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

Obviously, Walter didn't really want to go with that guy, but when he said this, he vaguely revealed an imperceptible regret.

"Oh, that's good, that's good..." Sanyueqi quickly patted his chest.

But compared to what they were discussing, Xing was actually more concerned about another thing: "At that time, didn't they say that the 'Cun Hu' had already abandoned Beloberg, but why did it appear to me again?"

Xing even felt that if Cocolia could have the power of "protection" as early as possible, she might not have taken this path at all.

"That's easy to understand... 'Cun Hu' Klipper is an indifferent star god. Unless you can always maintain the extraordinary enthusiasm of 'The Company', it will be difficult to share his power."

Who in the universe doesn't know that in order to follow the footsteps of the Star God of "Preservation", the Interstellar Peace Company has even purchased enough special materials to fill up an entire galaxy?

Jizi explained softly to the group, "With a strong determination to protect the city, the builders of Beloberg have persisted for hundreds of years. But as the corrosion of the Rift deepened, cracks appeared in their already fragile faith."

"That great guardian, Kokolia - she probably completely gave up on the path of practicing 'preservation'. In contrast to her, your actions and will at that time strongly matched the concept of 'preservation'. You were able to wield that weapon and control that machine probably because of a glance from Him."

"But we can't blame her... That 'Great Guardian' must have been spiritually eroded by the Star Core a long time ago. If you and I were in her position, facing the gradually declining city every day... Would we be able to hold on to that fragile faith without wavering at all?"

Just like Kevin said, they shouldn't look at this planet from the perspective of a savior... Of course, those on the Star Train can find many ways to deal with the star core, but that is a path that the people on Beloberg have never found in seven hundred years.

There must be something pitiful about every hateful person. This statement is actually true in many cases, but the concept is often distorted by a few individuals.

"So, the people on Yalilo-VI are really pitiful... Now that the problem with the star core has been solved, can it return to its previous state?"

Xing remembered that he had seen the original appearance of this planet in the think tank managed by Dan Heng - at that time it had pleasant scenery, with oceans, forests, plains...that was its main color, not the endless ice as it is now.

"Generally speaking, it is difficult for something that has been corroded by a star core to return to its original state in a short period of time, but Kevin..."

Honestly, Walter got a little angry when this question was mentioned, but after thinking about it, he couldn't find any faults, so he could only explain it angrily: "Originally, even if the star core is temporarily solved, the impact of the cold wave and the rift will not disappear in a short time. The people on Yalilo-VI will have to work hard for at least hundreds of years to eliminate these problems bit by bit."

"But I think you have seen it. That guy's attack directly wiped out the cold current that had lasted for a hundred years above the planet... Obviously, this extreme method would completely destroy the ecological environment on Yalilo-VI if we are not careful——"

Walter paused for a moment, and then continued, "Also, most of the Rift's power on this planet was used by the Star Core to build that huge Honkai... monster. After both the Star Core and it were dealt with, the impact of the Rift was much less than before... In short, if they work hard enough, Yalilo-VI may even be revived during this term of the 'Great Guardian'."

"We don't even need to worry about what happens next. The people in the 'company' have already heard about what happened here from somewhere. They always spare no effort in pursuing everything related to 'preservation'..."

"You have sown the seeds of hope, and that is enough."

They told him not to interfere, but why did he end up being more ruthless than anyone else in his attack?

Normally, anyone who heard this would sigh and look forward to the future of Yalilo-VI, but Sanyueqi nodded his head after listening to it, and then shouted belatedly: "Wow! In other words, that devastating attack was really launched by that guy in one go?!"

"......"

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At the same time, Kevin, whom they were talking about, once again came to the galaxy-like space of will and asked a soul-like question to the figure in front of him.

"To be or not to be, choose."

Chapter 70: The Self-Righteous "Savior"

"When the day breaks, the guardians will be like shining stars, lighting the way for the people."

"When it gets dark, the guardian should be like a warm fire, soothing the hearts of the people."

As everyone knows, the successor to Beloberg's "Great Guardian" has always been selected from all children of appropriate age. This has been the case for seven hundred years, from the beginning to the end. Even though the political situation has often been turbulent, this most fundamental method has never been changed.

In order to maintain and follow the unwritten rules passed down from the first generation of Alisa Rand, and also to prevent political instability, no "Great Guardian" has ever chosen to have his own partner, and even adopted daughters will only take in heirs who stand out from the selection.

Just like Cocolia is not actually Bronya's biological mother, she was actually adopted by the previous "Great Guardian" after she successfully became the heir...and these two sentences are the beliefs that every mother will teach her daughter and must abide by.

Cocolia once regarded them as treasures and her own beliefs... until the despair of the Rift gradually spread to the interior of Beloberg; until the temptation of the star core twisted her will bit by bit.

In fact, she never had a better choice from the beginning to the end... The Beloberg that her mother handed over to her was already so broken and desperate, how could she pass on an even more desperate reality to her daughter?

