Never forget...
Genbu-sama sacrificed himself to defend the Palaestra.
Sensei?
I will give Genbu-sama's Cloth Stone to you.
B-But...
Your father, Shiryu, originally protected it.
This is what Genbu-sama would've wanted.
Very well.
Someday, I shall return this to my father!
You all must look ahead!
At this time, we Saints must be united.
Yes, sir!
What can we Bronzes do?
I heard that.
Genbu's death has brought unease to the Palaestra's Saints.
Heaven has sent the perfect chance to me, Hati!
Why are you so happy, Hyperion?
One of your men has lost his life.
If for nothing else,
I can, at least, commend Aegir on demonstrating to the Saints
the Cataclysm Slash's power.
When I see this scratch on the blade,
I remember how pathetic that Gold Saint was when he died.
Oh.
The Cataclysm Slash...
In Hyperion's own hands, how much more powerful would it be?
He is a terrifying... yet reliable man.
Seiya Sets Out! Athena's Resolve!
Seiya Sets Out.
Athena's Resolve.
Everyone looks even more worried...
I think even the Saints are starting to look a little glum.
Of course they are.
Genbu's death affects the entire Palaestra's morale.
Everyone has withdrawn into their own little worlds right now.
These are the most dangerous of times.
Don't worry, Sensei.
Genbu protected this place.
We'll also protect it, no matter what!
Koga-kun is right.
Ryuho?
Genbu-san gave his life to teach us
what a Saint should be.
We should carry on his will.
Genbu!
Listen, Koga.
Believe
in your Cosmo.
Genbu...
If you do, you...
All of you will be able to awaken...
To Omega!
Omega?
I know you can do it...
Hey, Geki-sensei?
What is this Omega thing is that Genbu mentioned?
I don't know if it's true or not, but...
You have all awakened to the ultimate Cosmo,
the Seven Sense...
Sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch...
Then there is the sixth sense that goes beyond the normal five senses.
But there is also a Seventh Sense above the rest.
Genbu-sama was reportedly attempting to raise his Cosmo to a point
beyond even the Seventh Sense.
If such a height even exists, it would be the ultimate point,
beyond any other ultimate point.
That may be what he meant by Omega.
A point where your Cosmo is heightened
beyond even the Seventh Sense.
Jeez, being a Steel Saint is such a pain.
You always get the lame jobs...
Don't be such a brat.
That hurt, Teacher Ban!
We've told you that a Steel Saint's duty
is to support the other Saints.
You keep saying "support," but we aren't their lackeys!
Time to hunt some Saints.
Hati...
I will avenge Elna.
Right now, I have no time to deal with mere Steel Saints.
Taste my exploding bloody daggers...
Bloody Dagger!
Darn it...
Don't get all cocky because of one lucky win.
Class-3 Pallasite, Dagger Hati...
We won't let you take another step!
Come, Pegasus!
Let's go, Lionet!
Please, Aquila!
I'm counting on you, Dragon!
Howl, Wolf!
Good to see all of you...
Hati,
we will never let you into the Palaestra!
You seem pretty fired up.
Are you also happy because your boss got himself killed?
Shut up!
We aren't like you.
I don't understand.
For a Bronze Saint, it's a chance for promotion.
A Pallasite could never understand.
The hopes Genbu-san left us are driving us forward.
Hopes left to you by a dead fool.
What good are those?
Hati, it's not worth even explaining.
Either way, it doesn't matter.
I'm ready to fight you.
I've brought every Pallasite soldier I could find to help me fight you!
What the heck is that?
It just means he's serious.
I, Class-3 Pallasite Hati, order you...
The Palaestra is home
to the Saints, who would oppose our goddess Pallas!
With their commander, Genbu, gone,
it is the perfect chance to wipe out the Saints!
Now, show your loyalty to Pallas-sama.
Go!
Wh-What is this?
This Cosmo...
Wow...
That couldn't be...
Seiya?
You're the Sagittarius Gold Saint, Seiya!
If you want to pass, you must fight me.
What are you doing?
If you run, I'll kill you myself!
So you're coming, after all.
What was that?
What?
This can't be...
The Light-Speed Fist, said to be faster than the speed of light!
Aiolos, the previous Sagittarius Gold Saint,
was more righteous and loyal to Athena than anyone.
Aiolos, your will and your techniques...
I have inherited them!
Damn... Next!
Atomic Thunderbolt!
Is this a legendary Saint's power?
Wow!
But I cannot leave empty-handed.
N-No way!
Saori-san!
Athena has come to the Palaestra herself?
Pallasites...
Leave this land.
You've come to the battlefield yourself?
What a fool!
Saori-san!
Die!
I can't move...
Athena's right in front of me... This is my chance!
But what can I do, in the face of this incredible Cosmo?
This is the Goddess...
Athena!
Very well.
I, Hati, am not such a fool as to fight a battle I cannot win.
All forces, withdraw!
All right!
We did it!
That's great.
I can't believe Athena came as well as Seiya!
Wow...
Everyone who was so nervous is smiling.
That gentle Cosmo is enveloping everyone.
That is the Cosmo of our Goddess, Athena.
I'm a little sad we didn't get to see
Lionet or Wolf do anything.
Next time, I'll teach you Dead Howling.
Thank you very much.
Is it okay for you to be away from the Sanctuary?
The Gold Saints are guarding it now.
I still can't believe it...
That I was with you, up until a short while ago.
I understand now that you are the Goddess Athena.
Koga...
I'm sorry.
I've led you into another fight, haven't I?
I wanted to ensure that this time, you'd be able to decide your own path.
I am a Saint of Athena now!
And as I am a Saint, I will fight to protect you.
That makes me happy.
Koga...
As one of Athena's Saints, I'll protect you!
Thank you.
All right... I'm heading back to everyone else.
All right.
Koga's a full-fledged Saint now.
Seiya...
Athena, we Saints
are prepared to fight with you forever.
Very well...
I shall make my decision, as well.
I was uncertain about fighting Pallas,
since we were raised like sisters.
But Genbu's death has removed that uncertainty.
I swear to fight Pallas, even if it costs my life.
But, Athena, we still don't know where Pallas is.
Until we do, we cannot attack.
That's true.
If things stay as they are...
Athena, you can't...
Seiya, I told you I would risk my life in this battle.
Hey, Titan...
Can Athena-oneesama see this sky?
Yes.
This starry sky undoubtedly connects you with her.
I see!
I wonder what she's doing now...
It's her Cosmo.
Could it be that Athena...
Saori-san?
Wait!
Athena is risking her life to learn where Pallas is.
She's looking for me!
Pallas-sama!
Pallas...
It's been a very long time, Athena-oneesama.
It won't be too long
before I retake enough of my power to be as strong as you.
When that happens, will you play with me again?
Onee-sama!
Athena!
I found Pallas.
She's on the west side of the Shelter Mountains,
said to be nigh-impassable.
Seven hills surround and protect the city,
the fortified city of flowers...
Pallasvelda.
That is where Pallas is?
Hey, Titan!
Onee-sama came to see me!
So Athena sacrificed a portion of her life to find this place?
The goddess who protects the Earth's peace and love
is prepared to do what she must.
Come, then...
Saints of Athena!
To Be Continued