[ Mimi ~ Mimi ~]
Mimi?
In her hazy vision, Xing seemed to see a pink puppy floating in front of her, gazing at her Curiosity.
What was that sound?
It's no longer a bizarre and chaotic Interstice of Path, nor is it in the form of " Ena's Dream"; a completely new way of dialogue has been added!
[... voice? Who? That one? Which one?]
"Who is speaking..."
[... Calm down. Calm down. This time. Next time?]
star:?
Damn it, why aren't the Synesthesia Beacon working now?
"Is that you, Stellaron?" Star asked tentatively.
[... Nuclear? Star? Who? You... me... who am I?]
[... shattered. Lost. Wanting... to be whole.]
"Something broke?" Xing was completely bewildered. Was she dreaming?
[... Go to sleep. Go to sleep. I shouldn't have disturbed you.]
Xing covered her head and clicked her tongue. "There was a voice in my head, and it felt like it lasted all night."
"Sigh~ It seems your first night in Amphoreus wasn't pleasant." March 7th patted Fearful Star's head, trying to comfort him.
"You're awake. You slept for quite a while."
"That's quite a long time... Teacher Dan Heng has been up for a long time?"
Xing then noticed that the sky was different in each region of Amphoreus.
"It's been like this for a while. It's too bright outside, I can't sleep soundly... The sky has been this bright ever since we arrived in the holy city."
Dan Heng abruptly changed the subject, "The voice you just mentioned? Was it the voice of the Stellaron again, or...?"
"Hmm..." Xing pondered for a moment, "That voice is quite cute, not like Stellaron's."
"It doesn't seem like a nightmare. But be careful, it could be a trick to manipulate you."
"Try to remember as much as you can; maybe this strange dream is related to the rules of this world."
"While you were asleep, I pondered some issues. The most troublesome thing right now is indeed the impact of multiple Path on Amphoreus. We probably won't be able to contact the train in the short term."
A spark of inspiration flashed in Xingling's mind, "If we try to fly out of Amphoreus... wouldn't that also invite divine retribution?"
"Yes. In the worst-case scenario, the entrance to Amphoreus is a one-way door; you can only go in, not out."
The worst-case scenario Dan Heng described was that the two [ Eternity ] Emanator be completely unable to escape and could only protect themselves, since the [ Eternity ] version of the Gate of Myriad Paths is not something everyone can use.
The scene shifts to the Cloud Stone Heavenly Palace and the Chrysos Heirs' Baths.
"I never imagined I'd be embarking on a journey right after waking up."
March 7th helplessly spread her hands; she hadn't even had breakfast yet. She'd been busy at the milk tea shop all day yesterday, which meant she hadn't had a chance to properly explore the Cloud Stone Market.
"Let's put the problem aside for now and attend the Chrysos Heirs's pre-battle mobilization."
At this moment, Xing, who was walking at the front, had already greeted Phainon, who was waiting there, while Mydei, standing beside him, crossed his arms and snorted coldly.
"Hmph... To really entrust one's fate to three strangers, is that madness or stupidity?"
"Perhaps it's both. Mydei, you should make more friends," Phainon replied with a smile.
"Heroes, please be quiet."
Aglaea was already standing on the stage when Trianne reported, "For the first time in many years, we have dispelled the fog surrounding Castrum Kremnos and pinpointed its location."
"The long-awaited moment for the Chrysos Heirs has finally arrived. The path ahead is clear: defeat the raging ' Spear of Divine Retribution,' Nikador, bring the Core Flame of ' Strife ' back to Okhema, and add fuel to the miracle foretold by the Prophecy."
"The mission is arduous, and I must listen to everyone's voices to select those to lead the expedition. If any of you have suggestions in mind, now is the time to announce them."
As soon as he finished speaking, Phainon stepped forward first. "I, Phainon of Aedes Elysiae, am willing to go and punish Nikador."
"Furthermore, I would like to recommend three warriors from a foreign land—they faced Nikador's half with me, and I have no doubt about their bravery."
"What else is there to say? Just join the group with one click." Xing's attitude was clear.
"That's right! Simply lying in the bathhouse doesn't qualify as ' Trailblaze '."
" Nikador has been corrupted by Years and has lost its pride. But its power remains formidable; only a full-scale attack will secure victory."
" Mydei, I agree with you. Even though its divinity has been completely lost, Nikador is still a formidable enemy that should not be underestimated."
March 7th covered her mouth, "I just arrived in Amphoreus and I'm already having a team battle on my second day! How exciting!"
Castorice looked at Aglaea, "... I am also willing to go with you. To guide the dying souls and relieve everyone's burdens..."
"But... I cannot stake all your lives on a single battle."
"Now, the ' Hand of Ashen Gloom ' has vanished, and the ' Eye of Dawn and Dusk ' still covets the land; while Cerces and Oronyx, though not yet showing hostility towards humanity, are equally formidable."
"Even with two demigods guarding the Holy City, this gamble is too risky. Therefore..." Aglaea turned around, " Castorice, you must stay in the city. The front lines are not your home; the battlefield should be left to pure warriors."
"... I see."
"Yawn~"
Meanwhile, at the Eternity Aedes Elysiae, where Ye Yan and Phainon successfully reunited with Cyrene.
Outside the tree hollow in the Lost in the Maze and maze-like place, Ye Yan lazily yawned.
Well, to be honest, the Court of Repose is still too small to develop his milk tea business.
"Are we going to attack the Titan of Strife...?"
He looked up at the void and muttered to himself, "It seems the progress on Xing's side is not bad."
"I really miss those days..."
"Just climb a short distance along the tree hole, through the narrowest part, and you'll reach their ' Lost in the Maze habitat'."
"Ha~ I really don't know if I can still squeeze through now..."
"Perhaps you should worry about whether the little fairies will reject you. After all, the Lost in the Maze operates on an 'invitation only' system; only innocent children can enter."
After speaking, Cyrene and Phainon simultaneously turned to look at Ye Yan.
"No problem. Roaming visas are not afraid of being rejected."
" Mr. Ye Yan, what is a 'roaming visa'?" Phainon asked, puzzled.
Ye Yan pulled out a cup of milk tea. "This is the 'roaming visa'."
"Um... is this some kind of new milk tea-themed lame joke?"
"It should be 'Milk Tea Visa,' right?" Cyrene corrected her.
Ye Yan shrugged and led the way, entering the " Lost in the Maze " tree hole first, followed closely by Phainon and Cyrene.
"Perhaps, when we step back into this long-lost labyrinth, the gears of fate will begin to turn."
"Why are you suddenly saying that?" Phainon asked.
"According to the tropes in novels, those who say things like that are always the masterminds behind things." Cyrene smiled. "Just kidding, no offense meant."
"But even if fate is irreversible, no matter where it takes the world, as long as we can face it together, there's nothing to be afraid of, right?"