Chapter 402

"What else is there to say?" Xing didn't wait for Dan Heng to finish speaking, and waved his hand, "Let's go find her!"

"...I do think you'll most likely agree," Dan Heng paused for a moment, then smiled, "But being so decisive would make me seem like I'm creating trouble for myself."

Dan Heng was genuinely surprised by Xing's decisive action. After all, the Power of Light was the last resort Ai Yue had left them for self-defense, and even Dan Heng himself had made this choice after careful consideration.

"Such a powerful thing Power of Light should be used where it is most needed," Xing thought simply. "Aglaea can protect more people, so using it on her is the same as using it on countless Ochema people. Besides, Aglaea is our friend, so we can't just watch her continue to be consumed by power."

"Yes, they are friends." Dan Heng nodded, then stood up. "Let's go, let's find Aglaea first, then try to contact Saifeier and see if she has found any trace of Heie."

"Let's go." Hoshino stood up, but then seemed to remember something. "No, wait a minute, you go first, I'll call someone."

Do we really need to call in reinforcements for something like this?

Dan Heng found it a bit strange, but didn't say anything. However, he soon realized that Xing had been more thorough than he had imagined this time.

Because Aglaea's attitude was very firm.

"Please forgive me for being unable to comply." After Dan Heng briefly explained his purpose, Aglaea shook her head slightly. "Of course, it's not that I don't believe in Mr. Dan Heng, but if such a power truly exists, then it should be used in more crucial areas, how can it be wasted on me?"

"But if this continues, you definitely won't be able to hold on!" Dan Heng said anxiously, looking at Aglaea's calm face, he instantly realized, "Ms. Aglaea, could it be that you...?"

He saw something familiar in the other person's eyes: a will to die—the other person already knew their days were numbered and had therefore decided to face it all with equanimity.

No, it's even possible that the other party has already included their death in the Journey of Chasing Fire's plan, so even if there's hope of extending their life, they will still refuse.

"It seems we can't hide it anymore." Aglaea could guess Dan Heng's thoughts from his constantly changing expressions, so she sighed softly. "However, Mr. Dan Heng, I still hope you can keep this secret, okay?"

"I'm afraid that's not possible, Ms. Aglaea."

A familiar voice rang out from the side. The two turned around and saw Bai E and Xing walking towards them. It was not hard to tell from Bai E's serious expression that he had heard their conversation.

There's a chance now.

Seeing Bai E appear, Dan Heng couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Then, he looked at Xing with admiration. This move was indeed a stroke of genius. At least Bai E's eloquence and status made him one of the few people in Ochema who could face Aglaea head-on.

Even Tibao couldn't handle this. Although Tibao was superior to Aglaea in status, she was still a child at heart and might not only fail to persuade her but also be persuaded in return. Only Bai E, the savior who did not want any more Golden Kin to sacrifice, had a chance to change Aglaea's mind.

"Bai E ..." Sure enough, upon seeing Bai E, Aglaea wavered slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. "You should know that this is already irreversible. Since..."

"I don't know," Bai E interrupted, "I only know that if this power can truly bring about miracles, then nothing is beyond redemption!"

Its miraculous power can reverse the current situation of the Golden Kin, and it is even capable of defying prophecies.

This is what Bai E heard from the stars.

Although it sounded somewhat unbelievable that these two allies from outer space would suddenly pull out such a thing, Bai E did not doubt it. On the one hand, he knew that Xing had no reason to lie, and on the other hand, he sincerely hoped that such a miracle really existed in the world.

Perhaps it came a little late, but it's not to the point where everything is beyond repair, is it?

"Bai E, if you are to become a leader, to become the savior of prophecy, then don't act rashly." Aglaea's tone was stern. "You should know that Ochema is currently in chaos and turmoil, and urgently needs someone to step forward and unite everyone. And that person can only be you. Therefore, I must die."

Just as Dan Heng had thought, Aglaea had long included her own death in her plan—her death would become an opportunity for the Ochema to unite against a common enemy, so that Bai E would have the chance to unite everyone and truly become the savior of the prophecy.

"But this is not what I want." Bai E shook his head firmly. "Besides, if you have to sacrifice yourself to unite everyone, what right do I have to call myself a savior?"

After a pause, Bai E spoke again, "Moreover, Ms. Aglaea, you should also be well aware that for this plan to succeed, we will inevitably pay a heavy price. Would you rather choose a whole but disunited Ochema, or a broken but united Ochema?"

Aglaea fell silent, for Bai E had accurately pinpointed her greatest concern.

Only Aglaea could operate Ochema as an impenetrable fortress, even if she was the only victim in this plan. But what will become of Ochema now?

Without the power of the Romantic Titan, Bai E and his companions are destined to be unable to protect the entire Ochema, which means that the Black Tide could easily break through the defenses and pose a threat to the people in the city.

Aglaea has protected Ochema for so long that her golden threads have spread to almost every corner of the city, allowing her to feel the joys and sorrows of countless people. Although she is now quite indifferent to humanity, she still cannot let go of such a future.

While the two were arguing, Dan Heng and Xing also finished a brief discussion.

Xing: "I suddenly realized that we don't seem to need the other party's permission to unleash our Power of Light, right?"

Dan Heng: "... Why didn't you say so sooner?"

Just as Aglaea wavered, Dan Heng and Xing approached her from the left and right, then suddenly grabbed her wrists.

