Cloud Stone Heavenly Palace, Hall of Repose
After enjoying the soothing effects of the spring water in the pool, people gather here to savor the honey and delicacies blessed by Fagina, and to enjoy a pre-apocalyptic feast.
Tribbie led the three generals here, waving to Aglaea: " Aya, 'we' are back."
"You've worked hard. Is there any news from Trianne?" Aglaea asked.
"Not yet, but 'we' have figured out where those deserters went. It won't be long before we can track down the location of Castrum Kremnos."
" Castrum Kremnos... where is that?"
" Nikador's territory, and its present abode, a mobile city-state hidden in the mist."
Dan Heng seemed to understand something. "So, when we repelled the Titan, Lady Trianne was out tracking down the enemy."
"Hehe~ Let's put aside the serious topic for now. Would you mind giving me and our three distinguished guests some space, Tribbie?"
"Of course. I hope you like this gift, hehe."
Tribbie only served as a guide and quickly left the hall.
"Teacher Tribbie... she's so young, yet so mature... she's so unpredictable," March 7th commented.
"As Tribbie said, the three of you have contributed greatly to the defense of the Holy City. For this, I would like to present you with a gift of gratitude."
Aglaea cut to the chase, "If you're going to stay in Okhema, the three of you will naturally need a place to stay. This gift can solve your problem."
Following Aglaea's footsteps, the three arrived at a private bathhouse located to the left of the Hall of Repose.
Wow, that's so luxurious!
"Indeed, the space is large enough, and the decoration is very luxurious."
"Goodbye, guest room carriage." Xing waved goodbye to the non-existent carriage.
Seeing this, March 7th and Dan Heng were already used to it, but the room was indeed nice, even better than the guest rooms at Penacony.
"It would be great if all three of you were satisfied. Let's take some time to familiarize yourselves with the room."
"Um... there's something I'm not sure if I should say, but we actually also have a bubble tea shop as a base."
March 7th said, after all, she had spent a lot of time cleaning it up, and it would be a pity to leave it unoccupied.
Dan Heng had already arrived at the bathtub, squatted down, and reached out to test the water temperature.
"It's lukewarm water," he concluded.
Xing couldn't help but smile slightly, trying her best not to let Dan Heng see her schadenfreude, since the Vidyadhara seemed to prefer cold water pools.
However, Xing wasn't particularly interested in the bathtub; her heart always belonged to the bathtub in the large storage room on the second floor of the Party Car, even the private bathtub couldn't sway her!
She turned her attention to other objects, such as... the recliner in the room, which looked so tempting that Xing worried that once she lay down on it, she would completely lose her motivation to " Trailblaze ".
Oh~~~
Xing snorted softly. The moment she lay down, she finally understood why Ye Yan loved spending so much time in bubble tea shops.
Understand Ye Yan, become Ye Yan, and transcend Ye Yan.
Looking back, have all the ups and downs and hardships she's endured been worth it?
Lying here, in the comfort of Eternity sleep, perhaps that is her rightful final resting place...
Ah... indeed, every thought of hers subtly connects with [ Eternity ]. She should be the [ Eternity ] Traveler, the Galactic Baseballer!
"Hey~ don't let a recliner tempt you!"
March 7th tried to pull Xing back from the abyss of [ Eternity ], but naturally failed; she herself even accidentally 'sink' into it.
In response, Mr. Dan Heng, the most reliable member of the [ Trailblaze ] team, said nothing, only letting out a sigh.
Let's Destruction as soon as possible... cough, let's wake up from Eternity as soon as possible.
Not long after, Xing stood up naturally, turned around and leaned against the stone railing of the balcony, gazing into the distance.
The layered mountains of Amphoreus were shrouded in mist, their outlines appearing and disappearing like a group of stone giants slowly shifting between crawling and standing.
The bard's song drifted from somewhere. She couldn't make out the words, but she could still sense a trace of reminiscence and longing for the past in the melody.
Xing had an urge to jump off, but unfortunately she didn't have wings, so she ultimately restrained herself.
"This scenery... is truly magnificent." Dan Heng exclaimed, and March 7th and Xing beside him agreed with him, completely agreeing.
"Is that enough? Finally, there's one last special gift." Aglaea's voice came from behind the three of them.
Xing's Curiosity was immediately piqued. "Oh? What is it?"
"I will personally explain this to the three of them."
Aglaea pointed to the basin of water in front of her and smiled slightly.
"It looks like some kind of ritual implement..."
Before Dan Heng could finish speaking, his gaze automatically searched for an enemy and moved to the white soap next to the basin.
Oh, it's that familiar soap again.
"What a luxurious washbasin! Could this be a smaller version of the Dream Pool' at the [ The Reverie ] Hotel?"
"This is no ordinary washbasin, but a ritual vessel held by the Chrysos Heirs, which I now present to the three of you."
"You have already heard about the history of Amphoreus and the 'Holy City' of Okhema. But now... I want to take you two to witness the journey of the Chrysos Heirs firsthand."
"Witness... how should we understand this?"
Aglaea explained, "In ancient times, from the Chalice of Plenty, Fagina used the waves to conceal the origin of the world."
"The ancient ' Ocean ' priests discovered the place, and they built a barrier with Spiritwater to prevent it from being disturbed by external forces, but they also left a passage."
"That is the ritual water basin before you. Dispel distracting thoughts, apply the Spiritwater from the basin to your face, and when you open your eyes again, you will witness..."
" The Vortex of Genesis —a great sanctuary housing the primordial divinity of the twelve Titan, and the place where the miracles of Creation were promised in the Prophecy."
"As an initial attempt, I'll lead you down the dive."
"Close your eyes, hold your breath; shut out your hearing and let my whispers fill the world."
Scoop up a handful of clear water, hold your palm in front of your chest, and feel the water gently slip through your fingers...
"Sink down, do it again. Let the Spiritwater into your wrist. Get used to its temperature, its feel..."
Aglaea's gentle voice echoed in the ears of the three, "Spread your fingers, now lower your head and find your palms. Feel the Spiritwater flowing up your cheeks, nourishing your features..."
"Drifting, sinking..."
"Dive, touch the bottom."
The scene shifts to Amphoreus, inside the Vortex of Genesis.
In the same environment, half of the Core Flame in the starry sky have been lit, but the most eye-catching one is a milk tea shop next to " Tides in the Basin ".
Fulisina yawned, stretched, and wore the priestess ( Saintess ) attire that fit perfectly in Amphoreus.
"Hey, hey, hey... this bubble tea shop and Vortex of Genesis are on completely different levels!"
Xing's eyes widened; no one could comprehend the shock of witnessing this scene upon entering!