Lilith stepped forward, her voice low and filled with a quiet menace. “The souls that arrive in Hell would be given a false sense of hope. Redemption will be dangled before them, but it will always be just out of reach. We’ll create a realm—separate from Hell but still within our control—where souls can fight for their own salvation. They’ll think they have a chance to escape, to redeem themselves.”
Hades’ gaze shifted to Eve, his eyes narrowing slightly. “And what is her role in this scheme?”
Eve’s breath caught in her throat, but she nodded, her mind racing to grasp the full weight of what was being asked of her. “I’m to be the symbol of false hope,” she said quietly, her voice steady despite the turmoil building inside her.
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Eve, Lilith, and Lucifer descend into the ancient depths of Hell to awaken Hades, an ancient force of unimaginable power. As they propose a new realm of false redemption to him, Eve realizes the heavy burden of her new role as the harbinger of false hope.
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Hades’ gaze shifted to Eve, his eyes narrowing slightly. “And what is her role in this scheme?” Lucifer turned to Eve, his smile softening, though his tone remained sharp. “Eve is the symbol of the first fall, the first sinner. She represents the beginning of sin, the original failure. Souls will look to her as a guide in this new realm, believing that if anyone understands the path to redemption, it’s her.” Lilith’s voice was darker, more possessive. “But Eve’s true purpose will be to ensure that no soul ever succeeds. She will lead them to believe they are on the right path, offering hope, guidance—but ultimately, she will guide them back into the depths of their own torment. Every time they think they are close to salvation, she will pull them back, ensuring they remain trapped in their own suffering.” Eve’s breath caught in her throat, but she nodded, her mind racing to grasp the full weight of what was being asked of her. “I’m to be the symbol of false hope,” she said quietly, her voice steady despite the turmoil building inside her. “I’ll lead them to believe they can atone, but make sure they never truly escape.”
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With Hades awakened and a dangerous plan in motion, can Eve survive the burden of leading souls to their eternal torment?
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