Chapter 33: The Funeral of the Rose

"God, does it really exist?"

In the empty Pisces Palace, Abrody pinched the bright red roses and looked at the night sky in confusion.

I heard that the Hades King has awakened, and the Pope seems to know this, otherwise he would not have sent Dismask to find out the news.

Now that the Golden Saint Seiya is almost complete, the configuration of the twelve palaces is gradually complete.

It's a pity that if the main combat power is not there, only twelve humans will not be able to win this holy war.

Meteors streak across the sky, carrying a small universe that has never been seen before.

That direction is......

Abrody stepped forward in a few steps,

Temple!

He ran wildly, his heart mixed with worry and excitement, and even he couldn't tell what he thought.

I just want to hurry up, hurry up and confirm the body of that small universe.

After a few moments, Pisces arrived at the Pope's Chamber, but did not find the owner of the room, presumably still patrolling the rest of the Sanctuary.

According to the rules of the zodiac, the Golden Saint Seiya must be stationed in his palace and must not leave without anything.

In addition, it is absolutely forbidden to trespass on the existence above the Papal Chamber!

What to do?

Do you want to move on?

The Golden Saint Seiya, who has always adhered to the rules of the Sanctuary and kept a low profile, made the opposite move for the first time.

He pushed open the door of the Papal Hall and walked down the corridor,

Soon,

It's almost there,

As the distance approaches, that small universe becomes clearer,

Warm, bright,

Like the newborn sun,

In the square of the temple, under the statue of the goddess of war, a baby wrapped in white cloth slept quietly.

Although she has not yet fully grown, the glimmer of light built by the small universe is around her,

As if sensing the approach of a stranger, the baby's eyes slowly opened, looking at the visitor,

The golden garments are probably shining things, and they are attractive enough for her.

She spread her hands and babbled.

"That's what it is...... Our God? ”

Pisces stepped forward and picked her up.

Similar to the small universe, the light and the light slowly coincided, and the baby lay in his arms, sleeping deeply.

[Notice to the Zodiac, Golden Saints. 】

[God, it has come!] 】

In response to Pisces, there is a throbbing universe.

At the apex of the sanctuary, he protected the baby in his arms with a white cloak,

In this way, the conditions are sufficient.

God, Pope, Twelve Golden Saints.

The confusion dissipated, and what was rekindled was the will to fight.

Whatever enemy lies ahead, we will protect you,

[Athena.] 】

Until...... End of life.

On the core of the golden door, the light dimmed one after another.

The girl hugged it sadly,

"Abrodius ......"

The rich aroma seeps into the tip of the nose, and what remains in the brain is the black curtain that destroys everything.

The small universe of the god of sleep seemed to be a vast black swamp, swallowing up the seventh house along with the stone steps of the sixth house.

This is the memory before the consciousness disappears.

"Hmm......",

The awakened warrior stroked his forehead,

"I'm β€”",

By the way, the god of sleep?!

Ka Miao stood up,

At this time, the position where he stands is the edge of the seventh house,

After a cursory feeling, there was indeed no god's breath in the black pool.

Task, done.

But why am I still alive?

He turned his head,

Beside him, a complex of thorny vines bound the body of another Golden Saint Seiya,

The dark green thorns dug deep into his skin, and the broken golden holy clothes were stained with red blood.

His eyes lost their brightness and he asked softly.

"Yes...... Ka Miao ...... Is it? ”

"Abrodi?!"

Ka Miao responded with concern,

"I'm sorry, I can't see anymore, my ears can hear..... Not very clear, your voice..... Can it be bigger? ”

Pisces whispered,

"These are..... The thorn of the Royal Demon Palace Rose?!

Why?! ”

Black lines climb up Pisces' neck and gradually eat away at his body.

"I ..... It's sleepy. Without this, I wouldn't have survived until now.

Sleeping god Hypnos, it's really powerful, obviously he's been paying attention, but it's still - a little touched. ”

A hint of sadness appeared in Abrodi's gray eyes,

"I'm sorry, I ...... Failed to save Aeolos and Shura.

They were so far away from me that Iβ€”I couldn't catch them. ”

β€œοΌŸβ€

Ka Miao was surprised,

By the way, at that time, Abrodi was indeed still capable of action.

Did you save me?

"I want to ...... Complete the final mission, Ka Miao.

There are a few things that you must keep in mind. ”

Abrodi, remember your mission.

To complete the mission in the Taurus Palace, you must not fall in love with the war, even if you escape, you must leave there, understand?! 】

"Why?!"

"Because you're the real winner of the battle between the two gods."

The Pope stepped aside, and it was a golden rose in shape.

"You've got to get the most out of it, andβ€”"

β€œοΌŸβ€

"From that battlefield, save at least one Golden Saint Seiya."

Shi Ang said in a condensed voice,

"After this battle, even if the two gods are defeated, the combat power of the Golden Saint Seiya will be greatly damaged.

But for the sake of the future, at least one Golden Saint Seiya is needed to take my place.

Abrodius, your loyalty has been tested.

So, I give you the right to decide on the papal successor.

Even if it's you, if you can come back from that battlefield, you can become the next pope. ”

The turbulent cosmic collision,

In the burst of shattering the golden garment,

He had no choice, so he could only subconsciously pull the nearest comrade-in-arms.

"If you have any grievances against me, you can tell me now."

Abrody chuckled,

"After all, I didn't do my job well."

Because the fist that used the freezing qi was too hard, wisps of blood oozed, Ka Miao reluctantly raised his head and said with relief,

"How is it possible, you are doing well, Pisces - Abrodi."

β€œ......β€οΌŒ

Abrodi's body stiffened, and then relaxed,

"Really....... That's good. ”

His voice slowly became clear, briefly regained some vitality, exhausted the last small universe, and said to Ka Miao,

"Please tell the Pope......

In the first battle of the Taurus Palace, the elimination of alien enemies was completed.

In the Libra Palace, the golden rose has played its due value.

Finally, the person I chose...... It's you

Aquarius card seconds.

I, Pisces Abrody, have done the job. ”

[Sagittarius Aiolos, Capricorn Shura, Aquarius Kamiao. 】

[All three of them are first-class fighters, and I know that my abilities are not good at fighting on the battlefield. 】

[So if there is only one chance, I will choose a more powerful warrior, for the sake of that lord.] 】

The vine thorns bound to the Pisces robe bear roses of various colors, wrapped around him like a corridor of flowers,

As his small universe weakened, the flowers gradually drifted away,

He stretched out his hand and gently grabbed Ka Miao,

Aquarius will know, bow his head and listen to his last wishes.

β€œ......”

"I see."

In the blooming flower array, the small universe of Pisces dissipates.

He had a smile on his face, like a sleeping warrior, waiting for his next call.

"Rest well, Abrodi."

Ka Miao stood up and raised one hand,

The cold air condensed, protecting the bodies of his comrades in the ice shell that would never melt.

Ka Miao tore off her tattered cloak and turned to leave.

There is a lingering ear in my ears, the last instructions of my comrades-in-arms.

【Athena...... Please, Ka Miao. 】