Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 580 The Prosperous "Golden Age"

at the same time.

Bai E arrived in the garden.

Aglaia and Tibo are waiting for him.

“Aglaia, Teacher Tibo, I’m here.” Bai’er looked at the two of them.

Aglaia spoke first.

"Feng Jin and Eve have sent word that Nake Xia may make a move against the divine body of Kefale."

Bai'er immediately became alert. "Cephale? What is this... Will the Senate tolerate such a blatant act of disrespect?"

“Absolutely impossible.” Aglaia shook her head.

"How is that possible...."

Before Bai'er could finish speaking, Tibao shook her head.

"Xiaobai, that's indeed impossible, but what if he fooled everyone?"

“This…” Bai E fell silent.

Aglaia said coldly, "He truly deserves the title of 'great actor'; anyone could be fooled by his acting skills."

“I…I’m sorry.” Bai E lowered his head.

He intended to protect his teacher, but he never expected to become a source of trouble.

“There’s no need to feel guilty; on the contrary, this is good news,” Aglaia continued.

“The Senate’s allies are not loyal, and we can certainly use Kassia’s ambitions to our advantage.”

"As for now, we'll see what kind of trap Katniss sets and we'll just have to deal with it as it comes."

"The Demigods' Council is the political heartland of Ohma, and its importance is no less than that of the cosmic vortex."

"Bai'e, after my mission is over, one day this place will replace the battlefield of the God of Hunts and become your next challenge."

"I'm going to the Demigod Council right now."

Bai'e ignored Aglaia's words and charged towards the Demigod Council alone.

Upon arriving at the Demigod Council, Bai E overheard the surrounding councilors whispering among themselves.

"How absurd! The status of the Golden Descendants was given to them by the Senate, yet they don't cherish it."

"That's right, I really don't know what these Golden Descendants are up to?"

"It will only waste citizens' resources and money, and start a war!"

Hearing these comments made Bai E feel uneasy, but he couldn't lash out and could only continue forward.

At that moment, Craterus called out to him.

"It's been a long time, Bai'e."

Bai'er immediately stopped and, upon seeing that it was Clatrus, said, "Long time no see, Lord Clatrus."

"Why did you arrive in such a hurry..."

"Shh, be quiet...!" Kratrus looked around.

"Keep your eyes peeled, see those hyenas with fake smiles? They're Katniss's men doing the dirty work."

"I've ordered my people to hold them back, but don't make a scene. Unless you want to get yourselves moving and start a fight."

"I'm sorry. So, what happened?" Bai'er asked, confused.

Did you hear thunder last night?

“Thunder? I heard it.” Bai E nodded.

“The thunder is the beacon of 'strife,' a message from the young lord. He has hurled a messenger javelin at Ohma, with only a few words on it,” Kratrus continued.

"Wan Di's news? What did he say?" Bai E asked immediately.

Kratrus looked around again to make sure no one was eavesdropping, then spoke to Bai Er.

"The young master said, 'Those who steal fire will reignite it from ashes; be vigilant.'"

"What? The Fire Thief?" Bai E's expression instantly turned cold.

Even Eve's beam of light, powerful enough to destroy the entire Suspended City, couldn't eliminate him?

How can this be?

"Damn it, we were tricked again. We didn't actually kill it back in the Suspended Arena."

"You should know this. The Suspended Peak Men never back down. If you need to fight, come to me anytime."

"However, we haven't found those two yet, and we don't know where they are now. This is crucial information."

Bai'er knew exactly who the two people Craterus was referring to were: Eve and Danheng.

The thought of Dan Heng being taken away by the Senate made Bai E clench his fists.

However, he did not show any outward reaction and nodded slightly to Clatrus.

"I am very grateful. I will pass on the message to Aglaia immediately."

Clatterus continued, "Also, warn that woman to be careful: that viper-like Katniss has been acting strangely lately."

"Her shady henchmen are appearing in the city more and more frequently, and there's even a tendency for them to turn against the Suspended Peak Clan..."

Suddenly, a roar came from a crowd in the distance.

"Step down! Step down!"

“This is…” Bai E immediately looked over.

"Hmph, it seems I don't need to say anything more."

"I'll go take a look right away, Lord Clatrus. Thank you for your information."

