Kevin, but he is a male mother in Xingtie with little Ai Li

"Like I said, this is a very old story. The development of human civilization always cannot escape the endless internal struggle."

"It's just that in this story, the minister's name is Stepan, and the 'Great Guardian' who was promoted to the position because of his incompetence and was pushed off the cliff because of his incompetence was given another name by the people at that time - 'The Fool' Shirley."

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Chapter 53 A person's character is his destiny

In fact, this is exactly the historical truth that Kevin found in Swarlow's mansion last night. At this time, it happened hundreds of years ago, so it is not surprising that it is written into various historical documents.

However, Kevin had never expected that he would happen to turn to this page among dozens of history books, and happen to meet this "ghost" wandering in the rift today.

Even though we are in the doomsday and the countdown to human extinction is approaching, there are still some people who can't forget to harm the interests of everyone else to satisfy themselves...Perhaps until the moment of death, he will think that his decision is extremely correct. After all, he has indeed lived through a time that is unattainable for most people.

Kevin really hates these parasites lurking in civilization, because once selfishness reaches a certain level, human beings will be out of the scope of civilization.

Although history is also part of civilization, when a large group of human beings have the same history, they form a civilization...but the only lesson humans have learned from history is that they have learned nothing.

Fortunately, there were only a few of those disgusting termites, otherwise, Beloberg would not have survived until Kevin's arrival, and he would probably have only seen an ancient city covered in ice.

"Who do you think is wrong in this story, the selfish minister or the mediocre sister?" Kevin suddenly asked Xier.

"Need I say that? That guy named Stepan deserves to die!"

Xier immediately gnashed her teeth and cursed: "Not only does he oppress the common people, he even uses such a young child to deceive their feelings and use them as his political tool. He is worse than pigs and dogs! In my opinion, cutting him into pieces is not a light punishment!"

It was obvious that he was a treacherous minister who was deceived by everyone...but at this moment, there were still people speaking for him.

"In fact, Mr. Stepan is a very gentle person."

"what?!"

Hearing this voice, Xier immediately turned her head in shock, only to see that the little girl who had just been smiling now had a completely changed expression, and her eyes were filled with liveliness that was completely absent just now.

She looked up at Kevin, then lowered her head and said, "Thank you, big brother... Big brother is really gentle, just like Mr. Stepan... I feel like I remember everything."

"——I am Cialis, the Great Guardian of Beloberg."

When she said this, the little girl's voice suddenly changed into that of an adult woman. Her young body gradually faded away, and turned into an image of an adult woman holding a golden authority, dressed in gorgeous clothes but with no visible face... To be honest, this appearance was even more in line with Xier's understanding of the creatures of the Rift.

But the cold creature from the Rift Valley is one with the cute little girl... Such a thing happened right before her eyes, which is really hard to accept.

"I know I am not worthy of such a high position. If my sister hadn't left for no reason back then... I would never have been able to take this path."

"Fortunately, I still have Mr. Stepan by my side - he is my teacher and best friend. He gave me countless valuable advice... and helped me survive crisis after crisis."

An ethereal yet deep voice came from her. Even though the real Shirley had long passed away, this memory and emotion could not be faked at all.

"I was born stupid... and I died stupid. I failed everyone who had high hopes for me... I failed the duty and honor of the Grand Guardian."

"I accidentally stepped into the open door and ended my life in a way that was destined to be ridiculed by the world."

"Perhaps before the end of my life, I was also caught in a vortex of shame... But I have been wandering in this borderland for too long, and I no longer feel sadness or shame. I have never been able to remember the cause of my death, so I have been wandering here for years..."

This creature with rich memories and emotions paused for a moment, then cast his gaze on Kevin: "Thank you, sir, thank you for letting me regain my memory, so that I can face everything..."

Even for her who had already belonged to the Rift Realm, hundreds of years of loneliness were enough to drain away all the emotions she had when she was first born, turning her into a naive 'ghost' who was not much different from herself when she was a child.

And at this moment, the only afterimage that could prove the existence of that ignorant child will never come back.

"So, now you just want to be at peace, right?"

For a monster with human thoughts, wandering in the collapsing rift world is undoubtedly a pain... Kevin can understand that feeling.

"Ah."

There was no hesitation or emotion in the answer.

"I understand."

There was no need to move or expend too much energy. Pure frost inexplicably began to spread over her body until it completely enveloped her. It then turned into fine ice chips that melted in mid-air, leaving no trace.

"Thank you, big brother..."

At the last moment, that innocent, pure voice that belonged only to children echoed around for the last time.

