[ Compared to the physical pain, Tenma's heart was even more severely wounded.
"A mother protecting her child is exceptionally strong... it should have been like that."
The mother who once protected him at all costs now wants to kill him with her own hands! Could it be like Pandora, where everything that happened before was just an illusion?
Partita smiled, looking at the dejected Tenma, and cruelly shattered his illusion with a gentle tone: "I'm sorry, Tenma, I did sincerely protect you once, never giving up even when Pandora chased us to the very last moment."
"But all of this had a purpose, I need your soul! The great sinner of the Celestial Realm, the God Slayer Pegasus!"
"Now, your soul as a Saint has overflowed with Cosmo, and that is the revolution humanity has launched against the Olympian Gods!"
"So that we, husband and wife, can become the creators of a new mythology...!!" ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"So that's how it is, I finally understand. Turns out both of Tenma's parents are lunatics, absolutely audacious."
Everyone felt this plan was simply preposterous. Two Specters who couldn't even cross the divine path, actually fantasizing about obtaining Pegasus's soul and then eliminating the Olympian Gods?!
Were this couple not fully awake?! They spoke as if getting Pegasus's soul would allow them to kill any god they encountered.
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〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
Rin Tohsaka couldn't help but cover her face with her hand, looking at this ridiculous reason:
"This one is hard to comment on..."
Indeed, according to mythology, Pegasus is a God Slayer, but what can you, a Specter, and a pseudo-god whose divine body and most divine power have been sealed, do with his soul?!
Pegasus's soul is like a knife, but is it useful in your hands? This is no different from a three-year-old holding a knife and telling an adult they want to be the head of the household.
Shirou Emiya's mouth twitched slightly:
"You have to be strong yourself to forge iron."
Even your boss, Hades, might not be able to defeat them, yet you want to be the creator of a new mythology.
〜Saint Seiya Shioriverse, The Lost Canvas timeline〜
Tenma, watching all of this, had a ashen face. His mother, who once died protecting him, turned out to have done so for this purpose:
"Now she wants to take this life back?!"
Both his parents are Specters, and even the culprits behind all of this. Does he still have the right to stay in the Sanctuary with a clear conscience?
Sasha looked worriedly at the downcast figure beside her:
"Tenma..."
The Pope shook his head:
"Don't worry, Lady Athena! Pegasus should be safe and sound."
Let him calm down for now. When Gemini came out of the other dimension before, the God Cloth Tenma was wearing must have been where he grew!
It's just... his heart will inevitably suffer a heavy blow. This is the price of growth, and something the young Pegasus must experience.
Before, the Gold Saints paved the way for him. Now, it's finally his turn to stand on his own! Constantly advancing under the protection of the Gold Saints will not lead to growth.
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[ As soon as her voice fell, Partita grabbed Tenma's neck with both hands and squeezed hard: "Goodbye, Tenma! Let your soul be with us forever."
A faint light floated out from Tenma's body. Partita was already impatient to extract the soul of Pegasus, the great sinner of the Celestial Realm!
At the critical moment, a bolt of lightning descended from the sky, exploding around Partita. Pandora, who was previously unconscious, had also arrived in this space.
"It took so many wounds to finally realize..."
Pandora was covered in wounds at this moment, but the desire for revenge became the source of her power, making her roar like a mad beast and charge towards Partita: "The so-called truth, I actually don't need it—!"
But in Partita's eyes, Pandora's combat power was almost negligible. She merely dodged the attack with a sidestep.
Then, accompanied by a dazzling light, an explosive force struck Pandora like a lightning bolt!
"Ugh—!"
In an instant, the roar of lightning and Pandora's screams echoed through this space, then returned to silence. The latter had fallen to the ground, barely clinging to life.
However, just as Partita was about to send Pandora completely to the Land of Death, Tenma hugged Pandora in his arms: "That's enough... Stop this, Mother...!" ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Hiss—, now I can't tell who the villain is anymore. Pandora really became his sister this time!"
"Infighting among Specters... blocked by the Saint Tenma. This is truly hard to describe!"
