With Zeus dead and the world in total ruin, reappears, demanding the power of Hope to rebuild the world under her rule. Realizing that Athena is just as power-hungry as the other gods, Kratos refuses. Instead, he impales himself with the Blade of Olympus , releasing the power of Hope to all of humanity rather than giving it to a new master. Athena leaves in disgust, and the game ends with a trail of blood leading away from Kratos' body, suggesting his journey is not yet over.