Dodora Mi described more details to Phainon and Cyrene, and the group didn't notice that Ye Yan quietly left the " Lost in the Maze " tree hole.
"But if that's the case, our journey..." Cyrene said with a worried expression.
"... so we have to cancel. If disaster strikes, it's best if we stay in the Aedes Elysiae, just in case."
Phainon knew that he and Cyrene alone were simply not enough to prevent the tragedy that was about to happen in the outside world.
" Phainon and I originally only planned to leave the village for a short time to learn some skills before returning. He was going to Castrum Kremnos to train, and I planned to go to Janusapolis to receive the baptism of the Titan of Fate..."
"After we complete our studies, we will return to Aedes Elysiae and protect its peace from disturbance."
"It's alright, staying here won't interfere with my studies. I can master swordsmanship on my own."
"Oh, child, the look on your face... I have a suggestion: why don't we have Cyrene reveal the cards for us right here and now, and do some divination? If fate is willing to reveal its true nature, we can all feel more at ease, can't we?"
Phainon stroked his chin. "But what if the divination results aren't what we want?"
"Then fight it, until the very end," Cyrene said.
"Heh... I've never really thought of it this way of thinking."
Phainon sighed, his heart finally relaxing. "Whatever the outcome, let's face it together."
"A sincere inquiry will receive a response of equal weight." Cyrene placed her hands in front of her. "Come, close your eyes, and gently open the Oracle Card book..."
"Let your thoughts flow like stars on a river, carried by fireflies and gentle breezes, your destinies will also flow toward the same future..."
"Now, shall we draw the cards?"
Meanwhile, in the Court of Repose
Ye Yan has returned to this place. His mission to send Phainon and Cyrene to the " Lost in the Maze " is over, and it's time for him to move on to the second phase of his plan.
In the first stage, within the Scepter δ-me13 - [ Tomb of the Nameless Titan ], actively contact two different individuals, Cyrene and Demiurge, and activate the " Eternity " factor within them in advance.
After Ye Yan finished telling the Romance story of his unique milk tea, whether they can grasp the true meaning of " Eternity " depends on their fate.
As for the second stage, it still involves activating the " Eternity " factor of the " Chrysos Heirs," only the main character is changed to Phainon.
Thirty million lifetimes of " Eternal Recurrence," hundreds of millions of epic tales of Flame-Chase —the concentration of " Eternity " is almost overflowing.
To use a game that a certain Stellaron Hunters loves to play as an example, Phainon is now only one activation code away from embarking on the Path " Eternity," and the same is true for Cyrene and Demiurge.
As for when He will cast a glance at Amphoreus, that will naturally have to wait until " Destruction " Nanook takes action, for " Eternity " has no shortage of time.
Oh, everyone in Amphoreus has a bright future. Whether " Elation " Aha is having fun or not is no longer important.
The camera pans back to the present, and Ye Yan's previously upturned lips suddenly twitched.
"Hmm... is there some mistake somewhere?"
Ye Yan looked at the 'flying pink puppy' beside him and fell into deep thought. Where did that God of Elation go?
" Mimi?"
Demiurge had already 'degenerated' into a pink fairy form, tilted her head, held a cup of milk tea, and flew to Ye Yan.
At the same moment, Xing stared at the crimson Fool's Mask that kept flashing. Had she accidentally pressed some kind of switch?
Wow, there are even LED light effects! Could it be that " Elation " Aha has unleashed its power?
Xing guessed that Phainon and Mydei had already begun observing their surroundings not far away.
"... much quieter than I expected."
"Rotten... yet familiar. This is ' Castrum Kremnos '."
"I never imagined that times would change so drastically; even the heartland of Nikador is on the verge of collapse, and not a single one of its remnants can be seen."
"If Castrum Kremnos still has any of its former troops, even just half a percent, Aglaea will send us to our deaths."
Mydei spoke frankly, without a hint of joking.
"This is the outer city corridor, which used to be heavily guarded. Even if you and I joined forces, we could only travel thirty paces at most."
"Feeling homesick because of the scenery?" Xing leaned closer, the red light flashing on the mask on her right arm had dimmed.
"Think what you want."
"Yes, Castrum Kremnos was once the place every warrior longed for."
Phainon sighed, "... Mydei, do you feel regretful that you didn't live in an era teeming with powerful figures? If those heroes hadn't all perished, I wouldn't be your only rival."
"Are you scared? It's not too late to run away."
"No, it's just a reminder that warriors of the past also marched along this corridor toward the city of the ' Spear of Divine Retribution,' gilding their names with gold."
Even though this fortress is now in ruins, what we need to do is no different.
"Let's go, to reclaim the Core Flame of ' Strife,' or to die beneath its Kremnos— "
We can only choose one of these two honors.