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

[Aglea: Sefalia, Bartrus… one hour. Make Xia Die forgive you, or go debate with the Ohmah Law Firm.]

[Qingque: @Saifeier, that's going a bit too far. Xiadie kindly prepared a gift for you, and you just took it without asking?]

Paimon: Yeah, yeah, I know that taking something without permission is theft.

[Saifei: Didn't they leave behind Zagreb's coins and stone tablet?]

[Star: Bad cat, bad cat!]

[Tian: Load it into the cannon!]

[Xia Die: It's okay everyone. Although Senior Sai Fei'er has some bad habits, she has never hurt us. She is actually very lonely. Although she always has a smile on her face, I can't feel her genuine happiness.]

[Saifei: Who, who said that? You don't understand the thrill of stealing, do you, Bartluth?]

[Bartleus: That's right, Big Sister is absolutely right.]

[Aglaia: Sigh, you... you're so stubborn, even to the point of death. The golden thread tells me you're lying.]

The Phantom Thief's Letter Left by Serfie:

I really like the gifts that Princess Diaries prepared by hand. I also like the gifts you prepared for the other Golden Descendants. Because I was worried that these treasures would be targeted by petty thieves, I had to reluctantly keep them safe for you.

That coin is the bargaining chip; if you are not satisfied, you are welcome to negotiate a refund.

If you want to find me, please go to the Marble Market. There you will find a piece of my golden spear that I left behind. It will lead you to me.

Note: No questions will be accepted.

Chapter 403 Sai Feier

In order to retrieve the gift and teach the cat thief a lesson, the two set off for the market and found the short spear she had left behind.

Through deciphering the clues, led by the short spear, they traversed almost half of Ohma, finally arriving at the place where the earth beasts rested.

The two looked up at the enormous earth beast. Was this Saifeier?

If this earth beast really is her—then she seems quite content, her eyes filled with three parts sincerity, three parts approval, three parts triumph, and three parts… Haha, Grey, you'll lose if you take it seriously.

Xing paused, then demanded, "Say it again, what did you call me?"

"Buzz..."

She seemed to be saying: "Haha, Saifei doesn't know." Oh, she said she didn't know.

“…Your Excellency Saifeier, please come out.” Xia Die turned around and looked at the entrance.

Sai Fei'er's voice echoed throughout the open space, "You're still so careless. Shouldn't you be holding an important gift close to your chest and protecting it carefully?"

"Since you know this is a gift, please return it to me. Don't let it travel far and wide in the crowd."

Saifei'er had a mischievous idea in mind. "Since I know it's a gift—I'll naturally have to ask for a high price! The people of the wind don't stay in one place for long unless your sincerity can make the wind stop. How so, hmm?"

Xia Die said helplessly, "I'll give you as much as you want, just name your price."

"If you don't need the money, you can donate it to me..." Xing looked at Xia Die in disbelief. Are you sure you don't want to haggle?

She looked slightly helpless. "Ah... I'm sorry, I'm not good at bargaining..."

"Pfft..." The kitten, who had been secretly watching from somewhere, was amused. "Hahahaha—the nickname 'Princess of the Snail' is indeed well-deserved!"

"Then you two, come to my residence as guests. Let's discuss business in a more formal setting. Follow the wind I've sown, and you'll find my lodging. Is that alright?"

Xia Die said confidently, "Being able to sense your soul is enough... It's a piece of cake."

"Alright, it's a deal. Oh, right... since we've settled the money, I'll take a deposit first, no objections? Hey, let's go—"

Xing suddenly felt a tightness all over her body and quickly checked her backpack. My Divine Blood Dew...?!

"What a stubborn character... Your Excellency, come with me!" After being tricked like this, Xia Die became even angrier.

The cat thief left another phantom letter, teasing the two of them before saying, "Grey, where did you get that Divine Blood Dew? It wasn't given to you by the seamstress, was it? I'll try it for you."

[Aglaia: Sephalia, I can overlook ordinary matters, but the Divine Blood Honey Dew is a token of cooperation for the Star Train, the highest honor in Ohma. I warn you, don't even think about taking it.]

[Saifei: I know, seamstress. It's just a bottle of Divine Blood Dew, I don't care.]

[Damn it, Saifeier, you've lowered my opinion of all the Golden Bloodline members. How did you become a demigod without contributing anything?]

[Sai Fei'er: I... Hmph, I don't like you guys either.]

