Saint Seiya, but Athena who disobeys?

“Perhaps, perhaps one day I will tire of this life and return to the form of the Rebellious Serpent, and then I will come to you to be the final beheader.” Guinevere smiled. “However, what I want to say is the opposite, that is the beginning of my fall from the position of the Earth Mother Goddess to become the Ancestor of Gods.”

“Tell me, at least I want to know why you did this,” Seiya said.

“You should know some of the mythology about the Earth Mother Goddess from the Steel Hero Perseus that you defeated not long ago. Among the Earth Mother Goddesses who were conquered by the Dragon Slayer Hero, some became weak, corrupted, or were dethroned. They are witches known as the Ancestor Gods.” Guinevere was lost in memories. “But among the Steel Heroes, there is also a god known as the Last King. The Earth Mother Goddesses who die by His savior's blade will be reincarnated as the Ancestor Gods and will also worship the Last King as their master.”

"So you're the Earth Mother Goddess who was slain by the God of Salvation's Blade?" Seiya looked at Guinevere in front of him.

“Yes, my mission is to summon the Last King again. This is the meaning of my existence.” Guinevere rarely showed the majesty of the Earth Mother. “For this, I am willing to give everything.”

“All of that,” Seiya’s voice was cold, “including conspiring with Athena, and even… pushing her back to the form of the ancient earth mother goddess—Metis?”

The Mycenaean tablets refer to her as "the sovereign," and in some later epics and hymns, Athena is often referred to as lady, queen, or mistress.

"You're wrong, Seiya. She didn't return to Metis; rather, Metis returned to Athena. From beginning to end, they were one goddess." Guinevere gazed at Seiya before her, slowly correcting a long-held misunderstanding. "And as the ancient Earth Mother Goddess, now dominated by Metis, what she must do is destroy this corrupt world built by the Steel Heroes, a world that once overthrew the matriarchal society, and let heaven and earth return to the primordial chaos of the beginning, the ancient night when all things were in ignorance!"

At this moment, Seiya probably understands that Metis, the god-king of a matriarchal society, wants to return the world to the ancient night, while the goddess Guinevere wants to summon the final king. But how are they connected?

Just as Seiya was about to ask a question, Guinevere spoke up, "As for targeting you, Pegasus, what she wants to do is erase the marks of others from you."

"The mark on my body? Does that have anything to do with me?" Seiya's expression was grave; he seemed to have made a connection to something.

Guinevere gave a strange look. “You could say… this triune goddess has an almost obsessive fastidiousness. She longs for you to belong to her completely and purely. And her way…” She paused slightly, then uttered a shocking statement, “is perhaps to bring you back to life.”

Silence, silence is Cambridge tonight.

If it weren't for Guinevere's serious attitude, Seiya would have felt like he was being played by a Japanese person... What does it mean to rebirth himself? Is she some kind of Hagoromo Gitsune? She loves her son so much that she's crazy, so she might as well rebirth him again.

He felt like he had a lot of complaints stuck in his throat, and he had to get them out. If Stella were here, with her mischievous personality, she could definitely have a great time venting.

"Don't make that face. It just sounds scary. Actually, it's about killing you at the right time and then, through a pre-prepared reincarnation ritual, turning you into a true... Unruly Pegasus."

At this moment, Seiya's thoughts were completely connected.

The myth of Perseus, the obsession of the Earth Mother, the ancient night, the Holy Trinity, and the Prometheus Tablet.

The power he gained from killing Perseus was equivalent to the winged horse he possessed in mythology.

All the clues now fit together perfectly!

"On another note, she got this idea from Stella," Guinevere said in a low voice. "In her world, there seems to be a special kind of human called beasts. And these beings are close to gods, so under certain conditions, it wouldn't be unreasonable to regard them as gods."

Seiya's doubts were answered by Guinevere, and after finishing his tea, Seiya got up and left.

Before leaving, as if remembering something, he stopped and turned to look at Guinevere in front of him:

"Since you don't want to say what you and Athena traded, then keep it a secret. Even if it's something bad, don't let me know."

"Seiya, I...!"

“Guinevere, or rather Marin, you are very important to me, as important as family.” Seiya looked at the Queen of the Underworld before him with complicated emotions. She was also the ‘Marin’ who had taken care of him for three years. Although he later learned that she was not the real Marin, he had already regarded her as family.

"So, don't try to deceive me again. I won't accept a third lie. I love you." Seiya walked to Guinevere's side and gave her a formal, cheek-to-cheek hug in farewell.

