He poured a glass of water for Lin Si and the other two.

"Distinguished guests have arrived from the upper level, but unfortunately, there's nothing to offer in the lower level."

Lin Si took the water glass and smiled slightly.

"You're welcome to visit the upper level sometime. We have some nice things to offer you there."

Oleg smiled upon hearing this.

"You're joking."

He put down his water glass.

"The upper and lower levels have been sealed off for so many years now, and most of the roads to the upper level are guarded by Silvermane Iron Guards. If you get caught by the Iron Guards and accused of smuggling, that would be terrible."

Lin Siyi still had a smile on her face.

"You can take out that badge then and say you're my friend. The Silvermane Iron Guards will give me some face."

He took a sip of water.

"It's not smuggling, at most I'll invite you in for tea. Then I'll come and get you."

Pera and Ling stood behind Lin Si, listening quietly.

Oleg's expression changed.

Xi'er was the first to lose her temper.

"Hey! You dare to act so arrogantly in our lower district now?"

Lin Si held the water glass, her expression unchanged, and simply said:

“Pera, Link, tell them who is sitting in front of them right now?”

Pera and Ling Ke exchanged a glance.

Pera was about to speak...

"Adventurers traversing Belleburg!"

Ling Ke actually beat her to it.

"Wabibabo!"

Her face was expressionless, but there was a hint of cunning in her eyes.

Lin Si: "......"

Pera: "......."

The red-haired youth couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Xi'er was also stunned, and the corner of her mouth twitched.

Lin Si turned around and looked at Ling Ke in surprise.

Ling Ke winked at him.

Those eyes, which were originally as calm as still water, now clearly expressed:

"I've learned it."

Lin Si fell silent. He withdrew his gaze and took a deep breath.

The atmosphere was quiet for a minute.

Finally, Pera coughed lightly, breaking the silence.

“Miss Bronya,”

Her voice returned to its serious tone.

"The current Silvermane Iron Guard Reserve Commander, daughter of the High Warden Cocolia, and the next High Warden of Belloborg! That badge, in the eyes of those in the know, should be proof of Lady Bronya's identity."

Upon hearing this, Seele and the red-haired youth both turned to look at Lin Si.

"The Silvermane Iron Guard Commander?"

"The next Great Guardian?"

Seele's expression became complicated. This guy is actually the next Great Guardian?

The red-haired youth stared wide-eyed. This Miss Duck was actually the commander of the Silver Mane Iron Guard?

Oleg did not speak.

He just looked down at the badge on the table.

After several seconds, he reached out and pushed the badge forward.

"Bronya, right?"

He looked up at Lin Si.

I don't care who you are.

His voice was calm, but carried an undeniable firmness.

"People from the lower class do not welcome people from the upper class."

He pushed the badge in front of Lin Si.

"Please take the gift back. We can't accept it."

Lin Si did not answer immediately.

He first turned his head, reached out, and pulled hard on Ling Ke's cheek.

Ling Ke's face finally showed some expression—resentment.

She just stared at Lin Si with a resentful look, her cheeks stretched out in a distorted way, but she didn't say a word.

Lin Si then turned around and looked at Oleg.

"I have a basic understanding of the situation in the lower area."

His tone was calm.

"Food is scarce, supplies are scarce, the monsters from the Rift are densely distributed, and a robot force is hogging resources."

Oleg frowned.

"So? What are you trying to say?"

Lin Si looked directly into his eyes.

What I'm trying to say is,"

He paused for a moment.

“I, Bronya Rand, will soon be taking over the position of High Warden.”

The room was silent for a second.

“At that time,”

Lin Si's voice was calm, but every word was clear and powerful.

"I will order the lifting of the lockdown on the lower levels."

Chapter 27 Dare to join me in leading Belloberg to a brighter future?

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone stared blankly at the girl in the duck-patterned pajamas.

Including Bronya in consciousness.

Including Reiko, who always had a blank expression.

Pera opened her mouth as if to say something, but with outsiders present, she said nothing. Only her eyes behind her glasses flickered with complex emotions.

Shock, confusion, and a hint of anticipation?

Bronya, in her conscious mind, was so shocked that she couldn't speak.

She never expected that this devil had only been in Belleburg for a little over a day and was already thinking of making her mother step down.

To succeed the Great Guardian?

How to take over?

It's definitely time for Cocolia to abdicate!

That's her mother!

Although she did have doubts about some of her mother's actions, although she did feel that the lower districts shouldn't be locked down, although she did...

But she never thought about the word "successor".

He never even considered "making his mother step down".

What is this demon king thinking?

There was a long silence.

Oleg laughed, but it was a cold laugh.

"The current High Protector is a liar."

He looked at Lin Si and said, word by word:

"Her daughter is just as good."

Lin Si was not angry.

He picked up the water glass again and took a sip.

"Oh? Why do you say I'm a liar?"

Oleg gave a soft hum.

"As far as I know, the current High Protector is relatively young. At least much younger than me."

He paused for a moment.

"You said you're going to take over her position soon? How will you do that? By getting her to step down voluntarily?"

Lin Si smiled as well.

"So, aren't I looking for a solution right now?"

Oleg narrowed his eyes slightly.

"The current High Protector abandoned us after she used up our Lower District. How can we trust you if you are her daughter?"

Lin Si put down her water glass.

He looked at Oleg for a long time.

Then he laughed, a really big laugh.

Actually, it's quite simple to seek help from an idealist like Oleg who is willing to sacrifice for his ideals and gain his approval.

He only needs to express his truest thoughts, and that will be absolutely enough.

“Oleg, you’re wrong about something.”

Oleg frowned.

"Where?"

Lin Si stood up.

He walked to the window, outside which lay the streets of Rock Town, where warm yellow mineral light shone on the ground, and several children were still chasing and playing.

Although it was just a small window, the way he stood there gave people the feeling that light was shining on him.

He watched for a while, then turned back to look at Oleg.

"In fact, regardless of which Grand Guardian it is, or you, me, everyone here, and everyone in Belloberg,"

"We all share a common ideal."

"That is to help the people of Beloborg break through the cold wave."

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