Chapter 172 Onpharos 1-26 "Kay, Kayne..."
"Lady Kayneth, something terrible has happened!"
A member of the Senate stumbled and ran to the front of Katniss's office.
Katniss was giving instructions to an elderly priest whose face was obscured when she heard the commotion outside and frowned.
"What's making you so flustered? Can't you see I'm discussing something with the priest?"
She spoke to the member in an unfriendly tone.
The newcomer, panting, explained, "Two Golden Descendants are fighting at Dawn Cloud Cliff!"
“That’s your territory, Lady Katniss!”
To be precise, it is "the territory that Katniss is responsible for maintaining".
But everyone knew that this was just a nominal title; no one dared to cause trouble at Dawn Cloud Cliff, and they could still collect a considerable amount of money every year.
Katniss calmly asked, "Which two? Were they photographed with a lithograph?"
"If it's a Golden Blood, send it to that demon Aglaia... send it to Aglaia and make her pay compensation!"
"It's already been sent, but..."
Katniss said impatiently, "But what? That woman Aglaia is a master of appearances. Her tailor shop makes a fortune every day. Can't she afford this little bit of repair?"
For Aglaia, anything that can be solved with money isn't a problem.
Katniss didn't think it was worth her going there personally; she still needed to discuss how to put a new priest on the throne.
When Cephalus bestowed a miracle upon an infant, Katniss knew that her chance to overthrow the Golden Clan had arrived.
Look.
Humans, favored by the Titans, are practically natural adversaries of the Golden Clan.
The actions of the Golden Descendants, to put it nicely, are called taking over the torch—creating a new world.
To put it bluntly, isn't it just about hunting Titans and replacing them?
Humanity's miracles come from the Titans. How could humanity, favored and blessed by the Titans, possibly stand on the side of the Golden Blood?
Perhaps because Katniss was too confident, she did not interfere too much in He Yuan's upbringing, but instead allowed He Yuan to receive priestly education normally.
However, all of Crane's teachers were chosen by Katniss.
She was brimming with confidence that this would be her most handy tool, the ladder to achieving "Kines's" wish.
result……
"As a result, you raised an ungrateful child."
An aged, slow voice rang out, “I remember telling you that he doesn’t look like a very easy tool to control, and you should get him into the ‘Cleansers’ as soon as possible.”
"What's making you hesitate, Katniss?"
Katniss thought bitterly, "It's all because of that guy, Lucas!"
"He claimed to be a spectator of some divine ritual, remaining neutral, but then told me I couldn't touch him!"
"Kines, when did you become so restrained?"
The old man asked, "Is it really as the rumors say, that you have developed feelings of pity for Lai Gushi...?"
Katniss flew into a rage: "I already said it's all baseless speculation, we have absolutely no connection whatsoever!"
The old man shook his head. "No, no, no, Katniss, you must understand, there are no rumors without a reason. It must be that you and Lai Gushi have some kind of contact, and someone has seen through it..."
Katniss retorted angrily, "Ha, Legus... an ugly freak, why would I want him?"
Besides, she bears the name "Kines," so how could she be indulging in love? Overthrowing the Golden Clan is the most important thing!
The old man's eyes were sharp: "Since he's the one who's been giving you money, why are you still afraid of him?"
Katniss's face stiffened.
She was about to explain, but after thinking for a moment, she said directly, "You don't know, he's a very strange person..."
The old man scoffed, "Strange? Who dares to be strange in front of Kefaller?"
Katniss: "...What if he's not afraid of the Titans?"
Old man: "...?"
Katniss was discovered by chance.
But Lai Gushi clearly showed no intention of backing down.
He called himself a “divine audience,” yet placed himself above the Titans.
His actions were relatively subtle, but after meeting him many times, Katniss noticed something was amiss.
However, since the other party was an "enemy" of the Golden Clan and held a good position, Katniss didn't bother with it.
Who would have thought that Lai Gushi would interfere with her plans against He Yuan time and time again!
The old man was puzzled: "But I heard that he did come out of your room covered in wounds."
"He can stop you...?"
Katniss sneered, "That wasn't done by me, it was done by the creature he fears most."
"who?"
Katniss shook her head. "Legus is tight-lipped and won't say anything."
What was Lygus, who feared not even the Titans, afraid of? Katniss was also very curious.
But at this moment, the most important thing is not the ancient scholar, but how to get rid of the crane kite.
Katniss knew that once the ideal man died, he would remain the ideal man forever. Even if he was slandered for a time, he would definitely occupy the moral high ground after his death.
Therefore, He Yuan cannot die; he must live well, even amidst the scorn and condemnation of the masses.
Katniss looked at the subordinate who came to report, "What were they fighting about?"
If Aglaia doesn't care, then Katniss will keep this leverage over her.
"Because, because..."
"What are you stammering about! What are you afraid of!" Katniss was already in a bad mood, and seeing her subordinate so hesitant only made her lose her temper.
"Because of Priestess Crane and Kite!"
