Star Dome Railway, why are they also simulating!

Cocolia's tone was low, and her violet eyes were filled with gloom:

"Every word written in history is cold...Beloberg's history is like an anthill flooded by a flood. It is just a story of a group of small people who desperately hold on to the little spark of literature in the despair of facing doomsday."

"I am not a qualified Great Guardian. As Beloberg's last line, I didn't protect anyone. Instead, I let the entire city fall towards the cliff. I even kicked it consciously a few times, hoping that it would collapse completely and fall to the bottom of the valley."

"You may think I'm cruel and heartless...but what else can I do?"

Cocolia curled her lips in self-deprecation and laughed silently:

"Like all the great guardians before him, he endured the malice of the star core alone, concealed the existence of the star core, deceived everyone into burning their dreams and lives, added bricks and tiles to this crumbling city, and forced it to not collapse completely?"

"This can't be called protection at all... Perhaps the Great Guardian's duty was never to protect Beloberg. He was just deceiving everyone while bearing the despair alone."

The image on the screen paused, and a few simple option boxes popped up:

[Cocolia briefly confessed part of her speech. Facing her words, you decided—]

[1. Question.]

"Failure is just another interpretation of success. Even if the ending of the story is shrouded in despair, there will always be people who look forward to the dawn of hope... How can finding hope in despair not be called protection? You are not a qualified great guardian at all, Cocolia."]

【2. Understanding.】

"Well, I have to admit that the future that Beloberg faces is indeed cold and full of despair. As the great guardian who protects Beloberg, no one can protect you in the face of this despair... All of this you have done is not entirely your fault."]

【3. Don't say anything and let Cocolia continue her confession.】

Looking at the options on the light screen, Ron frowned and chose option number one without hesitation.

He was bound to interrupt Cocolia - the reason was simple, he and Cocolia were essentially in a negotiation, he couldn't let Cocolia keep confessing, he had to interject a few words to take control of the initiative in the negotiation.

And after making this decision, it becomes clear whether to choose option one or option two.

Why should I empathize with Cocolia? No matter what, everything she did was the most despicable betrayal of Beloberg...

Ron had already questioned Cocolia's choice... He wanted to hear what reasons Cocolia could give that would make people feel that her actions were reasonable.

The option box on the light screen faded away, and the picture on it continued to play:

"How can finding hope in despair not be called protection?"

Ron frowned and interrupted Cocolia in a cold tone:

“Failure is just another interpretation of success. Even if the ending of a story is shrouded in despair, there will always be people who look forward to the dawn of hope... Before total failure, there is always a chance to save the world, hiding in the dark and waiting to meet you.”

"But because you think that doing so is deceiving, you throw away everyone's sincerity towards Beloberg, force everyone to death, and intend to destroy Beloberg to accompany your stupidity?"

"You are not qualified to be a great guardian, Cocolia."

Ron's questioning and rebukes were not restrained at all. His cold tone and words turned into steel knives, sounding extremely piercing.

But it seemed that she had expected to be reprimanded by Ron. Cocolia was not affected at all, as if she was in the spring breeze. She accepted Ron's criticism very calmly, nodded seriously, and said:

"That's right, Ron, I am indeed not a qualified Great Guardian."

"I piled everyone's future on top of everything, and pushed the crumbling Beloberg towards the edge of the cliff, waiting for the city to be completely destroyed... But there was a reason."

"No matter how stupid I am, I can't drag the entire Beloberg to destruction just because I don't want to deceive everyone... Beloberg can definitely survive, and even survive for quite a long time."

As Cocolia spoke, a flash of memory flashed across her eyes:

"I just... found a better option than just lingering on."

"The star core promised me a brand new world - you may find this a little funny. After all, most of the disasters on this planet are caused by the star core. Even if it is a promise, it is just a sugar-coated bullet from the enemy. How can we believe that it can really do it?"

"But..." Cocolia said, glancing at the exquisite portraits in the corridor of Krippenburg, which depicted each generation of the Rand family, that is, the previous great guardians of Beloberg.

