He is a pure-blooded dragon in the miniature garden.

Chapter 277 Athena's Wisdom, the Pressure from the First Wife

"Please forgive our offense, Your Majesty."

At this moment, Saiqi stood up and apologized to Su Nian very respectfully.

Sage handled his attitude and posture very well; he kept a very humble attitude.

After seeing the token that Su Nian took out, which resonated with Athena's cosmos, he decided to respect Su Nian as he would Athena.

Although he still had some doubts, he couldn't say them at this moment. Having lived for nearly three hundred years and experienced a holy war, he knew very well that saying anything more would be offensive.

He couldn't push someone who was originally an ally to the opposite side of the Holy Land.

Upon hearing Saiqi's words, Su Nian narrowed her eyes and said with a half-smile.

"It's alright, it's all for Athena."

At least Su Nian had just confirmed Sage's strength: a Saint with the Eighth Sense, whose combat power was equivalent to a God King among those skilled in combat, who was in the triple digits.

It just goes to show that the quality of the strong characters in the Saint Seiya world is much higher.

Having understood Su Nian's meaning, Saiqi immediately showed a kind smile.

"Then, how should we address Your Majesty?"

You can call me Su Nian.

"Alright, Your Majesty Su Nian."

Sage stood up, turned around, and nodded to the many Gold Saints, indicating that there was no need to prepare for battle anymore.

Then he said to Su Nian.

"Your Majesty Su Nian, please come with me. This is not the place to talk."

As soon as he finished speaking, Saiqi led Su Nian and Sasha toward Sasha's palace.

At that time, the Gold Saints, who had been told by Sage not to be on guard, did not leave for a moment.

After Saiqi, Sasha and Su Nian left.

Manigold immediately said.

"Hey, Cardia, are you sure that Su Nian is really Athena's husband?"

"Why do I get the feeling that Lord Sasha looked shy and like he wanted to hit someone several times?"

"How would I know? But judging from Sasha's performance just now, maybe it's true? But Sasha is still too young, she's only fourteen."

"Fourteen years old...that's not young anymore. Girls outside already have children at fourteen."

"Hey, you two!! At least watch yourselves!! Is this something we can discuss?"

They didn't pay attention to the interactions between the Gold Saints outside.

Su Nian, led by Saiqi into Sasha's room, looked around curiously before letting out a helpless sigh.

"This room is far too shabby."

Aside from being clean and tidy, I can't find any other advantages.

Upon hearing this, Sasha rolled her eyes helplessly and complained.

"Please remember our current era and environment. The Holy Land is not as wealthy as you are."

They're in 1741 now, so where did all those renovation materials Su Nian mentioned come from? Besides, the Saint Seiya's training requires tempering their will, so how could she, as Athena, not set an example?

After making a few brief complaints, Sasha turned to Sage and said...

“Saiqi, please stand aside and let me and Su Nian have a word.”

Upon hearing this, Saiqi wisely stood aside.

To be honest, he wasn't really interested in what Su Nian and Sasha planned to discuss next.

But he had no choice but to stay here for Sasha's safety.

Sasha hasn't fully awakened her Athena Cosmo yet, and her strength is still too weak. If Su Nian were to harbor any ill intentions, Sasha might really be in trouble.

That's why he can stay here, acting as a bodyguard and a clueless butler.

Of course, there was also an ambush in the shadows, and he wouldn't believe Su Nian's one-sided story, even though Su Nian had already produced evidence.

Hakurei, the Saint of the High Priestess Seat, and the spirit form of Kratos, the Saint he had summoned, were both secretly preparing.

Knowing this and understanding Sage's thoughts, Sasha took a deep breath, turned to look at Su Nian, and said with a hint of resentment.

"What should Su Nian do next? Our relationship has been completely misunderstood by them."

"What else can we do? Since we've been misunderstood, we might as well make it real."

Su Nian said with a strange smile, looking at Sasha like this, she really was quite cute.

"…You wish."