Perhaps, although the minister named Stepan had done many evil things, his feelings for Shirley were very real; perhaps, when Stepan first came into contact with this little girl who no one cared about, he did not have so many calculations in mind.

But this is just an assumption after all. All the truth has long been buried in the ruthless river...History will not bring you the truth, it is only responsible for telling you lessons.

All this happened so suddenly that Xier even felt that Kevin seemed to have suddenly become even more indifferent, as if he had always been like this.

Xier remembered that he just said this sentence at that time -

"A person's character is his destiny."

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Almost at the same time, in a corner of the Silver Mane Guard camp.

"Lady Bronya, is there something urgent that you want to ask me to come here alone?"

As a garrison officer of the Silver Mane Guard, Jeppard and Bronya, the acting commander, had fought together in life-and-death battles more than a few times. Even though they did not interact much other than that, they were definitely comrades who could trust each other.

"Guard Officer Jeppard..."

"If one day, the purpose of the 'Great Guardian' goes against the people who defend Beloberg...what will you do?"

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Chapter 54: Beloberg is one with its people!

When the future of Beloberg and the people of Beloberg became a relative issue, how to make a choice? Bronya had never considered this issue before.

Because in her eyes, Beloberg and its people are an inseparable whole... Without the people who protect this city, wouldn't Beloberg become a dead city, and be considered completely destroyed?

So in Bronya's opinion, protecting Beloberg's people is protecting Beloberg, and when all the people are sacrificed in the disaster, Beloberg will also perish.

But Cocolia cruelly separated these two concepts that should have been one and the same, and listed facts that she could not accept no matter what -

Either let Beloberg and its people gradually perish under the erosion of the rift and the cold wave, or temporarily abandon Beloberg's people and embrace the star core, thus creating a new world as it promised.

Maybe what it said was true. Even if those people would die in the disaster, they would be reborn in the new world with a completely new attitude... But they had to wipe out those people who supported them with their own hands, which was an indisputable fact.

No matter what, Bronya really, really couldn't accept this...

She has always believed in her mother's wisdom, and firmly believes that her mother loves this city as much as she does, but, but... why must it end in this way? Why can't there be other better ways?

Bronya, who has always been firm in her beliefs, fell into confusion for the first time. Just as Kevin once commented, she is indeed kind and courageous, but too soft...

So even though she knew that her mother's 'correct' choice was wrong in the overall situation, she had no words to refute it; so she still had no decision of her own and could only try to hint at others.

In fact, the first person Bronya thought of was Kevin. As a powerful and calm outsider, he could definitely give her a relatively objective and true judgment.

But unfortunately, Bronya couldn't find Kevin's whereabouts after searching for a long time. Finally, when she came to the camp of the Silver Mane Guards under the order of her mother, she suddenly thought of Jeppard, the upright guard officer.

"She would never do that. She is the Great Guardian."

Even though he was wondering why the other party asked such a question, Jeppard's answer was quick and decisive.

This may not be just his idea. In Beloberg, everyone is willing to believe and firmly believes that the "Great Guardian" will definitely lead her people step by step on the right path. This is a belief that has been built up bit by bit in their hearts through hundreds of years of history and familiar stories, and it is also the cornerstone of the survival of civilization.

Bronya once had such a firm belief, and she also admired the warriors who firmly supported Beloberg, but this was not the answer she wanted.

"I meant if, Jeppard."

Jeppard frowned slightly. He could see that Bronya seemed to be in an abnormal state at this moment. He didn't know what caused this, but it didn't stop him from expressing his determination firmly.

"I don't know why you ask, but I have sworn an oath of protection to Creeper. I will defend Belloberg and her people at any cost - including my life."

"If one day, protecting the people means disobeying the orders of the 'Great Guardian', and either choice will put me in danger, I will still choose the former. Because this is what I should do."

As a guard officer who has been fighting on the front lines for many years, Jeppard knows very well that the reason why the Silver Mane Iron Guards swear to defend the border to the death is not only to preserve the beliefs in their hearts, but more importantly, behind them are their relatives, children, friends... and everything.

All the soldiers knew that they could be trapped in the glacier forever at any time, and that death would be like the extinguishing of a light, and nothing in the world would disturb them anymore. But at least, they had successfully won the right to continue living for their relatives and friends.

They come to this world not just to live for themselves.

"..."

"I see. Thank you, Guard Officer Jeppard. I understand."

Bronya was a very smart person after all, and she could see what the other party meant. In Jeppard's eyes, the people of Beloberg were definitely more important than the mere name of 'Beloberg'.

He would never allow anything to be harmful to the people, even if it might be beneficial to the whole of Beloberg in another way.

