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

“There is no justice in divine punishment, and as the guardian of Ohma, I am also powerless.” Aglaia crossed her arms; how she longed to break free of this prison.

"This is a world ruled by the Titans, a world that must be overthrown by the Golden Blood."

"There is only one thing I can do about this, and that is to ensure that the two of you... have no ulterior motives."

Aglaia stopped answering and instead turned cold. "Three steps, Xiaodie."

“...Yes, Ms. Aglaia.” Xia Die obeyed the order.

“I will test you with four questions. A dishonest answer will make the gold thread tremble, while a sincere response will leave you calm and undisturbed.”

"And the number of times the gold thread trembles... is the number of steps the executioner will take."

Aglaia gestured behind the two of them.

"If she doesn't come up behind you after the four questions, then you two have passed the test. Otherwise, your journey will end here."

"Just fall asleep in the gentle flower garden, without a trace of pain... I promise." As a servant of death, Xia Die can bring silent farewells.

Xing frowned and looked at Dan Heng, "Didn't you have two chances to lie?"

“If you treat life like a game, then so be it,” Aglaia said sternly.

Danheng: "No matter what she says, Xing, as long as we have a clear conscience, that's enough."

Chapter 261 The Trust of the Golden Descendants

[Paimon: That's not right, Danheng can transform into a little blue dragon, so why isn't he resisting?]

Wendy: Any power can be a trump card unless absolutely necessary.

[Ju Fufu: So Mr. Danheng had his own plans too. I knew a dragon couldn't live under someone else's roof.]

[Aglaia: Now it seems I've become the clown you all were talking about.]

Seeing that the two were ready, Aglaia said, "Let's begin... First question."

"Strangers—why have you come to Onphalus?"

“So that our journey can continue,” Xing said without hesitation.

The golden threads remained calm as ever. Aglaia smiled. "A sincere answer. This step will not be recorded."

"The second question."

"Strangers—why have you extended a helping hand to Ohma?"

"Out of courage, selflessness, and chivalry!" Xing closed her eyes confidently; this was what she thought.

The golden threads trembled slightly.

Aglaia remained expressionless. "Courageous enough, but lacking in purity... Take note."

"The third question."

"Stranger—if the situation were to change drastically, would you be willing to turn your knife against Ohm and its citizens?"

Xing was taken aback upon hearing this, and after a moment's thought, she said, "I... cannot guarantee that."

The golden threads remained as calm as ever.

Aglaia nodded slightly. "You gave an unvarnished answer, without considering the potential opposition or suspicion it might provoke. This step will not be recorded."

"One last question."

"Stranger—a surging, unknown power resides within you… Are you willing to use it to assist the Golden Blood in slaying a god?"

She could actually detect the star core? So, your purpose in assisting you was it.

Xing and Aglaia exchanged glances, and Xing warned sternly, "That is the seed of destruction. Be careful not to be devoured by it."

The golden threads trembled slightly.

Aglaia appreciates the emotions conveyed by gold thread.

“Anger, threat… but also a hint of uncertainty. You don’t understand your own body either. Let’s leave this step aside for now.”

“The four questions are complete.” Aglaia’s interrogation gaze softened.

"You won a second chance through your sincerity."

"You two may remain in Ohm, and the citizens will continue to treat you as honored guests. But you must guarantee that today's absurd scene will not be repeated."

The gold thread wrapped around her wrist had been removed at some point.

Dan Heng replied coldly, "These words are more appropriate for someone who has been interrogated."

"After everything that's happened, why do you think we'd still help you?"

[Ring: That's right, Aglaia has really narrowed her options.]

[Yi-Hsuan: Ling, if I suddenly barged into your room at night, and you didn't know me, what do you think Zhe would do?]

[Zhe: I'm envious, being able to be so close to Master. *Ahem* Of course, I'll outwardly play along, but secretly try to find out Master's purpose, and then have Fairy ask Miss Ya for help.]

[Hoshimi Miyabi: Rin, do you need backup? We're coming right away.]

[Yuecheng Liu: My dear section chief, please come back and finish your work.]

[Zhongli: The reason Liyue values ​​contracts so much is simply because of trust. I also pay special attention when travelers visit Liyue.]

[Tibo: We obey the divine decree, but you are those who are outside of fate. Onphalus cannot withstand the change. Aya, you have suffered.]

[Star: Destiny, rules are meant to be broken. Laikushi, just wait until I cut off your despicable machine head.]

[Walter: Since we're going to rescue Little March, it's imperative to see through Onpharos's true nature. I, representing the Star Train, will cooperate with you.]

[Bai'er: Thank you, thank you so much.]

[Aglaia: Aglaia… On behalf of the entire Golden Blood, I am deeply grateful. Bai'er, please entertain our distinguished guests well; I have prepared some gifts.]

[Bai E: Don't worry, leave it to me.]

[Star: This isn't an interrogation this time, is it?]

[Aglaia: Of course not. Pioneering is truly a romantic path; may your deeds illuminate the world.]

Aglaia shook her head. "Whatever choice you make, the Golden Blood will continue to follow the destiny ordained by the gods."

“You two may be a ray of hope descending upon Onphalos. But until everything is proven... you must not become a threat to Onphalos.”

