Anime Crossover: Unparalleled Comprehension, Shocking the Star God

She then realized why Su Mo had asked her to join the battle; it wasn't to protect the star, but to set her on her destiny.

She has now become a guardian of destiny, and although her strength is still only at the fifth level, it is still a significant improvement compared to before.

"By the way, where is Lord Su Mo?"

March 7th asked curiously.

Since he was able to arrange for Artoria to come over, doesn't that mean Su Mo has always known about the situation here?

"Oh right! Where's Dad?"

Xingye curiously leaned closer and asked.

"Master is here—"

Just as Artoria was about to speak in response to their questions, she suddenly heard a heartfelt cry.

"Mother!"

After the battle, Bronya was the only one present who had the most complex feelings about the enemy before her.

The spear in her hand fell to the frozen ground with a "clang". Bronya quickly stepped forward and came to her foster mother, the Great Guardian of Bello "790" Berg.

"Mother, why did you side with the Star Core? Why did you betray everyone?"

Bronya asked in a sorrowful tone.

If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would never have imagined that the biggest mole in Belloberg's organization would be Cocolia, the leader.

Faced with Bronya's questioning, Cocolia silently lowered her head.

Before meeting Su Mo, she could have confidently articulated her ideals and invited Bronya to join her plan.

At that time, she still believed that what she did was right.

Since Bellberg only has one or two hundred days of fuel left and will eventually face its end, why not deliberately move towards destruction to preserve the hope of rebirth?

However, after meeting Su Mo and being ruthlessly used as an experimental subject, the torment Cocolia suffered was beyond description.

What broke her down more than the physical torment was the change in her mindset.

It turns out that what I thought was hope was actually a result of my unconscious self-destructive tendencies.

If she hadn't been so desperate and pessimistic, Belloberg wouldn't have had to go through destruction and could have been reborn.

More importantly, both Su Mo and Black Tower have demonstrated methods that surpass those of the Star Core.

This means that if these two are willing to take action, the entire planet could be saved.

For this reason, she cooperated with all the extreme tests arranged by Su Mo and Black Tower, and dared not disobey them in the slightest.

Including this current combat strength quiz.

Therefore, Cocolia remained silent for a long time before speaking when faced with Bronya's question.

“Bronya, whether you believe it or not, I am also doing my part to save Belloberg.”

She was saving Belloberg by acting as an experimental subject.

Even if she didn't want to be a guinea pig, she had absolutely no choice.

Bronya, unaware of the meaning behind Cocolia's words, thought that the other party was still being stubborn.

"Is his own way the way to destroy Belloberg?"

Her eyes were filled with immense pain.

Seeing the look in her daughter's eyes, Cocolia felt utterly helpless.

She couldn't very well say that it was how she acted as Su Mo's dog, could she?

As a mother, how can she say such things in front of her daughter? Doesn't she have any dignity left?

So, after remaining silent for several seconds, she finally spoke.

“I have done what I could, Bronya, and you have proven your will. From now on, you are the Great Guardian of Berlberg. Do not fail the responsibility on your shoulders!”

Although she felt she was not qualified to say these words, Cocolia still gave her daughter a final word of encouragement.

Bronya naturally could not accept this outcome.

She stepped forward, intending to take Cocolia and the Star Core with her.

"I do not……"

"I disagree!"

Before she could finish uttering her refusal, a girl as swift as a butterfly swooped down from behind Cocolia and stood directly between the mother and daughter.

The spirited young girl held a scythe, drew a line in front of her with a menacing air, and then carried Cocolia and the star core inside her with one hand.

“This girl is now Lord Su Mo’s property. No matter what your relationship with her is, you cannot take her away.”

After stopping Bronya in front of her, Seele raised an eyebrow and said with dissatisfaction.

"As for the position of High Guardian, I will not acknowledge it until the residents of our Lower District give their approval!"

She already harbored resentment towards the people of the upper districts, and Cocolia, the leader who attempted to collude with the Star Core, only deepened this resentment.

Although Seele doesn't think Bronya, who will fight Cocolia, is a bad person, she doesn't intend to entrust the fate of the Lower District to Bronya as her successor.

