Collapse, the Ordinary Daily Life of the Valkyries

These words made Ji Zi fall into silence. She thought for a moment:

"You mean Xing sensed that the leader was the same as him, right?"

"Yes, Himeko."

Dan Heng nodded, and Gao Su mentioned a possibility:

"Is it possible that this leader still harbors hope that the star core can save the planet? Or is it possible that things are slowly getting better in the city?"

"Absolutely not! Brother Gao Su, Ji Zi, the Rift has eroded into the center of the city! How can it be getting better?"

Sanyueqi quickly retorted, and these words made Jizi begin to feel that the problem was becoming a little serious:

"But there's one more thing. We met a Bronya who looks just like Sister Bronya!"

Volume 2: Traveling in the Milky Way: Chapter 57: Getting to Know Xi Yilin's Wife Shi Wu (VIII Lu Wa)

"Use static braking first. If there's any danger, the train will transport you back immediately."

"Bronya is also keeping an eye on you. If there are any emergencies, you can return to the train safely."

Ji Zi thought about it and decided that since there was a train to transport them, she could just ask them to send the coordinates and send them back.

"I understand, Sister Jizi."

After hanging up the call, Sanyueqi looked at Xing and Danheng:

"How about we go have some fun first? After all, the great hide in the city. Didn't that Jeppard just say there's a fun place? Let's go check it out!"

Dan Heng and Xing felt that what San Yueqi said made sense, and the great guardian did not show any hostility towards them.

The three of them walked along the sign for a while, looking at the shops along the street. Sanyueqi picked up the camera and motioned Danheng and Xing to stand in front of the shop.

"Come, let's take a picture to commemorate our pioneering journey!"

After making a gesture, March Seventh memorized this scene and said with regret:

"It's a pity that Sister Bronya isn't here. I didn't expect there's someone on this planet with the same name and appearance as Sister Bronya."

After saying that, he looked towards the perpetual motion mechanical house on the street:

"Jeppad said there's going to be a performance here."

"His original words were 'occasionally there will be performances', but you left out the two most crucial words."

In response to Dan Heng's words, San Yue Qi rolled his eyes:

"Oh, I'm just curious. Oh, right, look over there. I wanted to complain just now."

"This city is so weird. Why are heaters piled up outside the house? Normally, shouldn't heating equipment be installed indoors?"

　The star stretched out its arms and grasped the falling snow in its hands:

"Civilization is on the verge of destruction, so it's understandable to indulge in such extravagant and wasteful indulgences. March 7th, or rather, even if I die beneath the peony flowers, even as a ghost I'll still be a romantic."

"That's not the case, young people."

In response to his words, a voice came from behind them:

"What are you talking to yourselves about over a broken heater?"

The three of them turned around after hearing this, and March Seven sighed:

"Wow, what a cool sister!"

She came in a rock style with her hair dyed in the color of ice and snow. She looked at Xing and the other two:

"Hello. My name is Shiluwa, and I'm the owner of this mechanic's shop. If you have any broken equipment, you can contact me, but I can't guarantee I'll be interested in repairing it."

"No, no, I'm just curious about how this heater works. Why would you use a heater in the snow?"

Sanyueqi waved her hands quickly, but Xiluwa was a little curious and puzzled about her words:

"The heater... curious? Isn't this just a regular earth heater? There are so many of them in the borough."

"If it weren't for this, the streets of Beloberg would have been flooded by the raging cold wave and snow outside."

Xing looked at the owner of the mechanical house in front of him and smiled:

"We are aliens, new to this planet, so naturally everything we see is new to us, Ms. Shiluwa."

"Ah, I see! I heard from a loose-lipped Iron Guard that a few 'outsiders' met with Cocolia—are they you?"

The three of them did not deny her exclamation. They saw Xiluwa enthusiastically take Sanyueqi's hand and push open the door of their own mechanical house:

"This is such a rare guest! Come on, come on, whether it's the heater or anything else, I'm willing to talk to you guys~"

As they entered the house, before the three of them even sat down, they heard her turn on the lights and heater in the room and say:

"What you see outside is Beloberg's most common geothermal heater. Despite its inconspicuous appearance, it is people's life insurance."

"With such a strong snowstorm outside, if there weren't reliable heating methods, the entire Beloberg would have become a dead city long ago."

Xing looked at the heater that instantly warmed up the house. This must be the heating method of this planet. Dan Heng pondered for a moment and said:

"The earth's marrow is the energy mineral here, right?"

"That's right, my foreign guest! Earth's marrow is our unique mineral energy source. Everything from city heating to the calculator in your hand is powered by earth's marrow."

"The earth's marrow grows beneath the surface of this planet. It is mined by professional mining teams in the lower regions and then transported to the surface through pipelines."

"In contrast, the upper area will use the same pipelines to send support materials that are only available on the surface to the underground."

"Don't you know? The structure of the city of Beloberg is like two large disks connected together. The upper area is responsible for administration and trade, while the lower area is responsible for energy supply and resource extraction."

"However, due to an order from the Grand Guardian many years ago, there has been no personnel exchange between the upper and lower districts for many years."

The final words, which became quieter, made Xing and Danheng notice the blind spot. Sanyueqi was busy taking pictures and didn't hear it either:

"It's just a small thing. It's your first time visiting Beloberg. I just want you to feel the hospitality of this city."

