“This is a god,” the false oracle began. “A god cursing us!” Silence filled the room at the mortal’s declaration, and while no one would argue the point, it was another to state it in a room with actual gods. Ben met Hades’s gaze. “Do you deny it?” he challenged. “It is not wise to jump to conclusions, mortal,” Hades gritted out. He really hated this man. “I’m not jumping to conclusions. I have foreseen this! The gods will rain terror down upon us. There will be despair and destruction.” Hades glanced at Persephone, who looked pale and uncertain. What Ben said was not outside the realm of
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