Chapter 123: Second Task - Slaying the Hydra (2)

Heracles arrived at the Lernaean spring where the Hydra was said to be.

Perhaps due to the poison emanating from all directions, all the small plants nearby were withered and dead, with no trace of life visible.

How the hero could function in this place filled with extremely dangerous green mist...

'Asclepius said it was something he got from Apollo's temple. I wonder if I'll be able to return it intact.'

He wrapped his entire body tightly in the Nemean Lion's hide, covered his mouth with cloth, and held an iron club.

The cloth covering his mouth and nose was a divine object blessed by Apollo, the god of medicine.

That's why he could breathe normally even in this tremendous poisonous air.

Of course, even if he took off the cloth, his body wouldn't be greatly affected by the poison, but following Chiron's teaching that one should never let their guard down...

"Hm?"

Suddenly, something flies through the air. Very fast...