Star Iron, conquer the world from Omphalos

I'm a bit confused. Seeing everyone talking about this whole mess of a job, I'm completely baffled. Some are talking about compensation for the train crew, asking what right the station has to ask the protagonist for it, and all that nonsense... It's overwhelming. If there's any real responsibility, it should be the Star God. I hinted earlier about the source of the protagonist's power to leave Omphalos. There's also talk about how the protagonist could have crashed into the station from Omphalos. This is clearly a galaxy shuttle, and I mentioned it. Anyway, this so-called compensation list is completely unimportant; it's just a prelude to the subsequent cooperation between the Black Tower and the protagonist. I really don't understand what this whole mess is, and the protagonist doesn't seem to be the one getting hurt. Ugh, I don't know why so many people feel like they're being persecuted. Anyway, I hope everyone will just watch the story calmly.

Desert Emperor in Star Iron: Chapter 59: Imperial Truth, Sand Soldiers Defeat Beloberg! [ words, monthly votes requested]

"..."

"..."

The atmosphere was quiet for a few seconds.

"Captain, what is this guy talking about?" a Silver Mane Iron Guard whispered. "What sun? Is he crazy?"

"He looks like he fell from the sky. Do you think he could be from the outer world?"

"It has been many years since there have been any outsiders in Belloberg."

"He said it would bring the sun."

"Do you believe what he said?"

The Silvermane Iron Guards murmured.

Although Yalilo VI was covered by wind and snow, news to the outside world was not completely blocked, and the people here still had some understanding of the outside world.

So even though they guessed at the first moment that Ash came from outer space, they were surprised but not too shocked. But when they heard about the sun... they couldn't help but wonder if Ash had gone crazy after falling down. In Yarilo, where the wind and snow obscured everything, the warmth of Beloberg could only be maintained by the protection of the guardian and the continuous mining of the earth's marrow.

sun?

They haven't seen it since they were born!

"No matter who you are, please come with us. After your identity is verified, the Great Guardian will make the decision!" said the captain of the Iron Guard.

If Ash is really an alien, then it would be a big deal.

This kind of thing needs to be handled by the Great Guardian, they are not qualified.

"Okay, lead the way."

Ash didn't expect to run into this place directly, but it was pretty much the same.

The star core seemed to be located past Beloberg, a place he wasn't familiar with. After all, the game and reality were so different, and he couldn't find the way for a while. Instead of running around, he might as well find someone who could lead the way, like Jack or Bronya.

Even if Cocolia had already merged with the power of the star core, he could just go find her directly.

I believe that under the glory of the imperial truth, Beloberg will also usher in its vitality like Shurima in Omfalos.

What? There are always some people who are stubborn and refuse to change? Then use the truth to make them happy!

...

Beloberg.

Inside Krippleburg, the palace of the Grand Guardian is located.

The silver-haired girl raised her eyes and looked at the figure directly above the palace.

"Mother, do we really need to continue the blockade of the lower district? I heard that the lower district is currently short of supplies and public security is in turmoil. If we continue..."

"Bronya," the blond figure standing inside the semi-circular desk interrupted the girl. "I've told you many times that I'll handle the issues in the lower districts, so you don't have to worry about them. Right now, the Rift Creatures are rioting, and the Silvermane Guards are suffering increasing casualties. Your responsibility is to lead the Guards and hold the last line of defense at Beloberg."

"But are we going to just sit back and watch the situation in the lower districts?" The silver-haired girl, Bronya, said unwillingly, "They are also Beloberg's people."

"Bronya, have you ever wondered why the Lower District is in chaos?" the blond figure, Great Guardian Cocolia, asked sharply, "The fundamental reason is that the Silvermane Guard are no longer numerous. Beloberg's crisis is worsening, and humanity's last line of defense is collapsing under the combined force of the snowstorm and the Rift Monsters. We no longer have the energy to care for anything else."

"The lower districts are already in chaos. Once the lockdown is lifted, the situation there will immediately spread to the upper districts. At that time, we will be faced with internal and external troubles. Tell me how to deal with it? If one front line is breached, not only the lower districts, but all of Beloberg will be destroyed in an instant!"

Bronya was silent.

Indeed, the current problem is still the serious shortage of manpower.

As the leader of the Silvermane Iron Guard, no one knows the problems they face better than her. The fighting pressure on the front lines is very high, and there is a shortage of supplies and manpower. The situation is much more serious than it appears to most people living in Beloberg.

