The first life star and the first life race of the [Longhuang Universe].
"Little Klee, this planet will be named after you."
"You have to work hard to build this planet yourself, okay?"
"Work hard to help the Dodocos build a home that is most suitable for them."
Riku did not fully create "Klee Planet" himself. Instead, he let Little Klee build it bit by bit. Only by building it personally would she feel a sense of accomplishment.
"Mm!"
"Mm!"
"Mm!"
Little Klee nodded her small head, her face flushed a cute, vibrant red.
Alice leaned over slightly and poked Little Klee's cheek, feigning sadness. "Little Klee, won't you let Mommy help you? Mommy wants to build a home for the Dodocos with Little Klee too!"
"Eh?" Little Klee tilted her head, looking quite troubled. "But Daddy said Klee has to build the home for the Dodocos with her own hands..."
"Then..." Alice thought for a moment and continued, "How about Mommy acts as the designer, and then Little Klee builds it with her own hands?"
"Okay!" Little Klee clapped her small hands happily.
The two parents looked at each other and then at their happy daughter, both breaking into smiles simultaneously. It was not that they necessarily wanted Little Klee to receive some profound education. She was still young and had a long growth period ahead of her.
During childhood, the most important thing was, of course, to play happily.
However, since Little Klee had made the request herself, they wanted her to be involved in the process rather than just being given everything. Otherwise, a child would not cherish what they obtained without effort. As parents, they did not expect their child to be incredibly powerful, but she needed to have at least a basic foundation.
This was especially true for parents like Riku and Alice, who could be described as a bit "eccentric."
With the arrangements made, the family of three headed back. Along the way, Alice held Little Klee's hand as the mother and daughter chattered away in discussion.
Looking from space, one would see Klee Planet gradually becoming colorful as various buildings began to rise from the ground. In reality, time was flowing rapidly.
"Mr. Riku."
Saeko Busujima's voice reached his ears through the Radiant Jade Machine.
Riku sat back in his chair with his legs crossed, lightly tapping his ear. "How is it?" he asked softly.
Saeko reported in a cool voice, "That Goddess has reclaimed the Sanctuary. I have inherited the position of the Capricorn Gold Saint. A-Xiang and Rei have respectively resonated with the Sagitta and Triangulum Cloths, becoming Silver Saints."
The corners of Riku's mouth curled up, though he was not surprised in the least. After all, everything had been planned from the very beginning, there was no room for accidents.
However, there was one minor surprise, or rather, a bonus.
Rika Minami and Rei Miyamoto.
In Riku's initial thoughts, it would have been good enough if the two girls could become Bronze Saints. He had not expected them to ultimately resonate with Silver Cloths. Clearly, over the past fourteen years, the two had worked extremely hard without any slack.
"I see."
Riku looked up, gazing at the azure sky. He narrowed his eyes slightly and said softly, "Saeko, do you think Saori Kido will contact me?"
"She will!" Saeko replied almost without hesitation. "Mr. Riku, I can sense that Goddess's earnestness. Following your instructions, I left behind various traces, and she made her choice without the slightest hesitation."
"As expected," Riku mused. "For Saori Kido, the most important thing is her mother, the original Goddess of Wisdom."
"Oh?"
"Speak of the devil."
Riku felt the crystal ball he had left for Saori Kido being crushed, she had left a time for their meeting.
"Hehehe..." Riku could not help but chuckle softly. "Saeko, go see that Goddess for me. Tell her I will be on time for the appointment."
"Understood." Saeko's communication cut off.
Riku's lips curved into an interested smile as he whispered, "Fifteen years... everything that needed to be prepared is ready. Saori Kido, don't let me down. This is a huge gamble, it is for you, at least, but it can also help you break through your barriers. Will you be willing to bet?"
***
[Saint Seiya] Universe.
Sanctuary.
This was the dwelling of the gods, ruled by the Goddess of War, Victory, and Wisdom, who managed the Earth. At this moment, it was exceptionally quiet.
A massive upheaval had just concluded.
The Goddess had returned!
By crossing the winding Twelve Zodiac Temples and finally passing through the Pope's Hall, one could enter the Goddess's Temple.
Currently, when Saeko Busujima arrived, Saori Kido was already seated upon the Goddess's throne, holding the Staff of Nike in one hand. Standing by her side was only one woman.
Within the Sanctuary, the only female Saints who did not need to wear masks were the Saintia. They were the Goddess's personal attendants.
Saeko knew that before the war in the Sanctuary broke out, Eris, Goddess of Discord, had already awakened and attempted to attack Athena. In the end, it was the young girl before her, named Kyoko, who had repelled Eris.
"Your Highness," Saeko said. She did not kneel, but gave a slight bow.
Saori Kido's figure had become more mature. Though she was only fifteen, under the nourishment of divine power, she was already a mature, tall, purple-haired beauty. She bore a nearly ninety percent resemblance to the phantom Riku had seen that night.
This was actually quite unusual. Normally, a god's human vessel would not look so similar until the final fusion.
In that case... the most likely possibility was that the girl named Saori Kido and the Goddess named Athena shared a deeper connection than just being a vessel.
"A very well-hidden arrangement," Saori Kido said, her red lips parting slightly as she spoke slowly. "If you had not personally leaked the information, Saeko, even I would not have noticed the changes within. What message did he have you bring?"
Saeko's voice was calm and blunt. "Mr. Riku said he will be on time for the banquet."