Sisyphus and El Cid

Sisyphus of Aries, high priest and most respected Knight of the Sanctuary, gauges the threat posed by the Lost Canvas. His sacred arrow — the only weapon capable of piercing Hades' divine shield — is the cornerstone of Athena's strategy. Sisyphus bears this responsibility with a serenity that conceals deep suffering.

El Cid of Capricorn, a stoic warrior and formidable fighter, engages multiple Specters to protect the approaches to the Sanctuary. Hakurei, a retired former Gold Knight turned monk, reveals his knowledge of the secrets of the Underworld — crucial intelligence for Athena's strategy. The war takes on a cosmic dimension.