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

Chapter 279 Aaron Pegasus, Come Be My Son!!
At the beginning of 1741.

A street scene in a small Italian town.

The town's sheriff stopped a young man and asked with a frown.

"Stop right there! Where did you come from?"

The young man looked up at the sheriffs in their worn-out leather armor and smiled kindly.

"My name is Su Nian, and I am a godfather from the East."

In 1741, Italy was not yet a nation, and the land was still ruled by Charles VI of the Holy Roman Empire.

Three years ago, the Holy Roman Empire was defeated and signed the Treaty of Vienna with Spain, returning Sicily and Naples to Spain.

Four years ago, the Holy Roman Empire suffered another defeat, losing not only most of the land it had acquired in the war, but also incurring huge debts that caused the army to completely spiral out of control.

The years of war have clearly affected all regions of Italy.

Villages were forced to govern themselves, and bandits and pirates sprang up like mushrooms after rain. Under such circumstances, as the sheriff of a remote village, he was naturally very wary of the "godfather" who was obviously not a local.

However, perhaps because this was where Sasha once lived, it was surprisingly peaceful, a rare haven in this chaotic era.

"This is where you'll stay."

Out of respect for Su Nian, the village chief still arranged a place for her to stay in the village's dilapidated church.

"Since he's the Godfather, there shouldn't be any problem with him living in the church, right?"

"If you need it, we can make some repairs."

The sheriff's tone was somewhat respectful, because Su Nian had given him the money.

Su Nian's destination was this somewhat dilapidated little church.

Su Nian glanced at the small courtyard next to the dilapidated church, where clothes covered in patchwork were hanging on rough wooden racks.

"This looks like an orphanage?"

"What you said is right, sir. There's a crazy nun who runs an orphanage here."

The sheriff's tone was somewhat harsh, even carrying a hint of obsequiousness.

"If the adults are unhappy, we can send them away."

"Forget it, let them stay here. These days, people who are still willing to run an orphanage are already quite good."

Su Nian waved his hand; he wasn't that heartless.

Moreover, this orphanage is where Sasha has lived since she was a child.

As she spoke, Su Nian tossed a gold coin to the sheriff and said casually.

"Find some people to repair this place as soon as possible, and also repair the children's housing."

Su Nian glanced at the collapsed walls and the dilapidated church with a large gap in the ceiling, feeling somewhat disgusted.

"It's a pity, but I still have to act well for the rest of my scenes."

With a shout that answered itself, Su Nian walked to the church gate, which had only half a door hanging on it, and looked at the clothes hanging in the courtyard.

"This feeling……"

"A thick aura of death, a chilling atmosphere, truly Hades's microcosm."

"Looks like we arrived just in time. If we had come any later, the Gemini Gods might have discovered us."

A relieved smile appeared on Su Nian's face; any later and he would have been in trouble.

"Hades' soul is currently still dormant in Aaron's body, and thanks to the prayer wreath made by Athena, Hades' aura is being suppressed very well."

"If nothing unexpected happens, Hades' soul will never awaken in this lifetime..."

How could Athena's arrangements be so simple? It's obvious that Athena made multiple arrangements in order to avoid this holy war as much as possible.

Even if he is taken back to the Holy Land, he can ensure that Hades' soul in Aaron's body will not awaken again.

The prayer wreath that Sasha made before being taken away was one of her backup plans.

"But... a guy who shouldn't have appeared ruined Athena's plans."

As she spoke, Su Nian's eyes fell upon a man dressed in a burgundy suit and wearing a bowler hat.

Mephistopheles, also known as the God of Time, or Cailos.

The younger brother of the god Chronos, who was banished to the earth, felt inferior to Chronos because of his lack of divinity. Therefore, Chronos sealed his origin and banished his soul, hoping to cultivate his divinity in endless reincarnation.

Unfortunately, Cailos did not have an epiphany; instead, he developed hatred for Chronos and prepared to take revenge on him.

