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

[Not far away, Hook was whispering something to Clara.]

[Xing quietly came up behind Lord Hook, and a childish voice reached his ears:]

"Ouch! Clara, did you see that? A giant—huge—tin monster just ran over there!"

"That shouldn't be a monster... Mr. Swarlow's files contain relevant information." Clara shook her head, then frowned. "Its name... um, I can't remember it right now."

Hook consoled him, "It's alright, the name isn't that important! The most important thing is, I saw it—that monster, it had a huge appetite, it swallowed up many people!"

"Hey, the Mole Gang's next target has been decided... Defeat the iron monsters and rescue the unfortunate ones who were eaten!"

Hook couldn't help but burst into laughter, as if he saw the Mole Gang growing stronger in the upper district and Clara joining them.

Clara, who was standing next to her, murmured doubtfully, "Hmm... Clara doesn't think this is the case..."

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St. Freya Academy,

Kiana chuckled and said:

"What man-eating iron monster? It's obviously a tram, right?"

Kiana narrowed her eyes and looked at Hook:

"Hook really likes Clara. He even daydreams about her joining the Mole Gang."

Raiden Mei said worriedly:

"But isn't Clara too old?"

"The Mole Gang's target is children, but Clara has clearly reached the level of a young girl..."

Bronya widened her eyes upon hearing this:

"Isn't Clara a loli? She doesn't look much older than the academy students."

…………

[Further away, Goethe and Goethe met their family and exchanged business experiences.]

Oleg was recognized by the younger generation of the Silver Mane Iron Guard who admired him, and he spoke of the glorious past with great emotion.

[As she passed by Natasha, she called out to Xing:]

“Xing, have you ever had a similar feeling? Occasionally, you stop and think back on what you’ve done… You’ll marvel at how you’ve overcome so many difficulties along the way, and how incredibly strong you once were…”

“Then you fall into self-doubt. You doubt that you’ve lost the energy you had back then… You doubt that if you had to do it all over again, you wouldn’t be able to replicate that brave self.”

[Xing shook her head: "I still don't quite understand how you feel."]

Natasha nodded. "Indeed, you are different from most people—you exude confidence all the time."

"During these past decade of blockade, my mind has been tense every second. If I let my guard down even for a moment, the foundations of the underground fire would be shaken... and the lower regions would be plunged into irretrievable ruin."

“The hardest part isn’t staying alert all the time, but not seeing the end of my persistence… I don’t know when I can finally relax.”

"No matter what others think—in my heart, your arrival is the reward for my long wait. Thank you, 'Pioneer'."

Chapter 172 Succession Ceremony Completed

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"There's no end in sight for this persistence...?"

Demon Slayer World,

Rengoku Makijuro held the wine jar and took a big gulp.

Half asleep and half awake, he seemed to understand some of Natasha and Cocolia's confusion.

It was as if he had completely lost confidence in killing Muzan Kibutsuji after seeing the confrontation between Yoriichi Tsugakure and Muzan Kibutsuji in "The Book of Successive Flame Pillars".

"It's impossible to kill Muzan Kibutsuji with these poor imitations of Breath of the Sun."

Rengoku Makijuro came to this conclusion calmly.

At this time, if there are monsters such as vampires, werewolves, zombies, etc. that look slightly better than ghosts, they will extend an olive branch to him on the premise of destroying Muzan Kibutsuji.

He...wasn't sure if he would agree.

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[Xing, Danheng, and Sanyueqi rested on the bench for a while]

[The Silver Mane Guards in the distance suddenly made a movement]

[A loud voice rang out: "Iron Guards, form up!"]

March Seven turned around and asked excitedly, "Ah, is it about to start?"

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"Ohhhh, is it finally starting?"

At St. Freya Academy, Kiana sat on the sofa with great interest.

"This is the first time in my life that I've seen a succession ceremony for a national...er...city head of state."

Whether she was in seclusion in Siberia or wandering before arriving in Changkong City, she didn't have many opportunities to watch TV.

As for joining St. Freya's Academy... she was so busy hanging out with Mei and playing games with Bronya that she didn't have time to pay attention to these things.

Bronya raised her head proudly: "Watch carefully, this is a stage that stupid Kiana will never be able to step onto."

