Controlling the number one avatar, he hurried to Janusopolis.
Along the way, he encountered many Black Tide creatures.
These were mainly Black Tide creatures that had escaped when the Grove of Epiphany was attacked. Most of them were killed by the shockwave when Derick self-destructed, and the remaining few were running rampant here, ending up halfway between the city of apprehension and Janusopolis.
Seeing these Black Tide creatures, Derick naturally wouldn't be polite. Waving his scythe, he finished them all off. However, he didn't devour them this time.
Firstly, the strength of these Black Tide creatures was no longer worth mentioning, and Derick didn't care much; secondly, a portion of the energy obtained by the avatar would also go to the main body.
Would the main body's energy increase with the Black Tide's energy? Even if it was just a sliver, Derick didn't want to see this happen.
Unless he could find a way to hide it, Derick would not do such a dangerous thing.
"But how can I hide it?"
Derick pondered for a while and felt that Zagreus's ability offered the best chance of help. As the Titan of Trickery, perhaps there would be a way.
But Derick wasn't sure how to get his hands on it.
He couldn't just tell Cipher, "I've obtained the Black Tide's energy, can you help me hide it using the Titan of Trickery's power?" Even Cipher wouldn't agree to that, right?
He'd better think about it slowly and not dwell on these things for now.
After dealing with the Black Tide creatures, the number one avatar continued towards Janusopolis. Fortunately, the city of apprehension where the number one avatar was located wasn't too far from Janusopolis, and it didn't take long to reach its destination.
Upon arrival, Derick had the number one avatar find a place to remain on standby.
He had just been busy getting the number two avatar to infiltrate the Anti-Matter Legion, and then controlling the number one avatar to go to the Oracle Sanctuary. It had taken a long time, and Derick's spirit was a bit overwhelmed.
He had to stop and rest.
Derick could now have a hearty sleep.
He needed a good sleep.
At the Hero's Pool, Cipher returned, holding a pile of gold coins. As she walked, she happily took a bite out of a gold coin.
"Caught Spirithief Bartholos again. It's earned quite a bit of gold recently. Next time before I catch it, should I leave it some gold? According to Little Derick's way of saying it, this is called sustainability, can't rob it all at once."
She muttered to herself while hugging the gold coins.
She had earned a lot today, so Cipher planned to take a good bath and then sleep.
If there was any benefit to being caught by Aglaea, it was that she could enjoy the bathing service of the Hero's Pool anytime, anywhere.
Anyway, now that there was a problem with the Titan of Strife's Flame-Core, the Flamechase Journey couldn't continue. Cipher naturally didn't have to worry about the demigod's fate befalling her.
"Hmph, hmph..." She smiled, her eyes narrowing.
Casually taking off her boots, her well-proportioned, snow-white, plump but straight legs were exposed to the air. Putting away the gold coins, Cipher jumped into the hot spring pool, submerging herself completely.
After jumping into the steamy, hot bath, Cipher looked up and saw Aglaea and another woman with closed eyes soaking in the hot spring.
The two of them sat on opposite sides of the hot spring, silent as if they were mute.
"This, this is? A new Chrysos Heir?"
Cipher asked doubtfully.
The Hero's Pool was not like the public places below; only Chrysos Heirs could enter here. Derick was the only exception, and now there was another person, which made Cipher very strange.
"I am not a Chrysos Heir." Cerces said softly to Cipher, her hands placed on her chest.
"Then?" Cipher's confusion grew.
"I am Cerces, the Titan of Reason. Demigod of Zagreus, please do not be so surprised." Cerces hadn't intended to say the latter part, but after she announced her identity, Cipher jumped out of the pool in shock, splashing water all over Her head.
The Titan of Reason looked at Cipher speechlessly.
"What, what's going on? Why is the Ti-Titan of Reason here?" Cipher stammered.
She was planning to have a nice bath, but a huge Titan had appeared in the hot spring.
Even Cipher had to be shocked.
