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Chapter 48 Lai Gushi's Surprise [Third Update]

“I was worried that doing this would make my sister Tibo think I was too reckless and impulsive.”

Hearing Tibo's praise, Bai Yuan felt a little embarrassed.

“Little Yuan has already shown great restraint. That guy is so awful, I want to hit him too.” Tibo patted Bai Yuan’s arm, expressing her strong support for his actions.

The elder standing next to him seemed to have no idea what expression to make.

Seeing this, Tibao quickly explained, "Don't worry, don't worry, I know you're not with them. Xiaoyuan is a kind child, she won't hurt you."

"Mmm." The elder nodded reluctantly.

"Let's go then."

Tibo walked forward, with Bai Yuan and Xia Die following behind her. The elder at the very back wiped his sweat and walked at the very back of the group.

After a moment's thought, the elder gritted his teeth and said, "Ms. Tirispius, this trip to the Senate to question you is very disadvantageous for you. Although most of the elders in the Senate will not choose to completely stand with Katniss, they still admire Ms. Aglaia's failure and Lord Baiyuan's abilities."

“If you can’t come up with a good reason to refute Katniss, even I can’t choose to stand on your side.”

"Thank you for your honesty, Your Excellency." Xia Die nodded in gratitude.

“It’s alright, it’s alright. We also want Ohmma to become better. Katniss and the others are trying to make Ohmma more chaotic, and I don’t want to see Ohmma become even more chaotic. I’m still young, and since I was born, I’ve seen the Golden Blood protecting Ohmma. Although they haven’t made much progress, at least they’ve kept our side from the Black Tide’s erosion. I hope this safety can continue.”

"Don't worry, it will definitely happen."

Tibo assured him.

“I believe in Ms. Tirispius.”

After this conversation, the atmosphere eased considerably. The elders and Bai Yuantibao moved closer, but Xia Die still dared not approach and maintained a safe distance.

During their walk, the senators relayed Kaines's words to Bai Yuan and the others. Since Aglaia was already aware of what had happened in Ohmma, the senators had no reason to hide anything from Bai Yuan and the others.

Through this elder, Bai Yuan also sensed the current state of mind of the elders in the Senate. They harbored expectations regarding what Katniss had said and the ideas she proposed, but it was unrealistic to expect them to be willing to sacrifice everything. After all, Katniss's thoughts and actions were too fantastical and impractical.

When Katniss speaks passionately, people are caught up in the atmosphere and agree with her. However, once they calm down or are pointed out by others, they also see the unreliability of Katniss's actions.

This put Bai Yuan's mind at ease a little.

It's not good if everyone sides with Katniss. If that happens, he'll really have no choice but to run away with Xia Die.

The Senate arrived with Earth Beasts as their mode of transportation, arranged by Yi Mingxia and Wu Yueyi. Except for Xia Die, the others boarded the Earth Beasts and slowly advanced towards Dawn Cloud Cliff.

As she walked along, Xia Die kept thinking about how to speak to the elders of the Senate on behalf of Bai Yuan. She had similar thoughts about what Bai Yuan was thinking.

But she had some concerns.

Katniss had spent many years in the Senate, and her rhetoric, oratory, and debating skills were exceptional. Both the Senate and the Assembly of Citizens were easily influenced by the words of others.

"I must not lose to Katniss in the debate."

Xia Die felt she had to stand up and debate with Katniss.

The Earth Beast led the group slowly to Dawn Cloud Cliff. Upon entering Dawn Cloud Cliff, the first place they arrived at was the Cloud Cliff Sacred Path. This was where the Senate received guests and where the Senate's clerks carried out their daily work.

When Bai Yuan arrived, Aglaia, Tian, ​​and Tinin were already waiting for them.

"Little Yuan, Little Die, have you run into any trouble?" Tian asked Bai Yuan and Xia Die.

Bai Yuan smiled and shook his head: "No, it's just a small matter."

The elders watching from the side silently wiped their sweat. A trivial matter—a single sword strike had knocked one of the elders unconscious, knocking out all his teeth.

"Well, I still need to prepare for the meeting later, so I'll be leaving now."

"Yes, see you later, Your Excellency." Bai Yuan bid him farewell.

