Star Railroad: Great Guardian of Beloberg

Theresa smiled and waved her hand. So that's how it is.

"I'm sorry Lady Theresa, I don't think I'm capable of teaching Master Alex swordsmanship."

"I'm sorry, Lady Theresa, I'm not qualified to be Master Alex's military discipline instructor. Master Alex should be the one to teach us."

For several days in a row, Theresa received resignation requests from various instructors early in the morning, and the wording of each one was the same. Until one day, Gerard Landau was also present, and after scolding his instructors, he was ready to meet Alex in person.

He thought that even if Alex was very strong, there was always something he could learn. It was impossible for so many iron guards to live like dogs all their lives.

In less than half an hour, Gerrard came back.

With ice chips on his face, he said seriously, "Lady Theresa, the young master is a little grumpy when he wakes up. Let him get up later in the future. He has basically mastered some of the Iron Guard training."

Theresa smiled and shook her head, saying, "Okay."

Below, Alex yawned, basking in the morning sunshine, and said with emotion: "Goodbye to the seven o'clock sun, let's meet behind the curtains."

Cocolia, who was training hard nearby, glared at him.

"Oh? Sister, do you want to be my instructor? Then I'm willing to get up."

"No need!"

It took a few days to erase all the schedules that required getting up before 8 a.m. Theresa thought the child would finally settle down for a while, but the next feedback... came all at once.

"I'm sorry, Lady Theresa, I don't have anything to teach Alex about political science. Please allow me to take a break for a while. I want to study and comprehend the concepts he proposed."

"I'm sorry, Lady Theresa, I can give you full marks in economics. It's a waste of time for you to stay with me."

"I'm sorry, Lady Theresa. I don't have much to teach you about writing and speaking. Why don't you take a look at this manuscript?" Theresa looked at the manuscript handed over by the teacher of the "Writing and Speaking" course: Today, we stand here! Standing on the land of Beloberg! Standing on this piece of burning land that our ancestors watered with blood and dignity! Behind me is the statue of the first great guardian!... If there is such a day, I, Alex Rand, will also be like Alisa Rand, holding the flag of our Beloberg and rushing to the front! Even if I die in battle, I will enter heaven with a smile...

After reading the entire manuscript, Theresa calmed down her turbulent emotions and said, "Leave the manuscript here. I understand."

Just as the person left and Theresa was about to take a look at the manuscript, someone else came.

Belloberg, a famous conductor and professor of Art Appreciation, came over and said directly: "Lady Theresa, please allow me to hold a solo concert for Alex at the Golden Opera House!"

"Ah?" Theresa thought she was mentally prepared, but she was still shocked. Why was she holding a solo concert?

"He's a genius!" the professor said enthusiastically, "He's the most talented pianist that Belloberg has ever had!"

A few days later at night.

Songs of Ice and Snow - Alex Lander's solo concert was held at the Golden Opera House.

After an hour of wonderful piano performance, even the picky citizens of Beloberg gave enthusiastic applause to the ten-year-old. Theresa couldn't help clapping while sitting in the box, thinking that it would be a happy thing to put a piano at home and rest while listening to Alex's piano.

Cocolia, who was sitting next to Theresa, took out a pen and reluctantly crossed out "Art Appreciation" on Alex's schedule.

The originally packed schedule now only has three classes left.

Chapter 8: Rift Invasion

"What a great show, Alex."

On the way home, Teresa gave the highest praise for today's performance, saying: "This is the most wonderful concert I have ever heard in the opera house."

"Thank you for the compliment, mother." Alex glanced at Cocolia, who, even if she was reluctant, had to admit, "They are all great songs."

"Then let's cross out art appreciation."

Theresa couldn't help but laugh as she watched Alex cross out a line on his calendar, just like his sister.

"You're not going to cross out all your classes, are you?"

Now Alex only has three subjects left to study: history, comprehensive science and military affairs. Alex shook his head and said, "I'd better take science and history."

He went to see the comprehensive science course, which talked about Beloberg's amazing technology - hand-made automatic soldiers! He was very interested in it, and history was inevitable, so he just listened to the story.

"What about the military?"

