Hearing Tribbie's words, Stelle's first reaction was: "'The strong one from the upper realm feeds on my people' — what a familiar line······"
But it was undeniable that this description of Amphoreus was not wrong.
After all, every era of Amphoreus was merely a data package calculated by the scepter and fed to [Irontomb].
Of course, that was the original version. In this world, Lygus's goal was still unknown.
Stelle thought to herself: If this plot point had not changed, then no matter what she did, she could not change the fact of "Irontomb's birth." If it had changed, then the one who would be embarrassed would be her.
It was better to honestly follow the "script."
Thinking of this, Stelle said: "In the galaxy, Amphoreus is 8."
Tribbie: ?
Stelle gestured with her hand: "It's a horizontal 8, look, it's roughly like this······"
Tribbie looked at Stelle seriously gesturing with her hand and silently sighed in her heart: Sigh, I originally wanted to try to get some information from this person from beyond the heavens, but now it seems··· this is probably the same as not asking at all.
What use did she have knowing the shape of Amphoreus? So childish!
"Eh?" Stelle suddenly seemed to think of something and asked: "By the way, Tribbie, aren't you a [Passage] demigod? Didn't you say 'if the road is blocked, open it with your fists'? Why don't you go to the world beyond the heavens yourself?"
"Ugh···"
Tribbie was momentarily at a loss for words. She felt that Stelle was secretly mocking her lack of strength (in reality, she was not).
"A mere Aquila can only stop ordinary explorers." The wild-line version Tribios cracked her neck and said in a deep, muffled voice: "If it weren't for having too many things on our hands, we would have gone up and dealt with Aquila long ago."
"Exactly." The glasses version Tribios snorted, took two steps forward, and pressed against Stelle from behind: "Little sister, are you underestimating us?"
The instant she pressed close, Stelle's whole body trembled as if electrocuted. T-T-This was really being "underestimated"!
This glasses version was stronger than March!
"Yo~ You can't even stand steady after just a touch~"
A bratty female version Tribios covered her small mouth and looked at Stelle with a playful expression: "Little gray from beyond the heavens is such a weakling~ Weakling~"
The android version Tribios said blankly: "Ni-ka-do-li, Ce-r-ces, O-ro-nyx, T-heir, s-par-ks, a-re, e-as-ier, t-o, o-b-tain. T-he, l-ast, m-ove, i-s, u-p, t-o, t-he, h-ea-vens."
The biker version Tribios: "Besides, it's not like we haven't tried. Once we took a rocket and reached the sky~"
"But that pot place seemed to have an invisible barrier. We couldn't go any higher."
Hearing this, Stelle's heart stirred. The so-called "invisible barrier" — she was very familiar with this thing?
Wasn't this an air wall? That made sense. Amphoreus was a data world. Even an MC map had borders, so Amphoreus definitely did too.
It was within expectations. But judging from this······ Lygus did not set up a Black Tide as a barrier around Amphoreus?
Was he really a good person?
·····
Some time later.
After coming out of the bath pool, Stelle changed her clothes and regrouped with Dan Heng and the others: "Phew— that soak felt really good. Shall we go?"
Ever since she learned from Tribbie that "Amphoreus has no Black Tide threat," her mood had improved a lot — and her impression of Lygus had gotten a bit better as well.
This was how it should be. If you don't cause trouble, I'll even think you, Lygus, are quite polite.
"You seem to be in a good mood? Did something happen?" Dan Heng asked.
Stelle chuckled: "Of course. Something very comfortable happened while I was in the bath pool earlier. Now I feel like everyone looks cute."
Sunday beside them: ???
Wait··· in the bath pool just now? Damn it! I hate yuri!!
Dan Heng did not think much of it and simply took out his phone: "I just added Phainon as a friend. He said after we leave Cloudstone Heavenly Palace, we should go find him at the market. He wants to thank us in person and will also help arrange our accommodation."
"Great, great. Shall we go now?"
The three of them descended from Cloudstone Heavenly Palace and returned to the Cloudstone Market. After going back and forth, the situation in the market had clearly stabilized. Although the destruction caused by Nikador remained, people's hearts had at least calmed down. Some were even celebrating the victory of this resistance.
—"Five hundred liheng coins. I want this drill."
As the three walked through the noisy market, a familiar voice suddenly rang out not far away. Everyone looked toward the sound and saw a golden figure at a vendor stall ahead.
It was Aglaea.
However, at this moment, another tall figure stood beside Aglaea. The person wore a long robe and had short light-green hair. Just from the back view, one could feel a strong sense of power.
Stelle: Why does this person feel a bit familiar?
"···Tch, a bookworm who only hides in the Tree Court shouldn't waste natural resources. Six hundred liheng coins. Sell this drill to me." That person snorted coldly and also pointed at the drill to give his own bid, actually competing with Aglaea.
Dan Heng stroked his chin: "Hm? Isn't Aglaea a 'demigod' here? There's actually someone who dares to speak to her like that? Could something have happened?"
"Shall we get closer and take a look?" Dan Heng suggested.
Stelle: "Ah··· ah sure, I agree."
Stelle no longer knew what to say at this point, because the voice of the man arguing with Aglaea sounded extremely familiar. Combined with the clothing and hair color, the other party's identity was self-evident.
It was Anaxa.
What Stelle was curious about now was: In this life, what grudge were these two fighting over again?
In the past, Aglaea and Anaxa's conflicts were entirely because their philosophies on everything were completely different (except for their views on Phainon). Whether it was research, sparks, or gods······ the two would start attacking each other within three sentences.
What about this time?
"Hahahahaha!"
Hearing Anaxa's words, Aglaea suddenly burst into loud laughter. Her laughter was extremely exaggerated as she placed her hands on her hips, threw her head back, and laughed until she was out of breath: "Did I hear wrong? A guy with a simple brain and developed limbs actually mocking me as a 'bookworm'?"
"Ah hahahahaha—!"
Suddenly, Anaxa also laughed. He spread his arms and likewise laughed toward the sky: "Hahahahaha—! That's right. Calling you a bookworm is actually flattering you, great performer!"
Aglaea: "That's right. I almost forgot your limbs aren't even developed, you unkillable cockroach!"
Anaxa: "Ah hahahahaha—!"
Aglaea: "Ah hahahahaha—!"
At this time, the stall owner beside them carefully asked: "Um······ you two, have you decided who this drill should be sold to?"
Aglaea/Anaxa (instant battle faces): "Of course to me. Otherwise to him/her?"