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"..."

"She knew what I said to you before, so she was sure that I would meet you even if it was just to invite you. Of course, part of the reason might also be that she didn't want to take any risks. After all, you definitely wouldn't be from the Senate."

Ash spread his hands and smiled faintly, "But in the final analysis, you're just taking advantage of the little bit of goodwill I have towards Ohma and sending you to me to convey these words... As for what you think of it, that's up to you."

Xiadie sighed softly: "She really does doubt me."

"Suspicion is inevitable. Otherwise, how could a Titan like Zagreus appear? The key is what you do after you have doubts."

If there were no doubt, where would the fun be? Ah ha, wouldn't that be boring to death?

Praise Aha, Aglaia has done a good thing.

"What does she mean?" Xiadie asked.

"You want to know?" Ash chuckled. "Actually, you already have the answer in your heart."

The distant butterflies are silent.

She did have some ideas. She knew Aglaya too well, and she had to choose some inhumane means to achieve her goals.

Letting her come might be Aglaya's way of expressing his belief in her.

But at the same time, it is most appropriate for only her to come, because other people may not be able to see Ash. Whether Aglaya wants to take advantage of this intentionally or unintentionally, it goes against Xiadie's personal will, because Xiadie herself does not want to come.

Influenced by Ash's words, she fell into a state of doubt, feeling that she had betrayed Aglaya, and felt a little guilty... However, this time Aglaya took advantage of her again, so Xiadie now felt very complicated.

"You knew she was using you, but you still came." Ash crossed his arms. "I'm curious. Bai'er went to Ohma to save the world. He's the kind of guy who looks like a savior right off the bat. What about you? I don't see much fighting spirit in you. Although you sympathize with death, you don't have the grand goals of a savior hero."

Xiadie whispered, "Because I follow the guidance of the oracle, one day I will face my trial, and my goal lies in that trial."

"Target?"

"Xenatus, I must find Him. The half of me that was taken away from me since birth... must be taken back from Him."

Senatos is the Titan of Death. From Xiadie's ability, it is not difficult for Ash to see the connection between him and that Titan, but what is the other half?

Seeing that Xiadie didn't seem to want to talk, Ash didn't continue to ask, but he was sure that Xiadie didn't have such strong feelings about saving the world as people like Bai'e. This was normal. After all, not every golden descendant wanted to rush towards the Titan with a spear raised.

It is better to say that it is human nature to think first of achieving one's own goals. If one really wants to completely abandon personal emotions and ideas, then he is no longer a human being and has no humanity.

Perhaps divinity would be a more appropriate word. If you think about it this way, Aglaia obtained the power of the Titan and was hailed as a demigod. The divine side of her is far more obvious than her human nature.

But Ash didn't like that kind of people.

Although from her point of view, there is nothing wrong with what she did, but right and wrong are relative. First, you hurt me, and second, I want to kill your whole family. Is that okay?

Ash didn't continue, and walked with Xiadie through the Tilkas tribe. Since Aglaya had sent Xiadie here, how could he let her go? Minotaur wasn't Ash's strong point, but convincing people with reason was the right thing to do. Pursuing the Emperor was the truth, wasn't it?

"what are they doing?"

As Xiadie walked along, she saw people from the Tilkas tribe coming and going, looking very busy.

"The Xuanfeng people are coming," Yaxiu said. "This time it's probably not a small fight, so we have to reinforce our territory before the attack arrives."

Xiadie frowned. "The Xuanfeng people? How could they..." A hint of realization crossed her face. "Maidemus, the one who refused to die."

"Who knows?" Ash shrugged. "The Xuanfeng people are naturally here for him, but who knows why they appear at this time?"

"Do you suspect someone in Ohma is secretly snitching?"

"There's no doubt about that."

"Aglaia?"

"No." Ash shook his head. "She must have known, but she wouldn't have done it. Someone like Aglaya wouldn't easily turn the blame on herself first. Otherwise, she wouldn't have let you come here."

