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

[Tibao: Thank you, Aya, but... but I don't remember this part anymore. However, Tibao is very happy to see Mom.]

[Fufu: So cute. How could those people be so cruel to such a cute girl? Out of a thousand, only three are left.]

[Xia Die: According to records, if it weren't for Monarch Caesar forcefully summoning the Golden Blood and silencing the dissenting voices, Teacher Tibo might not have been able to hold on until now.]

[Little Candle: Ah, Onphalus will surely be in our hands! I will conquer all! Blindly believing in divine pronouncements, when will this internal and external strife ever end!]

The mother smiled gently and said, "The saint of Janus can hear the guidance of the door gods. Perhaps what you dreamed of was a scene from a fairyland somewhere in Onphalus."

The girl was confused. "...Is this...?"

"What's wrong, Tirispius? You seem unhappy?"

The girl's eyes flickered with a hint of fear. "Because... on that island, I also saw a black mountain on the other side of the sea, very, very tall."

"The mountain seemed alive, constantly approaching the island. Later I realized it wasn't a mountain at all, but incredibly tall waves... The waves crashed against the island, as if trying to devour it. The small animals tried to drive them away, but they couldn't stop them at all..."

"Then, with a final bang—!" I woke up.

The mother's pupils were unfocused, as if she was thinking about something, "Hmm... the black waves..."

[Bai E: The Black Tide! It was that that devoured the entire Ai Li Secret Pavilion, along with that black-robed swordsman.]

[Bell: Tibo is so young, yet she can see so far into the future. This oracle is quite something. No wonder Tibo and her friends were able to find their destined Golden Blood.]

[Tibo: Oh, it was around that time? I really can't remember.]

[Aglaia: The Golden Bloodline is no longer the result of just a few individuals' efforts; everyone in Onphalus is working towards it. This time, we may not need to follow the divine oracle.]

[Star: Onphalos has welcomed its savior—the great Galactic Baseball Man!]

[Bai'er: Haha, buddy, I'm so glad you're here to save this place with us.]

The girl asked innocently, "Mommy, are there really such scary things in real life?"

"Well... it's a pity, it does exist in Onphalos, but it's still very far from our temple." The mother gently stroked the girl's forehead, calming her mind.

"People call it the Kuroshio Current, but it has nothing to do with the ocean. It is invisible and shapeless, yet it can swallow animals, people, and even Titans whole... turning them into black monsters."

The girl puffed out her cheeks. "Oh... Kuroshio is so mean! I don't want everyone to become its little bread rolls. Is there any way to get rid of this guy?"

“Of course, good child.” The mother took the opportunity to instruct her, “As long as you are obedient, listen to the adults, study knowledge and etiquette well, and become a qualified saint…”

“The divine Janus will then send down guidance, showing you the right path to the people.”

The little girl spread her arms wide, her eyes filled with longing for the future, "Hooray... Eat well, study hard, and become a saint!"

"But Mom just said that the Black Tide also eats Titans... What if Janus is eaten too?"

The mother gently tapped the girl's forehead with her index finger. "Then... the Holy Maiden must guide people through their confusion. After all, we are the incarnations of the door gods on earth, aren't we?"

"Hehe." The mother smiled gently. "However, it's not enough for you to do it alone. When you grow up, you will definitely meet many friends. You must do your best to unite them. This is also our duty as priests."

"Friends?" The girl touched her head. "Do they all have beautiful red hair like Mom and me?"

"That's not necessarily true. But they're definitely just as smart and kind as you."

[Walter: The Journey to the Fire is indeed not a journey for one person, but a magnificent epic of twelve heroes. Countless people have sacrificed themselves for it, one after another, but humanity will surely defeat the Iron Tomb!]

Chapter 334 Doll

Back in reality, Tibo snapped out of her reverie, got off the recliner, and patted her head.

Mom...am I...dreaming?

The mother's voice appeared out of nowhere, still as gentle as ever, "Silly child, of course it's not a dream. Mom has always been by your side."

