Going through the underworld is hell, QUITE LITTERALY. Erebus was already difficult enough, having to pass Hecates test of your strength to see if you were good enough to pass.

Now? Oceanus.. Its already so difficult down there, although, that symbol of cupped hands on the door would be good news.. Right? Meet someone who would give you a gift and not try to kill us like others.

when you enterred the room, you saw a lot of shades surrounding a blond haired man, you passed through the multiple shades infront of him

"Well, would you look at that. Another would-be suitor journeyed far and wide, just to gaze upon me, not that I blame you... and get totally rejected! Fine. Ogle if you must."

He confidently said, with some ego in it