Aglaea said from the side: "This matter is because of Derick."
"Because of Little Derick? He wouldn't use his good looks to seduce the Titan of Reason, would he?" Cipher muttered to herself, stroking her chin.
"Demigod of the Titan of Trickery, I am not as superficial as you." Cerces was about to grit her teeth to pieces.
She was a lesbian now; no matter how good-looking Derick was, he wouldn't attract Her attention. Now that Cipher said this, Cerces felt that if Her physical strength recovered, She would definitely not be polite to Cipher.
"Then it's the energy and Flame-Core in your body?" Cipher said, stroking her chin: "If I'm not mistaken, this is all Little Derick's doing."
What she said just now wasn't purely teasing. She knew something was wrong when she looked at Cerces, and now seeing her reaction, she was even more certain that although Cerces was still the Titan of Reason, there wasn't much energy left in Her body.
"That's right, Derick absorbed the energy from Cerces's body." Aglaea told Cipher what had happened over there.
Hearing Aglaea say this, Cipher slapped her thigh in annoyance.
"Aiya, Aglaea, you should have told me about this sooner. Little Derick can actually absorb the energy of more than one Titan." Cipher pointed to herself: "If you had told me earlier, I would have given all the Titan energy in my body to Little Derick long ago. Little Derick can even absorb Titan energy, so my demigod energy would be even easier for him. Once the Titan of Trickery's energy in my body is gone, I won't have to worry about my oracle anymore."
"Then I'll be free."
Cipher stretched lazily, making her voluptuous figure appear even more upright.
"Aren't you afraid that your oracle will fall upon Little Derick?" Tribbie appeared at this moment, sitting by the edge of the pool and asking Cipher.
She knew how much Cipher liked Derick. Although it wasn't as passionate and fiery as Castorice's love, she still wanted to be a thief with him for a lifetime.
Was Cipher now planning to transfer the oracle that had befallen her onto Little Derick?
"Hmph, hmph, Lady Tribios, you don't understand this." Cipher's eyes darted around as she spoke to Tribbie: "Indeed, if it were just one oracle, I would worry about letting Little Derick bear it for me. But, what if multiple oracles befell him alone?"
"For example, my oracle is that I will walk with greed but die penniless. Other people's oracles are different. Tell me, how can Little Derick die from this and also die from that?"
"If one of them can't be fulfilled, wouldn't that mean there's a problem with the prophecy? So, either the oracle can't be fulfilled, or the oracle is wrong. What do you think the final result will be?"
Hearing Cipher's words, Tribbie looked at Cerces.
"Lord Cerces, could it be like this?"
Faced with Tribbie's question, Cerces was also stunned.
She thought for a moment and answered Tribbie honestly: "I have never thought about such a thing, and I don't know the specific answer."
Cipher continued to ask: "So there really is such a possibility!"
"I cannot rule it out."
Seeing Cipher's excited eyes, Aglaea reminded her from the side: "Cipher, although what you're thinking is wonderful. But you must remember, Derick's body has reached its limit and can currently only bear the energy of two Titans."
"That's why I said it's a pity you didn't inform me sooner. I would have willingly given all the energy in my body to Little Derick."
Energy wasn't wealth; Cipher was willing to give it all away.
As she washed her body, she said to Aglaea: "But Little Derick's body can be strengthened further, right? If his body can be strengthened, can it accommodate new Titan energy? You know, even if Little Derick successfully bears the Flame-Cores of two Titans, the constraints of the oracular prophecies can still be met. For example, one dies during the day, one dies at night, and then he dies at the border between Okhema and the outside."
"Two isn't safe, three is safer, the more insurance the better. It would be best if Little Derick simply absorbed all twelve Titans. That way, a world where no one gets hurt would truly be achieved."
"You're thinking too beautifully," Tribbie complained from the side.
"Well, that's one way, isn't it?" Cipher smugly started backstroking in the pool.
Cerces stood up and said to Aglaea: "I don't want to continue soaking here. Please arrange a place for me to stay."
