Saint Seiya: This Gemini is a bit of a trap.

"Could it be..."

Jalon greatly admired Defteros's strength.

However, Jalon simply could not approve of Defteros.

As the previous generation of the Twin Dark Stars, Defteros possessed strength no less than that of the Twin Bright Stars Aspros, yet he lived as the latter's shadow, and even in his dying moments, he only thought of fulfilling his brother's wishes.

A person who has lost themselves in life.

A person who always lives for others.

For someone like that, there's probably only one person in the world he cares about.

"The previous brightest star in Gemini—Aspros!!"

……

Mount of Astrology.

Although it is called a mound, the Astrological Mound was actually built in imitation of the Tower of Babel in ancient Babylon. At the top of the towering building is a spacious observatory, which can be used for stargazing and for discussing matters.

Albiot ascended the observatory.

He had changed his attire; he was no longer wearing ordinary fighting clothes, but instead was dressed in a silver armor.

The Cepheus Cloth, as bright and clear as the moon.

A silver-white cloak.

Albiot, holding the Saint Cloth Helmet, knelt on one knee with a solemn expression and upright posture, performing the ancient knightly salute.

"Albio, the Silver Saint of Cepheus, pays his respects to His Holiness the Pope!"

"Ah."

Opposite Albiot stood Pope Shion, whose jet-black robes, magnificent helmet, mysterious ornaments, and noble mask all proclaimed his status as the ruler of the Sanctuary and the representative of the goddess Athena on Earth.

At this moment, besides Pope Shion, there were three Silver Saints on the observatory, who also appeared to have been temporarily summoned by Shion.

These three Silver Saints are dressed similarly to Albio, but they look much older than Albio and appear to be over 60 years old on average.

In the Saint Seiya world, where the mortality rate is extremely high, this age is already considered ancient.

However, in front of Shion, they were still juniors. If His Holiness the Pope did not speak, they could only kneel obediently.

Fortunately, Shion didn't make them kneel for too long.

"Alex of the Altar, Homer of Lyra, Nacharsis of Crater, and Albiote of Cepheus..."

Shion slowly began to speak: "The reason I have summoned you, the Four Silver Saints, is to discuss the matter of the Dark Saints with you."

"These fallen warriors! According to news from Gildart of Phoenix, who infiltrated their ranks, their so-called Dark Twelve Palaces have begun to gather in the Lost Realm, and their target is likely the Demon Palace that is about to be unsealed!"

As soon as Shion finished speaking, the four people below, including Albiot, all changed color.

"Do the Dark Saints want to take over Lost Country's Star Palace?!"

Chapter 33 The Demon Palace! The Resurgence of Evil

The Lost Country is a resting place for humans created by the underworld during the previous Holy War. It is a place where human souls can escape reincarnation and can be called the underworld on earth, a dead kingdom on earth.

The Star Palace, on the other hand, was the palace built in the Lost Realm for Hades, the god of the underworld, to rule the earth.

Simply put, this is the land of the underworld, and once the Dark Saints occupy the Star Palace, they will nominally have the right to challenge the Sanctuary.

Moreover, some extremely dangerous beings are sealed within the Star Palace.

"How could a bunch of degenerate fighters have such great ambitions? Is Phoenix Giluti's information credible?"

After the initial shock came doubt, especially from Albio, who seemed to have some distrust of Phoenix.

“I once mentored Phoenix Gildarts. This young man has a rather extreme personality. When we asked him to infiltrate the Dark Saints, he was very resistant. It wasn't until we told him that it was a temporary mission and that the Sanctuary was about to launch a siege against the Dark Saints that he reluctantly agreed.”

"As a result, the Dark Saints have been elusive these past few years, and we haven't had the manpower to hunt them down all over the world. This has led to Gilti being gone for three years, and then another three years. I'm afraid he can't even tell if he's a good guy or a bad guy anymore. I'm worried about him..."

"no need to worry."

Shion raised his hand to interrupt Albiot, and said calmly, "Saints are taught dogma from a young age; they will never betray love and justice!"

"The reason I've gathered you all here today isn't to discuss Giluti, but to clarify who should be in charge of the Dark Saints..."

"Uh~"

As soon as Shion finished speaking, the four guardians looked at each other, and finally their gazes all fell on Albiot.

Why are you all looking at me?

Albio was somewhat bewildered: "My duty is to guide cultivation, train talents for the Holy Land, uphold justice, and eradicate evil. Shouldn't that be the responsibility of people like you?"

"Because we are all very busy."

The most senior member, Altar Saint Alex, spoke first: "As you know, I'm mainly in charge of Eastern affairs. A few days ago, Master Tong Hu sent word that with the goddess's seal loosening, two more demon stars have escaped from under the Demon Suppression Tower. One is Garuda of the Heavenly Hero Star, and the other is Hanuman of the Heavenly Skill Star..."

"Garuda, this golden-winged roc, is relatively normal; at least he won't cause any major trouble. But you should know very well how much trouble that mischievous monkey can cause, right? My people don't have time to care about any Dark Saints."

