People playing with figurines on Star Railway

So you're a fake, waiting for me here, huh?

But the current situation left Jepard with no time to think.

The Silvermane Iron Guards who followed him also raised their weapons and stood guard around Jepard.

And so, a strange scene unfolded.

Before the steps leading directly to Cripper Fortress, dozens of Silvermane Iron Guards stood guard, weapons in hand, watching Jepard warily.

On the other side, Jepard, the Silvermane Iron Guard garrison commander who was extremely famous in Belloberg, was playing chess with the Silvermane Iron Guard in front of Cripper Fortress, wielding a violin case weapon and accompanied by a group of Silvermane Iron Guards.

This left some uninformed passersby and onlookers somewhat bewildered, but more than anything, curiosity got the better of them, and they began to gather around from a distance.

There were even rumors circulating.

"Look over there, isn't that Jepard from the Landau family? I heard he's already a garrison commander of the Silvermane Guards, so why is he fighting with the Silvermane Guards from Cripple Castle?"

"Hey, you didn't know that!"

"what do you know?"

"According to rumors, the Great Guardian and his sister used to have a very good relationship, but it seems that the Great Guardian betrayed his sister..."

"so what?"

"So it just fizzled out! But now it seems... it looks like the young man from the Landau family, after years of hard work and perseverance, became a garrison commander and is now leading his men to avenge his sister!"

"My goodness, fortunes change every thirty years!"

"What do you think is the relationship between the Great Guardian and his sister?"

"Do you know why the High Guardian doesn't get married and only adopted Commander Bronya?"

"You mean..."

"Ahem, it's good that you know, it's good that you know, this matter cannot be discussed~"

"I see!"

Chapter 23 I'm sorry, I was wrong!

Meanwhile, Liu Yu, who had once again entered Kripper Castle in the guise of Jepard, had no idea what was happening outside.

Of course, if they knew what was happening outside, they would probably be overjoyed.

However, he was now heading straight for the High Warden's office in his Jepard form.

Button, button, button!

He reached out and knocked on the office door.

Cocolia, who was inside arguing with the Star Core about what to do next and the problem of those alien visitors, frowned.

She couldn't understand who would come looking for her now.

"Come in!"

She sat in her chair, her arms crossed on the table like a commander, her gaze cold and sharp as she looked toward the door.

The door was pushed open, and Jepard walked in.

"Your Excellency, Great Guardian, I have urgent news to report!"

Liu Yu felt that it was best not to provoke Cocolia any further and to stabilize her first.

"Huh? Jepard? Didn't I tell you to go find that wretched wanted criminal?"

"It is precisely because of this matter that I have come to report to Your Excellency!"

Listening to Jepard's words, even Cocolia, who was currently delirious from the impact of the Star Core, roughly felt that something was indeed wrong.

"Say it!"

“Just a short while ago, I was out searching for that wanted criminal when I happened to run into my sister on the street.”

Cocolia was taken aback by Jepard's words.

Is it the other person's sister, Silva?

Cocolia's eyes cleared up a little for a moment, but were soon replaced by coldness.

"Oh, so? Don't tell me that's all you wanted to say? If so, I think you still need to hone your skills as a garrison officer!"

Cocolia stared intently at Jepard below, her words carrying an unmistakable chill.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yu shuddered and tensed up.

“It is so, Lady Cocolia.” Liu Yu said in a deep voice, “Shortly after I met my sister, I encountered another sister on the road, and the two of them were in completely different directions.”

What Liu Yu said was exactly what Jepard was going to tell Cocolia.

But now Liu Yu has spoken first, and he can even imagine whether Jepard will be beaten up by the suspicious Cocolia when he comes to talk about it later.

Upon hearing this, Cocolia seemed to understand something.

"You mean... that being who looks almost exactly like Bronya might possess some kind of... disguise ability?"

“Yes, Your Excellency!” Liu Yu said in a deep voice, “I strongly suspect that this guy may be connected to that wanted criminal Sambo Koski, or even that he is!”

(At that moment, Sambo, who was selling sunflower seeds and drinks in front of the large fountain outside Cripper Castle, suddenly sneezed.)

After listening to Jepard's report, Cocolia pondered for a moment and then waved her hand.

"I understand! Then let's focus our search on people who are duplicates!"

"Yes!"

After reporting the matter, Liu Yu turned and left without the slightest hesitation.

"and many more!"

