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

Apart from these, there were also quite a few children in Panyan Town. Apart from those running around in the streets, the remaining children almost all squatted beside the trash cans, seemingly trying to search for something.

"Don't worry, they're not searching the trash for edible scraps."

Xier was very keenly aware that Kevin's attention was mostly on the only energetic children in the whole town. Unfortunately, the words that came out of her mouth were not so comforting: "Because there is no such thing in the trash cans in Panyan Town. People would even break a piece of bread into eight pieces to eat, so how could they waste food?"

"But if they are lucky, the kids might be able to find some useful parts inside, repair them, and then sell them for money."

When the adults' own survival becomes a problem, they naturally have no way to pay attention to these children, even though they are the real future.

“Is there an orphanage here too?”

On the surface, the number of children is far beyond the normal range. In fact, under such circumstances, very few people are willing to have another child to delay themselves.

"An orphanage? No, you're overthinking it. After all, there's no big house like Rivet Town in Rock Town. Where can we put so many people at the same time?"

"But one thing is true. Nata is basically the one taking care of all the children in Panyan Town. Most of their parents are miners. Sometimes they go out for more than a week and don't come back."

But there was one thing Xier didn't say - there were also many parents of these children who entered the mine and never came out again.

"This makes me even more curious about what kind of person Natasha is."

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On the other side, in the upper area, the group of problem children with little Ellie had just entered Beloberg under the escort of the Jeppard garrison officer. However, although it was called an escort, in fact, this upright garrison officer did not restrict their freedom at all.

Even some of the questions that puzzled them, Jeppard would choose to answer them one by one, so that this group of alien visitors could gradually gain a deeper understanding of this "City of Protection".

It would be a bit unreasonable if I don't say thank you, Brother Jie, right?

"Look over there, what are those kids throwing into the pool?"

March 7, who was originally concentrating on admiring the novel buildings in the city, was suddenly attracted by the children surrounding the square and was very curious to know what they were doing.

"What they are holding in their hands should be... coins? Indeed, there are legends similar to wishing wells in many places." When Dan Heng said this speculatively, his words were not so certain.

After all... have you ever seen a wishing well where you throw coins into it one handful at a time? ! If you don't know, you might think you are feeding fish.

"There are indeed some playful children in Belloberg who like to use the central fountain as a wishing well, but they just throw coins in. Silvermane Guards rarely go to clean the pool."

Jeppard just mentioned it casually, but the listeners took it to heart, and some guys' eyes started to glow green at this time.

Of course, now is obviously not a good time to commit a crime. After a short episode, everyone continued to move forward under the leadership of Jeppard, and finally successfully arrived at the tallest castle in the center of the city.

"We are here, everyone. This is Klipperburg, the territory where the builders live."

"It is clearly an isolated city in the ice and snow, but the buildings here look really spectacular." After listening to Jeppard's introduction, March 7 looked up at the 100-meter-high fortress in front of him and couldn't help but sigh.

"Having said that, don't you think we are missing someone?" Seeing that everyone seemed to be completely unaware, the only smart one, Little Ai Li, suddenly kindly reminded them.

"Huh? Yeah, where did Xing go?!"

"Look, isn't it over there?" Sanyueqi was about to panic, but before she could finish accumulating strength, little Ai Li had already pointed her in the direction.

Following the direction of little Ai Li's finger, one could see Xing standing next to a trash can on the street, with her head lowered and staring intently at her lid.

Look at this garbage lid, it's flat and round, like... like a pie?

The more Xing stood here and stared, the more he felt that there must be some great treasure hidden in this trash can. This was an intuition that no one else could understand.

But just when she finally made up her mind to reach out and uncover the garbage lid that represented the unknown, March 7's hand grabbed her wrist first.

"What are you still standing here for? Go away!"

"But, my trash can..."

"Oh, what good things can there be in a trash can? Let's go!"

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Chapter 20: Doctor Nata still likes children very much

Panyan Town.

"The first floor is the operating room and clinic, the second floor is where the children live, and the third floor is a temporary ward for patients...Nata is most likely sitting on the first floor at this time. We can just move our things in and follow her arrangements."

Standing outside a three-story building on the street, Xier first briefly introduced the general situation of the clinic to Kevin, and then stepped into the door first.

Compared to regular medical facilities, this clinic was not very large, but it was packed with injured people. Most of them had obvious external injuries, and the more serious ones were fractures of hands and feet.

Just from this clinic, one can see at a glance the current situation of the lower area. If this place is really stable enough, there wouldn't be such a large number of casualties... Maybe physical illnesses like colds and fevers are not enough for them to go to the clinic for treatment.

Even though they were all seriously injured, their first reaction when they saw Xier was to make way for her to pass a path leading directly inside.

