Following the tribes of Nikador, only one came to Derick's mind.
Anaxa meant the same thing.
The Gorgo people who originally lived in Castrum Kremnos.
They had once followed Mydei, establishing their prestige throughout Amphoreus, and after allying with Okhema, these Gorgo people lived in this city.
"Then it looks like I'll need to find Brother Mydei again later."
Derick spoke.
"I'll go with you," Castorice immediately interjected from the side.
Cipher also extended her hand towards Derick at this moment, smilingly saying: "Little Derick, how about I accompany you too?"
Seeing Cipher extend her hand, Castorice directly put out her own hand, gesturing for Cipher to slap it down.
Seeing Castorice's palm, Cipher 'swish' pulled her hand back.
She hadn't had enough of shaking hands with Castorice yet.
Watching Cipher withdraw her hand, Castorice finally placed her hand satisfactorily on Derick's other hand.
It was clearly a curse she had hated before, but with Derick by her side, Castorice felt she didn't care as much anymore.
Even just now, when facing Cipher's provocation, she was secretly pleased in her heart for gaining an advantage due to her ability.
Thinking this in her heart, Castorice gripped Derick's hand even tighter.
...
After eating, Castorice and Derick went to find Mydei and his Gorgo people.
Cipher ultimately failed to follow them.
"Sister Castorice, can you tell me about the situation of the Gorgo people in Okhema?"
"I've seen some of their situation. Generally speaking, they are the foreign group living best in Okhema. However, they are also the most tormented group of people."
Castorice replied to Derick:
"The Gorgo army brought by Lord Mydei is extremely strong in combat, and they stick together. Although the people of Okhema isolate them, they still don't dare to do anything."
She thought for a moment and said to Derick: "Lady Aglaea has put in a lot of effort in this, striving to allow both sides to coexist harmoniously."
"But they have their own beliefs and ideals. People from other city-states might choose to abandon their customs and actively integrate into Okhema, but the Gorgo people cannot do that. After all, even when the previous king of Okhema was on the throne, Castrum Kremnos was still thinking of occupying Okhema. The disagreement in ideals and the animosity between the peoples cannot be eliminated in a short time."
Derick nodded slightly.
Indeed, as long as the name Gorgo people existed, that contradiction would always be there.
In the original game's plot, Mydei chose to let the Gorgo Dynasty completely end to allow both sides to integrate.
At the same time, to prevent the Gorgo people from being discriminated against and from developing an inferiority complex of living under someone else's roof, he then performed the great feat of defending a lone city.
"However, the current Mydei will not become a demigod. What will be the future direction of the Gorgo people?"
Derick thought to himself.
In the original plot, the ending for the Gorgo people was merely the most realistic approach under the circumstances at the time, not the best ending.
The millennia-old Castrum Kremnos naturally had its unique cultural spirit.
To abandon that spiritual culture and integrate elsewhere, becoming like the people of Okhema, would always leave a sense of incompleteness.
There would be no Castrum Kremnos anymore.
"Perhaps, the Flamechasers' method of salvation is [Re-Creation], so they don't attach much importance to preserving culture."
Derick and Castorice found Mydei.
Beside Mydei sat a dejected old man.
He wore the standard warrior attire of the Gorgo people, his hair and beard somewhat gray, and a scar on his face.
He looked at the ground, his expression utterly lost.
Mydei gently patted his shoulder in comfort from the side.
Seeing this situation, Castorice said to Derick: "That is Lord Mydei's teacher, Kratelus. But what exactly happened? Let's go over and see."
"Mm."
Derick nodded.
The two of them walked towards Mydei.
...
"Mydeimos, tell me, what was the reason for what the late King and late Queen did?"
Kratelus's tone was filled with pain.
Why did the late King want to kill Mydei back then?
It was because the prophecy stated that Mydei would personally kill the late King, Nikador, and the entire Gorgo Dynasty.
Mydei had fulfilled the prophecy of killing his father.
Kratelus also believed that there would be no accidents with the subsequent prophecies.
Just as he was considering how to prevent Mydei from ending the Gorgo Dynasty and instead allow him to inherit it and retake Castrum Kremnos, the news of Nikador being devoured arrived.
Nikador was gone!
Even if a new Titan of Strife appeared, it would not be Nikador, but someone else.
In the current situation, the prophecy of Mydei killing Nikador would never happen, no matter what.
If the prophecy was false, then what was the purpose of the late King's actions?
Perhaps without this prophecy, Castrum Kremnos would be in a different situation, and things would have developed differently.
Mydei was also silent.
He had been busy fighting before and hadn't considered so much.
