I was transported to a broken world, yet my dreams are connected to Star Iron?

　"it is good."

　Xing nodded heavily.

　"Then, in the name of preservation—Creation Engine, let's beat it up!"

　Unlike the original work where the combat power could only attack once every so often, the Creation Engine slowly extended its hand when Xing used the Flame Spear for direct power.

　then……

　"Dang! Dang! Dang! Dang!"

　The Creation Engine gave Lingmo a live demonstration of what handmade beef balls are.

　"Tsk tsk..."

　Looking at the star core that had just summoned a cluster of ice shards only to be immediately shattered, Lingmo shook her head with pity.

　"If the demolition team had a character with such shield-breaking efficiency before, we would have filled up all the packs... But it was also unlucky that Xing just happened to have full access to the Creation Engine for some reason, and it just so happened to be full of resentment..."

　Completely unaware of where Xing's pent-up resentment would ultimately be vented, Lingmo was still indulging in schadenfreude.

　After a period of intense fighting, finally, under another powerful punch from Xing's creation engine, the star core seemed to be drained dry. The simulated form shattered layer by layer, and the entire star core quietly withdrew its light.

　"it is finally over……"

　March 7, who had been defending against several waves of attacks from below, wiped the cold sweat from his brow: "But... why does it look like there's a Pam printed on this star core?"

　"Cough cough..."

　Suzumo, feeling guilty as she stepped off the creation engine, turned her head to the side: "Um... I might have done it."

　"Okay, kids."

　A round of applause rang out from behind them.

　"You all did a great job. Now, leave the sealing of the star core to me."

　"Uncle Yang? When did you come down?"

　"Actually, I came down a long time ago, but I've been watching from behind."

　Uncle Yang coughed a few times, embarrassed: "After all, it's not easy to see something this big... cough cough, I'm getting off topic."

　"Anyway..."

　Old Yang pointed to a group of people huddled together nearby: "You must have more important things to do, right?"

　"The train will remain here for a few more days as planned... In the meantime, let's give your first adventure together a proper ending."

　Chapter 111 Hehe, Xingbao has no experience, so it's my turn to attack this time!

　"Welcome back, Suzuma, Hoshi."

　As soon as the two descended from the sky, they were warmly welcomed by everyone.

　After all, judging from the outcome, these two were undoubtedly the greatest contributors. One almost planned the entire operation and even achieved a perfect ending with no one dying, while the other was the key damage dealer in the team battle and opened up the key point of victory.

　"Theoretically speaking, I should go back immediately to plan the awarding ceremony for the heroes, but right now, we obviously have something more important to decide."

　"Award?"

　Xing's focus was always on some strange things: "Is it one of those rituals where you wear a bunch of badges on your chest and take a picture?"

　"Actually, there aren't a huge bunch... but if you want, it's not impossible to have some."

　Bronya smiled and shook her head: "Among all the High Wardens, there was indeed one who was a fanatical medal enthusiast. As a result, during the reign of that High Warden, the variety of medals in Beloborg doubled."

　"What a surprising coincidence..."

　Lingmo couldn't help but complain, "Alright, let's get down to business first. Bronya, what important thing did you say you wanted to decide?"

　"It's...about my mother."

　Bronya paused for a second, then hesitated.

　“I just spoke with her. Once she’s freed from the influence of the star core, she seems to have reverted to the mother she was back then… However, we have some different opinions on how to deal with her, so I wanted to ask for your opinions.”

　"Different opinions?"

　Dan Heng was somewhat puzzled: "At this point, what disagreement could you possibly have? Although it may be a bit direct to say this, given the current situation, Cocolia's life or death is entirely in your hands. I can't think of any possibility of disagreement."

　"Sigh... that's how it is."

　Bronya sighed: "In my opinion, now that Mother has returned to normal, it is not advisable for the entire Beloborg to make any major moves during such a turbulent time. Letting Mother step in to stabilize the situation first, and then passing the position of High Guardian to me, is the way to minimize the impact on Beloborg."

　"After all, the Silvermane Iron Guards who participated in the pursuit of Mother were all guards that Jepard and I could completely trust, so it wasn't difficult to block the news at all."

