Star Railroad: Great Guardian of Beloberg

Although the wind and snow are still there, the people of Beloberg are more fighting spirit than at any other time.

In Klipperburg, in the room of the former Great Guardian Theresa, there was always a gentle laugh during this period. Peña was guarding outside the door, secretly glancing at Lady Theresa's medical examination report, with a sad look on his face.

Everyone in Klipperburg felt this kind of sadness. Everyone knew that Lady Theresa had reached the end of her life. Even though they knew that these years were a gift from God, when the farewell really came, no one could face it.

If there is anyone who can still smile, it is only one person.

"Mother, let me tell you something." Inside the house, Alex Rand, who was already fourteen years old, had grown up and was becoming a handsome young man. Although his face was still a little childish, his height had surpassed Theresa and was the same as that of twenty-year-old Cocolia.

He was wearing a clean white shirt, peeling an apple while laughing, "There was a child in the lower district. I just gave her a test paper. When she saw the questions, she got so angry that her face was like a bun. I guess she couldn't understand a single word. Do you know what she did afterwards?"

"What did she do?"

"She ate the test paper."

"Hehe... cough cough cough." Alex wanted to step forward and pat his mother when he heard her cough, but Theresa, whose temples were a little gray due to fatigue and who was already extremely thin, waved her hand gently, slowly took a breath, and said with a smile: "What an interesting child, what's her name?"

"Xi'er, she's only six years old." Alex said with a smile, "It is said that she is the big devil in the courtyard, a troublemaker. I gave her candy, and she left a row of gums on my hand. She is very fierce."

"Is there a suitable candidate?"

"Yes, I have it." Alex nodded and said, "A child named Bronya, an orphan born in the lower class. She is very smart, she can do most of the test papers I gave her, and her answers are also very appropriate. Cocolia also likes her very much, and plans to find time to bring her here to live."

"That has to be done as soon as possible." Theresa said expectantly, "I want to see him, too."

Cocolia has succeeded to the throne of the Great Guardian, and the selection of a new successor has begun. Alex, as the examiner and test setter, personally made a test paper suitable for children on "quality education" and "imagination ability". As expected, after several years of interviews and written tests, the one who got the highest score was still Bronya, the well-behaved little girl.

By the way, Xier, you ate the test paper and bit the examiner during the interview, the total of the two is 0 points!

“You can see it.”

Theresa turned her head and looked out the window, smiling and said, "I am probably the first Great Guardian to see her grandchildren, and the first Great Guardian to have two children. I am so happy."

"It's time to rest after eating the apple, mother."

"Well, Alex is already an excellent adult. I have to listen to Alex, too."

After watching Theresa eat half an apple and lose her appetite, he lowered the pillow, let Theresa lie flat, and gently held her hand.

The power of nothingness spread to Theresa's body, and under Alex's hypnosis, she fell into a deep sleep where she forgot her pain.

If she didn't do this, she wouldn't be able to get a good night's sleep.

After covering Theresa with the quilt, Alex glanced at the IV drip beside the bed, pushed the door open and said to Peña who was standing outside with a smile, "Housekeeper, please change the bottle of medicine in two hours."

"Okay, Master."

Peña looked at Alex's smile and bowed his head in response: In the past three years, this young master has not been very prominent. He has spent most of his time in Klipper Castle, and occasionally rides on Axu to soar in the blue sky. He left all the cheers and admiration to his sister Cocolia, and lived a somewhat lazy life.

But during these lazy days, Alex spent most of his time with Lady Theresa, finding different ways to make her happy every day and prolong her life.

As someone who lived through Theresa's era, Peña only feels grateful.

Alex passed by the office of the Great Guardian and heard Cocolia's voice coming from inside. He couldn't help but shook his head. Cocolia has been trying to be a wise Great Guardian these years, and she has done a good job. But because Theresa's deadline is approaching, her emotions are somewhat out of control, and she often gets angry for no reason.