Guinevere watched him until he disappeared from her sight, her hands clasped over her stomach. She bit her lower lip lightly; although she hadn't lied during their conversation, she had misled him by concealing some details.

She fell from her position as the Earth Mother Goddess because she entrusted her divinity to the Holy Grail.

But for some reason, she always felt that Seiya had seen through her deception. But he didn't say anything, just hugged her goodbye as he always had.

"Ugh."

The God of War, eating an apple, gazed at the reunion from afar. She never showed herself. After throwing the last apple core into the sea, she too vanished as a wisp of wind.

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PS1: Let me clarify three points.

First, there are Asian characters in Saint Seiya, or rather, the number of Asian characters is not small. Dohko, Mu, and Shion (who doesn't seem to be Chinese) are all Chinese. Dohko is from Lushan, while Shion and Mu are from Tibet. As for Deidara, I'm not sure; any knowledgeable brothers can elaborate. Shiryu, on the other hand, is Japanese.

Secondly, the idea of ​​a "limited cap" for god-slayers originated from some old fanfiction but has become widely circulated. The development of their powers clearly indicates an unlimited limit. Using a fanfiction setting to restrict other works is like using the imperial sword of the previous dynasty to execute officials of the current one – isn't that a bit unreasonable, my friend?

Third, the conspiracy theory of god-slaying. God-slaying itself is a miracle. No matter how powerful a knight or how outstanding a sorcerer is, they cannot win against a god. The ability of an ordinary person to bravely stand up in the face of such a great challenge is what makes a god-slayer.

In the established setting, it's impossible to become a Godslayer through scheming (limited to the Godslayer world) (although I feel it's still possible). Therefore, Kusanagi Godou is Susanoo's pawn, which is also a secondary setting in other fan works. Although I don't particularly like Kusanagi Godou, if Susanoo, a reclusive hermit without madness, were to actually return to the surface and show a disobedient attitude, Kusanagi Godou would beat him to a pulp.

Chapter 90: Godslayer, God-Devouring Beast, Big Will

In the stillness of the night, Tokyo still gleamed with neon lights. Seiya suddenly recalled the lyrics of Eason Chan's "Lonely Patient": "Laughter, cheers; heating up the atmosphere, but the heart is cold." In the end, he only wore the sturdy armor of a warrior during battle. But when truly lonely, he still thought of Athena, like a lonely patient torn between his own desires.

However, he was not alone. Seiya returned to the secluded courtyard, a place that surprisingly gave him a feeling of coming home.

Although the absence of his old friend left Seiya somewhat melancholy, the moonlight in the courtyard shone evenly on the ground. Only the room in the inner courtyard still emitted a warm yellow light, faintly highlighting a girl's impassioned voice.

"Even the deserter king couldn't control Red Scorpion, yet he talks about Conqueror's Haki. Whitebeard, who was stabbed after trying to scam an old man, is getting all arrogant, huh? Do you even understand the value of a legendary level?"

"To put it bluntly, it's laughable that you can even use Fujitora to try and take advantage of Mihawk. Zoro is strong, so he'll only get stronger!"

"Enel just appeared too early! If he hadn't gone to the moon, he would definitely have had more screen time than Kaido!"

"Don't you understand Future Vision? The next Yonko to be eliminated will be Shanks! He'll definitely die at the hands of Sands!"

"Bolt is definitely a top-tier powerhouse who's been hiding his true strength. You say he hasn't shown anything? He's got his mark in God Valley, can your Blackbeard brother even compare!"

"I'm not exaggerating! Luffy is more likely to become the factory manager of Shanghai than the Pirate King! It has to be Buggy! He's the real winner in the fight for the One Piece!"

Seiya stared in astonishment at the goddess raging in front of the computer. He looked at the discussion interface on the computer screen, from a screen full of people burrowing into the ground to the mutual mockery of the white-haired guys, judging strength by the beads of sweat on their faces, and finally escalating to the point that Oda knows nothing about One Piece. Watching the goddess in front of him speak passionately in a sweet voice, he felt a little disillusioned for a moment.

This goddess, from the initial humiliation of being captured, to quickly accepting her fate, has finally evolved into the Sun-style internet celebrity who skillfully uses various old Qing Dynasty images. While Seiya is still somewhat missing her, she's already at home, practically typing away at her keyboard. Seiya seriously suspects that this goddess won't soon transform into a brat who spouts internet slang all the time.

"Hey, Seiya, you're back!" Stella finally noticed Seiya and her face lit up with joy as she opened her arms to hug him.

Damn it, Seiya sighed, putting his hand to his forehead. It was too late.

"Yes, I'm back." Seiya still managed a perfect smile, ready to receive this warm embrace.