"Uh..." Mei Raiden tried to comfort, but she couldn't imagine Kiana giving orders no matter what.

Given Kiana's lazy nature...she can probably only be a mascot.

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The Silver Mane Iron Guard who had just spoken continued, "Lady Bronya Rand's inauguration speech is about to begin—please, citizens, please remain quiet and help maintain order!"

[Bronya appears below the Eternal Winter Monument]

[“Citizens of Belloburg, please listen to me—”]

"We are able to gather here today to celebrate this occasion... because a great guardian sacrificed himself to drive out the evil that has plagued this city for seven hundred years."

"Cocolia Rand's sacrifice has opened a new chapter in our history. The snowstorm outside the city walls will gradually subside, and the expansion of the Rift will surely be suppressed by the Iron Guard's offensive."

[“In the Far North, I witnessed firsthand the former Great Guardian’s struggle against an indescribable force. At the end of her life, she confided to me her greatest regret…”]

"That was the blockade order that separated the Upper and Lower Districts for over a decade. As time went on, she began to realize the serious consequences of her decision... Although she felt guilty, it was too late to turn back."

“Thus, she left behind a last wish before her death… When the influence of the star core faded, she hoped that Beloberg could be restored to wholeness. She hoped that the people of the Upper and Lower Realms could greet the dawn together.”

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"Um……"

On the continent of Teyvat, on Umi Island, Paimon held his head in his hands and tried hard to make amends for Bronya.

"We don't know what Cocolia was thinking at the last moment, but perhaps Bronya, as her adopted daughter, could see the guilt and regret in Cocolia's eyes?"

Even lovers can express their feelings through their eyes. It is normal and logical for a mother and daughter who spend every day together to determine each other's mood with just a glance.

"As for how Cocolia left a will before she blew herself up... I... I can't make it up anymore."

Paimon's body went limp like cooked noodles...

Ying reached out and rubbed the sad flying pet's head:

"All in all, apart from Cocolia's mental journey, there are no major problems with the other parts."

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"Everyone in the Lower District—I cannot ask for your forgiveness, because my own experience has taught me that these past decade or so have left too many scars on you."

"But I crave your cooperation. For we all know... without your perseverance and hard work, the revival of Beloberg will be impossible... and the survival of civilization will be impossible."

[“Also… I’d like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to several guests at Beloberg.”]

"Most of you are unaware of their existence...but it is their arrival that brings hope to this dying world."

“It was their arrival that made me realize that while we focus on protecting the land beneath our feet, we should also not forget to look up at the sky.”

"I firmly believe that through our combined efforts, our world—the world the Pioneers call Yalilo-VI—will return to the embrace of the stars."

“But before I accomplish this goal, please allow me to lead you all forward in a humble capacity…”

[“I, Bronya Rand, the nineteenth Guardian of Beloberg, hereby swear—”]

The citizens watching the inauguration ceremony shouted in unison: "Lady Bronya! Lady Bronya! Beloberg, forever and ever!"

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Fullmetal Alchemist World,

Edward nodded reluctantly:

"Hiding part of the truth in exchange for unity between the upper and lower levels is already a good outcome for Beloberg."

"Ordinary citizens who couldn't bear the truth have gained hope and peace of mind..."

"Those who desire to understand the true history and are willing to invest time and energy in it will naturally be able to piece together the truth from the conflicting fragments in history books, traces of the star core seal's location, and other clues."

For example, he himself has gradually approached the hidden truth of this country from the secrets hidden in the recipes and the clues hidden in the abandoned Fifth Research Institute.

…………

With the successful conclusion of the ceremony, the story comes to an end. Bronya takes over as Grand Guardian, and the Upper and Lower realms merge once again, forming the complete Beloberg.

[And the train set...is about to say goodbye to this city]

Chapter 173 We Are Not Good at Saying Goodbye

After the crowd watching the succession ceremony dispersed, the train crew stood up from under the parasol and came to Bronya.

Sanyueqi waved enthusiastically, "Bronya! We're back."

Bronya showed a look of surprise and joy: "Mitsuki, Danheng, and Xing—it's great that you can make it to the presentation."

She looked at the three of them with an apologetic look. "I'm sorry. I know the schedule is too tight... but I don't want to keep the citizens waiting too long. The more groundless suspicions there are, the more likely the situation will get out of control."