Collapse Iron: What does it mean to broaden the fate of four people in one sentence?

That saved him a lot of trouble.

He's going to the lower districts to get information from Schwarzlo.

Finding out the total number of Beloberg's robots and figuring out how to subdue Schwarz is the most important thing right now.

Lin Si looked at Xiluwa, and Xiluwa looked at him.

The two stared at each other for three seconds.

Lin Si suddenly realized a problem.

He didn't know the older woman's name.

She'd been talking for ages, but she hadn't mentioned who she was. Bronya knew her, but he didn't.

Should I just ask, "What's your name?"

So stupid.

Why not ask her name?

What should we call you later?

Lin Si's brain was racing again.

He hesitated for a moment, then cleared his throat.

"Cough... Sister..."

His tone carried a hint of probing, a hint of uncertainty, and a touch of wishful thinking, "Is it right for me to call you that?"

"Interested in joining me in searching for a robot with independent consciousness?"

Hiluva was stunned.

elder sister?

How long has it been since she last heard that title?

That was a long time ago.

Back then, Bronya was just a tiny little thing, not even as tall as a table. Every time she went to Cripple Castle to find Cocolia, little Bronya would run over, look up at her, and call her "Aunt Silva."

She always corrected Bronya: "Don't call me auntie, call me sister!"

Later, she teased Bronya, saying, "Calling me 'older sister' makes me sound a bit old. I'm a rock singer, and rock is about maintaining a youthful mindset! From now on, just call me by my name!"

Bronya was very obedient and never called her "sister" again after that.

Now, that nickname has come out of Bronya's mouth again.

It's so natural, as if it's never stopped.

Slowly, very slowly, the corners of Hiluva's mouth turned up.

She smiled happily.

"Ah~ Sure! Bronya!"

She slammed her hand on the table, stood up, and casually picked up the leather jacket hanging on the wall.

Let's go together!

Lin Si breathed a sigh of relief and gave herself a thumbs up.

Thankfully, I managed to fool them.

He stood up and followed Hiluva outside.

On the way, as if remembering something, Shiluwa asked:

"You just mentioned robots with self-awareness? When did Belloberg develop such advanced technology?"

Lin Si didn't have any intention of hiding anything. The fact that Bronya came to her meant that she trusted this older sister.

"It's in the lower level. I know the way."

Hilva was taken aback, but she didn't ask Bronya why she went to the lower district.

"The lower level? Wasn't that area sealed off? How did you get down there?"

Lin Si kept walking.

"I just went there yesterday."

Hiluva raised an eyebrow.

"Yesterday? With whom?"

“Pera and Lingke.”

Hiluva paused for a moment, then smiled.

"Lingbao went too? No wonder she acted so strangely after she got home last night."

Lingbao? Did you come home last night?

Lin Si glanced at her blonde hair, then at her face, which bore a resemblance to Ling Ke's.

Is this older sister Lingke's older sister?

He hesitated for a moment, then spoke:

"The lower level is still quite dangerous. I hope you won't blame me for bringing Lingke there, sister?"

Upon hearing this, Hiluva blinked.

"Oh, what's so special about that? When I was young, I was even crazier than you guys!"

Lin Si: "......."

Chapter 36 Heart of the Furnace

"Why are there so many mechanical guards distributed around the furnace core?"

On the mine tunnel leading to the lower area, Silva stopped, her brow furrowed.

Lin Si followed her gaze.

Deep inside the mine tunnels, several mechanical guards were patrolling back and forth.

Their steps were synchronized and uniform, like a well-trained army. They stood guard at the entrance to the upper level, without launching an attack.

"The heart of the furnace?"

Lin Si frowned.

This is a new word.

None of the information he has gathered so far mentions the word "heart of the furnace".

Hiluva looked at him, opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end she said nothing.

She just stood there, looking at the mechanical guards with a complicated expression.

Lin Si didn't ask any further questions. He walked and observed as he went.

There were quite a few mechanical guards, and their distribution was also deliberate.

He and Shiluva descended from above without any hindrance; the mechanical guards didn't even glance at them.

So many mechanical guards could only have been summoned by Schwarz.

It summoned so many mechanical guards to surround this place, yet it did not refuse people from the upper district from going to the lower district.

What does that mean?

How to prevent people from the lower levels from going up?

The upper level is guarded by Silvermane Iron Guards, making it impossible for people from the lower level to easily ascend.

So what is he trying to do by going through all this trouble?

Lin Si kept this question in mind and continued walking forward.

They remained silent the entire way.

When they arrived in Rocky Town, Lin Si did not go to the cottage where she had celebrated Oleg's birthday.

He took Hiluva straight to the stadium.

Along the way, many residents from the lower-class areas looked at them in surprise.

A teenage girl from the upper class wearing a silver-mane iron guard uniform and a rock-and-roll older sister in a leather jacket and pants stood out on this drab street.

Fortunately, no one came up to cause trouble.

Although there is no sun in the lower area, there is still a concept of 'time', and there are not many people on the bus in the morning.

Lin Si spotted the blue-haired woman immediately.

She was sitting at the table organizing some files when she heard the noise and looked up.

"Dr. Nata".

Lin Si greeted him very familiarly.

Where are Oleg and Seele?

Natasha glanced at him with some surprise, then looked at Shiluva behind him.

Oleg and Seele relayed their previous conversation to her.

She knew this Miss Bronya, the next High Warden.

She had seen this young lady a few times in the upper district, when she was just a little girl following behind Cocolia.

However, it was unexpected that the next Great Guardian would have such ambitions.

Natasha smiled slightly and didn't ask them why they were looking for Oleg.

“Miss Bronya, Oleg and Seele are delivering supplies to some residents. Please wait a moment, they will be back soon.”

Lin Si nodded and sat down on the chair next to her.

Hiluva did not sit.

She stood at the doorway, looking around at the simple sports hall.

"Dr. Nata".

Hiluva suddenly spoke.

"Do you know a doctor named Wach? I heard that Dr. Wach used to be a resident of the lower districts."

Natasha stopped organizing the files.

Her pupils contracted slightly, and her voice trembled a little.

"What do you need Vah for?"

Just as Hiluva was about to speak,

"Nata! The supplies have all been delivered!"

A cheerful voice came from the doorway.

"However, there is an unexpected message."

Oleg strode in, his face flushed and travel-worn. He was carrying an empty box in his arms, clearly having just returned from delivering something.

Then he saw Lin Si sitting in the chair.

"Oh? Miss Bronya?"

Oleg's eyes lit up.

Ever since he parted ways with Miss Duck yesterday, he has been wondering when he will see her again.

Her words and her will kept this middle-aged man awake all night.

It felt like I was back in my youth, when I was fearless and pursued my dreams.

He put the empty box on the table and strode over.

Lin Si smiled and nodded at him.