"Ha, a 'surprise'... Someone else has said something similar to me. She's particularly good at stargazing and divination, especially with cards—look, it's the set you're looking at."
"If Phainon has friends like this, then you must be quite familiar with all kinds of divination techniques?"
Phainon shook his head. "No, I know nothing."
"I've never really believed in using cards or hip stones to predict fate since I was a child."
"If the auspicious signs mentioned in the divination are true, then my hometown, Aedes Elysiae, will not have disappeared."
"Don't forget, we still have Teacher Trinnon. Compared to her unerring predictions, all divination is nothing but a smokescreen, or a pre-rehearsed sophistry."
Xing has a different perspective. "While we should view it with a critical eye... there's nothing wrong with believing it occasionally."
"Divination... in other people's eyes, may be a kind of spiritual guidance."
"Fate always casts a shadow on people's path, making it difficult for them to clearly see their future."
That's why people need divination; they just want to give themselves a little reason, to muster the courage to cross that unknown path...
"What if the divination results in a bad outcome?" Xing asked.
"It's precisely because the outcomes can be good or bad that divination has meaning. Even bad omens are a form of guidance; at the very least, they can raise people's awareness, right?"
Hearing Mimi's words, Phainon frowned slightly. "Strange... Someone I know said something similar."
"Looking back, every time she interpreted the cards for me, I would feel inexplicably uneasy... even though I didn't believe in the results of the divination."
"Perhaps it's because of her tone?" Phainon guessed. " Cyrene can describe a complete fantasy so vividly that it immersed me in it as a child."
"Oh, by the way. I always carry with me a deck of cards she used to play. Would you like to see it?"
Phainon took out the " Savior " card that he had treasured since childhood.
Wow... it's so exquisite! I really want to own a brand like this.
"We need to design a set of cards specifically for Mimi, otherwise her claws won't be able to hold them," Xing revealed the heartbreaking truth.
"Oh, now that you mention it, it's true! It would be even better if it were made of a different material, like crystal!"
"Speaking of which, Xing, there's something I haven't told you guys yet. Do you remember the first time we went to the Sanctum of Prophecy?"
"Back then, perhaps it was the mystery posed to us by the deceased Oronyx..."
Before he could finish speaking, Phainon suddenly turned around.
"... Who's there?!"
call out!
A hidden arrow came flying, but Xing easily blocked it with his baseball bat. Looking up, he saw several assassins in black instantly surrounding the three of them.
"Who are you...?"
"Oh no! An assassin!"
Mimi clenched her little fists, "These people... they don't seem to have any good intentions..."
"Black clothing... masks adorned with gold and blood decorations..." Phainon quickly recognized the assassins, "... the ' Purgers '."
"Heh... to be able to call us by our names directly, it seems you're quite knowledgeable about the lost history of Amphoreus, Phainon," said the captain of the " Purgers."
"What are you cleaning? Clothes or the car?"
"Your friend seems quite interested in us. Perhaps you could explain this to her, Your Excellency Phainon? Out of courtesy..."
Phainon crossed his arms. "... During the Golden War, in order to fight against the Chrysos Heirs, several city-states gathered an assassin force underground, named the ' Purgers '."
"Their duty is to wipe people with golden blood from the world. Assassination, poisoning, political persecution—they will stop at nothing to achieve this goal."
Upon hearing this, the captain of the Purgers snorted coldly, his tone filled with dissatisfaction:
"These historical materials seem to be somewhat biased, glossing over the heinous crimes of the Chrysos Heirs in abusing divine power and brazenly instigating war in order to vilify the achievements of their ancestors..."
"Could you please tell me the name of the author of this unofficial history, Your Excellency Phainon? I don't want the innocent children of Okhema to be poisoned by this fellow's embellished writings."
Ye Yan.
Xing Ling suddenly uttered a name that was completely unfamiliar to the Purgers.
Phainon:?
"Partner, is it really okay to frame someone like this?" He looked at Xing, puzzled.
" Ye Yan?" the Purgers Captain repeated the name. "Hmph, I'll remember that."
" The Purgers should have remained obediently in the dust of history. The Citizens' Assembly has once again legitimized the mission of the Chrysos Heirs, as for you..."
Phainon's gaze swept over the group of Purgers. "Not a single citizen will vote for you executioners in the shadows."
"So what? We've long since given up on expecting understanding... They've become accustomed to peaceful lives... They've long forgotten the calamities sown by generations of the Chrysos Heirs in power!"
"Nonsense! Did you all come all the way to the Grove just to have a good argument?" Phainon glared at the Purgers.
"You're very straightforward, Phainon. I enjoy dealing with people like you. And you can probably guess why we're here before you all..."
Xing pouted, "Just a few people like that, the Senate seems to be underestimating me a bit."
"Calm down, Xing. The fact that they dared to step out of the shadows means they have enough leverage to deter us."
"My shoulders are sore, and my sword is getting dull... but cutting off your tongues? That's more than enough."
Meanwhile, in the holy city of Okhema
Tribbie brought Hyacine to the temporary " Duskglow Courtyard " spot. "How is it, Little Hyacine? Isn't this place suitable?"
"Although the place is a bit small, the natural light is perfect!"
"Thank you, Teacher Tribbie! Now, the Duskglow Courtyard can be reborn in Okhema!"
"Dudu~" Little Ica, the flying pony next to them, also chirped a few times.
"Do you like it here, Little Ica?"
"Beep... beep beep!"
Tribbie laughed along, "Hehe~ It's so bright here, shouldn't you change its name? Like... Brightglow Courtyard," how about that?
"Teacher Tribbie is right. However..." The name " Duskglow Courtyard " carries the long history of the Sky People, and I still want it to continue.
"Oh right... what was it recorded in the legend again? Hmm..." Tribbie tried hard to remember.
"Hey... does Teacher Tribbie forget things too?"
"... We've just not prepared for a lesson in a long time, so we're a little rusty! Give us some time, and we'll definitely remember!"
Tribbie suddenly clapped her hands, "... Ah, I just remembered! ' Kremnos and the Firmament,' Volume 3, Chapter 5--"
" The Knight of Dawn's Thunder Senios shot down the Eye of Dawn and Dusk and Dusk, marking the end of the long, century-long divine war between Nikador and Aegle..."