Tatsumi told Seiya and the others the whole truth. He explained everything: that Saori was the goddess Athena whom Aiolos had saved all those years ago, as well as the Pope's conspiracy.
Seiya and the others were shocked by the truth Tatsumi had revealed. Hyoga said, "I never expected such a huge conspiracy to be hidden behind all this. If we can't protect Miss Saori, the Pope's scheme to rule the world will succeed."
"When I was in the Sanctuary, I heard something about this. The earth—the human world—is ruled by Athena. With her kindness, Athena comforts, inspires, and protects the people. But because all the gods covet the earth, gentle Athena can only rely on the Saints of the eighty-eight constellations at her side to protect her." Seiya said, "If the goddess Athena's protection is lost, floods will rage across the world, mountains will crumble, the seasons will fall into Disorder, and humanity and every other living thing on Earth will be plunged into danger..."
Tatsumi said, "That's right. That was why Aiolos saved Athena and entrusted her to the master for protection."
At that moment, Uchiha Madara suddenly appeared in the arena again and announced loudly to everyone, "The matter of the goddess Athena is true. However, Athena's existence has made the surface world a paradise coveted by the gods, and it has also made it the main battlefield for wars among them. The catastrophe the earth will face in the future can only be averted by Saints like you."
"A paradise for the gods? What does that mean?" Shun asked in alarm. "Will this earth really become a war-torn land fought over by the gods?"
Uchiha Madara smiled. "Yes. With the goddess Athena's resurrection and awakening, there are already many gods who wish to seize the earth."