Chapter 233: Chapter 232: Explodes
After a while, a lifelike image of Athena's Cloth appeared on the light screen projected on the table. Remarkably, it didn't take the full twenty minutes Kaminari expected, only about fifteen.
Well… Pikachu had helped with the coloring. Without that, how could it have been so detailed and vivid in such a short amount of time?
"Look, this is it," Kaminari murmured as he stared at the image, almost in a trance. His thoughts began to wander. "Should this be called the 'Golden Cloth' or the 'Sacred Cloth'...?"
"Objectively, this armor is entirely golden with no other colors, so logically, it should be called the 'Golden Cloth.' But… Athena is a goddess…"
This seemingly trivial question spun endlessly in his mind as he tried to piece together the fragmented memories of his past life.
"Wait a second!"
Suddenly, something clicked, and Kaminari muttered to himself, "I remember—the 'Sacred Cloth' refers to armor strengthened by the blood of gods. In essence, it's just an enhanced version of a regular Cloth. However, the twelve main gods each possess 'Divine Cloths,' which are far more powerful."
"Yes, that's it… right?"
To be honest, Kaminari wasn't entirely sure. He deeply wished he had someone to discuss this with. But unfortunately, as the sole person in this world familiar with "Saint Seiya," the burden of his knowledge felt uniquely lonely, a sentiment all too familiar to a reincarnator.
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"So beautiful…" Momo and Kyoka stared at the Divine Cloth image with fascination. Of course, Kaminari had labeled it a "Divine Cloth," and they took his word for it.
Still, their feelings were completely different. Momo, knowing this design was meant for her, felt a surge of excitement and joy. On the other hand, Kyoka couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy and a hint of sadness.
But Kaminari, utterly consumed by his excitement to see Momo wearing the Divine Cloth, completely missed the faint unhappiness in Kyoka's eyes.
"Pikachu, use the golden sand to create this 'Athena's Divine Cloth' immediately!" Kaminari commanded.
Pikachu nodded, once again bursting open the golden Poké Ball on the table and manipulating the golden sand to begin shaping it.
"The 'Divine Cloth of Athena'? Wasn't it just the Sacred Cloth?" Momo asked casually, curious as she watched the golden sand coalesce.
"I thought about it. Athena is a goddess, so it felt more appropriate to call it the Divine Cloth," Kaminari explained briefly.
"That makes sense," Momo said, nodding indifferently. After all, what it was called didn't matter—what mattered was how stunning it looked.
Meanwhile, Kyoka stayed silent, her mood visibly dimmed.
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Under their watchful eyes, the "Divine Cloth of Athena" gradually took shape in mid-air. It radiated elegance, exuding an otherworldly brilliance as if a goddess herself had descended from myth. The sight was nothing short of breathtaking.
"Pikachu, don't forget to record this," Kaminari said excitedly.
"Pika!" Pikachu patted its tiny chest as if to reassure Kaminari.
Momo's eyes sparkled with excitement as she turned toward Kaminari and asked, "How do I put it on?!"
"It's simple. Just stand still," Kaminari said with a grin. Then, looking at Pikachu, he added, "Let's begin!"
"Pika, pika!"
At Kaminari's command, the Divine Cloth hovering in the air split into separate parts. The helmet, shield, golden wings, breastplate, skirt, armguards, and greaves moved in perfect harmony, flying toward Momo, who stood frozen with excitement and a slight blush on her face.
Piece by piece, the Divine Cloth assembled itself on her body. The moment it was fully equipped, Momo seemed to transform, embodying the very essence of Athena herself.
Kaminari stared at her, completely captivated. His golden eyes glimmered with awe, and he thought, "This feels like Athena has come to life, standing right in front of me."
Of course, Kaminari's admiration was purely artistic. He wasn't harboring any romantic feelings for Momo. To him, it was like seeing a perfect cosplay brought to life, a surreal and beautiful moment.
But Kyoka didn't know this. Watching from the sidelines, she pursed her lips in silent disappointment.
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Breaking out of his trance, Kaminari studied Momo carefully. In his mind, he couldn't help but compare her to Saori Kido, the Athena of "Saint Seiya."
"Their appearances are both flawless, and their personalities are so similar—kind, gentle, and noble. But in terms of height and physique, Momo has Saori beat by a mile. Momo's 173 cm tall, while Saori's only 155 cm. Momo looks so much more graceful and elegant. As for… certain other measurements… ahem… I wouldn't know."
Standing tall with the Nine-Tailed Flame Staff in one hand and Athena's Shield in the other, Momo beamed with joy. "This is the most stunning outfit I've ever worn! Kaminari, if you don't become a fashion designer, it'd be such a waste of your talent!"
She couldn't help but imagine how incredible it would be to create a fully functional Divine Cloth using 'SIS Alloy.'
"Well, I think so too," Kaminari replied, uncharacteristically immodest. It was the truth, after all.
"It's just… this feels too extravagant. I'd feel embarrassed wearing it out in public," Momo admitted softly.
"Embarrassed? Why should you be?" Kaminari turned to Pikachu. "Pikachu, Golden Cloth mode!"
"Pika, pika!!"
Golden light enveloped Pikachu as it transformed into the Cancer's Golden Cloth. The pieces then separated and attached themselves to Kaminari.
"We're destined to shine in this world, whether as pro heroes or as stars in the band," Kaminari declared confidently, clad in golden armor. "If that's the case, we might as well embrace it and shine as brightly as possible!"
For a moment, Kaminari looked particularly dashing, exuding the charm of a radiant hero.
"They… they look so perfect together…" Kyoka thought as she gazed at Kaminari and Momo, her heart heavy with a mix of admiration and quiet sorrow.
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At that moment, a bold idea struck Kaminari. "Why not go all out?"
He looked at Pikachu and asked, "I remember we designed all twelve Gold Saint Cloths when we were brainstorming for battle suits, right?"
"Yes," Pikachu responded in clear human speech, no longer confined to its usual "pika pika."
"Perfect. Call up the designs and use the remaining golden sand to create the other eleven Gold Saint Cloths!"
"Understood."
The remaining golden sand in the air began to shift. Even the table and chairs they were using dissolved into golden sand, joining the process.
Five minutes later, a spectacular scene unfolded before them. Twelve Gold Saint Cloths stood in a circle around Momo. Though empty of wearers, Pikachu controlled them to move as if they were alive.
"This… this…" Momo, Kyoka, and the butler were utterly stunned. It felt like they had stepped into a mythical fantasy.
At that moment, Kaminari, clad in the Cancer Saint Cloth, knelt down on one knee. The other eleven armors followed suit, mirroring his motion.
Placing his right hand over his chest, Kaminari said in a deep, solemn voice, "Athena, for the love and peace of this world, we dedicate our lives, our souls, and all our burning cosmos!"
Momo stared at Kaminari, her mouth slightly open. She had no idea what to say or how to respond to this overwhelming display.
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