Their Respective Familiarization / Athena's Kiss of Death and a Deadly Embrace

She appeared to be about thirteen or fourteen years old, only half the height of Arthur, with an angelic and beautiful face. A fluffy hat covered her silver-white hair, and her petite body exuded a temperament beyond her years, making this seemingly ordinary girl appear so exquisite.

The girl was Arthur, the second pillar god Athena had seen since coming to this world.

"God Slayer, I sense a familiar aura emanating from you." Athena, her petite body enveloped in a layer of purple fluorescence, stared expressionlessly at Arthur and stated bluntly, "My 'serpent' resides within you."

"Is this what you mean?" Arthur put down the book, took a square box from his pocket, opened it, and presented the medals inside to Athena.

"That's right, that is indeed my 'Serpent'!" Seeing the 'Serpent' she had been searching for, Athena's face remained expressionless. She didn't even try to snatch it, but calmly said, "I originally planned to fight you after retrieving the 'Serpent'! I never expected that the 'Serpent' I've been searching for would appear in your hands."

"I had hoped to regain my most perfect form before fighting you again, but now it seems I can only fight you with this incomplete body," Athena said calmly. "If I lose, I will give you the 'Supreme Power'! If you God Slayer, lose, then return the 'Serpent' that belongs to me to its rightful owner!"

"A bet that puts you at such a disadvantage is not something the goddess of wisdom would do." Arthur smirked slightly, then glanced at the "Gorgon Stone" in his hand and casually tossed it to Athena.

The moment the box was thrown, the "Gorgon Stone" inside separated from it instantly, tracing a beautiful arc as it flew towards Athena.

"God Slayer, your actions have greatly surprised me!"

Athena instinctively caught the flying "Gorgon Stone," and a look of confusion finally appeared on her expressionless face as she looked at Arthur with puzzled eyes.

"Forget about those unfair bets. If we're going to fight, let's have a fair and just battle." Arthur slowly stood up and casually waved his hand at Athena.

"Reality Marble-- "

Endless golden light surged through the air, forming a luminous shield that seemed to emanate from the surrounding landscape.

As the light shield expanded, the scenery around Arthur and Athena began to change rapidly.

The ceiling vanished, transforming into a starry sky.

The luxurious floors and furniture vanished into thin air, transforming into a boundless golden land steeped in history and representing great achievements.

This is Arthur's latest Reality Marble - the Victory's Golden World.

This is a realm that can only be opened using the abilities of the "Warrior" avatar.

This is a realm that can only be opened using the abilities of the "Warrior" avatar.

Unlike the area filled with Golden Swords, Arthur's open Reality Marble was not filled with Golden Swords; it was just an ordinary field.

However, this place can be transformed into a real golden world at any time.

"A barrier materializing a mental landscape?" Just like the other "Heretic Gods," Athena saw through the nature of the Reality Marble at a glance. After glancing at the "Gorgon Stone" in her hand, a rather wicked smile suddenly appeared on her expressionless face as she looked at Arthur and said, "I am not that 'Steel Hero God'! However, since you have voluntarily returned the 'Serpent' to me, then I acknowledge your status as a knight and will spare your life within the limits of my combat abilities."

"Now that the 'Ancient Serpent' has been retrieved, let me show you the resurrection and return of the 'Trinity' Queen!" Athena was once again covered in a layer of purple fluorescence, but this time it was much more intense than before. Her divine power was gradually surging, and a joyful expression appeared on her face as she looked directly at Arthur and said, "Feel honored, Fool!"

The change in address reflects a change in mindset.

This is arrogance that represents the essence of divinity!

"—I sing! I sing the song of the ancient goddess who once ruled heaven and earth and darkness!—"

"--A lament for the queen who was slain as a taboo snake--"

"--My name is Athena!--"

"--Once the Earth Mother Goddess who nurtured all things, and also the ruler of the underworld who governs darkness; and also a queen who knows the wisdom of heaven!--"

" --Athena hereby swears to restore her ancient form!"

'Call--'

As the final Word of Power fell, a Strong Wind surged forth, dispersing a thick cloud of purplish-black smoke.

After the fog dissipated, Athena's appearance changed dramatically.

She used to look like a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl, with a loli-like figure.

So now she looks like a real teenage girl, around seventeen or eighteen years old, with a youthful and innocent appearance.

If her face was delicate and lovely like an angel before, then now it possesses a beauty that can topple empires.