"Quickly find out who this woman named Luo Cuilian from Lushan Temple is! I'll make her understand just how terrible the consequences of disrespecting a goddess can be... *smack*!"

Seiya's precise slap on Stella's smooth forehead instantly made her realize her place as the younger brother in the family.

"Do you know about beasts?" Seiya had already mastered the correct way to deal with Stella.

Guinevere mentions that in the world Stella lived before, there existed a special kind of human called Beasts. Athena's Pegasus Plan of Disobedience was inspired by this.

"Wow! I know, you're the one." Stella slumped on the chair, burying her face in her hands and groaning. Seiya looked down at her, but she turned her head away haughtily.

Seiya was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected to get such an answer from Stella. "God-slaying beast, I remember that's what God-slayers are called." Seiya thought for a moment.

“It has nothing to do with the beasts that kill gods. The beasts here are closer to non-human monsters. It’s just a feeling of amazement at the strong who have mastered power beyond reason.” Stella looked at Seiya in front of her and revealed a bright expression like a little fox. “But in my hometown, there are signs of beasts on a very small number of humans.”

"A sign of a beast?" Seiya repeated the keyword.

“Among humans, there will be extremely rare beings, blessed by miracles and good fortune, who will be transformed into beasts by devouring the bodies and souls of gods.” Stella looked at Seiya before her. Although she had a reproachful expression, she was still very beautiful. “And you, through Athena’s mystical rituals and Vereslana’s power, devoured my divine body and enslaved my divine soul, thus becoming a beast that devours gods.”

The god-slayer, the beast that devours gods.

She raised her delicate chin, revealing the graceful curve of her swan neck. "So-called humans, who are called beasts, can obtain the power of gods without going through the Pandora's ritual, and can even elevate qualified beings to the level of subordinate gods. Haven't you noticed that although I am a god subordinate to you, I have not consumed your magical power, and I can even move freely, which is completely different from the rules of your world?"

The so-called beasts are not demigods, lesser gods, earth deities, or divine ancestors. Rather, they are beings that possess both human and divine qualities (identities).

The so-called beast that devours gods is human on earth and... well, we can't talk about that for now.

"Godslayers are extremely rare beings. Normally, one might not be born for a thousand years, but your world has seven, which is like standing on the edge of a volcano about to erupt. However, beasts are even rarer than godslayers. In the Olympian pantheon, there has always been a saying that beasts are regarded as a special kind of godslayer or god."

"So Athena tried to transform me into a rebellious Pegasus for this very reason." At that moment, Seiya suddenly understood many things.

For example, Athena's ritual, or the vague feeling of new power fragments being born in his body after absorbing Stella—could it be Big Will?

“Not entirely. Haven’t you realized it yourself? Your existence is even more outrageous than that of a god of disobedience and a god-slayer.” Stella pouted. “Even without becoming a god-slayer, through spiritual vision, one can see that you are like a furnace radiating endless light.”

This is what Stella finds incredible: such a powerful being must belong to the most beautiful goddess in the world!

"So that's why you crossed the world to come here and try to capture me."

"That's right! I never expected to fall into the hands of you two wicked mother and son!" Stella gritted her teeth in hatred. "Now Athena is about to return the world to the ancient night. You must be heartbroken and unable to sleep!"

Seiya was at a loss for words to describe the goddess spewing vulgarities in front of him. The fact that she could even think of the phrase "mother-son incest" meant that they needed to hire Hakiko at home.

"How about it? Do you want to throw yourself into my arms?" Stella looked at Seiya's speechless expression and revealed her usual mischievous smile.

"I'm sorry, I refuse." Seiya raised his hand.

"Don't be shy. As long as you say that Goddess Stella is more outstanding and beautiful than Athena, I can lull you to sleep," Stella said seductively.

Chapter 91: Strong Winds Across the Multiverse

Seiya's gaze unconsciously drifted downwards. His eyes swept over her swan-like, elegant neck, inevitably landing on the snow-white expanse below—those perfectly shaped, alluringly soft breasts, like ripe peaches in late spring. To prevent this unrestrained goddess from uttering any more vulgar words, Seiya decisively reached out and precisely pinched her exquisitely soft cheek, kneading it vigorously.

"Did you use your power of love on me?" Seiya pinched her face until it was distorted.

“Yes,” Stella frankly admitted, “but with your magical powers, if you are not tempted, my abilities will not be effective!”

Seiya naturally denied this, saying, "You goddess, you only know how to use the truth to create completely false montage lies!"

"Hey friend, I'm genuinely concerned about you, don't be ungrateful," Stella suddenly did something Seiya never expected.

