Chapter 1154

"The miracle I created with alchemy. As for what exactly it is and how I did it, I'll keep it a secret for now," Nakesha said.

Oh dear, is that the only thing you're keeping secret?

Nakesha interrupted: "Quiet, Titan. Continue to enjoy this wonderful drama; the truth will naturally come to light."

Kalupuso recalled seriously: "The giant dragon... I have heard this rumor."

"What do you think of this story?" Boluxiya asked.

In my view, this so-called alchemy is merely a far-fetched later addition. After all, I suppose you've never heard of any alchemy tradition in our homeland, have you?

Indeed. Before leaving home to study, I had never even heard of this field of study.

So, just treat it as a fable for children.

A fable… then what do you think this story is trying to teach children? Boluxiya wondered curiously.

I suppose it's probably 'equivalent exchange'.

Oh? I thought it might be something like 'the dead are supreme'.

Kalupuso lowered his head thoughtfully: "Hmm…"

What, did I say it backwards?

Kalupuso lightly shook his head: "No. I merely realized that what I think and what you think are the same principle: life is a priceless treasure, and there is hardly anything in the world that can match it, right?"

Indeed. No wonder you're the most learned scholar on earth.

Hehe, thank you for the overpraise. Then, according to equivalent exchange, let me also return a question, how about that?

Of course, what question?

Kalupuso thought for a moment, then said seriously: "If I were to teach you the method of alchemy…… would you use it for someone precious, to bring them back from the dead?"

"This…?" Boluxiya froze instantly, becoming a bit flustered. "What a strange question… ah, I get it! You're trying to fish for information, asking if I have someone I like."

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Fullmetal Alchemist.

"Bringing back the dead… hehe, as an alchemist, it's indeed hard to resist the idea of reviving someone precious, which is why Edward and the others chose to violate the taboo of human transmutation."

Inside the military shooting range, Roy stood behind, silently watching his subordinate Lieutenant Lisa undergo target practice. She held her gun with both hands, her posture straight as a pine, and with each gunshot ringing rhythmically ahead, the red bullseye of the distant target instantly sprouted a dense cluster of bullet holes.

"So, can the meaning of what Kalupuso said be understood as her also intending to try alchemy in the same way as Nakesha?" Lisa swiftly changed the magazine in her hand, then aimed the barrel again at a more distant target, "Is she also a Golden Heir now? Who does she plan to resurrect in the future? Moneita?"

"No, just as Kalupuso is the past self of Sechisis, at this point Moneita's past self must also have had another name; it's hard to say whether they were lovers." Roy rested his hand on his chin, "... but it's undeniable that from Kalupuso to Sechisis, from Genaiwusi to Nicadoli…… from demigod to full Titan, Olympus must have undergone some major upheaval over these thousands of years, causing them to lose their memories."

"It should be that in the process of a demigod fully evolving into a Titan, there also exists some kind of 'trial,' just like the trial for a Golden Heir to inherit the Titan's divine position." Lisa paused, seeming to fall into thought, "But if that's the case…… then there arises another problem that's hard to answer."

What?

If the past self of Oronis was also a Golden Heir, then who exactly does its 'mother' refer to?

—

Hehe, let's just leave it at that; I was being rude.

Boluxiya thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "... Yes."

Kalupuso stared for a moment: "Huh?"

"Mortals must one day die. Someday, someone I cherish deeply will surely leave me… if such great power truly existed, I would… surely use it without hesitation." Boluxiya lowered her head, "After all… you, I, and everyone else will eventually face that fated 'moment'."

"My moment has already arrived. But perhaps precisely because I firmly believe life is priceless…… I… am unable to complete the trial."

…

The surroundings changed, and the three of them found themselves in the heart of the Genesis Vortex.

Only saw Kalupuso facing the flowing night sky at the vortex's core, softly reciting the prophecy belonging to Boluxiya: "You will wither, causing the departed to sprout from the remnants, and the fire of those who die together will be reborn…" She looked somewhat unwillingly at the girl seated in the wheelchair beside her, "Poor thing, fate truly is so cruel."

Genaiwusi asked: "Is there no other way to interpret it?"

"I'm afraid its meaning is quite clear: my sister and I must have one of us make a sacrifice—with our lives as the cost—to complete 'our' trial." Boluxiya lowered her head dejectedly, "I'm afraid that's also why the prophecy would choose a pair of twins."

Genaiwusi sighed deeply: "Alas, fate toys with people."

"My sister has already prepared herself for sacrifice… but I can't… it's ridiculous… even though I don't have much time left, I'm also afraid of facing death…"

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Qin's Moon

"Uncle… quickly look up at the sky! The sky above the Genesis Vortex!"

Tianming cried out excitedly, his trembling finger pointing to the sky. Everyone followed the direction of his raised gaze and saw that the twelve Titan totems on the Genesis Vortex's heart had lit up eleven of them!

The missing fires—Negative World, Reason, Sky…—were all lit up, only the Death Titan's totem remained dim.

"How… is this possible?" Yue'er widened her eyes, staring in disbelief at the long line of Titan totems in the sky, "Is this the Fire Pursuit Journey? No… what time is this Fire Pursuit Journey? Could it have happened again thousands of years ago?"

"No… it's a bit strange." Duanmu Rong quickly recovered from the shock, calmly said, "This Fire Pursuit Journey that has gathered all eleven fires is not recorded in Olympus's history, and Aglaea never mentioned it to Star, Danheng, and the others. Moreover, the appearance of eleven fires in the vortex's heart means that eleven of the primordial Titans have died, and eleven demigods have been born. So those Titans now…"

Duanmu Rong unconsciously glanced at Gai Nie not far away, only to find him likewise gazing deeply at her and giving her a nod.

Mr. Gai, do you think the same?

Hmm.