"I need you to resubmit a report, understand? Now!"

The dusty official stepped out of the office and bowed his head when he saw Alex. Alex nodded, blocked the wooden door that was about to close, walked in and said, "My sister, what's the matter that makes you so angry?"

"It's Alex."

The face of Cocolia now no longer had the immaturity of a young girl. She had tied up her long hair like a mature woman, and her eyes, like purple gemstones, also had a lot more majesty of a superior. Of course, the biggest change was her clothing.

Long live Bello Berger's black silk fashion!

Alex didn't understand why, but Beloberg was particularly fond of black stockings and black tights, and Cocolia also liked similar outfits. In Alex's eyes, this sister's daily outfit was like wearing a black one-piece tights and covering her chest with a piece of white cloth.

Of course, there were other accessories, like a green cape, but that’s beside the point!

Oh, consider that there is a teenager in your family who is in eternal adolescence. This kind of dress is too passionate for a little boy.

"After seeing the new channel for earth marrow ore, merchants in the upper district wanted to raise the prices of some materials in transactions with the lower district. As a result, some public security problems have arisen in the lower district. This kind of problem happens every day."

Kokolia rubbed her temple with a headache and asked, "Is mother asleep?"

"Sleep."

Cocolia was lucky. She was able to receive guidance from her predecessors in the first two years of her tenure as the Great Guardian, and had a smooth transition. Most Great Guardians are succeeded by their successors after their death, and have no experience in handling government affairs. But even so, she was constantly troubled every day and night. The dangers of the external environment and the internal conflicts between the upper and lower levels were always bothering her.

"That's good..." After a moment of silence, Kokolia said, "I'll leave it to you, Alex."

Alex glanced at Cocolia. She had been fine for a few years, but these past two days she seemed to be a little abnormal because of the pain of separation. He really wanted to press her on the table to correct her personality.

She was a little afraid to face Theresa who was about to die. She had not been able to visit her mother these days because of "official business". It was not that she didn't care, but she couldn't face the cruel separation and the cruel truth from the Great Guardian.

Alex put the ticket on the desk and said, "Go pick up Bronya tomorrow and bring her back to show her to mother. Although mother hasn't said it, she misses you too. Also, remember to come to my concert on Saturday night."

Chapter 23 Pearl Journey

Pearl Journey.

Alex's concert, which came three years after his debut at the Golden Opera House, attracted a line-up all night in the music-loving Belloberg. In response to the enthusiasm of the citizens, the radio station will broadcast the entire event live, so that every music-loving listener can feel the musical talent of the miracle child without leaving home.

"Hurry up and don't go to the wrong seat, Jeppard. This way, this way." Shiluwa took her twelve-year-old brother's hand and ran to the audience seats after the passage. She looked at the ticket in her hand and said, "First row, first row, this way, this way."

"Sister!" The blond Jeppard reminded seriously, "Please do not run in the Golden Opera House."

"It's rare to see Shiluwa so interested in this kind of music." Mrs. Landau held her youngest daughter Lingke in her arms and smiled as she held her husband's wrist. Gerard Landau also attended in a fine suit and said, "After all, it's Alex's concert. You know, Shiluwa and Alex get along very well."

"Then why are you still..." The lady raised her eyebrows and looked at Gerald. Gerald smiled bitterly and said, "Shiluwa is several years older than him, and Lingke is several years younger. It's not suitable. Only Jeppard is of the right age, but he is a boy."

As the jewel of Beloberg, everyone is naturally concerned about Alex's future marriage. The rule that the Great Guardian does not marry cannot be applied to Alex, and the Landau family is no exception. They really want to marry off their daughter, but there is no one of the right age.

The lady pinched Gerald, and Gerald could only continue to smile awkwardly. Fortunately, someone came to the rescue.

"Lord Guardsman."

"Oh, Sergei." Gerard turned to greet a general in the Iron Guard, looked at the child he was holding, and said, "Is it your daughter?"

