"So that was it. I, too, came from the same village as you, Alice, and the others?
Then the village we came from truly produced remarkable people.
It's just a pity that even if my memories are gone, my resolve to protect the Human Realm will not change in the slightest.
So even if I am defeated and die in battle, I will not retreat even a single step."
As he spoke, Bercouli slowly raised the Time-Splitting Sword in his hand, his expression resolute.
"I had already guessed your choice. Then this time, I won't hold back either.
Because when facing a Knight worthy of respect, fighting with all one's strength is the greatest respect one can show him."
As Seiya's voice fell, the silver-white longsword in his hand erupted with blinding light. A pair of dragon wings radiating a holy aura slowly unfurled behind him.
"Very well said, kid. If we weren't on opposing sides, I think I might have gotten along quite well with you."
Bercouli knew full well that, in his current condition, he could no longer be Seiya's match.
However, as the strongest swordsman of the Human Realm, he had his own pride.
Surrendering without a fight just to cling to life had never once crossed his mind.
In Administrator's eyes, the Integrity Knights might have been no more than pieces used to rule the Human Realm. But Bercouli had always regarded protecting the entire Human Realm as his duty.
"Release Recollection!"
Weapon release was the second stage of Weapon Control Art, an absolute forbidden technique that consumed both the weapon's and the user's durability.
It completely released the weapon's memories, unleashing its most violent power—but that power was often accompanied by enormous side effects.
"Roar—!"
A resounding dragon roar echoed through the clouds and even