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"You're welcome, Sword Flag Lord."

Lin Si: "........."

He stood in the center of the garden, watching this scene unfold.

An omnic was explaining to a swordsman how to dismember himself, and the swordsman actually thanked him.

What's with this sudden, inexplicable science popularization?

Hazel stepped forward and subdued Lai Gu Shi in one swift motion. She gripped Lai Gu Shi's shoulder with one hand and pressed the sword against the side of his neck with the other.

Lycus did not resist; he simply stood quietly in place and then spoke in a confused tone.

“Your Highness Caesar, I do not know what heinous crime I have committed.”

"What makes you so angry?"

Lin thought for a moment, then replied casually.

"Because you stepped into the garden with your left foot first?"

Laigushi: "........."

Why is it a question?

Can someone explain to him why it's a question?

Who should I ask? Should I ask him?

He paused for a moment, as if internally adjusting his assessment of the "manipulator".

Then he slowly came to a conclusion.

He took back what he said earlier; this guy who controlled Crydela was more of a tyrant than any other tyrant.

Just as Hazel tightened her grip on him, about to take him away for execution, Lai Gushi finally spoke.

“Your Highness Caesar, perhaps I can provide you with some information you require.”

"To atone for one's sins with meritorious service."

Lin Si smiled slightly upon hearing this.

He didn't answer immediately, but his gaze deepened.

You definitely have a problem, Lukurgos.

In a medieval world, anyone facing a situation where the monarch is actively seeking fault would only have three options.

The first approach: plead for forgiveness.

They prayed that the king would have a moment of leniency and grant them a chance to atone for their sins.

The second approach: offer gentle advice or confront the issue directly with anger.

Tactful admonition is essentially labeling someone, while direct rebuke is like confronting the monarch head-on.

The third approach: Having seen through his true nature, the king already wanted to kill him.

These kinds of people don't cry out wildly; they usually calm down and say nothing more. They know in their hearts that if you want to find fault, you can always find a pretext.

Then Lukurgos's reaction is very problematic.

A calm demeanor, yet 'unwilling to be killed'.

This shows that he came to Ohma and to Caesar's side with some ulterior motives.

Furthermore, his attitude indicates that he never regarded Caesar as a monarch, but as an equal or even a person who was "a rank below him".

That's quite intriguing!

“Tell me, Lukurgos, if your information is of any use, Caesar wouldn’t mind sparing your life.”

Chapter 401 You said it yourself, you are a citizen of Ohma.

"Your Highness Caesar."

Lai Gushi's voice remained calm, as if he were reciting a speech that he had prepared long ago and was just waiting for the right moment to speak.

He remained composed, and even with Hazel gripping his shoulders, he showed no signs of struggling, simply standing there quietly.

“When I was traveling in Onphalus, I encountered a man dressed in a black robe and carrying a long sword.”

He paused for a moment, as if recalling something, to add credibility to his statement.

"That person was extremely powerful; with just one swing of his sword, all the Black Tide creations were destroyed."

"That's a world-destroying attack that even Titans might not be able to pull off."

He paused again, his gaze fixed on Lin Si's face, as if observing her reaction after receiving the information.

Then he continued speaking.

"I don't know who he is or what his intentions are."

"But because of this person's terrifying strength, the Journey of Fire has to consider his influence."

"That's why I rushed back after learning about your journey to seek fire while I was traveling in Onphalus."

Lin Si listened to his words, her gaze lingering on him for a moment.

He didn't respond immediately, but seemed to be processing the weight of this information.

Black robes, long sword, and a single sword strike destroyed the Black Tide's creations.

These descriptions led him to consider certain possibilities, but he did not rush to conclusions.

Instead, he gradually let go of the sharp feeling of "I'm going to kill you" that he had just felt.

Judging from his words and the fact that someone can defend him, this is Lukurgos.

He also seems to be looking for ways to combat the Kuroshio.

Because anyone who could come before Caesar to defend him must have a high status in Ohma.

