I really don't want to be famous, but the collapse is still chasing me

An unexpected encounter with the fire-stealers led to the premature removal of Oronis's fire.

The Golden Descendants hope that Qiong will shoulder the responsibilities of time.

Qiong and Mimi are willing to try to accept the trials of Oronis, and with the Citizens' Assembly approaching, the heroes of the Golden Blood also have new troubles to face.

After some communication.

Qiong felt that there was nothing else to discuss. Since things had come to this, she decided to go back and find her family's strategist.

soon.

Qiong led Mimi back to her private bathroom.

Bai E was also there, seemingly discussing something with Dan Heng.

[I feel that Danheng is quite reliable.]

[After all, he's an intelligent character; having him around generally means you can think of a lot of things.]

[But when will March 7th appear? I haven't seen her in almost half a year.]

It should be soon.

"A citizens' assembly?" Danheng fell into deep thought.

“That’s right.” Bai E nodded, but he noticed footsteps outside the door.

He turned his head and saw an old acquaintance. "Oh—you're back too. Perfect timing. You all had better know about this."

Qiong asked suspiciously, "Is there trouble again?"

“It’s not exactly trouble. I just think the two of you should know more about the internal situation in Ohmma,” Baier explained.

Dan Heng chimed in, "Remember the Senate that was keeping an eye on us? They seem to have a new plan."

"Let me add some background information: The Senate is a power structure composed of representatives of the city-states of Onphalus. It holds the legislative power of the Holy City and is responsible for presiding over the annual citizen assembly."

Baier paused for a moment, then continued, "This is the most important social event in Ohmar, and its influence is so great that it can even affect the course of the Fire Chaser."

"Oh!" Qiong suddenly realized, "So tell me more about the Citizens' Assembly."

After some explanation, Bai Er roughly explained that the Citizens' Assembly was a mechanism for balancing heroes and ordinary people.

"However, the problem is that there are malicious extremists in the Senate. They see the Citizens' Assembly as a means to check the Golden Descendants and want to use it to completely control the Fire Chasing Journey."

Let's call them the "opposition" for now. At the more than ten conferences held over the past century, the voices supporting the opposition have been quietly growing stronger. It's thanks to Aglaia's presence that the Fire Chasing Journey has been able to continue to this day.

But with the next citizens' assembly about to convene, the situation has taken a new turn...

Qiong immediately thought of the time when Xia would always argue whenever they met.

"Is it that Xia Ke?"

Bai E remained noncommittal, saying, "I'm worried that Teacher Xia will be used by the Senate at that moment."

Aglaia will definitely reclaim Cesis's flame, but the teacher's current state is... extremely special, and no one knows the possible effects of removing the flame.

The professor, always focused solely on his own research, must also be trying to escape Jin Xian's surveillance and protect himself. If, at this moment, the opposition extends an olive branch to him…

"You suspect he might betray the Fire Chaser and defect to the Senate?" Dan Heng probed.

Bai'er shook his head. "At that time, Teacher Xia never believed in divine pronouncements, so there was no question of 'betrayal.' But he had taught many Golden Descendants and was already an important ally of Ohmar. I really couldn't bear to... watch my comrades turn against each other."

"I understand the reasons. Is there anything we can do?"

"I trust the teacher's character and intend to plead with Aglaia to buy him more time. At that time, as long as you two understand what I am fighting for, that will be the greatest help."

"Understood, thank you for your honesty." Dan Heng turned to look at Bai E.

"Things always seem to come in droves... He and Mimi also have to deal with Oronis's trials. I also plan to go to Tree Garden to gather clues about the 'Outer Realm.'"

Qiong shrugged: "Let's take it one step at a time."

After confirming that Danheng and Qiong had helped him, Bai'e left the place, but left behind information about the Citizens' Assembly before leaving.

Dan Heng and Qiong exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Let's rest first."