"On the other hand, since you didn't consider those three people as 'citizens' at all..."
Mydei glanced at Xing and Dan Heng, who were whispering amongst themselves, and at March 7th, who was still fighting the Heavenly Punishment Hunter not far away.
"Then they seem to fit the definition of 'external enemy' as well."
"What's the meaning?"
"Not only are the locals of Amphoreus's names strange, but their comprehension abilities are also exceptionally remarkable," Xing shook his head.
"By the way, what's your name?"
With hands on hips, Xing declared, "I'll never change my name, I'll never change my surname— Galactic Baseballer!"
"Isn't it rather strange that you have this name?"
"What..." Xing looked shocked. This guy actually heard their team's voice chat.
"The three priests of Janus are of one mind and share the same eyes and ears. Your every move has already been exposed to the sight of the Okhema people."
Mydei glanced at Phainon, "You seem to trust him quite a bit? I advise you to think twice."
"Provoking your allies at such a critical moment, what do you think you are?"
"From the moment we met, I told you that, neither in the past nor in the future, the Kremnosians will ever agree to make peace with you..."
"--I, Mydei, as the successor of Kremnos, cannot act unilaterally on such a matter."
"Furthermore, given the current situation, I feel it's even more necessary to remind you 'distinguished guests' that your hosts are hardly skilled in hospitality."
Even Mydei didn't forget the main task, "I'm enough here. As for you... Nikador is in the Cloud Stone Heavenly Palace, Aglaea told me not to interfere anymore."
"Go forth... Savior."
After speaking, Mydei continued his battle against the Heavenly Punishment Legion.
"Is that your companion? He doesn't seem very friendly."
"These are the Chrysos Heirs, heroes in the eyes of the world, yet also flawed mortals."
"Fortunately, no one was injured. I hope Mydei is just saying that; he's an impeccable warrior, but if he's determined to do things his own way... I'm afraid no one can stop him, not even me."
"Sigh~ Amphoreus is so cunning, I miss Sister Himeko and Uncle Yang."
March 7th lowered his head. Having just arrived in Amphoreus, he hadn't experienced any of the local customs yet, having spent all his time fighting with those strangely shaped stone statues.
After clearing away all the enemies in their path, the group arrived at Cloud Stone Market. The surrounding residents had already been evacuated... In other words, Galactic Baseballer could finally unleash his full potential!
Xing leaped up, bat already in his hand, waiting for the oblivious Heavenly Punishment Hunter to arrive.
Um...
When did that elegant woman in white and purple appear not far away? Do all Amphoreus walk in silence?!
"Your Excellency Phainon, and... three other guests, welcome to Okhema." She placed her hands in front of her.
"When I heard your footsteps, I thought my heroic epic was about to be written into the final chapter by death before it even began."
With a hint of 'fortunate' in his voice, Phainon turned to the three and introduced them, "This is Miss Castorice."
"An epic poem that ends abruptly at its beginning might be truly astonishing. But today, Phainon... Okhema needs you."
"Even the morticians from the Holy City say so, so it seems I'll survive this battle?"
"Hmm... that's not up to me. All I can do is remove obstacles and lead you to the place where Nikador descends."
"Three guests, please come along and follow me... Please keep five steps away."
Xing stroked her chin. "Five steps? Does it have some special meaning?"
Dan Heng's attention was focused on the group of Heavenly Punishment Hunter behind Castorice, and he guessed, "Completely no hostility... or can the [ Strife ]'s familiars be controlled?"
"Even Strife hesitates in the face of death. I... am the shadow of [death]."
"Wow~ She talks about death all the time, does this girl have some special ability?"
Xing activated the team voice chat again, " March 7th, you idiot! Didn't you see the stone statue behind her? It's obvious this girl knows puppetry!"
"Don't apply the novel's setting here!"
"Five steps..." Xing repeated, "First, let's rule out any special meanings associated with this number. As the saying goes, 'Actions speak louder than words!' March 7th, let's go!"
"What?" March 7th pointed to himself, "Oh dear~ This kind of adventurous behavior sounds exciting, but the consequences can be terrible!"
Anyway, she won't do it on March 7th. This Amphoreus just keeps going around in circles with the words "combat is fun," and now he's on his way to "combat is fun." Let's hope nothing else goes wrong.
However, Xing didn't sense anything unusual about Castorice along the way. As for the aura of [death] emanating from her, it was probably because the air pollution here was so severe that she couldn't smell it.
Recalling Castorice's frequent mention of "death," Xing had another guess in her heart.
That's right, there's only one truth!
That is... Castorice is a chuunibyou (delusional) girl just like the priestess!
"What nonsense is this guy thinking about now...?"
Seeing Xing rubbing his chin, the corners of his mouth involuntarily turning up, immersed in his own unparalleled wisdom, March 7th secretly complained to himself.
"There... you must transform into birds and fly into the final battlefield."
After walking a short distance, Castorice raised her hand and pointed out the final battleground to everyone—the distant Cloud Stone Heavenly Palace!
" Castorice, aren't you coming with us?"
"I have to stay here and make sure these soldiers don't destroy the city. While faith is more important to most people... there are also many citizens who care more about material things."
"I understand, but..."
"Rest assured, the citizens have been evacuated, and the only living beings nearby... are the four of you. No one will be affected; this is also Lady Aglaea's instruction."
"... Excuse me. Goodbye then, Castorice."
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Ye Yan stroked his chin, looking somewhat helplessly at the scarlet mask dancing merrily beside him.
"Interrupting someone is very impolite."
" Aha! You're a Aeon now, why are you still bothered by these little details?"
Ye Yan's lips twitched. Why did he put on a show of vanishing with the wind in front of Cyrene? Of course, it was that bastard Aha who did it.
Come to think of it, if Aha doesn't cause trouble at crucial moments, then He shouldn't be the [ Elation ] Aeon at all.
"Oh, old friend, so what are you going to do now?" The masked figure leaned closer. "At the most crucial moment, you instilled in her the [ Remembrance ] of tens of millions of lifetimes..."
"You don't actually think this will allow her to embark on the Path [ Eternity ], do you? Aha ~ Let's find someone else for this [ Eternity ] Aeon."
Ye Yan remained silent for a moment, then conjured up another cup of milk tea.
"Fragments traversing countless times and spaces, using the contents of this cup as bait, touch the core of [ Amphoreus ], and cultivate the most perfect [ Eternity ] factor."
"She's just the beginning."