Wanjie plays Collapse Iron: It is very simple to fill it in next time

"That's... some kind of afterimage? It's some residual energy copied from the Rift..."

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Fuyuki City,

Looking at the shadows of Cocolia and Bronya in the sky, Toosaka Rin nodded slightly:

"As expected, Cocolia's goal is to lead Bronya to the star core."

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Fullmetal Alchemist World,

"Cocolia really intends to pass the star core to the next generation..."

Suddenly, Edward's expression changed drastically:

"Cocolia... wouldn't she really do as she told Jeppard—that she would treat the star core as a treasure for the city builders?"

"That's certainly something those guys in the military could do." Lieutenant Colonel Hughes, who happened to be in the library, nodded.

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[That means there is no danger.]

[Xing quietly sneaks up to the phantoms of Bronya and Cocolia]

[Then, she heard Bronya's voice: "...You haven't told me where this place is, Mother."]

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"Hey~~"

At St. Freya Academy, a scream came from the principal's office.

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Cocolia replied, "Seven hundred years ago, this was the northern border of Beloberg. It was also the ancient battlefield where Alisa Rand led the first group of Silvermane Iron Guards to resist the Legion."

[“As for now… it’s just an abandoned corridor, echoing with the echoes of the old world.”]

[Cocolia's expression gradually became enthusiastic:]

"But don't be fooled by this shattered appearance, Bronya. When the promise is fulfilled... these ruins will become the cradle of a new world."

Bronya frowned and asked doubtfully, "Mother, do you really believe the promise made by the Star Core? It summoned the wind and snow outside the wall and opened the door to the Rift. It destroyed our civilization—"

Bronya's tone became increasingly louder, but she was suddenly interrupted by Cocolia without mercy.

Cocolia said impatiently: "—The mistake our ancestors made was not embracing destruction sooner."

【“…………”】

Ignoring Bronya's silence, Cocolia continued:

"From the moment the alien invaders arrived, this world was sentenced to death. But the star core... it gives us a glimmer of hope."

"Rebirth comes at a price. Erasing all traces of the old world, abandoning meaningless lingering existence... This is the price the Star Core demands."

"Once His promise is fulfilled, Bronya... we will no longer have to spend our lives guarding a wasteland. You and I will witness the rise of a new world from the ruins."

【“…………”】

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St. Freya Academy,

Theresa patted her chest in shock.

"What? I thought it was a self-aware afterimage like the Rivet Town sisters."

Looking at Theresa's forehead completely wet with cold sweat, Jizi sighed helplessly:

"Theresa, you're the principal of St. Freya's Academy and a former S-rank Valkyrie... How could you be frightened by a mere brat?"

Theresa argued confidently, "How can a visible fist kill an invisible thing?"

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"That means they must have been here, right?"

Sanyueqi nodded in understanding and looked in the direction Cocolia was facing.

"And it looks like they're heading in that direction."

Xier raised the corner of her mouth and said with an unfriendly smile: "Ha, just in time! We were just worried about finding a guide. Let's go!"

Chapter 149 Phantom 2

[While searching for a way forward, Xier couldn't help but speak:]

"I've never seen such a desolate place... At least Rivet Town still retains the atmosphere of miners' life."

Aside from the sound of footsteps as they advanced, and the occasional sounds of battles with Rift monsters, there was no sound at all in this Rift maze.

[Sometimes Xier even suspects that the air here has stopped flowing]

In response to Xi'er's complaint, Dan Heng calmly explained, "Rivet Town is just a tentacle extending from the Rift—and we are now deep in its heart."

After opening a door on the necessary route, Dan Heng turned to look at Xing:

"Xing, I have a question for you."

Although he had some concerns about the timing of the question, Xing still said calmly, "Go ahead."

Dan Heng asked, "Do you remember the dreams you mentioned earlier?"

"I know you're awake, but I need you to try and see if you can recreate the voice in your dream."

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"Is it because we are closer to the star's core now that the connection between the two is becoming closer?"

St. Freya Academy, Raiden Mei guessed.

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[Xing closed his eyes and meditated, trying to recall the strange dream he had in the past.]

As his thoughts deepened, that voice suddenly entered Xing's mind:

[“Coco…Leah…threat…gradually…”]

[“Must…eradicate…must…completely…”]

【Xing opens his eyes】

Dan Heng immediately asked, "How?"

[Xing repeats the whispers she just heard]

Dan Heng thought for a moment and then spoke:

"The following is just my speculation—the sound you heard might be a message from the star core to Cocolia in some way."

"And the reason you can hear is because something in your body... resonates with the 'star core' of this world."

Sanyueqi was shocked and said, "Ah!? You mean that star cores can communicate through the air? I've never heard of that..."

[“No human has ever been able to house a star core in their body.”]

Dan Heng's rebuttal was well-reasoned and convinced San Yue Qi.

[Although the Star Core already knows of their arrival, Bronya is likely a decoy]

【but……】

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"Even so, there's no way we can go home now."

At St. Freya's Academy, Kiana first spread her hands, then clenched her fists in front of her chest with full fighting spirit:

"Let me do the talking. No matter what conspiracy or trickery he has, I'll just expose it!"

"This is called... Yili... What is it?" Kiana frowned slightly.

"Force can defeat skill." A calm female voice came from the side.

Kiana nodded vigorously: "Yes, this is called one force defeats ten skills!"

Then she looked gratefully at the kind person who gave her the tip, and what caught her eye was a girl wearing glasses and dressed simply.

Kiana shouted in surprise: "Hey, squad leader?"

Then she skillfully put on a bitter face.

because……

"Kiana-san, you can't just act recklessly while carrying out a mission..."

Because the old-fashioned squad leader loves to preach!

Kiana thought with a grimace.

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Xier snorted in a cool, unyielding voice: "Hmph—there's no way out anyway. At least we're prepared and won't be fooled by Cocolia. So what if there's an ambush?! We won't lose!"

Seele said fiercely, "I'm going to save Bronya, blow up Cocolia, and then chop that star core into pieces!"

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"well said!"

North America, Anti-Entropy Headquarters,

Dr. Lobster Head (Dr. Tesla) clenched his fist with a red robotic arm:

"Okay, very spirited!"

Not far away, the tired-looking blue curly-haired man (Dr. Einstein) sighed:

"This plan... is very Dr. Tesla-esque."

Tesla nodded appreciatively: "You have good taste, Chicken Coop Hair."