The young Persephone began to follow Hades. During this time, Demeter noticed the situation developing and paid a visit.

『Shall we conduct a public debate regarding what you’ve done? I’m fine with being thrown back into Tartarus…but…you won’t be able to show your face in public again, right?』  At Hades’ cold words, Demeter could no longer protest, so she had stepped aside.

The young Persephone had received a great shock from this exchange. It was the first time she had seen her mother so powerless, and she felt as though her world were collapsing around her since Demeter had been everything to her up to that point.

During her first visit to Tartarus, young Persephone learned for the first time in her life what freedom truly was. She no longer had to be confined in her narrow room. Instead of sleeping in a glass chamber, she had a soft bed. It was also the first time she could freely talk to others and enjoy their company. Previously, she had always taken care of everything, but here, many people took care of her. The meals were delicious. The sky was beautiful, and the sunsets were picturesque. The air was cool, and the feeling of the ground was pleasant.

Everything in the world was mysterious and interesting. However, at some point, she realized that there was a larger world outside the confines of Tartarus....