Even the decorations have changed.

The cute top in the Lolita form and the short-sleeved skirt that revealed her stockinged feet have disappeared, replaced by a white robe that reveals her fair shoulders, and the fluffy hat on her head has been transformed into a wreath woven from leaves.

A haughty smile appeared on that cute, expressionless face.

"Sa... Fool, I've kept you waiting for a long time." Athena glanced at her hands, then looked up at Arthur, a playful smile appearing on her delicate face. "Although this power doesn't seem to be fully mastered yet, it's only a matter of time! Just don't get killed while I'm familiarizing myself with it."

Chapter 349 Each of them is familiar with each other

"What a dramatic change in her personality!" Arthur exclaimed, witnessing Athena's transformation.

He was completely unfazed by her contempt.

Having experienced the Fourth Holy Grail War, Arthur had seen far too many people with terrible personalities.

But those people could never shake his resolve.

'Swish--'

A dazzling white light suddenly enveloped his entire body, and Arthur's pure white knight's uniform instantly transformed into a pale silver armor. Then, golden light surged in his hand, coalescing into the magnificent Excalibur.

"Divine Artifact with a sacred aura! And the pattern on the armor..." Looking at Arthur's changed attire, Athena suddenly realized, "So that's it, the Divine Artifact 'Holy Sword Excalibur' from the life of the ancient Britain king of Celtic Mythology, the 'Steel Hero God'?"

"Fool, it seems your ability to slay the 'Steel Hero God' who attempted to kill my kin was no miracle after all." Athena smiled with delight and said, "Excellent! As expected of my only 'natural enemy,' let the battle between 'natural enemies' begin!"

'Call out--'

The moment she finished speaking, Athena raised her hand and extended 407 fingers, and a purple-black light wave formed from divine power shot out towards Arthur.

That's the same kind of power as the purplish-black mist that was emitted earlier.

Even if Magecraft is tainted by the disease in the slightest, without special abilities or weapons, he will slowly die in the pain of the disease.

This is Athena's power of death as the ruler of the underworld.

"--Fear those who possess wings! The wicked and the powerful alike fear me, with my wings! My wings will bring you curses! The wicked cannot strike me--"

Seeing the oncoming purplish-black light wave, Arthur did not swing his sword to block it as usual. Instead, he shared the same thought as Athena: to take this opportunity to familiarize himself with the "Ten Incarnations," the Authority he had usurped from Verethragna.

As he chanted the Word of Power of the "Phoenix" incarnation, Arthur exuded a powerful magical energy.

'Whoosh--'

The purplish-black light wave struck Arthur, but missed its target.

"So fast, but I saw it!" Athena shouted, reaching out to grab the air, and a purplish-black scythe appeared in her hand, which she slashed in one direction.

There, Arthur appeared almost out of thin air, and the magnificent Excalibur slashed down.

'Clang--'

The sound of metal clashing echoed throughout the room, sending sparks flying.

"Turn to stone, Fool!" Athena did not choose to wrestle with Arthur; a dark light flickered in her beautiful, lustrous purple eyes.

In the next instant, a touch of gray appeared on the golden ground beneath Arthur and Athena's feet.

This gray hue, like ink spilled into a bowl of clear water, spreads and permeates.

In an instant, the area within a hundred meters of the two people was stained gray.

The gray color represents the power of Athena, the Trinity of Medusa. After petrifying the golden earth, the land seemed to have reached the end of its lifespan, its vitality withered, and numerous cracks appeared. It seemed that with just a little more force, this land could collapse into a bottomless pit.

This was merely an effect of the petrifying power released by Athena.

However, Arthur himself, who was the target of Athena's concentrated attack, was completely unharmed.

The petrifying power seeped into his body as if he had entered another dimension, having no effect on Arthur himself.

--"Immunity) ".

The system rewarded the three S-level ratings with three new abilities.

Moreover, in Arthur's eyes, these three abilities (bhcf) are almost all heaven-defying.

The effect of "Attribute Concealment) " makes it impossible for others to see Arthur's past and future, and even Arthur himself cannot see his own attributes.

Needless to say, "Immunity) " is ineffective against Arthur. It has no effect on abilities such as petrification, soul possession, prophecy, or curses. Even the extremely strict restrictions imposed by the "Ten Incarnations," which usurped the Authority of Verethragna, are erased by "Immunity)."

