"Tell me the truth of this world?"
"Just a small promise?"
"That doesn't sound like a bad deal?"
After hearing Aglaea's words, Little Gui couldn't help but mutter to herself.
However,
just to be safe.
She still asked: [What if I can't make the promise?]
"Can you feel it? The golden thread ripples. It tells me you still harbor a trace of doubt about Okhema's sincerity. I must dispel this concern."
The smile at the corner of Aglaea's mouth slowly faded.
Replaced by solemnity.
She spoke in a slightly sorrowful tone:
"Earlier, the bath spirits told you the legends of Amphoreus, but they were unwilling to reveal the cruelty beneath those legends."
"—The Titan gods who once ruled the world have now become the source of corruption plaguing Amphoreus. An unknowable force has altered most of them, summoning forth wrath and madness.
Here comes the important part!
Little Gui set aside all other thoughts.
Preparing to carefully analyze the content of the upcoming conversation!
"And now, the Black Tide sweeps across the world, the earth sinks into eternal night, and only Okhema, under the protection of the Worldbearing Titan Kephale, retains the last glimmer of light."
"The Chrysos Heirs gathered here are the world's only hope. People revere us as Heroes, guardians, saviors..."
"...hoping we will strike down the gods, seize the Kindling, pull divine authority from their thrones, and gather it into human hands."
"When all the Kindling is collected, the miracle of creation will manifest, and the shattered world will be reborn."
"This is Amphoreus's journey of pursuing the Kindling—a group of Heroes embarking on a god-slaying journey to obtain twelve Kindlings and achieve the great feat of re-creation."
"We are trapped in an apocalypse, yet we must guide countless people toward the mountaintop. Okhema urgently needs more allies to become our steadfast support."
"Perhaps, you are the reinforcements the Chrysos Heirs have been waiting for."
As Aglaea spoke these words,
the barrage of comments kept refreshing!
...
"I finally understand!"
"TL;DR: All 12 Titans must die, replaced by the current Chrysos Heirs."
"Unless something unexpected happens, I might become the thirteenth Chrysos Heir..."
"We are the surprise force!"
"Good grief, according to the prophecy, even the Worldbearing Titan will eventually be defeated by humans..."
"Don't worry, the wording will be very euphemistic—like inheriting the mission, passing on the glory, or 'you can rest now'..."
"Damn, humans are so ruthless!!"
...
Little Gui nodded thoughtfully.
This matches the content of the Amphoreus Hero Chronicles!
[Saving the world is our specialty.]
Aglaea sighed, "You must have personally experienced many miracles to say that without hesitation."
"Perhaps I am a bit impatient... For Amphoreus, I am willing to give it a try."
"I have already bared my heart to you. Now, I only ask for one promise from you."
"Please promise me: No matter what, do not reveal the existence of the world beyond the sky to the citizens."
The latter half of this sentence was highlighted in golden subtitles, signifying its great importance!
[Why?]
"Because Okhema's time is running out, and I do not wish to give people false hope... The world has been deeply hurt by it."
As soon as these words were spoken,
many players joined the discussion!
...
"Got it, Amphoreus's sky is fake ()"
"On the contrary, I think this cuts off the possibility of people here going to the outside world."
"It shouldn't be about cutting it off, but guiding people to believe in themselves, to achieve victory through humanistic spirit, their own will, and strength."
"Just like in some worlds, without the existence of an outside world, everyone can unite and fight together. Once they know, there will definitely be those who want to flee, and disunity is terrifying."
"Don't forget, Amphoreus also has a Sky Titan. Trying to escape might come with a terrible price!"
"The Chrysos Heirs are very tacitly choosing to conceal our identities. Something feels off about this!"
"It's over! Since Aglaea told us not to reveal it, it will definitely be revealed!"
...
Little Gui licked her lips.
The comments were right!
The atmosphere has been built up to this point.
It's likely that our identities will be revealed for some reason soon!
What kind of turmoil will it cause in Amphoreus then?
No,
first, we should worry about
whether Aglaea will "punish" us.
Then we'll have no choice but to confront her with force...
Oh no!
Me, fighting Aglaya!?
At this moment, Little Gui felt as if she had received guidance from The Finality, glimpsing a corner of the future plot.