After saying that, Bai E immediately returned.

.............

After Bai'er left, Aglaia didn't stay idle either.

Upon learning that Anaxxramas had defected to the Senate, she immediately set off for Dawncloudcliff to question the Senate in order to control the movement of the Fire Seed.

So, just as Bai'er was about to leave, he ran into Aglaia, who had just arrived at the Demigod Council.

“Aglaia, I have something to tell you.”

Bai E immediately said.

But before he could speak, he was interrupted by a member of parliament.

"The neighbor trampled on the master's flowerbed, and the master dared not speak out in anger. Haha, the Senate has long lost face."

"Whom should I support? Of course—I should support the Senate in restoring its authority!"

"They're here, the Golden Clan is here."

"I should go home and fetch the sacrificial altar, the flower crown, and the burning frankincense—"

"I pray that the Titans will forgive these arrogant, self-important heroes."

Hearing these words, the hot-blooded young Bai E was naturally upset, but Aglaia seemed indifferent.

"Bai'er, what do you want to tell me?"

"Aglaia, here's what happened..."

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Bai'er told Aglaia about the Fire Thief.

"As expected..." Aglaia had a guess in her mind.

At that moment, Lai Gushi's voice rang out over the loudspeaker in the square.

"By the grace of Cephallus and Tarantun, in the name of the divine audience, I have seen—"

"The upright citizen of Ohma, Bai'er of Airimishe, and Aglaia, the leader of the Golden Clan of Ohma, are approaching us!"

"Aglaia! What happened?"

Aglaia snorted coldly, "I already know the extent of this king cobra's fangs through its golden threads. In the past, I was confident I could subdue it, but now... I'm finding it somewhat beyond my capabilities."

"What do you mean?" Bai E asked, puzzled.

“The problem isn’t with rhetoric,” Aglaia shook her head.

"I have been a demigod for too long, and my humanity is almost gone. Unknowingly, I have embarked on a similar path with these hypocrites, and I am getting further and further away from the people."

"This has come sooner than I expected, perhaps it's time: Bai'er, I need you to step forward, and I will step back—"

“I have an unshirkable responsibility, but…” Bai E hesitated.

He was worried about his own inadequacy.

"It is far easier to fool the majority than to fool one person in the Senate. The so-called 'more support' is merely a means of distributing power, replacing the spear."

"This debate was devoid of any honor. But that's precisely why respect for 'humanity' is all the more precious. Bai'er, you are a flawless member of the Golden Clan, with a profound understanding of humanity."

"Thank you for your guidance, Aglaia. May we live up to your expectations."

Bai'er accompanied Aglaia to the central square of the Demigod Council.

Seeing that Aglaia had arrived, Katniss couldn't help but walk over.

But she completely ignored Aglaia and walked straight toward a member of parliament.

"Hehe... You've worked hard, Lord Callectis. Now, let me personally conclude today's debate."

"It is Lady Katniss."

The congressman immediately stepped aside and gave up his seat.

Katniss stepped forward, facing each seat.

"Distinguished members of parliament, I deeply miss the beautiful era depicted in those poems. At that time, nearly a thousand city-states of different faiths existed in Onphalus, and gods roamed the world, interacting with mortals."

"But now, refugees from all corners of the world are leaving their homelands and heading to the Holy City, hoping to find a place to rest under the protection of the Titan of Kephall. We are all in the same boat, with no way to retreat."

"Once, we had no choice, but now, the Senate offers another possibility. I only have one last question—"

"Gentlemen, choose! Will you choose the unknown 're-creation,' or will you choose to return to the prosperous 'Golden Age'?"

"Which path can bring an ideal tomorrow to ordinary people?"

At this moment, Bai E became angry.

They had only just arrived and hadn't given them a chance to debate.

"Your Excellency Katniss, everyone knows that the 'Golden Age' has long since ended. How, then, can the Senate turn back time?"

Katniss snorted coldly, "When the three Cataclysmic Titans are born, the Golden Age will cease to exist. When the three Cataclysmic Titans perish, the Golden Age will return."

"The Senate will not make empty promises. Look, gentlemen, at those standing beside me—"

Katniss pointed to the side, and there appeared Xia's figure, walking towards the group, with Xia Die by his side.

