The Holy City of Okhema, Garden of Life
After saying goodbye to Aglaea, his next target was Lady Tirēsiās, but he ended up seeing Hyacine instead.
"Is not Lady Tirēsiās here?"
"They went to the milk tea shop to talk to Little Seven about inheriting the ' Years ' Core Flame."
"I see... I've heard about Grove's situation. Please accept my condolences."
Hyacine lowered her head. "... I've heard far too much about death and sorrow lately. To paraphrase Tribbie, shouldn't we all look to 'tomorrow'?"
"That's true... you've always been the most optimistic one among us."
"Speaking of which, witnessing a new demigod standing before me... is truly incredible."
"You should be ready too." Mydei crossed his arms. " Strife " is now firmly in humanity's grasp. One day, they too will be able to reach the "sky."
"... You think I can do it?" Hyacine asked incredulously. "After all, even my ancestor, that hero from the epic, couldn't conquer the Core Flame of Aegle."
"You have a very good relationship with those demigods, so you should understand this principle: there are never only swords and spears as means of seizing divine power."
Hyacine smiled. "Always so insightful, Mydei. Rest assured, if fate truly has chosen me, I will be prepared."
"By the way, you're here to see Tribbie, Trianne Trinnon, right? They're not here. Is there anything you'd like me to relay?"
"No need. I've already said goodbye to Aglaea. My visit to the Prophecy was merely out of courtesy."
"Goodbye...?"
"I will return to Castrum Kremnos to fight the Black Tide, and I'm afraid I won't be going back to Okhema."
Mydei looked at Hyacine. Although Xing's " Edge of Divine Retribution " attack completely wiped out the Black Tide around Castrum Kremnos, these Black Tide creations would still regenerate.
"Ah..."
"In that case, there is something I'd like you to relay."
"Please speak freely, Your Excellency Mydei Di. I will convey your message word for word."
"Tell them that they no longer need to physically scout behind enemy lines. With just one message, the blade of divine retribution will be pointed at Okhema's enemies."
After speaking, Mydei turned and left, leaving Hyacine with only a dashing silhouette.
"Please wait a moment, Mydei Di!"
Hyacine suddenly remembered something and quickly called out to Mydei.
"Um?"
The moment Mydei turned around, a cup of milk tea shimmering with golden light was handed to him.
"This is...?"
" The High Priest is very busy, so he asked me to pass this on... saying it can further enhance power and enable one to bear the great power of ' Eternity ' or something..."
Hyacine tried hard to recall, but the elven priest had said too much at once, so she could only remember the key points.
"Ah..."
Mydei remained silent and eventually accepted the milk tea offered by Fulisina.
Then, he approached the Castorice, who was also associated with the three Titan of " Calamity ".
"... Mydei Di."
"I've stepped into my destiny before you, Castorice."
"Can you... sense Thanatos now?" Castorice asked.
"It's a pity I can't sense any life force. You've been searching for it for so Years. But haven't you ever thought of asking me for help?"
"You mean...?"
Mydei spread his hands. "Death refuses to extradite me. If you send me to the Underworld, perhaps I can find some clues on the way back."
"I will not do that, Mydei Di. Death is not a game."
"... You're right. The reason my people have struggled for a thousand years is perhaps precisely because they take death too lightly."
"So, you're returning home alone, Mydei Di?"
"Returning home... maybe. Now, Castrum Kremnos is not only my hometown, but also the destination of my destiny."
"Try harder, Castorice. Go and accomplish what you must, so that all the hardships we've endured along the way will be worthwhile."
"I will, Mydei Di. I hope we can meet again on the other side of the warm west wind."
At Cloud Stone Market, on one side is the " Pink Fairy " milk tea shop, where March 7th is digesting the news that she will soon inherit the " Years " Core Flame.
On the other side, in front of Hatonus's artisan shop, Mydei walked over with that shimmering cup of milk tea.
"The King of Kremnos, though lacking the seal and ring... possesses the aura of a king, now."
"I am no longer the 'King,' Great Craftsman."
"It doesn't matter, the title. You surpass all the old kings in what you've accomplished."
"I will live up to your trust and make the world no longer ruled by fear."
"But Hatonus, please continue to look after Phainon. I have a feeling that perhaps his fate... is heavier than all of ours combined."
"I remember what happened to Phainon. Return home, brave king. Together with all, I will be here to hear the thunderclap from Castrum Kremnos..."
Mydei nodded, preparing to hand the milk tea in his hand to Hatonus for safekeeping, but was refused by the other party.
"I don't need milk tea."
"Okay."
Looking at the milk tea that was shining so brightly, Mydei seemed to have found a suitable candidate again.
Now, he is a demigod of " Strife " and is about to leave Okhema. Although he doesn't talk to the High Priest often, he can understand the other party's intentions.
Hmm... Perhaps he wanted him to hand it over to those "extraterrestrial visitors." Mydei had a premonition that they would be the ones to stay with Phainon until the end.
So, no sooner had Xing and Dan Heng returned to their private bathhouse from the " Pink Fairy " milk tea shop than Mydei smoothly entered, seamlessly connecting the two.
"... Mydei? When did they arrive?"
"Strangers... no, Trailblazer —I am setting off for Castrum Kremnos," Mydei said.
"If all goes well, we may never meet again. Thank you for everything you've brought to Amphoreus."
Dan Heng expressed his understanding, saying, "Re-examining the past and striding confidently into the future, I've also experienced such struggles."
"Though we haven't had the chance to confide in each other, we've been through so much together... Mydei, you are also an ally of ' Trailblaze '."
This is of great significance. I wish you continued success in your Trailblaze.
Mydei looked at Xing, who seemed to be thinking about what to say...
"Heh~ What are you thinking? Why don't I guess?"
Normally, when parting, one would say something sentimental or inspiring, but this Trailblazer was no ordinary person, and it's hard to guess his thoughts using common sense.
"Are you going to spout nonsense again, Trailblazer?" he asked.
Xing nodded, then put on an extremely sad expression and forced out a few tears:
"... What will we do without you? Waaaaah~"
Mydei was silenced by this move, and he really didn't know what to say.
If you don't know how to respond, just smile.
"... Ha ha."
After a brief exchange of jokes, Mydei returned to the main topic:
"Now that I possess divine authority, I can vaguely sense... your extraordinary importance to the future of Amphoreus."
He took out the milk tea, "This journey may be one of no return. May I entrust my back to you two, and earnestly request that you... continue to assist in the journey of Flame-Chase?"