Chapter 3: Past and Present, The Pope (3)

"Click-",

Broken masonry fell, piled up like a grave.

The damage caused by a direct attack with starlight, even the current Hades, should be a little more peaceful.

Shi Ang stepped forward in a few steps, stopping at a certain distance, his eyebrows gradually converging.

With his eyesight, he could naturally see through the subtle gaps in the sand.

yes

In the midst of that,

Nothing.

The crimson luster wrapped around the surface of the golden holy clothes, abruptly binding Shi Ang's body,

It was like a huge palm, pinching him in the air.

"Hmm-",

"Sure enough, I guessed right.

You are anticipating the next step through your actions. ”

The big black wings appeared, unfolding one by one, showing the figure of the Hades,

"Then as long as you replace your siblings with divine power, you will no longer have any advantage,

Aries

No

Pope – Son ”

In the giant palm formed by the crimson universe, the golden light became dazzling until it evaporated.

The giant hand that had lost its prey froze for a moment before dissipating into the air.

"Oh?

Is it possible to move in space even when I am bound......

Hades turned his face sideways and looked at the other side, the tired warrior.

"It seems that His Highness the Pope has made direct contact with the Immortal King."

temple

Zilong said worriedly,

"Lord Athena."

Binghe knelt down on one knee,

"For your safety, please leave the Sanctuary now!"

At the core of the golden gate, the twelve guardian stars were all dim.

The girl stood there in disappointment, not knowing if she had heard Shiratori's words.

"Athena-sama?"

Zilong asked softly, but still didn't get a reply.

There is no way, since it has reached this point, according to the instructions left by the Pope and the teacher,

You can only -

Zilong gave Shiratori an inquiring look, who nodded helplessly.

If Athena-sama doesn't want to, we'll do it.

To save her life.

The Zodiac has been conquered, and if even this lord has an accident,

The future is destined to be ruined!

"Lord Athena, please forgive me Purple Dragon-"

The purple dragon who was about to move froze for a moment, and there was a moment of stiffness.

What do you want to do to her? 】

[Bronze imps. 】

Enemy?

Binghe was on guard for the first time and stopped in front of Athena,

No, this little universe is.......

The light on the girl's face gradually recovered, and she crossed the glacier and stepped forward in a few steps.

At the bottom of the stone steps, a cloud of gold emerged, and a familiar figure slowly walked out of it.

The road ahead is bumpy, but I believe that your heart has never been tainted with gloom. 】

[As the goddess of war, I recognize your identity as a golden saint seiya. 】

[You will not be held accountable for your faults, nor will you be asked for reasons for doing so.] 】

[So, please promise me too.] 】

【By all means...... To come back here, back to ...... My side! 】

At the end of the long stone steps, the two met again.

"It seems that I haven't arrived too late," he said lightly, "Athena." ”

The girl clenched the core of the door in her hand,

Zodiac ..... Is there only one left?

No

Even if it's one,

"Garonβ€”"

"Ready to leave, Athena?

Leaving this zodiac? ”

Athena hesitated for a moment about Garon's question, but quickly reacted and shook her head slowly but firmly.

"So, remove the barrier."

β€œοΌŸβ€

"Garon!"

Binghe and Zilong stepped forward, "If you remove the enchantment now, His Highness the Pope will-"

"Athena, if you're going to stay, then remove the barrier now."

β€œ......”

If you look down from above, the last point of light on the earth shines,

Stronger than at the beginning, the current Sanctuary has become as the last corner of light, and it has become as shaky as a candle.

Then, go to extinction.

"Athena's barrier is gone?"

Crimson blood shrouded the hall, and the Hades King said indifferently,

"It seems that the God in whom you believe has forsaken you,

Pope. ”

The small universe like a sea of blood submerged the golden body, as if it was extremely corrosive, and after fading, it did not leave a trace of dust.

There are no bones left,

Such an ending is also suitable for mortals who disobey the will of the gods.

He glanced around at the empty surroundings and walked forward.