"That's exactly what I want to tell you." Alex put down the schedule in his hand and said, "I know this is the study course for the great guardians of all generations. My sister's schedule is the same."

He glanced at Cocolia, then said to Theresa: "Based on my own experience, I think the course arrangement is very problematic."

The adopted son was such a genius that everyone who taught him said there was nothing to teach him. Theresa naturally would not treat him as an ordinary child and asked seriously, "What's the problem?"

"Cramming education." Alex said this not to relieve himself of the burden, but after experiencing it once, he felt that way. He should learn all the useful things first. If this was to train high-level intellectuals in large quantities, it would be fine. But this was to train "great guardians" who had the power to make decisions, which was a big problem.

"It's not a good thing to learn too much and too diverse. People's energy is limited, not to mention that we have to spend a lot of time on socializing." Alex asked back, "Just like in the military, although the Grand Guardian has the highest command of the Silver Mane Iron Guard, is it really necessary to learn such detailed commander-in-chief knowledge? These matters should be decided by the garrison officers. What if a Grand Guardian learns a little bit and thinks he is powerful, and gives a micro-manipulation order like moving the spearmen array forward 200 meters, wouldn't that just throw the formation into disarray?"

"It's okay to make some mistakes in economics and management, but it's meaningless to learn such detailed military courses. Once a mistake is made, it costs lives. Instead of spending time on this, it's better to learn some leadership psychology, leadership and organizational relationships. The Great Guardian is the Great Guardian of Beloberg, but Beloberg is the Beloberg of the people. Rather than learning these things by cramming, it is more important to learn how to use people, identify people, manage, and have a big picture view."

Theresa fell into deep thought. The Great Guardians have been in charge of everything for generations, and the result is that everyone is like her, suffering from diseases at a young age. After listening for a while, Kokolia retorted: "What if we hand things over to others and powerful officials appear? Only the Great Guardians are selfless and dedicated to Beloberg."

This is based on history.

Selfless dedication is real. She never got married or started a family, so naturally she doesn't have many selfish desires. Alex looked at Cocolia and said, "Don't be afraid of powerful officials. As a great guardian, you should make them afraid of you. At worst, you can just kill them. The Silver Mane Iron Guard, a violent organization, obeys your command. Why should you be afraid of others?"

Alex turned to Theresa and said, "I think the leadership program must be implemented as soon as possible."

In ancient times, this was called the emperor's mind.

The Great Guardian seems to be too selfless, only knowing how to dedicate himself and burn himself, and not caring about anything else. This is a wrong thing in itself. No matter how hard a person tries, there will be a limit.

"As for writing, speaking, and art appreciation courses, I think they are even more unnecessary. A Grand Guardian doesn't have to love art, or be good at speaking, as long as they have something they are good at. Personal charm can't be born by going to an orphanage or joining an officer's fraternity."

Cocolia did not refute this time. She really did not have much interest in these courses, especially the social gathering. She felt that it was a waste of time.

Theresa finally spoke: "You are right, child. When it comes to educating our heirs, we have always adopted an elite education approach, trying to replicate one success after another. This is probably why people only remember the first few great guardians, but don't even remember the names of the previous generations."

Alisa Rand, who first established and protected Beloberg, Svetlana Rand, who was the second generation iron-fisted, Alexandra Rand, who established Beloberg University, and Alina Rand, who deprived the nobility of their privileges. People talked about the first five generations of great guardians, and then... well, there was also the eighth generation, Hillier Rand, but that was not a compliment.

People have long forgotten the names of the great guardians since then. Because they can be considered as being produced on the same elite assembly line. All they can do is to maintain the status quo of Beloberg, or more accurately, to watch Beloberg step by step towards the abyss.

Theresa actually had a premonition, so she brought Alex home. Beloberg would be in dire straits either at the hands of Cocolia or at the hands of the next generation of guardians.

There is almost no hope for this ice-covered planet.

A trace of sadness flashed across Theresa's face. She wanted to cry miserably when she thought about handing such a world over to her children.

"Look at Sister Cocolia." Seeing Theresa's sad mood, Alex deliberately pointed at Cocolia and said, "Sister was the first in the successor assessment, but she can't be the first in everything."

