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"Why……"

"Why did it become like this?"

The faint mumbling could only be heard when one was close to him, but emanating from the words was an extremely deep resentment that almost solidified around the star.

"Qiong cub!"

A strange light suddenly flickered in his hollow eyes. He walked like a zombie, his head tilted to the sky, and the sorrow that flowed like a river was turning into murderous intent.

"Is it you? Is it you who stole the black silk stockings that belong to me?!"

"I swear on Belloborg's trash can that I have never touched Bronya's black stockings!"

The star core essence at the moment could not withstand the stimulation. Qiong raised his hand solemnly. He was not lying.

It’s all Xier’s fault~!

When Xing heard Qiong swear on the trash can, the murderous intent emanating from him turned back into sadness, and noodle-shaped tears flowed down his face.

Woo woo woo~ What a loss!

It’s a loss to grandma’s house!

"I don't think you need to be so sad. What if Bronya is wearing a different pair of black stockings today?"

"Eh?"

The arrogance formed by resentment dissipated instantly. Xing blinked dully, and a look of surprise appeared on his face: "Yes!"

"Recovered? Then hurry up and play the drums. We'll be performing tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow at the latest."

Originally, Qiong planned to practice for two more days, but when Bronya came in the afternoon, the worry that could not be concealed on her face gave him a bad feeling.

To be honest, Qiong really didn't expect to get any clues about the star core from Shiluwa. The original purpose of forming the Crychic band was just to make Cocolia relax her vigilance against outsiders.

If possible, Qiong hopes that this luck will happen when drawing cards.

After a few days, everyone became increasingly familiar with Shiluwa.

Considering Xiluwa's character, Qiong chose to confront her.

When Xiluwa heard this, she was shocked at first, and then she understood.

Few people in Beloberg knew about the existence of the star core. Even if they knew about it, they would not connect it with the source of the rift and the cold wave.

Suddenly, she finally knew the reason why the research department was purged.

At that time, many researchers were executed, and many project leaders were implicated and exiled outside the city. She was probably the only one who survived.

From this perspective, perhaps she should be grateful to Cocolia for giving her a chance to live out of their old friendship.

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84

Chapter 84 Now that things have come to this, let’s play Kasuga Shadow.

The doubts lingering in her heart were illuminated by the sunlight, and Xiluwa suddenly became enlightened. She figured out many things in the past, and new doubts also arose.

If the star core is the source of all disasters, and the cold wave is a "miracle" brought about by the first generation of Great Guardians, it is not completely incomprehensible that Cocolia concealed the truth in order to ensure the authority and orthodoxy of the Great Guardians.

The problem is, Cocolia's methods are too drastic!

Those researchers are intelligent people with vision and the ability to think rationally.

Even though we know that the cold wave may be related to the first generation of Great Guardians, when civilization is in danger of extinction for hundreds of years, it may be the only way to preserve civilization.

If Cocolia had explained it frankly, no one would have hated her or blamed the First Great Guardian, but she chose to expel and deal with all those who knew about it.

"It's not that I don't want to believe you."

The cheerful and lively atmosphere of the ensemble was replaced by solemn silence, and Shiluwa breathed a sigh of relief.

After forming the band Crychic and spending a few days together, she was convinced that the band members were all good people and had no malicious intentions.

"But do you have any evidence?"

Although subjective willingness is expressed, there is no substantial evidence to prove it.

Including Dan Heng and Qiong's speculation that the Great Guardian was suspected of having direct communication with the Star Core and being bewitched by the Star Core, there is no evidence.

Xing and Qiong occasionally heard mysterious whispers in the past few nights, but this kind of thing obviously cannot be used as evidence, and no one would believe it if they told it.

The only understanding of the plot came from the secondary creation, and Qiong knew nothing about the serious plot. He couldn't tell Shiluwa that Cocolia was the copy BOSS of the game, so it was her fault anyway!

Or perhaps, in another time and space, Cocolia is preparing to do something drastic and destroy a city with a population several times larger than Beloberg's.

Not to mention Shiluwa, no one else in the pioneering team believed it. That's not how you put the blame on others.

To be honest, Shiluwa believed it.

She and Cocolia used to be good friends. They formed a band together and could talk about anything with each other. But since Cocolia became the Great Guardian, she has become a completely different person.

The beliefs and passion she had held in the past seemed to have been pulled out of her body by some force, and Cocolia became completely crazy.

Xiluwa had always found it unbelievable, but now after hearing Qiong's guess, she realized that perhaps it was caused by the core of the star.

But there is still no evidence.

"Just tell everyone what happened."

Xing raised his hand to speak, his 'subconscious' mind was absolutely certain that Cocolia was a trap.

Everyone looked at Xing with strange eyes, and Sanyueqi couldn't help but complain:

"Where are all those clever tricks you usually use to slack off?"

It is written in Beloberg's textbooks that one should respect the Great Guardian and believe in all orders from the Kripa Palace.

This is the case with grassroots education. No ordinary people will disrespect the Great Guardian.

Mysterious, powerful, and full of wisdom!

