Previously, he had bestowed upon Pegasus a well of strength; the might of humanity exists to extend a helping hand to those struggling in the abyss of misery.
The savior, at this moment, had transformed into Hades, dragging the world down to hell.
At this instant, time around Seiya slowed a hundredfold. Pandora's trident pointed at Seiya, and the radiance of a five-pointed star emerged from within the void. Specters roared, brandishing their attacks at the one who had defied the gods.
But none of this prevented Seiya from fully dedicating his power!
The condemning light of Pegasus surged forward; its brilliant radiance was impossible for anyone to ignore.
At this moment, all Specters exerted their full might to stop him. Purple lightning from Pandora's trident struck Seiya, but he remained completely unfazed. The Specters' attacks were about to land on him, yet he showed no reaction. However, Alone still faintly focused on the power about to befall him.
Until, the purple five-pointed star in the void materialized into an invisible barrier standing majestically before Alone.
The light-speed attack bursting from Seiya's palm was blocked by this barrier.
With the naked eye, one could see those rays of light generating dazzling arcs before the barrier, as both sides continuously collided and disintegrated each other. Alone gazed at the fist nearly within reach, and likewise extended his hand,
"It's useless, Pegasus. The radiance of humanity shouldn't… What?!"
Alone's pupils constricted. He had been completely focused on this Pegasus, the only one who could possibly disrupt his plan, but even so, he had been entirely unaware of his movements or traces.
Not only him, but even all the Specters, Saints, Kagaho, Pandora, and the Gods hidden in the void—none of them had caught a trace of Seiya.
The moment Alone called out Pegasus's name, the very next instant, he had already crossed the barrier and appeared behind Alone.
—The Incarnation of Strong Wind, capable of bringing Seiya to anyone who calls his name.
This was a scene that would make one's heart sink in despair, but the Specters and God's Messengers had no time for such feelings. They galloped towards Alone, only hoping their speed would be faster than light. But the shadow of the Pegasus Saint had already enveloped Alone's head from behind. He was expressionless, with only the light in his hand remaining.
"Stop!"
At this moment, all Specters' hearts pounded wildly. Pandora was about to scream, but she couldn't. There wasn't even time or space to scream and intervene, unless time could be reversed, for Pegasus Seiya's attack had already descended.
"—Pegasus Friendship Face-Breaking Strike (Light Speed)!"
At this instant, Alone's entire face twisted and deformed, his jawbone distorted. His entire being spun and soared, transforming into a wisp of aurora falling towards a distant direction.
An attack completely unforeseen by anyone, a strike that almost brought about the grand finale. After unleashing this attack, Seiya's light dissipated. It was only then that the Specters' attacks arrived belatedly.
"—Rozan Hundred Dragons Punch!" Dohko roared.
"—Stardust Revolution!" Shion declared.
Two combat techniques, arriving from east and west respectively, intercepted the overwhelming attacks.
The shadows of the young Saints enveloped the descending figure.
And the young Unicorn Saint Yato, who had the closest contact with the opponent, was even more astonished as he looked at the warrior before him. The supreme greatness of a god and the ultimate strength and positive energy of a warrior merged within him, instantly making people think of another person: the Pope of Sanctuary! Under the sky of purgatory, from his toes, from his fists, brilliant light radiated!
Of course, he couldn't utter such impertinent words. As he gazed at the warrior before him, his body, as well as Lord Dohko's and Lord Shion's bodies, simultaneously radiated brilliance.
But from beneath their feet, a swirling darkness was rising, devouring them.
The cracked earth was like a dark gate to hell, and a gigantic whirlwind seemed to suck all the Saints into it.
Without any hesitation, the Saints quickly retreated, only able to watch the realm before them completely fall into the Underworld's domain.
"Did Lord Pegasus's strike not kill Hades?" Yato was shocked by the scene before him.
"It would be best if it did, but unfortunately, we cannot discern this darkness, and there are still Gods hidden in the void," Shion spoke softly,
"We must return and report now."
"Yes, we must leave," Dohko, who had arrived late, pulled down the brim of his cap. Even he realized the situation before them.
He could sense dark auras continuously emerging, one after another, but these beings were gathered around Hades.
When he is dominated by fury, he will undoubtedly seek revenge on the Saints by any means necessary.
"That we could complete the mission beyond expectation is thanks to you, Pegasus Saint. Would you like to come with us to see the Goddess?" Shion looked at Seiya, whose radiance was flowing beside him.
This Pegasus Saint remained silent for a moment, just pursing his lips and gazing towards the direction Alone had vanished.
A very long scene flowed through his mind, but in reality, only a few breaths had passed.
"Can we not go back now, Alone?" A rare softness appeared on the boy's face, but in an instant, it hardened like iron.
"Let's go, go back," he said.
Dohko and Shion, all the Saints, showed joyful smiles.
From behind him, distant zither music seemed to emanate, as if someone was singing, reminiscing about the past.
But no one heard this sound except Pegasus. As the Saints departed, the hometown of Pegasus, Alone, and Sasha completely transformed into a purgatory realm, a new city of the Underworld. And from this center, it radiated across all of Italy, even the entire world.
In the night, Sasha was awakened by a nightmare. She came to the balcony again, looking at the moonless sky that had been devoured by darkness.
"Pegasus, Alone!"
Faintly, she called out the names of the two most important people.
In the darkness, on their respective paths, two different men separately looked up as if sensing something.
As the rays of the setting sun shone upon the earth, Sanctuary also welcomed its most severe moment in hundreds of years.
Finally arriving at Sanctuary, Pegasus looked at the magnificent white temple before him. The boys who followed the path of Saints curiously watched the heroes returning from afar. Bronze and Silver Saints stood in two rows, and within the grand hall, the Gold Saints had already been waiting for a long time.
Pegasus reined in his emotions, finally about to see Athena again.
Why the word "again"?
Oh, inner monologue, don't mess around at a time like this.
A Goddess with a broader mind than Saori Kido, a Sanctuary working together wholeheartedly—stop overthinking.
Under the expectant gazes of Dohko and Shion, he pushed open the temple's great door.
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