Chapter 118: Copy Titan
The battle at Mount Cusp City quickly approached.
You and Stelle followed Phainon, Mydei, Castorice, and others deep into Mount Cusp City, engaging in combat with the crazed God of Strife, Nikador.
"Orion, be careful!" When the Titan attacked, you were half a beat slow and didn't dodge, intending to make contact with him to copy his ability.
Mydei came to save you, taking a heavy blow himself. Fortunately, he was immortal.
"Brother Orion!" Phainon looked at you with concern.
"Sorry, I…" You showed an expression of self-reproach.
But in reality, your heart was calm. One less Chrysos Heir would increase the probability of the Journey of Chasing the Flame failing.
During the battle, you discovered that Nikador possessed immortality. Helpless, you could only return to Okhema first.
During the retreat, Stelle grabbed your arm: "Orion, are you alright? That was so dangerous just now!"
"I'm fine, thank you," you replied, but in your heart, you were thinking—if Nikador killed one or two Chrysos Heirs…
But no, it would be too obvious.
And in this battle, your goal had already been achieved—
Your ability could even copy the abilities of a Titan.
You distinctly felt the violent power of the Strife Titan within you.
But this ability was too violent; if not used properly… it might backfire.
After returning to Okhema, you went to the Deep Abyss again to seek help from the Titan of Time, hoping to find Nikador's weakness.
During your time in the Deep Abyss, you intentionally delayed the puzzle-solving, causing Stelle to take a long time to reach Oronis, the Titan of Time.
Although you successfully reached Oronis, he refused to provide you with help.
To rescue Mydei, who was fighting alone, Phainon grew anxious.
Originally, you were somewhat pleased, thinking Mydei was about to die in Mount Cusp City…
Just as the tension mounted, the Titan Oronis, upon seeing Stelle, suddenly changed his expression.
"Is… is it you? My Mother, she encountered you. She misses you…" The Titan of Time murmured, looking at Stelle.
"Come with me… Please come with me."
Afterward, Stelle fainted.
You thought she would sleep forever, but unfortunately, after you carried her back, she suddenly woke up.
When she opened her eyes, she found you sitting by the bed, gently wiping the sweat from her forehead with a towel.
The moment your eyes met, both of you froze for a moment.
Stelle's face instantly flushed: "O-Orion… did you take advantage of me while I was sleeping?"
You chuckled: "No, would I take advantage of a good buddy?"
"You had a nightmare and were covered in sweat. I was taking care of you."
"Oh…" Stelle scratched her head awkwardly, "Then, thank you…"
The two looked at each other and smiled, the atmosphere becoming relaxed.
"Huh? What's this?" Stelle suddenly noticed a pink furry creature by the bed.
"What a cute pink puppy!" She excitedly picked it up.
Later, Stelle discovered that this magical creature seemed to possess the authority of the Titan of Time and could help you.
Subsequently, through Mimi's ability, you returned to the past and discovered the truth—Nikador had once stripped away his "reason" to resist the Black Tide's erosion.
Returning to Mount Cusp City again, the embodiment of reason, Gnaeus, chose to merge back into Nikador's main body, making him complete again but losing the curse of immortality.
Ultimately, Nikador was defeated, and the Tinder returned to Phainon.
Returning to Okhema, Phainon wanted to undergo the Tinder of Strife's trial to inherit divine authority.
But he did not pass the trial.
The position of Tinder's successor turned to Mydei, the Crown Prince of Mount Cusp, but he showed strong resistance—he did not want to become the next mad god.
Then, a few days passed.
Aglaea decided to send you to lead a team to the Tree Garden.
She hoped to accelerate the recovery of the Tinder of Seshes, the Titan of Reason.
But when you arrived, you found that the Tree Garden had been swallowed by the Black Tide, with Black Tide creations everywhere.
Castorice worried about the safety of her teacher, Anaxa, while you outwardly worried but inwardly hoped that this person, who seemed to have seen through you, would die quickly.
Unfortunately, he was not yet completely dead.
You found Anaxa at the throne, but at this time, to prevent the Tinder from being snatched, he had merged with the Tinder of Seshes, the Titan of Reason, his soul and body severely incomplete.
And just then, the Black Robed Swordsman suddenly appeared!
He had come to seize the Tinder of the Titan of Reason!
This hunter born from the Black Tide displayed terrifying strength; Castorice's power of death could hardly resist him.
In a critical moment, Trianne opened the Hundred Realms Gate and sent you away.
You covered the retreat, greedily observing the Black Robed Swordsman… His powerful ability might become your weapon to end the Journey of Chasing the Flame.
You retreated to Okhema.
When reporting back to Aglaea, you briefly explained the encounter.
"A Thief of Fire Black Robed Swordsman?" Aglaea frowned.
"Yes, his strength is very formidable," you said with a tired expression, "Anaxa called him a Thief of Fire."
"I see… I understand."
Aglaea walked over to you, her fingers gently caressing your cheek.
"You've worked hard, Orion-kun," she said softly, "Go relax at the Cloud Stone Sky Palace; I've already had it prepared."
Moments later, in the bathhouse of the Cloud Stone Sky Palace.
Warm steam rose. You sat by the pool, looking at Aglaea, Tribbie, and Hyacine.
"Orion-kun is here too," Tribbie greeted with a smile, "You've worked hard!"
Hyacine's face reddened slightly when she saw you, but then her gaze dimmed.
Because Aglaea naturally sat beside you.
"How is it? The feeling of having the entire bathhouse to yourself," Aglaea said elegantly.
"Hmm, very comfortable…" Tribbie stretched languidly.
"Tribbie-sensei… aren't you coming in to soak?" Hyacine asked casually, trying not to look at you and Aglaea.
"We'd better not, after all, we're like this now," Tribbie waved her hand.
Aglaea explained Tribbie's situation—the curse of the Titan of Janus Gate, each use of the Hundred Realms Gate would deepen the soul split.
"From body to mind, each time she uses her ability, she will gradually return to an infant state."
"Perhaps we can find a solution," Hyacine said, "Orion-kun and I are both specializing in soul research at the Wisdom Seed School…"
As she spoke, she secretly glanced at you.
In her eyes there was concern, worry, and… unconcealed admiration.
Unfortunately, when she saw Aglaea naturally leaning on your shoulder, the light in her eyes dimmed.
Just then, Tribbie suddenly pressed her forehead: "Ugh!"
"What happened?" you asked worriedly.
"Doesn't feel good… Is it Trianne?"
"No… this time it's Trinnon! Trinnon is in trouble…!"