Amid the spiritual erosion of the star core, human emotions once prevailed - as long as Bronya could lead a part of the Iron Guards to hide in the blockaded lower area, then even if everything she did failed and the upper area was completely ravaged by ice and monsters, there would still be hope for this world, and there would still be hope for her daughter.

Bronya gave up this ending. She wanted to work with the outsiders to bring her mother back from the abyss... But Cocolia was already beyond cure. Her appearance and rebellion could only push her into a darker abyss...

But at the very least, Bronya did succeed, and she will lead the people of Beloberg to a brighter ending.

Cocolia originally just wanted to trace back her sins bit by bit in this ocean of consciousness, waiting for the remaining will to dissipate with the wind, but the man suddenly appeared in front of her miraculously.

"You failed, you self-righteous 'savior'—"

"So now, choose to survive or to die."

No one had ever given Cocolia a chance to choose. Even the Star Core only forced her onto a path that would inevitably lead to destruction.

But facing this choice that seemed to appear in front of her for the first time, Kokolia just laughed at herself: "If I had realized earlier that even the star core was no match for you, the ending might have been different. But now... are you here just to laugh at me?"

"Look at this place, a magnificent and beautiful spiritual palace... Even the wills of the "Great Guardians" of all generations are unwilling to accept me, a guy who has abandoned his faith. They have successfully stood at the highest point of morality, and I am just a remnant soul that may dissipate at any time..."

"But I still don't think I've lost. Under Bronya's leadership, Beloberg will be revived sooner or later... At least in terms of training my daughter, I've been much more successful than them, right?"

Maybe Cocolia wasn't just forcing a smile, she might really think it would be a good thing if Bronya could lead Beloberg to a better future, even if the price was her failure and the possible infamy that would last forever.

"Obviously, these things are not my concern. I am here only to fulfill my original promise and give you these two choices."

There was no sarcasm, nor any condescending arrogance. Kevin's calm tone from beginning to end seemed to indicate that he was here just for this purpose.

"..."

After realizing this fact, Cocolia suddenly fell silent. Her previous high-pitched tone was gone, and now her low and hoarse voice seemed to be the tone she should have at this moment: "Why, can you really bring the dead back to life?"

"The real Cocolia has long been dead. What remains here is just a wisp of consciousness that is about to dissipate. All she can do is keep reviewing the sins she has committed."

Even though Beloberg finally had a bright future, she still killed countless Silvermane Guards who defended their homeland with faith, betrayed her best friend and daughter, and was also betrayed by the people who believed in her.

No matter how you look at it, she is nothing more than a complete villain and a loser.

"So, reflection alone can erase the sins you have committed?" Kevin asked rhetorically.

“Even if the cold wave on the planet will eventually melt over time, the rift that has penetrated deep into the bone marrow will not disappear... And this new civilization is even more vulnerable to the countless dangers that may exist in the universe.”

“You never know which will come first, an accident or tomorrow.”

No matter when and where, it is always a good habit to prepare for a rainy day, because you never know whether a disaster will befall you in the next moment... This is not a phenomenon that can be changed by human power alone.

"..."

"If I choose to continue to live, can you help me atone for my sins?"

Even though she was already dead, Cocolia still asked this question after Kevin's words.

"As long as your will is strong enough, I can create a relatively stable machine in the Rift... But by then, there is a high probability that you will lose most of your thinking ability and will only put the preservation of human civilization first."

"As civilization flourishes, the influence of the Rift will naturally fade away on this planet. By then, you may disappear completely along with the Rift, or you may be pulled into another distant dimension... I can't be sure."

This was the inspiration Kevin got from Shirley. These "Great Guardians" of all generations would always step into the Rift at the last moment of their lives, so Xing could see their will at that time... and Shirley, who died there in other ways, also existed in another way for hundreds of years.

Just like she had sought ultimate peace from Kevin, this continuation was not actually beautiful. It was even more painful to watch emotions and memories being stripped away from her soul bit by bit.

Even then, Cocolia will never see the moment when civilization truly rebuilds its glory, because she will surely leave along with the Rift, the disease of civilization.

"Okay, I promise you."

This is the best possible ending for her...isn't it?

Volume 2: Love leads to the devil, and if it ends, it will last a thousand years

Chapter 71: Who of you knows where little Ai Li has gone?

"The taste is secondary. For children of this age, nutrition is actually the most important thing."

Kevin, dressed as a chef, explained while making the dishes in his hands: "The human body is a delicate and complex organization. Any imbalance in any aspect will cause serious deviations in its normal operation. The simplest and most intuitive impact is... She may even maintain this height forever."

Kevin certainly didn't know much about the complicated nutritional dishes of modern times, but he knew very well what the human body needed most, and he could use his own abilities to figure out what was in these ingredients.

After solving the problem of the star core, Kevin did not care about the complicated aftermath of Beloberg, nor did he go to Walter to discuss any philosophy of life. Instead, he immediately returned to Swarlow's mansion in the lower area and continued his retirement life.