Xing was somewhat displeased, "Are all Golden Descendants as suspicious as you?"

"For the sake of the Holy City, I am willing to pick up all the despised qualities in the world and use all my cold but effective methods."

[Qingque: Aglaia has such strong divinity; a romantic demigod but lacking in emotion. I feel like there's a knife in the hole.]

[Aglaia: It's alright, my mission is coming to an end.]

"We cannot continue to cooperate under such pressure." Danheng was currently eager to contact the Star Train and was not concerned about Onfaros's situation.

“If we cannot win your trust… no, if we cannot win your trust, Ms. Aglaia, we will leave on our own.”

"Onfaros is not the only option for the Nameless Guest."

"There's no need to let each other end up in an undignified way."

The nameless traveler, when exploring the world, would first respect the choices of local leaders, and the train's fuel would not only be replenished by Onfaros.

“…I respect your decision,” Aglaia said calmly.

She was already following the divine oracle, and if there were better options, that would be fine, but she must never harm Onphalus.

The situation reached a stalemate for a time.

"Everyone, please wait a moment—" Bai E walked over quickly and said anxiously.

Aglaia asked in confusion, "Bai'e?"

She did not inform Bai Er, and as she said, I am solely responsible for the rights and wrongs of this matter.

Bai'er placed his hand on his chest. "Aglaia, as the first person to meet them—I would also like to offer some thoughts on their future."

“Speak freely.” Aglaia believed in the savior in the oracle.

Bai E looked at the two of them and said, "When I met them in Chongyuan, I was also wary, and I never let my guard down on the way back to the Holy City."

"But in the defense of Ohmma, we fought side by side in many battles. The eyes in a life-or-death moment do not lie. I could see the conviction in their eyes and was willing to entrust my back to them."

“Please trust a soldier’s instincts,” Bai Er assured him.

“Ohmah needs help right now, and I don’t want to lose two allies like this.”

“Miss Xia Die thinks so too, right?” Bai E tried his best to persuade the two of them to stay together.

Xia Die nodded in agreement, “…Mm.”

"I prefer to see death as a peaceful farewell rather than a punishment."

Aglaia's thoughts were somewhat confused. "Two Golden Bloods are actually willing to vouch for you. Ha... it seems I acted unilaterally."

Aglaia had not expected to receive the protection of two Golden Bloods in less than a day.

"Bai'er, will you fulfill your duties as a host and take good care of our guests?"

Bai Er breathed a sigh of relief and assured, "I'm not good at red tape, but I'll do my best."

“Butterfly… next time, I hope you can speak your mind more freely,” Aglaia said softly.

Xia Die smiled, "I will."

Clearly, Aglaia realized that it was Xiaodie who told Bai'e.

"The core of creation has welcomed new visitors. Since you trust these two strangers so much, tell them the secrets hidden in the core of creation."

Aglaia then left the stage, as it was inappropriate for her to stay any longer.

Chapter 262 Tide in the Basin

[Fireworks; no wonder she's a galactic succubus, she's only been in Onphalos for a short time and she's already completely captivated them.]

[Zhe: I thought it was a good cop/bad cop situation, but it seems Bai E is unaware of the truth and genuinely came to save Xing and Dan Heng.]

[Bai Er: The pioneering spirit aligns well with my values, and I also trust my intuition.]

[Star: Trust me, you won't go wrong. Heh heh, the Galaxy Baseball Man's reputation isn't for nothing.]

Scott: I really don't see anything wrong with Aglaia's behavior. Why should we trust these morally questionable people on the Star Train, especially that March 7th guy?

[Star: Tch, do you think you're so noble?]

Scott: So what? As a member of the market development team, I'm proud that only what brings profit to the company is the right answer.

[Pottior: My darling, can someone tell me where he is? I'm going to shoot him dead. Ugh, pray you don't run into me.]

[Wuwubo: Wuwu…]

Scott: I'm so scared! Come to the company headquarters if you dare.

[Gimi: Uh…you're not afraid, but I am.]

After Aglaia left, Bai'er immediately apologized.

"I'm sorry, I should have arrived earlier. Please let me say a few more words."

Bai E faced the two of them, his left hand pressed against his chest, his fingertips brushing against the warm fabric of his clothes, so that his words would appear more sincere.

"...I swear on the honor of the Golden Blood, your lives were not threatened. Miss Xia Die conveyed this message to me before the trial began, hoping I could stop Aglaia."

Xia Die explained, "There are very few people who can sway Lady Aglaia, and Lord Bai E is one of them."

"Bai E has such a big face?" Xing pretended to be surprised.

"Stop teasing me." Bai'er smiled, but then sadness welled up in his eyes. "Aglaia... for Ohma, her heart has long been frozen."

"Perhaps this is what a demigod is? Standing among mortals, yet so far removed from them."

"Demigod?" Xing asked in confusion; it was a new term.

"Ah... another thing that needs explaining." Bai'er was prejudiced and didn't take the two of them into consideration; the demigods in Onpharos were not just a legend.

"Don't worry, Onpharos's deepest secrets are hidden here."

Bai E turned to look at the vortex. "Anyway, look up first: that's the twelve phases of the constellations at the heart of the cosmic vortex, recording the Golden Descendants' journey in pursuit of fire."