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Voices:
Hers and Theirs

Bath,
and So Much More!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK ALL THESE WHILE
Vol. 01
First Issue

Aglaea
Listen to the Whispers of Fate

Founder's Message
Dear readers, as you read these words, the threads of fate have already woven us together.

By your gracious invitation, I present the opening chapter of CHRYSOS's first issue. In the times ahead, we shall share the stories of every Chrysos Heir. Dear readers, I know you yearn to discover their tales — past and future, and the bonds of fate that connect them. Under the pull of golden threads, I shall share everything with you without reserve.

A new page has been turned, and the road to Era Nova stretches endlessly before us. We look forward to the distant horizons ahead and warmly welcome all heroes to join this grand journey, to witness together the moments when light breaks through darkness.

Aglaea

Aglaea
Listen to the Whispers of Fate

Aglaea, a demigod of the Romance Titan and current leader of the Chrysos Heirs, though she continues to style herself simply as a dressmaster.
We met in the Marmoreal Palace as Lucid Hour approached. Though we arrived in haste, the busy demigod showed perfect grace. Bathed in the Dawn Device's light, her skin took on the sheen of marble. She stood before Kephale, greeting us with a gentle smile, timeless as a perfectly carved statue...

"My name is Aglaea, the Dressmaster of Okhema and one of Amphoreus' Chrysos Heirs. I hope we treat each other with honesty."

Q1 How did your mindset evolve as you transformed from a free-spirited dressmaster to a Chrysos Heir bearing a sacred mission?
As a dressmaster, I gathered "romance" from all creation — from the joy of listening to birdsongs, the delight of breathing leafy scents, the touch of gentle water... These essences of life I weave into my threads, shattering old conventions to bring forth the beauty that blooms in my heart.
Though I now stand as a Chrysos Heir with a changed purpose, I hold this truth dear: Romance and beauty shall not be contained in a single form. So I shall continue weaving the fates of heroes through my threads, cleansing the world of its age-old afflictions, crafting a new form of "beauty."
So in my heart, the essence of weaving remains unchanged. It's not so much a change of mind as it is a realization: I have always been walking the path that was meant for me.

Q2 Could you elaborate on this "new form of beauty" you speak of...?
To restore Amphoreus — to save this world from the precipice of destruction and return it to completeness, back to its golden age of splendor. This has always been humanity's most fervent wish, the very reason we Chrysos Heirs embarked on our Flame-Chase Journey.
Yet hearts cannot be easily turned, and voices of discord still rise among us, seeking to derail our sacred journey. When the moment comes, as the golden threads tremble, I shall remove all resistance and clear the path for our heroes' journey.

Q3 What was it like, that golden age?
If fortune favors you, come to Okhema. Amidst this darkened wrld, it remains the only pure land where one can still touch the essence of the Golden Age.
Within our walls, poets' songs fill the air while masterful plays grace our grand stages. Before you know it, sculptors will have captured your essence in stone. And when weariness sets in, our baths welcome you with soothing waters to wash away your fatigue. Hav a rest, sweet dreams, then wake to embrace the dawn. Such is our life — though the Golden Age held even greater wonders.

Q4 What of those who dwell beyond the pure land?
Have no dear, dear. Our heroes are also charged with guiding the displaced souls back to Okhema.
And yes, I see another question lingering in your eyes: How do Okhema's people maintain such peace in the end times?
I think, it stems from the security woven from "trust" and "protection," intertwined with future hopes and our historic legacy. There may be countless thoughts, but only when the flame in our hearts keeps burning can we witness the arrival of dawn. So when change seems impossible, embrace the moment — perhaps you'll find unexpected rewards.

The Lady's Story
The Richest of Okhema

All of Okhema knows Aglaea as its wealthiest resident, a fact her detractors use against her. They argue that "No family fortune, however cast, could endure a thousand years. Surely the 'Flame-Chase Journey' serves as her wealth-gathering scheme!" despite the fact that the CHrysos Heirs never once sought public donations or established any special funds.

R I C H

Naturally, some inquisitive individuals sought to trace Aglaea's fortune — family legacy, "Goldweaver" fashion revenues, Marmoreal Palace membership proceeds, creative works royalties, and... "World Wound Web" service charges.

And hence, the arguments faded away, and even the angrist voices in the forum ceased their calls to boycott Aglaea — after all, who could survive without the reliable, affordable, high-speed World Wound Web?

The Aesthetic Mentor of Chrysos Heirs

The title "Number One Beauty of Okhema" belongs unquestionably to Aglaea, with even her staunchest critics only able to mutter — "She's just superficial beauty, expected of a demigod child of the Romance Titan!" Her supports insist that the current generation of elegant, accomplished Chrysos Heirs in Okhema owes its refinement entirely to Aglaea's mentorship.

AESTHETICS

Yet fellow Chrysos Heir Phainon challenges this notion: "What's wrong with these clothes? Why won't Aglaea let me wear them?" The Grand Craftsman beside him merely glanced at the ocher-yellow shirt and dromas-purple pants before quietly disposing them in the furnace.

