"Let's begin. We have no objections."
Phainon shook his head and looked at Mydei as he spoke. Mydei sighed and nodded as well.
When he returned to Okhema yesterday, he received a warm welcome from the Xuanfeng people. His master, Craterus, had been especially thrilled, declaring that the Xuanfeng people had regained their glory and would soon be able to return home in triumph!
But Mydei sighed. Before Craterus, he had clearly stated that he did not want to become the king of the Xuanfeng people.
He was tired of his people's pointless sacrifices. He did not want to see the Xuanfeng people continue marching to their deaths, or they truly would be wiped out...
Yet his words left Craterus confused and enraged. He accused Mydei of having lost his glory, of becoming a timid coward!
Though Mydei was furious at Craterus's accusations, he still explained his plans.
After a long debate, Craterus was reluctantly persuaded by Mydei. However, he believed that just because he could accept it did not mean the other Xuanfeng people would.
If the other Xuanfeng people learned that their crown prince, Mydei Mademos, did not wish to ascend to godhood and become their new king, it would likely spark a massive riot.
In the end, Craterus told Mydei to think it over carefully. He would keep today's secret until Mydei personally explained it to his people.
So Mydei truly had much on his mind. He really did not want the Xuanfeng people to make meaningless sacrifices anymore...
The Xuanfeng people now numbered fewer than a thousand. If they continued to dwindle at this rate, there might never be any Xuanfeng people left...
Therefore, Mydei decided that even if he had to bear infamy, even if the Xuanfeng people pointed at his back and cursed him