Suddenly, Cocolia called out to Ryuu and slowly walked down from behind her desk.

Liu Yu was startled and stopped leaving.

"Your Excellency the Great Guardian?"

Liu Yu tensed up, but a strange expression appeared on his face.

But at this moment, Cocolia, who had slowly walked up to Liu Yu, remained silent for a moment before asking...

"How is your sister now?"

Cocolia's question almost made Liu Yu burst out laughing.

But he held back, feigning a moment's thought, before answering.

"My sister has hardly ever been home since she opened that mechanical shop, so I don't really know."

"That's it!"

Cocolia sighed, waved her hand, and signaled that Liu Yu could leave.

Liu Yu lowered his head, trying hard to suppress his laughter.

At such close range, he not only got to witness Cocolia and Hilva's gossip, but also casually opened the random treasure chest that had just spawned next to Cocolia.

[Preservation Lance (Key to Creation Engine) Model]

[Assembled type]

[Description: Pretty cool, huh! A metal lump controller, kid!]

Hehe, I've really made a fortune.

Liu Yu turned and left the office, immediately deactivated Jepard's transformation, and slipped out under the reduced effect of the Fool's Mask's identity.

Pfft, hahaha...

It's so much fun! It's so incredibly fun!

As soon as Liu Yu stepped out of Cripper Fortress, he saw two groups of people who looked like they were about to fight, and he almost couldn't hold back his anger.

At this time, it seemed that as more and more people joined Jepard's side, there was a trend of forcing Cocolia to step down.

The Silver Mane Iron Guards at Cripperburg couldn't withstand the pressure any longer and sent someone in to inform Cocolia.

While the two groups were playing chess, Liu Yu took a break and slipped away to the large fountain, where he removed the Fool's Mask.

In an instant, the presence of his identity as Liu Yu returned to normal.

Hey bro, you're here too!

Sangbo, who was selling sunflower seeds and drinks, noticed Liuyu's presence, sat down and poked him.

"Stop fooling around, what's going on over there?"

Liu Yu slapped Sang Bo's hand away and asked...

"You do not know?"

Sambo paused for a moment, then a strange expression appeared on his face.

"I don't know~"

Liu Yu shook his head.

Sangbo looked at Liuyu with a hint of suspicion in his eyes, and was about to say something when...

Suddenly, a pair of slender arms reached out from behind Liu Yu and locked his throat.

"Yeah, I also want to know what happened, right, Liu Yu?"

Behind me came the playful voice of March 7th.

The chokehold wasn't very strong, but it was still a little uncomfortable. However, that discomfort vanished the moment the brainwave hit.

"March... March? You've come... you've come!"

Liu Yu was choked from behind by March 7, his voice neither loud nor soft. From his perspective, he also saw Xing rummaging through the trash can on the other side, and Dan Heng helplessly pulling her out while rubbing his forehead.

Clearly, the trio had also been drawn to the fountain by what was happening in Cripperburg.

However, Hiluva was also with them.

As soon as they arrived, they saw Liu Yu talking to Sang Bo.

Although it was frustrating that Qi Yu and Sang Bo ran away on their own, March 7, as their companion, decided to teach their friend a lesson!

Then this chokehold happened.

Sangbo, watching this scene from the side, felt a hint of envy in his eyes, but still silently took several steps back.

I'm off!

"Hmm~ Yes, I'm your good companion, Little March~"

The voice of March 7th carries a sense of discontent.

"Sorry, sorry, I was trying to catch Sambo back then, wasn't I? Look, Sambo is right here... Oh no, that kid got away again!"

Liu Yu pointed to Sang Bo's spot next to him, but it was empty. He was stunned for a moment and then cursed.

"Ok?"

"I'm sorry, I was wrong!"

"Okay, I forgive you!"

Upon hearing this, March 7 released his grip on Liu Yu's throat, put his hands on his hips, and angrily turned to face Liu Yu.

"Don't do this next time."

"it is good!"

Chapter 24 Imposter! Lady Cocolia is here, you're doomed!

"So, what exactly is going on over there?"

"Exactly, how did Jepard end up going up against the Silvermane Iron Guards stationed at Cripple Fortress?"

Xing and March 7 asked one after the other.

At the same moment, both of them turned their gazes toward Sangbo, who was preparing to run away.

"Sambo, don't even think about running! You tell me, what's going on here?"

Xing raised his baseball bat and glared at Sambo.