Sasha rolled her eyes speechlessly. Su Nian was dreaming too much. How could she so easily admit to her relationship with Su Nian?

Upon hearing this, Saiqi glanced at Su Nian.

Judging from what Sasha and Su Nian said, it seems that Su Nian is not Athena's husband? However, what surprised Saiqi was that Su Nian and Sasha seemed to have an unexpectedly good relationship?

It doesn't look like this is the first time we've met.

However, Sasha has never left the Sanctuary since he was taken there. Even when he did, he was always accompanied by a Gold Saint, who also secretly took care of him.

How did they meet?
However, trusting Sasha, Sage remained silent, believing that Sasha would provide a reasonable explanation.

At this point, Sasha gave Su Nian a somewhat resentful look.

"Also, didn't you say you were coming to visit me? How come you've ended the holy war for me now?"

And what about the wreath on my head that contains the essence of Athena from the Little Garden?

Of course, Sasha didn't ask the question later; Sage was still there, and it wasn't the right time to say it.

"Oh yeah? Isn't this what we came here to do to have fun?"

Su Nian nodded very seriously.

Upon hearing this, Sasha became serious and said very solemnly.

“But holy war is no joke. It’s a dangerous war where you could lose your life if you’re not careful. To be honest, I don’t really want to involve you.”

She was very touched that Su Nian was planning to come and help her.

However, as a friend, she really didn't want Su Nian to get involved in the Holy War. The Holy War was not just about fighting Hades for the land.

"Besides, you're only three months old. There's absolutely no need for you to fight to the death for me."

Upon hearing this, Su Nian replied nonchalantly.

"But I can't just watch you sacrifice yourself in the Holy War. How many Holy Wars have been fought? In which of them has Athena's reincarnation survived?"

At this point, a confident smile appeared on Su Nian's face.

"Moreover, I am somewhat confident in my own strength; at least Hades is no match for me."

"Eh??"

Sasha was stunned. She really didn't expect that Su Nian's strength could improve so quickly in just two months.
Although she and Su Nian often communicated through the dimensional forum and occasionally exchanged gifts, she had never actually inquired about Su Nian's strength.

She felt it inappropriate to ask about such private matters. At that moment, Sage stepped forward and spoke very seriously.

“I can attest to that. My intuition tells me that His Majesty Su Nian could kill me in less than a single move.”

Moreover, having survived two Holy Wars, and having become a Gold Saint at the age of thirteen, the former Aquarius Saint, Krethos stated that he himself could not fathom Su Nian's true strength.

He could only sense that Su Nian's microcosm was extremely vast, perhaps no weaker than that of the goddess Athena, but he couldn't perceive anything more.

Upon hearing this, Sasha took a deep breath and didn't care about it. After all, with Su Nian's strength, she would definitely have no problem protecting herself.

Then, Sasha introduced Su Nian to Saiqi.

"This Su Nian is a friend from another universe whom I met through a certain artifact. He is indeed Athena's husband, but not the Athena of our universe."

In fact, Saint Seiya also follows a multiverse worldview, and the existence of other universes is not strange to the Saints.

However, this has always been just a rumor; very few people have actually been to another universe and successfully returned.

The only true account is that Zeus entrusted the heavens to Apollo and the earth to Athena before leaving this world.

This is also the true origin of holy war.

Hearing this, Saiqi breathed a sigh of relief upon understanding Su Nian's true identity. However, he became even more respectful towards Su Nian, completely abandoning his wariness and instead showing more admiration.

This is support from another Athena, from another sanctuary.

"In that case, I'll take my leave and not disturb your conversation any longer."

After realizing that Su Nian was truly harmless to the Holy Domain, Saiqi bowed to Su Nian and Sasha before turning and leaving.

How could he not see that Su Nian and Sasha were about to say something that was inappropriate for them to know?

Of course, Krethos and Hakurei, who were hiding in the shadows, did not leave when Su Nian was gone. Out of duty, even if Su Nian was alright, they had to stay by Athena's side.

