That must be the core of the star—the true whisper of the core, constantly asking Bronya to submit. Bronya looked painful, holding her head and muttering, "No..."

Cocolia's voice became cold and lifeless, as if she had merged with the core of the star. "Don't resist... Bronya—accept the common will!"

[But when she turned her head to look at the star core, her eyes shone with light! ]

"Look at the future they promised, Bronya! A world without poverty, cold, or pain; a world where people no longer have to live like prisoners, begging for their survival; a world we can protect forever."

"For seven hundred years, we have tried and fought relentlessly, believing that the brilliance of humanity would guide us towards revival. The result? We have failed miserably!"

[Cocolia's words were filled with betrayal towards Beloberg.]

[She is betraying the efforts of successive "Great Guardians," betraying the trust of the people, and betraying the will of the city builders.]

[She is now like a fanatic, praising the Star Core everywhere and wanting to bring everything in the past to the bottom of the abyss!]

["The indelible foolishness and cowardice lurking deep within human nature... Bronya! Cast them away and untie the shackles that bind you! The Star Core will lead humanity towards evolution, He will..."]

Just as Cocolia's "persuasion to surrender" was about to come to an end, a roar interrupted her, "Stop the brainwashing here, witch!"

Xier brandished her sickle and charged directly between the two! With a clang as the sickle struck the floor, Cocolia's bewitching words were interrupted!

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The world of Attack on Titan.

"Look, that's a dirtbag from the Survey Corps. Go away and don't let him get tainted by bad luck!"

Several nobles hurried around and walked around the bench where Captain Levi was sitting and resting.

Levi has become accustomed to this attitude. Bored, he can only look at the light screen to pass the time.

But the person in the light curtain made Levi feel unlucky!

Levi really dislikes Cocolia.

This woman is simply a typical example of the dignitaries in the Wall of Sina - of course, she is still better, after all, she is still responsible for the management of the entire country.

However, the commonality is the same.

That's betrayal!

And Levi hates betrayal!

He was a kid who grew up in the streets and he couldn't survive without a sense of loyalty.

Later, he was impressed by Captain Erwin's will and joined the Survey Corps.

We are all outside the city walls, people who have experienced life and death together. How can we survive without trust?

If they can't even cooperate in battle, let alone kill the giant, it will be difficult for them to survive.

But these pigs in Wall Sina always feel that the Survey Corps has accomplished nothing after so many missions!

Want to cut the Survey Corps' military budget? Levi thought these nobles were completely crazy.

Do they think they can survive without the Survey Corps?

It's exactly the same as this Cocolia!

Without the previous "Great Guardian", without the hard work of ordinary people for hundreds of years...

Can Belloberg survive until today?

Levi suddenly felt a little envious of Bronya.

Bronya can confront Cocolia now and decide the future of that country.

But what about me... I still have to accompany Captain Erwin and Commander Pixis back to Wall Sina to make a report on the investigation outside the wall...

"Levi."

Hearing Captain Erwin's voice, Levi stood up.

It seems that it is finally their turn to give a report... Let's finish the report quickly and get it over with!

Chapter 55 Pluto: It’s been a hundred thousand years, can I still see my daughter?

"Bronya! I don't know what happened between you two." Seele stood beside Bronya, staring at Cocolia and angrily said, "Even if you explain it on the spot, I probably won't understand those mysterious things. But there are two things I know very well—"

Bronya finally broke free from Cocolia's "brainwashing" and looked behind her—not only Seele had arrived, but Xing and the others had as well.

"First, these guys went through so much trouble to come here just to seal that thing called the Star Core."

"Second, remember what I said? If anything happens to you, I will come to save you."

"So, do you understand? Even if you've been brainwashed by that woman over there! Even if you've completely forgotten our agreement—I'm still going to knock you out and take you back!"

Bronya opened her eyes slightly and looked at Seele... She was still so determined to keep the promise she made.

