After Erika killed Gampaku Fuyuma, a sharp phone ring sounded. Erika took out the phone and answered: 'Erika, this is your uncle. You're with Lord Hondou right now, right? I have something important that I need Lord Hondou's help with. Please make sure Lord Hondou comes to Italy.'
Erika hung up and said to Hondou: 'Hondou, my uncle wants you to come to Italy. He says it's an important matter that needs your help. Do you want to go?'
'Of course we should go. Isn't it about the Gorgon Stone? Yuri, let's go together and also call Lucullia,' Hondou replied with a smile.
Italy, long time no see. The weather here is really nice. And that speed just now was exhilarating! Upon arriving in Italy, it was Arianna who drove the car. At that crazy speed, except for Hondou, Erika, and Arianna, Yuri and Lucullia's eyes turned into spirals.
'Hondou, let's first go find my uncle and the others. Let Arianna take Yuri and Lucullia to the hotel.'
'Sure, let's go, Erika.'
'Is it here?' Hondou and Erika arrived at a famous circular arena, on a hill near the Colosseum.
In ancient times, the fact that the capital Rome was surrounded by seven hills is very well-known.
This place, called the Palatine Hill, is one of the seven hills. In the republican era, it was a high-end residential area, and during the empire, it was part of the palace.
Now it has become a famous tourist spot next to the Colosseum, a silent and desolate ruin.
'Welcome, Lord Hondou. I am Paulo, leader of the Crimson Copper Black Cross and Erika's uncle. I have an important matter that needs your help. Because it is so severe, I had to personally ask you to come,' a middle-aged man said to Hondou at this location full of antique atmosphere.
'What exactly is it?' Although Hondou already knew what it was about, just in case, he asked.
‘The Starless Night foretold by Princess Alice. Please make sure to protect this divine artifact. Otherwise, it will trigger a catastrophic disaster and bring about the world's end.' Upon hearing Hondou's question, Paulo answered seriously.
‘It has come,' Hondou said softly. Erika and Paulo looked a bit puzzled. 'Has come? What has come?'
'I heard that in this place, there is a self-proclaimed knight and god-slayer, a man wielding a magical sword capable of cutting down everything in the world.'…………Is that you?\The three of them looked in the direction of the voice, and what appeared in their sight was a girl who looked only about thirteen or fourteen years old, her appearance as exquisite as an angel from mythology, her slightly long silver hair draped over her shoulders, shimmering with a moonlight-like silver glow, her pupils as black as the night sky, extremely mysterious and beautiful—this was the impression the girl gave the three of them.\Do I look like someone who can wield a sword? Athena. Hodou replied.\Upon hearing Hodou's words, Paul and Erika couldn't help but become more alert. After all, this exquisitely beautiful girl was divine. Hearing Hodou's question, Paul answered seriously.\Here I am, Hodou said lightly, and Erika and Paul were somewhat puzzled. 'Here?' What do you mean, here?\In this place, I heard that there is someone who calls himself a knight and a god-slayer, a man who wields a sword capable of cutting through all the demon swords in the world. …………Is that you?\The three of them looked in the direction of the voice, and what appeared in their sight was a girl who looked only about thirteen or fourteen years old, her appearance as exquisite as an angel from mythology, her slightly long silver hair draped over her shoulders, shimmering with a moonlight-like silver glow, her pupils as black as the night sky, extremely mysterious and beautiful—this was the impression the girl gave the three of them.\Do I look like someone who can wield a sword? Athena. Hodou replied.\Upon hearing Hodou's words, Paul and Erika couldn't help but become more alert. After all, this exquisitely beautiful girl was divine.\Understood, but now I need to reclaim my snake. God-slayer, give me the Gorgon Stone you hold. After saying this, Athena's gaze seemed to solidify into the darkness of night, staring unblinkingly at Hodou.\'Stop looking at me like that, Athena. Do you want the Gorgon Stone? Fine, let's make a bet. If you win, I will give you the Gorgon Stone. If you lose, will you agree to one of my conditions?'\'Understood, I will fight with all my strength. Power and victory are my servants.' After saying this, Athena immediately entered battle mode. The clear sky that had just been cloudless suddenly turned into night, and both Paul and Erika were completely ignored by Athena.\The two people beside me are Erika Blountre and Paul Blountre. Although you are a deity, you should not underestimate others so much—that is extremely rude.Hutang said to Athena. The only one who can truly be called my enemy is you. The two people beside you have no right to let me fight, and you just said you wanted to bet with me, so I accepted. "Then the duel will begin. Athena. I just finished reading information about you these past few days." After Hutang finished speaking, he began chanting kotodama. The snake—is the symbol of your power, no, it should be said to be your essence. You have always been a goddess closely associated with snakes. And the owl—also deeply connected to birds. "Oh, Kusachi Godo, have you learned about my origins?" The silver-haired girl was a bit surprised. "I've only memorized all the information about the ancient gods, after all, one of my powers requires divine data to activate." Now, I have a fairly clear grasp of what kind of god you are. At the same time, I am also well aware of other famous gods, and the key to explaining your existence is the 'serpent.'
Flickering. Around the Guard, golden light flickers like stars in the sky. Speaking of snakes, it means Medusa. Athena and Medusa were originally the same goddess. This was before the two goddesses were summoned from a foreign land—North Africa.
Tracing the origins, you are the snake monster—no, the snake goddess. And that's not all. In Greek mythology, the goddess of wisdom (Metis, "Advice," "Wit," who is Athena's mother), is an oceanic goddess and one of the three thousand daughters of Oceanus and Thetis. Originally, she was the goddess of wit and strategy, later representing broader wisdom and contemplation, and the mother of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and goddess of war. This goddess was originally you, wasn't she? ......... I must bring up my shameful past, but when I heard Athena, the word spirit of the guardian, summon her familiar owl to stop her, but before she could get close, it was cut off by the golden light around the temple. The word spirit of the sword?! That weapon is the power of the Eastern war god. Ignoring Athena's surprise, the goddess of the goddess of the golden sword continued to chant. You are not a goddess of Greek origin. She was born in North Africa and is worshipped throughout the Mediterranean as the earth goddess. And she has many other names and forms. Metis, Medusa, and Nice were originally clones created from Athena, or you could say they were sisters.\Finally, Kudo fully drew his sword. Athena, this is the sword that will defeat you.\Athena's graceful body slowly descended. What an annoyance, Kusanagi Kudo! How dare you stand in front of me, pointing a sword at me! Do not bring up that forbidden past! Contrary to her elegant landing, Athena's expression was full of anger.\However, Athena's anger quickly disappeared because every word Kudo spoke turned into Word Spirits, and the Word Spirits transformed into golden light. The light formed sharp blades, slicing through the goddess's body.\"Athena, do you still stand a chance under my golden sword?"\"Your mouth sure talks a lot, but how about this." After saying this, Athena approached Kudo, wrapping her arms around his head.\Athena tiptoed and pressed her cherry-colored lips against Kudo's. I want the Gorgon's Stone. Give it up, Kusanagi Kudo. I will take your breath and life, and set off to the dark underground, the cold underworld.\Does Kudo's heart think of the Words of Death? Will they work on me, the slayer of the Underworld King? Thinking this, Kudo calmly enjoyed Athena's kiss.\