Xiadie didn't quite understand what Ash was saying at first, but after a while, she suddenly remembered the Ohma army's previous attack. Wasn't that exactly what Aglaya was good at? Aglaya knew everything, but her first thought wasn't to show her sincerity by notifying Tilkas, but to figure out how to capitalize on this opportunity.

This has always been my style.

No wonder Ash had a strange expression on his face when he saw her appear just now.

Obviously, using the same tactics twice was somewhat disrespectful. However, the difference this time was that Aglaia had already been open about his intentions, making them clear and honest, though this honesty was achieved through the use of the Senate.

"You will refuse, right?" Xiadie said suddenly.

She seemed to be gradually understanding Ash's character. Although the matter of notifying Xuanfeng City had nothing to do with Aglaya, her overtures to Ash at this moment actually felt more like taking advantage of the situation. If it truly had nothing to do with Aglaya, it would be fine, but she was clearly implicated in the whole thing yet she kept distancing herself from it, which was really uncomfortable.

If we only talk about interests, we don't have to worry about it. By cooperating with Aglaia to resist the attack of the Xuanfeng people, Tilkas will get support, and Aglaia will get a new ally, taking this opportunity to consolidate her position in Ohma.

But Xiadie felt that Yaxiu was not that kind of person.

He doesn't like to put so-called interests first...Xiadie couldn't help but think.

"You know me very well." Ash said with a smile, "Why don't you come and be my priest?"

Not only will he refuse, but after this time, it will be impossible for him to reach a reconciliation with Ohma.

"Hey, are you done?"

At this time, a sudden voice sounded.

The two turned around and found Wan Di leaning against the wall at the corner, with his arms crossed over his chest, posing in a cool manner.

"Why are you here?" Yaxiu curled his lips. "You ignorant fellow, didn't you see I was chatting with Miss Xiadie?"

Wan Di snorted. "I don't care how long you want to talk, but I have news for you—the army of Xuanfeng City has passed the First Watchtower. If you don't have Oronis's ability to turn back time, act quickly. We are running out of time."

"Oh? You're here already?" Ash's eyes flickered slightly. "Xiadie, are you free?"

"what's up?"

Xiadie turned her head and saw the burning sun in Ash's eyes.

"Ohma is bullying us, and Xuanfeng City is joining in the fun. Let's fight! Come, witness this war that belongs to us!!"

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Omphalos's Journey: Chapter 25: No One Can Escape the Fate of Being Dominated by the Emperor

Boom, boom, boom, boom...

The dull sound of footsteps echoed across the land shrouded in darkness.

The sharp sound of armor rubbing against blades could be heard from far away, scaring away the scavengers in the night.

"Lord Cornelli, the territory of the Tilkas people is ahead. We just passed their watchtower. I guess those guys have discovered us." said a Xuanfeng soldier.

In the crowd, Cornelli, wearing armor, looked up at the faint light hanging in the distant sky.

"So what if we discovered it?" He sneered. "It's just a poor tribe that has lost its faith. If Maidemos hadn't come here, it wouldn't even be worth conquering."

After saying that, he frowned.

"That thing... seems to be able to emit light. Was it made by Maidemos?"

"That's right. Otherwise, with the power of the Tilkas people, they wouldn't be able to do such a thing." The Xuanfeng man who spoke was a little surprised. "The power that brings light is rare in Omphalos."

"Perhaps it was Maedmos who stole our technology. What a shame! He betrayed our faith and became a traitor to the Xuanfeng people. It's a disgrace that such a man was once our crown prince."

Cornelli did not pay much attention to the matter of the sun disk. The news he got from Ohma did not mention this, but it did not matter. He was absolutely confident that the Tilkas people could not cause any trouble in front of the heroic Xuanfeng Legion.

The only thing to worry about is Xuan Feng's lone army. After all, the enemies are of the Golden Clan. Even if they are disdainful, they still have to take them seriously in their hearts.

But this time, Cornelius doesn't need to worry because he has the trump card given by King Olipon.

"Adela, take a hundred men and spread out. If you find an ambush, attack immediately."

he ordered.

The territory of Tilkas is right in front of them, but no one shows up. The Xuanfeng army is not from Tilkas. They used to be warriors of Xuanfeng, so it is impossible for them to do nothing when the crisis comes.

