noffsinger Chapter 528 The Significance of the Crown
Chapter 528 The Significance of the Crown
"Lord Gnaeus..."
Xia Die picked up the last remaining fragment of Nicardoli and asked softly.
"Titan of the Nicardo's Strife, can you still hear me?"
"I know you just want to sleep peacefully right now. But only you can answer the questions in my heart... Please forgive me for bothering you."
"Please tell me... do you know where the Titan of Cenatos, the Death Titan, is?"
“I must find it. The half that was taken from me since birth... I must take it back from it.”
The remains of Nicardoli were silent for a moment, then thudded with a dull thud, like a warhammer crashing to the ground.
Xia Die listened to this sound and fell silent as well.
She could understand what Nicardoli was saying; it was the language of the Titans.
Then, Xia Die sighed, her disappointment barely concealed.
"I see... Even the Titan of 'Discontent' never directly confronted the true form of 'Death.'"
"My journey must continue, even if it means traversing every corner of Onpharos..."
The remains of Nicardoli made a sound again.
"You want me to go ask Cecily? Fine, but..."
Although Nicardi had said that her mother was Cecilia, Xiaodie still hesitated.
Judging from the extraterrestrial visitors at the beginning, the mother either lost her memory or was hiding her identity.
Is it really appropriate for me to ask this so abruptly?
The sound of Nicardoli's remains once again reached her second ear.
Xia Die nodded. "I understand... The Golden Descendants will definitely respect the agreement and continue what you haven't finished."
“You brought strife to this world, and you shouldn’t have had such a peaceful end… but it doesn’t matter. It’s just you and me here, and no one else needs to see you in your final moments.”
"In the poet's pen, you will still be the embodiment of madness and depravity, a war god whose glory has been burned out. But at this moment... I am willing to send you to a gentle land full of flowers."
Farewell, Titan.
Under the aura of death, the warring Titans fell into an eternal slumber.
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after a while.....
Ohma.
Tibo in the garden immediately became excited, jumping and waving.
"Aya, they're back!"
Bai E walked in.
“We have completed our mission, Teacher Tibo—we are not missing any limbs, but we have an extra burning flame in our palms.”
Bai E's expression was no longer as excited as before he set off; instead, he was quite calm.
Ever since the fire seed entered his body, he has always had a strange feeling.
Aglaia nodded. "I can sense the temperature of the fire... Well done, Bai'er."
"Onpharos has not seen a new demigod born for a long time."
"If you can fill the void left by the Titans of the Nicardory conflict, it will be a great encouragement to the citizens of the Holy City."
Faced with Aglaia's proposal, Bai'er was caught in a dilemma.
“I… must confess to you that I believe Wan Di is a more suitable candidate. He was once the crown prince of Suspended Peak City and spent most of his life fighting alongside the Titans of the Nicardoli Conflict.”
“He is more deserving of the weight of the word ‘conflict’ than I am,” Bai Er said seriously.
He was absolutely certain that Wan Di was a better candidate than him.
Aglaia shook her head, but did not mean to blame her.
“Naive child, you think of so many things, yet you've forgotten one thing—”
"What you have said may be the very reason why Medemus is unwilling to take over this torch."
“I have no doubt about his strength and aptitude... He must have rehearsed the scene of becoming a god a thousand times in his mind. But the reason he declined is that he did not want to lead his people down the same path again.”
"So... are you prepared, Bai E of the Ai Li Mi Xie?"
After a moment of silence, Bai E finally nodded.
“I am ready. You two, I will share the weight of divinity with you... I am willing to make the necessary sacrifices.”
Aglaia smiled with satisfaction.
"very good."
Tibo cheered, "We've finally waited for this day, Little White. This has been your wish all along, hasn't it?"
Bai E nodded. "Back then, if the oracle hadn't found me... I would still be wandering aimlessly."
"At this moment, my existence is to dedicate everything to the mission of the Golden Clan."
"I have never doubted your determination."
Aglaia turned around.
"At the same time tomorrow, the Golden Blood will gather at the heart of the cosmic vortex to return the Spear of Divine Retribution and the spark of the Titans of Nicardo's strife."
"Remember, this is not an age-old ritual for priests. No one knows the price mortals must pay to assume the divine authority of 'Conflict,' and your path ahead remains uncertain."
"Use the rest of your time to rest and recuperate, Bai'er."
Bai E also turned and walked away.
"I understand. See you tomorrow."
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Marble Palace, Bathing Beach.
Danheng and Eve arrived at the edge of the bathhouse, looking at the bustling crowd inside.
People frolicked and played in the water, completely unaware of any tension, as if the crisis that threatened Ohma had never happened.
"It's really calm and peaceful, as if nothing has happened," Dan Heng remarked.
"Isn't this good?" Eve's voice carried a hint of gentleness.
"The crown represents supreme power."
“But the true meaning of the crown is that when disaster strikes, I will shield you from everything and always let you see only golden hope.” Eve’s voice was slow and deliberate.
Her eyes gradually became unfocused, as if she were recalling something.
In that world, she would do the same.
"This..." Dan Heng was somewhat surprised.
This was the first time he had heard this explanation.
"The meaning of the crown... is indeed thought-provoking."
Danheng had to admit that Eve's views always gave him a fresh perspective.
"This is the first time I've heard this viewpoint."
Suddenly, Bai E's voice came.
They didn't know when, but he had already walked up to them.
"Perhaps Aglaia and Teacher Tibo think so too."
"Under their protection, citizens can enjoy peace and tranquility."
As Bai E spoke, he recalled what had happened back then.
He strongly urged that the entire city of Ohmma be placed under a state of emergency, while Aglaia firmly opposed inciting unrest.
