Star Iron, conquer the world from Omphalos

Wan Di shook his head and said, "Nikadori is what he is. He is the embodiment of strife and the beginning of all destruction."

"Xiao Wan, you are still too young." Ash sat on the ground and looked up at the deep night sky. "Do you know what the world outside this sky is like?"

The enemies were stunned.

"The world outside the sky? Isn't it controlled by Eigler? Are you trying to say..."

He was silent for a moment, and suddenly remembered a legend that there was an even vaster world outside of Omphalos.

But in fact, in the end times, Omphalos denied all "external" things. The sky was everything controlled by Aigle, and the priests of Ohma also promoted the idea that there was no world beyond the sky.

Because they wanted the people of Omphalos to believe that only by following the oracle of Kephar could the world be saved, and only by believing in the oracle and the Golden Descendants could they believe, rather than pinning their hopes on the illusory world outside the sky.

There are too many rumors in the land of Ompharos. After the Golden War, the Titans died or hid, and many relics and histories were buried in the dust, making it impossible to trace them.

Therefore, Wan Di had an attitude towards most of these rumors, neither doubting nor believing them. More importantly, he was not interested in them.

But when it came out of Ash's mouth, Wan Di felt that many of his doubts seemed to be answered in an instant.

For example, his strange abilities, his lack of knowledge of all the "common sense" of Omphalos, and Ash's origins. Although there were many "foreigners" outside of Ohma and the City of the Forbidden, Ash couldn't name any of them, and his behavior showed no reverence for the Titans, which was a huge difference from the people of Omphalos.

"Are you an alien?" Wan Di asked.

Ash smiled and said nothing.

"Xiao Wan, the Titans are indeed powerful, but across the universe, there are beings far more formidable than them. If Nanook knew what you just said about 'the beginning of all destruction,' he would laugh his head off."

"Nanook? Who?"

"He is the will of destruction itself, the controller of the fate of destruction, and is known as the 'Star God'."

"Destiny? Star God?"

Wan Di opened his mouth, with many questions in his mind, but he didn't know where to start.

I have absolutely no idea!

"As for the Star God, you can think of Him as a conceptual existence, a convergence of certain concepts, one that can be said to be supreme. For example, Nanook, you can use the word 'destruction' to refer to Him. If He casts His gaze, it would be easy for Him to blow up the entire Omphalos."

"..." Wan Di was silent, "Is what you said true?"

"fake."

"?"

"Fighting is just my side hustle. My homepage is a novelist. This is the setting for my next story. What do you think? Awesome, isn't it?"

Wan Di's mouth twitched, his expression kept changing, and finally he forced out one word - "Get out!"

...

Wan Di left with mixed feelings.

Seeing his expression, Ash just wanted to say that it was so pleasant.

He did not intend to disclose the situation of the world outside the sky now. Some things were like taboos. Touching them without sufficient strength was no different from seeking death.

Just give Wan Di a slight reminder and create a Schrödinger's outer world to make Wan Di feel a sense of crisis.

What are the Goldens? The Titans are trash.

I remember when I was in Pinocchio, I faced the order directly. Although I was just a human being, my power was not small. I couldn't even be killed by the train.

Also, in the Immortal Boat, he had a direct fight with Huanlong. What about Star Gods, Envoys, people from big cities, understand?

After a while, Xiadie came to Ash.

The farewell ceremony of Tilcus has ended, and she serves as a temporary priest to help send the souls of the dead into the River Styx and return to the arms of Senatos.

Because of this incident, the Tilkas people's impression of her changed a lot.

"How are you?" Ash looked at the girl, who looked a little tired.

Communicating with the dead is not easy.

"Nothing." Xiadie shook her head slightly and sat down next to Ash. She looked up at the sun disk and said, "It seems to be getting brighter."

"One day, its light will illuminate all of Omphalos."

"Everyone believes that the Dawn Machine carried by Kephale is the only symbol of salvation, and that's why heroes have gathered in Ohma. Killing the Titans and recovering the Spark—I don't understand how this method can save Omphalos. Is this the right path to consider death as salvation? If the power wielded by the Titans is the key to salvation, then why did they, who already possessed that power, destroy the Golden Age they had forged? What drove them to madness? Even if the Golden Born could gain the Titans' power, could we truly withstand a force even the Titans could not withstand?"

Xiadie's voice was full of confusion.

She came to Ohma in search of Senatos, and her idea of salvation was not as strong as Bai'e's.

I didn't think about these things before because Aglaya was capable enough to arrange everything.

But now the appearance of Ash has broken this rule.

