Starry Sky Railway: Twin Origins

Chapter 244 Pre-Battle Mobilization

Shortly after the strange man left, news came from Aglaia.

Its content is very brief: The hiding place of Nikadori has been determined, please come to the Marble Palace for a chat as soon as possible.

Upon seeing this news, Lin Qiong and the others, along with Bai E, immediately rushed towards the Cloud Stone Palace...

Inside the Marble Heavenly Palace.

"Aglaia, we've arrived!"

As soon as he stepped into the bathhouse, Bai E hurried to the front of the line and ran straight toward the blonde woman sitting quietly by the bath.

It was as if he couldn't wait to get Nicardi's exact location from Aglaia.

Upon hearing the sound, Aglaia slowly lifted her legs out of the clear pool, then gracefully stood up and turned to look at the people walking towards her.

“You arrived quite quickly.” Aglaia said calmly, a faint smile playing on her lips. “I thought I could enjoy a little more of this rare bathing time.”

"Aglaia, where is Nicardoli?"

But Bai'er clearly had no interest in small talk; he stared intently at Aglaia and couldn't wait to ask a question.

Lin Qiong listened silently from the side.

This was the first time he had ever seen Bai E appear so anxious.

It's as if defeating Nicardo is the only mission that Bai'er must currently accomplish.

If Lin Qiong remembered correctly, he had indeed heard Bai E say that he was working hard for the destination he had chosen.

However, it is uncertain whether the endpoint that Bai Er refers to is defeating Nicardoli.

"Don't rush, Bai'er. Nicardi's current hiding place is rather unusual, and we need another hero to guide you."

Aglaia crossed her arms and slowly scanned the crowd.

"However, before he arrives, we must first choose someone to go and quell the 'conflict'."

"Another hero? Is he also a member of the Golden Clan?"

Compared to choosing someone to fight against "strife," Bai'e is clearly more concerned about who the hero who will lead the way is.

Upon hearing this, Aglaia smiled mysteriously and said, "You'll understand when they arrive."

"But before that, let's get back to the topic of who will be sent to the expedition."

"In order to bring the sparks of 'conflict' back to Ohmar, we ask that you..."

Before Aglaia could finish speaking, Bai'er stepped forward, his face resolute in showing his determination:

"I, Bai'e of Ailimishe, am willing to go and defeat Nicardoli!"

Upon hearing this, Aglaia was slightly taken aback, then a knowing smile appeared on her lips.

"Bai'er, I have never doubted your courage and determination."

She nodded gently and raised her hand to signal Bai E to calm down:

"But this mission is arduous. Even though Nanicadori has been corrupted by time and his divinity has almost completely disappeared, his remaining power is still strong."

"Therefore, in order to ensure that the fire can be retrieved this time, Ohmma may need the help of three foreign heroes."

As Aglaia spoke, her gaze passed over Bai E in front of her and landed directly on Lin Qiong and the other two, as if she wanted to get their consent.

Lin Qiong naturally sensed her intention. He first turned to look at his companions beside him, only to find that the two of them were also looking at him.

So he asked, "What do you think?"

“I don’t have any objections.” Xing shrugged casually, spread her hands, and replied with a calm expression. “After all, every time I visit a new world, I always get inexplicably caught up in all sorts of trouble.”

"I've almost gotten used to it by now."

“You’ll get used to it.” Dan Heng nodded slightly, crossed his arms, and said calmly, “Because this is the destiny of ‘Pioneering’.”

"So...you've both agreed to help?" Lin Qiong asked, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the two of them.

Seeing the two nod in unison, Lin Qiong immediately had a clear answer in his mind.

He took a deep breath, looked up at Aglaia, and said solemnly, "We are willing to help!"

......

After Lin Qiong and the others agreed to join the team to defeat Nicardoli, Aglaia explained the plan for the operation to everyone.

However, when this so-called plan reached Lin Qiong's ears, it was reduced to just four words: "Go straight for the enemy's heart."

Although he still didn't understand what the "Hundred Worlds Gate" that Aglaia mentioned was.

But since she said she could directly reach Nicardi's hiding place through the "Hundred Realms Gate," it must be some kind of teleportation device.

Just then, Aglaia abruptly stopped speaking and looked up at the people behind Lin Qiong and the others.

Upon seeing this, everyone present instinctively turned around, and a familiar face came into view.

Lin Qiong looked at the newcomer and immediately recognized him as the man he had met in the square earlier.

If Lin Qiong remembers correctly, Bai E called him "Wan Di" back then.

“It seems our guiding hero has arrived,” Aglaia chuckled.

"It's Wan Di?" Bai E seemed to realize something and immediately turned to look at Aglaia, exclaiming, "Could it be that Nicardo is hiding there...!"

Aglaia nodded in confirmation: "Just as you thought, Nicardoli's true form is hiding in Suspended Peak City."

"Hmph." Wan Di snorted coldly, disdainfully mocking, "Consciousness succumbs to madness, yet the body curls up in its former territory."

"When did our gods become so cowardly and incompetent?"

"Wan Di, you..."

Bai E frowned, looking as if he wanted to say something but couldn't. His lips opened and closed, as if a boulder was blocking his throat, preventing him from making a sound.

"Stop your worthless pity, savior."

Wan Di seemed to have already seen through Bai E's thoughts and interrupted him first: "I will personally end Nicardoli's life!"

"Alright, now that everyone is here, let's set off." Aglaia glanced sideways and said respectfully, "My teacher, thank you for your help."

Lin Qiong and the others followed her gaze and saw a red-haired little girl who looked very similar to Tibo flying slowly over from a distance.

"Alas! Whirlwind City, Suspended Edge City! Little White, Little Enemy, come quick, let's fly there together!"

The red-haired little girl flew around the group excitedly, then suddenly braked and stopped in front of Lin Qiong and the other two.

She blinked, looked Lin Qiong and the others up and down, and then said with a grin:

"Oh my, you must be the new friends Aya mentioned!"

At the same time, Lin Qiong was also observing the red-haired little girl in front of him.

She looks remarkably similar to Tibbo, both in physique and clothing.

The only distinguishing feature between this red-haired little girl and Tibbo is her unique hairstyle that covers one eye, as well as the ornaments she wears on her head.

"Uh...I guess so."

Lin Qiong scratched his head, his gaze settling on the red-haired little girl in front of him, before tentatively asking:

"Um... if I may ask, you wouldn't happen to be Tibo's twin sister or older sister, would you?"