"He should have had all his abilities sealed away forever, and could only be an ordinary human being endlessly reincarnated. However, due to the unexpected reincarnation of a Specter, he gained a Cosmo, which allowed him to unleash a portion of his power."

Thinking of this, Su Nian sighed. The most abstract and troublesome opponent had arrived.

He thought he was already amazing for being the younger brother of the world dragon Kurima, but alas, there's always someone better.

Who knew that the god-like figure also had a younger brother? But the only saving grace is that He probably won't interfere.

After carefully considering the situation, Su Nian felt relieved. At most, it was just a useless creature whose essence might be a single digit, but which was sealed away. What was there to panic about?

Moreover, they could all be defeated by Athena's Saints, so he couldn't win?

Thinking of this, Su Nian's light blue eyes turned black again.

He had just used the authority of [Memory] to read the memories of this realm, and Sasha, who had recovered some of Athena's memories, also realized that something was amiss.

This was another purpose of Su Nian's visit: to help her find out why her plan had failed.

Sasha was born in this small village because Hades' soul was also born here.

In fact, all the souls of Hades were born in Hynestan, as Pandora's brother. The accident happened because Tama stole Hades' soul.

"But who could have imagined that their true purpose was to target the soul of Pegasus, who possesses the power to kill gods?"

Su Nian stroked her chin, a hint of emotion in her voice.

"And he also became Pegasus's father. All I can say is... if this generation of Pegasus is trained well, he might be even more extraordinary than Seiya."

Who is Seiya? He's a professional god-slayer who, with Athena's support, single-handedly slaughtered the entire Greek population, and was even favored by the god Chronos.

How about Seiya Daimaō?
It's a real shame that her entire persona was ruined by that shocking kneeling incident that followed.

However, in that case, this Pegasus will have to be properly trained.

To be fair, Pegasus's backstory is quite dramatic.

Looking at the blond boy carrying the picture frame slowly walking towards them from afar, and the overly active black-haired boy beside him, he shook his head helplessly.

"Tama, you've done so many bad things, no wonder you were banished by the God of Chao and trapped in an eternal cycle."

Pegasus's mother, Parutida, was originally a handmaiden of Athena. She was reincarnated along with Athena and was the one who escorted Pegasus's soul to Athena's side.
This time, she was reincarnated in Pandora's castle and became a maidservant in Pandora's household. Yes, normally Hades in this life should have been born from her.

As a result, he fell in love with Tamar and gave birth to Pegasus. As for Hades' soul, it was stolen by Tamar and placed into the body of Aaron, the purest baby in the world.

He even took the blame for Tamar, becoming the mastermind behind stealing Hades' soul.

All I can say is... it's inexplicably melodramatic.

……

Within the village, along a stone path built along the mountainside.
"Pegasus, you've gone out to fight again."

Holding a solid wood picture frame, a blond boy with a weak expression, dressed in a black priest's suit, looked helplessly at his childhood sweetheart.

"There's nothing we can do. That guy Leon, he's started stealing prey because of his big size. If we don't scare him, he'll eventually steal from the orphanage."

Walking beside Aaron, the Asian boy, whose face still bore some injuries, explained while complaining, "Food...?"

Aaron felt bad when he heard this.

Due to years of war, food became increasingly scarce. Although the orphanage received assistance from villagers and Sasha's family, and also grew some grain on a regular basis, the situation remained dire.

However, orphanages are ultimately vulnerable groups, and if it weren't for the relatively peaceful nature of the village, they would have been robbed long ago.

In the past, people helped each other and shared food, but now they've started fighting over it.

Even the orphanage hadn't been repaired in a long time, and it leaked when it rained.

Everyone's having a hard time... Thinking of this, Aaron sighed softly. If it weren't for Pegasus, those guys would probably have already taken over the orphanage.

Kids don't care about this or that.

Aaron glanced at the injury on Pegasus's face and said softly.

"There are some herbs in the church. I'll treat your wound when we get back."

"Herbal medicine..."

Upon hearing this word, Pegasus, who was walking beside him, kicked at the pebbles on the road and covered his head with his hands.

“Sasha used to do it.”