"Anaxagoras, one of the Seven Sages of the Tree Garden, and The Butterfly, the 'Goddess of Death' of Aederia."

"With these two heroes here, I can promise you all the existence of the 'Golden Age'!"

The senators immediately began to discuss it.

"Aren't those the Golden Generation? They also support the Senate?"

"Hmph, I knew all along that there was discord among them, and Aglaia certainly doesn't represent all the Golden Blood. I support the 'Golden Age'!"

"The Golden Age! The Golden Age!"

"The Golden Age! The Golden Age!"

At this moment, Bai E was puzzled by the appearance of the Xia Die.

"Xia Die? Why are you standing there...?"

Xia Die didn't explain, she just shook her head.

Aglaia wasn't too surprised. "They've finally appeared, Nakasumi. And... Butterfly."

Xia laughed at that moment, "Don't be impatient, Aglaia. I know you have many questions, but can we continue to communicate 'citizenly'?"

At that moment, Xia walked towards the audience and opened her arms.

"Gentlemen, tell me—"

"What would happen if we succeeded in retrieving and returning the fire of Cenatho, the Titan of Death, but no one passed the trial of that Titan of Death?"

Katniss immediately chimed in, “It’s simple: we will have the opportunity to eliminate ‘death’ from the world, allowing Onpharos to return to an era of eternal life… a completely new future, entirely different from the ‘Journey to the Fire’!”

This statement immediately sparked a lively discussion among the senators.

Bai E shook his head. "That's too idealistic. As long as the Black Tide exists, how can we possibly go back to the past?"

“No, do you remember what I said? The fire of the Titan of the Necropolis is controlled by the secret laws of the Senate, and the water curtain of the Titan of the Ocean of Fagina is enough to isolate external senses.”

"Gentlemen, tell me—have you ever seen even a single instance of the threat this man speaks of in the solemn holy city?"

"The Fire Thief has been resurrected, and he'll be eyeing this place sooner or later!" Bai'e shouted.

"Oh? The Fire Thief has been resurrected? Ridiculous." Katniss didn't believe it at all.

"So, that extraterrestrial is really useless. It seems there's no need to imprison his companions."

“You…” Bai E’s emotions were immediately stirred up.

"Calm down, Bai'er." Aglaia quickly restrained Bai'er.

Katniss continued, "Even if the Firewalker really did come back to life, did he tell you himself that he was coming to invade?"

"People, sing praises: 'Where is the beautiful old world now? The legendary golden age, return to the world!'"

At that moment, Xia also said, "With the three Titans of Calamity gone, the journey to the fire must come to an end!"

The senators immediately erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

"This is bad, the crowd has been completely incited..." Bai E frowned even more.

“Then Xia, tell me: everything you’ve said is predicated on the premise that we can find Cenatos, right?” Aglaia questioned.

“Thank you, Lady Aglaia, for having the capacity to worry about this city,” Naksha replied elegantly.

"But citizens, listen to the luckiest of luck."

"The 'Goddess of Death' of Aidiria, the Butterfly, will surely find Cenatos under my guidance!"

"What...?!" Bai E was increasingly confused about the situation.

"Therefore, I promise that the fire brought back by Your Excellency Xia Die will be managed by the Senate."

"Then, if we can gain your support at the Citizens' Assembly, we will do everything in our power to ensure that the Golden Age returns to the world!"

The senators erupted in enthusiastic cheers once again.

Just then, Lai Gushi's voice rang out, living up to his reputation as a divine audience member.

"The balance has been broken, the outcome is clear. Above the Titans of Cephalus and the Titans of Tarranton's Law, in the name of the divine audience, I see—"

“Ohmma has chosen her destiny. The agenda for this citizens' assembly will be changed to ‘Suspension of the Fire Chase,’ and this resolution will be posted in front of the Wall of Honor, so that all citizens may know the future of the city-state.”

At that moment, Xia revealed a triumphant smile.

"Aglaia, Aglaia... what has softened your heart and made your tongue less sharp than it used to be?"

"Go ahead and wag your tongues. The journey to fire is a divine decree, and we will not fail."

"Let's find out at the citizens' assembly."

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