If a problem arises from an absolutely rational approach, it will cost a huge price to make up for it, and the entire Ohma may even be lost.

"In my opinion, these issues are not important."

Ash said with a faint smile.

"unimportant?"

"Plans are based on known information. Since we know nothing now, what's the point in thinking about it?" Ash said calmly. "What I want to do has nothing to do with so-called oracles, nor does it have anything to do with saving the world. So, don't talk to me about duties and missions. No matter how nice the words sound, it's not as practical as making the lives of those who follow me better, right?"

Xiadie whispered, "Dreamers and doers."

"Haha~ Isn't being a doer good? Isn't it true that dreams are achieved through hard work?"

"I think...it's pretty good." Xiadie smiled.

Yes, very good.

...

The next day, Ash summoned the elders of the Tilkas tribe and the managers of the Xuanfeng Army to hold the first representative conference of important personnel of the quasi-Shurima Empire.

To build a country, one must first build a city. When he put forward this idea.

Everyone’s first thought was that this was crazy.

Then the second thought was that I was so excited.

As for why it is called Shurima, it doesn't matter.

The important thing is that if it succeeds, Shurima will become the third largest force in Omfalos!

"But we don't have enough people," said a Tilkas elder. "There are only about 400 people left in the village, and with the Xuanfeng lone army, there are only about 700 people in total. That's not enough to support a city."

Building a city is not just about erecting houses and building city walls. There is land everywhere, and you can enclose as large an area as you want. The problem is that there has to be someone to manage it.

With their size, they are at most a larger village.

It can't be compared with forces like Xuanfeng City and Ohma.

"Are you serious?" the silent Wan Di suddenly asked.

"Of course," Ash said without hesitation. "The establishment of Shurima is imperative. I am the savior. Have you ever seen anyone lead an entire village to become the savior?"

Wan Di nodded. "If that's the case, then first consider the population issue. I know some places where they are suffering from the oppression of Xuanfeng City. If you are willing to recruit them, I believe it should not be difficult."

"Yes, of course I do."

"You have to think carefully. There are people from the Xuanfeng Army around those villages. If you take the initiative to attack, it means you will really be at war with Xuanfeng City." Wan Di reminded.

Ash laughed, "So what? If Kou can go, I can go too!"

...

Damn, myh owes me 500,000 stones, and there are still two days left. I hope it doesn’t go ungrateful!

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Omphalos's Journey: Chapter 30: Follow Me, Follow Destiny

What is there to be afraid of Yaxiu? What's wrong with Xuan Fengjun? We all have one head on two shoulders, so who is afraid of whom?

And after this wave of fighting, Xuanfeng City will definitely fight them to the death.

If that's the case, then what are you worrying about?

Moreover, Xuanfeng City is currently busy with the sword plate issue and cannot spare too much energy. If only a few hundred or a thousand people come next time, considering the situation of the sand soldiers he has summoned now, he will definitely not return!

If more people come, not to mention the impact on sword forging, will Ohma next door miss this good opportunity?

Once they have the chance, they don't mind poking the Xuanfeng people in the butt.

Therefore, it is impossible for the Xuanfeng people to attack Tilkas with their entire tribe. Even if they are angry, they can only continue to be angry.

Unless Nicardoli takes action.

You know, what really frightens people in Xuanfeng City is the Legion of Condemnation led by Nicardoli.

Those Scourge Vanguards with Nicadori blood flowing in their bodies were no less powerful than the Golden Ones, and their numbers were greater. Once they attacked, Tilkas would not be able to resist.

But that had nothing to do with the will of the Suspenders. If Nicadori truly intended to attack Tiercus, the outcome would remain the same even if Ash didn't go after the Suspenders. So it was better to break off the attack and develop quickly while there was still time, fighting as many enemies as possible.

At this point, Ash thought of the "recognition" that Wan Di said to him. It would be great if Nicardoli really thought so. You wait for me to develop more, and when I develop a wave, I will kill you with one Q... Well, the Living Buddha of the Desert said so.

In short, Ash's idea is to rush forward, increase the population, promote development, develop the economy, do big things, and strive to build the city as soon as possible.

And we not only have to attack Xuanfeng City, but also Ohema.

According to Xiadie's casual revelation, Ohma is courting more than just Tilkas. Under the guise of "divine salvation," Aglaya dispatched numerous emissaries to surrounding villages, promoting the idea that the holy city of Ohma is the only option in the apocalypse. Protected by the Golden People, they won't have to worry about the Black Tide and the Hanging Edge.

