Starry Sky Railway: No one understands the Amber King better than me.

This is exactly what the enemy wants to see.

When heroes can protect the people, the people will support them. But if you fail to deliver on your promises, you will face tenfold or even a hundredfold backlash.

.........

"Why was the news about Shuting exposed?" someone murmured.

Aglaia closed her eyes for a moment before speaking softly:

"The messenger sent by Shuting to warn us has been found. He is now tainted by the Black Tide and is critically injured and on the verge of death."

“Besides that…” She paused for a moment.

"Among the survivors of Tree Court, perhaps some leaked the information to the Senate."

"Damn it."

Wan Di gritted his teeth and cursed under his breath. These guys in the Senate had always harbored deep hostility towards the Suspended Peak people. Now they were going even further!

He couldn't help but secretly agree with Lin Yuan's suggestion to some extent.

"Everyone," Lin Yuan said, glancing around the room.

"I always advocate firing the first shot when dealing with enemies with whom we can no longer coexist. But it's not too late now, let's make a decision as soon as possible."

The air fell silent again, but the atmosphere was even more tense than before.

"I...no matter what, I will protect everyone." Feng Jin clenched her fist.

"Beep beep beep." Little Ika called out especially bravely this time.

“If death is inevitable… I hope it falls on the enemy first.” Xia Die raised her head, her expression unusually resolute.

“We cannot directly wage war against the Senate,” Aglaia suddenly said.

“Aya.” Tibo and Tian looked up, both with some concern.

"My teacher, everyone," Aglaia said calmly.

"Under no circumstances should we allow Ohmma to be engulfed in war. The people no longer trust the Golden Blood and the Fire Chaser. If we were to engage in a direct conflict with the Senate, we would be playing right into their hands."

As the decisive voice fell, everyone nodded silently, then cautiously looked at Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan simply looked at them calmly.

Seeing that he didn't react strongly, Aglaia breathed a sigh of relief and continued to explain:

"The Senate is not as simple as it seems. They have a shadow force called the Cleansers, established during the Golden War specifically to exterminate the Golden Clan. Besides that..."

Aglaia's voice lowered slightly.

"In the Senate of Ohm, there is a mysterious honorary senator who calls himself 'Divine Audience' Lycurgus. I cannot see through him, and Meneta's golden thread cannot get close to him."

She looked at Lin Yuan with a serious expression:

"Therefore, the best way to take action against the Senate is to bring the senators together."

This isn't actually difficult. Given the current situation, they'll soon use the Tree Court incident to demand a citizens' assembly and launch an attack on the Golden Descendants.

"Perfect timing to wipe them all out in one fell swoop." Lin Yuan's eyes brightened slightly.

"But the elders, in order to protect themselves, will surely send out the purgers. If we don't want Ohmma to become even more chaotic, we need to suppress it together with all the Golden Blood here. Even so, it's still not safe enough."

"If any escapees are caught, hand them over to us, the Suspended Peak Men!"

Wan Di's gaze burned with intensity. He wanted to sweep away everything that was corrupt, backward, and an obstacle to progress. He seemed to vaguely sense the will of strife.

Aglaia paused for a moment, then continued:

"If this plan is followed, the citizens' assembly will need to deal with the elders and that divinely inspired spectator, requiring equally ample strength. But..."

She gazed at Lin Yuan, and Lin Yuan was also looking at her.

Aglaia, are you truly at a loss, or do you want him to confront the Senate directly?

Lin Yuan shook his head, not paying much attention.

“If this is your concern, then I alone am sufficient for the Council of Elders.”

He looked around at everyone: "As for inside Ohm, Ms. Aglaia is in control of the situation, while the rest of the Golden Blood are working with the Suspended Ones to eliminate all the Cleaners."

In this process, the All-Enemy Society will take over the divine authority over the conflict, and the ordinary people will be pacified and controlled by you, and will not be affected or harmed.

After this is accomplished, I will be crowned the new Consul. This glory will not be mine alone; I will bring a new order and a brighter tomorrow to you all, to all the people of Ohm!

Lin Yuan's voice echoed around, resounding like a vow, yet inexplicably bringing a sense of peace.

After a moment of silent conversation.

