The Senate / I Want to Hear Your Reasoning

"Don't panic, I was joking."

Hua Yi curled his lips into a remarkably harmless smile.

"Nikador, can't you control that giant sword in the sky? Use it as a flying vehicle. Later, shuttle Phainon and Mydei between the two cities—it'll count as negligible training."

The Titan obeyed without question. "Yes!"

"Phainon has a point."

For once, Mydei did not oppose Phainon. He spoke with the air of seeking permission.

"I can still fight. I can confront the power of Strife head-on, and I can also search Castrum Kremnos for supplies left behind and deliver them to my people in Okhema. When Mr. Hua Yi returns to Okhema, it should be a triumph belonging to you alone, with the Citizens cheering your victory. Phainon and I should not steal that honor."

"The people of Castrum Kremnos are still waiting for you to bring them good news. They'll be delighted to hear that their crown prince is training alongside the Titan of Strife, won't they?"

The scene Hua Yi described made Mydei's eyes flicker.

"They will... Thank you. Later today, Phainon and I will return to Okhema. Should we announce the truth about the Black Tide corrupting the Titan?"

"There is no need to hide it. Making the Citizens more aware of how terrifying the Black Tide is may indeed cause panic, but I will give them the courage to live well."

Most importantly, Amphoreus was destined to embrace the stars. If even the threat posed by the Black Tide had to be concealed, then when they learned of the Antimatter Legion and the Aeon of [Destruction] in the future, would they not be even more at a loss?

The Twelve Titans were not so omnipotent. Among the universe Outside the Heavens, Aeons were the true Exalted Beings.

But praise them—the Titans