Upon hearing this, Albiot showed an understanding expression: "Well, it is indeed more troublesome when it involves the three giants of the underworld and that monkey."

After saying that, he looked at Lyra, which was beside Alex.

"cough!"

Homer of Lyra was a handsome old man. He leisurely tidied his hair and began, "I'm in charge of affairs in the south. Mesopotamia has been quite turbulent lately. Enkidu, the Beast King, has been resurrected and is leading his beast warriors to slaughter humans everywhere. He's also trying to resurrect Gilgamesh, the Night King, who is also one of the Four Hero Kings..."

"You should know very well how monstrous Gilgamesh is, right? If he were to be resurrected, it would be a disaster for women all over the world!"

After Lyra finished speaking, she looked at Albiot.

Albio was speechless again. The four great hero kings of Mesopotamia were indeed much more threatening than the Dark Saints.

Especially Gilgamesh, the Night King, who liked to assert his right to the first night everywhere, was someone Albiot, a man with a wife and daughter, absolutely did not want to see this scourge appear.

Left with no other option, he could only turn his attention to the final throne, Nacharsis.

"Everyone's busy, surely you, who spends all day soaking in the hot springs on Canon Island, aren't busy too?"

"I wasn't busy before, but I'm going to take some people to the north soon."

Crater Nacassis said unhurriedly, "You know, our ally in the permafrost is not peaceful. Although we have exchanged students, with the approach of the Holy War, the entrance to the underwater temple frozen by the previous Aquarius Degel has shown signs of melting."

"After all, I am also half a person of the Ice Domain. I need to represent the Holy Domain to appease our allies, deter the ambitious members of the Asar clan, and also check on Senior Degel's seal..."

"Alright, stop!"

Albio interrupted Nacharsis's endless chatter, realizing that there was no way to push the Dark Saints issue out of the way.

With a sigh of relief, Albiot looked up at Pope Shion.

"Your Holiness, I, Albio of the Cepheus, will take charge of the Dark Saints."

"Yes, it's good that you took the initiative to take responsibility. After all, although the Holy Domain is full of talented people, only the four of you are truly mature, stable, and someone I can trust."

Shion was very satisfied with Albiot's attitude and nodded, saying, "The situation in the Lost Realm is complex, the Star Palace is fraught with danger, and there are many Dark Saints. Please feel free to make any requests you may have for this operation."

"I need help."

“Yes, I will have one of the Twin Shadows, Gimian of Corvus, and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Yura of Peacock, assist you. In addition, there is Gilutti of Phoenix as an inside man, and Oni of Andromeda, who was sent to make contact earlier. I think that will be enough manpower.”

Shion was very generous. In the past, he would have to think long and hard before sending out even one Saint. This time, he arranged four Saints for Albiot, two of whom were powerful Silver Saints.

This surprised Albiot, but before he could figure out the Pope's intention, Shion spoke again.

“Albio, aren’t you currently guiding the first team? This time, you can let them participate in the operation.”

"them?"

Upon hearing the Pope mention the first group, Albiot said in surprise, "They're just a bunch of kids, still in the second phase of training..."

"Age is not a problem. Back then, there were people in my Jamir clan who participated in the holy war at the age of seven."

The Pope interrupted, saying, "As for training, true Saints are never made through training, but through battle. In short, the first echelon must participate in this operation!"

……

Albio was still somewhat dazed when he left Star Hill.

He always felt that the Pope's arrangements were somewhat strange.

How can such a large-scale operation involve a group of teenagers?

These children are all people that His Holiness the Pope values ​​highly. They are being groomed to be the successors of those great figures of the Zodiac. If there are heavy casualties, how will he explain it to His Holiness the Pope when he returns?

"Albio, what is there to worry about?"

Nacharsis, who was traveling with Albiot, noticed Albiot's worry and said calmly, "We Saints should be brave, courageous, and fearless! How can you act like this?"

"It seems your wife and children have dulled your edge. Indeed, marriage is the grave of a warrior. The decisive and ruthless Cepheus of yesteryear is now just a skeleton in the tomb!"

Nacharsis lectured Albio in a serious tone, and if it weren't for the red light in his eyes betraying him, Albio should have been grateful for his guidance.

But now, Yarubio only feels that Nakasis is jealous.

“Nacharsis, you’re right, marriage is the graveyard of warriors.”

Albio's lips curled up slightly: "But I, Albio, at least have a grave, which is much better than you, an old bachelor, lying dead in the streets!"

"Who said I'd end up dead in the street?"

Nacharsis's face darkened instantly, and he retorted indignantly, "Although I, Nacharsis, have no wife, I still have students. If I die, Milo will surely collect my body!"

……

Meanwhile, Jia Long and his two companions returned to their dormitory and were discussing topics related to Canon Island.

"Ahh~"

Milo suddenly sneezed, and rubbing his nose, he continued, "Where were we? Oh right, we were talking about my teacher Nacharsis, that old liar, I wouldn't even collect his body if he died!"

Chapter 34: Action! First Battle Against the Silver Saint (Part 1)

What did he lie to you about?

"He told me that if I mastered medicine, I could treat beautiful female warriors in the future."

"The results of it?"