Cocolia glanced at Alex and didn't refute. She used to be the best in everything. Even in military affairs, she thought she knew more than others. But now...

"Just like my sister, she is not as good as me in economics, art, fighting ability, and management..."

"Alex!"

Kokolia interrupted Alex angrily, but Theresa came out of her sadness and laughed a few times. Alex continued, "But as long as she learns leadership, knows who to put in what position, and understands other people's reports, that's enough. I think such a great guardian will have more time to think about how to lead people out of this snowfield, rather than a smart fool who knows a little bit of everything..."

When I become the Great Guardian, I will let you do everything! Cocolia showed a threatening look, and Theresa nodded and said, "You are right, child. It seems that the education and schedule of you two do need some changes. However, Alex, Mr. Landau is very optimistic about you. You still have a lot to learn as a military commander."

"Please forgive me, Mother."

Look, you can only study hard in front of your mother. Cocolia was just feeling proud when she heard Alex say:

"I can go in and out of the Rift Realm seven times by myself. Commanding others would only hinder us."

Cocolia's mouth twitched, unable to refute.

Theresa was the same. After a moment of silence, she said, "Okay, then don't go."

Alex proudly took out his schedule and made a mark on the military course.

That's pretty good. I have two two-hour classes every day, and it's also good to read books or newspapers in the remaining time.

"Cocolia, you too." Theresa turned to look at Cocolia and said, "If you have any opinions about the courses, or if there is anything else you want to learn, you can tell me. Sending the guardian of generations to military school may not be the right choice."

"I……"

Cocolia didn't know how to answer this sudden question, so she said, "I need to think about it, mother."

She couldn't say that what she was most interested in before was tinkering with some weird things with her best friend Shiluwa, right? In fact, she was very interested in many "high-tech" things.

"Well, it's good to think more and spend some time with your family."

Just like that, after the schedule came to an end, Alex's new life finally got on track. Every morning, he would sleep until he woke up naturally, whistle at Cocolia who insisted on morning exercise outside the window, and "anti-interference training" her. After breakfast, he would go to a history class. Then it was free time, and he could go to the military academy to play with the band with Shiluva who skipped class, or just go home and take a nap. After lunch, he would go to Theresa's office to see if this hardworking mother needed anything. If not, he would play a piano piece for her to cheer her up, drink afternoon tea, and prepare to go to the comprehensive science course.

In the evening, Theresa also adjusted her schedule, adding an hour of family time after dinner, chatting with her adopted son and daughter, and watching Cocolia and Alex bickering - most of the time Cocolia ended up losing. Then before going to bed, she still needed to deal with some government affairs.

Cocolia also said goodbye to annoying social activities, limiting the frequency to once a week, and spent more time on self-training. Although she never mentioned it again, she remembered Alex's words "Go to the Rift and kill seven times in and seven times out." She also understood that having unparalleled military power was enough to solve most of the troubles.

This happy life lasted for a month.

Just one month.

Although Beloberg is like spring all year round and the warmth makes people easily lose their sense of crisis, the Silver Mane Guards have never forgotten that they are always in danger on all sides.

Rift Creature.

These monsters born after the cold wave have gathered in the Echo Corridor, preparing to launch an attack on the Iron Guard restricted area, which is Beloberg's most important line of defense.

The ice and snow devoured the living environment on this planet, but the real enemy was always the remaining antimatter army and the Rift creatures. If it weren't for the ice and snow, the planet might have been slaughtered by the antimatter army. But in recent years, with the expansion of the Rift, the creatures of the Rift are no longer limited to living in the cracks of space.

Every few years, groups of Rift Creatures would attack Beloberg, and the Silver Mane Iron Guards, relying on their power of protection, would keep the enemy out of the "city". In the past battles, they had always won and protected Beloberg. But the price they paid was always extremely heavy.

The area outside the city here is no longer the same as the original one. The former city walls have long been reduced to a stronghold of the Rift. The bustling leisure square and the lively hub are no longer habitable. The habitable area of ​​​​Beloberg has shrunk several times compared to the original time.

"Please, Mr. Landau."