Aglaea nodded: "Yes, Lord Cerces, where would you like to live? For example, near this Marmoreal Palace, you can come to bathe and rest at any time."
"I am not used to living here." Cerces rejected Aglaea's suggestion. She then thought for a moment and said to Aglaea: "Lady Aglaea, I hope to live near the young man named Derick, so I can receive his energy supplements and ponder the conjectures proposed by the demigod of Trickery."
"Oh? You want to live near Little Derick?" Tribbie tilted her head and said.
Aglaea pondered for a moment and nodded.
"The houses to the left and right of where Derick lives are empty. I will arrange for you to stay in one of them."
"Good." Cerces nodded.
And at this moment, Cipher, who was backstroking, suddenly sat up and reached out to Aglaea, saying: "By the way, seamstress, isn't it unsafe for Lord Cerces to live alone in a crowded place like the Marmoreal Market? How about I go over and protect Her? Don't worry, I'll give you an 80% discount this time."
Tribbie widened her cute eyes from the side.
No, it's clearly you who wants to get close to Little Derick, how come it's now become protecting Cerces in your words.
How can a person be so thick-skinned?
"Unfortunately, I have no intention of paying a reward." Even if Aglaea had money, she wouldn't spend it so recklessly.
Hearing that her idea of making money had come to nothing, a look of regret appeared on her face. But she still wore an understanding expression and said in a righteous tone: "I know your financial situation hasn't been good lately, so I'll help you for free this time. Remember Lady Cipher's kindness."
Aglaea didn't want to say another word to Cipher.
Cerces had already gotten out of the pool, and Cipher didn't stay much longer. After changing their clothes in the dressing room, the two of them prepared to go to the Marmoreal Market.
Aglaea had also completed the procedures for purchasing the house.
The deed was given to Cerces, and Cipher and Cerces left the Marmoreal Palace.
After they left, Aglaea gently tapped her fingers on the edge of the pool, pondering what Cipher had said earlier.
To concentrate the Titan's Flame-Cores in one person, to make various oracles conflict with each other, and finally for one person to complete the re-creation of the world...
Aglaea didn't know how likely this was.
"Since Cipher wants to do it, let her try."
Aglaea thought to herself.
Just as she was thinking this, the Golden Threads suddenly sensed something, and her expression turned somewhat unsightly.
Cipher and Cerces walked towards the Marmoreal Market.
On the way, Cerces reminded Cipher: "By the way, demigod of the Titan of Trickery, my name is Calypso now. Don't expose my identity to everyone."
"Okay, I understand." Cipher nodded: "You don't have to call me demigod either, just call me Cipher."
"Alright."
The two agreed and then walked towards the house.
They didn't think about buying any daily necessities on the way.
Cerces had always been the Titan of Reason, so naturally, she wouldn't have any common sense about daily life. As for Cipher, what was her profession? Which thief would spend their own money to buy daily necessities?
"Later, if it doesn't work out, I'll go to the homes of the elders in the Senate to 'borrow' some daily necessities."
Cipher thought to herself.
They arrived at the house to the left of Derick's house, preparing to move in. Just as she was about to push the door, Cipher discovered that someone was also planning to move into the house to the right of Derick's house.
"What a coincidence?"
Cipher looked at the person who was planning to move in.
Green hair, one eye covered with an eyepatch, it was none other than Anaxa, one of the Seven Sages of the Grove of Epiphany.
And behind him, there were several scholars from the Grove of Epiphany.
"Well, well, it's getting lively here."
Seeing Anaxa also come over, Cipher stroked her chin and muttered to herself.
When Cipher noticed Anaxa, Anaxa also saw Cipher and Cerces. Seeing Cipher, Anaxa's steps paused.
This demigod of the Titan of Trickery, why has she also come?
And that woman beside her, why does the energy on her body feel so familiar to me?
Wait, could it be...
Anaxa immediately guessed Cerces's identity.
"Interesting."
He couldn't help but laugh.
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