Let Adela lead the others separately so that they can provide support and act accordingly at critical moments.

"Yes."

Adela obeyed.

Soon a team of one hundred people separated from the army.

Cornelli continued to move forward with the rest of the group.

As the army entered the territory of Tilkas, the light became brighter and brighter. The Xuanfeng soldiers looked around curiously and talked about the sun disk.

Although there is still light in Xuanfeng City, that is with the help of Nicadori. How did the Tilkas people do it?

"Okay, quiet down!"

Cornelli complained.

"Don't act like an inexperienced person. This is nothing more than the despicable Madmos stealing technology from the city of Hanging Edge. They are merely illuminating one tribe, and they are no match for us. Warriors of Hanging Edge, be alert! The traitor is just ahead. Capture him, and King Olipon will reward you with great honor!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

The Xuanfeng soldiers shouted loudly.

call out! ——

A sharp arrow shot from the distant fortress.

The Xuanfeng soldiers at the front immediately raised their shields to stop them.

shhhhhh!

Cornelius raised his head and looked at the rain of arrows coming towards him, a look of sarcasm on his face.

"Cowardly Tyrkas, is this your method?!" He shouted towards the fortress. "Maidemus, your honor as a warrior has been humbled to such a low point. A surprise attack and escape, what else can you do? Your father, King Euripon, is ashamed to have a son like you!"

Beneath his seemingly rough appearance lies a delicate mind. Cornelli tried to use provocation to get Wan Di to lead his lone army to fight him head-on, but unfortunately he failed.

Looking at the fortress that was still being shot at by arrows, Cornelius looked around, and after making sure there were no other ambushes nearby, he waved his hand.

Boom!Boom!Boom!

The team split up and several burly 'strongmen' walked out of the crowd.

They were dressed in armor, and were as tall as little giants, with chains on their hands and large stones on their shoulders.

Fighter, mountain people fighter.

They are a group of people who are good at fighting and were selected by the Xuanfeng people from the people of Slave Mountain to be used as fighters in competitions or wars.

"Smash that thing for me!"

Cornelli gave the order.

The next moment, the mountain warriors threw the stones on their shoulders at the fortress.

boom!

Stones fell from the sky like meteorites and smashed into the fortresses. Although these fortresses were built of sand and reinforced, they could not withstand such an attack.

In a short while, the entire fortress was riddled with holes under the attack of stones, and the Tilkas army inside had to evacuate immediately.

"Haha! Did you see that? They fled like dogs!" Cornelli laughed and sneered, "Warriors of Xuanfeng, this is the Tilkas, a cowardly tribe, their strength is as fragile as this fortress. Maidemos actually tried to attach himself to them. It's conceivable that these people have completely degenerated into inferiors after leaving Xuanfeng City and Nicadori's protection!"

"Warriors, charge! For King Olipon, for Nicadori!"

"For King Olipon, for Nicadori!!!"

Without the threat of arrows, the Xuanfeng Army began to charge forward.

...

"As expected of the Xuanfeng Army, they have both muscle and brains."

In the distance, Ash watched the battlefield.

It was not surprising that the fortress was of little use. Wan Di had reminded him before that the Xuanfeng Army enslaved the mountain people, some to help with forging and others as fighters to participate in competitions or wars.

Ash was just betting that these Xuanfeng people were stupid or looked down on the Tilkas tribe, but now it seems that neither is true.

Obviously, this is not a battle that can be easily won.

"The Xuanfeng Army's strength in frontal combat is indeed stronger than that of Ohma. They don't have that many Golden People, but every Xuanfeng warrior is brave and fearless, and is not afraid of death. And after the tempering of the Xuanfeng competition, many people's strength is actually not inferior to the Golden People. Coupled with Nicardoli's advance corps, this made the Xuanfeng Army invincible in the Golden War for a time." Xiadie stood beside Yaxiu and said softly.

“They are really good.”

Ash had to admit this. Our ancestors told us that we should despise our opponents strategically but take them seriously tactically.

"Do you have any ideas?" Xiadie asked.