She saw Athena who gave her body to Hilde in the world of death. She remembered that face which was exactly the same as her own. At that time, with anxiety, trust and despair, she gave Hilde the entrustment and the mission that did not belong to her.
She saw Aspasia, who had treated her like a treasure since she was born, and who even argued with Pericles, the most powerful man in Athens, and was determined to protect her at the risk of her life because of Pericles' neglect.
She saw Sophia, who had grown up with her since she was a child, who would accompany her wherever she went, and who would never leave her even if the sky fell and the earth collapsed, and who dedicated everything she had to her, including her life, dignity and personality.
She saw Xerxes, who admired her, gave Hilde the strongest support when she was alone and helpless, and showed his love without reservation, even a little overbearing, which sometimes moved her and sometimes gave her a headache.
She saw Dione, who had been hurt by her but had become her family, Amyntas, who went to Byzantium with her, and Sitalces, who swore to defend Byzantium to the death and was willing to duel with the King of Thracian... She saw many, many people, and they all seemed to be expecting her to take the initiative to do something.
but--
I am already dead.
What can a dead person do?
Hilde felt as if her body was falling into endless darkness.
Deeper and deeper, deeper and deeper.
But no one knew how long he had been falling. Suddenly, something soft supported Hilde's body.
"Are you willing?"
No, I won't give up...
But I am unwilling to accept it, what can I do?
“You haven’t reached the end yet.”
Hilde always felt that this voice was somewhat familiar.
But Hilde couldn't remember.
Whose voice is this?
"do not give up."
"Remember - you are a child protected by God. Your courage and determination have been approved by God."
"Now, you will become the first true godslayer in this world."
"Break the rules of this world."
Ah, this sound.
I remembered.
Isn't this the voice of Athena?
Isn't she dead yet?
Just when Hilde's consciousness was already confused.
"Give your body to the darkness for now, and then the clouds will naturally clear and the sun will appear."
Apollo looked at Hilde who was lying on the ground.
He was extremely anxious.
He couldn't describe the feeling.
"The next words..."
The horrible bloodthirsty state
Generally speaking, if an oracle was attacked like this, it would be almost certain death. However, Apollo knew very well that Hilde was not an oracle at all. She was the reincarnation of Athena, the one who inherited Athena's divine body. Therefore, Hilde would not die under such an attack. However, Apollo did not want Hilde to really die. Her body was still useful to Apollo, as was the original book of creation in her body. This was what Apollo really needed.
Originally, the outcome of this battle was predetermined.
Apollo's strength.
Vastly underestimated by Hield.
In the previous battle, even if Apollo stood there and let Hilde hit him, Hilde would not be able to fight against Apollo, because it was not a question of strength difference, but a difference in rank. Even if the gods came down to earth and became mortal bodies, they would still be stronger than oracles like Sophia and Tomyris, and guys like Hilde who changed their careers and could be considered demigods, and they would never be able to catch up in their lifetime.
but……
Even though I have seen such a gap.
But Hilde still showed that attitude in the end.
This made Apollo feel an indescribable fear.
“Sissi——!!!”
Sophia struggled to stand up.
Now, she knew that she had to rescue Hilde.
Golgopas also rushed over. Although he knew that he would most likely die, after seeing the scene before him, he could no longer wait calmly for the opportunity.
"His Majesty!!!"
these sounds.
Hilde, who was deep in her consciousness, heard it clearly.
However, Hilde lost control of her body.
The bright red existence was constantly corroding Hilde's consciousness, causing her conscious world to begin to collapse. Hilde looked around, but didn't know what was happening.
What does it mean to hand it over to darkness?
Could it be...
Hilde remembered something.
In Apollo's eyes, whether it was Sophia or Golgopas.
Killing them is just a matter of snapping fingers.
But... Hilde's purple eyes were now covered by a layer of blood mist. Gradually, those amethyst-like eyes turned into a surprisingly bright ruby color.
"This is……"
Apollo exclaimed in surprise.
"asshole!!!"
At this time, Sophia had already rushed over.
However, in Apollo's opinion, her actions were full of flaws.
"Humph."
Apollo raised his hand and slapped Sophia, who was rushing towards him, away.
The huge impact force caused Sophia to fly hundreds of meters away, and then she fell heavily to the ground.
"puff--!"
Sophia was hit so hard.
I feel like every bone in my body is about to break.
And during this gap, Golgopas also came to kill him.
"Again?"
Apollo sneered, and his right hand turned into a sharp blade, stabbing directly into Golgopas' chest.
Looking at Golgopas.
Apollo said sarcastically:
"It's useless. You can't possibly defeat me."
"That may... be uncertain."
A large amount of blood flowed from Golgopas' chest and dripped onto Hilde's face. However, Golgopas, whose heart was suddenly ripped out, did not show any surprise.
"You... were fooled."
Golgopas spat out a mouthful of blood.
Then, he gave Apollo a weird smile.
"You and I?"
Golgopas' body slowly slid down and fell not far from Hilde.
But when Apollo lowered his head, he found a hole that went straight through his chest.
His inviolable and noble divine body suddenly had a big hole in it. Although Apollo could not feel the pain, the sudden mutilation of his body and the feeling of his heart bursting made Apollo take several steps back.
"what have you done?"
"Cough, cough, cough..."
Golgopas relied on his own abilities.
And saved the last bit of life.
But... this was an injury serious enough to bring Golgopas close to death.
"You guys... actually let me..."
Apollo clutched his chest.
He simply couldn't accept that he was so badly injured while fighting with them!
Unforgivable! Absolutely unforgivable!
"I'm going to kill you all... one by one!"
"What……"
Golgopas looked at Apollo.
He couldn't help but widen his eyes.
He actually didn’t die!!!
Apollo's body was recovering quickly. Even though his heart had just exploded, Apollo still did not die. When Golgopas saw this scene, an unspeakable despair emerged in his heart.
Sure enough...
Sure enough, this method cannot defeat Apollo.
Just when Golgopas thought that everyone was going to die here.
He suddenly saw Hilde's fingers move.
The slender fingers seemed to be grasping something, and then the wrists were turned back, stretched on the ground, and slowly stood up. Although the body was still shaky, there was an indescribable force that drove this seemingly extremely broken body.
"This is……"
Golgopas couldn't help but let out a surprised sound.
And the most surprised one was obviously Apollo.
He stared in amazement at Hilde, who had been declared dead, but stood up again effortlessly.
The wound on Hilde's throat, like Apollo's chest, was healing quickly, and the bleeding in his chest stopped.
The biggest difference from before.
Still Hilde's eyes.
At this moment, it has turned blood red.
"Hilde...what kind of monster are you?"
“Ouch——!!!”
Hilde suddenly held his head and roared like a wild beast.
Then, Hilde's body disappeared from Apollo's sight.
"Varied……"
To others, everything that is happening now may just happen in a moment.
But for a god like Apollo, he could see Hilde's body suddenly turned into an afterimage that was invisible to the naked eye and rushed straight towards him.
There are no plans.