Everyone's expressions were a bit subtle. The development of events became somewhat blurry. It felt like Tenma's family of three were all taking advantage of Pandora one by one!
As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. You save me, I save you! It's hard to believe Tenma and Pandora were just fighting to the death.
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〜KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World〜
Kazuma felt a headache coming on, gently pressing his head:
"It feels like watching a family drama..."
Pandora is a rich young lady, needless to say. Partita and Yoma were directly her servants.
As for Tenma, if it weren't for all those troubles, it wouldn't be impossible for Pandora to consider him her brother.
Aqua tilted her head in confusion. The constant plot twists and turns had her brain still catching up...
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[ Seeing Tenma protect Pandora, Partita couldn't help but sneer: "You can't wait to get involved yourself?! Well, that's fine, you've suffered quite a bit from her too!"
Tenma still held onto unrealistic fantasies about Partita, unable to accept the truth that his mother wanted to take his soul.
"This guy is indeed an enemy... but I can't just stand by anymore... what's fake, what's real, I can't tell anymore!"
Partita's eyes instantly turned cold: "If you can't decide, then this is the end!"
Partita, like a ghostly woman of death, thrust her sinister claws towards his chest. At this moment, Tenma felt undisguised killing intent.
But...
"I must accept..."
Tenma didn't dodge. The next moment, blood splattered, crimson blood stinging Tenma's eyes. Partita's hand had pierced his chest.
Feeling the pain in his body, Tenma slowly placed his hand on Partita's. There was no hatred on his face, but rather a sorrowful smile: "This is... the pain of being hurt by Mother!"
It turned out that being deceived and hurt by one's closest kin was this heartbreaking, a pain that penetrated to the bone, a pain to the soul.
"I'm sorry, I can't give you my soul, Mother!"
Because too many companions had already imprinted their will deep within his heart, and he had to bear all of it, therefore he had to fight!
Golden light slowly emerged from Tenma's body, once again bearing the promise with Athena. To save the terrestrial world, even if it meant striking his mother!
Amidst the flickering light, a layer of ethereal wings condensed, and Tenma's Cloth gradually turned golden. At this moment, Pegasus donned the Gold Cloth!
Partita also praised without hesitation: "Amazing, your realm is already the Seventh Sense Cosmo!"
Tenma, clad in the Gold Cloth, slowly felt the Cloth woven from the blood and tears of his companions: "It's the blood of Virgo Asmita!... Unknowingly, this Cloth feels like my soul!" ]
[ .....]
〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Defteros: Tenma, do you think what you said is appropriate? In the end, it was all for naught... your Cloth sounds like it doesn't have my blood in it!"
"Holy cow, sure enough, even Gold Saints can't escape this rule. As everyone knows, it's only natural for there to be 13 Gold Saints among the 12!"
What is this?! Gold Saint Pegasus?! Who would have thought that a Cloth could actually upgrade? The Sanctuary should build him a palace overnight for Tenma to sit in...
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〜Saint Seiya Shioriverse, The Lost Canvas timeline〜
The Pope also looked at this scene with slight surprise:
"The Gold Cloth has appeared... He truly lives up to his reputation as the man who can harm Hades in legends! Truly full of miracles..."
Cancer Manigoldo also looked at Tenma thoughtfully. If he thought about it carefully, Tenma indeed was full of possibilities.
El Cid's cold face also showed a hint of a smile. To grow to this extent in such a short time.
On Kanon Island, Defteros's mouth curved into a slight smile as he looked at Tenma in the Gold Cloth:
"Hmph, he can already stabilize at the Seventh Sense. Is this the resolve of Pegasus?! Not bad, kid."
Just keep punching with the will and resolve of your companions, even if it's your mother, keep moving forward with big strides.
It's just... Tenma of Pegasus, what do you mean by only mentioning Asmita? So the blood I shed for you without wearing the Cloth doesn't count?!
Thinking this, Defteros's smile grew even wider. When you come to Kanon Island, I'll make sure you know what "love" from your master feels like!
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