I think as long as they are not oppressed to the point where they have no food or clothing, the people will have the highest respect for the Great Guardian.

How dare you, a group of outsiders with unclear backgrounds, claim in Beloberg that the Great Guardian is the culprit behind the disaster?

I'm afraid that before the news even reaches Cocolia, he will be arrested by the Silver Mane Iron Guards and taken to jail, and the residents will throw vegetable leaves and rotten eggs at him on the way.

"I was just joking to liven up the atmosphere."

Xing smiled awkwardly and scratched his head. He walked behind Qiong and held Qiong's temples with both hands. Second brain, start!

Qiong is her, and whatever Qiong thinks is what she thinks, so why should she bother thinking about it?

Glancing sideways at Xing, Qiong leaned back unceremoniously and massaged the back of his head with the elastic wrapped in his white T-shirt.

"Shiluwa, do you know the location of the star core?"

"I've never seen the core of a star in person, but I've made a rough estimate using simulations and field surveys, and the results point to it being located north of Beloberg... Do you want to contact the core directly?"

Soon realizing Qiong's plan, Xiluwa shook her head bitterly: "No, you can't get through this."

"The snowfields behind Beloberg have been almost completely swallowed by the Rift, and roaming creatures of the Rift are everywhere."

"Furthermore, to reach that area, one must first pass through the main encampment of the Silver Mane Iron Guards. That is a restricted area on the front line, and no unauthorized personnel are allowed to approach."

Besides, she was only determining the approximate location.

If you want to determine the specific location, you have to search in the restricted area.

Although her brother is the commander on the front line, he is notoriously stubborn and regards the orders of the Great Guardian as more important than anything else. Even if she asks him as an older sister, there is no way he can give them a back door.

We can't even get in, let alone search the restricted area.

After Xiluwa finished speaking, the second floor of the machinery house fell into a brief silence.

Getting clues about the location of the star's core is undoubtedly a good thing, but new problems arise.

It is simply a fantasy to want to approach the restricted area front line where the core of the star is located as an alien tourist.

Unless Ji Zi fires a railgun at the front-line restricted area, but Sister Ji Zi obviously would not agree to this Russian-style rescue method of killing the robbers and hostages together.

"At this point, there is undoubtedly only one thing we can do."

With these words, everyone's attention was immediately focused on Qiong, and even Dan Heng's eyes showed some anticipation.

The information collected so far has far exceeded the scope of what can be obtained as a tourist. This is all thanks to Qiong and Shiluwa forming a band.

Dan Heng was a little confused about what to do next.

"Let's play 'Spring Shadow'."

Qiong said seriously.

"?"

"??"

"???"

Suddenly, a burst of golden question marks and doubtful sound effects floated down in the room.

"Hiss~ I don't even find this turn of events unexpected."

San Yue Qi took a deep breath, looked helpless, and sighed with his hand on his forehead.

"Qiong, can you please be serious? We are discussing serious matters now."

Xing clenched his fists with his middle finger knuckles protruding, and poked Zuanqiong's head, speaking seriously.

"You are the only one in the room who has no right to say this."

Qiong shook his head to shake off Xing's hand, then tilted his head back hard, hitting between two soft springs, knocking Xing staggering.

"I'm talking about serious matters!"

"After practicing for so many days, don't you think it's a pity not to perform on stage?"

Hearing this, Sanyueqi and Xing looked at each other, and a hint of recognition appeared in each other's eyes. Even Bai Xi nodded.

Dan Heng frowned slightly and hesitated for a while, but finally let Qiong change the topic back to Crychic's performance.

The news that the Mechanical House is about to hold a concert was released two days ago, and the performance is scheduled for the day after tomorrow.

Next, it's band practice time.

In the evening, return to the Goethe Hotel.

Qiong was still hesitating whether to continue using the Beloberg specialty as a seasoning to taste the big duck, when there was a knock on the door.

"Who?"

"I am Dan Heng."

Dan Heng glanced around the corridor and made sure that no one was following or eavesdropping before he went into the house.

"What do you think about the next course of action?"

Dan Heng thought that Qiong had some things that he couldn't say in front of Xiluwa.

Qiong didn't answer, but smiled and asked: "According to your idea, what are you going to do?"

Dan Heng pondered for a moment. "I really need to talk to the Great Guardian again and find a way to confirm whether she really has a connection with the Star Core."

"I think it won't be long before Cocolia takes the initiative to summon us."

The intelligence gathered by the pioneering team in the Silver Mane Iron City could definitely not be hidden from the Great Guardian. Cocolia's suspicion of the group might have reached the warning line.

"And testing the relationship between Cocolia and the star core is also very simple."

Dan Heng raised his head. "What method have you come up with?"

Qiong smiled slightly: "This is this, this is this."

"...Are you serious?"

Dan Heng looked as if he had found a ghost. Perhaps he should change his impression of Qiong.

……

Meanwhile, in Klippeburg, the administrative hall.

Cocolia sat upright in the seat of the Grand Guardian, her desk covered with reports submitted by the spies who had been responsible for monitoring outsiders in the past few days.

Staring at the report, Cocolia's eyes were cold.