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

Everyone wanted to go into the city for a stroll.

This time, Albiot didn't resort to dogma to stop him; instead, he started calculating on his fingers.

"The Sanctuary didn't give us a large advance, but we've saved a lot of money from your food and travel expenses along the way, and with the captain's help in gliding the ship, this money seems to be enough..."

Upon hearing Albiot's words, the young warriors cheered and couldn't help but chime in:

"Is that enough for us to go to the city and spend money?"

"No, it's enough to buy your teacher's wife a handbag."

Albiot stroked his chin, deep in thought, seemingly struggling with which brand of bag to buy. Seeing the disappointed looks on the little warriors' faces, he couldn't help but glare at them:

"What? Do you have any objections?"

"Don't you know that while we were on the ship, the graduation trials for this year's Fighter Training Camp had already begun! The second and third teams of trainees had already gone to compete for the Saint Cloth!"

"When you return, you must also carry on the tradition of the twelve zodiac signs!"

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Chapter 65 The Audience! The Generation Gap Between the Old and New Gold Officials

Return to the Sanctuary.

Jia Long and his comrades believed that their glorious victory would be greeted with flowers and applause.

result.

Only Saga received special treatment.

Upon entering the Sanctuary, he was taken away and cared for by the physicians of Kanon Island. It is said that the Great Lord will personally treat him upon his return.

As for the other junior fighters, they received the same treatment as before they left.

No one even came to greet them; all that awaited them was the cold stone house and the unpalatable black bread.

"What, you've already lost your composure?"

Seeing the young fighters' dejected expressions, Albio calmly said:

"The Sanctuary's doctrine dictates that Saints must selflessly dedicate themselves and do so willingly!"

"You think it's great that you fight so hard, but which Saint Seiya didn't fight so hard?"

"Try to think positively. It's been like this for over 200 years. Our mission as Saint Seiya is to be selfless, dedicated, and bear heavy burdens so that others can live in peace..."

"His Holiness the Pope said this is a blessing!"

After Albio finished speaking, he left.

You could tell there was a hint of self-deprecation in his tone.

But more often than not, it's become commonplace.

Perhaps, he was also unwilling to accept this fate.

However, this was a rule set by the Pope, and he could only accept it.

The young fighters had similar mindsets.

They were, after all, just newcomers to the Holy Land, and naturally dared not comment on the rules set by the Pope.

Aiolos was watching from the sidelines!

Furthermore, shortly after entering the Sanctuary, a message arrived from the Pope instructing them to appear before the Astrological Chamber the following day.

So, after muttering a few words, everyone went back to their stone houses to rest.

"To hell with good fortune!"

Jia Long also returned to the stone house, after all, he had to see the Pope tomorrow.

Come to think of it, he hadn't met Pope Shion since arriving in the Sanctuary.

However, based on what he had seen and heard during this period, he did not have a good impression of Shion.

This Athena representative on Earth seems to still be living in the Middle Ages 200 years ago!

Therefore, it's really hard to say whether tomorrow's audience will be a blessing or a curse.

……

The next morning, Albio arrived at the Grand Canyon early.

He was dressed in a magnificent silver armor today, but his snow-white cloak and armor were covered with footprints, and his face also seemed to have scratches, which really tarnished his image as a holy sage and one of the four silver saints.

"Teacher Albio, what happened to you? You look terrible!"

"Don't even mention it, I bought a fake yesterday, and that bag actually came from the East."

"So you were a victim of domestic violence again?"

"What do you mean by 'again'? You little brats don't understand. This isn't domestic violence; it's a blessing!"

When the young fighters touched on his sore spot, Albiot looked a little embarrassed and quickly coughed to change the subject:

"Keep your spirits up, everyone. Today I'm taking you to meet His Holiness the Pope. The Pope's will is unpredictable, so remember not to say anything out of line and cause me trouble!"

"understand!"

Led by Albio, the young warriors arrived at the Astrology Hill.

Upon arriving at the sacred land for the first time, the young warriors, while curious, also raised some questions.

"Teacher Albio, shouldn't His Holiness the Pope be in the Papal Palace?"

"To get to the Papal Palace, you have to pass through the twelve zodiac signs. You are not qualified to go there yet."

"Oh……"

The young warriors realized that this was an informal meeting; they were there to see the Pope as candidates.

This inevitably makes people feel uneasy.

After all, the difference in their status is too great!

Fortunately, they didn't encounter any dramatic incidents of being looked down upon along the way, and the little warriors made it to the astrological mound without any hindrance, arriving at the spacious observatory.

Pope Shion stood there with his hands behind his back.

A jet-black robe.

An ornate helmet.

A mysterious ornament.

A noble mask.

Faced with the imposing Pope of the Holy Land, the young warriors immediately lowered their heads, somewhat at a loss for what to do.

It was like a commoner in ancient times meeting a king.

In the Sanctuary, Pope Shion is the king, possessing supreme power over life and death!

Moreover, he was one of the only two Gold Saints remaining from the previous Holy War.

This had a significant deterrent effect on the young fighters.

After paying his respects with a knightly salute, Albiot glanced at the little warriors who were obediently counting their toes, then respectfully addressed Pope Shion:

"The main group, along with the second group led by Dismask, have already been brought. It's their first audience, so they're understandably a bit nervous and may have some improprieties. Let me introduce them to you one by one."

"No need. They were all chosen by me. I've been observing them from the observatory every day these past few days. I know them better than you do."

Shion raised his hand to refuse Albiot, and then strode confidently toward Jalon and the others. Due to their positions, Shion arrived in front of Aphrodite first.

“Aphrodite, seeing you as a Pisces reminds me of my old comrade-in-arms, Albafica, who was pure and elegant, aloof and powerful…”

"As the successor of Pisces, Aphrodite, I ask you, what do you think is most important to a Saint?"

"Huh? Looks... No, justice, justice is the most important!"

Aphrodite was already nervous in front of the Pope, and when he was suddenly asked a question, he was caught off guard and blurted out what was on his mind.

Although he quickly corrected himself after realizing something was wrong, the Pope's eyes had already darkened.

"Is appearance the most important thing? Yes, great power requires a strong physique. Look at your frail appearance. Before the inheritance, I will hand you over to the Bronze Saint of Ursa Major for training..."

He will make you as strong as a bear!

"Bear?!"

Aphrodite's face turned deathly pale instantly, and he almost burst into tears.

And then,

Shion had already arrived in front of Camus.

In his nervousness, Camus answered before Shion could even ask a question:

"Your Holiness, I understand your question..."

"You understand again?"

Shion said calmly:

"You know, it's to cover up your ignorance. The education in the Ice Domain is backward. If I remember correctly, Camus, you didn't even graduate from elementary school, did you?"

"This is……"

Camus's face immediately turned extremely ugly after his secret was exposed.

"Compared to my comrade-in-arms, the previous Aquarius Degel, you are far inferior. He was known as the most knowledgeable Saint!"

"Therefore, in order to carry on his spirit, I have compiled a list of 100 essential books for you, which contain all the knowledge required before university. You must read them all and pass the exam before you can carry on his legacy!"

"Uh~"

Camus's face immediately darkened.

To be honest, he can't even recognize all the words in the dogma now.

However, Shion completely ignored them and walked straight towards Shura and the others...