Chapter 047: Each Side Yields a Step

However, everything has two sides.

Saori Kido longed to return, but in the eyes of the Saints, Saori Kido was the reincarnation of Athena, the goddess, and it was only natural that she should reside in the Sanctuary, rule the Sanctuary, and maintain world peace.

So it was normal for conflict to arise between the two.

Wang Bo was not at all surprised.

"So, you haven't reached a conclusion yet?" he asked.

Saori Kido nodded, and said timidly, "Everyone seems to disagree with my idea."

Mu of Aries quickly said, "Lady Athena, we are not opposing your decision, but the Sanctuary cannot be without its master. You, Lady Athena, are the master of the Sanctuary. We sincerely hope that you will remain in the Sanctuary, rule it, and maintain world peace."

Saori Kido seemed about to say something, but hesitated and ultimately remained silent. She was not a forceful person after all, and faced with the earnest pleas of the Gold Saints, she did not know how to refute them.

Wang Bo snapped his fingers and said, "OK, I get it. One wants to go back, the other wants Miss Saori Kido to guard the Sanctuary. Why don't you each yield a step?"

Milo glared at Wang Bo. "What are you trying to say?"

Wang Bo said, "First, the Sanctuary cannot be without a master. After all, such a vast Sanctuary needs someone to manage it. So your best course is to first appoint a Pope to assist Miss Saori Kido in managing the Sanctuary."

Seeing that no one objected, Wang Bo continued, "Then, there are seven days in a week. From Monday to Friday, Miss Saori Kido stays in the Sanctuary to manage it. On Saturday and Sunday, she can return to the human world to live. What do you think of my proposal?"

"Absurd," Aldebaran opposed without hesitation. "Lady Athena is of utmost importance. What if she is attacked in the human world?"

Wang Bo said calmly, "Then, of course, send a few Saints to accompany Miss Saori Kido back and protect her. For example, Shura and Aiolia seem quite capable as bodyguards. Of course, if you think two are not enough, you can add two more. What do you think?"

Saori Kido's eyes lit up; she thought this idea seemed very good. Although she would have to stay in the Sanctuary five days a week, at least she could go back for two days.

So she gathered her courage and said, "I think this proposal is good. What about you?"

Mu began to ponder, Aldebaran said nothing, Deathmask was indifferent, Shaka kept his eyes closed, Aiolia knelt on one knee and said, "At any time and under any circumstances, we will do everything to protect Lady Athena."

Shura silently nodded, and Milo agreed, "I also think this proposal is good."

Camus and Aphrodite both remained silent, neither approving nor opposing.

After a while, Mu nodded and said, "If this is Lady Athena's command, we are willing to obey."

Saori Kido couldn't help but sigh in relief. "Thank you, everyone, and thank you, Mr. Wang Bo."

"You're welcome," Wang Bo said nonchalantly.

Milo very much wanted to grab Wang Bo by the collar and say, "Show some respect to Lady Athena, you bastard!"

But considering that Wang Bo was an envoy of the Multiverse God, and from a status perspective might not be inferior to Lady Athena, he ultimately abandoned the idea.

Mu continued, "Then, Lady Athena, please decide on the candidate for the Pope as soon as possible."

Saori Kido was taken aback and couldn't help asking, "Didn't the previous Pope designate one?"

Mu said helplessly, "Actually, the previous Pope did select candidates for the Pope, but... but..."

Mu didn't know how to put it for a moment.

Saori Kido asked in confusion, "But what?"

Seeing Mu's troubled expression, Wang Bo simply said, "The previous Pope chose two candidates: Saga of Gemini and Aiolos of Sagittarius. However, Saga had a split personality and attempted to assassinate you when you were still a baby. Aiolos discovered this and fled with you to Earth, but was killed by Saga on the way."

Saori Kido couldn't help but cry out in surprise.

Wang Bo continued, "Not long ago, Milo exposed Saga's true face and killed him. So currently, there is no candidate for the Pope."

Saori Kido looked at the others, as if asking if this was true.

Mu lowered his head guiltily and said, "Though it is shameful, what he said is correct. The previous Pope was killed by Saga, and we were deceived by Saga until recently when his plot was exposed."

Saori Kido said gently, "So that's how it is. But please raise your heads. I do not blame you or anyone else. Losing a comrade must have been very painful for you all."

Wang Bo raised an eyebrow. Saori Kido's words were quite skillful, but more importantly, anyone could see that this was not an act but a heartfelt sentiment.

Even he found it remarkable, let alone the others.

Wang Bo looked around and indeed saw that the other Saints all had expressions like "Lady Athena is so kind," "As expected of the goddess who protects peace," "Such a Lady Athena is worthy of our loyalty," and so on.

Even the usually calm Mu looked deeply moved.

Wang Bo looked at Milo and found that woman looking as if she was about to cry from emotion.

Women are really sentimental, even Saints are no exception.

After a long while, Mu calmed down and said slowly, "Lady Athena, since an accident befell the candidates for the Pope, please decide on the next Pope. Now, only you, Lady Athena, can make such a decision in the entire Sanctuary."

Saori Kido hesitated. Suddenly being asked to decide the Pope of the Sanctuary, she didn't know what to do. Her gaze fell on Wang Bo, and she instinctively threw him a pleading look.

Wang Bo did not decline and said calmly, "What's so difficult about that? Use the process of elimination. Taurus Aldebaran is not smart enough to be Pope."

As soon as he spoke, Aldebaran snorted coldly and looked at Wang Bo with displeasure, but did not refute.

"Cancer Deathmask has poor character and cannot command respect, so he's out too."

Deathmask looked at Wang Bo with a sarcastic expression, as if contemplating hitting him with a Sekishiki Meikai Ha.

Wang Bo ignored him and continued, "Virgo Shaka is the reincarnation of Buddha and has no interest in the position of Pope."

Virgo Shaka kept his eyes tightly shut, as if he hadn't heard Wang Bo's words.