Perhaps that's what Aglaia was thinking at the time.
I realize I'm still too inexperienced and need more experience.
"By the way, where did Wan Di go?" Bai E looked around.
“He was exhausted and went back to rest first,” Dan Heng said.
"So that's how it is."
“He has indeed been fighting for a long time and needs to rest.” Bai E nodded.
"Without your help, the outcome of this battle would have been uncertain. You're probably tired of hearing my thanks, aren't you? But I still have to—"
Before Bai Er could finish speaking, a pink mammal suddenly jumped out from beside Eve.
"Mimi!" Mimi stood with her hands on her hips, waiting for something with an air of arrogance.
Bai E suddenly realized, "Ah, but this is probably the first time I've thanked you? Thank you for your help, Miss Mimi..."
"Mimi, mimi, mimi!" Mimi nodded, indicating her satisfaction.
"So what's the plan next?" Dan Heng asked.
“At this time tomorrow, Aglaia will summon us to the heart of the cosmic vortex to perform the ceremony of returning the fire,” Bai’er said.
"Although she only mentioned 'Golden Descendants' in her original words... if I were to invite you all, she definitely wouldn't refuse."
"Is there anything I should be aware of regarding this ceremony?"
Bai'er shook his head. "According to Aglaia, no one can predict what will happen. Because each Titan's divine authority is unique."
"Therefore, I would like to hope that both of you can be there to give me some confidence."
Danheng and Eve exchanged a glance, then nodded.
"Okay, we'll be there on time."
“Okay, it’s a deal.” Bai E smiled happily.
"You're free to do as you please before the ceremony begins. Take a good rest... I also need to take some time to sort out my thoughts. See you later, friends."
After saying that, Bai E left the bathhouse.
Watching Bai E's departing figure, Dan Heng keenly sensed something.
“Eve, can you sense it? He seems to be preoccupied.”
“I can feel it,” Eve nodded.
"Feeling lost is not something a teenager should have."
"Mimi?"
"I wasn't talking about you, Mimi." Eve pushed away Mimi's face that was pressed against hers.
This little guy gets jealous so easily?
“No wonder, what he has to go through is too extraordinary. Although the Titans are only local gods of Onphalus, the process of ascending from ‘human’ to another kind of being is unimaginable.” Danheng sighed.
He had had this experience before.
“Alright, we also have a lot to consider.” Eve stretched.
Danheng nodded. "Indeed, the series of events that happened before were too rapid, leaving us no time to even think about the current predicament."
"The carriages are destroyed, we can't contact the train crew, and there's a ban on the outer realms..."
“Sigh, I still feel that Onfaros is still full of mysteries.” Danheng shook his head.
"You're not the only one who thinks this way."
“Once Bai E’s promotion ceremony is over, we should also carefully consider these troubles,” Eve said.
"But for now, let's go back to the Bathing Palace to rest and reorganize."
Danheng nodded.
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Private bathhouse.
Eve removed all her clothes and slowly walked into the pool.
The warm water flowed gently over her fair skin, while the rising steam obscured Eve's exquisite figure.
She slowly lowered her body, and the water rippled outwards, gently patting Eve's skin, bringing a comfortable sensation.
Eve submerged her entire body in the water, which went up to her shoulders, leaving only her beautiful neck and delicate face above the surface.
In the water, warmth enveloped Eve's entire body, instantly relieving her fatigue; the water seemed to wash everything away.
Eve exhaled slowly, a small towel still covering her head.
"Things are finally over, and I can finally get some rest."
Just then, Mimi flew over.
"Do you want to take a bath too?" Eve asked, staring at Mimi, who was floating in mid-air.
"Mimi?" (Can I take a bath?)
"I'm a little embarrassed to hang out with other people, but of course, it's not impossible if you strongly invite me."
"Hmm?" Eve gave a strange look.
Mimi also became puzzled.
"Mmmmmm?" (Sigh—I get shy when stared at like that, you know?)
"Mimi?" (Is my fur matted? Or my ears...? My ears are fine, aren't they? Look, they're even twitching.)
"Mimi." (If you think it's dirty, then I'll take a bath instead.)
Eve shook her head.
“No, I mean, you don’t stutter anymore,” Eve said.
Mimi suddenly realized.
"Mmmmmmmmmmm!!" (Oh, right! They can actually come out in complete sentences now!)
"Mmmmmm ...
"Perhaps it's to add personality," Eve pondered.
"MiMi? MiMi!" (Personality...? You always say things that people can't understand, you're so mischievous!)
"So confusing." (Oh well, I'm usually very tolerant. Once you get used to this setup... it's not so bad?)
“In that case, can you tell me about your situation now?” Eve said.
"So confused." (Well, even so... I still can't remember anything about myself. This is really a headache.)
"So confusing!" (But I have a feeling! — As long as I continue to collect the memories scattered throughout Onphalos, something very, very good will happen.)
"Mmm~ Mmm! Mmm!" (How should I put it... anyway, I just have this feeling that this world is very important to me!)
“Collecting memories?” Eve pondered.
From today's perspective, this pink mammal is indeed a peculiar existence.
It was not found in the books of Onphalus, so it is very likely a creation of Fuli.
Therefore, the idea of seeking memories to enhance one's strength makes sense.
"Indeed, Onpharos still has many secrets."
Just as Eve was thinking, Mimi flew toward Yilou, who was standing nearby.
"What are you going over there for?" Eve asked curiously.
"Mimi!" (Changing clothes!)
"But you're not wearing any either?" Eve asked, puzzled.
"Mimi!!" (This counts as clothing too!!)
Mimi took off her jeweled shawl and then disappeared into the bathhouse.
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