful. It seemed he could only count on Set and the Demon Clone now. As for the female commander, she was struggling desperately against the King of Abilities' clone. Without the Void Staff, she would probably have been blasted apart long ago.
"Running with these bastards is miserable. I