[Warrior and mother are perfectly fused together.]
[What kind of bullshit king is this, really fucking pretentious!]
[Good, good, good! Beat this turtle grandson to death!]
[Isn't Mydei this Euripon's son? Why is he so selfish?]
[He's the king of a city-state. Is he short of sons?]
— —
"Heh… Fine. Let's see then… whose head the Castrum Kremnos crown will fall upon."
"Mydeimos, my son… They always urge me to forget… but how could I forget? The son of Gorgo, crowned in blood… Without a crown, there is no Castrum Kremnos… Then I shall seize it, smash it, and awaken everyone."
The mother roared in anger.
The soldiers remained silent.
Only the crying and the dark waves of the underworld sea echoed.
[When talking to Mydei, her voice becomes gentle.]
[But it's really impressive. With just a few slides, they managed to let people imagine so much plot.]
[The voice acting is mainly what makes it good.]
[Wuwuwu, this woman is not weak. When she becomes a mother, she becomes stainless steel!]
[Hahaha, I had just built up my emotions, and now this stainless steel has completely ruined them.]
[What the hell! Who came up with stainless steel.]
— —
At the same time.
After the tragic stage play ended, the background music became cheerful again.
Since the battle against Nikador, Caelus hadn't slept so soundly in a long time.
Even if the God of Death came to wake him, Caelus would arrogantly tell them: Why does life fall asleep? Because the quilt is very warm...
Until you truly smelled a chill coming from the River Styx.
Not long ago, he seemed to have experienced this feeling.
It couldn't be that the God of Death had really come to his door, right? Just to be safe, he should open his eyes first...
[Sunday: Bro, is this right? This isn't right, right!]
[As expected of miHoYo, the emotional pacing is so fast!]
[Watchmaker: Did I give my hat to the wrong person?]
The camera was like Caelus's eyelids, opening and closing several times.
Though blurry, he could still see a figure.
In the final moment, Caelus finally overcame his inner demon. He suddenly opened his eyes wide.
Thus, a great face entered his sight.
Castorice said gently, "Sir, you're awake."
After seeing the person's appearance clearly, Caelus couldn't help but blurt out, "Castorice, why does life fall asleep?"
Castorice frowned slightly. "That's a very profound question. I'm afraid I can't answer it."
[Firefly: Oh no, my home is about to be stolen!]
[At this moment, a powerful BGM plays.]
[I remember this perspective when Firefly appeared.]
[Yes, yes, exactly the same perspective. Could this also be a hint? Is the husband about to open a harem?]
— —
Caelus nodded, acknowledging Castorice's words.
Then, with a spring-like start, he stood up straight.
Castorice said with slight apology, "Forgive me for coming uninvited… Seeing that you hadn't woken up yet, I could only wait quietly on the side. Lady Aglaea sent me to convey to you, sir: She has prepared gifts for the two of you and hopes to deliver them in person."
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's set off!" Upon hearing there were gifts, Caelus was already impatient.
"You look very energetic. Then let's go."
Under Castorice's lead, Caelus passed through the bathhouse.
Compared to the first time they came, there were many more people here.
However, Castorice stopped in her tracks. She looked toward two red little lolis in the distance.
"That's… Lady Tribbie and Lady Trianne?"
The camera turned to Tribbie's perspective.
Trianne stomped her foot hard. "Absolutely, you forgot! This is the treasure we have seen! From our hometown!"
"Trianne, this isn't the real thing. We both know that such fragile glass products couldn't possibly have survived intact from the turmoil of the Golden War..."
"Anything is possible! We are also fragile, but we still persisted through that… sad history! Look at its color under the light! It's sparkling… exactly the same as in our memories!
Why don't you want to buy it? If someone else buys it tomorrow, we… we might never have the chance again..."
"Trianne… don't get agitated. You need to rest well right now..."
Seeing the two about to quarrel, the merchant quickly acted as peacemaker from behind. "Ladies, please calm down. If you two still want to think about it, I can keep it until tomorrow… No, until you two have decided. How about that?"
Tribbie nodded slightly. "No, no need. Trianne is just..."
She paused. "She'll understand tomorrow. Let's not disturb your business."
Trianne snorted coldly. "Trianne is just what? Trianne is just very angry! Because you forgot. You forgot Mom! Mom gave us something exactly like this!"