Voices: Hers and Theirs
Being the leader of the Chrysos Heirs, Lady Aglaea frequently sparks public discussion. What thoughts might she have about these various comments?

@BeaconOfCouncil: She's a manipulative hypocrite who gathers power through the strong! A pure opportunist! I'll unmask her true nature someday!
Aglaea: By all means.

@OkhemaLandscapePhotography (Closed4biz):
Back when I first reached Okhema, I tried "Aglaea's One-Day Tour in Okhema." Had this bright young guide with long ears and a charming way of talking. She showed us around all day — exciting and fun! Sure, it was a bit costly, but otherwise perfect! Aglaea sure knows how to recommend!
Aglaea: Hmm... I should track down Cipher soon...

@Anaxagoras: They call me "the Great Performer"? But when it comes to acting skills, I must bow to Aglaea.
Aglaea: He's being too modest.

@GoldweaverFreeFlight: O Lady Goldweaver, you are the electricity, you are the light, our only living legend! I dream of catching your eye one day, no price is too high!
Aglaea: Fear not, all of Okhema remains within my view.

@AAAPomJuicePurchasingAgent: During the last noble's party, I said hello and she totally ignored me! Talk about stuck up! Please, her designs are nothing special, just overrated fluff!
Aglaea: I'm sorry, have we met?

@Industrious Egg Roll: I keep seeing her at the baths! How does a big manager find time to bathe? Obviously not working hard enough!
Aglaea: ...Sorry to disappoint you. I work just enough for that, meals even.

Aglaea's golden threads interconnect with Okhema's "World Wound Web." Through her gracious consent, our magazine acquired these "Recent Operation Logs"...
Amphoreus "World Wound Web" Behind the Scenes Big Reveal!

AMPHOREUS.COM

MESSAGE REMINDER
Dear Residents:
Due to official business arrangements, I will be temporarily leaving the city tomorrow. And due to distance limitations, some areas will experience "signal interference" and the "cloud features" of teleslates will be restricted.
Please back up your data to prevent loss of important information.

MESSAGE REMINDER
Subscribe to "World Wound Web SVIP Plan" for "Trailblazer" with auto-renewal (always enabled).
Reassigned "Private Bath Chamber" ownership to "Trailblazer".

MESSAGE REMINDER
[Emergency] Black tide anomaly detected downtown. Proceed with purification immediately?
Reject Confirm

MESSAGE REMINDER
MESSAGE REMINDER
"Cipher" sighted by "Thief's Hand". Garmentmaker tracking initiated... tracking failed.
86 instances of inappropriate language "******" detected from "Verax Leo" today.

MESS
"Ye Who Art From the **" is to be renamed as "A Distant Friend of Old"
"Dromas's P** Stinks" is to be renamed as "In Pursuit of Life's Fragrance"
"Rosy ** 💗 Frenzy 💗 " is to be renamed as "Practical Business Ventures"
Due to certain vendor names in Marmoreal Market are found to be in violation of the Okhema Merchant Naming Talanton Protocol, Garmentmaker has provided the above renaming suggestions:
View Details

It weaves into a web that connects every corner of Okhema. Nothing evades Aglaea's eyes.
Amphoreus "World Wound Web" Behind the Scenes Action Shots!

AMPHOREUS.COM

The Golden Thread Trembles Today...

MESSAGE REMINDER
"You don't feel dizzy looking so tall, dromases? No?"

MESSAGE REMINDER
"Bzzt bzzt bzzt!"

Forget it. ANother peaceful day.

Bath, and So Much More!
From a Bath-Loving Chrysos Heir

"This place draws crowfs for more than just bathing. Feasts and honey brew, passionate debates and merry laughter &mdashl such are the special delights of our Holy City's baths"
Hero's Bath
Look, it's golden bathwater!ヽ(°□ °)⸜

Overflowing Bath
Whoa, it looks like there are all kinds of people here...

Court of Seasons
The icy vapor from the cold bath cuts through to your very core It's the hot bath... Know 👏 your 👏 temperature 👏 limits 👏

Aglaea: Clothes are the barriers between bodies and hearts. Removing clothes would also remove such hindrances.
You and I will lower our barriers to each other in the holy baths, like how the waters that trickle along our fingers intertwine and flow toward the future.

Connecting to Chrysos Heirs
Q&A for Chrysos Heirs
Mysterious Editor:
As a magazine created exclusively for the Chrysos Heirs, we've uncovered many of their untold stories.
Feel free to leave your questions in the comments below, and we'll handpick the best ones for our Chrysos Heir friends to answer~

Chrysos Heir Interview Relay Continues
On the next issue, Vol. 2's cover...

Aglaea

They're both my childhood mentor and the one who has always given me the strength to face reality

If you could ask them anything...

Aglaea

What would you like to see added to your private chamber?

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