But that leisurely time didn't even last a day, and Swarovski's tall figure suddenly stood in front of him - if he hadn't directly stated that he wanted to learn how to make Clara's favorite food, Kevin might have thought that this guy wanted to continue fighting.

Of course, asking a combat-type robot to learn how to cook... This is not only strange, but also embarrassing.

Fortunately, as a robot, Swarlow's greatest advantage is his photographic memory. Even if his computing chip cannot analyze what the delicious food in a human's mouth should feel like, it is still no problem for him to imitate Kevin's steps in a hardcore way.

"Video recording completed, included in important files. Scene simulation calculation started, estimated simulation accuracy: 96.37%, trying to repeat the simulation to improve accuracy..."

"..."

Kevin is not a staunch idealist, and he doesn't know whether there is any metaphysical difference between the food made by robots and that made by humans. He only knows that... he doesn't need to eat anyway.

"No matter what, this is much more nutritious than eating bread every day." Kevin covered his forehead helplessly. If he continued to raise his daughter in the same way as Swarovski, it would be strange if Clara could achieve a breakthrough in height.

Even the fact that the child's physical condition had not caused any serious problems so far was considered a miracle by Kevin.

"Let's go. It's just dinner time now. It's not a waste to eat this food."

I have to say that having a machine brain is quite convenient. Kevin tried to cook several dishes in a row, and Swarovski was able to record them all before slowly copying and learning. If all robots have this ability, I'm afraid many human chefs will be on the verge of unemployment.

"Ah."

Swarovski nodded, then took the initiative to step forward and held all the plates in his hands, then walked out with unusually steady steps.

When passing by the window, Kevin suddenly looked up at the sky... Even though he was deep underground, his gaze seemed to penetrate everything and reach the starry sky hundreds of thousands of meters away.

"Is it time for those guys to finally leave?"

There were many reasons why Kevin did not agree to leave with the Starry Sky Train. One of them was that he did not like the fast-paced life now; another was that he was worried about some of the guys here; and a slightly more important point was that Walter was obviously not particularly welcoming to him.

However, Kevin rarely makes any explanations for others on matters like this... He did do that and make that choice, so it's difficult for him to fully accept it so far. Isn't that natural?

Of course, he just glanced at it and continued walking forward. He was no longer such a sentimental person, otherwise he would not have persisted until now.

But just when Kevin and Swarovski walked into the living room, they saw Clara rubbing her eyes and walking out of her room. She looked up at them dazedly: "Mr. Kevin, Mr. Swarovski... I don't know why Clara suddenly felt very sleepy last night, and it was so late when she woke up."

"Um... when I woke up, Ellie was no longer in the room. Did you see where she went?"

"..."

The beautiful and peaceful life was instantly broken. When Kevin heard these words, he suddenly fell silent.

Yes, he should have thought of it earlier.

That guy, how could she be idle? !

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In the starry sky outside Yalilo-VI, almost the next moment after the Star Train left, the shape of another spaceship suddenly condensed and took shape in this empty sea of ​​stars.

The only difference from the Star Train is that the shape of this spaceship is very consistent with most people's inherent impression, or fantasy, of interstellar spaceships.

After all, in outer space where there is no air resistance, the so-called streamlined spacecraft design is actually very redundant. The circle or cube with better space utilization is the best choice. This is why many UFOs in science fiction works are big discs.

But this spaceship is designed to suit the aesthetic tastes of most people, because it is not a combat unit, but a...commercial spaceship?

"Boss, don't worry. The intelligence this time will definitely not be wrong... Although those guys in the tavern are unreliable, they never lie about intelligence."

"According to the records of the 'Company', several 'City Builders' did take the lead in reclaiming the fortress on Yalilo-VI after the arrival of the Star Core and the 'Legion'. I can't imagine any other possibility for it to have survived such a disaster except for the miracle of the Amber King."

"This time, not only will I be able to find the miracle left by the Amber King and the person who triggered it, I will also be able to restore Yalilo-VI to its original thriving state, making it a tourism and mining planet that can easily earn billions of credit points. It will definitely be able to attract countless gold!"

"Uh... like last time, and the time before that, and the time before that, those were all just accidents, okay..."

"Oh, boss, don't worry, we definitely won't mess it up this time!"

"That's it, I'll hang up first~"

Chapter 72: Our company is absolutely honest and trustworthy, boss

Interstellar Peace Corporation - I believe that as long as a civilization has developed to a certain level and is aware that there are countless planets with life in the vast universe, it has definitely heard of the name of this huge organization.

In terms of external propaganda, the company is a giant corporate consortium that advocates free trade; in terms of its operations, the company is a business dictatorship that issues currency and monopolizes resources; in terms of its original entrepreneurial intention, the company is a selfless supporter who devotes everything to the "protection" of the Star God.

When most Star Citizens talk about the company, they always mention the ubiquitous products and eye-catching logos: as if "where there is trade, there is the Star Peace Company."

In fact, almost all commercial activities in the galaxy are indeed based on the company's "credit point" system. If interstellar trade is compared to a sports competition, then the company is both the top athlete and the various sports events, both the competition venue and the rules themselves.