With that, she ran away from the area.
Tribbie rubbed her head. "Trianne..."
The merchant gave an awkward smile. "Then… see you tomorrow? I wish you two make up tomorrow..."
"Mm, see you tomorrow. I also wish you prosperous business."
Tribbie followed the angry Trianne and left...
[Supplement兑, I smell the scent of knives.]
[Whether it's a knife or not, I don't know. Anyway, that hometown treasure is definitely foreshadowing.]
[It shouldn't be, right? miHoYo can actually bring themselves to knife loli characters like this?]
[Hook, Bailu, Huohuo — which one didn't get knifed?]
[Uh, pretend I didn't say anything.]
[This kind of background setting with some knives is quite normal. After all, it's miHoYo.]
[Wait, I have a question. It's known that Tribbie and Trianne are the same person. So, is this her arguing with herself?]
— —
After the two Tribbies left.
Castorice quietly emerged from behind a stone pillar on one side. She came to the front of the shop.
"May I ask, what were Lady Trianne and Lady Tribbie talking about earlier?"
The merchant lady looked up and saw another lady. "Miss Castorice, long time no see. Sigh, to be honest, I'm also a bit unclear about the situation."
The next moment, the merchant lady explained slowly. "I usually like collecting handicrafts. A while ago, I saw someone selling this little thing at the Cloudstone Market, so I bought it and put it in my shop as decoration.
Earlier, the two ladies passed by. Lady Trianne spotted it at a glance and insisted it was a treasure from their hometown.
But Lady Tribbie thought it was just a replica, saying that if it were truly craftsmanship from Janusopolis, such fragile glass products couldn't possibly have survived the turmoil of the Golden War. For some reason, Lady Trianne seemed very angry."
Castorice nodded. "I see..."
She looked up at the merchant lady. "Sir, I would like to buy this item… Could you bear to part with it?"
Following the merchant's principle, since there was business to be done, why not do it? "That's fine. But if this is truly a relic from Janusopolis, its value is probably not low. Miss Castorice, I am after all a merchant. You see..."
"I understand. Name your price."
"Wait, I have an objection!" Caelus suddenly interjected.
The merchant lady said "Oh." "What insight do you have, my friend?"
"I think, since Lady Tribbie already said this is a replica, shouldn't the price be..."
"Hmm..." The merchant lady nodded thoughtfully. "Fair enough. Then I'll sell it at cost price as a favor to Miss Castorice. I hope you will continue to support my little shop in the future."
As she spoke, the merchant packaged a blood-red gem and handed it to Castorice.
Castorice took the gift and was very satisfied. She sincerely expressed her thanks to Caelus.
"Thank you for speaking up for me. I usually live a reclusive life. Although I have some savings… I'm really not good at dealing with others, let alone bargaining while shopping.
Without you, I probably would have spent a lot more.
Whether this handicraft is genuine or not isn't important. What matters is that it holds special meaning for Lady Trianne and can help her recall her hometown.
I have received much care from Lady Trianne on normal days and have always wanted to find an opportunity to prepare a small gift as thanks, but I didn't know what to give.
Today I happened to encounter this, which can be considered fate secretly helping. I'll choose this as the gift.
It's just that this little thing is indeed very fragile. I plan to go back and do some processing, sewing it into wool felt. That way, even if Lady Trianne is lively, she won't have to worry about breaking it."
After explaining her motives, Castorice and Caelus had already arrived at where Aglaea was.
Dan Heng had been waiting for a long time.
After Aglaea exchanged a few pleasantries with the two, in order to express the outstanding contributions the two members of the Express crew made in the battle against Nikador,
Aglaea specially took out a bottle of wine named 「Divine Blood Nectar」 as a gift.
It was rumored that only 12 bottles of this wine were brewed in total. Over time, only three bottles remained in Okhema's treasury.
However, drinking was still too early for Caelus, and Dan Heng couldn't drink due to Express regulations.
But Dan Heng still sensed the scent of conspiracy. "Lady Aglaea gifting such a valuable item is probably not just to express gratitude, is it?"
Aglaea showed no panic at being exposed. Instead, she smiled faintly. "You are very perceptive, Lord Dan Heng. Your previous actions have already proven your goodwill — we are willing to use this bottle of Divine Blood Nectar as proof to form a shallow alliance with the Trailblazers."