The next second, pure white light shone from the two of them and poured into Aglaea's body without warning.

"You!" Aglaea only had time to utter a cry of surprise before she was enveloped by a warm power, and for a moment she was immersed in it, unable to extricate herself.

The nameless guest's description of the Power of Light was entirely truthful, even quite restrained. Aglaea could feel that warm power coursing through her entire body, filling and strengthening her already shattered spirit. That feeling was indescribable, even giving one a sense of etherealness that transcended reality.

Of course, Aglaea, who knew nothing about the nature of this world, was unaware that this was the manifestation of the Power of Light acting on her underlying code, and in this process, the power she possessed would be strengthened like never before.

If someone were to have a unique perspective and look down from the sky at the data changes inside Ochema, they would discover that the power codenamed Romantic Titan is spreading in all directions at an incredible speed.

The golden threads that Aglaea controls are rapidly multiplying. If the idea that "golden threads travel through every corner of Ochema" was previously just an exaggerated description, it is now quickly becoming a reality, and even more outrageous.

Aglaea could sense that her control over Ochema was rapidly increasing. If the golden threads could only serve as surveillance and provide auxiliary functions such as networking before, now she could even remotely control these golden threads to interfere with reality from across the entire city.

If Nicadori were to invade Ochema again, Aglaea could simply move a finger in the Cloud Stone Heavenly Palace and the golden thread would keep them out of the city gates.

But this wasn't even the limit of its power, because as the golden threads had completely covered Ochema, more golden threads began to extend beyond the city.

Information from an even broader scope began to flood into Aglaea's consciousness.

Such a vast and chaotic amount of information was something that the old Aglaea could not handle. But now, after being strengthened by the Power of Light, she can not only easily bear this burden, but also quickly and clearly identify the content and classify it in a simple way. She can even send it to other people's stone tablets through the Myriad Veil Network.

What a tremendous power this is! With this miracle, perhaps we really can...

The moment that thought crossed Aglaea's mind, her expression suddenly changed.

At the same time, the light emanating from the nameless guests dimmed, signifying the end of the power transfer. Bai E looked at Aglaea, who seemed somewhat different from before, and was about to say something when he was interrupted by her serious words, "Bai E, there are two more allies. Could you please proceed to the city gate quickly?"

"What happens?"

Dan Heng asked instinctively, only to hear several people's phones simultaneously beep with message notifications.

"The details are all in the group chat, and the others will be there too," Aglaea said briefly before closing her eyes again. "I need some time to arrange for the citizens to take refuge."

Refuge?

Bai E's heart tightened, and then he heard Xing exclaim in a low voice, "So many?"

Just as he was about to take out his stone slab, he saw Xing hand him his phone—a short video was playing on the screen, showing a strange scene of the earth gradually being dyed black.

As the "lens" zoomed in, Bai E finally saw the true identity of those black things—they were countless Black Tide creations!

He exclaimed in unison, "So many? Where did all of these come from? Could all of Onfaros's Black Tide creations have gathered here?"

"I'm afraid someone is directing them from behind." Because they had discussed this matter before, Dan Heng wasn't too surprised, and even immediately identified Laigushi. "Let's hurry up and leave; we can talk about it on the way."

The three of them quickly left the Cloud Stone Heavenly Palace, but the sights they saw along the way made them subconsciously slow down.

The sky was dyed gold—countless golden threads, like nimble snakes, weaved through the streets and alleys. Some guided people who could walk normally to safety, while others simply lifted the elderly or children and carried them to the shelters, making the process almost twice as efficient as before.

"Ms. Aglaea... has become so strong?" Bai E was somewhat taken aback by this scene, but then smiled. "Great! Now we don't need to worry about Ochema's safety. Partner, let's go!"

The three of them quickly arrived at the city gate. At this moment, they could not see any trace of the Black Tide within their field of vision, which was enough to prove just how exaggerated Aglaea's current sensing range was.

"Xiaobai, you're here!"

At that moment, Tibao and her two companions appeared at the city gate. They waved in this direction and then began to look around. "Why haven't we seen the Black Tide from the video Aya sent us?"

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone saw a shadow fall over the distant horizon.

Tibao immediately covered her mouth, looking as if she wished she hadn't said anything.

At the same time, Xing also noticed a gentle breeze blowing beside her.

"What's going on? Did that seamstress super-evolve?" Saifeier appeared beside her, her face still showing a hint of panic and confusion. "Why am I receiving messages from Myriad Veil Network even in Januspolis?"

The Myriad Veil Network used within Ochema is a local network constructed from Aglaea's golden threads. Outside of Ochema, information can only be received with the help of the tailor, and obviously, Saifeier would not normally receive any information at all.

"More or less," Xing didn't know what to say, so she just nodded vaguely, then changed the subject, "So, did you find Heie?"

"You mean that black-robed swordsman? Absolutely not!" Saifeier shook her head, looking unconvinced. "It's really strange. I've practically turned Onfaros upside down, but I haven't found even a scrap of his clothes. Where could that guy have gone? Could he have flown to the heavens?"

"Sure."

Accompanied by a dull, dry voice, everyone immediately turned their gaze to what was behind them.

A figure dressed in a black robe stood not far from them.

However, just as everyone raised their weapons and pointed them at him, he simply calmly extended one hand and opened it—

A spark of fire floated silently in his palm.

"The spark of the Sky Titan?!"