Absolutely legitimate Star Iron, I've awakened the Underworld System?

　March 7's legs trembled slightly from the slap, then went limp, allowing Bai Qiong to do as she pleased.

　He gently took off March 7th's high heels, revealing her fair and delicate little feet.

　March 7th's feet are also adorable, with her toes slightly curled up in a tense manner and her soles soft and delicate.

　Through the white stockings, a faint red tinge shone through her soles, like crystal shrimp dumplings, making one want to take a bite.

　"You...you really want to lick it like that?"

　March 7th's voice trembled slightly, and his body also trembled slightly.

　"What, have you changed your mind?" Bai Qiong raised an eyebrow.

　"No...no, I didn't...!"

　Before she could finish speaking, Bai Qiong lowered his head and gently tapped the instep of her foot.

　March 7th suddenly let out a scream, and his body trembled violently.

　"what!"

　"How is it? How does it feel?" Bai Qiong looked up at March 7 and asked. He was a little puzzled. Did everyone who had been scanned by the system have a special reaction to this kind of contact?

　“There’s… there’s something strange…” March 7th’s voice carried a hint of uncertainty, but there was no sign of resistance.

　“Then I’ll continue.” Bai Qiong said, lowering his head again to carefully examine March 7’s feet. He meticulously examined every part of her feet, from the instep to the sole, from the toes to the heel.

　March 7th's body gradually relaxed, and her breathing became much more even. Her cheeks still had a faint blush, but her eyes held more curiosity and doubt.

　"Hmm...it feels a little itchy..." March 7 said softly, her voice as quiet as a mosquito's buzz.

　"Then I'll be gentler." Bai Qiong slowed down his movements and gently drew circles on the soles of her feet.

　"That's... much better." Bai Qiong looked at March 7's appearance and felt completely bewildered.

　He couldn't help but wonder, if Clara's settings were drastically altered by the system, then what about March 7th?

　Is it really that outrageous?

　Bai Qiong continued, sometimes gently, sometimes forcefully, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly...

　March 7th's body grew increasingly limp, her breathing more rapid, and her cheeks flushed crimson. "Bai Qiong... that's about enough..."

　Her voice was trembling with a hint of sobbing, and her body was shaking violently, as if she were about to collapse at any moment.

　"No, don't say something so outrageous, okay?"

　Bai Qiong couldn't help but complain.

　But deep down, he also felt that he might have indeed gone a bit too far...

　12+, this isn't a big deal in terms of plot...

　12+……

　He kept repeating it to himself, constantly reminding himself...

　After a long while, March 7th slowly opened her eyes, her gaze filled with a mixture of confusion and satisfaction, a faint blush still lingering on her cheeks, and her body trembling slightly.

　"How...how are you feeling?"

　Bai Qiong looked at March 7 and asked.

　"me……"

　March 7th's voice carried a hint of shyness and gratitude, "I feel...much better..."

　"That's good."

　Bai Qiong smiled, stood up, and put on March 7's high heels.

　"Whoo~"

　She composed herself, picked up her phone casually, glanced at the screen, and suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no! I was so engrossed in my phone that I didn't even hear the notification sound. Let me see who messaged me."

　Upon hearing this, Bai Qiong subconsciously took out her phone, and sure enough, there were several unread messages on the screen.

　After quickly glancing at the message, the relaxed expressions on their faces were instantly replaced by seriousness.

　"Himeko...why did she come too? She told us to go to the rocky cliffs behind Rivet Town..."

　March 7th frowned, a hint of confusion in his voice.

　Bai Qiong's expression grew even more somber, and he said in a low voice, "Topa also wants us to go there, saying there's a 'good show' he wants us to watch..."

　The two looked at each other, and at the same time, they felt an ominous premonition.

　"Oh no, are these two groups really going to fight?" March 7th's voice carried a hint of anxiety.

　Bai Qiong frowned, a look of unease on his face.

　In the original storyline, whatever happened was just minor squabbles: beating up some company employees, confronting Topa, and Bronya only appeared when things were about to spiral out of control and persuaded Topa…

　However, given how things are developing, it seems unlikely that the ending will be so easy...

　"Let's get there quickly, there's no time to lose."

　Bai Qiong said decisively, grabbed San Yueqi's hand, and walked quickly towards the door.

　March 7th's legs were still a little weak from his tug, and a blush rose on her face as she muttered softly, "Slow down... my legs are still a little weak."

　Just then, Clara hurriedly followed, grabbing Bai Qiong's other hand with her small hand, her eyes filled with a hint of tension and worry.

