Chapter Forty Two After spending an hour bathing in anxiety post- session with Athena, the time to train with Hades and Lucifer comes around. I stand in the room for a few moments, conjuring balls of fire and throwing them around just to make sure Hades will at least have something to work with in terms of my abilities. I still don’t know how I’ll approach Lucifer, but I suppose I’ll just be forced to improvise. I mean, what’s the worst that could happen? My heart breaking? That’s already done. I force myself not to drag my feet as I make my way out to the training field. In the center of the field stand Lucifer and his father, discussing something intently. As I make my way to them I clear my throat to announce my presence. Hades spins around. “Ah, Echo, right on time.” I offer H

