Episode 2 of Kaos commences with a harrowing scene, where Caeneus, a man besmirched by his transgressions against the divine and the Amazonian clan, meets his fate in a dimly lit bar. Struck by an arrow, he collapses onto the gritty floor, his dishonor etched in his final moments.
The narrative then seamlessly shifts to Orpheus, awakening to find Dionysus by his side, urging haste lest Riddy slip through the elusive Frame. Meanwhile, Riddy embarks on her perilous journey to the Underworld, navigating the treacherous River Styx. Hades, the ominous ruler of this realm, observes from his throne, emphasizing that their piety towards the Gods will dictate their fate in the game's next phase.
Upon reaching the far shore, their ultimate challenge awaits: traversing the Frame, where their atoms will be miraculously reconstituted on Earth. Amidst this enigmatic crew, a familiar face emerges—Agatha, the Olympia sacrifice from episode's past, her ambition to become a tacita unfulfilled. Upon learning of Riddy's audacious defiance of the divine before her demise, Agatha delivers a chilling prophecy, leaving Riddy to ponder its implications.
Hades, the King of the Underworld, is accompanied by his queen, Persephone, their union reigning over this realm of shadows. Zeus, from the heights of Mount Olympus, intervenes, issuing a dire decree to Hades: intensify the deployment of divers to the crossing, for a deluge of souls is即将涌来.
As Riddy arrives in Asphodel, she braces herself for the encounter with Charon, the ferryman of the dead. The landscape is eerily populated by tri-headed watchdogs, their relentless gaze scrutinizing each newcomer. To Riddy's dismay, she finds herself singled out by one of these formidable creatures. Yet, amidst the uncertainty, a glimmer of hope emerges as the handler assures her that all shall be well.
Just as Riddy is led away, the stage is set for the introduction of our second protagonist, Caeneus, whose tale intertwines with Riddy's in a web of destiny and divine retribution.
Caeneus, the seasoned handler under Charon's employ, has been grappling with the haze of a decade since his untimely demise within the shadows of a forsaken bar. Little does he fathom the pivotal role his life's tapestry is about to weave into the grand narrative, a fate intertwined with his recent ascension alongside Prue, a formidable woman, into the ranks of Divers. Yet, Caeneus balks at the summons, his heart heavy with the realization that it necessitates bidding farewell to his beloved canine companion, Fotis. The decision, though reluctant, is not entirely his to make, as Medusa's watchful gaze looms large over the proceedings.
Meanwhile, on the dusty roads of Earth, Dionysus pilots his vehicle with reckless abandon, Orpheus by his side, in a desperate bid to instill a glimmer of trust within his companion. Their odyssey culminates at The Cave, a remote bar perched at the crossroads of hope and despair, where desperate souls yearn for a gateway to the Underworld—a quest that invariably leads to nothingness. Orpheus, disillusioned, finds himself coerced into Dionysus' scheme, unaware that this forsaken establishment harbors a sinister quiz awaiting its unwitting contestants.
As these events unfold, Zeus' desperate calls echo through the void, seeking the ears of his scattered offspring, only to be met with silence. His disappointment in his children deepens with each unanswered ring, mirroring the turmoil simmering between him and Hera. Aware of Zeus' infidelity, weaving new life on Earth, Hera retaliates with a devious ploy, impersonating her husband to administer a harsh lesson. Her vengeful decree: the eradication of all half-breeds, and for the Queen Bee, a metamorphosis into a mere insect, doomed to join the ranks of those who have fallen prey to Zeus' capricious whims.
In this tapestry of intrigue and betrayal, every thread pulls tighter, weaving a narrative fraught with emotion, uncertainty, and the inevitable collision of fate.
Zeus, seething with anger, glimpsed the contentment of humanity on Earth and concocted a sinister plot to decimate a significant portion of their population. Prometheus, foreseeing the calamity, voiced his dissent, yet his pleas fell upon stony hearts. Zeus's diabolical plan unfolded in two devastating phases: first, unleashing a barrage of natural disasters; and second, igniting a Trojan War-like conflict that would consume the globe in its fiery embrace.
Meanwhile, Riddy stumbled upon the Center of the Unresolved, a realm where souls linger due to their untimely departure without the ritualistic coins. She was met with the stark reality that she too would be condemned to labor for the next two centuries, a revelation that left her stupefied.
On the surface of Earth, Dionysus and Orpheus braced themselves for a momentous quiz, administered by none other than the enigmatic trio known as The Fates: Atropos, Lachesis, and Clotho. Despite their imposing presence, they couldn't help but evoke a whimsical resemblance to the hapless contestants of a British game show, The Chase, albeit in a more celestial guise.
As the seven rounds of the quiz commenced, in the depths of the Underworld, our fledgling Divers crossed paths with the distraught Riddy. To comprehend their role, let us delve briefly into the mysteries of the Divers. They served as celestial escorts, guiding souls across the threshold to The Frame, offering solace, empathy, and direction towards the waters of Renewal. Failure in their duty meant facing the daunting task of nurturing children for Renewal, a fate few desired.
As Riddy ventured into the waters, her heart sank as she realized she was ensnared. Her despair erupted into tears, drawing the attention of Lachesis, one of the all-powerful Fates. Lachesis confronted Orpheus, striking his hand with a force that spoke of her displeasure. The truth was revealed: Orpheus had withheld the coin from Riddy's lips, his desperate act to keep her bound to the mortal realm, driven by a twisted form of love. This transgression cost him the quiz, and with it, any hope of redemption.
Dionysus, striving to justify Orpheus's actions as an expression of affection, appealed to the Fates, offering a deal that would grant them access to the Underworld. However, this endeavor hinged upon the possession of Zeus's watch, which, conveniently, Dionysus happened to possess. The stage was set for a dramatic turn of events, as the fate of many hung in the balance.