At this moment, Xing seemed to remember something. He looked at Xiluwa who was pouring tea for him.

"What do you think of your Great Guardian, Lady Shiluwa?"

Hearing Xing's words, the excitement in Xiluwa's eyes dimmed. Xing noticed this and pursed her lips:

"As for Cocolia, well, she's just like that. Like all the great guardians of the past, she works diligently and sacrifices her personal time for the sake of Beloberg. There's nothing much to say."

But after saying this, Shiluwa continued:

"I have to continue my work. You can go shopping elsewhere. You are welcome to visit the Machinery House at any time... Of course, you are also welcome to spend money at any time."

This obvious order to expel someone was a bit unexpected. As if sensing something, Shiluwa hurriedly waved her hands:

"Sorry, sorry, I didn't mean to drive you away, but I just went out to repair this machine."

"By the way, you guys seem to have some free time, would you like to help me fix this machine? Just think of it as a craft activity, it's fun."

Xiluwa extended the invitation, and Xing looked at her:

"Of course, Ms. Shiluwa, I'm happy to experience the unique customs of your planet."

"Okay, I'll show you how."

Xiluwa nodded, then reached out and turned the module to adjust the circuit, directing the current from the power source starting point to the end point.

When all current paths within the terminal module are connected, the machine is repaired.

Xing followed suit, and Shiluwa looked at him and nodded with satisfaction:

"Not bad, not bad. You're quite skillful and quick-witted, and you're very perceptive! Would you consider becoming my assistant? The compensation might be average, but I'll definitely treat you well in all other aspects."

"of course can."

Xiluwa was also stunned by Xing's straightforward agreement. She scratched the back of her head, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Don't take it personally, I was just joking. The Goethe Hotel is always packed. If you don't go now, there might not be any rooms left when check-in time comes."

Meanwhile, Bronya, who was acting alone in Beloberg Castle, was gathering intelligence in a brazen manner.

Volume 2: Traveling the Galaxy: Chapter 58: A Few Things About Beloberg

"How come you're even colder than me, who just came out of the ice? I was wondering why it's so cold in Beloberg City. It turns out it's you, the ice block!"

In the corridor of the Goethe Hotel, Sanyueqi glanced at Xing, then rubbed his arms in disgust. Xing just nodded:

"Blame me."

"Hey, don't take it seriously, I was just joking."

Seeing Xing's serious agreement, Sanyueqi quickly spoke. Xing, seeing the worry in her brows, knew what was going on.

"It's okay. This temperature is nothing to me. It's March. It might be because of the star core."

"How about you return to the train and leave this pioneering journey to us? After all, we don't know how long that star core has been the Great Guardian."

Sanyueqi looked at the gray-haired girl in front of him with concern. In response, Danheng opened his door, and Xing added at this time:

"That doesn't make sense! We are the three-person team of the Star Train!"

"Okay, if anything happens, remember to call me. My support will be with you soon!"

“Also, her eyes had a penetrating quality – that is, although she was talking to us, her eyes seemed to be fixed on something in the distance.”

Sanyueqi nodded. Their rooms were across the street. To save a little money, Sanyueqi and Xing shared a double room, while Danheng had a single room.

"Don't sleep too deeply tonight, March."

In response to Xing's sudden warning, Sanyueqi's eyes became fierce, but Xing knocked on the wall and pointed at his ear:

"Understand me?"

"understood."

Sanyueqi nodded. He knew that walls have ears. Danheng wiped his spear.

"I hope she won't act so quickly. I doubt there were just three of us in that room."

"Yes, there is also a star core."

Xing's words made Dan Heng and San Yue Qi stunned for a moment, then Dan Heng reacted:

"You mean, the star core is in the big guardian room just now?"

"The star core in my body told me that."

Xing's face was solemn, and then he turned his head to look out the window:

"Perhaps, we should find Bronya."

"But where could Sister Bronya be? The one we just saw in the Great Guardian's Room wasn't her at all, was she?"

San Yueqi sighed, fiddling with the camera on his chest, Dan Heng pursed his lips, and then said:

"At this point, we can only wait and see."

For a moment, all three of them were silent. Outside, in the city of Beloberg, Bronya was walking openly on the street with the help of the optical invisibility device created by the Herrscher of Truth.

"Captain, March Seven and his companions have already checked into the hotel. Perhaps, there have been cases of interstellar travelers arriving here before, and they were treated with courtesy when they said they were here to retrieve a star core."

"But, I see that Cocolia looks unnatural. I guess she must have reached some secret agreement with the Star Core."

Based on the performance of Cocolia in the solar system, Bronya deduced the activation logic of some of Cocolia's spirits on the Yalilo VI.

"Are you sure?"

"Well, when Xing and the others brought out the star core, they were able to monitor her heartbeat and blood pressure, which showed an upward trend."

"Furthermore, she dismissed everyone involved in this matter, which concerns the survival of the world, and even hid it from the next Great Guardian, her own daughter."

"Even if she believes our words and believes that we can solve the star core problem, what happens after the star core disaster is over?"

"The development of this world and the future of our people—wouldn't we discuss these with everyone in advance? Would we wait until after this is over to think about them?"

Bronya recounted everything she had observed while sneaking around the Great Guardian's room.

"But someone has a brilliant idea, Captain."

"Who?"

Gao Su, who was drinking Jizi's coffee, paused for a moment:

"Could it be that little girl Xing?"