Chapter 92 - 46: Alex’s Persistence, The Candidate for Pope! (Part 2)

Chapter 92: Chapter 46: Alex’s Persistence, The Candidate for Pope! (Part 2)

"It’s nothing, that was just an accident too!"

Alex shrugged, his eyes cold and ruthless, not yielding a single inch!

Athena took a long, deep look at Alex. She could sense that Saori Kido’s life was slipping away at an alarming rate.

Right now, Saori Kido had not yet reached the Sanctuary and had not reclaimed her Godhead. Having been struck by the golden arrow, if Athena did not personally intervene to help, Saori wouldn’t survive for more than a few minutes.

There was no time to keep tangling with Alex. Athena’s divine consciousness departed from Shion’s body.

The immense Cosmo vanished completely from the Pope’s Palace.

Shion stumbled and collapsed to the floor. Alex stepped forward, helped him up, and supported him back to the throne. He immediately noticed that Shion’s body felt as light as a feather, and his skin was slowly reverting to its aged, withered state.

It seemed that Athena’s descent had also placed a heavy burden on Shion’s physical body.

Shion slowly sat up straight. He finally understood why Alex was unwilling to take over as Pope.

He stared at Alex with a bitter smile, let out a heavy sigh, and it took a long time before he finally spoke.

"Sigh, Alex, why must you go to such lengths..."

Alex chuckled softly and gave Shion a slight bow.

"I believe that justice resides in the hearts of the people. Leave everything that follows to me. I ask that you step down, Teacher!"

This generation of Gold Saints had all been single-handedly taught by Shion.

The previous Holy War had been incredibly tragic; the only Saints to survive in the end were Dohko and Shion. Since Dohko had to guard the 108 Specters at the Five Old Peaks, the Gold Saints had all been raised and instructed by Shion.

Therefore, it was perfectly fitting for Alex to respectfully call him "Teacher."

Seeing that Shion was still somewhat hesitant, Alex raised an eyebrow and said flatly,

"I, Alex, swear this: as long as I draw breath, I will never let this earth fall into darkness, and I will protect the eternal prosperity of the human race!"

"The destiny of humanity should inherently be guarded by our own hands!"

Seeing the absolute resolve in Alex’s eyes, Shion looked up at the firmament. This time, he did not see that pair of golden eyes in the sky.

Having bitterly persevered for over two hundred years, he was already like a lamp out of oil; his days were numbered!

Right now, he didn’t have any better choices either. As long as Alex didn’t betray humanity and his grand goal aligned with Athena’s, that was enough.

Thinking of this, Shion slowly closed his eyes.

"Very well. I will leave the arrangements to you. Make it a dignified transition!"

"My time is short. Don’t make me want to come back from the Underworld just to look for you."

Alex’s next sentence caused Shion’s eyes to go wide.

"I’m sorry, Teacher, but you might actually have to make a trip back!"

...

Dooo!

The deep horn summoning the Gold Saints sounded once more.

The Gold Saints filed back into the hall. Their hearts were filled with suspicion and uncertainty, but they all knew that upon entering the hall this time, the people and matters they would see should already be set in stone.

After all, no matter how strong he was, he was still just a mortal!

Under the majesty of a god, there was only submission or death; there was no other path to take.

When their eyes adjusted to the dimness of the great hall, the sight that greeted them was Alex, standing tall and distinct, still clad in the Aquarius Gold Cloth.

On the Pope’s throne beside him, the papal robes and the golden helmet were neatly folded and arranged, reflecting a golden light, as if quietly waiting for something.

Countless chaotic thoughts instantly popped into the minds of the Saints.

Alex is still alive?

Where is Pope Shion? Was he killed by Alex? Was even his corpse destroyed?

But looking at the robes and helmet, it seems the Pope took them off himself!

Where is the Goddess? After what Alex did, did she just let him off the hook?

Could the matter Alex wanted to speak of be what happened to Sagittarius back then...?

"Quiet!"

Alex said flatly, his gaze sweeping across the faces of the assembled Gold Saints.

"Next, I shall announce the decree of Teacher Shion! The position of Pope shall be passed to..."

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