　"But Mother... had the completely opposite view. She wanted me to take the throne immediately and take all the blame, creating a 'common enemy'."

　"Let me explain this myself."

　At that moment, Cocolia slowly walked up from behind the group, with Seele beside her, looking wary.

　"First of all, please allow me to apologize to everyone on the Star Train... I will not shirk my responsibility for taking action against you because of the Star Core. After all, although I was controlled by the Star Core, it was indeed me who gave the order to target you. However, now that things have come to this, Bronya has proven you were right through her actions, so I have nothing more to say."

　"As for my daughter... perhaps because I had you training with the Iron Guard all along, Bronya, you are still a bit too optimistic about the situation of Belloberg. My decision to side with the Star Core is also largely due to the fact that I really had no other choice."

　"Putting aside the issue of the Earth Marrow, the defenses of Beloborg have been shrinking for hundreds of years. By our generation, the Rift has already encroached into the city. However, the encroachment of the Rift not only brings the threat of destroying the creations themselves, but also the problem of living space."

　"Because our living space has been constantly being compressed, the entire Beloborg has actually fallen into a state of robbing Peter to pay Paul. The Rift Erosion requires the Iron Guards to resist it, and the Silvermane Iron Guards also need sufficient weapons, food, and military pay. Meanwhile, logistics require enough living soil for production and processing. The Rift Erosion has actually dragged Beloborg into a vicious cycle."

　"During the years I've kept the lower district closed, the upper district has been able to maintain a semblance of peace because of the absence of this 'burden.' But now, with the cold wave receding and the upper and lower districts being reopened, all the contradictions and loopholes that have accumulated over hundreds of years will erupt in a very short time."

　"However, I have reached a consensus with all the forces in the lower district, such as the Earth Fire and the Mechanical Settlement. With everyone's restraint and coordination, these conflicts can always be resolved."

　Bronya frowned and said, "Mother, do you really not trust my abilities?"

　"Of course I believe you, and I'm willing to believe your friends, Bronya."

　Cocolia shook her head slightly: "But, my daughter, you yourself said it was 'restraint and coordination,' not commands. Reform takes time, and what you lack most is time."

　"Do I need to remind you how many hidden dangers are lurking in Belleberg that could drag us into the abyss once again?"

　"This……"

　Bronya immediately recalled what Suzumo had said to her that night.

　The real threat from Belloberg lies beneath the ice, quietly waiting to break free.

　"Therefore, what you need is not a gradual reform that takes several years or even more than a decade, but to race against time and make the most thorough preparations before disaster strikes."

　"What can temporarily conceal these contradictions is a common enemy with class hatred."

　Cocolia smiled slightly: "I know in my heart how many things I have done to wrong everyone over the years, and the public resentment that has accumulated during the years that the lower district has been closed off can be transferred to me in a reasonable way."

　"Judging me, or better yet, killing me, will allow you to quickly win back the scattered hearts of the upper and lower classes."

　"Tch, so this is what a political creature is like..."

　Seele turned her head away with a displeased look: "I'm not interested in any of this, Bronya. It's up to you to decide."

　"I...I'm sorry, Mother."

　Bronya bit her lip hard. "I know you might be right, but... I can't do it. I can't kill you. If I had to do that, I'd rather..."

　"Hehe... I know your personality. Rather, I would say that your current state is exactly what I expected."

　Seeing Bronya turn her head away in protest, Cocolia suddenly chuckled and reached out to pat Bronya's head.

　"Don't worry, there are many ways to atone for your sins. Death is the most cowardly choice... Besides, you went to so much trouble to save me. If I just kill you like this, it would be a waste of your efforts."

　“I was just giving a rather extreme example before. However, whether it’s criticism or trial, using me as a reverse flag to unite people is indeed the best choice you should make right now... Otherwise, you will be tripped up by a lot of pointless things.”

　"So, life imprisonment might be a good option... That way, when you need some of my advice, my criminal record might come in handy."

　"After all... the Star Core only affects my stance and thoughts, but the experience and knowledge I've accumulated over the years haven't been gained for nothing."

　"Think it over carefully, Bronya... but don't think about it for too long."

