Star Railway: The Pioneer's Journey

Chapter 493 arrives at the "Golden Age"?

In Onphalus, the citizens' assembly is very sacred and solemn.

That's at least what most people think.

But in reality, wherever there are people, there will be conflicts and intrigue.

In other words, wherever there are people, there will inevitably be intrigue, conflict, and scheming. There is no way to avoid it; one can only face it bravely.

Look at the process of the Citizens' Assembly. The most important part, the voting, has so many supporters in the Senate that the early debates are actually not very meaningful.

The disadvantages of the Golden Clan are obvious.

But if what happens next infringes on their interests or even endangers their lives, then that's uncertain.

Yun Zhi's position in the open-air meeting hall of the Demigod Council was somewhat delicate. He seemed to be standing with the Senate, yet he was also detached from it, with an expression that was neither a smile nor a frown.

Xing glanced over and felt a chill run down her spine.

—Although she knew Yunzhi wouldn't scheme against her, she still felt a chill down her spine for Ohma.

On the way to the open-air plaza, Hoshi also heard the citizens' voices.

For example—"How absurd! The status of the Golden Descendants was given to them by the Senate, yet they don't cherish it."

Xing: ...They protected you and you ended up making enemies?

These people's gazes were like knives, making her feel uncomfortable.

During this time, Kratrus, a trusted confidant of Wandi, came to tell them that the "Purgers" under Elder Caenis had begun their operation.

The so-called Cleansers are assassins who kill members of the Golden Clan.

Why must there be disasters in the world?

It's because there are people in this world who are well-fed and clothed but have nothing better to do than seek thrills.

After passing the trial of the [Conflict] Fire Seed, Wan Di returned to the ruined Suspended Peak City as a demigod, resisting the Black Tide on the front line.

Yesterday, news came again that the black-robed swordsman—whom they called "the fire thief"—had been spotted.

Shouts of "Get off the stage! Get off the stage!" echoed from the open-air venue.

Outside, there are enemies trying to steal the fire; inside, there's a group of fools plotting a sudden, ingenious scheme...

Beset by internal and external troubles.

Xing sighed.

Then she consciously moved a little further away from Bai E.

Sorry, partner, but today I'm siding with my dad.

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What's the point of wasting time on a pointless debate and meeting?

Yes, everyone.

For the Senate, all they needed to do was fool the majority to get everything they wanted.

For the Golden Blood, they are facing an extremely difficult debate, so Aglaia plans to have Bai Er participate.

Because she had been a demigod for too long, her humanity gradually disappeared, and she became increasingly powerless.

Yunzhi crossed his arms and watched the debate among the ignorant masses at the citizens' assembly.

They were all pointless arguments.

"Distinguished guest, would you like to come forward and speak?"

Katniss's voice sounded from behind.

Yun smiled slightly:

"At this point, I have nothing to say."

Katniss nodded: "We will fulfill everything the Senate has promised."

"...Go and make your statement, Lady Katniss."

Yunzhi yawned: "Cherish this good mood."

This statement was somewhat unclear, and Katniss was puzzled.

But this confusion was fleeting.

She was confident that they would win this time.

"Then, I will personally conclude today's debate."

Katniss strode to the center of the hall.

Yun watched this scene with great interest, seemingly wanting to laugh.

Xing swore on her excellent eyesight that Yun was almost bursting into laughter.

"Honorable members of parliament—"

Katniss's voice echoed throughout the hall.

Without any loudspeakers, how did they manage to make their voices carry so widely in the open-air venue?

This is puzzling.

"I miss the beautiful times depicted in those poems, when nearly a thousand city-states of different faiths existed in Onphalus, and gods roamed the world, interacting with mortals."

"But today, refugees from all corners of the world are fleeing their homes and heading to the holy city, hoping to find a place to stay under the protection of Kefal. We are all in the same boat, with no way to retreat."

A question mark appeared above Yun's head.

—Isn't the current situation very clear?

Outside, the Black Tide raged, but their Heavenly Father Cephale protected them and ensured their survival, while the Golden Blood protected them from harm by the Black Tide's creations.

The stakes are clear; even if someone is just bored and has nothing better to do, they shouldn't cause trouble at a time like this.

Then she said...

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

"Gentlemen, choose now: will you choose the unknown 're-creation,' or will you choose to return to the prosperous 'Golden Age'?"

The meeting room erupted in uproar.

People around were whispering among themselves.

Yun Zhi couldn't help but twitch his brow.

Very well, Katniss is now showing him with her actions that she's not just being idle.

—Perhaps she had been daydreaming too much, and when she woke up, she couldn't distinguish between reality and dreams, and didn't know what the world was like.

"Which path can truly bring ordinary people their ideal tomorrow?"

Yun listened to the sounds around him.

Obviously, most people don't need to hesitate when making a choice.

The fate of the "Re-creation" is too vague and uncertain, but the prosperity of the "Golden Age" can be glimpsed from various ancient books and those broken ruins.

The choice between the elusive illusion and the once readily available reality is not actually a matter of choice.

Xing blinked, tilted her head, and asked:

"But how can we get Onpharos back to the 'Golden Age'?"

This is a good question.

Bai E also spoke, his tone imposing:

"That's right, Lady Katniss. The Golden Age has long since ended. May I ask, how can the Senate turn back time?"

Katniss was prepared, and she answered confidently:

"When the three Cataclysmic Titans are born, the Golden Age will cease. When the three Cataclysmic Titans perish, the Golden Age will return."

"puff--"

Yun Zhi finally couldn't help but laugh: "I never expected this... I really never expected this... Hehehe..."

He felt he had been quite reserved; at least he hadn't burst into laughter.

He had considered many possibilities, but he never expected the Senate to say something like that.

Looking at Yunzhi's expression, Katniss immediately had a bad feeling.

"Does our esteemed guest find this hard to believe?"

But thinking of her support, she straightened her back again:

"The Senate will not make empty promises. Look at the people standing beside me—"

Two figures stood behind Katniss.

Those two people weren't strangers to me.

—It was Xiaodie and that summer moment.