[Greek Mythology] Saving the World Through Infrastructure

Hesper, goddess of the evening, found a young man in her garden of golden apples. He was handsome, hardworking, quiet, pure, and faithful. His only flaw was that his human life would be short. So, before he died, Hesper swore by the River Styx to comfort him: “My love! As long as the sun has not fallen, I will snatch you back from death’s embrace. Even if I have to beg Hades himself, I would gladly kneel before him for you!” The young man’s expression turned strange for a moment. Then he seized her hand. “If you say that, you have to keep your word.” Hesper thought guiltily: Sorry, I lied. After all, according to Metamorphoses, the sun really will fall… Oh well, he’s about to die. Let him have this. Two hundred years passed, and Hesper thought that brief romance had long since run its course. She never even went looking for the young man’s soul, focusing instead on tending her garden of golden apples. Her realm was peaceful and prosperous, her people were well fed and clothed, and her wisdom was unmatched. The rulers of every nation bowed before her, honoring her as the “King of Kings.” Then, at the wedding feast that nearly sparked the Trojan War, the goddess of discord held up a golden apple, intending to stir up trouble: “This golden apple shall be given to the fairest goddess here.” But the scene of clamoring goddesses vying for the apple never came to pass. Four black horses leapt from a crack in the earth, and the breath of death swept over everything. As hundreds of gods watched in disbelief, Hades, Lord of the Underworld, stepped through the crowd and approached Hesper, demanding she honor the vow she had made long ago: “My love.” “I’ve been waiting for you for so long. Why have you never come?” Hesper: …?…! (A string of terrified Greek profanities) 【Reading Guide】 1. Hades is the love interest. The heroine loves farming, but never has enough land: “Get off my land!” “As for who owned it before, don’t ask.” She’s hardworking and loves a good laugh. Happy ending. 2. The only thing I can guarantee this story has no issues with is loving our country, society, and humanity. Every story has a complete outline and reference archive. Other than occasionally being inconsistent with updates and not writing enough words to stay off the blacklist, I have no history of anti-China or anti-Party sentiments, plagiarism, copying others’ ideas, common reader pet peeves, or taking bribes. If you still need a list of potential triggers, think about whether judging every story by your own standards makes you the origin of the universe, self-centered, and a destroyer of a creative world that should be full of diverse voices. 3. This blurb was screenshotted and documented on March 14, 2020, and the concept had already been developed by August 2, 2019. Updates follow the rankings. The story will become a paid book on Monday, July 27, 2026, with ten chapters released that day. Thank you, everyone. 【Recommendations】 Completed fanfiction romance: Sustainable Development Report on the Grand Void Realm. Go where things are hardest and where we’re needed most! Ongoing fanfiction romance: From Cult Escapee to Gotham. I’m done running. I’m going to fight back. For devoted, capable, and tragic heroines focused on self-cultivation, family, governance, and peace, my author page has more great stories of the same kind. Welcome to browse, and don’t miss out. Follow my author page to hear about new stories first! Theme: Make up your mind, overcome every obstacle, and unite everyone who can be united to win.