Starry Sky Railway: Opening Performance - Taixu Sword God

Damianos explained:

"As the Golden War drew to a close, Suspended Peak City held its final festival. But given the situation at the time, very few foreign citizens dared to participate in the competition."

“I was young then, but I still mustered up the courage to go to Suspended Peak City, only to find that the atmosphere of the festival was different from usual.”

"The Suspended Peak Clan seems to be preparing for some kind of mysterious ritual."

"At the time, I felt something was amiss, so I just took a picture outside the city and left... Who could have imagined what would happen next?"

Xia Die understood Damianus's meaning and asked:

"Could you give us this photo? We... are collecting clues about that era."

“Of course, please take it.” Damianos stood up and readily handed the photo to Xia Die.

"If possible, please consider this my compensation."

“Mimi! (Memory...collection complete!)” Pink Mimi flew in a circle in the air, then took out a magic book to record it.

"Mmmmmmm~~ (Hanging... Onward! Help, comrades!)"

"What did it say again, Your Excellency?" Xia Die asked Yan Huan.

"It seems that all the conditions have been met."

Yan Huan stroked her chin and pondered:

"It seems to be able to lead us back to the old city of Suspended Edge."

Although the body itself can do this...

"I see." Xia Die was immediately pleased.

"Then let's head to Xuanfeng City and tell Lord Wan Di the good news."

"Before I depart, I would like to confirm with Lady Aglaia one more time. Please wait a moment, Your Excellency."

Xia Die took out her phone and added Yan Huan to a group chat.

Xia Die typed in the group chat:

[Lady Aglaia, we have completed all preparations and are ready to travel to the past of Suspended Peak City to seek a solution.]

Aglaia replied very quickly.

Thank you for your hard work.

[I will also stabilize the political situation within the city and prepare to coordinate with you from afar.]

[Don't hold back, act according to your heart, Butterfly, we all trust you.]

May the light of enlightenment illuminate our eyes.

Seeing this, Yan Huan also typed:

[Why bring her up? What about me? Don't you trust me?]

Aglaia was silent for a while, then sent a message.

[Mr. Yan Huan, your Earth Beast has been led into the bathhouse by the attendants, and I am watching them clean its body.]

[And then what does this have to do with you encouraging me...?]

Aglaia replied:

[The earth beast pushed the waiters aside and began scrubbing its own back with a brush held in its claws. It even applied massage cream and brushed its own teeth...]

[It just wrote something again, and the servants are going to buy it the food it wants.]

Yan Huan continued typing:

[So what? After hanging out with people for so long, it's not surprising that you can read and write.]

Aglaia then replied:

[But it was written in the ancient script of Xuanfeng City...]

[According to 'Dazhuang's' birth record, it didn't experience that era at all.]

[...It's standing up again to relieve itself, and is heading to the toilet.]

[The scholars from the Garden of Life are gathered here with me, and they hope you can hand over this earth beast to them for their research.]

[They are willing to pay 500,000 liheng coins for this.]

Chapter 1230 They are just mortals

Yan Huan narrowed her eyes and typed resolutely:

[No!]

[Once it's in my hands, it's mine. Tell those guys to get lost, or I'll call the police!]

[I understand what you mean...] Aglaia replied:

[In that case, I'll look after it for you for the time being.]

[Furthermore, I wish you a safe trip, and I trust you as well.]

Yan Huan put down her phone and asked Xia Die:

"By the way, do you have to report everything you do to Aglaia?"

"We're all of the Golden Clan, so why would there be a hierarchy?"

Yan Huan noticed from the moment she entered the city that Aglaia seemed to hold a very high position among the Golden Blood.

"I just didn't want to see her looking so disappointed."

Xia Die placed her hand on her chest and said sincerely:

"Lady Aglaia deserves more gratitude for her contributions to Ohma. But most people only remember her cold side."

She looked at Mimi next to Yan Huan.

"But this isn't the time to talk about these things...it's time to get going."

"Hopefully this little guy can help us recreate the memories of Suspended Peak City."

……

On the other side, a public bathhouse.

Aglaia was watching over the earth beast, while a woman behind her kept talking to her.

“Remember, Aglaia, whether it is the Golden Blood or the Senate, our status is granted by the citizens of Ohma.”

"This earth beast may be the key to our investigation of the Black Tide; driving away scholars is an absurd act!"

"It has nothing to do with the Kuroshio Current."

Aglaia turned around and looked at the woman indifferently.

“Elder Katniss, I do not detect any contamination in my golden thread.”

"That's not up to you to decide," Elder Katniss said, her arms crossed.

"Your golden thread is not omnipotent; it can be unreliable at times."

"Moreover, this creature behaves strangely and should be imprisoned immediately."

"Aglaia, before you presume to overstep your bounds and make judgments that exceed your bounds, think carefully about the Golden War and how many heroes have sacrificed themselves throughout history."

Elder Katniss narrowed her eyes and looked at Tibo, who had a worried expression on her face.

“If you’re not very familiar with that period of history, let her give you a lesson.”

Aglaia was silent for a moment, then spoke:

"Rest assured, Lady Katniss."

"Guided by the oracle, we will overthrow the gods; and in the new world promised by the prophecy, there will no longer be gods above mortals."

"Please trust my judgment."

"Ha...how arrogant." Elder Kayneth glanced disdainfully at Aglaia and said in a deep voice:

"Since you insist, I will accept your promise for the time being."

"The girl who was pampered back then has now grown into a shrewd political animal. Is this something to celebrate? Or something to lament?"

Aglaia answered calmly:

"Times are changing dramatically, and people need to adapt. I am not the only one determined to make changes, Your Excellency."

"My teacher and I have other important matters to attend to, so please excuse us for not seeing us off further."

"Humph!"

"He arbitrarily judged a hero and then took it upon himself to protect a beast of the earth."

"I sincerely hope that at the next council of elders, you won't be the one being judged in the center of the circle!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Elder Katniss left with a cold laugh.

Seeing that Aglaia remained silent, Tibo asked anxiously:

"Aya...are you alright?"

“It’s alright.” Aglaia lowered her head, a faint smile curving her lips.

"But it's just another empty threat, no different from before... it's all a manifestation of their inner fears."

“I’m so sorry, Aya…” Tibo felt very guilty. “If we were more mature, we wouldn’t have let you bear all of this alone.”

"Why apologize, my teacher? You and I were just doing our respective duties..."

“But seeing you being constantly harassed by the Senate still makes us sad and angry,” Tibo said, her voice growing increasingly resentful.

The enormous earth beast stood on its feet in the spring water, scratching its chubby belly with its claws, silently watching the two.

“Do you want me to slit their throats with gold thread? That would be a piece of cake.” Aglaia gave a faint smile.

"With just your approval, I can make the Senate a thing of the past."