Tibby clenched her fists and held them to her chest, a little scared. Her mother was clearly gone, so why was she here?

The mother said softly, "My good girl, don't be stubborn. Let's call your friends over too—"

"How about we play hide-and-seek like usual? Tirispius is the smartest, you'll definitely remember where everyone is hiding."

The sound... seems so distant.

Tibo looked around and found herself in the room where she used to live with her mother, the room where Janus was a saint.

In front of the desk, behind the alarm clock... a little red-haired doll similar to Tibbo hid away, playing hide-and-seek with her.

She rubbed her forehead, her memories a jumbled mess.

I...don't remember...who am I looking for?

The mother's voice echoed in the room again, "Of course I'll be with you to drive away the Black Tide's companions."

Is this something from my childhood? I can't remember...

She walked to the table and looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar things in front of her.

Am I...dreaming?

"Use the spindle to connect everyone!" came the voice of the doll holding a red spindle on the cabinet.

The mother spoke in a storytelling tone: "On that big ship, there will be a great captain. She is cheerful and optimistic, bold and meticulous, and can unite everyone."

Young Tirispius exclaimed, "Wow, that's amazing! Can I be the captain?"

“Of course you can. But my dear girl, you will find someone more suitable. I think that person should live in a magnificent temple, standing on a hillside covered with golden fig trees.”

"There was a noble girl there, who was exceptionally intelligent, but also delicate and sensitive."

The girl was delighted. "Just like... Mom?"

The mother smiled and said, "Perhaps. But before we find the captain, the little boat needs a navigator. Who is she?"

"Oh, let me think..." the girl exclaimed excitedly, "I know! She is—Tibo!"

Tibo, who was in the room, was stunned. I gave this doll... the same name as myself?

I don't remember anything at all... Was this a dream, or did it actually happen?

[Danheng: The small boat represents the journey to chase the fire. How did Tibo's mother know this?]

[Feng Jin: The captain was referring to Lady Aglaia, the current leader of the Golden Clan. Although I knew the oracle was wondrous, I didn't expect it to be described so clearly.]

[Tibao: Aya used to be a very gentle girl, but our abilities were limited. She gave up a lot for the second Fire Chase, and gradually lost her humanity.]

[Abao: Teacher Tibao, without your guidance, the Golden Generation could not have gathered together. Please don't doubt yourself.]

[Aglaia: That's true.]

[Bai'er: I'm quite curious about when Aglaia had feelings. I really look forward to it.]

[Star: What was Aglaia's original wish?]

[Abao: My wish, of course, is to open the best tailor shop, so that all the people of Onphalus can wear clothes made by me. That would be so romantic.]

Tibo walked toward the back room while thinking about it.

"Damn box, it can't hold me in!" The wooden box in front of her suddenly spoke, and she opened it.

Huh? Why is this doll in the box... and what's it holding... a sword? Why...?

The mother's voice rang out, "Long afterward, many brave warriors will board this ship. They will be highly skilled in martial arts and undaunted by any danger."

Tirispeius: "Hmm... I can also learn to fight and protect everyone!"

“Silly child, you are the saintess of Janusapolis. Fighting is not your duty; many people will protect you.” The mother said, both amused and exasperated.

The girl's regret vanished in an instant. "Okay, so where do they all come from?"

"I imagine one of the warriors came from a beautiful village where rushes grew everywhere, and the other from a magnificent royal city. They each had their own troubles, but they were also willing to dedicate their efforts to the small boat's voyage."

The girl thought for a moment, "In that case, let Tian fight alongside them!"

"That way, everyone will be clear-headed!"

Tibo stared blankly at the doll holding the wooden sword. How did I... know the name Tian?

Is it a coincidence or...

[Tian: Look, it's Tian! My wish was to be a warrior, to sweep away all sin and protect everyone. Mom, Tian did it!]

Wendy: It seems those dolls were part of a split in Lady Tirispicius's personality, and that's when they were named.