But they didn't dare to announce the real news, as that would only cause greater panic.

"But mother... what's the point of us continuing to fight like this?" Bronya said in a low voice. "The Iron Guards have never feared death. They sacrificed their bodies to protect Beloberg from the ravages of the cold wave. But in this seemingly endless battle, when will the hope we pursue finally arrive? After all these years, will we ever truly achieve victory?"

"Bronya!" Cocolia said sharply, "Please be mindful of your words. You are a soldier, the commander of the Silver Mane Guard. Have you considered the consequences if your people hear these words?"

Bronya was stunned: "I'm sorry... Great Guardian, I was too negative. I shouldn't have such emotions."

Yes, if even she, the leader of the Silvermane Iron Guard and the future Grand Guardian, has no confidence, how can she give confidence to the Beloberg people and bring hope to everyone?

Although Bronya was confused, she forced herself not to think about it.

"Okay, Bronya, you are tired. Go back and rest today." Cocolia's voice softened.

She understood Bronya's feelings too well.

Where is hope, Beloberg's hope?

She had once thought about it with great despair. Looking at the Iron Guards who died in the front line, and looking at Yalilo which was still covered by wind and snow, it was all white, and even the air was filled with despair and loneliness. Cocolia had also been in despair.

She was not afraid of death, but she was afraid that the efforts of countless people would ultimately be in vain. Endless casualties would not bring hope for new life. Only fighting with despair would be the most torturous.

This feeling is like being in endless darkness, with only cold black all around, nothing else. No matter how hard you try, you can't see a single ray of light... Bronya, I know how you feel. Don't worry, don't be anxious. Soon, very soon we will reach the new world.

Cocolia's eyes became more determined. The efforts of those great guardians and countless builders would never be in vain. She must bring new life to Beloberg!

As long as we do what He says, the future He promised will surely come true, and all His people will be happy in the new world.

There will be no more war, no more sorrow, wait Bronya, witness it with me...

Just then, a guard walked in.

"Great Guardian, Captain Ode brought back an outsider. He said the other party seemed to have fallen from the sky." said the guard.

Bronya, who was about to leave, stopped.

Falling from the sky?

Cocolia frowned slightly: "Where are they?"

"People are out there."

"Let them in."

After a while, Ash walked into the palace under the guidance of the guards.

Beloberg, the last bastion of mankind on Yalilo, and Krippenburg, as the center of government, is also the office of the Great Guardian.

Ash's gaze lingered on the silver-haired girl on the right for a moment, then he looked at the figure directly above him—Cocolia!

"Great Guardian." Captain Ode bowed, "This is the visitor from outer space, Ash."

He briefly recounted what happened outside.

Cocolia nodded slightly, indicating that he should leave first.

"Ash...outsider, is what Odd just said true?" asked Cocolia.

"Yes, I come from a world outside of Yalilo." Ash nodded slightly.

"Why are you here?"

Cocolia stared at Ash.

Yaliro had been cut off from the outside world for centuries. The last outsider to arrive was the Interstellar Peace Company, who helped the people of Yaliro build the walls of Beloberg to protect them from the cold snap. However, after the snowstorm completely engulfed Yaliro, the company's personnel had already evacuated, and Yaliro's connection with the outside world was severed.

After hundreds of years of persistence, she will not allow any changes today when a new world is about to begin.

Bronya was also curious, as it was the first time she had seen someone from outside Yalilo.

Ash smiled faintly, "I've come to bring sunshine to the people of Beloberg."

Cocolia: "..."

"The sun?" Bronya was quite curious. "Mr. Ash, what do you mean by the sun?"

"Light and warmth, and... the hope of a new birth."

"Sir Ash, do you know what you are saying?" Cocolia looked sternly.

"Of course I know." Ash said calmly, "Yarilo VI is now covered in snow, and danger is looming on Beloberg. It's been six or seven hundred years, right? The endless battle never stops. Honestly, I admire your willpower to persevere for so long in such a harsh environment. But sometimes not all efforts are rewarded with hope. In fact, most of the time, if you don't try hard, you won't even know what despair is."

"Given Beloberg's current condition, how much longer can he hold out? Continuing like this will only lead to death, so I'm here."

Bronya asked in confusion: "How do you know about this place?"

As an outsider, he was discovered as soon as he fell and then brought here. How could he know so much about Beloberg?

Not only was she curious about this, but Cocolia also wanted to know.