Furthermore, the Senate has now been completely wiped out, so his return means he has the confidence to have not participated in the 'body-stealing' incident.

But this shouldn't be taken entirely at face value.

Until we figure out where he gets the confidence to place himself on an equal footing with Caesar, we can only believe half of what he says.

Deep down, Celydra listened to these words thoughtfully.

She could naturally tell that Gu Shi didn't have much respect for her.

That composure was so precise, as if it had been rehearsed countless times.

But she didn't actually care about it.

She could accept it as long as it didn't openly challenge the law or Caesar's authority.

She even admires those who dare to speak frankly.

Just like Seneca, who often spoke ill of her behind her back, she knew it all, but as long as they obeyed her orders and had basic loyalty to Caesar, they would be spared.

Slander in one's heart is not a crime, but obstructing the way is punishable by death.

Lin thought for a moment, then asked a question.

"Lükurgos, why did you become an honorary elder of the Senate before?"

Legos did not hesitate at all, as if he had expected to be asked this question.

"As you can see, I am an Antikythera man."

“My hometown was destroyed by the Black Tide long ago, and I am the only survivor.”

"Our people are naturally good at deconstructing things, making predictions, and dissecting and analyzing them."

"Therefore, the Senate invited me to become an honorary elder."

“My home has long been destroyed, and I hope to find a place to stay in Ohma.”

Lin Si remained silent for a while after hearing this.

His gaze lingered on Lai Gushi for a moment, as if reassessing the validity of that answer.

Okay, okay.

So, there really is an omnic race in Onfaros, right?

Even the names are quite particular.

And he is 'alone searching for a way to save the world,' 'the only survivor of his tribe'...

The elements have been fully utilized.

Could it be that this guy once shouted something like "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river"?

If this inference is true, then Lukurgos's current abilities are at least comparable to those of a 'Battle Master'.

That explains why he didn't have much respect for Caesar.

After all, he is a 'strongman' who has traveled the world and returned.

He turned his head to look at Hazel.

"Lord Sword Banner, do all the people of Antikythera look like him?"

Heather thought for a moment, then nodded.

“Caesar, I’ve heard the little dolphin talk about this group before.”

"They do look similar to him."

Lai Gushi nodded slightly and bowed again, his movements still elegant and composed, as if he was already used to this "identity confirmation" process.

"Caesar, I understand your concerns."

"The journey to seek the fire is about to begin, and any unexpected events need to be taken seriously."

“But even though we had never met before, I was already a citizen of Ohma.”

Lin Si nodded, understanding his unspoken meaning.

This guy meant that he had no ill intentions towards Ohma.

The way he expressed "I need a place to stay," combined with his background of "his hometown being destroyed by the Black Tide," did sound somewhat believable.

In that case.....

Lin Si's lips curled into a slightly malicious smile.

Omnics should do what omnics are supposed to do!

Moreover, he might also be a 'capable' android.

You said it yourself, you are a citizen of Ohma.

“Lükurgos,”

His voice carried a lighthearted tone, as if he had just thought of a great idea.

What are your thoughts on our book editing competition?

"A book editing competition?"

Lai Gushi repeated the word.

"Your Highness Caesar."

He straightened up, and Hathaway's hand was still on his shoulder, but he clearly no longer took it as a real threat.

"From my perspective, the book editing competition is an extremely ingenious design."

"It appears to be a knowledge collection activity open to the public, but in reality it has subtly reshaped Ohma's knowledge production and distribution system."

"The 'authority of knowledge' that was originally monopolized by the Shuting government has gradually shifted to a selection system led by Caesar and with the participation of the public."

He paused for a moment, as if to confirm whether his analysis was accurate.

"Moreover, it is also consuming the scholars of the Tree Garden. Unconsciously, they are transformed from 'monopolists of knowledge' into 'judges of knowledge'."

"And the identity of the judge is essentially granted by authorization."

“You’ve given them a judge’s position, so they have to participate, and once they’re involved, they’ll unconsciously acknowledge that your system is effective.”