"The lower district's recognition...you're the Seele Miss Clara mentioned?"

Bronya was slightly taken aback. Upon seeing Seele's attire, she quickly recognized the girl Clara had mentioned earlier who had left with Su Mo.

"That's right!"

Seele nodded, her attitude open and aboveboard.

"No matter what you think, we in the lower districts will never acknowledge the leaders of your upper districts."

"Lower level area..."

Upon hearing this, Bronya fell silent; she had always opposed the segregation of upper and lower classes.

Having personally experienced the suffering of the people in the lower tiers, she could fully understand Seele's resentment and distrust.

After thinking for a few seconds, she looked at the girl in front of her with utmost sincerity and patted her chest to assure her.

“Seele, I know the Upper District has let the Lower District down too much, but can you please trust me one more time? If I inherit the position of High Warden, I will lift the ban, restore transportation between the Upper and Lower Districts, and provide basic living security for the Lower District.”

Bronya's attitude was very sincere. If it were in the past, Seele might have actually chosen to believe her if she had seen the next High Warden make such a promise.

She's always been the type who's tough on the outside but soft on the inside.

But now, even after merely overhearing Su Mo and Topa's casual conversation, she no longer harbors any expectation for the politician's promises.

"I reject!"

She said it crisply and decisively.

"Why? Don't you believe my promise? I can give you the greatest guarantee I can! In any form."

Bronya spoke sincerely, stating that she, who held herself to the standards of a leader, genuinely wanted to mend the rift between them.

I wouldn't care even if it meant kneeling down.

However, despite being somewhat moved by her attitude, Seele still shook her head.

"No, although I have some grievances about the upper district, I believe that those who are willing to risk their lives to fight Cocolia will not break their promises."

"Then why are you refusing?"

Bronya was immediately puzzled.

"Lord Su Mo once said something that I think makes a lot of sense: In matters that you care about most, never give the initiative to others."

Seele answered calmly.

"Rather than believing your promises, I'd rather take control of the fate of the lower districts... What we want is the right to be self-sufficient, not the charity of the upper districts!"

Having lived a precarious life since childhood, Seele has her own expectations for the lower districts, which is why she trusts strong leaders.

If it weren't for Su Mo and Artoria, Bronya might have become the leader she admired.

After witnessing the two men's viewpoints and methods, Bronya seemed rather naive to her.

A personal commitment?

Ha! Compared to the fate of the lower classes, it's utterly insignificant.

“In any case, we in the Lower Districts have no desire to become your vassals. As your leader, you may be able to guarantee that you treat the Lower Districts well now, but what about the next High Warden? Is the fate of the Lower Districts destined to swing back and forth according to your attitude?”

Seele pointed out the most crucial point.

If the lower classes want to control their own destiny, they cannot rely on any gods or emperors, nor can they rely on the upper classes, which have long since betrayed their faith.

"It's a pity that Sister Saber is unwilling to become the queen. Otherwise, even at a great cost, I would like to ask Lord Su Mo to let her become our leader."

Seele glanced at Artoria and shook her head regretfully.

If she had to choose a leader she could trust, it would probably be Artoria right in front of her.

"Miss Saber?"

Upon hearing Seele's words, Bronya looked at Artoria with some surprise.

Unexpectedly, this powerful knight was also a leader recognized by Seele...

After thinking for a moment, she bowed her head sincerely.

"If possible, could Miss Saber share some advice? How can I win back the hearts of the people in the lower districts in the face of such a divided Berlöberg?"

Seeing that she was very sincere and not putting on a show, Artoria spoke without hesitation.

“Introduce some corrupt and decadent nobles, make them responsible for isolating the upper and lower districts, and confiscate their assets to provide welfare for the common people in the lower and upper districts, especially the Silvermane Guards.”

Those in power only want to control the military and the purse strings. As the rightful heir, Bronya, in her predicament, has countless ways to break the deadlock.

Upon hearing this, the inexperienced Bronya slightly opened her mouth.

"What does 'taking responsibility' mean?"