Curse you...
Athena's Saints!
I never expected they would get through the Gate of Time...
Their power impresses me.
What makes you hurry so, Titan?
Never mind, it's nothing.
Once the Saints are inside the castle,
they'll have nowhere to run, right?
Wipe them all out.
Yes, at once.
Foolish girl.
She doesn't even know that she's mere bait for Athena.
Everything goes according to plan...
Soon, Pallas will perish.
As will Athena.
And then, he will appear.
The time is nigh.
You needn't tell me.
Hey, Titan...
What is it?
Please hurry.
I can't wait to see Athena-oneesama!
Leave it to the Four Kings.
Start of the Final Battle! To the Goddess of Destiny!
Start of the Final Battle.
To the Goddess of Destiny.
Pallas is within this castle, isn't she?
It's finally time.
We just find this Pallas girl and snap her in half, right?
Then, let's get to it...
There's no time to waste.
People all over the world are being attacked by the Pallasites.
To save the people, I must harden my heart.
With this number of Saints, no one can stop us!
Let's rush in there!
Yeah!
Wait.
What is it, Kiki?
We know nothing of what lies inside that castle.
And the enemy won't simply allow us to move straight to Pallas.
We must be careful from now on,
or we will perish.
Athena!
I only wish we knew what is happening within the castle.
I'm back.
Haruto?
I've scouted the area surrounding the castle.
The front door is the sole entrance.
Brother?
Crowding together will not open our path.
Hou Yoku Ten Sho!
Even if it leads to hell, I will follow my own path.
My brother no doubt intends to clear the way for us.
Ikki...
Integra?
Athena, there's something that troubles me, as well.
Might I be permitted to enter in advance of everyone else?
Very well.
Please be careful.
Yes, ma'am.
So she's still thinking of Paradox...
Two Saints have shown us the path.
Let us follow!
You Saints won't be alive much longer!
Like we'd let you get through that easily!
Get out of our way!
We don't have time to deal with you!
Who isn't going to be alive much longer?
Shina-san! Everyone!
Go kick some butt, you guys.
We're with you!
Go, and be perfect!
Hey, wimps!
Wow, there are tons of them!
Hey!
Don't forget about us!
We Steel Saints are still here!
Leave this to us, Athena.
Shina!
Let's go!
Yeah!
This is strange...
I don't feel the Enemy's Cosmo at all.
They got scared of us, and they ran.
Most likely, Ikki and Integra are drawing the enemy away.
Keep your guard up.
We cannot anticipate where the enemy will come from.
We must hurry.
What is this place?
The path splits.
Bravo!
Welcome, Saints!
You're...
Class-2 Pallasite... Chakram Slash Reaper Europa.
I have been awaiting you.
My...
To witness such a gathering of Saints...
It's quite remarkable!
Shut up!
What are you planning?
Now, calm yourself.
Have you not come to see Pallas-sama?
Thus, I have prepared four choices for you.
The first is the path of Alfheim, upon which visitors are blasted
by a god's judgment.
Second, the path of Niflheim that leads to a rift in time and space.
Dvergar is the third path, which tasks its visitors with the ultimate trial.
And the fourth is the path of Vanaheim, said to lead to the end of the world.
One of the four will take you to Pallas-sama.
Now, then... Which will you choose?
One of these four leads to Pallas?
Which one is it?
I'm not going to tell you!
Then we'll make you tell us!
Lionet Burning Fire!
By the way, I do have a suggestion, if you'd like to hear it.
My superiors ordered me to lay a path to Pallas.
But why don't you simply turn back?
What?
You're all too weak... You're only going to die.
Is there really any point in further conflict?
What?
You say we're weak?
I am honored to meet you, Goddess Athena.
I've always thought that, for a god, you have no talent for judging others.
I will not let you insult Athena!
I was speaking of you, Sagittarius Seiya.
What?
When Pallas-sama first appeared in this world, Athena sent you as an assassin.
You, who lacked the guts to kill a young child.
Athena, you screwed that one up royally.
Had you killed Pallas-sama then, this entire war would be over...
No, it never would have begun, Athena.
Europa!
How dare you speak that way to Saori-san?
And what about you?
Why not just give it up?
Terrible Slash!
Koga!
If we solve every problem for them, they'll never grow.
Just stay here.
That was what I meant by no ability to judge others!
These Saints are useless, but you have them fighting on the front lines!
Useless?
You think so, huh?
I'm right, aren't I?
Shut up!
You never learn.
See?
No matter how you struggle, you cannot even touch me!
Only luck has gotten you this far.
You should have died a long time ago.
Athena, if you care for your Saints,
should you really force them to fight?