It can be seen that this is not the first time she has done such a thing.

Following this road, Xier walked straight to the woman in the front who was carefully bandaging the wounds of the injured, and casually placed the supplies in front of her.

"Nata, didn't you say that the clinic was short of some urgent supplies? We happened to be in the Rift today, so we brought these things out."

"Of course, the main credit goes to the guy behind me. According to what Sambo said, it seems that he is an outsider other than Beloberg? Although I don't understand, he is really amazing. It's like playing house for us to break into the rift. There is no danger at all."

From the previous conversation, it is not difficult to guess that Xi'er was actually raised by this doctor since she was a child. No matter how strong she is outside, she will inevitably behave a little bit when facing the relatives who raised her since she was a child.

These words seemed to be an explanation for his own behavior, but wasn't it equivalent to telling the other party about how he had gone to the Rift Realm and encountered danger?

Sure enough, after hearing Xier's explanation, the other party sighed on the spot, but did not choose to scold the other party directly. Instead, he first set his eyes on Kevin: "Hello, sir, I am Natasha, the doctor of the lower level area of ​​​​Beloberg."

"Although this child has been a bit reckless since she was young, she definitely has good intentions. If Xier has caused you any trouble, please allow me to apologize on her behalf."

Unlike Xier who grew up in the lower class, Natasha was once a top student at the upper class medical school. She has always had a gentle personality and can understand the meaning of outsiders better than Xier.

In fact, most people in the upper zone understand that there is no place suitable for human habitation on this planet except Beloberg. If there are any outsiders, they can only be civilizations from the universe before the cold wave came.

Compared to Beloberg, who has lived in seclusion for hundreds of years, their abilities are definitely beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Of course, Natasha had only heard of the existence of these alien civilizations in books, but since Sambo said so, there must be some evidence to support it.

When facing the gentler Natasha, Kevin did not really express his dissatisfaction with Xier. He just shook his head slightly and then began a brief self-introduction.

"Kevin Kaslana."

Even though his image had changed drastically compared to the other world, Kevin still recognized his 'former subordinate' at a glance.

Although she had never revealed her real name to anyone else while working at World Serpent, how could Kevin really not do any investigation into it?

Even though she is in an unknown world and her life trajectories are completely different, and she cannot even be considered the same person, the fact that she likes children has not changed at all.

This made Kevin wonder why their names, images, and even personalities were so similar even though they were in completely different worlds... Could this really be explained by a coincidence?

Or is it that there is indeed some indescribable unknown factor interfering with all this?

"You are probably not from the lower class, so why are you willing to stay here?"

Kevin's abrupt question was obviously very offensive, but Natasha was not angry. Instead, she showed a gentle smile on her face and replied, "Isn't it normal to help those in need within your ability? It's just that compared to everyone else, I may be more kind-hearted."

"I can't do that, knowing that there are patients in need of treatment right in front of me and choosing to turn a blind eye."

It might seem a bit pretentious to say this in public, but Kevin could clearly feel that the other party was not lying.

If Natasha from another world could also live in a world without collapse, maybe she would choose to be a doctor instead of a mercenary living on the edge of a knife?

Although, Natasha in front of him obviously has a lot of troubles as well.

"Hey, why are you asking such a question all of a sudden? Although Nata is from the upper class, she is completely different from those guys."

Even though she knew Kevin could knock her down with just one hand, Xier still immediately pulled him out of the clinic to an empty corner.

"Although you not only helped a lot just now, but also saved my life...but that is a matter between the two of us. You can ask me for help in any way you want, even if it means risking my life to help you, as long as it does not involve other people."

Compared to the small but well-equipped upper district, the lower district actually didn't even have a formal education facility. No matter how hard Natasha tried to teach these children, she couldn't be perfect.

As for Xier, compared with the various principles spoken by others, she actually prefers to act on the principle of "righteousness".

Help someone who needs help, beat someone who deserves a beating, and try to repay the favor received from others... It's such a simple thing, but in fact, those who seem to be full of big ideas can't do it at all.

"You can't help me with anything."

Without any attempt to see the other person's thoughts, Kevin was just stating an objective fact.

But just when Xier's mood became increasingly complicated, he suddenly changed the subject and asked another question.

"But if I must make a request, I want to know why you hate the upper district so much?"

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Chapter 21 Little Ai Li: Kevin, what Kevin? Unfamiliar

Upper District, Crippleburgh.

"Master Guardian - I have brought a few 'outsiders' to see you."

"The messenger has informed me of the situation. Very well done, Jeppard. You may withdraw now."

Cocolia, standing on the high platform, nodded slightly to Jeppard. After the other party left completely, she slightly extended her palm to March 7 and others below.