[But I am wavering between Seele and my mother...]

"Is that all right? I've given you plenty of time...time to say goodbye." Cocolia folded her arms, looking helpless.

"I want to witness your choice." Cocolia stretched out her right hand, which had been corroded by the star core.

"About the deal with the Star Core, about the wish I made to it. Between us... there are no more secrets."

"Many years ago, the voice of the Star Core first rang in my ears, and like all guardians before me, I closed my eyes and ears." Cocolia looked up at the Star Core, as if it were her mentor.

"Back then, I was just like you, diligently guarding what the city builders called... protection..."

Kokolia admitted that another option had now emerged, which meant overthrowing the old order—the illusory "preservation."

【Then, welcome the arrival of a new world! 】

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The world of collapse.

Xier hid in a small attic and looked at the light curtain through the window.

Seele didn't know which time and space Bronya and Cocolia were from, and how things had come to this point - a confrontation between mother and daughter.

However, she was very happy to see that Seele in that time and space still supported Bronya so firmly!

The me in that time and space was tall, handsome, and capable!

For the equally elegant and beautiful Bronya, only Seele can be her backup!

The "Xier" in the light curtain makes Xier very envious, admired... and jealous!

Xier hugged her knees and trembled constantly, with the X-10 information in her hands!

A few days ago, she was about to go find Bronya.

But in the end, Bronya was seen on the stairs, having an argument with Xingma!

Xingmaer not only pushed Bronya down the stairs!

And he kept stepping on Bronya's legs!

According to people at the orphanage, Bronya is currently receiving treatment...

But what about myself!

I can only hide in the corner and shiver!

That’s not all. After that, he was bewitched by another personality in his body and even lost control of his body - torturing Xingmal!

So, is this the kind of "friend" I am? I don't dare to stand up for myself in front of others, but I have to rely on others behind their backs?

What's even more terrifying is that Seele saw the list of the X-10 experiment, and Bronya is the next experimental subject!

And the previous experimental subjects...are all dead!

Everything that happened in such a short period of time weighed down Xier's spirit like a mountain!

Finally, Xier wiped her tears and looked at the sky again!

"In the future, I will be able to stand up..."

"Now I can do it too!"

Seele decided to find Cocolia and do the experiment instead of Bronya!

She wants to be like Xier in the light curtain!

Protect Bronya!

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[In Cocolia's view, a new world will eventually arrive, and she hopes to enter that new world with her daughter.]

"But if you can't stay by my side... and watch over that new world with me... then I will be plunged into pain—Bronya! Indelible pain!"

Cocolia turned and looked at the three Xings. Perhaps, she should be grateful to them. Without them, she would have never dared to tell Bronya this.

"Bronya, from childhood to adulthood, I have never forced you to obey my will. No matter what, you always have a choice—it was always like that, and it remains so now." Cocolia's tone softened. She sincerely hoped that her daughter would eventually choose herself.

"Choose, daughter."

【Bronya covers her chest.】

From Cocolia's words, she could sense that the person before her still loved and cared for her mother.

【But...I can't choose this way! 】

Bronya straightened her back and faced Cocolia. The issue now was no longer just a matter between mother and daughter, but concerned the survival of the entire Beloberg people.

"Lord Cocolia... Thank you for raising me. Thank you for giving me the right to choose."

"But... I'm sorry, mother. For the last time, I can't stand by your side."

[Cocolia slowly closed her eyes, and something inside her seemed to break.]

"You said that deep down human nature lies stupidity and cowardice. This may be true; desperate situations can bring out the darkest side of human nature."

"But you missed those who were trying to survive and fight hard in desperate situations. I saw the brilliance in them, at the front of the penalty area, in the bottom zone, in the corners that you overlooked."

Bronya firmly believes that if the people continue to persevere and work hard, then what right does the Great Guardian have to deny all this?

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Super beasts armed the world.

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