If you have been enchanted with the god characters of Lore Olympus, which owes a lot to Rachel Smythe’s reimagining of the Greek myths, brace yourselves as emotions take over from Lore Olympus Chapter 76 to Chapter 83. These chapters delve deeper into Hades’s growing affection for Persephone, intertwining myth, love, and personal transformation. After Lore Olympus Chapter 75, where Hades is pictured visiting the Fates looking for a memory related to Persephone, these chapters also follow up with emotions, plots, and revelations. But what exactly happens next, and how do love, power relations, and destiny issues fit into the story? 

Hades Meets Apollo | Persephone’s Trauma

Lore Olympus Chapter 76: Minthe Slapped The God Of Dead

Lore Olympus Chapter 76 starts off by having Minthe reporting at Underworld Corp in a furious state with her mission to speak to Hades. The situation rapidly escalates when she discovers Hades is in Tower 3, but he surprises her by pointing out that he has more reason to be upset with her.

Minthe notes with shock her temper has gotten the better of her, and she searches for excuses for her actions that night, attributing them to Thetis and cocktails. To make excuses for herself, she says that she had a couple of rounds too many on that particular day, and it was unintentional. Nonetheless, Hades understands and faces her head-on, making her remember that she is drunk and wild every time she is seen with Thetis and returns home. He insists that Thetis is not a good friend, and that’s something Minthe doesn’t wish to hear.

In a heated moment, Minthe slaps the king of the underworld, showing just how deeply his words have struck her. Her response is not just anger but laced with insecurity. She lashes out with a cutting remark: just because he spent one afternoon with Persephone, it doesn’t make him an expert on behavior. Minthe further says that he looks like his father, Cronos, a dictator who could chew him off. She gets ready to hit Hades for the second time. Thankfully for Hades, Hecate intervenes at this moment, and Lore Olympus Chapter 76 ends.

Chapter 77: Hera Giving Hades Company

In Lore Olympus Chapter 77, Minthe faced suspension from the office. Hecate consoles Hades in a very endearing manner. The scene shifts to a surreal encounter with Nyx, the goddess of night, who tells Hades he’s avoiding his emotions, preferring darkness. She reveals her past jealousy of Rhea and confesses she once considered stealing Hades as a child, moved by his burdens.

Nyx’s mention of “the little golden traitor,” Hera, pulls Hades from his internal turmoil, and he awakens to find Hera at his side. Their silent connection speaks volumes before he admits his conflicted feelings for Minthe, revealing that despite everything, he still loves her. He shares his insecurity about the stigma of ruling the Underworld, confessing his loneliness.

Hera chastises him for wanting to give his hand to Minthe. He spontaneously inquires whether he is like their father, and Hera tells him he is not. The disposition of Lore Olympus Chapter 77 draws a kiss to their increasing fidelity.

Lore Olympus Chapter 78: Hebe And Uncle Hades

Lore Olympus Chapter 78 opens with a flashback of young Hera talking to Metis, who encourages her to face her fears and help Hades with his bandages. When Hera arrives at Hades’s house, she tries to talk, but Hades is silent. She mentions Zeus telling her that Hades had been alone for 13 years, to which he agrees. Later, she also opens up about her difficulty with solitude, needing constant company, and admits she can’t be away from her sisters for long.

In the present, Hera kisses Hades, but he reacts angrily, reminding her of their agreement to stop this behavior in the 80’s. She jokes about feeling nostalgic but frustrated; Hades warns her that Zeus will punish him if he gets to know about this. He takes her home, where she invites him inside, mentioning her daughter Hebe misses him. Hebe is thrilled to see Hades, revealing it’s been three months since they last met. The Lore Olympus Chapter 77 ends with a twist—Persephone arrives at the door, adding tension to the scene.

Chapter 79: The Dinner Argument

In Lore Olympus Chapter 79, Persephone visits Hera, bringing rose clippings for her garden as a thoughtful gesture. Hera responds politely, inviting her to dinner, which turns into an entertaining but tense family gathering. 

During the meal, Hera and Zeus engage in their typical squabble. Zeus suggests hiring another assistant for Hera, who sharply retorts that she would rather bring him along if she wanted someone incompetent. Their playful yet tense dynamic creates an awkward atmosphere. It prompts Persephone to offer cutting roses for Hera to ease the tension and escape the discomfort.

As she heads to the garden, Hades follows, claiming to make a call but clearly wanting to spend time with her. He inquires why she doesn’t use her powers to plant the roses. She replies that she enjoys doing things the mortal way. This reflects her admiration for mortal resilience and her desire to connect with their experiences. Lore Olympus Chapter 79 concludes with Persephone asking Hades for a ride home, reinforcing her comfort and trust in him.

