Xingtie: Starting with an in-depth analysis of the Yellow Springs

[Jean: Wind... Wendy, Barbara had actually suspected it for a while, and you didn't deliberately hide your identity.]

[Silver Wolf: Kafka has no sense of fear, her Blade is cursed with immortality, and she suffers from entropy loss. Sigh, I'm the most normal one among the Star Core Hunters.]

[Black Tower: Kid, of course you have flaws, like... your figure.]

[Silver Wolf: Are you trying to die?!]

Chapter 249 A Long and Ancient History

"She speaks so poetically..." Xing glanced at Danheng.

Danheng nodded, "Indeed, it's on par with Sunday."

Bai Er looked troubled. "Nicardoli's clone..."

"...Has my test not yet arrived?"

Aglaia said calmly, "Following a thread of fate, you've laid the first stroke of the opening chapter. How does it feel?"

"To be honest, it's not that great. I thought it would be more difficult," Bai E said, sounding quite relaxed.

"Teacher Tian followed those fleeing soldiers; was that also part of the plan?"

Aglaia: "Of course. We anticipated this attack and weren't going to waste a golden opportunity."

"After Nicardoli fell into madness, its fortress vanished into the mist, its whereabouts unknown. But now, contrary to its usual behavior, it has launched an offensive against Ohma..."

"Then the holy city will also uncover its hiding place and sound the horn of counterattack."

As expected of Aglaia, she planned every step meticulously.

"It's truly a series of interconnected events," Bai E exclaimed in admiration.

“I promised them that once things had settled down, I would answer all the questions about Onphalus for our allies.”

“But Ohmma has just escaped a disaster, and there are still many shaken people who need to be comforted. Agrea, could you do that for me?”

Aglaia acquiesced and turned to smile.

“These two distinguished guests have devoted themselves to the Holy City, so I will naturally treat them well.”

Then he said something profound.

“This is not the only case where something that is not in prophecy is woven into my destiny.”

Bai E, however, seemed not to have grasped the implied meaning and extended an invitation.

"Gentlemen, come find me at Marble Market when you're tired of the stories. I owe you a treat, after all."

[Star: Are you treating us like a football? Even though we come from outer space, this is a bit much.]

[Bai E: I'm really sorry, my understanding of history is not comprehensive, I really didn't mean to decline.]

[Himeko: As the leader of the Golden Clan, it's normal for Lady Aglaia to be more cautious, but your statement seems to imply that you intend to use Hoshi and Danheng.]

[Aglaia: After all, you two are not beings who exist within the prophecy.]

[Walter: Do you feel the same way now?]

[Aglaia: Mr. Walter, the images of the Star Train members are deeply ingrained in Onpharos, becoming the faith of some people. Moreover, past experiences have shown that you are not the enemy.]

[Aglaia: Please allow me to apologize, but this invitation was sincere.]

[Gallach: Forget everything else, can you please stop using those gold wires to spy on us?]

[Aglaia: Of course.]

[Gallach: That's more like it; that's how trust between people is built step by step.]

After Bai E left.

Aglaia laughed and said, "So, where should we begin?"

“Ms. Aglaia, could you wait a moment?” Danheng asked.

"Now that the storm has passed, we want to accomplish a mission first: to leave a beacon of pioneering spirit here."

“I assure you, this will not have any negative consequences—please treat it as a ritual of the journey.”

Aglaia asked in confusion, "A pioneer... a beacon..."

These were all terms she had never heard of before, and she was curious to see what this outsider stuff was like.

"It's alright. Please make yourselves at home."

Xing took out a crystal, placed it on the ground, and it instantly expanded into a rotating beacon.

Dan Heng smiled for the first time in a long time, "Now Onpharos also has a boundary anchor... another big step in the expansion."

It can be said that with this simple anchor point, even if the two of them return to the train now, they will gain a large amount of pioneering fuel.

Xing raised his fist high, "Praise Avi!"

[Fireworks: Like 'no'... Aha!]

[Simulated Aha: I'll give you a thumbs up.]

[Black Tower: Aha! Go back here, the simulated universe needs you.]

[Simulated Aha: Aha doesn't like this fake world, I'm going to have some fun, Aha wants to find Train Conductor Pam.]

[Pam: Don't come any closer, Pam!]

[Ying: Your Lezi God and Akivili seem to have a very abnormal relationship, and it's a bit too human.]

[Silver Wolf: You don't know this, do you? It's said that Aha's number one pleasure envoy is Akivili.]

[Sambo: Our God of Joy can also be the First Pioneer.]

"...You mean Akivili, right?" Dan Heng was unsurprised.

Danheng was almost immune to Xing's strange ideas.

Aglaia observes the anchor point, objects she has never seen in Onpharos, and unfamiliar powers.

"What a wonderful start to the journey. I am becoming more and more curious about the origins of the two of you."

"But at this moment, please allow me to fulfill my duties as a host... The following conversation is going to be a bit long, distinguished guests, let's find a suitable place to listen."

Aglaia then led the way for the two.

As for trust, you might perceive unfamiliar visitors or forces as outwardly polite but inwardly brimming with suspicion.

