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Chapter 74: The Descent_2

"You've done well, although you've only completed half of the tasks in the mortal world, our bet can be settled in part now,"

"Now, this place is mine to handle,"

With one step, the Lord of Hell vanished without a trace. Behind him, Mephisto bowed in the direction of his departure and then cheerfully stepped through the illusory whirl with the souls.

The rest was no longer of any concern to the demons; their part was done, and presumably, the daughter of the original Sea God faced no issues.

Soon, the waters quieted again, only the sound of souls passing through continuing endlessly.

...

A spectrum of light streaked across the sky,

The gentle flames surrounding the light dispelled the chill of the downpour. The gaze of the Goddess of Hearthfire swept over the ocean's surface, but there were only waves upon waves.