Seiya arrives at the House of Leo, glad to see Aiolia again, but he acts differently, blocking his path. Aiolia suddenly attacks Seiya with a light speed blow, telling him his suffering will soon end. Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the Sanctuary, a hooded stranger defeats some soldiers in order to enter the 12 Houses. The stranger is revealed to be Eagle Marin. Marin was warned by June, Shun's friend, that Seiya and his friends were fighting the 12 Gold Saints. Seiya confronts Aiolia about why he forgot his promise to fight for Athena, sensing something is wrong with him. Still refusing to listen to Seiya, Aiolia unleashes another attack...