Ruan Mei begged me to go back? I can't go back anymore

"In other words, as long as we find the star core, we can resolve all the crises facing Beloberg?"

“…I’m just saying there’s a possibility.”

"Then do you have a way to seal the star core?"

"We have the means."

"I understand."

Cocolia chuckled.

The morning fog is a little closer and is sensitive by nature.

So one could sense a very faint hint of sarcasm in that laughter.

The boy felt something was strange, but he didn't know what was strange.

After all, from beginning to end, the Great Guardian Cocolia's treatment of the train crew can only be described as warm, kind and friendly.

"I believe you."

"If the disaster is really related to this so-called star core, then you are the hope that Beloberg has been waiting for seven hundred years."

"I am willing to provide all possible assistance to help you find the star core!"

Hearing this, Hayami couldn't help but feel guilty for having even a little doubt about Ms. Cocolia.

Indeed, Ms. Cocolia is an excellent and sincere ruler who lives up to the title of Great Guardian.

Then I can't let her down!

“Thank you for your understanding and support, Ms. Cocolia.”

Hayami raised her right hand to her chest and bowed respectfully.

Sanyueqi and Xing followed suit, only Danheng was still observing the great guardian in front of him.

Cocolia helped the boy up and smiled at him.

"It's getting late. You all have come from afar, so you must be tired, right?"

"I will arrange for you to stay in the most comfortable hotel in the city and have a good sleep. We will discuss the search for the star core in detail tomorrow."

"Thank you, Ms. Cocolia."

Hayami expressed her gratitude again.

But the blonde mature woman shook her head.

"Still so distant, just call me Cocolia."

"Oh... No, that's not good."

Zao Wu was obviously a little shy.

No matter how you look at it, Lady Cocolia is far from her own age.

How can I address myself as an equal?

Seeing this, Cocolia stopped forcing them and watched everyone on the Star Train leave Klippeburg.

Until Danheng, who was at the end of the team, had already stepped out of the hall.

The gates of Klippelburg slammed shut in the hands of the guards.

The Grand Guardian was the only one left in the main hall of Klipper Castle.

The smile that had been on Cocolia's face disappeared completely like ice and snow melting away.

Instead, there was a cold expression that could make people feel cold inside.

Where is the trace of the tenderness from just now?

[…to get him, to possess him, to dominate…]

[In this beautiful...new world, we can't do without...his existence...]

【He will become your...】

[You will... be reborn and embrace... eternity! ]

A strange and distorted rustling sound rang out in this space that should have been silent.

However, only Cocolia could understand its urging, its demands, and its desires.

Just as it is the only one that responds to women's desire.

Cocolia responded to the mysterious existence.

But if seen from the perspective of others, it might look more like the mumbling of a madman.

"...Of course I understand."

"Don't worry, I have a way."

"He...can't escape."

When Cocolia finished speaking, the mysterious voice seemed relieved.

Turned into nothingness and disappeared without a trace.

In the huge Klippe Castle, Cocolia stood in the illusory light that was highlighted by the shadows.

The slender back looks so lonely and desolate.

………………

After leaving Kripal Castle, the train crew met the Silver Mane Guard's guard officer, Jeppard, again.

What a pity, he is actually a very nice, honest, handsome young man with blond hair.

But Sanyueqi and Xing stayed with Zaowu for a long time.

Not to mention Jeppard, even Danheng, a cool and handsome guy who should be the most popular among girls, gradually made them feel mediocre.

So, once the threshold is raised, it will be difficult to lower it.

Therefore, their attitude towards Jeppard was very natural, and there was no possibility of them being infatuated with him like little girls.

Jeppard treated Zao Wu and others with courtesy.

On the premise that the Great Guardian sees them as allies rather than enemies.

"The Great Guardian seems to favor you. I have received orders not to restrict your actions anymore."

"You can travel freely in Belloberg without worry."

"I would recommend that you visit the Eternal Winter Monument first. It is the most symbolic landmark of Beloberg."

"If you are interested in music, you can also go to the Perpetual Motion Mechanical House. There will occasionally be outdoor performances there. As for the performers..."

Jeppard's eyes wandered for a moment, and he quickly changed the subject.

"Finally, if you want to stay at the Goethe Hotel, please remember to avoid the alley next to it where the Iron Guards are stationed. There are strange world-splitting monsters in there that may harm you."

"I have official business to attend to and will be returning to the station soon. I hope you enjoy your stay in Beloberg."

"Goodbye, Sir Jeppard."

Zaowu said goodbye politely, and Jeppard smiled at him gently.

Sanyueqi and Xing looked at each other and saw helplessness in each other's eyes.

Who can blame their Zao Wu for being so popular with both men and women?

Please note that the "suitable for both men and women" here refers to the aspect of favorability.

It seems that Hayami can naturally win everyone's favor, but he himself is not aware of this!

"I feel like I need to teach Hayami some lessons..."

March 7th pretended to be in deep thought.

"Teach, teach?"

After hearing this, Zao Wu looked confused and at a loss.

"Yes, I have to make you realize how dangerous your beauty is. It is like a criminal who can set fire to other people's hearts at any time and anywhere!"

"A heart-burning arsonist like you must be sentenced to 'seven years in prison'!"

"As for what 'seven sentences' means, of course it's because of Sister March Seven..."

"I think it would be better to change it to 'no seven sentences'."

"Xing! Don't tear down my stage!"

Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, Dan Heng had to step in and bring the topic back on track.

"Let's discuss the next itinerary first."

"Should we follow the Great Guardian's instructions and go to the hotel to rest, or should we follow Jeppard's advice and tour the Belloberg area?"

Upon hearing this, Zao Wu was about to speak, but Dan Heng raised his hand to stop him.

"Hayagiri, you have to speak last, otherwise those two guys will definitely agree with your suggestion."

"……Feel sorry."

Hayami felt guilty about the influence she had on the team.

"Fool, the ones who should be sorry are those two idiots."

March 7: "Who is the idiot?"

Xing: "It's obviously just one!"

As soon as he finished speaking, tension ignited between Sanyueqi and Xing again.

Ignoring them, Dan Heng continued to express his own thoughts.

"I'm going to go back to the hotel to check in and rest."

March 7 said after thinking for a moment.

"As for me...I will probably go and see the Eternal Winter Monument."

"After all, it's the iconic building of Belloberg!"

Every time I travel to a new place, Sanyueqi will check in and take photos in front of the most famous attractions.

Because for her, that was the most memorable moment of the trip!

Xing took out his Galaxy baseball bat and smiled coolly.

"I want to go to the rift over there and take a look."

"Monsters? If there's one, I'll kill a pair. If there's two, I'll kill, kill, kill!"

"...You really are the one who goes there even though you know there is a tiger there."

"What about the morning mist?"

Everyone looked at Hayami expectantly, hoping that he would give an answer that matched their own.

Zao Wu was a little nervous, but with the encouragement of her brother Dan Heng, she bravely expressed her decision.

"I...want to go take a look inside the machinery room."

"Hey, is Hayami interested in music?"

"Then I have to recommend Miss Mockingbird's "Free a Heart from Sorrow" to you!"

San Yueqi has a wide range of interests, including games, music, animation, etc. It will never be boring to be with her.

"If I have time, I'll listen."

Hayami would listen to other people's advice seriously.

If someone recommended the sword techniques in the game to him, he would probably try hard to learn them.

In this way, everyone made their own decisions.

Go take photos and check in on March 7th, and go challenge the world rift.

Danheng went back to the hotel to rest, but most likely he hid away and read a book.

And Hayami walked towards the low-key-looking "perpetual motion mechanical house" in the distance.