"Because I'm a fictional historian, I've glimpsed Yarilo's situation from the gap between history and fate. But before that, I was an emperor. I think the people here are strong and their efforts deserve the rewards they deserve."

"Are you trying to say you're willing to help Belloberg?"

"Of course, didn't I tell you? I brought the sunshine here."

Ash said with a smile on his face.

At the same time, his attention fell on Cocolia, carefully feeling the will that might come from the star core.

It’s hard to say about Omphalos, but Cocolia is definitely connected to the star core.

Unfortunately, he looked for a long time but couldn't figure out what it was. He didn't know if it was too early. Maybe the complete fusion of Cocolia and the star core would occur after the Star Train arrived.

"Mr. Ash, do you know what crisis we are facing?" Bronya grasped the key point.

Since Ash said he would help them resolve the crisis, he should at least know the specific situation of the crisis. The cold wave was too general, and Bronya didn't know the true nature of the endless rift monsters.

"Of course, fate told me." Ash nodded.

Bronya pressed, "Can you tell us?"

As soon as the voice fell, Cocolia suddenly said: "Bronya, you go down first, I want to talk to Ash alone."

"Mother, I..."

"Go down."

Cocolia's voice was unquestionable, which made Bronya stunned. She saw some clues from the former's expression, but although she wanted to stay and listen to what Ash would say, she could only obey Cocolia's orders.

When Bronya drove over, Cocolia's eyes fell on Ash again.

"Sir Ash, do you really know about Yalilo?"

"Before I answer that question, Miss Cocolia, let me tell you something else," Ash said with a smile. "In a universe where countless civilizations have exploded, there exists something called a 'stellar core.' Its emergence has hindered and even destroyed one civilization after another, bringing disaster to countless people. The crises brought by stellar cores manifest in many different ways, but the consequences are generally the same: if not resolved in a timely manner, the ultimate result is destruction."

"Things like rifts, monsters, and climate change are all manifestations of the Star Core's catastrophe. Some Star Cores have even become spirits, enjoying deceiving others with promises of hope and a new world. By the time they've completely fallen for the Star Core's schemes, it's already too late."

Cocolia: "..."

When Ash said this, Cocolia's body shook uncontrollably.

She wondered if Ash had told her this on purpose... Probably not. After all, how could anyone know about her? Regarding the existence of the Star Core, only the Great Guardians of all generations were qualified to know this secret.

Cocolia suppressed her shock and pretended to be calm, saying, "Sir Ash, are you saying this to imply that the crisis in Yalilo was also caused by the star core?"

"Indeed." Ash smiled faintly. "Surprised, aren't you? But if you think about it carefully, you'll understand. The endless wind and snow, as well as the rifts and monsters that constantly erode the territory, are all hallmarks of the star core."

"Are you...capable of solving it?" Cocolia's tone was hesitant, yet with a hint of anticipation.

Hope, this seems to be the hope that countless people in Beloberg are looking forward to, but because it came too suddenly, she found it a little hard to believe.

"Of course I can. Otherwise, how can I say I can bring sunshine to Beloberg? Miss Cocolia, you should know better than I do the efforts of the great guardians of all generations. Now that hope is right before our eyes, it all depends on your choice."

In fact, Ash wasn't sure how far Cocolia had come in communicating with the Star Core. If it had been completely eroded, there was no hope of recovery. If it hadn't been eroded yet and there was still some hope of struggle, then cooperating with the other party and getting the Star Core might not be impossible.

Although Ash didn't know how to seal the star core, the train crew did. It was estimated that the people from the Star Dome Train would be here in a few days, and then the star core crisis would be easily resolved.

Besides taking the opportunity to learn about the Star Core, Ash also decided Beloberg was worth saving. While Cocolia caused a major incident in the game, she's essentially an excellent leader, decisive and forceful. Even though her decision was ultimately wrong, it seems she had no other choice. If the Star Train hadn't arrived, Beloberg would have been doomed.

It takes courage to make a choice in this situation, and she is able to manage Beloberg from top to bottom. This woman is not as simple as she seems.

Well, in addition to this, Ash has the idea of building this place into the Shurima Branca so that the sun's light can shine here as well.

Isn’t it just about preservation?

Golden, warm, isn’t my sun also protective?

Now, a new choice has been given, and it depends on whether Cocolia can seize it.

If the other party doesn't catch him, then Ash will use a more direct method to tell everyone the greatness of the imperial truth.

Above the palace, Cocolia was silent for a long time.

"Ash, what... do you want?" she finally asked.