After Seiya had carefully felt himself over, he found that he had not lost anything. His ten-yuan, perfectly beautiful body had been reborn, his strength was even greater than before, and his Authority and Cloth were completely under the command of his own will... The thought of this made Seiya suddenly understand.
The Authority he should have gained after slaying Perseus, and the Perseus Cloth he should have obtained, were not in his body.
Although he had not truly wielded them once, this Authority and Cloth were his property. Seiya closed his eyes, and the connection within the void allowed him to sense a call coming from the due west.
It was the Mediterranean Sea, between the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia—
—and also, the place where it all began.
Erica and Ena Seishuin watched as the lord they were loyal to closed his eyes. It was only when he slowly opened them again that he gave his first command after waking.
"Let those Hime-Miko go back. You don't need to worship me like you did the Old Gentleman... Erica, you stay. Help me book a plane ticket. I want to go back to Sardinia and have a look."
On the flight to Italy, Seiya walked through the slightly crowded cabin and sat down in a business-class seat by the window in the front row. Coincidentally, this flight belonged to Japan's third-largest airline—Skymark Airlines, which focused on low-cost operations. The affordable ticket price also meant more passengers.
No private jet, no bodyguards. Seiya had only asked Erica to book him a normal business-class ticket.
It wasn't that he wanted to travel incognito, he just wanted some peace and quiet.
No one noticed the girl sitting next to the Saint. It was Stella. Seiya had refused to let anyone else follow him, but Stella had to come. As a fellow earth mother goddess, and even as a rival from a different camp in the myths, she might play a crucial role.
Seiya first looked at the victory feedback from after the battle.
Although his Authority and Cloth had been temporarily taken away by Metis through the Prometheus Grimoire, the second effect of his God of Combat Authority was still in effect. Perhaps it was because Perseus's performance was indeed outstanding, which also led to the harvest from this battle being far greater than before.
The first harvest was still related to combat techniques.
[Proficiency in related combat techniques has increased. Pegasus Meteor Kick, Pegasus Flying Kick, Pegasus Light-Speed Kick, Pegasus Rolling Kick, and other combat techniques have been mastered.]
Perhaps it was a rare correlation, but the techniques of the other four of the five little bronze strong ones had finally appeared. Oh, he had also mastered Hyoga's ice combat methods before, but because they weren't as convenient as the Pegasus Meteor Fist, he had never used them.
The second was an increase in the power of his Authorities.
[The shadow of the sun and the earth itself are closely linked. In the Honshu region, the local residents regarded the path of light created by the sun on the surface of the sea or in the morning mist as the tracks of dragon-serpents and foxes.]
[Great Sun-Illuminating Avatar's third effect has been unlocked—gained the ability to command yin dragons, the avatars of the ley lines.]
The third harvest was related to the God Robe, and it was the biggest gain from this battle.
[God Robe: Verethragna]
[Effect 1: The Strong Fortune of Victory.] When aiming for a goal through conflict, you will gain the strong luck of victory—"I am the strongest who holds all victories! Whether human or demon, I shall defeat all enemies!"
[Effect 2: The Victor is Justice.] As long as victory is achieved, a harvest will surely be obtained.
[Effect 3: The Victor is Omnipotent.] When aiming for victory, one's own skills will be rapidly enhanced—"I who am radiant, I who am undefeated, Ahura Mazda granted me creation! Anything you excel at is fine. Games, martial arts, strategy, horsemanship, whatever it may be. All may challenge me!"
[Weapon: The Golden Sword of Victory.] A weapon that symbolizes the characteristics of the warrior himself. This sword can cut down enemies on the battlefield according to his will, and after fulfilling certain conditions, it can seal and sever the divinity of an enemy—"Fear my name! I am he who breaks all obstacles! Neither the mighty nor the unjust can defeat me—Fear me, the Golden Sword of Victory!"
[Combat Techniques: Empty Fist, Boar Rush, Boar Rushing Fist, Destructive Boar Avatar, Wheel Tornado, God of Combat's Suppression (God's Wrath)]
[New Effect 4: Ever-Victorious.] It reforms amidst damage, continuously breaks through in battle, and gains corresponding adjustments and enhancements against enemies. "I am the strongest, and he who holds all victories! I will annihilate all enemies who dare to stand before me! I will shatter all obstacles!"
When Seiya's gaze touched upon the fourth effect, a sharp light once again shone in his eyes!
The fourth effect was, in fact, the life source contained within every true Saint's Cloth! A Cloth was like a living thing. Every time it was damaged and repaired, it was an opportunity for evolution. Its weight and form would change because of it. Minor damage could be healed over a long period of time, and it could even adjust its own form. After being tempered by countless battles, a Cloth will eventually achieve self-growth and transformation.
But that being said, different Cloths had different points of emphasis, so their potential would naturally be vastly different.
For example, among the five little bronze strong ones, Ikki's Phoenix Cloth was hailed as a Bronze Cloth with the potential to surpass most Gold Cloths. This was because this Cloth took the characteristic of being strengthened again after being damaged and reformed to the extreme, just like a phoenix being reborn from the ashes.
And at this moment, this God Robe had a similar effect.
Of course, to bring out the effect of a Cloth still depended on the will of the Saint who wore it. But Seiya was the only one who possessed a Cosmo with infinite potential, so he could take this characteristic to its extreme.
Seeing this effect, the anxiety in Seiya's heart was also calmed somewhat. He could sense that he was getting closer and closer to the Authority and Cloth that had been stolen from him. At this moment, Seiya clenched his fist. No matter the reason, he had to find Athena and ask her clearly.
But the thought of her made Seiya's heart ache faintly.
"But why did it turn out like this... I have a goddess to follow, I have something to defend. These two happy things have intertwined. And these two joys should have brought me even more joy. I should have obtained this dream-like happy time. But, why... why did it turn out like this..." Seiya frowned, looking at the goddess beside him who was deliberately speaking in a strange tone—Stella. For this goddess who was his subordinate yet so cheap, Seiya didn't have much patience. He directly slapped her on the forehead.
If she hadn't been sitting next to him, that slap should have landed on her bottom.
"Oof!" The mischievous goddess instantly behaved, clutching her forehead and shrinking back into her seat.
At this moment, the hazy outline of Sardinia could already be seen outside the cabin window. However, the Saint Seiya, his mind completely filled with the image of Athena (Metis), had overlooked an extremely crucial fact—
He had an unfinished battle pact with a God King.
And that God King, at this moment, was living in seclusion on this very island.
The aura of Seiya's arrival, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, was also sensed by the God King—the arrival of his promised enemy.
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