"Welcome, visitors from beyond the cold wave... no, from beyond the sky, right?"

"I am Cocolia Rand, the 'Great Guardian' of Beloberg. Don't be shocked. I can see that you are not from this world. 'City Builders' remember history to strengthen their hearts. I know that in the distant past, before the cold wave came and the 'Legion' invaded, this world was once extremely prosperous..."

"The Star God connected our planet to other worlds. We learned about the countless possibilities in the vast galaxy. We also heard about Klipper, the 'Amber King'. Under his watchful eyes, we began to build the wall."

"So don't be surprised. Although the City Builders haven't received any news from the starry sky in the past seven hundred years, I know you exist. Tell me your intentions. I'm listening."

Before anyone could even begin to wonder, Cocolia pointed out everything directly, as if she were a trustworthy wise woman, as if Beloberg was not a city that had been closed off by a cold wave for hundreds of years.

With such a premise, they certainly had no reason to hide anything. Finally, the calmest Dan Heng stepped forward and replied: "We are here for something called a 'star core'. It is a substance that suddenly lands on various worlds. Its appearance means disaster. Many planets we passed by were poisoned by the star core."

"Star core?"

Normally, a world with closed information like this would hardly know the existence of star cores, and even most of the intelligence had to be obtained from them, so Dan Heng had already prepared a set of excuses.

But Cocolia's answer was somewhat unexpected to him.

"Of course, I know the substance you call the star core. After the star core landed on this planet seven hundred years ago, the invasion of the Legion and the cold wave followed. Similarly, the rift erosion caused by the star core has always been a problem that troubles Beloberg, and we can't find a complete solution."

Kokolia held up her chest with both hands, tapped her fingers, looked at Dan Heng below, and said, "But what I want to ask is, what does all this have to do with you?"

"I don't believe that anyone would go to great lengths to help a world that has nothing to do with them, and have no ulterior motive."

It was obvious that Cocolia had the initiative in her hands. As the leader of Beloberg, she should have such courage.

After sighing slightly, Dan Heng, knowing that he was also dependent on others, had to continue explaining: "You are right. The reason why we came here to seek cooperation is ultimately because our interests are the same - if we don't seal the star core, we can't leave this planet."

"Yes, yes, yes. As long as you get rid of the core of the star, your world will naturally be safer." San Yue Qi, who was not very cunning at all, immediately added.

Little Ai Li scratched her head and had her own doubts in her mind. She murmured softly, "Strange, why does the nature of this thing sound so familiar?"

"Do you have a way to seal the star core?"

After catching the key words from Danheng's mouth, Cocolia finally showed some slight changes.

"We have corresponding means." Dan Heng nodded.

"Okay, I believe you. If you do have the means to seal the star core, then your arrival will be the hope that Beloberg has been waiting for seven hundred years. I am willing to provide all possible assistance... However, the existence of the star core is actually just a few words left behind by a research institute hundreds of years ago. It will take some time for us to help you find it."

"It's getting late, and everyone is tired. I have prepared a dinner for you, and you will stay at Klipperburg tonight. I will send someone to invite you at noon tomorrow, and we will discuss this matter carefully."

"I also need some time to investigate all the records related to the star core... I wish you all a wonderful night."

Cocolia said this directly, and Dan Heng certainly couldn't find any suitable reason to refuse. The other party had already agreed to help them solve the problem of the star core. Isn't this the best?

Seeing that Cocolia had already made a gesture to see the guests off, Dan Heng naturally pulled Sanyueqi, who wanted to say something, and then led a few people out of the room.

As soon as I walked out of the room, the waiter who had been waiting for a long time came outside the door with a few people to an empty hall, bowed and invited everyone to take a seat.

"I'm sorry, due to my busy work, I can't accompany you all for dinner. After you have eaten and drunk your fill, I will take you to a place to rest."

Such etiquette clearly showed that they were being received with the highest standards. Even Dan Heng, who was the most steady, could not imagine any reason why the other party might have any ill intentions.

"Wow, this place is so big, and that guardian is really a nice guy."

At this time, Sanyueqi had already started to touch and fiddle around in the hall. To be honest, who wouldn't like such a magnificent place?

"But then again...can we finish all this food?" Looking at the table full of exquisite food, the good boy Xing, who had never experienced waste, couldn't help but ask.

"Oh, why bother about so many things? Of course you have to eat first so that you have the energy to find the star core~" March Seven patted Xing's shoulder with a smile, and then quickly turned his attention to the delicious food on the table.

God have mercy on him. Walter, who was worried about the children, was still on the Star Train, eating steamed buns while guarding the probe, while the heartless children were feasting on the delicious food below.