[Fufu: But why does it look a little weird to me? Maybe I'm just scaring myself.]

[Feng Jin: Every time the Hundred Realms Gate is opened, Teacher Tian loses some of her memories; even she can't remember them clearly anymore.]

[Bai'er: Hey, Wan Di. I never imagined even our joining the Golden Blood would be predicted. How accurate! We all have our worries and confusions, yet we're all striving for the Fire.]

[Walter: Wait, rush? It seems to have appeared many times already. The first time was in Bai'er's hometown, the Eri's Secret Pavilion; the second time was the aura of the Fire Thief... This time it's the prophecy of Bai'er joining the Golden Blood.]

[Star: Isn't that a specialty of the Eri's Secret Pavilion? The Firewalkers invaded there, so there shouldn't be any connection.]

[Ying: Something's not right. If it weren't important, there would be no need to bring it up every time. And don't you guys think the Fire Thief came only for the fire, and didn't intend to kill the Golden Clan? That's what happened when they made Xia Die leave the Tree Garden.]

[Bai E: But what about Xi Lian! She didn't have any so-called "fire seed" back then. I still can't forget that scene!]

She then went to the desk, where there was a doll holding a book.

"Learning changes destiny!"

My mother, as I recall her saying, "To sail the seas, one must be knowledgeable in astronomy and geography."

Tirispyos sullenly thought, "Ugh...isn't learning Janus's knowledge enough?"

"Of course. The sea is not land; you can easily lose your way if you're not careful. So, it's very important to learn how to recognize the miracles of Aegler."

The girl nodded, "Okay! Even though I'm already incredibly smart, I'll still try my best!"

The mother said with satisfaction, "Cersei will also favor diligent children. It will send knowledgeable scholars to be your teachers and help you achieve your dreams."

"I want to be a teacher too!" the girl dreamed of the future. "No, I'm very capable, so I want to be a teacher's teacher!"

A pleasant laugh came from the mother's mouth, "Why not? But if you want to educate and nurture students, being so active won't do."

The girl thought for a moment, "Then... let Tining come! She's very well-behaved, she'll definitely be a good teacher."

Tibo looked at the doll on the desk and her smile faded. "Mom, and everyone else, used to always praise me for my good memory... but now... I can't even tell if this is a dream or a memory..."

Chapter 335 Weird Dream

The mother said gently, "Come on, let them sit in a row."

“Alright, Tirispius, let everyone sit on this little music box and compose melodies for our songs.”

A small... music box? What's that...?

Tibo looked at the three empty speaker boxes on the table; she couldn't remember which ones they were.

"Good child, are you still half asleep? This is your invention." The mother seemed to hear her inner thoughts.

Tibo looked up, her eyes filled with confusion. "Invented...mine? What's it for?"

The mother chuckled, "My dear Tibao... You're usually so smart, why do you look so dazed today?"

"Since that's the case, let's see for ourselves... Let's put our good friends up here and see what kind of amazing reactions they'll have."

Put the doll on it... Tibo placed the doll she had found earlier on the small music box.

"It's spinning! And it's making a sound..." Tibo cheered, but strangely, where did the power come from?

The mother explained, "That's right, a music box. As long as you place the doll in the right spot and trigger the mechanism, it will spin and play beautiful music..."

"...This is also Mom's favorite of all your inventions."

“I…don’t remember…” Tibo looked dejected.

"It's okay, my dear. Let Mommy sing the lullaby to the melody, and you'll remember everything."

Tibo placed her hands on her chest, closed her eyes, and sang a lullaby with her mother.

"The gods favor this fertile land... Giants raise their cups in toast."

"The three created heaven and earth...the three guided disasters away."

They say: The world is too silent. They only wish to see living beings laughing and rejoicing.

"And so came me and you, weaving words and songs, giving birth to love and confidants."

"From this point on, creation is complete. Who will bear the weight of the soul, so that people may walk lightly?"

“The majestic Cephalo, the all-knowing father, whose body is majestic, yet he willingly lowers his eyelids.”