The battle ended, and everything returned to tranquility; only a small mound on the ground proved that Berthold had been there.
A gentle breeze blew.
Abel dispelled the Emperor Armor, and he looked at the small mound before him, a smile playing on his lips.
Berthold was "dead," but this guy still had a resurrection skill; it was just unknown where he would resurrect.
In the forest behind Abel, Metis, who had witnessed Abel's mighty power, looked at him thoughtfully.
After thinking for a while, she looked towards a certain place not far away, then transformed into a black snake and vanished from the spot.
It seemed she went to get takeout.
Sensing Metis's departure, Abel stretched lazily, "Done. I'll follow her later."
Tony and Athena came to Abel's side.
Looking at the aftermath of the battle, Tony couldn't help but exclaim, "As expected of my best friend! You dealt with the Disobedient God Berthold so quickly."
Abel smiled and said casually, "It's alright, but Berthold isn't dead yet, though he's not far from it."
Hearing Abel's words, Tony was a bit puzzled, but he quickly dismissed it.
After a brief chat, Tony left alone.
Tony had also postponed his planned battle with Abel.
He only liked fighting, he wasn't brainless; as long as Abel wore that handsome golden armor, he definitely couldn't beat that guy.
So he still needed to train!
As Tony left, Abel turned to look at Athena.
"I wonder what my servant has to offer me, who has triumphed over a God?"
"Indeed, for a hero who has defeated evil, a beauty's blessing is quite fitting."
Saying that, Athena stepped forward, wrapped her arms around Abel's neck, and then kissed him.
...
Outside a ruin.
As a dazzling light converged, Berthold appeared there.
He leaned against the wall, feeling his broken body, blood slowly dripping from the hem of his clothes.
This was Berthold's resurrection ability, 'The Sun,' which could only be used once a day.
"To be utterly helpless, such a situation never occurred even in the mythological era I lived in."
"Just wait! Just you wait!"
"This matter isn't over yet. Once I obtain my full power, Abel, our battle is far from finished!"
Berthold said through gritted teeth.
He slowly walked, leaning on the wall; his top priority now was to recover from his injuries and then fully restore all his power.
At this moment, Berthold's steps halted.
A phantom behind him transformed into a human figure.
He turned around, and a dark version of Athena stood behind him.
Berthold looked at Metis, his expression serious.
Sensing the aura of the young girl before him, Berthold knew who this guy was, but still intentionally asked, "You… who are you?!"
"This concubine is…"
Before Metis could finish speaking, Berthold drew his sword and struck.
Swish~
The two crossed paths.
Berthold's arms were neatly severed.
Behind him, Metis stood still, holding a blood-dripping scythe.
"This concubine is a snake, the Sky-Harming Serpent—Metis!"
"Oh, hero who slays serpents, become this concubine's nourishment."
Saying that, Metis's body shifted, then transformed into a giant snake, opening its gaping maw and directly devouring him.
After Metis devoured Berthold, her body slightly expanded, and her power rapidly increased.
She reverted to her maiden form.
"This concubine's power has recovered somewhat… but I still need more… more, 'Steel'… this concubine still needs 'Steel'."
"Once everything is gathered, my dear daughter Athena, become one with your mother…"
Metis said, her eyes gleaming with avarice.
My daughter, my power.
Once I become complete, I will go find that interesting Godslayer, devour him, then devour all things, leading this world to destruction.
At this moment, a gentle breeze blew.
Metis seemed to sense something and turned to look.
She saw Athena and Abel suddenly appear behind her.
The wind, it was truly so convenient.
Abel looked at the two who were identical except for their colors, and nodded in satisfaction.
Then he looked down at the ground.
He saw a puddle of blood and a severed arm clutching Berthold's sword—Hepar.
It seemed he had already been swallowed.
What a pitiful guy.
"Athena, and the Godslayer."
Metis looked at the two, a bit annoyed, clearly she had been so careful, then Metis said with a smile, "Well~ the plan has to be interrupted… Since that's the case, then let's reclaim the power first."
"So… Athena, return to your mother's embrace; together, we will turn this world into darkness, eternal darkness."
Listening to Metis, Athena's expression remained neutral.
She was thinking.
"Indeed, that's a very good idea."
"As expected of me…"
"But, I refuse!"
As Athena's words fell, Metis froze for a moment, then burst into maniacal laughter.
Indeed… indeed, it's impossible to reason with her.
If that's the case…
Then… I can only forcibly absorb my dear daughter!
"Athena! Return to your mother's embrace!"
Saying that, Metis reached out her hand, and then Hepar began to vibrate, immediately flying into Metis's hand and starting to twist.
Finally, it transformed into a crimson-black scythe.
"Athena, do you need my help?"
"My Lord, lend me a weapon."
Abel smiled slightly, and with a flash of light in his hand, excalibur appeared in his grasp.
"Catch."
He tossed the sword to Athena.
Athena gripped excalibur, a smile on her lips, and she caressed the blade.
"Oh, Sword of Stars, please, change your form."
As she spoke, excalibur in her hand began to twist, then, like Hepar, transformed into a scythe.
Its color was the opposite of Metis's.
The pale golden scythe emitted a golden glow.
Metis looked at the scythe in Athena's hand, a glimmer of light flashing in her eyes.
What excellent 'Steel'.
Once I absorb Athena, it will be mine.
"Come, my delicious daughter!"
With that, she brandished the crimson-black scythe, striking at Athena with fierce momentum.
Athena's lips curved upwards.
Should I avoid her sharp edge?
Then, she also charged forward, holding her scythe.
The two scythes collided fiercely in mid-air, sparking dazzling fireworks.
Abel watched silently from the side.
Once Athena was defeated, it would be convenient for him to intervene.
In the sky.
Black light and starlight continuously collided.
Your mother is always your mother; Metis's body constantly surged with rampant power.
Metis held her scythe, madness in her eyes, continuously hacking at Athena.
Athena also met her head-on.
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