“If this journey will be a fight for fairness and justice in Ohma, I will join!” Wan Di was the first to speak.

"May all the sacrifices of heroes be rewarded, may everyone find peace... I agree," Xia Die said, clutching her notebook tightly.

"To prevent more people from getting hurt, and so that everyone can survive better... I agree. Beep beep beep—" Feng Jin clenched her hands and murmured.

"For a better tomorrow...?"

Tibo and Tian exchanged a glance, then looked at Aglaia, awaiting her choice.

Aglaia had been silent far too many times today. She finally sighed and asked:

"Besides those present, there are other Golden Descendants. For example, Bai E, and more importantly, Na Ke Xia. How do you plan to persuade them?"

"Bai E? I believe he will approve of me. As for that Xia..." Lin Yuan chuckled softly.

"He was the first to agree."

A rare hint of surprise flashed across Aglaia's eyes:

"How did you convince that crazy guy?"

"Guess?" Lin Yuan grinned.

Aglaia suddenly didn't want to know anymore.

After a moment, Ms. Kanori nodded slightly. In that instant of making the decision, she felt inexplicably relieved.

"I...agree."

“Aya, we will stand with you,” Tian and Tibao said at the same time.

A faint smile appeared on Aglaia's face, subtle yet unusually warm.

"Alright, since everyone trusts me, let's start preparing!"

Lin Yuan looked at the crowd before him and solemnly promised:

"In the name of preservation, I declare that Ohma will surely triumph, and Onpharos will surely endure!"

The bright sunlight shone on his face, but no one on the field knew the weight of those words.

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Prelude to Chapter 459

After reaching a consensus, everyone immediately began to act separately.

Wan Di was tasked with uniting the Suspended Peak people and preparing for the upcoming battle.

Tibo and Tian were responsible for relaying information, while Feng Jin and Xia Die planned to check on Bai E's condition first.

As expected, Aglaia ended up taking on the most work.

She wanted to take advantage of the public outcry to filter out all those who were stirring up trouble.

They also need to rally the elders who support the Fire Chasing Journey to increase the chances of the Citizens' Assembly winning.

Finally, she also had to talk to Na Kexia about his possible speech at the conference.

Thinking of this, Aglaia, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, began to feel tired again.

After going through all the arrangements, Lin Yuan found himself the one with nothing to do. All he had to do was wait for the Citizens' Assembly to begin.

With nothing else to do, he decided to go with Feng Jin to see Bai E.

While you're at it, check on how this savior is doing, and make sure he doesn't kill his little yellow and purple fish.

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Ohma, the settlement of the Lone Ranger and his descendants.

When Wan Di stepped into this place, his steps became noticeably heavier.

"Your Highness, Wan Di!"

"Your Highness, you've arrived."

"Your Highness, those people have started targeting us again!"

Upon seeing Wan Di, many men, women, and children from Xuanfeng gathered around him, chattering and staring at him with eager eyes.

"Heh, Wan Di, what brings you here today?"

A deep, resonant male voice rang out, and the crowd parted automatically.

A tall man with gray hair and beard walked over. What was most striking was his blind eye, a medal etched by the flames of war.

“Master, I have decided to accept the divine office of Conflict.” Wan Di’s voice was steady and powerful.

Upon hearing this, Kratrus, whom he addressed as "teacher," suddenly sharpened his previously cloudy gaze, staring intently at Wan Di before slamming his hand heavily on Wan Di's shoulder:

"Good! This is the true man of Xuanfeng!"

Smiles spread across the faces of those on the edge of the mountain. But Wan Di remained calm; he knew that this path required fighting, and fighting meant bloodshed and sacrifice.

Craterus saw through his hesitation:

"Speak, what do you want us to do? It's time for these old bones of mine to get moving."

“I…” Wan Di paused for a moment, then raised his eyes, his gaze sharp:

"Gentlemen, Xuanfeng rose because of conflict, and it also collapsed because of conflict."

Because of conflict, we bear the burden of tragedy and suffering; because of conflict, we are displaced and far from our homes. But...it is precisely because fate so oppresses us that we must fight back!

He looked around, and everywhere his gaze fell, pairs of eyes were burning.