Chapter 1113

Ting Ning watched Ting Li Xibi Si's receding back: "In those ten years of sunless darkness, when Aigle opened his eyes for the last time... *we* set out."

「「Where did she… go? 」」

At that time, Tilixibiesi had not yet become a Demigod; everyone followed her silhouette through the bookshelves, arriving at a narrow secret passage. This was a secret passage prepared by the Gate City Holy Maiden's faction as a precaution, for Tilixibiesi and her mother.

On the day she resolved to set out, this secret passage also became her path to escape.

After passing through the narrow secret passage, everyone found that the end of the road was blocked by debris.

「「The past routes of the Holy Hall are unexpectedly messy… Could someone have done this on purpose? 」 Baie asked. »

「「Hmm. Not surprising at all, some people have noticed *our* intentions and want to intervene…」 Tining paused, 「but also… some people are willing to pave the way for the Holy Maiden」」

Tilixibiesi was stuck by the huge debris; just as she tried hard to push it, Xing used Oulonisi's prayer to clear the way for her. Just as Xing wondered whether this was disturbing spacetime, Tining shook her head, indicating that in real history, someone else had helped Tilixibiesi.

「「*We* also can't recall the details. But memory has shaped the years into this pattern; it must be because…… it is closer to *our* heart's answer. 」」

Gazing at the obstacle constantly being repaired by prayer, Tilixibiesi raised her head to look at the sky, her eyes holding undisguised delight: 「Again, you, Oulonisi……」

All the way helping the maiden leave the Three-Phase Hall smoothly, everyone soon arrived before a magnificent outdoor boulevard.

This also seemed to be Tilixibiesi's first time fleeing this far; she closed her eyes, took a few deep breaths, and quietly encouraged herself: 「Don't be nervous… don't be nervous…」

Baie looked around at the bustling boulevard: 「These people around us should just be civilians, not enemies, right? 」

Tining: 「Most aren't, but later it might not be certain. 」

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Original God

「Did Oulonisi in history actually help Tilixibiesi escape? 」

「Oh? You can't tell that Oulonisi, although unwilling verbally to let Tilixibiesi embark on the Fire Pursuit Journey, is still honest in action; in history a thousand years ago, without her help, Tilibao's present might not exist. 」

Hu Tao was quite surprised that the Titan would actually lend a hand; she had thought Tilixibiesi's escape would be the result of the Holy Maiden's followers working together, never expecting the Titan to stand by her side as well.

Xingqiu speculated, "Perhaps Oulonisi also wanted to save her life. After all, Tilixibiesi is the Holy Maiden of Gate City; although Oulonisi does not accept that oracle, aside from that it has no other way to eliminate the Heichi. If it wishes to place its hope in humanity, then the most important thing right now is to help her escape this place."

"Is Janus still alive at this point?" Chongyun asked on the side, licking an ice pop, "If Janus were the one to help, it should be easy to get her away."

"Not sure; from beginning to end we've never seen what kind of Titan Janus actually is." Hu Tao shrugged, "Maybe it's been corrupted by the Heichi, silently withstanding its erosion somewhere alone."

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The three continued forward and soon saw Tilixibiesi stop before a holy city guard.

"Holy Maiden, Janus's treasury is under repair today," the guard said with a troubled expression.

"That's even better; no one will disturb me and my mother's chat."

The guard let out a soft sigh: "Ah… very well. May Janus show you the way."

Baie curiously asked, "What is Janus's treasury?"

"It is where Janus's heart lies, the place where the fire seed is kept—just go left and walk inside," Tining said softly, "…and that is also where Tilixibiesi was born."

"Tilixibiesi… what does this name mean?"

"'One who possesses threefold life'—Mother believed the child's birth was a blessing from the three Titans of fate, and this name represents her gratitude. Looking back now… perhaps this too is a twist of fate."

Following Tilixibiesi's silhouette forward, the three also arrived in a spacious, sealed chamber; at the center of the room floated a fire seed etched with inscriptions, hovering silently.

"Finally…"

Janus uttered a low murmur; upon hearing it, Tilixibiesi couldn't help but shake her head, sorrow spilling over: "…Janus, I knew you still had a shred of reason. Indeed… you too have been imprisoned."

Janus: "Step forward, and you will bury yourself with your own hands…… bury the gods, and the fate that binds us."

Tilixibiesi slowly walked toward it: "No, Janus…… I have come here…… to inherit your fate."

"With the hot blood of a lamb, and my right hand gripping the blade as proof…… I am Tilixibiesi, he who hears prophecies, declares prophecies, and fulfills prophecies——the Holy Maiden of Janusapolis, the one who walks all paths, come to take up your mission."

"Hehe……" Janusapolis let out a light laugh, "Those who guide the world, their souls must diverge, shatter into a thousand fragments, like glass shards scattered on the ground……"

Tilixibiesi smiled faintly: "Exactly to my liking. This is destined to be a long journey; with a thousand versions of myself as companions, I will never be alone."

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Honkai: Star Rail

"Janus's fire seed has actually been taken out, and humanity has even imprisoned it……"

A state that venerates Janus as a deity actually treats its own god like a common criminal, which leaves Zhuyi feeling utterly incredulous.

"This, this is basically illegal detention!" Ses protested loudly, dissatisfied, "They dare to imprison a Titan—what else wouldn't these people dare to do!"

"Ah, Commander's little brother, calm down… stay calm!" Xixi fu smiled, sidling up to Ses, lightly patting his shoulder while her dexterous snake tail curled around to the other side to hook the boiled egg on his desk. "You can't compare the law‑based city of New Penacony with Wufangbo; the villains there are far worse than ours."

After Ses began delving into the history of Wufangbo, he was infuriated by the filthy deeds of those people there. This justice‑oriented officer of the Public Safety Bureau felt his worldview constantly under assault.