Chapter 1152

"Once we had no choice, but now the Senate has brought another possibility. I only have one final question left—"

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"Kaines raised her hand, pointing to Bai'e and Xing opposite, and loudly called out to the surrounding senators: 'Everyone, choose! Do you choose the unknown "Recreation of the World", or do you choose to return to the prosperous "Golden Age"? Which path will bring an ideal tomorrow to mortals?'"

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"Xing said, 'But how can we let Weng Faluosī return to the Golden Age?'"

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"Bai'e crossed his arms and coldly asked, 'Lady Kaines, everyone knows the Golden Age has already ended. How can the Senate turn back time?'"

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"Kaines slowly closed her eyes and calmly replied, 'When the Three Disaster Titans are born, the Golden Age ceases to exist; when they perish, the Golden Age returns.'"

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'"The Senate will not give empty promises. Please look, the people standing beside me—"'

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"Kaines waved her hand, and the guards behind her gradually dispersed, as Ke Xia and Xia Die walked to her rear."

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"The smile at the corners of Kaines's mouth deepened; she puffed out her chest and proudly announced to everyone: 'One of the Seven Sages of the Tree Court, Anakesagesulas, and the Death Goddess of Aydiliya, Xia Die—with these two heroes by my side, I can promise you the existence of the Golden Age!'"

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"The appearance of the two immediately caused the onlooking senators to murmur and discuss."

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'"Isn't that a Golden Descendant? Do they also support the Senate?"'

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'"Hmph, if I had known this group was full of internal strife, Aglaea couldn't possibly represent all the Golden Descendants. I support the Golden Age!"'

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'"Golden Age! Golden Age!"'

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"Feeling Xing's scorching gaze, Xia Die also felt her mind in turmoil, lowered her head, and avoided meeting Xing's eyes."

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"Upon seeing Xia Die and Ke Xia become supporters of Kaines, Bai'e momentarily felt his head buzzing and went blank: 'Xia Die? Why are you standing there…?'"

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"Aglaea, aware that the situation had already changed beyond expectation, stepped forward to stand before Bai'e, looked at him meaningfully, and said: 'Finally, you've appeared, Ke Xia. And… Die.'"

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'"Don't be anxious, Aglaea. I know you have many questions, but can we continue communicating in the \'citizen\'s way\'?" Ke Xia turned his gaze to the surrounding senators and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, tell me—if we successfully retrieve and return the fire seed of Senatos, and no one passes the trial of the Death Titan, what will happen?"'

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"Kaines couldn't wait to respond: 'It's simple: we will have the opportunity to eliminate death from the world, letting Weng Faluosī return to an era where all things are immortal… a completely new future utterly different from the "Fire Pursuit Journey"!'"

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'"Hahahaha—!"'

Before Kanis could finish speaking, a burst of unrestrained laughter broke out inside Uruk's palace. Gilgamesh was seen laughing hysterically on the throne, repeatedly slamming the armrests.

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"Foolish." The laughter abruptly stopped. Gilgamesh's gaze swiftly swept over Kanis's face, and he curled his lips into a mocking smile: "I thought she could say something interesting, but it turned out to be mere wishful thinking. That kind of stagnant eternity is nothing but a cheap beautiful dream fabricated by later generations, and yet someone actually believes it? As a joke, I'll give it a passing grade."

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"Furthermore, granting immortality to all things... this is utterly a monstrosity of abundance! Do they realize what consequence 'undying and indestructible' brings? Once they eradicate death from the world, they will find that a meteor suddenly streaks across the sky of Uruk, growing larger and larger... then... 'whoosh—boom!'"

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Ishtar finished speaking, made a gesture of drawing a bow, and added a sound effect of an explosion. Obviously, she also doesn't believe the Golden Age truly exists. If only one or two humans were immortal, she could still understand, but if all the people of Uruk were 'undead,' the situation would become like the former Celestial Vessel... no, even worse.

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"Just thinking about Kanis's mention of the 'Golden Age' possibly inviting the arrows of the Hunt in the future, she couldn't help but shiver, rubbing her arms as if suddenly feeling a chill."

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"Well, I also agree with King Gilgamesh's view. The Golden Age of Uruk absolutely does not exist." Merlin chuckled lightly, "Or rather, even if the Golden Age existed, it would be impossible without the Three Titans of Calamity. Uruk's history before the Golden Age may be lacking, but lack of history doesn't mean lack of people or life. If there had been no 'death' to constrain all things before the Golden Age, Uruk would have already been destroyed due to resource problems."

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Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded in deep agreement beside him. As a Master who has witnessed numerous Singularities and Lostbelts, he naturally wary of such an extreme 'perfect world.' The Celestial Vessel is what brings all people closest to the concept of immortality, but the Celestial Vessel has faced survival crises... they know all too well.

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"Bai'e furrowed his brows: 'This is simply too idealistic. As long as the Black Tide still exists for a single day, how could we possibly return to the past?'"

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"Nakesha immediately denied: 'No, do you still remember what I said? The spark of Kethule is controlled by the Senate's secret arts, and Fajina's water curtain is sufficient to block external sensing—please, tell me—has anyone ever seen even a hint of the threat they speak of in the solemn holy city?'"

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"Xingfu rested his hand on his forehead: 'Isn't this just survivor bias?'"

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"If we eliminate death, we need not fear the fire-stealer, right?" Kanis shouted, raising his arms, "People, raise your voices in song: 'Beautiful old world, where are you now? Legendary Golden Age, return to mankind!'"

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"After the Three Titans of Calamity perish, the Journey to Chase Fire must end here!"

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Nakesha's words elicited applause from the legislators below, and for a moment cries of 'End' surged from all directions like a tidal wave.

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"Bai'e: 'Not good, the crowd has been completely incited.'"

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"Aglaea was unaffected by the protesting voices nearby; after a moment of silence, she calmly continued her questioning: 'Nakesha, tell me: is everything you've said based on the premise that we can indeed find the existence of the Senate?'"

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Nakesha said, "Thank you, Your Excellency Aglaea, for still having the energy to worry about this city. But, citizens, please listen to the utmost fortune among fortunes—" Nakesha turned to the crowd, gave a wry smile, "Ai Diliya's 'Death Goddess' Xiedie will surely find Senatos under my guidance!"