There, there is an exit to the temple.

"Knock-",

The shoulder armor seemed to hit something, blocking the entire body.

The frowning Hades stretched out his hand,

Touching an invisible barrier.

"This is-",

The trick that guy left behind?

No way

He should have died,

Under the cover of my small universe, there is no fixed space that can accommodate his escape route.

Orβ€”

What did I miss?

Hades lowered his body and picked up a piece of crystal shard,

After losing the power of the small universe, the phantom wall-like existence quickly splits, destroys, and disappears into the air.

defensive walls,

I see

"The zodiac signs are destroyed by my divine power,

Athena's barrier was then removed,

The spatial constraints of the Sanctuary are gone.

You've got a life back, Pope. ”

The shadow of light walked in the great hall, wandering, flashing everywhere around the Hades,

Every movement, every stagnation, leaves behind a fantastic silhouette,

Until the end, there were six shadows guarding the retreat of the Hades,

"You and I don't have much time left, Hades.

Next, let's use this trick to determine the winner. ”

Are these imaginary images?

No

I'm afraid it is...... An afterimage left behind by the entity.

"Thy divine power, thy soul is subject to the body,

To what extent can dynamic vision capture my movements?

Hades, who rashly uses a weak body to participate in the holy war,

You were the one who gave me the chance to defeat you. ”

Six lights and shadows stretched out their hands at the same time, and the stars in the palm of their hands shone brightly,

"Ordinary people's eyes can distinguish about one-tenth of a second of an image.

The ability of the Bronze Saint Seiya is more than ten times stronger on this basis,

But

For the Gold Saint Seiya,

One hundredth of a second is a long time.

There are so many things that I can't count. ”

The arc of starlight shoots out, and it is worth missing the body of Hades,

"Your tricks aren't as effective as you say, mortal."

Hades avoided Starlight's direct attacks one after another,

"It's indeed a lot stronger than the attack just now, it looks like you're planning to use up the last of your strength,

But...... If you don't hit, there's no point. ”

The trajectory of the six starlight showed no sign of decaying after passing through Hades's side.

No

Instead, it became more dazzling.

"Hades,

The battle of the Pope,

There are no omissions. ”

After the light trail hits the invisible barrier, it begins to turn.

Those are...... The defensive wall just now?

When?!

"You guy, can't you just dodge my attacksβ€”"

"Crystal Wall,

This trick can rebound all attacks within common sense,

However, when I was teaching my own disciples, I also told him,

The role of this wall is not only used for defense. ”

The starlight bounced off the wall of the crystal wall one after another, gradually outlining an array of light,

"This isβ€”"

Hades stepped back, keenly aware that he was in the center of the formation.

The trajectory of the starlight is at this time,

Carved a shining six-pointed star map.

The power of starlight is gone?

No, it didn't disappear,

It's a transfer!

Hades lowered his head and saw that within a diameter of three meters, every floor tile became bright.

"Die in the starlight, Hades."

The one-arm of light and shadow slashed upward, and the final trick was revealed.

"Stardust – Revolution!"

Billions of star tracks shot out from the earth, converging into pale blue pillars of light to destroy the zenith of the main hall and rush into the night sky.

Burst attack,

The black clothes creaked, but the corners of Hades' mouth gradually smiled,

His hands were scorched black in the scorching bombardment, but he clenched them persistently.

"You're not the only one waiting for your chance, mortal."

An alarm rose in Shion's heart,

In the next moment, a sharp pain appeared in his chest,

"Your void will never use the time of space movement,

It was the moment of the attack. ”

The black blade was guided by the small universe and slowly pierced out of Shi Ang's chest,

Starlight, Black Sword,

Both of them were suffering tremendous physical trauma, but neither showed signs of stopping.

"Mortals cannot defeat the gods.

Pope, your end...... Only one to die! ”

It's true..... Is that so?

Scarlet blood stains slid down the corners of his mouth,

Under the bright starlight, the calm confidence still remained in his eyes.