The underground kingdom had a complicated, extensive infrastructure. Yes, the carrier of the souls was Charon, but in fact it’s obvious that he could not cope with all the souls. Therefore, there was a system of parallel worlds, that is to say, whenever the soul arose, say, another virtual Charon, who, was acting independently from other Charons was carrying this soul. Likewise, there were virtual copies of other underground gods in order to cope with the necessary edge work.
The souls flew into the underworld through a plurality of entries, and before which in each one virtual Cerberus was sitting, which, in case of necessity, turn into a natural creature. Hercules perfectly remembered near Lake Lerna, where he killed the hydra, there was the entrance into the kingdom of shadows. Therefore, taking the usual accoutrements - mace, shield, sword, bow and arrows, the hero marched and soon reached the entrance of the kingdom, where was sitting Cerberus.
- What do you want?
- That’s none of your business, stupid animal. I’m going to Hades.
- Pardon, come in. But bear in your mind, I’ll not let you back.
-That Grandma said for 2 times.
- What Grandma? My? Grandma Gaia?
- No, stupid, it is a popular expression. Come on, open the door.
-I’m sorry but before you enter, my friend, you have to hand in the weapon. Here is very strict about it. Daddy Hades doesn’t like armed people.
On the way Hercules was attacked by the people and monsters, whom he had killed. Here, Lernaean hydra crawled to him and opened its mouth full of sharp teeth.
- Don’t worry, Hercules, all of them are the shadows of the people and monsters killed by you. Be proud of your job, hero. Go ahead with a song.
Indeed, when he sang his favorite song, "Do not fear the hydra Guard" it became easier. Here is the throne room, where with sat Hades, dreary man with shifty eyes, with his wife, the beautiful Persephone.
- Who granted us? Isn’t it the great Hercules? And what do you want?
- Great Hades. I would not have come to you by my own will, I came here by the will of Eurystheus, to whom I serve by the order of The Council of Gods the co-chaired of which, by the way, are you.
- In brief, what do you want?
- Allow me to take Cerberus with me just for few days.
- Well, take him, but you'll have to defeat him without weapons. Rebuke him, put a collar, muzzle and lead wherever you want. But if you can’t manage to do it- blame yourself. Bear in your mind- Cerberus hasn’t eaten anything for a week.
Hercules cordially thanked Hades, winked at beautiful Persephone, and inspired, went to the door. On the road Hermes ran past him and dropped some bag.
Eurystheus was standing at the window of the palace and was watching Hercules play volleyball with pupils.
- It’s fine for him, scoundrel!- thought bitterly the king – so what about me ? All the day I’m coming up with new orders for this scoundrel. But no problem, one more feat and I won’t see this villain any more.
It has been a month since Eurystheus had nothing good in his mind.
- Daddy, go and have a dinner- called his favorite daughter Admete.
During the lunch, his daughter told him how the teacher of the school frightened children with the underground kingdom.
- I was so scared, dad- especially when she was talking about. Missis Cyrene was talking about Cerberus. Brrr.
- Don’t be afraid, sweetheart. It is not that terrible as it’s being described.
- Really? And have you seen him, dad? No? And in which zoo it is, eh?
- Do you want to see him?
- It’s my biggest wish. I want this even more than a trip to the Canary Islands.
- Well, maybe that should be so.
- Hey, call Hercules.
The next day, the hero marched for Cerberus.
Hercules picked it up and read: "The antidote against snakes from the neck of Cerberus" and found a lollipop. The hero cried- the great Zeus was thinking of him. Hercules swallowed the antidote and winced - had never had such a nasty and bitter medicine. He appreciated the whole care of his father who cared about putting a sweet lollipop in the bag, and he went even quickly.
- So, Cerberus, are you coming with me willingly, or shall I smack you in the neck?
- Woof, woof, woof,- discordantly barked the heads.
Hercules grabbed the dog and here the snakes started to bite painfully. Without paying attention to the hellish pain, the hero squeezed the dog's head more and more until he weakened and barked which conditionally meant that he surrendered. Hercules threw at him a thick collar, pinned three muzzles and taking his weapons, led Cerberus to the exit. On the way home the director of mobile zoos and circuses was presented with the most flattering offer, but Hercules refused all of them. Finally, at the entrance of the city, he saw a huge crowd, and on the city wall were standing Admete and Eurystheus.
- Dad, daddy, I want to ride the dog.
- You, daughter, have really overreached yourself! Don’t you see that there are poisonous snakes on Cerberus’s neck? They will bite you.
And referring to Hercules, uttered.
- Take the beast back at the very moment.
At the entrance to the underworld Cerberus whimpered.
- How good is there. Warm, sunny, full of dogs. And I'm here.... Thank you, Hercules; they were the best days of my life.