She took off her shoes, knelt on Seiya's seat, brought her face close to Seiya's, almost falling into his arms, her face, a blend of maturity and youth, so close to his. "Now that Athena isn't here, there's no need to hide it anymore. Actually, I also have feelings for you..."

"To you? What about me?" Seiya watched as the face drew closer. She parted her lips slightly, her breath sweet as orchids. Just as their lips were about to touch, Stella stopped abruptly, blinking and revealing a wicked grin.

"Now you're reacting? How lame, Hakiya!"

Seiya remained expressionless, but just as Stella sensed the danger, he grabbed her collar, pinned her to his lap with one arm, and raised his hand high.

--Snapped! ! !

A sharp scream rang out, but the sound did not travel. An invisible wind blocked the sound from entering and exiting, keeping it contained within the small courtyard.

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Since the distant mythological era, a group of young warriors full of hope and courage have surrounded Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war, and are known as the Saints of Athena.

Mitsumasa Kido, of the Japanese Gradu Foundation, adopted a baby girl named Saori Kido on the deathbed of Aiolos, the Gold Saint of Sagittarius. This baby girl was the reincarnation of Athena. To protect Saori Kido, he sent his one hundred biological sons to train all over the world.

Six years later, the ten boys, now outstanding Saints, returned to Japan one after another, each carrying their own Saint Cloth. Saori, inheriting Mitsumasa Kido's will, presided over the "Galactic Tournament," where the ten young Saints competed for the highest honor—the Sagittarius Gold Cloth…

In a daze, Seiya seemed to see the destiny that was originally destined for him.

Returning from the Sanctuary, she embarks on a journey home. To find her missing sister, she makes a pact with Saori Kido to participate in the Galactic Tournament, where she makes friends and faces off against the Pope who intends to replace Athena and rule the world, and Hades, the god of the underworld who seeks to drown Poseidon and bring eternal darkness.

He had dreamt this countless times before, but this time, it was completely different.

He saw Athena, or more precisely... Athena's reincarnation, Saori Kido.

In Japan, at the Gradu Foundation, Saori Kido slowly woke up, her head resting on the table. The first thing she saw was the figure of a blonde maid.

"Lord Kido, please don't sleep here. You're talking in your sleep; you'll catch a cold," the maid said softly.

“Did I just dream?” Saori Kido touched her face. “I think I just dreamt about that annoying guy from six years ago.”

"Is this Lord Seiya?" the maid asked.

"How did you know?" Saori Kido looked up at the maid in front of her.

The maid draped a blanket over Saori Kido's shoulders, "Because you've been calling that name just now."

The stubborn boy from six years ago overlapped with the strong figure in her dream. Was it him? The moment this question arose in Saori Kido's mind, she got the answer: it was him.

He must still be alive, somewhere in the world!

Amidst the vast expanse of light, Saori Kido could vaguely see an even more boundless starry sky.

Waking up early in the morning, Seiya yawned and rubbed his messy head. He seemed to have dreamt of the Saint Seiya world and Saori Kido again last night. But why did the dream feel so real this time? Seiya watched as the reward for his victory after killing the disobedient Megal finally arrived.

Logically, the reward for consecutively defeating the Demon King and the God should have been extremely generous, but this time there was only one message.

[The effects of the Gale Incarnation (Pegasus Cloth) have been enhanced, expanding the scope of its power to the multiverse.]

There's really no need for any other victory feedback. As one of the very few movement skills, this alone is enough to surpass other effects.

This is the multiverse, but as Seiya sensed it a little, he found it a bit awkward.

While the Avatar of the Gale is a displacement ability, it is a very passive one. It requires someone else to call upon it to reach the other party's location. At this moment, Seiya's ability to sense the multiverse was limited to occasional whispers from one universe that were relevant to him; otherwise, he didn't perceive much else.

If his guess is correct, that world should be Stella's Olympus Realm. And Seiya's displacement range is mainly within the world group of the Godslayer universe.

Beyond this vast universe, whispers also came from within, but they were extremely faint, which was rather awkward.

However, this is already the limit that the Wind Avatar's power can currently achieve, and Seiya feels it's already quite impressive. After all, it hasn't really had any visual impact in his hands, so this performance is already quite good.

"Go for it, Gale Incarnation!" Seiya whispered, encouraging it. Then, as he burned his cosmos to its fullest extent, he used the connection between the Pegasus Cloth and Athena to select a more precise target.

At that very moment, the weak expression that hadn't even appeared when fighting the disobedient gods appeared on Seiya's face, and he almost collapsed onto the bed.