"I wonder how Sasha has been doing these past few years, whether she's been bullied or not..."

Upon hearing this, Aaron's expression darkened. Sasha was his and Pegasus's sister; they had grown up together in the orphanage and were as close as family.

Two years ago, she was taken away and adopted by a young man who happened to be passing by the orphanage.

However, the orphanage also received financial assistance from Sasha's family, with someone coming to deliver money every year, which enabled the orphanage to continue operating.

"I guess he's doing well out there."

Aaron said in an uncertain tone.

"And the orphanage also receives financial assistance from Sasha's family every year."

"so good……"

Pegasus couldn't help but sigh.

"I wish we could be adopted too."

"Then it might be a bit difficult for you. At the very least, you'll need to get rid of your habit of fighting randomly."

Aaron ignored Pegasus's mindless words and analyzed the matter objectively.

"Not to mention, even if someone is adopted, there probably aren't many people whose living conditions are better than Sasha's... These days, everyone is having a hard time."

"Huh... is adoption really this complicated?"

Tianma scratched his head. He didn't mind being adopted; he didn't care if it eased the burden on the orphanage.

But being adopted doesn't necessarily reduce the burden, right? Then it's pointless.

As they talked, they soon approached the church, which was also their home where they had lived for many years.

But this time the situation seems a little different.

The entire orphanage was filled with a lively and bustling atmosphere, as if it were not just an orphanage, but the entire church.

It seems that everyone in the village came to help.

"Pegasus, Aaron, you're back!"

Before we even got close to the orphanage, an elderly nun with a hunched back walked over.

"Come quickly, a godfather wants to adopt two godsons to pass on his knowledge."

"Furthermore, the Godfather also funded the renovation of the church and the orphanage."

"Huh? Are we really going to be adopted this time?"

A look of shock appeared on Tianma's face.

Moreover, it seems that the person who is preparing to adopt the orphan this time is even better than the wealthy businessman who adopted Sasha before.

The people who adopted Sasha had no intention of renovating the orphanage.

"Maybe..."

Aaron was momentarily at a loss for words to describe his feelings.

However, he doesn't object to being adopted; as an orphan, he's content as long as he has food to eat.

"Are you here? Let's eat first, and then we can discuss the adoption."

Seeing the two boys walking over, Su Nian smiled gently and waved to them.

Beside him, several tables were already laden with steaming food. He had provided the ingredients for all those who came to help repair the church, as well as the children from the orphanage.

"Wow, it smells so good!"

Pegasus, like a starving ghost, picked up the bowl, bread, and stewed meat and started eating, completely ignoring Su Nian and the nun.

"Aaron, come quick! This food is so delicious, it'll be gone if you're late!!"

Pegasus shouted as he ate.

"Pegasus..."

Aaron looked extremely embarrassed, especially when he saw his companions around him, who were all pretending to be polite and eating in small bites. Pegasus's actions seemed even more out of place.

Because Su Nian was going to adopt two children, all the children pretended to be very polite, as instructed by the old nun.

He hopes to be adopted by Su Nian.

After all, in this era, the Godfather is a highly respected and revered figure wherever he goes.

"Sorry, that's just how Pegasus is usually."

Aaron looked at Pegasus, who was starving like a dog, and apologized to Su Nian.

"It's alright, I think this little guy is full of energy."

Su Nian smiled and served Aaron a large bowl of stewed meat, saying, "..."

"You should eat some too. You look so thin and weak. Eating more will be good for your health."

"Thank you."

Aaron stared longingly at the stewed meat, then glanced at Pegasus wolfing it down, hesitated for a moment, and began to eat in small bites.

"That's a nice drawing. Would you be interested in becoming my son?"

Su Nian rubbed Tianma's head and whispered.

"Huh? Me...me?"

Aaron said with a somewhat incredulous expression.

"Yes, after all, you look like you're cut out to be a godfather."

As she spoke, Su Nian looked at the Pegasus wolfing down its food and shouted loudly.

"Hey, kid over there, come be my son!!"

(End of this chapter)