Somewhere on the island of Sardinia, as the first rays of dawn spread across the land, seemingly in response, a dazzling, dreamlike solar halo appeared, followed by the figure of a man with golden hair and a silver robe.
"To be driven to this point… such a thing has never happened even in the age of myths!"
"But it's not over yet! God-slayer, our battle will continue. Next time, I will never lose to you again!"
Standing up and recalling the previous fight, the man's eyes were filled with unwillingness, his face full of hatred as he muttered to himself.
Indeed, this golden-haired, silver-robed man was none other than Perseus, the dragon-slaying hero who had been defeated by Kusanagi Sora and then reborn!
The Solar Halo, as a hidden power of Perseus's other identity—the Hero of Light, the Sun God Mithra—not only allows him to counter the light-based powers of other gods and demon kings but also grants him the sun's endless cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
As long as the sun exists, he is immortal!
Although he wanted to immediately seek out Kusanagi Sora for another battle, Perseus's body was still weak from just having been resurrected, so he planned to find a place to recover his strength first.
"Hmm?"
However, just as Perseus was about to leave, he suddenly sensed something, his expression instantly turning serious as his body went into battle mode.
Feeling the hostile presence suddenly appearing behind him, Perseus did not hesitate at all. He immediately manifested his weapon and spun around fiercely to slash!
Pfft… clang!
The next moment, the sound of blood spraying was heard, and Perseus's weapon fell to the ground.
Along with the weapon, one of his hands dropped as well…
"Ah! You are—"
A muffled grunt escaped Perseus as he looked at the enemy who had taken advantage of his weakness to ambush him, his face full of anger and shock.
The enemy was a petite figure wielding a giant scythe of death, with a face exactly identical to the goddess Athena!
But Perseus was absolutely certain that this person was not Athena!
As the ruler of the Underworld, Athena bore the divine aura symbolizing death and darkness, but this person was different. The aura she emitted was like a mixture of resentment and curse—pure evil!
"I am Metis, the Serpent that Devours Heaven."
In an instant, she appeared before Perseus, one hand gripping his neck and effortlessly lifting him up. The goddess who looked exactly like Athena spoke coldly and faintly.
"Ah, first the goddess Athena, and now even Metis has descended to the earth?!"
Having regained his composure and recognized the visitor's identity, Perseus showed no fear and continued:
"Although your actions are disgraceful, there is nothing I can say after falling into the hands of you Earth Mother goddesses. But goddess Metis, even if you kill me now, when the sun rises next time, I will be reborn again!"
Knowing that there was no chance of survival in the enemy's hands, Perseus was fearless at his peak, but now, just resurrected and still weak, he could only endure being slaughtered.
However, Perseus was not afraid. He could wait another day. By then, whether it was Kusanagi Sora, Athena, or this goddess Metis who ambushed him while weak, he would make them all pay!
"Hmph, Perseus, meeting me means you think you still have a chance?"
"Rest peacefully in the myths. Your powers and strength, I will take them!"
A trace of disdain flashed in her eyes as Metis snorted coldly.
Without further words, Metis suddenly tightened her grip and crushed Perseus's neck.
Looking at the lifeless Perseus, Metis showed no sympathy. Black energy surged from her body, enveloping him. When the black energy returned to Metis, the dragon-slaying hero Perseus had completely vanished…
Having devoured Perseus's powers and strength, Metis's aura exploded with even greater power. Clenching her hands, a satisfied expression appeared on her cold yet beautiful face.
"Even the strongest serpent is no match for you, Kusanagi Sora. I admit I underestimated you."
"But just wait, Kusanagi Sora, and Athena, soon I will gather enough power to appear before you. You will all become my prey."
Gazing distantly at a certain direction in the sky, Metis murmured, her cold eyes flashing with bloodthirsty light.
Having achieved her goal, Metis did not linger. Her figure turned into a shadow and disappeared from the spot…
…
Not long after Metis left, another figure appeared here. Golden short hair, a cheerful face, black sunglasses on his forehead, and a long sword case on his back—this was none other than our Sword King, Doni.
"Oh dear, I was so engrossed watching Sora's battle that someone beat me to it?"
"But it seems things are about to get even more interesting…"
Though feeling a bit regretful since he had wanted to take advantage of the situation, Doni didn't care much, wearing a carefree yet highly expectant smile…
…
In a deserted forest, by a crystal-clear lake—
"Uncle, I have found the king's whereabouts."
