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

He was waiting for this meticulously crafted drama to begin.

Night fell like deep ink, spilling across the planet.

Fireworks, like a wild horse, suddenly rushed out of the brightly lit celebration service hall.

A biting wind suddenly swept over her, brushing against her exposed skin and sending a slight shiver down her spine.

But for Hanabi, a traveler on her destiny's journey, this chill was merely a refreshing relief.

Hanabi pulled out the ether coin that Giovanni had given her from inside the lapel of her kimono.

My fingertips traced the cool surface of the coin, feeling its intricate and complex patterns.

Under the dim lights of Rivet Town, the coins gleamed with a unique, cold metallic sheen.

"That Giovanni guy..."

Hanabi parted her lips slightly, a hint of amusement in her voice, "You're really cautious to the extreme, even towards your own people?"

With a flick of her finger, the coin traced a silver arc in the air, like a nimble firefly, tumbling and leaping before finally landing precisely in Huahuo's palm.

Hanabi opened her palm, staring at the coin lying quietly in her hand, and murmured to herself, "So, this was also part of your calculations? JOJO."

As night deepened, the lights of Rivet Town shone even brighter.

The streets of Rivet Town are a stark contrast to the extravagant scene inside the hall. The air is filled with the unique scent of engine oil and metal colliding, and the noisy chatter of people, mixed with the roar of excavating machines in the distance, is like a rough symphony, playing the unique melody of this town.

Fireworks strolled through the bustling crowd, like a fish swimming in water, free and agile.

Her fiery red kimono, which clashed with her surroundings, unexpectedly became the most eye-catching sight in the night.

Hanabi raised her head, gazing up at the brightly lit street, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Let me see for myself what kind of fun this so-called celebration actually has to offer."

She quickened her pace, her figure gradually disappearing into the depths of the bustling street.

Let's return our perspective to the White Dome.

Bai Qiong had just finished and pulled up his pants.

It must be said that this type of wife character has a certain spirit, unlike that of a young girl.

Much more comfortable...

Especially with Bronya watching from the side, it was incredibly exciting.

White Dome put Cocolia into the Ether Coin, and then released everyone except Topa from it.

After all, he never intended for everyone to become his ethereal spirit in the first place.

In actual battles, the rules stipulate that there is a limit to the number of Aether Spirits that can be used; it is impossible for all Aether Spirits to be able to participate.

Beloberg needs the leadership of a Grand Protector, and now Echoing Corridor also needs a Gym Leader to oversee it.

With Toppa and Cocolia now, that's enough. No one should be able to beat him now...

I guess...?

Bai Qiong put Cocolia into the coin, observed her stats, and then released her.

It was then that he realized that Cocolia could switch between two forms on her own. Normally she would maintain her human form, but it would be better to switch to the form of Mother of Illusions during battle.

Doesn't that mean...

Does this mean we'll always have a firearm readily available from now on? But it seems like we don't lack readily available firearms these days.

While thinking about Jing Liu, who was still tied up in his room, Bai Qiong glanced at San Yueqi beside him.

When that gaze swept over March 7th, she instinctively felt uncomfortable. She wanted to say something to him, but the words caught in her throat, and she didn't dare to utter a sound.

She was suddenly puzzled. What was wrong with her? Why did things turn out this way after it was over?

I just feel weird. Why can't I feel any rebellion against Bai Qiong?

Bronya stared blankly at Cocolia, who had been summoned by the White Sky.

Even though I know this is just a piece of Ethereum-encoded data, even though I held her hand not long ago, even though I confided in her how much I missed her.

But now that everything has settled down, the harsh reality is washing over her like a cold tide, and she feels she can no longer face her mother.

Especially after just experiencing that kind of thing

How could such an embarrassing scene unfold, and yet she couldn't avoid it? As an Ethereal Spirit with her health bar depleted, she could only lie on the ground and watch the whole thing.

Although she had already covered it with her palm, after hearing Cocolia's panting, she couldn't help but curl her fingertips slightly, and in the end, she only covered it loosely, leaving a few gaps.

