Gold Saint versus Gold Saint

Gold Saint versus Gold Saint is the third episode of Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold.

Overview
Scorpio Milo finds betrayal from Aquarius Camus. Mu decides to look more into the situation involving the God Cloths and Yggdrasil. Deathmask and Aphrodite reunite.

Plot
As he walks through a snowy valley, Scorpio Milo notices a figure in the distance. He is pleased to see that the person is Aquarius Camus and urges his comrade to join him in his quest of locating the God Warriors. However, to Milo's shock, Camus attacks the Scorpio saint. God Warrior Eikþyrnir Surt appears and informs Milo that Camus is on the side of Asgard. Deciding to do away with Milo quickly, both Surt and Camus attack. Milo is sent falling into a river below and thought to be defeated.

In the town, Aries Mū suggests that it would be better to part ways from Leo Aiolia and Lyfia. He and Aioria agree that they can feel their individual cosmos draining and suspect that it must be related to the closer they get to Yggdrasil. Mu explains that, when he fought against Fafner, he had an image of Yggdrasil and believes that there is a force around the tree that is prevent outside forces from getting too close. Before they part, Mu requests Lyfia to care for Aioria and playfully comments how the Leo appears more calm around her.

In the local town, flower shop owner Helena meets Cancer Deathmask. Having taken a shine to Helena, Deathmask praises how well her business is doing. Helena credits the good fortune to Andreas Lise having brought Yggdrasil into their lives and allowing their plants and crops to be the most bountiful they've ever had. Just then, Pisces Aphrodite appears and steals Helena's attention from Deathmask.

The Cancer saint drags Aphrodite away so that they do not attract attention from soldiers. Aphrodite brings up how he's heard rumors about another Gold Saint being spotted in a nearby village and suspect is must be Aioria based on descriptions of the cloth. Sensing that something is already underway, Deathmask questions Aphrodite if he will join in the battle but Aphrodite walks off before answering.

In a cave, Milo awakens and finds that he was saved by Virgo Shaka. Milo questions if Shaka has already figured out what is happening in Asgard and why they have been revived. Shaka answers that he is not certain of everything that is going on but believes there is no reason for them to fight for the moment. As he tries to get Milo to stay calm and patient, Milo informs the Virgo that Camus appears to have betrayed them and now appears to be serving Asgard. Deciding against Shaka's suggestion to wait, Milo states that he must go out and figure out what's going on.

In the town, Aioria and Lyfia are doing what they can to avoid detection by Asgardian soldiers. Aioria comments how he never realized what a prosperous place Asgard was but Lyfia explains that everything that is happening is because of Yggdrasil. She explains how Asgard is usually a harsh, winter climate and it was only because of Andreas that everything has changed and become a more enjoyable atmosphere. Because of this, Andreas is heavily admired by the people but Lyfia knows that everything is not as pleasant as it seems and believes that something dangerous is about to happen.

The two meet with Helena and question if she had ever met Andreas. As Helena speaks highly of Andreas, Lyfia leaves disheartened. Aioria catches up to her and questions why she does not tell the people the truth of what is going on. Lyfia feels that she cannot since the current Asgard has brought the people so much joy and fortune. Their conversion is soon interrupted when they come across Deathmask as he kicked out of a tavern.

In the castle, Surt questions if Milo's body was ever located and learns that no sign of the Scorpio saint was found. Grani Sigmund questions Camus is he had purposely held back from landing a fatal blow during the fight and openly admits that he does not trust the Aquarius saint despite his friendship with Surt. After Sigmund leaves, Surt explains that Sigmund does not trust any saint since he had lost his brother, Dubhe Alpha Siegfried, during the previous war against Asgard.

Camus questions Surt if he feels the same since his younger sister also lost her life to a saint. Surt assures him that what happened had been an accident and that he does not hold a grudge against Camus for what happened. Although Camus assures Surt that he will not break his promise, Surt still wonders if Camus' attack had cancelled how his flames just enough that Milo did not suffer serious damage. Before Surt can question Camus further, a soldier announces that Milo has appeared. Outside the castle, Milo has made quick work of the soldiers and calls out for Camus to face him. Camus appears before him and their battle is sensed by Shaka.

In a café, Lyfia questions if Deathmask really is a Gold Saint since his behavior does not match his position. Deathmask comments how the Gold Saints themselves come with different personalities and causes Lyfia to apologize for judging his behavior. Aioria questions Deathmask if he is aware of things that are happening. Deathmask confirms he knows that something is going on relating to Yggdrasil and that he does not have any intention of joining the fight since he feels that his life now is more exciting. Lyfia calls out Deathmask on his selfish behavior and Aioria reminds Deathmask that they are saints of Athena. Deathmask feels that their lives now should be theirs to control after dying in the Underworld. Aioria attempts once more to get Deathmask to help them but Deathmask remains firm in his decision.

At the castle, Surt watches as Milo and Camus are about to enter a One Thousand Day war. Outside, Milo questions why they must fight. Camus answers that he made a promise to Surt during their previous lives. He tells Milo about an accident that happened during his childhood. When training one day, Camus had accidentally set off an avalanche and Surt's younger sister lost her life. Camus promised that he would make amends to Surt by giving his life for him one day. With his new life, Camus vows that he will finally fulfill that promise. Seeing that Camus will not change his mind, Milo decides that they will fight as enemies.

At the café, Aioria decides that he will not fight Deathmask. As they leave, Lyfia questions why Aioria withdrew and hears the Leo repeats her earlier statement that he will follow his heart. After suggesting they find somewhere to stay for the night, Aioria and the other Gold Saints sense that Milo and Camus have begun to fight each other.

Milo and Camus unleash their ultimate attacks on one another but appear evenly matched. Watching the fight, Surt is impressed that Milo is able to fight so well with how he was hurt the previous day. As the snow clears from the attack, the mark of Einherjar appears on Milo's body. Camus comments how Milo will not be able to fight like he use to now that he is in Asgard which makes Milo realize that the Yggdrasil may be part of that reason and vows to destroy it. Camus remarks how Milo will not be able to get anywhere near the tree when Sigmund suddenly arrives and declares that he will finish the fight.

Sigmund unleashes an attack that Camus himself narrowly dodges. The Aquarius saint realizes that this was a trap laid out for Milo by Surt. Just as Surt is about to declare that he has destroyed Milo, the group notices that, not only is Milo still alive, but that Gemini Saga has appeared.

Characters

 * Leo Aiolia
 * Lyfia
 * Aries Mu
 * Libra Dōko
 * Taurus Aldebaran
 * Scorpio Milo
 * Cancer Deathmask
 * Eikþyrnir Surt
 * Aquarius Camus
 * Pisces Aphrodite
 * Virgo Shaka
 * Gemini Saga
 * Dubhe Alpha Siegfried (cameo)
 * Polaris Hilda (cameo)
 * Pegasus Seiya (cameo)
 * Grani Sigmund