A girl's voice spoke excitedly to the empty space ahead by the lake.
She was a beautiful white girl, about twelve or thirteen years old. Her golden curly hair formed elegant curves, framing a perfectly beautiful face, like a rare classical doll crafted by a master dollmaker, making anyone who saw her instantly fond of her.
Splash…
The sound of a dewdrop falling from a green leaf into the clear lake rippled the surface. At the same time, a warrior's phantom clad in armor, holding a spear and riding a white steed, appeared on the lake's surface.
"Guinevere, have you found the trace of our lord?"
The warrior phantom spoke with a voice full of the weight of time, indistinguishable as male or female.
"Yes, uncle, please look."
Nodding respectfully to the phantom, the girl named Guinevere extended a fair, delicate hand and pointed into the void ahead. With a flicker, an image appeared, showing the scene of Sora's battle with the ancient dragon last night.
"To be able to fight the strongest serpent summoned by the ancient goddess Athena, truly a remarkable warrior!"
After watching the image, the warrior phantom's voice was full of admiration.
"Guinevere, thank you for your hard work. My true form will descend to the earth soon. Then I will personally confirm once more. If that person is truly our lord, we will follow the lord again and fulfill our destiny together."
After a moment of silence, as if having made a decision, the warrior phantom spoke again to the girl.
"Yes, uncle."
Filled with endless excitement, the girl bowed gracefully in response.
Splash…
Ripples spread again on the lake's surface. The warrior phantom vanished, and everything returned to normal.
"My king, I have searched for centuries, and finally, I can see you again…"
With hands clasped together, gazing at the distant sky, the young girl murmured to herself, her expression full of endless anticipation and excitement…
…
Sardinia Island, "Bronze-Black Cross," Naples Branch—
Inside Liliana's room, a different kind of scene was unfolding at this moment.
"Kusanagi Sora, what… what are you going to do to me?"
Looking at Sora sitting on the chair with a mischievous smile, Athena's expression was flustered, a faint blush rising on her cheeks. She stepped back nervously and said anxiously.
"Hehehe… Do I even need to say? Athena, I did say I was going to spank your little butt!"
"Be a good girl and come over quickly, I won't be too rough."
With a smiling face, Sora beckoned Athena over.
"I've already admitted defeat, you… you can't treat me like this!"
Hearing Sora's blatant and wicked words, Athena's face instantly flushed red. She could no longer maintain her queenly pride and dignity, and she retorted defiantly.
"Hmph, Athena, everything about you is mine now, whether it's your body or your soul."
"No resistance allowed, come here quickly!"
Seeing the legendary goddess Athena showing such a scared and shy expression to him, Sora was delighted inside. But letting her off so easily was impossible. His expression hardened as he spoke in a commanding tone.
Athena's body trembled. Since losing the battle and forming a contract with Sora, she knew she could never resist this man before her. As a former queen of the gods and a noble goddess, being spanked on the butt was humiliating beyond words, filling Athena with a mix of shame and fury.
However, Athena also knew this detestable guy wouldn't let her off today. With a hint of grievance and reluctance, she hesitated but slowly walked toward Sora.
"Lie down properly."
With a slight curve at the corner of his mouth, Sora spoke again to Athena.
Gritting her teeth, the noble and stunningly beautiful goddess's face was full of grievance and shame. Her heart pounded wildly, and she had the impulse to bite this wicked and evil guy to death.
But thinking about the even more "miserable" consequences that might follow, Athena's body trembled slightly.
In the end, the noble goddess endured the endless shame and lay down on Sora's lap, slightly raising her delicate hips to receive the punishment from this evil demon king.
"Y-you… be gentle…"
Her face flushed red, Athena mustered her courage and looked back.
But after saying this, Athena regretted it. How could a noble goddess say such a shameless thing?! It's just a spanking on the butt, and it's not like this bastard hasn't taken liberties with her before. If he wants to spank, then so be it!
Damn you, Kusanagi Sora, it's all your fault that I'm no longer as pure as I once was!
But you better be gentle. If you hurt me there, I'll break my vows and fight you to the end!
She thought fiercely again and again, but her trembling body revealed how nervous and excited the goddess really was.
Seeing Athena like this, a smile flickered in Sora's eyes. He nodded with great satisfaction.
"Hehehe… Don't worry, Athena, I'll be very gentle."
With a mischievous smile, he licked his lips, then without hesitation, Sora raised his hand and gave Athena's delicate butt a hard smack…