Because Ohma was under Kephale's protection, Aglaia used this narrative to deceive many people, including Tilkas, but they were unfortunately chosen as victims of the competition between the Golden People and the Senate. If it weren't for Ash, the Golden People might have already overpowered the Senate and gained greater control over Ohma.

As for these forces, Ash's idea was to actively win them over. Taking advantage of the fact that the Xuanfeng Army's attack had been repelled, he had the Golden Descendants who could directly resist Nicadori's forces and summon the sun to bring light. Could Ompharos ever find another "savior" like this? Wouldn't they quickly slide over and kneel in worship?

To follow me is to follow destiny!

What? You said you don't believe in fate?

Okay, let’s get some stuff together.

If you don't send people, you have to pay some money, right?

If nothing was done, then Ash would have to consider other means. At least for these people, if they were in danger, he would never take action. Self-knowledge is the most important thing for a person. If you hit me, I will hit you. This is the way the world works, and everyone knows it. Unless he has the ability to suppress all dangers, he can forget about being a saint.

When Ash expressed these thoughts, there was silence all around.

He looked around and asked, "How are things going? What ideas do you have? Feel free to share them. I'll adopt any that make sense."

After a moment's silence, Old Otto coughed lightly and said, "Master Ash, it's fine to go to the Xuanfeng people's territory to recruit allies, but regarding Ohma...should we be more cautious? If we offend both sides at the same time, it will be difficult for us to resist. Moreover, forcing others to hand over supplies seems to contradict the concept of 'saving the world'."

Ash wasn't surprised by Otto's words. He looked at the others and they seemed to share the same sentiment. After all, they were fighting under the banner of salvation, burning, killing, looting, and conquering everywhere. Isn't that the same as Xuanfeng City?

"Ultra, tell me, what does it mean to save the world?" asked Ash.

"Saving the world means... rescuing the ruined Omphalos, eradicating the disaster, and restoring the world to its former glory."

"Then, how many disasters has this world faced?" Ash enumerated them. "The Mad Titan, the unknown black tide, those with ulterior motives, the unknown enemies behind everything, and even humanity itself are all stumbling blocks on the road to salvation."

"Faced with these threats, without sufficient resolve, it is impossible to achieve the goal of saving the world. Ultimately, a 'major undertaking' like saving the world requires extraordinary people using extraordinary means. If you try to have it all, you will end up losing it all, and ultimately protecting no one."

"Unity, solidarity! This is the key. Eliminate internal discordant voices and work together towards a common goal. Only then can we discuss other matters."

In a word, how can you play the role of a savior if you have no money and no power?

Ash didn't know what Ohma was like in the game's plot, but that was the situation right now, with two major factions fighting openly and covertly, causing a lot of trouble. Aglaya's idea was correct, but unfortunately, she might still be too "kind." Otherwise, they could just go straight to the Senate... But then again, the Senate was undoubtedly powerful, and they had deep roots in Ohma, making it difficult to deal with them.

The stance is correct, but unfortunately it has nothing to do with Ash. If they were friends from the beginning, he wouldn't mind visiting Ohma and helping to kill a few elders, but there are no ifs.

If in the game, one of the two major factions, the Golden People and the Senate, must give up power, and from the perspective of the game company, the Golden People, as the "character pool", must hold great power.

If the Golden Race can gain power, then subsequent matters will be much easier. When the Star Train arrives at Omphalos, with the help of the protagonists, wouldn't it be easy to save Omphalos?

But now, what Ash has to consider is not how Ohma will save the world, but how he will develop.

Does anyone know when the Starry Sky Train will arrive?

"I think that's a sound idea." Wan Di crossed his arms and said coolly, "Since we want to save the world, we must fight for the power in our own hands. Ohma is unreliable, and Xuanfeng City is also an enemy. If those people are destined to enter Ohma and become our opponents, then war is inevitable."

Ash was a little surprised. He had thought that Wan Di would be the one with the strongest opposition. After all, bullying the "weak" was not a warrior's style.

"But first of all, we still have to rely on persuasion and convince people with reason. Our current situation is not optimistic." Wan Di added.

Ash nodded. "Of course. It's best to avoid fighting. No one wants unnecessary casualties... Julius, I'll leave the village in Ohma to you. Wan Di, tell me later about the situation around Xuanfeng City and the people of the mountain. Now that we've opened a breakthrough, we need to deal with this matter as soon as possible and rescue the people of the mountain from Xuanfeng City."

"Okay." Julius nodded heavily.

Wan Di stopped talking, indicating his agreement.