Peering into the Truth

No longer Savior lifted up by the masses and bearing everything alone, but someone who will transform into the eternally unfallen [Icarus] along with everyone else.

This was Sera's expectation of Phainon, and part of what he considered the most likely plan.

However, this did not determine the fate of Phainon or Amphoreus. Rather, it provided a direction, and how far they could go was entirely up to them.

With unstoppable force, the Dawn's Early Light precisely delivered Sorabis's release.

"It's over."

Phainon held Dawn's Early Light in his hands and stood before him. He had originally intended to plant Dawn's Early Light in the ground as a sign of respect. However, he recalled the words he had spoken when teaching Qin Chen some swordsmanship and when the blade forging this sword was forged for him: one must never let a weapon slip from one's hands.

Hyacine focused her mind and helped Sorabis coalesce into a heroic spirit.

"Sorabis."

A weak female voice rang out from Lunabris beside the group.

"Huh? You can talk?"

Phainon stared wide-eyed, looking utterly shocked.

Lunabris ignored Phainon's words and continued to look at Sorabis.

"Sorabis... you have finally awakened."

First came a muffled hiss, followed by a slightly deep male voice.

"My meaning has been lost for far too long. Finally, the cage of the Black Tide has been opened."

"You, little girl, are you, a descendant of Senios?"

Hyacine stepped forward from behind.

"It is I, Lord Sorabis. My name is Hyacinthia, and my companions of the Chrysos Heirs call me Hyacine."

"..."

Sorabis remained silent for a moment before speaking.

"Hyacinthia, I'm sorry—I couldn't sense even a trace of her presence in you."

Hyacine was not alarmed upon hearing this.

"Lord Sorabis, even though a thousand years have passed and the bloodline of heroes has long since faded, the beliefs of our Sky Clan have never changed. I have come here to fulfill her last wish."

"... How much do you know about her last wishes?"

"Legend has it that the heroine Senios merged with the Titan to support the shattered sky, leaving behind the prophecy: her descendants will eventually return to the sky and take away Aegle's Core Flame."

"...?"

Sorabis sighed.

"Since falling to earth, the legend has changed into this..."

Legend has it that the plot is mostly fictional ♪~

At that Anaxa recalled a song that Sera had hummed softly during his leisure time. He had said it was a song about Amphoreus, as he knew it, but now only part of it was accurate.

Transcending "fate"? Hahahaha -- that's a good topic. I, Anaxagoras, hereby assert that Amphoreus will inevitably transcend his original "fate"!

"Girl, you said you're a doctor?"

Knowing only how to heal and comfort... With such a fragile destiny, what do you intend to rely on to challenge the embodiment of the sky?

Is it because of this group of inexperienced companions behind you?

"Of course, with the longsword in my hand, the heroic soul."

Phainon's resolute voice rang out.

"As you said, we are the Chrysos Heirs who came with Hyacinthia to challenge the heavens, her comrades-in-arms."

You have already witnessed my power.

Mydei silently stepped forward, standing shoulder to shoulder with Phainon. The aura of the "Strife" demigod was no longer restrained, rushing towards them like a sharp blade.

"This is... a demigod?"

Sorabis swallowed the words he was about to say, and instead spoke with a tone of relief.

"Excellent, my successors, I believe you can do it."

Eleven of the twelve Titan have already rested.

Polyxena's nominal identity Thanatos is considered dead in the Scepter's backstage; she's now with her sister. You tell me, doesn't that count as resting in peace? Haha~

"The first destination of the fire chase is the master of this sky fortress."

Please guide us, my two heroic souls. The journey to slay the gods and obtain fire was forged by Senios herself, and even if she cannot witness its end, at least her two companions will bear witness for her."

"That's right!"

Trianne her hips.

"As the first demigod, 'we' also want her companions to bear witness for her!"

"Tribios? You're here too... No, how many versions of yourself do you have left now?"

Sorabis sighed.

"Is this... the price to pay for becoming a demigod?"

"Very well, come with me, let the God of Hunting be restarted. Hyacinthia, the Chrysos Heirs, and the demigods."

I wonder what form He will take under that power...

"I'll be waiting for you at the next stop, Little Hyacine."

Lunabris's voice remained gentle, her tone as if she were speaking to a few children.

At that Anaxa silently followed at the back, using the figures of the crowd to block the eyes of those looking down from the sky. Silence was his current state.

The group arrived at a hall, where Sorabis began to introduce it.

"This is the temple of the Dawnfolk, where the Sons of the Sun once held grand ceremonies to express their gratitude for the gifts of Aegle."

Hyacine looked at Sorabis and asked the question that concerned her most.

"So... are the Sky Titan really favoring the Dawnfolk?"

That's what everyone thought, until Senios's spear pierced through Aegle's rage.

Only then did we finally understand... that Aegle wasn't hiding from the clouds and rain, but rather from the terror lurking in the shadows— the Black Tide.

"It was precisely the threat of the Black Tide that forced the Chrysos Heirs to embark on the Journey of Flame-Chasing, to complete the Re-Creation foretold by the gods."

"In our time, it stirred up a wave of indignation. But you seem different."

"This is all thanks to Tribios and Lady Aglaea."

"Enough with the small talk, activate the armillary sphere and make the embodiment of the sky appear!"

Sorabis remained silent.

As Anaxa used his power to follow behind the group, they arrived in front of the celestial globe without any pause.

Hyacine stepped forward and recited the prayer again.

"... It didn't work?"

"It's nothing, just a minor malfunction. Leave it to me, it'll be fine in no time."

At that Anaxa used her powers to quickly repair the [circuit] damaged by the Black Tide.

Hyacine recited the prayer, and the armillary sphere was successfully used.

But Aegle's eyes disappeared again.

Although it has lost almost all of its sanity, its instincts still drive it away from the darkness.

Keep going, Lunabris awaits you at the next stop.

"Please wait a moment, Your Excellency Sorabis."

Hyacine took a deep breath, looked around at her companions, and spoke to Sorabis.

"To keep their promise to the hero Senios, her descendants spent a thousand years watching over the sky. I think those ancestors who lived for the same ideal generation after generation have the right to know the truth of the legend."

If you don't mind, could you please allow me a glimpse into the history of this place?

Hyacine took out a feather that Cyrene had secretly slipped to her. According to Cyrene, this was Sera had asked her to do. Hyacine thought that this must be the reason.