After realizing this, Bronya closed her eyes and took a deep breath before she began to speak: "So if I tell you that the Great Guardian has betrayed her people, will you keep your oath?"

"What? Are you sure what you said is true?! As the successor of the 'Great Guardian', you must be responsible for the words that come out of your mouth, Lady Bronya. The 'Great Guardian' Lady... How could she betray Beloberg?!"

Even though he was mentally prepared, Jeppard still couldn't help losing his composure when he heard what Bronya said.

"No, Jeppard, the Great Guardian has never betrayed Beloberg from the beginning to the end. It's just that for the mother now, Beloberg's people have become an obstacle to her protection of Beloberg..."

"..."

Looking at Bronya's complicated expression, Jeppard knew that she was not lying about this matter. In fact, compared to the "Great Guardian" who was quite distant from him, the comrade in front of him who had fought side by side many times was the one he knew more truly.

And Bronya...as a daughter, she should and should understand her mother better than anyone else.

"The original mission of the Great Guardian was for me to take you to the lower district. She said that the people in the lower district might cause riots and affect her plan, so she asked us to go to the lower district to seal the passage."

"We don't have time, Jeppard... If you will believe me, come with me and I will tell you everything."

In order to prevent her mother from making a bigger mistake, she must not hesitate at this moment.

Even if Beloberg is doomed to destruction, it should be the people of Beloberg who, with their faith, fight against the disaster together and pave the way to the end with their own hands.

Besides, she also believed that there would definitely be more than just the most extreme way to save Beloberg...

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Chapter 55: This is a counterattack from the lower levels

"Everyone, I need to confirm one more time...Are you sure you want to join the plan of the Earth Fire to counterattack the upper area? This is a very dangerous behavior."

At this time, in the lower area, March 7 and his men had successfully stood at the conference table with Oleg, the leader of the Earth Fire. But to be on the safe side, Oleg chose to ask their opinions again.

After all, even if he believed that San Yueqi and the others were outsiders, it would be difficult for him to completely put his mind at ease with these three young faces.

Even in Oleg's eyes, the three of them were just children, and there was no need for them to participate in such dangerous behavior.

"Hey uncle, haven't we explained everything to you? Our target is that thing called the star core. As long as we successfully seal it, all problems, whether it is the cold wave or the rift, can be solved." Seeing that he and others had been busy for so long and the other party was still hesitant, March Seven immediately replied anxiously.

"Well, although your method sounds a little unreliable, at this point, we really don't have any better solution."

Oleg sighed slightly, then stretched out his hand and added: "Regarding the star core and what you have experienced, I have also reviewed it with the backbone of the Earth Fire. The last time I saw Cocolia, she was just a little girl with a strong demeanor... I didn't expect that after becoming a guardian..."

At this point, Oleg shook his head again, "I can only say that I sympathize with your situation. Don't worry, Dihuo will not stab you in the back."

"Then let's get back to the point - you want to get information about the star core from the 'Great Guardian' and further seal that unfortunate thing. And we, the Earth Fire, want to fight for the freedom that the lower area deserves... At least for the time being, our goal is to obtain sufficient conditions from the 'Great Guardian'."

"But let me be frank. I will not joke about the lives of the people. The purpose of the Underfire is to fight for freedom, not to fight to the death with the Silver Mane Guards in the upper district."

The reason why Dihuo would risk his life was simply to allow the people in the lower districts to gain freedom and live a better life, not to overthrow the "Great Guardian" and seize power.

"Don't worry, uncle. Our goal is to help Beloberg solve his difficulties. How can we just sit there and watch something like that happen?" As if to increase the credibility of his words, March 7 reached out and patted his chest hard.

"If it is really the 'Great Guardian' who chose to conceal the truth about the disaster and is unwilling to solve it, then I believe we can find like-minded comrades even in the upper districts. If not, then the problem will be easier to solve. We will find a way to make the 'Great Guardian' truly believe the truth of our words."

Compared to March 7, Dan Heng's words were obviously more credible. Although even he was more inclined to believe that the "Great Guardian" chose to deliberately conceal the truth, which was more likely to be a troublesome situation.

"Very good. Now that you have said so, it would be unreasonable for me to continue hesitating."

After saying this, Oleg leaned forward with his hands on the table and began to explain in a low voice: "In order to avoid making too much noise and causing things to get out of control, Dihuo decided to try to go to the upper area in the early hours of tonight, and strive to show our deterrent power in the shortest and fastest time, so as to gain an opportunity for negotiation."

"I know that this direct attack is still a bit too radical, but for the people in the lower districts at this time... we really don't have any better way."

If one can really survive just by hard work, who would be willing to do something so dangerous and life-threatening?