Marin finally reaches Seiya and is able to help him get closer to the Pope's chambers by having him wear her mask and stop breathing the pollen. However, Marin collapses on the way. In anger, Seiya destroys all the roses with his Meteor of Pegasus. Shaina appears and offers to take care of Marin while Seiya goes to the Pope. Seiya enters the chambers and confronts the Pope, but is confused about his attitude. He seems to be ashamed of what he has done. Even though the Pope says he can't remove the arrow, he tells Seiya how he can save her. Beyond the Pope's chambers is the Temple of Athena, which holds a statue of her and a shield...