Saint Seiya Evil Skull

The Asgard and the Underworld watched quietly as the thrilling and magnificent battle between the Holy Land and the Sea Realm took place.

As time went on, the outcome of the battle gradually became clear. Shockingly, the Sea Region ultimately suffered a tragic defeat. This outcome was like a thunderbolt, piercing the sky and shocking the entire world.

The once four-way confrontation collapsed in an instant, replaced by a three-way balance of power. The previously balanced balance of power was completely shattered, and a new order was quietly taking shape.

However, for Asgard and the Underworld, the outcome of this war was not entirely satisfactory. A sense of regret welled up in their hearts, especially as they watched the Sanctuary emerge victorious with an overwhelming advantage.

It's worth noting that the Sanctuary suffered minimal losses in this battle, with only one low-ranking Gold Saint tragically falling. Although the Sanctuary's overall strength declined following the removal of former Pope Saga, a new generation of powerful warriors—fearless warriors like Seiya—rapidly rose to prominence. Their brilliance, like the radiant stars, illuminated the Sanctuary's path forward. As a result, the Sanctuary's overall strength appeared largely unaffected, remaining awe-inspiringly powerful.

Faced with this situation, the Asgard and the Underworld, who had originally intended to exploit the chaos to gain benefits, could only sigh helplessly, having missed their opportunity. After all, the Holy Land at this moment was like a majestic lion; any enemy who dared to provoke it would surely pay a heavy price.

At the same time, with the destruction of the sea region, Asgard took decisive action, withdrawing all combatants and spies deployed in coastal areas to Asgard. This allowed Asgard to focus solely on defending against the covetous Underworld to the south. The sudden increase in manpower significantly bolstered Asgard's military strength.

However, with the disappearance of the great enemy of the sea, the alliance between Asgard and the Sanctuary became a mere formality. While the two sides maintained a degree of cooperation on the surface, mutual trust had in reality been severely weakened. Furthermore, the vexatious Underworld stood between them, constantly stirring up trouble. Until the Underworld was completely resolved, even if Asgard and the Sanctuary desired further contact or cooperation, they would be unable to do so.

Under these circumstances, the pressure on the Underworld is mounting. Pressure from Asgard to the north, coupled with threats from the Sanctuary to the south, these dual pressures are like two mountains weighing down the Underworld, suffocating it. The Underworld's pawns are already relatively few in number, and a shortage of manpower has always plagued them. They were already stretched thin against Asgard alone, and now, facing a pincer attack from both Asgard and the Sanctuary, the situation is undeniably dire.

Forced to do so, the Underworld's high command, after careful consideration, made a difficult decision: urgently deploy troops from the northern defenses to reinforce the south. Simultaneously, they dispatched a number of Hades warriors to reinforce the defenses. This deployment and redeployment temporarily stabilized the defenses, but it was only a temporary fix and did not fundamentally resolve the problem.

Fortunately, the Underworld's renowned 108 Hades Warriors played a crucial role at this time. Each possessed unique skills and extraordinary combat power. However, even with the support of such an elite force, facing such immense defensive pressure, the Underworld could not afford to be complacent. They must plan ahead and formulate a more comprehensive strategic plan as soon as possible.

History often repeats itself, as was the case with Germany during World War I and World War II. At the time, Germany faced the threat of the powerful Tsarist Russia (the Soviet Union) to the north and France to the south. Faced with such immense defense pressure, Germany had no choice but to adopt a proactive strategy, taking risks, hoping to quickly defeat one side and thereby concentrate its full strength on the other.

In the original novel, the Asgard and the Sea were destroyed, leaving the Underworld with only the Sanctuary as its sole formidable enemy. The Underworld had no choice but to fight to the bitter end. But now, in this new world, the situation has become even more complex and uncertain. Faced with this predicament, what will the Underworld do? Will it follow the example of historical Germany and take a risky approach, or will it devise a more ingenious strategy? Nothing remains to be seen; only time will reveal the answer.

Yet, despite the apparent calm, Alberich was well aware of the danger lurking within. He immediately issued orders to the entire Asgard, urging all personnel to maintain a state of unwavering control. While outwardly maintaining daily order and tranquility, oblivious to the outside world, the internal defense system must operate with utmost vigilance, constantly on guard against a possible attack from the Underworld.

Meanwhile, the Sanctuary on the other side of the border didn't dare slack off. They knew full well that the greatest threat on the border currently came from the Underworld. Therefore, the Sanctuary had also implemented a series of rigorous preventative measures, strengthening guards at key locations and closely monitoring every move of the Underworld.

At this moment, within Hades City, the mysterious gateway to the underworld, numerous Hades warriors, led by the Three Underworld Titans, gathered. A tense and oppressive atmosphere permeated the spacious hall, and everyone wore a solemn expression. Finally, Radamanthys, one of the Three Underworld Titans, broke the silence. His deep, commanding voice echoed: "Now that everyone is here, let us discuss the next steps for the Underworld!"

"What exactly did Thanatos, the god of death, and Hypnos, the god of sleep, say?" Aiacos, one of the three great powers, frowned and asked with a worried look on his face. His burly figure exuded an awe-inspiring aura, but at this moment, he was shrouded in anxiety.

Radamanthys, who was standing aside, took a deep breath and slowly replied: "The two lords are currently waiting for the return of my lord Hades, the god of the underworld. Therefore, they have no time to manage the affairs on our side. They only told us to handle it at our own discretion." After saying this, a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes.

At this moment, Skycrying Star Balendain interrupted, stating firmly, "In my opinion, we should prioritize the Holy Land. The Holy Land has long been our sworn enemy. Furthermore, its strength has steadily weakened in recent years. Now is undoubtedly the perfect opportunity for us to avenge our past humiliation and our deepest hatred!"

However, Earth Demon Star Myu shook his head and retorted, "That being said, the losses suffered by the Sanctuary in this battle at Poseidon Temple were far less than we had originally expected. Only Scorpio Gold Saint Milo was tragically killed, and the overall strength of the Sanctuary was not significantly affected."

Hearing this, Tianyingxing Luni couldn't help but look embarrassed, and lowered his voice and said: "Even so, in comparison, choosing to attack Asgard is more difficult. Asgard today is powerful in both men and horses. Back then, that hateful guy actually dared to break into the underworld and stir up trouble, even Lord Thanatos..." At this point, Luni seemed to realize that some of his words were inappropriate, so his voice became smaller and smaller until it finally disappeared completely.

"The best option right now is to start from the Sanctuary! We should first submit our ideas to the two lords, Thanatos and Hypnos. As for when to officially start the war, let the two lords decide!" The last of the three giants, Tianguixing Minos, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke slowly.

At this point, Radamanthys glanced around at everyone present, seeing them nodding in agreement. After a moment's reflection, he replied, "Very well! Now that things have come to this, I will personally convey our opinions to the two lords. However, everyone, please do not slack off in the meantime and make all necessary preparations for the battle."

With that, Radamanthys vanished in a flash, like a ghost. His destination was the legendary paradise deep within the underworld. Along the way, Radamanthys's heart raced, his thoughts racing. He wondered what kind of thrilling battle awaited them after this meeting...