Peeking through her fingers, she couldn't help but get aroused.

There was another puddle of water where she had just been lying.

Oh dear...

It's so embarrassing to think about it.

A wave of shame washed over her, almost overwhelming her completely.

She couldn't help but cover her face again.

Cocolia slowly walked up to Bronya. She looked at Bronya, her eyes no longer filled with the usual majesty, but with complex emotions.

"Bronya!"

Cocolia spoke softly, her voice slightly hoarse, quite different from her usual coldness, "If it were her—if it were the real Cocolia, she would be reprimanding you sternly right now."

Bronya's body trembled slightly, and she lowered her head even further.

"She will tell you to put away your weaknesses and personal feelings."

Cocolia continued, her tone slightly mimicking, as if recreating a past scene, "As the Great Guardian of Beloborg, I have no need for these useless things."

Cocolia paused, her gaze softening, and she sighed softly, "But I am not her—at least not now."

She looked down at her body, seemingly sensing some kind of change.

"Just now... after doing that kind of thing with Master..." Cocolia's voice lowered further, tinged with a hint of...

A barely perceptible blush escaped her lips. "I feel... I have something new, something... she never had."

Bronya looked up at Cocolia with teary eyes, her gaze filled with confusion and bewilderment.

"I am now..."

Cocolia reached out and gently stroked Bronya's cheek. "All I want to do right now is hug you, my daughter."

After saying that, Cocolia opened her arms and gently embraced Bronya.

This embrace contained no blame, no authority, only overflowing tenderness and...maternal love.

Bronya could no longer hold back and buried her face in Cocolia's shoulder, sobbing uncontrollably.

"Mother... Mother..."

She choked up, her voice broken and filled with grievance and dependence.

Cocolia gently patted Bronya's back, as if soothing a child, her eyes filled with affection.

Everyone watched this scene of motherly love and filial piety, even though it seemed unreal and even thought it shouldn't happen. Everyone watched it quietly.

The other girls all had tears welling up in their eyes.

Bai Qiong looked at the scene before him, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He hadn't expected that Cocolia would undergo such a drastic change after becoming an Aether Spirit.

The original Mother of Delusion was cold and ruthless, but the current Cocolia is full of the brilliance of humanity.

Unlike her, yet surpassing her.

This change might be a good outcome. As I said before, there's nothing shameful about expressing your feelings about a piece of code; after all, a person is just a bunch of cells.

Bronya's sobs gradually subsided in Cocolia's arms, eventually turning into low sobs.

She held Cocolia tightly, as if trying to merge herself into her body.

"Mother"

Bronya looked up at Cocolia with teary eyes, "I...I..."

She wanted to say something, but didn't know how to begin.

Cocolia gently wiped away Bronya's tears and said softly, "It's alright, Bronya, it's all over now."

She hugged Bronya tightly again. "Because you will always be my daughter." Bronya could no longer hold back, and tears welled up in her eyes once more.

This time, her cries contained not only resentment and dependence, but also a sense of relief and emotion.

Bai Qiong looked at the mother and daughter embracing tightly and felt extremely gratified.

He knew that at this moment, Bronya's inner conflict had finally been resolved.

Perhaps, this is the meaning of my existence in this world.

The so-called exploration is not just for fighting, not just for becoming stronger, but more importantly...

Redemption!

Thinking of this, Bai Qiong suddenly felt a sense of pride.

However, White Sky's sense of pride didn't last long before Cocolia's voice suddenly turned serious.

“Bronya! Although I'm not the same person I used to be, there are some things I still hope you can understand.” “Hmm.”

Bronya looked intently at Cocolia. "Beloberg needs you, the people need you!" Cocolia said slowly. "You must be strong, you must be brave, you must shoulder the responsibility of the Great Guardian."

"I...I know"

Bronya's voice was choked with emotion.

"But none of that matters!"

Cocolia abruptly changed the subject, her voice trembling with emotion as she addressed Bronya, "You can be weak, you can cry, you can... rely on me, and on my master!"