"Yes, Pelageya. She is eight years old this year." The man took the little girl's hand and said, "Pelageya, say hello to uncle."

"Hello, uncle." The young girl, who had to wear glasses for reading, had smooth dark blue hair. She called out timidly and then hid behind her father.

"Mr. Landau."

"Oh, Ms. Vanessa." Gerard smiled and greeted to one side. Everyone was particularly polite in front of the famous doctor of Beloberg. He looked at the adult son and tall daughter beside him and said, "Isn't your husband here?"

"Well, he still has some official business to attend to. Ah, this is your first time meeting Natasha." Vanessa patted her daughter's shoulder and said, "She has officially become a doctor this year."

"Hello, uncle." Natasha, who was over 16 years old, greeted him elegantly. Gerard smiled and responded, then looked at Vanessa with complicated eyes.

Vanessa knew what his eyes meant and nodded helplessly.

"Take your seats, don't block the aisle."

All the major families of Belloberg had grabbed the most advantageous front-row seats. Don't ask, they didn't get them by queuing up. This opera house, which could accommodate 400 people, was full half an hour after the show started. Everyone was quietly socializing before the show started until ten minutes before the show started.

The curtain of the second-floor box was drawn open.

Gerard stood up, put his hand on his chest, and saluted in the direction of the box. People from the Silver Mane Guards and Klipperburg understood what was going on, and followed his movements to pay their respects to the second floor. Soon, this action spread to the entire venue, and everyone was facing the same direction, offering their most sincere greetings.

A moment later, with the help of Grand Guardian Cocolia, former Grand Guardian Theresa Rand appeared in front of the fence of the box. With a smile as warm as the sun that had remained the same for more than ten years, she gently pressed her hands towards the people below, and people sat down one after another. However, they no longer talked, but waited quietly for the concert to begin.

"It must have been Mr. Landau's idea. He is no less shrewd than his daughter."

Theresa smiled and sat down, then waved to the little girl next to Cocolia and said, "Bronya, come to grandma."

The cute and well-behaved Bronya walked over and held Theresa's hand. Cocolia looked at this scene of intergenerational affection and didn't know what to say.

As the thunderous applause rang out, the curtain of the opera house was finally drawn, and Alex, dressed in a tuxedo, stood in front of the piano and appeared on the stage. He first saluted towards the second floor, then saluted to the audience, and then sat directly in front of the piano.

"Ah, it's Brother Alex."

Little Bronya then realized why they came here today.

"You should call me uncle." Cocolia felt something was wrong and corrected him.

"But." Little Bronya wanted to say that she also called her uncle at first, but Uncle Alex said he would spank her if she didn't call him brother. However, seeing her mother's strange look, she didn't refute.

"It must be Alex's bad idea." Theresa patted Bronya's little hand and said, "He's your mother's brother, of course you have to call him uncle. If he threatens you, tell grandma and she will help you spank him."

"Okay~" Bronya smiled and nodded in agreement.

At this time, Alex on the stage has already said: "Thank you all for coming to my Pearl concert. The first song today, I want to dedicate to every mother present. The title of the song is: "Letter to Mother"

Filled with longing and slightly sad notes, the rise and fall of the black and white keys echoed throughout the opera house. Everyone began to immerse themselves in appreciating this piece of music, which was like a letter written by every child to their mother.

I have thousands of words to say but I don’t know where to start. All I can express is the deep longing that I don’t know how to express.

Cocolia listened to the performance and looked at her brother on the stage with a hint of sadness in her eyes. She turned around and looked at Theresa, who was also looking at her.

"When I got to you," Cocolia said after a long silence, "I should be a little older than Bronya.

"Yeah." Theresa gestured a height and recalled with a smile: "This tall, right? You were already eight years old at that time. In the blink of an eye, you are already twenty years old. In fact, you were quite naughty at that time. It was my first time to take care of a child, and I made a lot of jokes."

"I don't have the impression that I'm very naughty."

