"Insolent mortal, you're courting death!"
Caught by the Evil Containment Wave, Hades's soul could not get anywhere near Athena. The Gold Saints immediately realized what was happening, pulled Athena away, and shielded her behind them.
With the Cosmo of the Gold Saints protecting her, even Hades could no longer take Athena away—especially since he was currently being weakened within Athena's barrier over the Sanctuary.
"Courting death? First, see whether you can even escape!"
Hawking raised his ki to its limit, and the Evil Containment Wave's suction intensified once more. Hades's soul was gradually dragged into the Rice Cooker.
"A mere seal thinks it can deal with me, a god? Begone!"
Hades was utterly enraged. He was one of the highest-ranking Twelve Main Gods of Olympus, the mighty king of the underworld. Being tricked by Athena, his niece, was one thing—they were both among the Twelve Main Gods, after all.
But being tricked twice in a row by this mortal before him was a grave insult to his pride as a god.
The last time this had happened was with that Pegasus who had once wounded him. Now, another one had appeared.
"As expected of a god who created the underworld. He commands countless laws. Even with only his soul, and while suppressed by Athena's barrier, he can still wield such power."
As Hades drew upon the power of a Main God, Hawking felt the Evil Containment Wave's vortex begin to slow, while Hades's soul gradually started breaking free from it.
This was unlike the last time he had sealed a Judge. The Judge had been severely injured then, and Ancient One had also been there, controlling the Time Stone to assist him. Only then had the seal succeeded.
But although the Underworld King's true body had not arrived this time,