Theresa signed her own Grand Guardian Order, mobilizing most of the Silver Mane Guards, including the lower districts, to the Iron Guard restricted area. Led by Gerard Landau, they assembled heavy troops in the Iron Guard military district and set out towards the Reverberation Corridor to repel this wave of attacks.

"Please forgive me for not being able to come with you this time."

In the past, the Great Guardian would go to the frontline at such times. And Theresa already felt her body weakening. If it were before, she would have died on the frontline, but now, she hoped to take care of the children for a while longer.

"No need to apologize, Lady Theresa." Gerard saluted and said, "I will carry out your will and not retreat a single step!"

"Dad!"

"Mother!"

Just as the door of the office was pushed open, Gerard's daughter Shiluwa and Theresa's daughter Cocolia skipped classes and came here. Cocolia stood still and saluted, saying, "Mother, please allow me to go to the front line as your heir and take your place!"

"Father! Take me with you!" Xiluwa also showed a resolute expression and said, "I am the best mechanic in the school. I am... the daughter of the Langdao family!"

"What are you doing, you two little kids?" Gerard naturally didn't want anything to happen to his family. No one knew what was going on at the front line, and Cocolia was the next heir. Once anything happened to her, it would have a huge impact on Beloberg.

Theresa hesitated for a moment, looked at Cocolia and said, "Please explain your reasons."

She has now figured it out and hopes her children will have more ability to think for themselves.

"I am an excellent warrior, capable of protecting myself, and will not hinder the march. Most importantly," Cocolia said, "the people of Beloberg need a great guardian, and the Silver Mane Iron Guards on the front line also need a great guardian. As the heir, I can inspire the fighting spirit of the soldiers just by being there! Mr. Landau, I will not participate in any command, but I think I have a reason to be on the front line."

Theresa nodded and looked at Randall, while Gerald looked at his daughter and said, "Then what are you going to do?"

"Wherever Cocolia goes, I'll go! It would be so out of place for a little girl like her to be alone in the military camp. Just take me with you! Don't worry, Dad. I'm number one in the Maintenance Technology College!"

"Let them go." Theresa smiled and said, "Let them see a real war while we are still able to protect them."

Chapter 9: Battle in the Iron Guard Penalty Area!

War has never been far away from Belloberg. Even today, the battlefield is always on the edge of the old city wall of Belloberg. The once huge city area has gradually fallen. Even if you are in the upper district, you can hear the occasional counterattack artillery from afar.

All citizens know that the brutal war has begun again.

When the assembled ranks of the Silvermane Iron Guard, mixed with the legions of automatic robots, headed for the Iron Guard restricted area to provide support, all the citizens spontaneously took to the streets, watching these heroes step onto the battlefield to defend their hometown.

"Adolf, come back alive so we can get married!"

"Mickey, mom and dad are waiting for you to come back!"

The Silver Mane Iron Guards were never a group of young men, but a group of iron warriors forged with blood. But after these young men set foot on the battlefield, it was uncertain how many of them would return.

"It's Alex and the Great Guardian. They're over there."

In the middle of the road surrounded by people, Xiluwa and Kokolia walked forward quietly without any special treatment. Many people recognized the next generation of guardians and offered sincere blessings. But Kokolia just smiled and nodded without much response.

Although she had participated in killing world-shattering creatures before, it was always with more people against fewer people. This was her first time on the battlefield. Cocolia was inevitably nervous, and she didn't raise her head until Xiluwa said something.

Theresa smiled and waved at her, and she smiled a little, but when she saw Alex beside her, she rolled her eyes again.

Without him, Alex made faces at her.

You are Theresa's son, how can you do these things in public! Well, even if the public likes your music and interprets everything as a genius's quirk, you still have to pay attention to your image!

After Kokolia waved her fist at Alex, Shiluwa smiled and joked, "Kokolia, you have changed a lot since Alex came."

"Have it?"

Cocolia didn't want to admit that she had lost a lot of her self-control after being spanked.

"I feel alive again." Xiluwa hooked her best friend's shoulder and said, "You used to make me feel like a dull person, haha, but now you're blown away by Alex."