These past few days, having calmed down, he had also thought about this problem.
What the Gorgo people should do next, where they should go, Mydei was also unsure now.
Mydei noticed Derick and Castorice approaching.
"What brings you two here?" Mydei asked Derick.
Kratelus also composed himself and stood up at this moment.
As the Crown Champion of Castrum Kremnos and Mydei's teacher, he naturally had his pride.
He looked at Derick, and then at the greatsword on his back, his gaze narrowing slightly.
Is this slender young man the only one who currently possesses Nikador's power?
Their Gorgo people had always followed Nikador.
However, Derick did not possess the Flame-Core of Strife, which made Kratelus unsure of what attitude to adopt towards him.
"We have something to ask of you." Derick glanced at Mydei and Kratelus, not mentioning the previous topic.
The pride of the Gorgo people was strong; they wouldn't easily accept comfort.
"What is it?" Hearing Derick not mention the previous matter, Mydei and Kratelus were satisfied in their hearts and asked Derick.
"It's like this..."
Derick explained the conjectures of Anaxa, Cipher, and the others, and then said to Kratelus in a pleading tone: "I want to re-condense the Flame-Core of Strife, do you have any ideas?"
Mydei looked at Kratelus.
In terms of experience, his teacher knew more.
Kratelus wore a thoughtful expression.
Then, he slowly said: "Regarding Lord Nikador, there are indeed many records in Castrum Kremnos. However, they are all focused on His battles. As for re-condensing the Flame-Core of Strife, I don't have a definite method for that. But..."
Kratelus looked at Derick: "If you want to re-condense it, it would be best to walk the path Lord Nikador took once more. If there is no 'strife', then the Flame-Core of Strife naturally cannot be spoken of."
As he said this, a sharp light glinted in his eyes.
Kratelus didn't want to think about what the prophecy was back then anymore; continuing to think about it would only lead to pain.
He had to find something else to do.
"Are you suggesting starting another war?" Castorice frowned at him.
"Yes, only strife can awaken the spirit of strife."
Kratelus said.
"Lord Derick, I wonder what your thoughts are?"
"Teacher, are you planning to lead the Gorgo people into war again? Teacher, many Gorgo people can no longer continue fighting." Mydei said to Kratelus.
"However, only in this way can we find our meaning."
Kratelus nodded and said.
Then he looked at Derick, awaiting his response.
Derick looked at Mydei's scrutinizing gaze and Kratelus's expectant eyes, also showing a thoughtful expression.
He hadn't expected that simply coming to ask would lead to a choice that would decide the lives and futures of many people.
Seeing Derick hesitate, Kratelus felt slightly disappointed.
"Apologies, Lord Derick, I was impolite."
He was not a Gorgo person; naturally, he could not be judged by Gorgo standards.
Derick, however, slowly spoke at this moment.
"Perhaps, a war could be initiated."
Castorice, Mydei, and Kratelus's spirits immediately lifted as they looked at Derick.
"We, are going to retake Castrum Kremnos," Derick said to the three of them.
The Flamechasers' method of salvation was [Re-Creation], caring about people rather than civilization; Derick wanted to end this situation, so he wanted both civilization and life.
Okhema was beautiful, and the Gorgo people had their own characteristics.
It would be best if both retained their respective spirits.
"Mydeimos, what do you think?" Kratelus looked at Mydei, wanting to see what he would decide.
After all, he was the prince of the Gorgo people, and their future was still in his hands.
Derick, however, stretched out his hand at this moment to stop him.
"Kratelus, although I intend to start a war, I do not intend to bring all the Gorgo people with me."
Perhaps some Gorgo people truly enjoyed life in Okhema and wanted to integrate into it.
Derick also didn't want to force them to choose to return to war.
"Lord Derick, what are you planning to do?"
Kratelus frowned and said.
"I will, alone, step by step, retake Castrum Kremnos. Through continuous warfare, I will see if I can awaken strife."
Derick replied in a serious tone.
"This..." Kratelus frowned.
Mydei, however, crossed his arms and said to Derick: "Don't worry, I won't stop the Gorgo people from following you."
Derick smiled.
Mydei understood his thoughts.
If the Gorgo people had forgotten their thirst for war, then let them live well in Okhema.
Those who truly couldn't adapt to life in Okhema, seeing Derick do this, would choose to follow without needing to be told.
Kratelus also understood Derick's thoughts and immediately made a guarantee.
"Lord Derick, please rest assured, I will be the first to follow you."
Hearing this, Castorice silently took Derick's hand.
Following Derick, she was the first in this matter.
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