However, to prevent themselves from accidentally hearing anything inappropriate, they shut down their five senses and turned themselves into a stone.

At this moment, Sasha can finally let go of her goddess-like airs.

"Su Nian, what exactly does Athena mean? Why would she suddenly hand over her spiritual essence to me?"

Sasha asked, puzzled.

At this moment, Su Nian had also set up a barrier, snapped her fingers, and conjured up several sofas and a table with snacks on it.

"What else could it be? She just doesn't want to be an obstacle for you."

Su Nian opened a can of juice for herself, rolled her eyes, and said...

To be honest, after understanding Athena's scheme, he also felt that Athena was being a bit too inhuman, but it was precisely the best course of action.

"She intends for you to become the real Athena."

"????"

Sasha looked at Su Nian with a face full of doubt. What made her become the real Athena?
And if I'm not mistaken, Su Nian seems to be Athena's fiancé...

Thinking of this, Sasha's face gradually turned rosy, even redder than when Su Nian claimed to be Athena's husband.

I don't know what she was thinking.

"Ahem, snap out of it, Sasha."

Seeing Sasha seemingly lost in some incomprehensible state, Su Nian's lips twitched, and she waved her hand in front of Sasha's eyes.

"What just occurred to you?"

"No, I wasn't thinking about anything."

Sasha instinctively denied it outright.

"But the more you act like this, the more I feel like you're thinking something."

Su Nian said quietly.

"I never intended to replace another Athena with you..."

Sasha shook his head frantically.

Feeling Su Nian's teasing gaze, Sasha was speechless and remained silent for a long while.

Sasha spoke in a very soft voice.

"Speaking of which, what exactly is Athena thinking?"

"It's to repay the favor you did for giving me the seed of my own universe. The seed of my own universe you gave me has been a great help to me."

Su Nian looked at Sasha, who was looking down with her head down, her eyes hidden and only her bright red ears visible, and tried to maintain a calm tone as she spoke.

"Moreover, she felt she couldn't compete with you for the name Athena, so she took the initiative to back down."

Of course, none of the above are the real reasons.

Athena's real purpose was to make Sasha owe her a huge favor, so that Sasha would remember Su Nian's kindness, and at the same time, not compete with her for the position of the first wife.

It can only be said that Athena is indeed quite adept at playing the moral blackmail game.

She knew that she was not as important to Su Nian as Sasha, so she wanted Sasha to withdraw from the competition.

"And she also expects you to win the holy war, become a double-digit number, and become our ally."

Upon hearing this, Sasha remained silent for a long time before letting out a long sigh.

"Please thank Athena for me; she has been very helpful."

The essence of the spirit that Athena split off was enough to make her a three-digit existence.

At this point, Sasha no longer resisted Athena's spirit and actively merged with it.

Then, the cosmos belonging to Athena within her rose and fell, fluctuating constantly. As the cosmos awakened, Athena's memories gradually revived in Sasha's mind.

Noticing Sasha's change, Su Nian asked in surprise.

"Are you Sasha now, or Athena?"

I hope that the awakening of memories won't completely erase Sasha's personality.

"It's Sasha."

Sasha said somewhat angrily.

"You underestimate my will. Mere memories, how could they possibly break me?"

The most significant impact of merging with the spiritual essence given to Sasha was that it enhanced her life essence. If previous reincarnations of Athena were merely mortals with a divine cosmos, then...

Sasha now can be said to have reached or even surpassed Athena, who was once one of the twelve Olympian gods, in terms of both the essence of life and the microcosm.

However, she will need a long period of training to truly master this immense power.

As for Athena's memories, they gradually sank into Sasha's subconscious to avoid impacting her personality.

In this sense, Athena of the miniature garden truly prepared a great gift for Sasha.

She had previously tried to condense her spiritual essence through self-observation, but the efficiency was not high, and she has not yet reached four digits.

For her, the help was really limited.

(End of this chapter)