[Fou: It can't be that bad. She was one of the earliest Golden Blood, she shouldn't be this pathetic.]

[Star: Bai Er... my good friend, do you know something?]

[Bai'er: This... I promised Senior Saifeier, so I apologize, partner. I can tell you definitively that no one in Ohma has the right to judge her.]

[Danheng: Everyone? It seems the scheme isn't as simple as it appears.]

[Kainese: Look at the citizens of Ohm, the Golden Clan actually tolerates a thief, and no one is qualified to judge. I think it's just a guilty conscience, hiding a scheme that we won't accept.]

[Yes, the elder is right, it's a trick. She deceived us all by abusing her demigod authority; the Golden Descendant has ulterior motives! It's all a lie! A lie!]

[Sai Fei'er: Bah! Do I really need to resort to tricks with you? That's an insult to me.]

[Fireworks: Interesting, I'm growing to like you more and more... little kitty.]

"Here! What are you looking at? It's over here~" The two looked around a few times, but Sai Fei'er's voice came from behind, "If I really wanted to hide, why would I show up in front of you?"

"Hey everyone, don't act like a cat with its fur standing on end. I'm not that scary, am I, meow?"

Xing: "Here it comes! A character who talks with a meow..."

"Haha, how could that be? Maybe people liked that quirk a thousand years ago, but it's not fashionable anymore." Sai Fei'er's smile faded. "Come on, relax, let's talk about serious matters?"

Xia Die stepped forward and said, "Give me back my jewelry first...otherwise, there's no point in talking."

"And my Divine Blood Honey Dew!" Xing said with dissatisfaction.

Despite the two men's aggressive approach, Sai Fei'er remained calm. "Hey, hey, don't be so tense. Relax, relax..."

"Look! This place has a great view, right? Everyone's doing and going there is clearly visible, and no one will notice them."

"Now that we've warmed up enough, let's get straight to the point: what I said earlier was just a joke. I invited you two here mainly for three things..."

"First, the seamstress found me and said she hoped I would take you to Stikosia to find the Death Titan."

"Second... Ah, the Senate also came to me, asking me to ensure that the flame of Senatos could be handed over to them."

After hearing this, Xing said speechlessly, "You're not neglecting either of these things?"

Sai Fei smiled and continued, "Finally, the third thing... I found you two and told you: I don't want to do either of the above two things."

"Forget about the Death Titan—it's that simple."

[Star: No, sis, I was practically dying in the video!]

[Fireworks: Still a cat that likes to give up.]

[Sai Fei'er: How would I know? The seamstress just called me back too. Besides, you hate me, why should I try to save you? I don't owe you anything.]

[Xia Die: Oh no, Senior Sai Fei'er is right.]

[Star: So? Partner, it seems I have no choice but to leave Onpharos.]

[Bai'er: Senior Saifeier, I know you're teasing them. But Xing is very important to us. She's already deeply involved in Onpharos's vortex, and we must unite.]

[Sai Fei'er: Grey, I was just joking. I will definitely keep my promise to the seamstress.]

Some time ago...

Inside Aglaia's treasury, Seifer picked up a blue gem and examined its texture by holding it up to the light. "Wow! This stuff is really pure..."

"How much is this whole room, all that clattering and rattling, worth...? Did you make all that money by using the gimmick of 'recreating the world'?"

Aglaia stood at the doorway, watching the scene unfold before her, and explained, “Some of it is family property, and some comes from the alteration artist’s side business. Don’t compare the Fire Chaser’s business with your usual dealings.”

“Good heavens…” Sai Fei’er held up the gold coins and jewelry, her eyes sparkling. “If I had known, I would have broken into your house. Why would I have bothered with this crime spree?”

"Tell me, you've gone to so much trouble to cut off such a big piece of flesh for me, what do you mean by this?"

Chapter 404 The Layman Who Adds Money (Part Two)

"You're paying someone to do something. You're worth the price."

The gold coin spun between her fingers as Saifei turned to look at him. "You forgot? I should have made my stance clear, shouldn't I?"

“Escape. Escape responsibility, escape divine pronouncements, escape fate—you will walk with greed and perish for a penny.” Aglaia shook her head. “Of course, I understand that this prophecy is incredibly heavy for you, and I have never criticized the demigod of cunning for his escapism.”

"But now, I need you. Please don't refuse my request."

"Hmph..." Even now, Saifeier remained merciless. "Do you know, Aglaia? Perhaps it is the gods who have strangled you with golden threads. I cannot hear a trace of sincerity in your request."