"Impossible... Humph!"

Seeing that her petrification ability was ineffective, Athena's beautiful eyes widened in surprise.

In that moment of distraction, a powerful knee strike landed on her stomach.

The powerful force caused her to let out a muffled groan, and her graceful body was sent flying.

"Not bad, God Slayer! My blood is burning!" After being sent flying backward, Athena did not feel angry, but instead showed excitement. A purple-black space suddenly tore open behind her, revealing a large number of red dots that looked like eyes. One after another, purple-black light needles shot out like a torrential rain.

"At this moment, with the Shemesh's Blessing, I unleash this sword—a sword that will surely kill!"

As the curtain of light formed from the purplish-black needles descended, Arthur raised Excalibur high. A seven-colored halo appeared behind him, and he chanted Word of Power Authority of the "Sun."

'Swish--'

The Excalibur, imbued with magical power and Authority protection, slashed down fiercely.

An immense golden sword pressure carved a deep trench into the petrified ground, which then spread toward Athena as she landed.

That intense binding force was like an invisible shackle, fixing Athena to the ground, or slowing down time around her countless times.

Before she could react, the golden sword pressure had already spread to a spot not far in front of her.

"My retinue, appear!" With nowhere to hide, Athena raised her slender hand, her fair, jade-like fingers outstretched.

'Rumble--'

The ground trembled violently, and two enormous black Dragon Serpent burst forth from the earth. One used its head as a platform to send Athena into the air, while the other blocked Arthur's sure-kill sword strike for Athena.

'Pfft--'

The sound of a sharp weapon piercing flesh rang out, and the black Dragon Serpent was severed in two, turning into gray mud upon hitting the ground.

This is clearly also the power of Medusa within Athena's "Trinity".

Chapter 350 Athena's Kiss of Death and the Girl-in-Arms Kill

"Fool, I recognized the power you just displayed; it was the power of Mithras, the 'Sun God' of ancient Persia and Rome, wasn't it?" Athena, standing atop another dragon-serpent head, asked with a light smile on her exquisite face, "Besides that binding power, can you use the sun's flames to dispel the goddess of darkness?"

"Of course! Would you like to experience it?" Arthur put down Excalibur and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Athena narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, scrutinizing Arthur's expression before revealing a beautiful smile. She raised her hand and said, "Then, please let me witness the power of the Sun God!"

As you wish!

Arthur's lips curled into a slight smile as he began chanting the Word of Power of "-White Horse":

"--For victory, come quickly before me! Immortal Sun, grant me a radiant steed. Spirited steed with swift hooves, bring forth the halo symbolizing your lord!--"

"Your Lord... this Authority of yours is..."

The moment the Word of Power words were uttered, Athena sensed something amiss from Word of Power.

"Hiss... Yu Yu!!"

At this moment, a halo suddenly appeared in the sky that had transformed into a starry night, turning half of the starry sky into daylight.

A magnificent White Horse, engulfed in golden flames, galloped down towards Athena, who stood atop the Dragon Serpent's head, her face grave, leaving a trail of fire behind her as she neighed loudly.

"That wretched, worthless horse! You wretch, how dare you simultaneously kill Mithra and Verethragna, the ancient Persia god of war, master and servant?" Athena looked at the White Horse charging down in fury, her expression showing fear and gritted teeth. The scythe in her hand transformed into a shield engraved with the image of Gorgon, which she held above her head.

'Boom--!'

The White Horse transformed into a thick pillar of blazing fire, striking the "Medusa's Shield" held by Athena's hands.

The powerful impact caused Athena's slender hands to tremble slightly, but she failed to break through the defense of the "Medusa's Shield." Instead, she was met with an invisible repulsive force, and the golden Sun fire flowed back.

Even so, Athena's expression remained unchanged.

Because of this "white horse," she discovered Arthur's powers, not only those of the ancient Persian and Roman "sun god" Mithras, but also that of the "invincible god of war" Veleslana, who served the "sun god" Mithras.

The ancient Persia "god of war," Verethragna, possessed "Ten Incarnations" and a Golden Sword capable of severing divine power.

Athena didn't know whether Arthur had usurped the ominous sword.

"This can't go on..." With that thought, Athena looked ahead at Arthur, who seemed relaxed and hadn't taken the opportunity to launch a sneak attack. While admiring his 'chivalry,' she was also very determined to win.