Because of the leak, we fight the Chrysos Heirs...
Then get hunted...
And in this situation, a mysterious pink-haired girl suddenly appears, bringing unexpected news...
She tapped her head.
Feeling like her imagination has been a bit too wild lately!
What a waste not to write novels!
Back to the story!
[I'll do my best...]
Choosing the most euphemistic option.
Aglaea then said solemnly, "With that, the promise is made. Thank you."
"If this ceremony made you uncomfortable, I apologize. But please understand... I had no choice."
"Though I would love to hear your story, for now... I have taken up too much of your time. Mr. Dan Heng seems a bit impatient—his anxiety is disturbing the water."
"Take a tour of the Holy City with him and see how people make a living in difficult times. Later, I will prepare gifts for our two distinguished guests."
"Take a tour of the Holy City with Mr. Dan Heng and see how people make a living in difficult times. Later, I will prepare gifts for our two distinguished guests."
...
"Dan Heng: When will the Trailblazer arrive? I'm growing a bit anxious waiting (trying to part the waters of the bath)."
"The Little Azure Dragon is worried about us, how sweet!"
"Does Teacher Dan Heng have separation anxiety?"
"Dan Heng: If you don't come back soon, I'll tear the Sea of Hearts apart!"
...
"Sigh..."
"These comments are really annoying."
Aboard the Astral Express.
Dan Heng saw the comments about himself and shook his head helplessly.
He focused more on the information revealed in Aglaea's words.
Why couldn't the existence of the world beyond be disclosed?
What did this mean for Amphoreus?
If they encountered such a situation in the storyline when heading to Amphoreus next, how should they respond?
"The key information we have so far is still too limited..."
"But if we make good use of this point, it might serve as a breakthrough."
At that moment.
Himeko approached.
She said softly, "Dan Heng, still thinking about the storyline?"
"The Conductor plans to hold a route meeting to decide who will go to Amphoreus."
Dan Heng looked up.
He replied, "There shouldn't be a need for such trouble now. With March not here, Stelle and I can take the lead."
"This also aligns with the storyline of Honkai: Star Rail, to avoid any other variables."
Himeko smiled. "Hmm... that works."
"Once decided, we'll begin the warp jump."
"I've gathered some concerning news. Besides the players, it seems the Corporation is also planning to take action."
"The Trailblaze to Amphoreus is urgent."
...
"Amphoreus undoubtedly holds immeasurable strategic value..."
At a branch of the Interastral Peace Corporation.
Inside the Marketing Development Department conference room.
At this moment.
The circular conference table was surrounded by high-ranking officials from the Marketing Development Department.
The atmosphere was extremely tense.
Everyone wore serious expressions, as if facing a formidable enemy!
Finally,
someone spoke up again: "Director, with all due respect, we were already behind during the Jarilo- incident."
"The City of Preservation, Belobog..."
"That should have been an asset for our Marketing Development Department."
"Yet now, the outcome is... the liaison between Jarilo- and the Corporation is entirely handled by Topaz and her team from the Strategic Investment Department."
Another person chimed in immediately: "What does the Strategic Investment Department know about market development!"
"So many planets in the universe have been saved and transformed by us, turning harsh environments into habitable cities..."
"We even provided job opportunities for the locals. They should be grateful to us!"
As the group grew increasingly agitated.
The Director gently tapped the table.
The conference room fell silent instantly.
He spoke: "Of course, this time, we must seize the initiative."
"A world that Herta values certainly possesses its necessary worth."
"I have already contacted the Memokeeper liaising with the Light Cone project team. She will find a path to Amphoreus for us."
"Upon entering Amphoreus, the first priority is to establish a Credits system, help them end their apocalyptic crisis, profit from it, and ultimately purchase the entire planet..."
"You're all familiar with this business process, so I won't elaborate further."
"I've already approved the relevant applications, and additionally..."
The director paused briefly,
then spoke word by word:
"This time, we must be prepared for public relations,"
"I don't want to see any more negative comments about the Marketing Development Department."
As the words fell,
someone excitedly stood up.
"We guarantee the mission will be completed, Director!"
"This time, we will definitely seize the market!"
...…