"She fought her way through all the challenges to reach the final stage of the Kremnos Festival, just one step away from winning the peace oath for the Child of the Sky."
"But... she was ultimately defeated by the brave warrior who was overseeing the battle at the time."
"I haven't researched the details of the fighting at the festival; I only read in the scrolls that 'it was a glorious duel.'"
"But behind the glorious duel... lies a tragic end."
"Shortly after the festival ended, my grandmother's condition worsened, and she eventually passed away far from home... This stele is the last memorial left by the Kremnosians in accordance with her last wishes."
"And the death of my grandmother caused the already crumbling, Duskglow Courtyard, under the shadow of war, to finally disintegrate."
Dan Heng caught the key phrase. " The Kremnos Warrior who fought her to the death..."
"... It's Craterus."
"But you still saved his life, even though he took your loved one."
"Seeing him lying on the ground, severely wounded and bleeding profusely... I find it hard to express the complex emotions I felt at that moment."
"But when I heard that Lord Craterus had taken a heavy blow while protecting citizens from attacks by the Black Tide Creatures, my doubts vanished."
Hyacine's lips curled up slightly. "In Phainon's words, he must have become a 'better person'."
"Only a strong enough heart can Guild to forgive. You are no less than your ancestors, Hyacine."
"Hey... you're getting better and better at chatting, Little Dan." Hyacine put her hands on her hips.
"In her last diary entry, Grandmother wrote that she hoped that when the call of duty came, the descendants of the Sky Clan would bring the message of departure to her spirit left behind in the world."
"When she discovers that it was her beloved granddaughter who woke her up... I wonder how the grandmother will react?"
And so, Hyacine repeated her words from the Vortex of Genesis.
"... I will return to the heavens with the heroes from the Prophecy to retrieve the Core Flame."
"Ancestors, please bestow your generous blessings..."
A flash of blue light appeared, and the grandmother of the Hyacine Hyacinthia, appeared successfully.
"This is... the world of the living? Wait, you, could you be...?" Hyacinthia locked her gaze onto Hyacine at a glance.
"Grandmother—it is I, your Hyacinthia."
" Hyacinthia, my little hummingbird! Why you... How could it be you who awakened me?"
Hyacinthia gasped in disbelief.
"I never imagined this would happen... I thought that when this day came, I would feel at peace for all my ancestors."
"But now... now, I can't even fully enjoy the joy of being reunited with you!"
Do you remember... when I was just eight years old, and you and my father took me to my first sky ritual?
"At that time, you let me choose one of four accessories: the Sun Bracelet representing nobility, the Thunder Bracelet representing strength, the Ice and Snow Ring symbolizing wisdom, and the Glowing Pendant signifying friendliness..."
"Grandma, do you remember the choice I made back then?"
"Back then... you chanted your innocent prayers, drawing a glimmer of light to that unassuming pendant..." Hyacinthia recalled.
"Yes. And your reaction was somewhat surprising—because in the past few hundred years, no Sky Clan child has made the same choice as me."
" Hyacinthia... I once thought you were a timid child." Hyacinthia looked down at Hyacine, "You have little interest in weapons and martial arts, and your personality lacks the strength and resilience of our race."
"But I always tell myself: there's nothing wrong with that. If my little hummingbird can live her life in optimism and kindness, it's by no means a misfortune for her."
"I never imagined that the heavy responsibility of retrieving the Aegle Core Flame would truly fall on your shoulders..."
"Please don't worry about me, Grandmother. In my opinion, what defines the bloodline of the Child of the Sky is not just outstanding strength, but also our talent for shaping the world."
"A thousand years ago, when the world desperately needed a hero who dared to challenge the gods, the heroine Senios stepped forward, ushering in the era of Flame-Chase..."
"... And as the Journey of Flame-Chase draws to a close, the ravaged world before us desperately cries for healing."
"What a wonderful coincidence—a thousand-year-old epic of heroes begins with 'the sky,' and also concludes with 'the sky'..."
"Heh... you're still as optimistic as ever, just like when you were a kid."
Hyacinthia said with relief, knowing that Hyacinthia was a strong, optimistic, and kind girl.
"Since you've made up your mind, then carry your belief through to the end, Hyacinthia."
"Return to the heavens with my blessing, and look down upon this world that is about to be saved."
"Grandma... thank you. But I have one last request."
"Speak, Hyacinthia. We should still have time."
Before you leave, could you please tell me the legend of the Sky Heroes one more time, just like you did back then?
"Heh..." Hyacinthia chuckled softly, "Then you must listen carefully, my dearest little hummingbird. After all, this is the last time..."
Several days later, the group gathered at Dawncloud Cliff, preparing to head to the " Dome Stronghold " Eye of Dawn and Dusk.
Xing is all ready to go, Mimi is conserving her energy in her hourglass necklace.
Just to be on the safe side, for this expedition against the "Sky" Titan Egler, Xing specifically brought March 7, who is capable of both anti-air and melee combat!
Hey~ March 7th, your leisurely days at the " Pink Fairy " milk tea shop should come to an end.
"We've passed the 'Trial of Years,' so it seems we should now be considered true 'Demigods of Years '!"
"That's right... Wait, is Dan Heng the only one who hasn't participated in the trial yet?"
Xing and March 7th both looked at Dan Heng, revealing intriguing smiles.
"Teacher Dan Heng, you can't fall behind!"
Dan Heng:...
Teacher Dan Heng remained silent, only coldly uttering one sentence. "You didn't sleep in this time?"
"Hmph, I never let important matters delay me, so how could I possibly sleep in?"
Xing nodded in agreement. Although she was abstract, she would never hold back when it came to serious matters!
At this moment, Phainon walked towards the three of them. "Are you ready, comrades? If nothing unexpected happens... this will be our last battle fighting side by side."
"If the isolation of Amphoreus from the heavens is indeed a curse cast by Aegle, then after today, you will be able to return home."
Upon hearing this, March 7th seemed to realize something. "Sigh... After 'Re-Creation, ' will I be reborn as Titan again?"
"That's troublesome. We have to get you home before ' Re-Creation ' happens."
"Let's save the sentimental farewell for the future; let's let the emotions build up in our hearts first. Besides, we were playing with the leopards at the beach earlier... bump bump..."
Phainon looked at Xing, "... cough, didn't you teach me a phrase during the seal ramming game?"
"Ah, the number of non-existent Remembrance has increased!"