"Mr. Mu, you seem to know a great deal about Saint Cloths. Could you make some alternative Saint Cloths, mainly relying on Mental Power and Cosmo? Could similar materials be used as substitutes, or could you give me some material samples? Can we discuss these matters further? I think we can make a deal."
Mu was still absorbed in what Xiao Ran had said earlier. Hearing Xiao Ran's words, he raised his head. "What deal?"
"I know you must have begun to doubt the current state of the Sanctuary. You're probably not the only Gold Saint Seiya with such doubts. I also know that your war with Hades is about to begin, yet Athena still hasn't appeared. For the sake of stability, all the Gold Saint Seiyas can only suppress those doubts. But I can answer your questions, and I can help you resolve this problem."
"At the same time, I'm willing to join your battle against Hades. With the most complete lineup you can currently assemble, plus a powerful ally like me, we can end this war in the easiest way in history. I might even be able to free you from the cycle of war against Hades forever."
Xiao Ran lifted his chin at Mu and smiled. "As a sign of my sincerity, I can explain your doubts first."
"Your greatest doubt should be the current state of the Sanctuary, and the cause of all this is your Pope. Your original Pope is actually dead. The current Pope is merely an impostor who took his place. But you have to admit that during his years as Pope, the Sanctuary's development has been plain to see."
"So that's how it is..." Mu's face was filled with shock. Recalling everything that had happened over the years, he immediately understood. "It