"Whoa, that's got some kick!"
Looking at the effect, Marco praised it.
This Holy Sword Excalibur, although not a "light beam," its power to cut and sever everything was no joke.
If anything, with casual practice, this move was much more terrifying than the "light beam" Excalibur—they weren't even in the same concept.
Of course, this "Holy Sword Excalibur" couldn't be practiced casually either.
Just like King Arthur's "Sword in the Stone," one must possess specific qualifications to use it.
It needed to be passed down through generations.
In some side stories, Shura of Capricorn was even King Arthur's "alternate self."
"Anyway, regardless of which version of the Holy Sword this is, it's strong, and that's what matters!" Marco moved his body a bit.
The abilities provided by the [Capricorn Gold Cloth] were mainly "physical techniques."
Compared to the [Gemini Gold Cloth], it was very specialized.
The only special point was the [Excalibur], and all skills revolved around this [Excalibur], focusing purely on offense.
"Athena's guard, the most loyal Saint, wielding the Holy Sword to sever all evil." Marco thought for a moment.
This seemed to be the positioning of the Capricorn Saint.
This Saint was, in essence, the sharpest sword.
"With Crystal Wall in one hand and Excalibur in the other, I hold the strongest shield and the sharpest spear. Combined, On heaven and earth, i'm alone is the honored one!" Marco joked with a smile.
The first three [Gold Cloths] he unlocked were interesting.
Aries was specialized in psychokinesis, with the "Crystal Wall" being practically invincible in defense.
Gemini was specialized in skills, with every skill being overpowered.
Now Capricorn brought enhancement in physical techniques, with a "Holy Sword" that could slash heaven and earth.
"A Gold Cloth is a Gold Cloth; the enhancement it brings is just too great."
While lamenting, Marco left the East Forest very satisfied. Actually, no matter which [Gold Cloth] was unlocked, he would be satisfied.
Each [Gold Cloth] had its own characteristics and could bring him enhancement in a certain aspect.
...
When he return to Magnolia, Marco was visited by his old man again.
Having caused such a big commotion, the old man naturally came to ask, although he probably already knew what was going on.
"Magic made progress again?"
Entering Marco's home, Makarov sat down casually.
He took a sip of wine, looked Marco up and down, and then asked.
"That's right, I broke through again. This is the third Zodiac constellation."
Marco didn't hide it either and told him the truth.
There was nothing to hide from his old man; he was the person Marco trusted most.
"In other words, there are nine more of that thing?" Makarov's eyes widened, his tone filled with disbelief.
Every time Marco had such a breakthrough, his strength would advance by leaps and bounds, gaining some special abilities.
This was only the third time. Makarov dared not imagine how strong Marco would be if he mastered all twelve of the "Zodiac."
"Not necessarily. Maybe there are ten more times." Marco smiled.
"Twelve Zodiac Signs" was correct, but there was also "Ophiuchus," which had one foot on the ecliptic.
This one also had a [Gold Cloth].
Marco didn't think this one would be ignored, so he could probably unlock a [Gold Cloth] ten more times.
Thinking even bolder, maybe there was even an [Athena God Cloth], after all, that was the symbol of the "Sanctuary."
"This magic you awakened is truly... unprecedented."
Makarov took a sip of wine, his expression emotional.
He felt more and more that picking up Marco back then wasn't a coincidence.
It must have been fate guiding Marco into his hands.
If Marco had been picked up by bad people, Makarov dared not imagine the consequences.
Even Zeref alive would probably be nothing compared to that, right?
With some relief, Makarov went home, muttering "lucky, lucky" all the way.
Marco tilted his head, puzzled by his old man's behavior, but since the old man often did abstract things, he didn't mind.
...
For the next few days, Marco kept acclimating to the [Capricorn Gold Cloth], practicing the use of "Excalibur," and successfully lighting up the Capricorn star chart.
[Ding! Detected three Gold Cloths unlocked. Special Skill unlocked.]
The [Saint System] popped up again.
Looking at this popup, Marco's eyes lit up.
He guessed immediately what special skill this was.
"Three Gold Cloths... what else could it be?" Marco clicked it open, and sure enough, it was the skill he thought of.
[Athena Exclamation: A forbidden technique used by the combined power of three Gold Saints.]
"Good lord, how am I supposed to execute Athena Exclamation alone?"
Marco exclaimed, somewhat confused.
He couldn't wear three [Gold Cloths] at the same time, nor did he know clone techniques.
"Do I need to use Thought Projections?" Marco thought of a way: create two "Thought Projections" and have them wear the other two [Gold Cloths].
However, facts proved Marco overthought it.
The [Saint Seiya System]'s version of "Athena Exclamation" only required him to cast it alone.
It didn't need to gather three people, nor did it require him to wear three [Gold Cloths] simultaneously.
...
Marco returned to the clearing in the East Forest.
Unlocking [Gold Cloths] here twice had already rendered the vicinity barren, making it perfect for practicing skills.
Being deep in the East Forest where people rarely ventured, he didn't have to worry about anything.
"Athena Exclamation!"
Standing in the clearing, Marco started experimenting directly.
Although the power of this "Athena Exclamation" was immense, with destructive power rivaling the Big Bang that created the universe, it was worth noting that this was actually a skill with a small scale of destruction, compressing power into a very small range.
Wearing the [Aries Gold Cloth], Marco stepped forward with his right leg, kneeling on one knee, his hands spread open forward as if firing a beam.
Then, the [Gemini Gold Cloth] appeared on Marco's left, and the [Capricorn Gold Cloth] appeared on his right.
These two Cloths were empty inside but assumed the corresponding poses, emitting golden light.
"Buzz, buzz, buzz!"
In the sky above, the three constellations of the "Zodiac" shone brightly, sprinkling down a massive amount of star power.
It landed on the three [Gold Cloths] and condensed in Marco's open palms.
A terrifying small sphere was born in Marco's hands!
That magic sphere was like a universe yet to be born, like primordial chaos.
And this universe was on the verge of explosion; even a touch could unleash power that destroyed everything.
"Hiss~" Marco gritted his teeth.
This power was much more terrifying than "Galaxian Explosion."
Indeed, worthy of a skill unlocked by needing three [Gold Cloths].
If he knew this move when fighting Jellal, that "Abyss Break" wouldn't have blocked it even a bit.
After accumulating the energy, Marco pushed the "Athena Exclamation" in his hands forward like throwing a hot potato.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!!!"
Terrifying explosions and magic fluctuations shook Magnolia once again.
The drunk Makarov suddenly sat up straight..... once again!