Her gaze never left the gem in her hand. "Give me a reason to make you lower your noble head."

Aglaia's feelings were complicated. "...We've lost Tian."

[Star: Saifei's oracle said she'd die from a penny? How is that possible? She and Bartrus even stole my treasure chest, how could they be broke?]

[Saifei: Right, Grey? My treasure trove is no less impressive than the seamstress's, which means... it means I successfully broke the Golden Blood's death curse. Cats are the best after all.]

[Aglaia: You and I both know that the oracle will eventually come.]

[Saifei: I don't believe it! Onpharos has welcomed the Greys and their group, so why can't the Golden Blood escape their predetermined path? Besides, don't you really want to witness the re-creation of the world?]

[Aglaia: Sefaria...]

[Little Fish Knight: Beautiful golden trout, why won't you believe in the little gray fish from beyond the heavens? A thousand-year voyage, even you would grow weary. Take one last look at this beautiful world.]

[Bai'er: Aglaia, leave the Golden Blood to me. Although I'm not as good as you yet, I will keep learning.]

[Aglaia: Can I really rest now? But I still can't let go of the Firewalker, the Ancients, and the soon-to-be-born Iron Tomb.]

The gold coin in her hand fell, making a crisp sound as it hit the ground, like a pebble falling into a calm lake, stirring up ripples in Sai Fei'er's heart.

“The divine power of the Gate is almost gone. I need another demigod to escort Xiaodie to fulfill her lifelong wish.”

Even though she was in great pain, Saifeier was unwilling to reveal it to Aglaia. She forced herself to remain calm and said, "Oh, I finally understand: you want Xia Die to die in vain, and you also want to drag me down with you."

"This was Xia Die's own request. I have never seen her so determined."

Sai Fei'er paused, "She...was destined to bring it up? You're not trying to trick me?"

Aglaia nodded. "She has also made up her mind to step out of the foggy past." A hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes. "And you, Saifei: when you are no longer confused, you will inevitably make the same choice."

"Don't be too definitive." She stretched lazily, completely at ease, as if she didn't care at all. "Time has made us shrewd and calculating, but she has remained as pure as a flower bud..."

"Perhaps she will think of the sacrificed Tian, ​​the countless Golden Descendants who died tragically, and you who are half buried in the ground—the last moment has not yet arrived. I really can't be optimistic for you about what she is planning to do."

She once again focused her gaze on the glittering gold objects and said with a smile, "How about this? Let me keep all these treasures for you for now, and we can make a bet?"

Aglaia became interested. "Tell me about it."

“I bet she’ll give up on that idea. If I lose, not only will I do your work and return all this jingling good stuff, but I’ll also give you a room full of treasures. How about that?”

"You speak with such enthusiasm, as if victory is assured. In that case, let's do as you say and sign the contract—and I sincerely hope you're prepared to lose everything."

[Robin: It feels like Sai Fei'er deliberately made the bet. Miss Xia Die's decisions are surprisingly firm; I don't think she was unaware of it.]

[Star: I guess he's just giving himself a way out.]

[Sai Fei'er: That was a bet! Gambling is always more about losing than winning, so it's only natural that I'd lose to the seamstress, meow!]

[Tian: Xiaofei'er is very kind-hearted. If there's anything fun to do, calling her is always a good idea. Don't let her solitary nature fool you; she actually loves being around people.]

[Saifeier: Sister Tian... please stop talking.]

Wendy: Hey. Cypher, I sensed a secret in your wind: the cat who yearns for freedom has already put on its own shackles.

[Zhongli: Can you feel their wind?]

Wendy: You don't know, do you, old man? I've discovered that through immersive mode, I can sense subtle emotions in the wind. Maybe I really can unlock destiny.

[Nicole: So many darlings, the Golden Generation's benefits are amazing.]

[Fireworks: If you want to give Aglaia more jewelry, just say so. Why insist on making a bet? Little kitty, do you think I can't see through your little scheme?]

[Walter: If the Golden Clan's oracle is literal, how could she have perished without a penny, unless Miss Sephiroth squandered her entire fortune? Otherwise, I simply cannot understand it.]

[Bartleus: How can we possibly give away the treasures that are in our hands?]

[Star: Hmph, you have the nerve to say that? You stole several of my treasure chests right in front of me. If you're so capable, why don't you steal the fire source, the secret path, and the puzzle mechanisms too!]

"In summary--"