"We have been waiting for a long time, Teacher Tribbie... Hmm, I guess it's more appropriate to call you Tribios now."
The handsome boy wore a gentle smile on his face as he extended a hand toward her.
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am that 'thief' who has been trying to meet you recently, only to be chased around by guards and other Chrysos Heirs."
"Also, the chaos outside was created by me and my accomplice."
"Of course, our goal is very simple..."
"I heard that Miss Tribios is quite the heroine herself. I came today to trick you into going up the mountain with us..."
Trick me up the mountain?
To become a bandit?
Is it appropriate for me, a Prophetic Saintess of Janusopolis, to follow you guys to become a bandit?
"Of course, our goal isn't to be robbers, but... the Flame-Chase."
The moment the boy uttered the words "Flame-Chase," infinite surprise welled up in Tribios's eyes.
Are they... fellow travelers of the Flame-Chase?!
"However, before you officially join us, Miss Tribios, go fulfill your mission first. That Titan has been waiting for you for a long time."
"...I understand."
Tribios nodded slightly, walking past the two standing in front of her. Finally, she stopped before the glowing "Obsidian." That was the Titan's Coreflame, one of the Authorities of Amphoreus.
The Master of "Doorways" and "Roads."
Its name was...
"Janus, I have come."
"[Tribios, step forward. Thou shalt bury thyself with thine own hands (Titan Language)]"
"I understand."
"[Leave now, or else, thou shalt shatter into a thousand pieces, withering in foreign soil.]"
"But I will not leave, Janus. I am here to... take over the mission you carry."
The Titan fell silent for a moment. After a long while, the whisper came again.
"[Daughter of Three Lives, thou shalt have no retreat.]"
"I have long made up my mind."
"[If so, then go. Go overturn the gods,, / Go return the fire seed,,]"
"[Bear the divine authority,, / Forge the miracle,,]"
"[Go hunt our kin,, / Go mourn our fate,,]"
"[However, thou must remember,,]"
"[The many shall part from the one, and only that one shall witness the miracle,,]"
"[This is... the will of destiny,,]"
With these words, the Coreflame flashed faintly before dimming completely. The rationality within, already on its last breath, dissipated entirely. One of the Twelve Titans supporting the heavens and earth, the Master of Doorways "Janus," declared his departure at this moment.
The Saintess of Three Lives took the Coreflame of the Doorway.
With this,
The Sons of Man with flowing golden blood turned a new page in the history of Amphoreus.
The first Demigod in human history,
Was born at this moment.
And at the very moment the first Demigod was born, Aizen saw a B+ evaluation jump out on his visible interface.
[ Helped Tribios successfully obtain Janus's Coreflame. Base Evaluation: C ]
[ Destruction of Janusopolis Old Noble Faction reached 35%. Evaluation increased. ]
[ Invited Daythunder Knight Seliose to join the Flame-Chase Faction in advance. Evaluation significantly increased. ]
[ Comprehensive Evaluation: B+. Reaching A+ Evaluation unlocks Special Story Scenario and rewards Special Story Items. ]
[ Do you wish to settle the 1-1 Map? ]
Bro System, seriously? You said A+ unlocks a special scenario, so what else is there to say?
If I don't chase this dream, wouldn't I have wasted two or three months of running around and sacrificing a Cyrene just to scam this stat-monster helper?
"Killing two leaders only resulted in 35% destruction. Looks like we need Sister Se to go on a massacre."
Although Janusopolis wasn't devoid of good people, the higher-ups definitely had few good things among them. Anyone with eyes could see that this Saintess of Janus was completely controlled by them as a money-printing machine to be squeezed dry.
The Golden Age hadn't been gone for long. People all missed those carefree days.
Fearing no death, having no need to worry about survival, and certainly no need to raise swords against others.
Back then, one only needed to offer faith to the gods to live freely on this land.
But now, it was different.
The gods had retreated. The Eight Sufferings of Life began to become facts people had to face. The more they couldn't accept reality, the more frantically they prayed to the gods and sought answers from the gods' proxies.
Thus,
The tragedy of the Saintess lineage was born.
Possessing ability, but lacking the power to protect themselves.
Tribios wasn't the first imprisoned Saintess. Her mother wasn't either. So, this group of Janusopolis higher-ups had been eating "blood-soaked buns" off the Saintesses for more than a day or two.
In two words: Kill them!
Besides, System Bro already gave instructions. 35% destruction is rookie numbers. We must pay tribute to Emperor Caesar!
However.
Telling Seliose to just charge out with her spear and commit mass murder...
That kind of thing went against her knightly code.
Moreover, if he just said "Teacher Tribbie suffered so much grievance here," Aizen felt this tiger-lady might not be able to empathize too deeply in such a short time.
Conversely, if she empathized too much and went full "Musou Mode" mowing down grass, that would be overkill.
"The Coreflame has changed! Seal the scene,,,,,,!"
"Find the Saintess quickly! The Saintess must not be lost!!"
"The Treasury has only one entrance and exit. They absolutely cannot escape!"
Just as Aizen was racking his brains on how to control this tiger-lady's superhuman strength to deal with those blood-sucking nobles, he could already faintly hear the shouts of guards and chaotic footsteps not far away.
Hearing these sounds, Aizen's eyes instantly lit up. Just as he was about to speak...
Tribios, who had finished accepting the power of Janus's Coreflame, snapped back to reality. She turned to Aizen and Seliose and spoke.
"I have a request. Although it might be very rude to you two."
"But I hope you two will not kill the guards who are about to arrive."
"They are also innocent citizens. They have put in much effort to guard their home on ordinary days."
She accepted the divine authority to bring gospel to this earth, not to raise swords against all living beings.
"Then, execute the ringleaders!"
A happy smile instantly appeared on Aizen's face. Teacher Tribbie was truly understanding. He was just worrying about lacking a reason to give his "Gundam" a clear target.
"My dear Lady Seliose, I'll have to trouble you to put in some extra effort this time."
The future Daythunder Knight turned her head slightly to look at him, then slowly nodded.
"I do not know how to use this power of mine correctly."
"But that girl gave everything to make me believe in you."
"Aizen, I only pray that you can truly lead us out of the darkest times of this world."
"So, my power will be used by you, until my heart stops beating."
"Therefore, have no concerns. If you have a need, feel free to give me orders directly."
"My spear shall be with you."