　"Um... Clara wants to go too, Mr. Schwarzroth is there too!"

　Bai Qiong glanced down at her and sternly refused, "No, Clara, you stay here..."

　"But……"

　"Don't worry, I will ensure Mr. Schwarz's safety."

　Clara was about to say something when Bai Qiong interrupted her.

　"I swear!"

　Bai Qiong took Clara's hand and looked at her sincerely.

　March 7th then said, "Clara, just wait here. Your older brother and sister will bring back good news."

　"Well... alright then, have a safe journey. It just so happens that for some reason, I'm feeling a little... uncomfortable when I walk."

　Clara trembled, released Bai Qiong, and timidly retreated to sit back down in the chair.

　Without further hesitation, Bai Qiong and March 7 quickly crossed the corridor and headed towards Rivet Town...

　A suffocating silence filled the air, as if even the sound of wind and snow was being suppressed by some invisible force.

　Occasionally, the creaking sound of metal pipes being struck by wind and snow could be heard, sounding particularly jarring in the silence like some kind of ominous premonition.

Chapter Twenty: Mechs and Creation Engines

　Outside Rivet Town, the wind howled across the snow-covered ground, whipping up layers of snow mist. The footsteps of Himeko and the others echoed through the snowfield.

　Bronya walked at the front, her eyes scanning the surroundings, warily observing every shadow.

　Suddenly, her gaze fixed on a tall, mechanical figure not far away.

　"Mr. Swarlow!"

　Bronya exclaimed, "What are you doing here? Did Topa and the company people hurt you?"

　She was clearly quite surprised by Schwarz's appearance.

　"You have finally arrived. I have been waiting for you for a long time. The system functions perfectly, and I have not had any conflict with the company's envoy."

　A faint red light flickered in Schwarz's mechanical eyes, and his voice was deep and calm.

　Bronya breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good... I thought Toppa had controlled you and was going to fight you. Where is she now?"

　“Topa is just ahead. She could have used force to compel me to obey orders, but she didn’t.”

　Schwarzko's mechanical body turned slightly, pointing towards the depths of the factory.

　A hint of doubt flashed in Bronya's eyes. "Why? Wasn't she here to carry out company orders?"

　"In her view, merging Belloberg into the company is the only way to 'preserve' it. I hold a different view, but with the current computing power, it is difficult to find evidence to refute it."

　He paused, a red light flashing in his mechanical eyes. "Go. Please be careful; she's a terrifying woman."

　Schwarzlo's voice carried a complex emotion.

　Bronya nodded, her tone firm: "Yes, Mr. Schwarz, we'll be careful."

　Following Schwarz's directions, Himeko and the others from Belloberg found Toppa's location. After taking an old elevator to the platform, they were greeted by a strong smell of rusty metal.

　Dim light streamed through the cracks in the broken ceiling, illuminating the dust floating in the air, as if a thin veil shrouded the entire space.

　Scattered on the ground were broken parts and messy boxes, some covered with thick dust, others gleaming with a faint metallic sheen.

　The walls were covered with mottled rust and cracks, and occasionally a few lines of blurry data text could be seen, like some kind of ancient command that no one could decipher anymore.

　Topa stood in the center of the field, hands in his uniform pockets, a signature smile playing on his lips.

　Toppa's gaze swept over Bronya, finally settling on the red-haired woman beside her, who wore a black trench coat over a white dress.

　"Hmm? This lady next to Miss Bronya... seems vaguely familiar?"

　Toppa tilted his head slightly, his tone tinged with a hint of probing.

　"Nice to meet you, Miss Topa."

　Himeko smiled slightly, her voice gentle yet firm, "I am Himeko, the navigator of the Starry Sky Train."

　Topa's eyes lit up, her voice filled with undisguised delight, "Oh, I remember now, you're the famous Ms. Himeko! Several of my colleagues admire you immensely and dream of having a chat with you!"

　"Miss Topa, judging from the tone of your greeting, you should be well aware of the current situation, right?"

　Himeko smiled faintly, looking Toppa up and down with a scrutinizing gaze.

　"Of course, the deadline has passed, but the Great Guardian girl hasn't signed the contract yet. The obstacles behind this can be guessed with a little thought."

　Toppa shrugged, his tone relaxed.

　Himeko's voice remained calm, but her tone held a newfound firmness: "Please don't misunderstand, we have no intention of opposing the company or the board of directors. It just so happens that we have some friends we cherish on this planet, Arillow-VI."

　She paused, looked directly at Toppa, and continued, "To do nothing, to say nothing, and just watch them sign an unequal contract—that's not the style of 'The Nameless One'."