　"Wow……"

　March 7 stared blankly for a while, then tilted her head and said to Xing, "Although I didn't quite understand, it seems really impressive..."

　"Me too, I feel like she's changed so much since she broke free from the control of the star core... Ugh..."

　"Actually, this is quite normal. After all, it's not hard to see from Bronya and Hilva's memories what an outstanding person Cocolia was in the past."

　Dan Heng, who had listened to the whole thing, sighed with a complicated expression: "Cocolia just chose the wrong path, but being able to seize the opportunity when she needed to make a choice and make a firm choice is already a rare and valuable quality... Even if that choice was wrong, at least she won't regret missing the opportunity."

　"Like... never mind."

　"It's okay, it's normal not to understand."

　Looking at the two still bewildered people and Danheng with his complicated expression, Lingmo could roughly guess that Danheng was probably thinking about an important decision he had made.

　So Lingmo simply grabbed Xing and Sanyue's heads with one hand each: "You two, all you need to do is be happy every day."

　"Hey! Do you think I'm stupid or something?!"

　"No~"

　"You've practically written your answer on your face!"

　……

　After the battle to subdue the Star Core ended, with Bronya's help, Suzuma and her group were reassigned to the Goethe Hotel. Although March 7th was a little traumatized by this, considering that there was no other decent place to stay in the entire Belberg, they decided to stay there.

　Bronya returned to Crepper Castle. She needed time to consider and digest Cocolia's proposal, hoping to come up with a solution that balanced both sides.

　After an afternoon of sightseeing, as night fell, Lingmo opened the door to her room and prepared to get a good night's sleep.

　Then... her gaze settled on the wardrobe in the room.

　If she's right, there's probably a big red (crossed out) star core in there.

　So, after locking the door, Lingmo walked to the wardrobe, listened to the increasingly tense breathing coming from inside, and suddenly pulled open the wardrobe.

　"scare!"

　After hiding in the closet three times over, the Star Core Spirit finally got its wish and met someone willing to open the closet.

　"Ah—I'm dead."

　Lingmo immediately adopted a "mouth open, eyes closed" posture and leaned back.

　Unexpectedly, she didn't fall onto the large bed behind her, but instead fell into a familiar, soft embrace.

　Lingmo opened her eyes and saw Xingbao's slightly flushed face. Of course, considering the current situation, this flushing was most likely due to excitement.

　"Ringle Ringle!"

　Xing held Lingmo, who was lying in her arms, her voice tinged with excitement.

　"You said before that if you make a mistake, you should be spanked as punishment, right?"

　"Uh...yes, right?"

　Lingmo awkwardly looked away. Her previous words were just to punish the overly "lively" Xingbao, but now it seems... she's dug a hole for herself?

　Damn it, my past self.

　"Yes!"

　Xing stood with his hands on his hips, looking like he was saying, "I'm awesome."

　"Lingmo misbehaved in the battle, causing everyone to worry about you for a long time. Therefore, Lingmo must also be punished!"

　Without giving Lingmo a chance to resist (in fact, the girl had no intention of resisting), Xing turned the soft body of the girl in her arms over, and then, imitating Lingmo's actions last time, gently patted Lingmo's snow-white buttocks covered by white silk.

　"Ee?"

　As the hand gently fell, a sound that could make anyone's imagination run wild rang out in the room. Xingbao was slightly taken aback. Hearing Lingmo's voice, she inexplicably felt a little restless, but she didn't know what to do.

　So, the clueless Xing decided to finish spanking first.

　Suddenly, the sound of slapping flesh against buttocks echoed through the room.

　A few minutes later, looking at Lingmo, whose face was flushed and who was lying on her lap, breathing softly, Xing seemed to awaken some strange attribute.

　Suzuma looks so cute...

　She suddenly felt a little excited about the next time Lingmo would make a mistake.

　And... perhaps because Lingmo's cheek had just been pressed between her thighs, Xing felt strange sensations coming from Lingmo's hot breath as her long, straight thighs were being patted by Lingmo's breath.

　However, as a newly born Star Core, Xing doesn't have the same extensive "Lingmo experience" as Xiaoqi. Although she instinctively felt that there should be more to this "punishment activity," Xing once again found herself stuck in a predicament where she didn't know what to do.