"You're right, my teacher. My solitary journey of seeking truth is about to reach a new beginning; I must set off—"
"--May we meet again before the truth, my teacher."
My thoughts returned to the "citizens' assembly," where the shouts of the onlookers had not yet subsided.
What are you waiting for? Vote now!
"Behold, Cerces —at this moment, at the center of the world, I will write the final step of proof..."
"--The truth is just one step away here."
In the blink of an eye, Anaxa's vision changed again.
"Teacher... I've completed the proof you wanted."
In the sea of flowers in the Underworld, Castorice stood beside Polyxena, conveying a message to Anaxa.
Anaxa, then trembled all over before bursting into laughter.
Hahahaha~ Hahahahahahaha!
He covered his face with one hand and looked at the pottery shard that would determine the course of the " Journey of Flame-Chase " with the other.
"Thank you, Castorice."
Then, Anaxa casually tossed the pottery shard, and it landed smoothly above the sign "Continue the Journey of Flame-Chase ".
The answer is obvious.
"Without a doubt, I will choose the ' Journey of Flame-Chase '!"
"I have revealed the truth of the world—"
At that Anaxa raised her arms, and her laughter became even more intense.
"The balance has been broken, the outcome is clear. By the Kephale and Talanton, in the name of the Audience of Divine Ordeals, I see—"
Lygus ' was about to read the proclamation, Canis rudely interrupted him from behind:
"No... Lygus, wait...!"
She glared at Anaxa in the center of the arena, gritting her teeth. " Anaxa... what are you doing? Are you crazy?"
"I'll prepare the torture befitting you... and you'd better use that clever brain of yours to remember the price of betrayal...!" Canis said angrily.
"Remember? I said that this is precisely one of my most valuable talents."
"You went to such lengths... just to help them complete their foolish Journey of Flame-Chase?!"
"Acting? Wrong. Even though I'm naturally suspicious, I've always been known for my honesty."
"You've misunderstood, Lady Canis." Anaxa shook his head. "You don't understand me. I have no interest in your pathetic political games."
"All camps and stances are a joke, without exception. My choice has never changed..."
"Only I myself am the sole and certain truth."
' Lygus ' turned to Canis and said, 'Your Excellency Canis, under the watchful eyes of the citizens, we should uphold the spirit of democracy and respect the parliamentary outcome.'
"I have seen— Okhema has chosen her destiny. The Citizens' Assembly has decided to continue supporting the Journey of Flame-Chase!"
"This resolution will be posted in front of the Wall of Heroes' Names, so that all citizens may know the future of the city-state."
"You...!"
Canis was so angry she could barely speak.
Anaxa became interested. "Looks like some people aren't quite done yet. Alright, let me add another touch to this event."
"Interesting." ' Lygus ' echoed him, "Elders, citizens, please be quiet!"
" Anaxagoras of the Grove of Epiphany requests to make a declaration to the Assembly. Please, all of you, linger so that you may hear his declaration."
"Gentlemen! Just now, you yourselves decided the fate of Amphoreus. As a supporter of the Journey of Flame-Chase, I am very pleased with your choice—"
"However, I regret to inform you that I still have serious doubts about this result and demand a challenge to this resolution!"
At that Anaxa's tone became more forceful. "Tell me! How many of you here dare to swear to Kephale the end of ' Re-Creation ' will surely be, as you Chrysos Heirs have said, a beautiful new world free from Calamity and madness?"
After hearing this, the citizens and elders who were watching continued to whisper among themselves.
Why is no one willing to raise their hand to answer? Do I have to call on someone?
"Alright. You over there, trying to sound profound, do you dare swear an oath to everyone here?"
The more composed citizen was speechless, unsure of what to say.
"No? Next one. You, the one with the stupid look on your face, yes, you, do you dare to vouch for me against the Titan?"
"What's going on?" the citizen asked, puzzled.
"Hmph, trash!" Anaxa searched for a new target. "Then let's see if you can keep your nose in the air. With all that ability, can you guarantee the Journey of Flame-Chase is the best choice?"
"Who are you calling names, you brat?!"
The arrogant citizen did not give his answer.
Anaxa couldn't help but laugh again, "Hahaha~ You can't answer any of them?"
"Alright, Phainon, since you've given such a grand speech, I'd like to ask: how confident are you really?"
" Teacher Anaxa...?" Phainon asked, confused.
Aglaea crossed her arms, making no attempt to stop him. "Let him... continue performing."
"Ha! Look! Even you Phainon and Aglaea, don't have this guts!"
"What's even more absurd is that, apart from me, no one else could promise this wonderful vision! Yet the conference, in its ignorance, rashly passed this resolution?"
"However, don't worry, everyone. Fortunately, I've known all too well what you good-for-nothings are made of. That's why I'm here to give you all one last lesson!"
"Listen up, all of you! Now, I, Anaxagoras of the Grove of Epiphany, will tell you this—"
Anaxa raised his voice deliberately, saying that people nowadays only care about the result, not the process, and he needed to correct this viewpoint:
"Everything promised by the Journey of Flame-Chase is certain: for the Kephale, the Phainon of Aedes Elysiae, will reshape us all in a new world with his complete and intact Remembrance!"
"What...?"
Upon hearing this, Phainon himself was stunned.
"That's right, the Titan who carried the Core Flame were the Chrysos Heirs of the past, and the Chrysos Heirs who carried the same Core Flame are the Titan of the future—"
"And all our souls will live on forever under the Miracle of the Worldbearing —I promise that everything under the protection of Kephale will surely enter that new world!"
The corners of ' Lygus's ' mouth slightly turned up, a truly unmistakable official spoiler.
"Wow~ Did he read the ' Script '?" came Silver Wolf's slightly shocked voice from the communicator.
Canis was completely dumbfounded; her focus was entirely different. "What... even in the afterlife, we'll still have to worship you...?!"
"Shut up! You blasphemous dog, don't even think about spreading your heresies! What evidence do you have...?"
"I told you not to interrupt me! But since you asked, I'll answer you: my basis comes from experiments on the body of the Kephale— "
"Indeed, gentlemen! With the tacit approval of Canis and the entire Senate, I used alchemy to fuse my soul with the divine, thereby revealing everything concerning ' Re-Creation '!"