The subordinate lowered his head after speaking, afraid that Katniss's anger would affect him.
After all, Priestess Crane was on their side, and she had caused trouble. They didn't know why Lady Katniss was so angry...
"Oh? Why?"
Katniss's tone softened a little.
The subordinates were completely baffled. "They're saying... that Priestess Heyuan is two-timing, and now they're vying for the position of the only lover by the priestess's side..."
Lady Katniss must be very happy.
Priestess Crane Kite was usually quiet and occasionally opposed them, but this time she made a move that made the two Golden Descendants lose face...
"Is that really true?"
Katniss suppressed the surprise in her voice, "Which two Golden Bloods?"
"It is Lord Bai'e and Lord Wan Di."
Yes! These two are it!
Katniss immediately figured it out. She tallied up the times Wan Di and He Yuan had met over the years, and then remembered that her informant had recently reported that Bai E and Wan Di had stayed in He Yuan's bathing palace for several days.
So that's what they did...
Katniss was a little disgusted, but mostly delighted.
She was just agonizing over what excuse to use to crush He Yuan, when suddenly He Yuan made a mistake. It was truly a stroke of luck.
As for whether it's an act or not... is it fake inside?
Katniss didn't think it was fake, but just to be on the safe side, she decided to find a plausible reason to convict He Yuan.
Sensing that Katniss was in a good mood, the subordinate answered even more smoothly, "I've already sent someone to inform Priest Crane Kite to try to stay home as much as possible..."
Katniss decisively said, "No, let He Yuan come out."
subordinate:"?"
Katniss: "One should take responsibility for one's actions. If there is a moral problem, one should naturally be judged by the citizens' assembly and sentenced to criminal law."
“If he did not do these things, the citizens’ assembly will also clear his name.”
subordinate:"??"
The subordinate looked bewildered, "But...but..."
But isn't Priestess Crane Kite one of our own?
He remembered that Priestess Crane had helped him before, so why was Lady Kaines doing this?
Katniss was angered by her subordinate's doubts and disobedience, and the old man beside her added fuel to the fire—"Katniss, is this really your subordinate? How can he be so disobedient?" This successfully made Katniss's face turn cold again.
"What? My words no longer carry any weight?"
Katniss suppressed her emotions, "Do I have to explain my actions to you?"
"Uh... I wouldn't dare!" The subordinate immediately lowered his head to intercept the people sent out and replaced them with a new team.
"Oh, and remember to notify all citizens to participate."
Katniss gave the order.
The subordinate nodded hastily and turned to leave.
No, I need to give Priestess Crane a hint first!
The two Golden Descendants are fighting over a girl and have developed delusions. What does that have to do with their priest?
He arrived at Crane's Bath Palace and was respectfully invited in, a stark contrast to the attitude shown towards Katniss.
"The master is washing up, please wait a moment?" The servant served the fruit wine in a formal manner and then remained silent.
Subordinate: "Was something that kept you up this morning?"
Attendant: "Professor Anaxxramas from Tree Garden stayed overnight and discussed the Titan miracles with our lord all night. He got up a little late."
Subordinate: "I see. The priest is diligent and eager to learn. We should learn from him."
The servant smiled and remained silent.
Before the first glass of fruit wine was finished, He Yuan appeared in the main hall.
The priest sat down and asked gently, "Is there something you need?"
Meeting those empty eyes, Hert was speechless.
Should we really send him to the Citizens' Assembly?
To be fair, He Yuan had been kind to him, and he shouldn't have done this.
But what about Lady Katniss...?
He's already openly on Katniss's side, and he doesn't really like the Golden Clan.
"What's wrong, Hert? Is something on your mind?" He Yuan smiled. "Would you like to find a quiet place to talk about it?"
Heter thought that even if he didn't take Crane Kite with him, Lady Katniss would always find a way.
Rather than passively going there, it's better to clearly tell Priest Crane Kite so he can be prepared.
"My lord, two Golden Descendants are fighting at Dawn Cloud Cliff, and—and they claim they are both your lovers!"
"This is utter slander!"
He Yuan tilted her head. "So?"
Heather stammered, "So...so Lady Katniss, for the sake of your reputation, convened a citizens' assembly to clear your name..."
"I hope so," Het prayed to Cephale.
He Yuan seemed oblivious to anything amiss and nodded in agreement, "Okay, I'll go right now."
Seeing the priest's appearance, Hutt's eyes lit up.
He knew that all of this was a slander by the Golden Descendants!
The high priest didn't do any of these things. When the time comes, we'll go and slaughter them all!
As for Lady Katniss... sigh!
Heter thought with distress: He had to remind Priest Crane Kite.
That's all he can do; he's really powerless to do anything else. I hope this is just a slander.
Judging from Lady Katniss's expression, this is probably... not.
Hert's breathing quickened as he looked at Crane Kite in disbelief.
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Author's Note: My initial plan was to write six chapters a day until the end...
Hahaha……
I can't take it anymore, I hate my job!
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