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Livia is reformed when Eli's spirit shows her various moments of Xena taking care of her when she was a baby, and learns that her mother truly did care for her.

The reformed Livia once again takes on the name of Eve, and intends to become the Messenger of Eli, who taught pacifism and independence from the Olympian gods.

While Eve is initiated into the sect of Eli, the God of Eli gives Xena the power to kill gods as long as Eve is alive.

This development causes the Olympians to redouble their efforts to kill Xena and her daughter, ironically bringing about their own demise when Xena goes up against them with her newly acquired power.

Ares and Aphrodite survive, having remained neutral during the ordeal.

However, Ares gives up his powers and immortality to save Eve and Gabrielle.