Lore Olympus Chapter 80: The Ride Home

Lore Olympus Chapter 80 opens with a humorous scene of Zeus and Hera spying on Hades and Persephone’s conversation.

Hades reassures Persephone that there’s no shame in being Sicilian, emphasizing his connection to her background. Persephone reciprocates with a Pomelia flower and a kiss on Hades’s cheek, showcasing the growth of their affection. Just as they share this intimate moment, Zeus hilariously interrupts, shouting, “Stop canoodling in my wife’s garden and go home!”

Persephone expresses her confusion about Zeus and Hera’s wild relationship in the car, questioning if love means always looking out for each other. Hades pragmatically advises her against trying to understand their relationship, hinting at his appreciation for Persephone’s potential. The mood shifts when Apollo suddenly knocks on the car window, ending Lore Olympus Chapter 80 on a cliffhanger.

Chapter 81: Persephone Stole Lyre

Lore Olympus Chapter 81 starts with Persephone visibly uncomfortable after Apollo’s arrival. Hades, protective and concerned, asks if she’s alright and if she wants to talk to Apollo. When Persephone says she doesn’t wish to converse, Hades snaps at Apollo not to pursue it any further. As if losing the reason why he was scolded, he looks at Persephone, who is self-evaded, and asks why she did not call him to come and fetch her. Hades quickly states that if she had wanted help from Apollo, she would have sought it.

Indifferent, Apollo accuses Hades of manipulating the situation, claiming Persephone is pretending to care about him. In a moment of quiet strength, Persephone contradicts Apollo, affirming that she does care about Hades. Frustrated, Apollo insists she’s been avoiding him, to which she simply tells him to go home.

Hades tried to ease the mounting stress by making sarcastic comments about the interaction. He concludes that it is time to end it. Apollo says no and does not leave Persephone with Hades. Thus, Hades orders disgruntled Poseidon for help. Poseidon comes in quickly, all in the boiling polish of humor, and he sings, dragging Apollo by his hands.

After that, the focus switches back to Persephone, who is now by herself and is further ruminating about her encounter with Apollo. She thinks that while he had deprived her of some possessions before, this time, she had taken away his tool, a lyre, and declared war between them.

Lore Olympus Chapter 82: Arrival Of Ares

Lore Olympus Chapter 82 opens with Hades leaving a voicemail on Hera’s phone, a moment which shows the embarrassment that Hades is apparently trying to suppress. He says that the thing they did to each other earlier is not supposed to happen again and expresses his wish that they now look into the future without Hera using him to avenge herself on Zeus. She listens to the message and notices this change in him, telling herself that Persephone is the right woman for him.

In the next scene, Hera’s mood quickly shifts when she receives another message that infuriates her. She goes straight to Zeus to complain why he has not changed things as he promised. He dismisses the damning proof that she shows him as either a forgery or not genuine; it adds to the existing rift between the two. Her frustration is palpable as she demands more discretion from him if he plans on continuing his infidelities. Rather than engaging with her concerns, Zeus attempts to deflect the situation. He criticizes her for neglecting her duties, pointing out that she hasn’t blessed any marriages in the mortal realm recently.

Hera’s fury only heightens, and she states that Zeus does not know who sent those messages. It is because he has slept with too many women, which makes it impossible for him to remember. He minimizes her concerns about Apollo and Persephone, further deepening the disconnect in their relationship. The conversation is interrupted in a dramatic fashion when an arrow lands between his legs, signaling the arrival of Ares.

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Chapter 83: Persephone’s Trauma

Lore Olympus Chapter 83 takes us on an emotional journey as Persephone faces another haunting nightmare. She wakes up distressed, realizing she can’t remember the last time she had her period, which plunges her into a state of worry. In frustration, she angrily cuts a string from Apollo’s lyre, revealing her unresolved anger and trauma related to him.

The scene shifts to her gynecologist appointment, where her anxiety is palpable as she expresses her concerns about possibly being pregnant. After a series of standard medical questions and tests, relief washes over her when she learns she is not pregnant. However, the doctor’s advice to be more responsible adds a sobering reality to her situation. Following the appointment, Persephone’s day takes a practical turn as she buys a new laptop. She organizes a study group for her classmates, showcasing her effort to regain normalcy amidst emotional turmoil. Lore Olympus Chapter 83 concludes with Persephone’s quiet determination, which creates a balance of emotions that keeps the reader engaged.

Lore Olympus Chapter 76-83 are impressive and representative of Rachel Smythe’s gift in balancing myth and human elements. Hades and Persephone’s romance is equally frustrating and heartwarming, as they navigate divine politics, personal insecurities, and external threats. What will happen next? Only time will tell. In the meantime, keep reading, and do not forget to leave your impressions on these very intriguing developments. Subscribe to AnimeMangaToon for more insightful chapter reviews and popular webtoon recommendations!