Aglaia looked at Bai Yuan and said softly, "Bai Yuan, now that you've learned a lot from that elder, you must be somewhat prepared for this Senate meeting."

"Ah."

Bai Yuan nodded.

“Kainese is a very eloquent and persuasive person. She has a strong ability to talk her way out of things. Be careful later, don’t fall into her trap,” Aglaia reminded Bai Yuan.

"Of course, you don't need to be too nervous. Katniss's primary target is me; she'll deal with me first before she deals with you."

Xia Die then spoke up, "Lady Aglaia, may I speak with Bai Yuan later?"

“Of course that’s possible,” Aglaia nodded affirmatively.

She then looked back, chuckled, and said, "I was right, wasn't I, Lord Lagushi?"

“That’s right, Ms. Aglaia. I’m here to help Lady Katniss confirm the personnel who will be present at the council later.”

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuan looked back and saw a humanoid robot that resembled a plaster statue, covered in various devices, with a huge hole in its chest.

Is this the Laigushi?

Others may not know, but Bai Yuan knows a thing or two about it. He is very likely one of Onfaros's messengers, and at the very least, he has the ability to threaten the Great Black Tower.

Although it may be slightly inferior to the Great Black Tower, its strength is far superior to that of Hakugen in the current situation.

His gaze lowered slightly, making Bai Yuan feel as if he were being probed. However, Bai Yuan only felt this probing sensation on the surface, unable to penetrate deeper.

Even Lai Gushi couldn't see through it?

On the other side,

Lai Gushi appeared calm on the surface, but was slightly surprised inside.

He couldn't even see through the inside of the boy in front of him.

What is the background of this boy named Bai Yuan?

He was curious, but he didn't want to investigate further.

Although Lai Gushi was very strong, he was also greatly restricted within Onpharos. At the very least, he was absolutely forbidden from engaging in combat.

Just like his title here, 亻尔易嵘鷗镹倭. In Onphalus, he is merely an audience member. The audience can influence the actors on stage through cheers and other means, but they are absolutely forbidden from going on stage to perform.

Chapter 49 Aglaia, just how much have you prepared? [Fourth Update]

Not long after, the Senate convened a debate session.

The elder from the Senate who had just called Bai Yuan over came to fetch them. He was taken aback when he saw Lai Gu Shi.

"Lord Ragus, you're here too?"

“Yes, we always need to see both sides before a meeting,” Rikushi said with a smile. He then gave Aglaia and Shiro a slight bow.

"Ms. Aglaia, Mr. Bai Yuan, Ms. Xia Die, I look forward to your performance."

Lai Gushi turned and left.

"Master, Bai Yuan, Xia Die, let's go." Aglaia straightened her chest and walked gracefully forward.

Seeing Bai Yuan and the others following behind, Aglaia whispered a reminder to Bai Yuan: "Don't worry, don't be nervous. Even if we lose the debate later, it won't have much impact if it doesn't reach the citizens' assembly and a resolution is formed."

"Ah."

Bai Yuan nodded.

The deeper one goes into the Dawn Cloud Cliff, the clearer and more magnificent the figure of the Titan Kephale becomes.

The group arrived at the Demigod Council.

It was a circular plaza surrounded by concentric circles of seats, where the senators of the Senate were already seated. Bai Yuan also saw Wan Di, Feng Jin, and Bai E, whose body was still wrapped in bandages, in the audience.

Wan Di crossed his arms and, seeing Bai Yuan looking at him, clenched his fists to signal to Bai Yuan that he could throw a punch to help at any time.

In the center of the square, Katniss and the others were already waiting for Aglaia and Shiro.

Bai Yuan then saw Katniss's face. Her face was aged, but it was clear she had been beautiful in her youth; her features were still quite delicate. However, her sharp eyes and thin lips revealed the cruelty and ruthlessness within her.

Xia Die reminded him from the side, "Bai Yuan, be careful. Katniss has the lives of the Golden Clan in her hands."

Bai Yuan nodded.

Aglaia, Baiyuan, and Xiadie stepped into the square.

The two sides face each other.

Katniss glanced at Bai Yuan, a cold smile playing on her lips. The murderous intent flashing in her eyes was clear even to Bai Yuan, a novice.

