Some time later, in the Cloud Stone Heavenly Palace, inside Xing's private bathing palace...
Since the series of battles against Nikador, Xing hadn't slept so soundly in a long time.
Even if death were to wake her, she would proudly tell it: Why does life sleep? Because the bed is warm...
until...
Xing did indeed sense a chill emanating from the River of Souls. She seemed to have experienced this feeling not long ago. Could it be that death had truly come knocking?
Haha~ Don't scare yourself. Even if they really come looking for her, she's not afraid. She'll just shout " Eternity above!" and a mysterious milk tea man in black will appear to help resolve the crisis.
But just to be on the safe side, I should open my eyes first...
[Get up! Get up!]
Xing, who hadn't even opened her eyes yet, frowned slightly. Why was it that voice again? Unlike before, this time it was full of laughter, exactly the same as the " Elation " Aeon!
Hmm... she doesn't seem to know what the laughter of the " Elation " Aeon is like. Hopefully, one day she can go to a planet related to " Elation ".
In any case, Xing is quite interested in the stories of the 'older generation' of the Astral Express. To put it in the words of a ' History Fictionologists ', this is how it should be said:
Shocking! What earth-shattering feat did " Eternity," " Elation," and " Trailblaze " accomplish back then that led to one Aeon Aeon disappearing without a trace and another vanishing without a trace...?
There are three gods, and the price is...
"Your Excellency Xing, you're awake."
A gentle voice interrupted Xing's thoughts. What is the truth about the " Trailblaze " Aeon Akivili? All remains unknown...
That said, why would Castorice appear in her private bathhouse?
"... Castorice, why does life slumber?"
Castorice actually began to think, a hint of difficulty appearing on her face:
"... It's a very profound question, and I'm afraid I can't answer it either."
"Then let me ask you, what does ' Eternity ' mean to you?"
"Hmm... if I had to answer, ' Eternity ' is both the premise of 'death's' existence and its transcendence..."
Wow~ Such a serious answer, as expected of Miss Castorice!
Xing stood up from the recliner. The first thing she did after waking up was to take out the few cups of milk tea from her hourglass necklace to start her wonderful day.
" Eternity " ~ Indulge in a new level of silky smoothness ~
"Forgive my uninvited arrival... Seeing that you are still not up, I will wait quietly by your side. Lady Aglaea sent me to convey to you that High Priest Fulisina and she have prepared gifts for the three Trailblazer, and they wish to deliver them in person."
"And what about the priestess?"
Xing immediately became interested. She also wanted a sacred object like the " Cornerstone " that sealed Emanator the power of the envoy?!
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
Xing took out the " Flipping Coin " and teleported directly to the Chrysos Heirs' Baths at the top of the Heavenly Palace with Castorice.
"That's a bit too fast... but you seem to be in good spirits."
From Castorice's perspective, Xing is practically a superman! He participated in two battles—defeating Nikador and participating in the " Strife " trial—and emerged unscathed in both!
Most importantly, the soldiers in the city could finally relax for a while, and everyone was happy.
Xing led Xia Die to the Chrysos Heirs' Baths at Castorice speed. March 7th and Dan Heng could only measure Amphoreus on foot, making their way over from the baths step by step.
"Sigh~"
"And so, time receded behind me, until the very origin where nothing existed."
In the silence, the man's confession was the first to break the silence.
"Just as Teacher Anaxa said, in that void, Kephale stood at the center of chaos, with time, space, and causality flowing from its body..."
"When the tides of Years finally subsided, it was the year 3870 of the Guangli calendar."
" The Golden War has lasted for nearly a century. The threat of the Black Tide grows ever stronger, unstoppable. That was the era when the ' Knight of Dawn's Thunder ' pointed her sword at the sky. She failed to seize the Core Flame, but she proved the prophecy—that mortals too can slay gods."
"From this day forward, the remnant of the old dynasty," Cerydra Caesar, issued a call to the world, summoning the heroes of the Chrysos Heirs from all nations to declare war on the Titan— "
"That was the first Journey of Flame-Chase, sealed away in history and ending in failure."
The first Eternal Recurrence, and with the end of Khaslana's confession, the perspective shifts to ' Ye Yan's ' side.
As Church Chair of excellent character, he could not possibly let such a 'good student' go unchecked.
At that moment, Khaslana walked up behind a female swordsman.
"So, you mean: you traveled upstream through time, reaching this seabed you'd never been before, just to tell us—"
" Journey of Flame-Chase, and indeed the entire Amphoreus, nothing more than a bubble in the ' Aeon's ' dream?"
Khaslana nodded. "That's right. So, Sword Standard, please lead me to Her Cerydra. I have a duty to tell you the truth."
"Since His Majesty is not here, there's no need for such formalities." The words "sword and banner" always remind me of my homeland, buried beneath the abyss...
"Just call me Hysilens, the Nameless Swordsman."
Upon hearing this name, Ye Yan, who was hiding behind the wall, trembled for a moment in the hand holding the milk tea.
"Hiss... I remember that name..."
"You will hear the Chalice of Plenty echoing in Eternity... Is this elegant swordsman also your chosen target?"
' Ye Yan ' murmured, continuing to listen to the conversation between Khaslana and Hysilens:
"If I may be so bold, you already know my name."
"You mean ' Phainon '? How could that be her real name..." Hysilens shook her head. "But I won't press the matter."
"Since His Majesty issued the order to Flame-Chase, heroes from all over the world have offered their pledges of loyalty. What harm is there in having one more ' Phainon ' or ' Black Calamity ' among them?"
"Besides, the deep sea is devoid of light, isn't that the perfect place to hide secrets that are inconvenient to show to the public?"
"Alright, nameless swordsman, hold onto my tail and let's talk somewhere else."
Khaslana froze. "Don't you have even the slightest doubt about what I've said?"
"Questioning is not my duty... My sword dances only to provoke Caesar's suspicions. Words are useless; prove yourself through your actions."
Hysilens turned to the side, revealing the Black Tide creations behind her that were about to burst forth with energy.
"Why not demonstrate your skills first, and make the surging Black Tide stop for you?"