Collapse Iron: I just transmigrated! You want me to save the Black Tower?!

Bai E sighed.

"If it's too dangerous, don't use it anymore. Always prioritize your own safety."

Jiang Jiu nodded.

"Then this... what was it again, Titan?"

Just as Bai E was about to speak, several golden lines descended from the sky, and a blonde beauty slowly walked down from mid-air.

Aglaia walked step by step across the water towards the group.

"This is not Nicardi in its true form, but only one of its many divine bodies. The spark is not here."

She looked into Jiang Jiu's eyes and spoke gently, "Welcome to Onfaros, Ohmma's new friend."

Jiang Jiu nodded slightly, suppressing the urge to say that Aglaia was really beautiful.

"Hello, I am Jiang Jiu."

"Just call me Aglaia." Aglaia's gaze was somewhat unfocused, her eyes vaguely falling on Jiang Jiu.

"Today's welcome party may not have been wonderful, but it helped us dispel our doubts. The Holy City welcomes you."

Jiang Jiu hummed in agreement and thanked him.

It would be best if Aglaia didn't doubt herself, although this was probably just a polite remark, and it wouldn't matter if she did doubt herself.

In any case, even if Onpharos's demigod were to advance another rank, he still wouldn't be able to contend with the Envoy.

Aglaia paused, intending to say something else, but after thinking it over, she only said one sentence.

"Jiang Jiu, the power you just used seems to be affecting you. If it's not necessary, you should use it less often."

Jiang Jiu nodded.

"Thank you for your concern, Aya."

Aglaia glanced at him, and Jiang Jiu almost slapped himself on the mouth.

I called her Aya so often before that when I saw her in person, I just kept calling her that too.

That's outrageous...

Jiang Jiu hurriedly changed his tune to salvage the situation.

"Ahem... I mean, thank you for your concern, Aglaia."

Aglaia simply shook her head, her gaze devoid of any scrutiny. But Jiang Jiu could roughly guess that the surrounding golden threads had probably already begun to probe.

Aglaia felt the emotions transmitted back through the silk threads.

Surprise, hesitation, and... a faint sense of familiarity.

Aglaia was certain that this was the first time she had met Jiang Jiu, but why did he act as if they had known each other for a long time, both in his tone and in how he addressed him?

Emotions don't lie.

At least the emotions conveyed by the gold thread won't be.

Do we...know each other?

Aglaia asked directly.

Jiang Jiu paused for a moment, then shook his head.

"You must be mistaken, Aglaia. This is the first time we've met."

Bai E looked at the two of them, also somewhat puzzled.

“Aglaia, Jiang Jiu has just arrived in Ohma.”

Aglaia knew all this, of course. She gave Jiang Jiu a deep look before turning her gaze to Bai E.

"How do you feel?"

Bai E shook his head: "Not good. Jiang Jiu's ability just now was too... overwhelming. Nicardi's clone disappeared almost instantly. Aglaia, when will my test begin?"

Aglaia crossed her arms and said patiently, "After Nicardoli (the Titan of Strife) fell into madness, he disappeared into the mist."

“We have been unable to find his whereabouts, but now he has unexpectedly launched an attack, so we will certainly not sit idly by and wait to be killed.”

"Your test will come naturally, please don't be anxious. The Holy City will find his hiding place, and then..."

Bai E smiled gently.

"I see, I understand now."

Aglaia hummed in agreement.

Bai E looked at Jiang Jiu, then at Aglaia, and pondered, "Jiang Jiu, you're new to the Holy City. Would you like Aglaia to tell you about Ohma? That would make things easier for you when you stay here."

"Also, you said you wanted to come to Ohm, but I haven't had a chance to ask you why."

Jiang Jiu thought for a moment and then shook his head.

"Didn't Aglaia say she had dispelled her doubts? Now that this matter is over, I shouldn't be in much danger, right?"

Upon hearing Jiang Jiu's words, Bai E instantly realized that Jiang Jiu had misunderstood.

"I apologize, perhaps I misspoke. I didn't mean to doubt you, but I thought that since you're new to Ohm and unfamiliar with the area, it would be helpful to have someone guide you. What do you think?"

Jiang Jiu smiled and waved his hand.

"I didn't misunderstand, Bai'er. I'm just a little tired and want to wander around Ohmma by myself. I don't need anyone to guide me; I can walk around on my own."

Hearing Jiang Jiu say this, Bai E and Aglaia had no reason to stop him.

They looked at each other.

Bai E smiled and nodded.

"Okay, then have fun. If you get tired, there are hot springs in Ohmma, which are perfect for relaxing."

"it is good."

After saying goodbye to the two people, Jiang Jiu turned and left.

After working so hard for so long, I've finally made it into Ohmma.

Putting everything else aside for now, we need to set up the beacon first and let the Black Tower in.

Chapter 29: Choose one of two options. It's simple, right?

Jiang Jiu found a relatively quiet place and placed the beacon there.

He originally intended to place it at the heart of the cosmic vortex, but it didn't seem like a good idea to just barge in.

To avoid arousing suspicion from the Golden Clan... although we've already taken all the necessary precautions, we still need to maintain proper manners.

Beep be ...

Jiang Jiu took out his phone, glanced at it, and several messages popped up all at once.

Silver Wolf: When should we fight?

Black Tower: We'll be there soon.

Silver Wolf is more enthusiastic about the game.

"Is it because of the beacon, or because there's a time difference between the two places? What a coincidence..."

"Perhaps both, Your Excellency."

Upon hearing a mechanical voice, Jiang Jiu turned his head and looked at Lai Gushi, who was standing not far away.

"Huh? I thought you weren't going to bother with me anymore. You've been here for so long without making a sound. Why don't you just not come at all?"

Lai Gushi walked to Jiang Jiu's side and bowed slightly.

"I apologize, Your Excellency. I had some minor issues to deal with earlier. The repair of the half of the firewall that you shattered took some time, and it was my mistake that I was unable to come to greet you immediately."

Jiang Jiu leaned back slightly.

Such a polite way of speaking made him feel embarrassed to say anything impolite.

Since we can't agree on how to speak, then...

"Okay, I accept your apology. If there's nothing else, you can go now. I'm waiting for someone."

Lai Gushi remained silent for a brief moment.

He seemed surprised that Jiang Jiu didn't ask any questions and just went along with it.

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency, you will not be able to wait for your companions. A single beacon is not enough to easily enter Onpharos."

Jiang Jiu nodded.

"Mmm...you're right, so if there's nothing else, you can go now. I'm waiting for someone."

Laigushi: "..."

Lai Gushi stared at Jiang Jiu, as if reassessing this unconventional gentleman.

“Your Excellency,” Rigus’s mechanical voice remained steady, but a subtle electrical crackling betrayed his underlying unease, “you may not yet understand the situation. Onpharos is not a public area that can be freely entered and exited. You and your companions…”

"Stop."

Jiang Jiu raised one hand and made a "pause" gesture, while his other hand was still typing rapidly on his phone to reply to Silver Wolf.

King: I'll play it later, I'm a bit busy right now.

Silver Wolf: Okay, call me anytime.

"I say, Lugurgos, are you mistaken about something?"

After sending the message, he put away his phone and finally looked up at Lai Gushi with an almost innocent look of confusion on his face.

He was genuinely confused.

"Is what I'm saying hard to understand? I'm not asking for your consent, I'm informing you."

Jiang Jiu pointed to the beacon flashing rhythmically on the ground, his tone already showing a hint of impatience.

"I'm waiting for someone. You either stay quietly and watch, or... leave right now. It's simple, isn't it?"

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