Of course, the same applies to Danheng.

"This place is called Marble Palace, which is the public bathhouse in Ohm. Normally, the atmosphere would be more lively."

After a moment, Aglaia stopped.

"This is it."

"The two of you are newcomers, and you must have many doubts about the Titans, the Golden Blood, and the Oracles in people's minds."

"Before answering specific questions, I would like to show you the history of Onphalus."

Aglaia looked toward the center of the baths, where there was a platform shaped like a fountain.

"The spirits of the bath are dancing; this pool of spiritual water is a gift from the Titan of the Ocean, and it will take you two back to the distant past."

"Now, please immerse yourself in the bath and listen to the warm water tell its story."

Xing scratched her head, a little embarrassed, "Do I really have to stand in the water?"

Aglaia chuckled. "Don't worry, if necessary... I'll look away."

[Sino: Eyesight, the line is the golden thread, so you also...]

[Al-Hysen: Ahem, don't jump in every time there's a pun.]

[Rin: Wow, summer's here too! We can finally wear our swimsuits and go to the beach!]

[Zhe: That's absolutely amazing!]

[Star: Why don't I have any new clothes? I want a swimsuit too! Swimsuit Firefly, Kaffa...]

Xing waded through the water to the center of the bathhouse.

Aglaia followed closely behind, and when she saw the star arrive at the location, she began to chant incantations.

"Silence...feelings are far more sincere and better at resolving doubts than clauses. Close your eyes, let the warmth embrace you, and listen to the story of the sea with your skin."

“The spiritual water will explain to you the past and present life of Onphalus.”

A phantom blue butterfly flutters about; it is the spirit of the bathhouse.

A deep, ethereal male voice rang out, and the history of Onphalus was narrated in detail.

"In the beginning, the world was a void."

"The three gods wove time, space, and laws, laying the foundation for the birth of all things."

Chapter 250 Bath

"The three gods supported the sky, the earth, and the sea, creating a fertile ground for the budding of life."

"Then Cephala, the throne of the whole world, the father of all living beings—walks in the world, rejoicing at the creation of its fellow creatures, and lamenting the loneliness of the gods."

"It then created a clay sculpture for itself and shared its golden divine blood with the clay figure, giving it the breath of life."

"The wise Sersis [reason] rushed to the scene, broke open the fruit growing on the branch, and bestowed reason upon the clay figure, enabling it to learn to think."

"The noble Meneta, with her romantic curiosity, bestowed upon the clay figure eyes that yearn for beauty and a heart that seeks love, teaching it to be captivated by its own beauty."

"And so, the first human was born."

"A fleeting golden age, when all things grow and civilization expands. There is neither sickness nor disaster in the world; stones do not wear down and people have no end."

“Until the three calamities descended upon the world: treachery, strife, and death. The brief period of prosperity burst like dewdrops, and the world was swallowed by black tides and waves of blood.”

"Fear spread like a plague across the world, its taste more intoxicating than any secret brew. Mortals turned against each other, and war in the name of the gods unveiled the curtain on a chaotic era."

"The wrath of the gods shrouded the earth and the heavens; no one could escape its reach. The end of a thousand-year war of the gods led to a shattered world, an era marching towards destruction..."

After listening for a long time, Xing felt even more tired than going to school, even though she only attended the origami university for a few hours.

The sleeping elf was fighting with the bathhouse elf in her mind. Hearing so many unfamiliar words in such a short time, she inevitably felt a bit confused and didn't quite understand what she was hearing.

Aglaia sensed the anxiety and unease emanating from Xing.

“Bathhouse fairy, please listen to me. Please continue your story to this distinguished guest using the words she prefers—”

The bathhouse sprites suddenly split into two, and their voices changed to childlike female voices—in other words, Tibo's voices.

"Alright! Sit up, sit down, Onphalus's history lesson is about to continue!"

Xing scratched her head sheepishly, "Is this what it means to cater to someone's preferences?"

[Fireworks: Hoshi, I didn't expect you to like little girls!]

[Fou: Death penalty! Death penalty!]

[Star: Haha, don't you guys think their voices are really nice, and their personalities are all so different? They're just so cute!]

[Tian: Little Grey, do you like me, or Tibao/Tining?]

[Star: I want them all.]

[Danheng: I think the previous explanations were more interesting.]

"In the beginning, Onpharos was chaos!"

"Then, the three Fate Titans wove the laws of the world; the three Pillar Titans created the earth, the sea, and the sky; the three Creation Titans created life, you, and me..."

Finally, three villainous Titans descended upon the world, unleashing a terrible catastrophe!

"The Titans were enraged, and none of them would give way to the other. Their people also began to hate each other and fight each other."

"This war of the gods lasted for a very, very long time, bringing misfortune to all living beings in heaven and on earth. Until one day... something terrible happened!"

"A divine oracle has appeared! It has suddenly descended upon Onpharos—"

"The oracle of the three phases said there was only one way to end this war—"

"That is to gather a group of powerful heroes, powerful enough to challenge the twelve Titans and rekindle their flame. In this way, the wrath of the gods will be appeased and the world can return to peace."