We have one final task of you, Kratos. Your greatest challenge awaits in Athens; where even now, my brother: Ares, lays siege, as we speak. Athens is on the verge of destruction. It is the will of Ares my great city fall. Zues has forbidden the gods from waging war on each other. That is why it must be you, Kratos. Only a mortal trained by a god has a chance at defeating Ares.

And if I am able to do this; to kill a god, then the visions: they will end?

Complete this final task, and the past that consumes you will be forgiven. Have faith, Kratos, the gods do not forget those who come to their aid.

Leaving the rotting carcass of the hydra behind, Kratos set sail once more. His greatest challenge, and freedom from his growing madness lay before him, in the ancient city, of Athens.

Kratos saves the boat captain from falling down into the dead Hydra's stomach

Thank the gods you came back for me!

I didn't come back for you!

Kratos takes the key from the captain's necklace and throws him down Hydra's throat

God of war. I haven't forgotten you. For what you did that night, this city will be your grave...

GOD OF WAR IS A SHITTY GAME AND YOU SHOULD FEEL SHITTY