Clearly, Katniss already knew that Bai Yuan had just swung his heavy sword and smashed one of her elders.

"You missed your last chance."

Katniss spoke in a voice that only a few people nearby could hear.

"Opportunity? Do you mean the opportunity to be treated like a dog by you? Then I'm really lucky." Bai Yuan retorted without any hesitation.

He was asked to kidnap Saifeier, and the senators from the Senate came to his door and acted arrogantly towards him. Not to mention that Katniss wanted to dissect him; if Bai Yuan were willing to join forces with her, that would be too weak.

"good very good."

Katniss gritted her teeth and said this, then took two steps back.

Katniss addressed all the elders present, saying loudly, "Gentlemen, I believe all of you are already aware of the reason I have convened this meeting today. Now, I will reiterate it. The first item on the agenda for this council is whether Aglaia is competent to assume the role of leader of Ohmar."

Her gaze was sharp as a knife as she looked at Aglaia.

"Your actions in Suspended Peak City resulted in the loss of the Spark of the Titan of Strife, which will require even more resources and manpower for our future search for the Titan of Strife. Do you acknowledge this? With Cephall and Tarranton as witnesses, you cannot utter any lies."

“I admit that. The events in Suspended Peak City did indeed allow the spark of the Titans of Strife to be taken away by another monster,” Aglaia nodded in reply.

Upon hearing her words, the elders present were all in an uproar.

"It turned out to be true."

“Aglaia has indeed encountered a setback. She certainly needs to be reprimanded.”

"Isn't it a bit too much to ask her to shirk her responsibilities?"

"But isn't she a demigod? In the end, she couldn't do anything. Isn't it only natural that she be removed from the rule of Ohma?"

The person who said that last was clearly from Katniss's side.

Seeing the commotion, Aglaia continued, "Failure to reclaim the Fire Seed is certainly a mistake. But what if we hadn't had a plan to reclaim the Fire Seed in the first place?"

Everyone was stunned.

"Our mission is not to reclaim the fire, but to rescue Bai Yuan. Otherwise, why would such a small group of people have come to Xuanfeng City?"

Katniss sneered: "What a joke, how many people? Demigod Tian, ​​Golden Descendant Xiaodie, Wan Di, and Demigod Saifei'er, do you think all of them acting together wouldn't be able to reclaim the Fire Seed?"

“Sai Fei’er isn’t with us,” Xia Die couldn’t help but say from the side.

"Whether it is or not, who decides?"

“I’m in charge,” Aglaia said calmly.

Hearing her say this, Katniss took a step forward and continued to press, "Oh? Is that so? So Aglaia, you think your words are the truth in Ohma? You think you're all that, who do you think you are? Can you ignore the supervision of the Senate elders, can you ignore Kefal and Taranton?"

As she spoke, the elders present looked at Aglaia with slight displeasure.

Is Aglaia trying to prove that she is unique in Ohma by saying this?

“No, I mean I submitted an application to the Senate before taking action.” As Aglaia said this, the tailor beside her floated away into the distance. Soon the tailor returned, carrying a Senate clerk with documents on his person.

“I have no intention of depriving the Senate of its duties. These documents are a testament to my respect for the Senate. They also record the kidnapping of Bai Yuan, a citizen of Ohm, and our Golden Clan’s rescue mission.”

"When did you do all this?" Katniss really didn't expect that Aglaia would submit a report to the Senate while carrying out her work.

Isn't Onpharos supposed to be in charge of most things? Why are you submitting a report?

Aglaia (III) Ball Fault (III) IV A faint smile.

She wouldn't leave such an obvious flaw in her actions.

She then addressed the crowd:

"This operation was not a failed mission to retrieve the Flame, but rather a mission to rescue citizens and resolve the crisis in Ohmma. The loss of the Flame was merely a minor incident."

"Resolve the crisis in Ohmma?"

The elders looked puzzled.

Aglaia turned to Tian: "Teacher Tian, ​​please show us the video recording of what happened at the time."

"it is good."

Tian nodded excitedly, then took out her phone.

"I've been documenting the battle in Suspended Peak City with video footage."