"Really? Alex is just lazy, have you forgotten how many windows I've helped you fix?"

"It was an accident during morning exercise."

As Alex played, Cocolia and Theresa recalled the past, recalling the time when they first met. Theresa, who was a new mother, and Cocolia, who didn't know what a great guardian was, and little Bronya listened carefully. She knew she couldn't get a word in, so she just stayed quiet and behaved like a good child.

One piece after another, the beautiful piano music was like a time machine, taking the mother and daughter back to the past two years together. Cocolia found that Teresa didn't even cough today, and her face was rosy. She smiled, and then felt tears welling up in her eyes. She accompanied Teresa, who had led her to grow up, and said those words that she had never spoken.

From complaining about the course, dodging his duties as a Great Guardian, to complaining about Alex, and...

Love for mother.

Alex's piano music echoed through the radio in every corner of the upper and lower districts of every city. In the orphanage in the lower district, the little girl with blue-black hair was raising her fist to teach the bully a lesson, beating him up hard. Music had nothing to do with her. Mine chief Fesman stroked the belly of his pregnant wife, hoping that Alex's piano music would bring good prenatal education. The blue-haired boy on the street had a subtle smile on his face and nodded lazily to the rhythm of the music. Next to the furnace core, the robot friend Swarlow was looking at a headache and studying how to change the diaper of the white-haired little girl who had just been picked up.

In the upper class area, every household was listening to the radio at home. Apart from the guards on duty and Axu who was already snoring, there was only one person on the street.

In the alley, there was a beautiful lady in a suit dancing gracefully.

She danced nimbly to the piano on the radio, playing the violin in sync, her purple hair blowing in the moonlight. When the song ended, she still looked at the radio at the alley entrance with a sense of unfulfilled desire.

"The last piece, Canon Variations, is dedicated to our Belloburg."

She picked up the violin, and just as she put on the strings, she heard the music of the passing years played on the keys, and then she slowly put down the violin.

Although she knew the song, she couldn't sing it this time.

She raised her head, facing the bright moonlight, closed her eyes, and listened to this last piece of beautiful music with a smile on her face.

What a wonderful piece of work! Happy people can hear the sadness in it, while sad people can feel hope from it.

"Life is a train bound for the grave. There will be many stops along the way. It is difficult for someone to accompany you from beginning to end. When the person who accompanies you wants to get off, you should be grateful even if you are reluctant, and then wave goodbye. I, Alex Land, would like to thank my mother, my family, and all the listeners present and listening to this pearl journey through the radio."

"See you at the next station."

Applause rang out throughout Beloberg.

She picked up the black coat hanging on the back of a chair on the street, draped it over her shoulders, bowed gracefully toward the Golden Opera House, and then disappeared under the moonlight with her violin and gun, her long purple hair flying.

"uncle."

"Call me brother."

"Grandma said to call me uncle."

"…Then listen to grandma."

After the concert, Alex held little Bronya and tried to correct her several times, but failed, so he gave up.

"Aren't we going back?" Bronya looked at Alex in front of her.

"Wait a moment." Alex looked ahead, and saw Cocolia pushing a wheelchair with Theresa, strolling through the streets of Beloberg. He patted Bronya on the shoulder and said, "Let's wait a moment before going back, okay? I'll take you to eat some lollipops!"

"uncle!"

"Hey, let's talk about our own things. You call me uncle and I treat you as my sister. That's it. Eat or not!"

"eat!"

"Let's go~ Let's fly the plane."

Alex smiled and carried Bronya on his shoulders, running with her in the night. Bronya was still a child, and she couldn't help but open her hands and giggle.

Cocolia was walking further and further away when she heard the child's laughter. She turned her head and looked towards the direction where the sound came from.

“Alex is very popular with children.”

Theresa placed her hand on her daughter's hand as she pushed her daughter in the wheelchair and said with a smile, "It's great to meet you."

The next day, Belloberg was on the headlines of all newspapers.