When they heard that Shakyamuni Buddha would represent the gods against humanity, nearly a third of the human side looked utterly dejected.
After all, even if they were not Buddhists, they still held some respect for Shakyamuni Buddha. Many households kept a Buddha statue and worshipped it during festivals.
Their spirits inevitably sank.
But just then, the situation seemed to change!
"Shakyamuni has betrayed the gods. This round, we, the heavenly executioners, will represent the gods and deliver divine punishment to that traitor!"
A burst of golden light suddenly flashed above the arena, followed by a booming voice. Then...
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."
Seven golden figures descended from the sky and landed in the gods' arena.
The man at the forefront was Ebisu, the god of fortune. These seven gods were the renowned Seven Lucky Gods of the divine realm.
"The heavenly enforcers actually showed up... This..."
Göll could not help but gasp at the sight of the Seven Lucky Gods.
She had never expected this situation. It seemed that something had really happened to Shakyamuni. But judging from what the Seven Lucky Gods had said, Shakyamuni should be all right and would still fight for humanity, right?
Probably...
Only Brunhilde frowned, her expression turning doubtful.
From the way the heavenly executioners spoke, they seemed to think Shakyamuni would still represent humanity? But she had completely lost contact with Shakyamuni and could not reach him at all!
Had something happened in between?
She could not understand it.
The sudden twist left Heimdall utterly bewildered. Was Shakyamuni not supposed to enter as the gods' fighter? How had he suddenly become a traitor to the gods?
What was he supposed to do now...
The next second, someone transmitted a message into Heimdall's ear. After hearing it, he swiftly made up his