Saint Seiya Evil Skull

As the Underworld and the Ocean Realm frequently engaged in minor maneuvers at the border between the Holy Land and the Celestial Palace, the friction between the various factions gradually escalated like a prairie fire. For a time, intelligence personnel and spies were like bees among flowers, constantly rushing back and forth between the various factions.

As these minor frictions escalated, the situation spiraled out of control. The human and material resources invested by all parties also increased, and gradually, the originally small-scale conflicts began to show signs of escalation.

The current situation clearly demonstrates the immense depth of the Sanctuary and the Asgard. Whether in terms of human or material resources, they possess an undeniable advantage. Even a slight exertion of power would inflict a painful blow upon the sharp claws of the Sea and the Underworld.

On the other hand, while the Underworld and the Sea Region's lower-level personnel were not insignificant, they were still significantly under-represented compared to the Sanctuary and Asgard. They might be able to fight the ordinary combatants of the Asgard and Sanctuary regions in certain localized areas, with both sides winning and losing. However, once the Sanctuary and Asgard decided to gradually increase their investment, the Underworld and the Sea Region would immediately feel the heavy pressure and would be clearly unable to cope.

At the same time, however, the two major forces, the Sanctuary and Asgard, were constantly restraining each other, each carefully avoiding further escalation of the situation. They knew that if the situation got out of control and escalated fully, the other side would likely dispatch Sea Warriors and Hades Warriors without hesitation, triggering a devastating war.

However, the cunning Underworld and the vast sea, realizing that the Sanctuary and Asgard would not easily resort to lethal means, intensified their provocations. For a time, minor frictions arose in various regions, and war seemed imminent.

In this tense atmosphere, the soldiers at the grassroots level could no longer contain their anger and volunteered to fight, strongly demanding that the invading enemies be annihilated in one fell swoop. Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, a war of unprecedented scale seemed to be just around the corner.

At this critical moment, in the solemn and dignified Pope's Hall in the Greek Sanctuary, Saori Kido, the incarnation of the goddess Athena, who possesses both wisdom and beauty, urgently summoned the top officials of the Sanctuary and held a crucial meeting.

Perhaps the trauma of Saga's betrayal left an indelible mark on Kido Saori, leaving her with doubts and concerns about the position of Pope, a position second only to her own. After all, if someone with such immense power were to harbor evil intentions, the consequences could be disastrous. Therefore, even though Saga has passed away, Kido Saori has yet to appoint a new Pope.

Even Aries Gold Saint Mu, the beloved disciple of the previous Pope Shion, failed to gain Saori Kido's full trust and recognition. In desperation, this important meeting, which was originally supposed to be presided over by the Pope, ultimately had to be personally led by Saori Kido.

Seeing that all the Saints in the Sanctuary had arrived, Saori Kido spoke first with a solemn expression, "My brave Saints, now has come a critical moment concerning the survival of our Sanctuary! The sea area has been making frequent small moves recently, continuously invading our sphere of influence, and repeatedly causing fierce friction and conflict with many personnel in our Sanctuary.

The calls from the young and energetic warriors below are endless. Although our Sanctuary has always maintained restraint, the current tension could escalate suddenly. At this moment, I hope everyone will express their opinions freely and discuss together how our Sanctuary should deal with this difficult situation.

As soon as he finished speaking, an angry roar rose from the crowd. It was Aiolia, the Leo Gold Saint, who stepped forward. He spoke with an excited and menacing voice, "Ms. Saori, the enemy is so aggressive and pressing. We can no longer endure this! Why not declare war directly on that sea area and annihilate them with a thunderous force, completely eradicating this mortal threat. Over two hundred years ago, our great ancestors were able to successfully defeat and seal Poseidon, the Sea Emperor. Can't we do the same today?"

Aiolia's impassioned speech was like a stone that stirred up a thousand waves, instantly resonating strongly with everyone present. Especially Seiya, Hyoga, Ikki and others, these pro-war factions all echoed loudly, expressing their agreement with Aiolia's point of view. For a moment, the crowd was excited and the atmosphere was extremely heated.

"Aiolia, you're too impulsive. How can the current situation be compared to what it was two hundred years ago? Right now, not only is the Sea Region advancing aggressively, but even the Underworld and Asgard are eyeing us covetously! If we rashly start a life-and-death battle with the Sea Region right now, even if we manage to win, I'm afraid we'll pay a terrible price!

"By then, with our vitality severely weakened, how will we resist the deadly attacks from the Underworld and Asgard that could be launched at any time? Therefore, we must weigh the pros and cons from multiple perspectives and must not let our anger cloud our minds. As the saying goes, 'a little impatience can ruin a great plan!'" Aries Gold Saint Mu retorted.

Aioliya's eyes widened with anger, his hands clenched into fists, and he shouted loudly: "Mu, don't always make me endure it. How long are you going to endure this!"

Aries Gold Saint Mu maintained his preternatural calm and rationality. He frowned slightly, looked at the other man with a determined gaze, and said slowly, "Aiolia, I understand your anger, but the more critical the situation, the more we need to remain calm. Acting impulsively will only make things worse."

Just as the two were deadlocked, the previously silent Saori Kido finally spoke. Her brows furrowed slightly, and her tone was calm yet commanding. "Alright, both of you, stop arguing. Endless arguments like this won't solve anything. Let's hear the thoughts and suggestions of our fellow comrades. After all, many hands make light work, and only by pooling our wisdom can we find the most effective solution."

"The situation is now clear. It's a four-way standoff. We're already at loggerheads with the Sea Region, and the Underworld has also approached the Celestial Palace. Furthermore, according to the intelligence I have, after we and the Celestial Palace left that grand banquet, the Underworld and the Sea Region actually held a long, secret meeting. Given this situation, we can't rule out the possibility that they've formed an offensive and defensive alliance.

If it's true that the Sea and the Underworld have formed an alliance, then the path ahead seems clear. Perhaps we should consider actively approaching the Asgard? Leveraging their power, we can share the immense pressure we're bearing, or at least have them keep the Underworld firmly contained. This way, before the outcome of our conflict with the Sea is decided, we can ensure the Underworld has no time to focus on our Sanctuary, thus buying us valuable time to completely annihilate the Sea.

Cancer Gold Saint Deathmask analyzed the current situation gravely, his deep eyes gleaming with wisdom. Everyone remained silent, pondering his words.

A moment later, Scorpio Gold Saint Milo was the first to break the silence. He nodded slightly, agreeing with Deathmask's opinion: "I completely agree with what Deathmask said. Instead of sitting here and waiting for the situation to worsen, it is better to take action first and actively unite with Asgard to fight against the Underworld and the Sea.

You know, the Sanctuary and Asgard both have vested interests, and there's no deep hatred between us. In contrast, the Underworld and the Ocean are our unwavering enemies! If Asgard can help share the pressure, we'll have a much easier time going forward." Milo's words were so powerful that they moved everyone present.

Nearby, Virgo Gold Saint Shaka and Taurus Gold Saint Aldebaran exchanged glances and nodded in unison, expressing their unanimous approval of the decision. Shaka narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "This is a brilliant plan! One more ally means a better chance of victory." Aldebaran, on the other hand, laughed heartily, his voice resounding like a bell. "Indeed, it's wonderful to have someone to fight the enemy with!"