Hearing this, Dan Heng politely declined. "Forgive my bluntness… Forming an alliance with the Chrysos Heirs — does that mean we will be drawn into Okhema's internal conflicts? You should understand where our caution comes from, Lady Aglaea."
[Aglaea takes one look — oh ho, these two are quite capable and are outsiders from beyond the sky. She must continue to win them over!]
[Little Azure Dragon reacts so quickly. He just refused outright.]
[Teacher Egg Yolk is still quite reliable.]
[He has always been reliable. He's just been led astray lately.]
Caelus also expressed his attitude. "It indeed requires careful consideration."
Dan Heng and Caelus exchanged a glance, then looked at Aglaea again. "Please don't misunderstand. Within the limits of our ability, we will still provide as much help as possible to the Flame-Chaser journey.
It's just… I heard there are disagreements between the Chrysos Heirs and Okhema's Council of Elders. As outsiders, we don't want to take sides in this struggle..."
At that moment.
A sweet voice came from behind everyone. "Ya, Gray Treasure and Dan Treasure are truly observant! You have great potential to join the 「Twilight Court」."
The camera slowly moved upward, first showing a pair of small leather shoes, then white stockings.
Then a person who could be called "wife" by the audience appeared.
She had twin-tails, pink hair with blue tips.
A pair of blue eyes that were particularly eye-catching, paired with a sweet voice.
At this moment, the bullet comments were flooded.
[Hehe, my wife is so pretty!]
[Such cute little leather shoes!]
[My eyes lit up. She's really beautiful.]
"However, don't worry~ Just from Lady Aglaea's micro-expressions and tone, it's not hard to tell that she is very sincere toward the two of you.
Moreover, as outsiders from beyond the sky who have contributed so much to Okhema, you are already great heroes in everyone's hearts — Lady Aglaea definitely won't leave everyone roasting under Aquila's watchful eyes!"
[Her way of speaking is also very pleasant.]
[She called me Treasure!]
[What did she call Dan Heng? Dan Treasure? Caelus? Gray Treasure?]
[My wife is showing off. She just has this hobby.]
[666666.]
"Hm? You are..." Dan Heng sized up the girl.
But Aglaea quickly gave the answer. "You're here, Hyacine. Thank you for taking care of the injured these days."
Hyacine shook her head. "It's not hard! The wounded were all very cooperative with treatment. As long as everyone can go home healthy, I'm satisfied."
At this moment, she suddenly noticed the obediently standing Castorice beside them. "Ya, Cassie is here too! I missed you so much."
Caelus spotted the key point. "Why doesn't she call Aglaea Agy?"
Aglaea didn't speak, but her temple could be seen twitching a few times.
Castorice cleared her throat lightly. "Sir…!"
Hyacine: "Ya… Bold, bold! You have to call her Lady Aglaea!"
[Don't say it. Hyacine is really quite pretty.]
[Tell me something I don't know.]
[Sweet style. Maybe there were too few characters with this style before.]
Dan Heng looked at Hyacine's appearance and felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart. "This girl… is really sociable."
Caelus chimed in. "Yeah, she reminds me of a pink-haired old acquaintance."
[Is it Rappa?]
[March 7th, QAQ! My little March, you've been lying down for 42 days already. Please, hurry up and appear!]
[Don't mention it. No one knows when March 7th will appear!]
[Without March, the dates feel like something is missing.]
— —
Under Hyacine's barrage of sweet words, Dan Heng accepted the 「Divine Blood Nectar」.
This meant that the two members of the Express crew had now completely taken the side of the Chrysos Heirs.
Seeing this, Aglaea revealed a rare smile. She looked at Hyacine and immediately got to the main topic.
"Looks like everyone has resolved their knots. Lady Aglaea, the injured you asked me to take care of have all recovered. I should set off as well.
Although I really want to keep you for a few more days, if I forcibly keep you in Okhema… the people from the Grove will have something to say behind our backs.
It just so happens that Okhema plans to send envoys to the Grove. While seeking progress on Black Tide-related research, we also need to convey this information: Regarding the recovery of Cerydra's Coreflame, we hope to discuss it as soon as possible."
For some reason, Hyacine's face darkened. "This… is indeed a very serious matter. Lady Aglaea, you don't mean for me to..."