Hey, clown-face.
If the Bronzes aren't enough fun for you,
I can fight you.
Oh, how scary!
That's a Gold Saint for you.
You seem as if you might be of use to Athena.
I don't fight for Athena.
But because I want to hear the sound of your bones shattering.
Athena, why would you use a man like this as a guard?
What?
Think about it!
You're giving one of your most precious Cloths
to someone like this, who has no loyalty at all...
You can't hide anything from me, Athena.
You're too careless.
Are you just stupid?
Shut up!
Calm down, Seiya.
He's trying to trick us...
He just wants you to get angry!
Oh? You figured it out?
But my words are still true.
Aren't they, Athena?
This fight began between you and Pallas!
If you'd acted sooner,
Libra Genbu and the other Saints across the world
would not have had to die!
And the world would never have been in danger.
You know that, right?
That your own mistake has caused this tragedy...
And that you will die here, along with all of your Saints.
Europa!
Athena!
Perhaps you are right.
Due to my mistakes, I have caused many people suffering and pain.
Like it or not, that's true.
So you admit it?
But if I'd killed Pallas then,
would that have really ended this fight?
I'm impressed, goddess.
My power alone could never have stopped this battle,
not even at the start.
Many Saints still fight, all over the world.
Without their help, I cannot end this.
I wish to fight with them,
to risk my life to restore the world's love and peace.
I desire to offer my life for them!
Why would you do all that for mere humans?
Even if they make mistakes,
humans carry within themselves the chance to start again.
I believe in my Saints...
And in humanity!
I wonder how much longer that confidence will sustain you.
The closer you get to Pallas-sama,
the more your life will drain away!
I won't stop moving forward.
Not even if it costs me my life...
You don't care if you die?
Then...
We aren't going to let you hurt Saori-san anymore.
Don't underestimate us Saints!
All of us want the same thing...
Love and peace for all of Earth!
We'll fight to the end!
We'll fight our way to Pallas no matter what!
And we'll defeat her!
Our friends who fight outside the castle
feel the same way!
Europa, withdraw.
No one here has any intention of leaving.
Virgo Fudo...
You are the master of judgment and salvation,
but now you serve Athena?
Very well.
If you insist on going ahead, I shall watch to see how far you get.
Good luck!
Wait!
That hurt!
I haven't been hit for a long time.
I remember this pain.
You deliberately failed to dodge!
How courageous.
What once began as a weak little Steel Saint has become a Bronze...
Equuleus Subaru.
We will meet again!
Wait!
What's his deal?
Europa...
Could he know Subaru's past?
Subaru,
what are you?
The Goddess Athena?
She is a goddess,
but she still has so much faith in those filthy humans?
They struggle against gods, yet they would sacrifice their lives for one.
The Saints are so entertaining.
Stupid.
I see...
Athena-oneesama cares that much for the humans?
I'll make them pay...
Those Saints who deceived Athena-oneesama.
She belongs to me alone!
I love her so much!
Pallas-sama, please calm yourself!
Silence, Titan!
I'm sorry, Titan.
Pallas-sama, you are very kind.
Hey, Titan...
I want Athena-oneesama to be mine alone.
If anyone tries to stop me...
Of course! I shall protect you with all my power!
Even if it kills me.
Titan!
Thank you!
Pallas truly is the goddess of love.
She even stole Titan's heart.
She may be a child, but she's still a goddess.
A terrifying woman.
Titan, you're a fool...
This is interesting, indeed.
There's no time.
We'll split into four groups and head toward Pallas!
Even if we're apart,
we Saints fight together!
Our hearts are one!
We'll live through this, and we'll see each other before Pallas.
Yeah.
Normally, the Gold Saints are responsible for Athena's protection.
Shiryu, Hyoga, Shun...
I'd like you to help the young Saints.
Right.
Of course.
Understood.
We'll begin with the first path, Alfheim.
I'm first!
Wait! I'll be number one!
Jeez, I'm worried about you both, so I'll come, as well.
Wait, I'll go, too.
You're coming with me.
Why?
Subaru, can't you do anything without me?
Huh? Of course I can...
I'll watch over them.
Koga...
Next is Niflheim.
Eden, don't slow me down!
Calm down.
What?
I can't let a child like you go alone.
Don't treat me like a kid!
Eden, watch over Subaru.
Eden, I'll go with you.
All right... Thanks.
I hope I'm merely worrying over nothing.
The third route, Dvergar.
Let's go, Ryuho.
Yeah!
Shiryu, will you two be all right alone?
It'll be nice to have some family time for once.
I'm counting on you, everyone.
Athena, we should hurry, as well.
Yes.
To Be Continued