"That's what our most beloved first Great Guardian, Lady Alisa Rand, did."

"When the Antimatter Army was losing the battle, Alisa prayed to the core of the planet, and the planet was dyed pure white, and the Antimatter Army was frozen in ice."

"I have repeatedly consulted the City Builder's files... [Destruction] Nanook sought rebirth after destruction. He did indeed ignite planet after planet in the sea of ​​stars. Civilization turned into embers under the iron hoof of the antimatter army, but new life grew in these ashes, and did not lead to [Destruction]'s eradication."

"The star core only has an unclear relationship with the Star God Nanook of Destruction. Perhaps it also carries out Nanook's will. It promised me a new world after destruction."

"It is indeed possible to realize the wish. Although the method is simple and crude, and there will be completely unknown side effects, it is still a feasible path... This is much better than lingering on and treating everyone's dreams and lives as bricks and tiles."

As she spoke, Cocolia's eyes lit up with anticipation again, as if she was recalling the infinite possibilities her previous decision would bring, and her tone was full of sincerity:

"I just wanted to take a gamble."

The image on the screen paused again, and a new option box appeared on it:

[1. Question.]

"Your feasible path is to take everyone and jump into the fire pit? You are not betting on a new future at all. You are just too stupid to believe in the temptation of the star core!"]

【2. Understanding.】

"This... is indeed somewhat credible. Carrying the despair passed down from generation to generation by the previous great guardian, facing the future where Beloberg will eventually be silent in the wind and snow, betting on the new world brought by the star core may be a good choice."]

【3. Don't say anything and let Cocolia continue her confession.】

Looking at the options on the light screen, Ron hesitated for a moment, not knowing how to start.

For the first time, Cocolia's confession moved him somewhat.

To be honest, in the original story, there is no such detailed mental journey of Cocolia... If you only know the original story, in Ron's view, Cocolia is just a simple lunatic, a rotten person who wants to drag everyone into the fire pit and go to destruction.

But now it seems that Cocolia's approach is just to survive from death, but it is a bit radical...

Indeed, [Destruction] Nanook's destiny is to clean up civilization and pursue rebirth after destruction. No matter how the new world promised by the star core is realized, there is indeed a high probability of success.

Well... this is the first time I can understand Cocolia's approach a little.

Thinking this in his mind, Ron chose option number two.

The option box on the screen faded away, and the picture continued to play:

"So, that's what you wanted."

Ron was silent for a moment. "Carrying the despair passed down from generation to generation by the previous great guardian, facing the future where Beloberg will eventually be silent in the wind and snow, betting on the new world brought by the star core may be a good choice."

"Yes, it is indeed a good choice..." Cocolia said with emotion, but suddenly changed the subject: "But that is when there is no better choice."

She looked at Ron seriously, her eyes full of expectation:

"You have a way to save the world, right, Ron?"

"Your method must be much safer and more stable than gambling on the new world brought by the star core... I hope that Beloberg can move forward under your control and embrace a future of true revival without relying on external things."

"I do want to save the world, Ron."

The image on the screen faded, and a new note appeared on it:

[As the only lone walker in the end times who carries all despair, Cocolia tells you everything. ]

[She believes that you can bring light to this world and a new future to Beloberg, so she hopes that Beloberg can get your leadership...]

[Event: "Confession of the Doomsday Lone Walker" has been completed, and you have obtained the inherent option——]

[1. Nod.]

You acknowledged Cocolia's expectations of you, and you were confident that you could save the world.

After selecting this option, the 18th Great Guardian of Beloberg, Cocolia Rand, will abdicate to you and try to promote the peaceful integration of the upper and lower zones. 】

[2. Shake your head.]

You refuted Cocolia's expectations of you, you didn't think you could save the world.

After choosing this option, Cocolia will lose her trust in you and will choose another way to accomplish her goal. 】

Abdicate directly? And try to promote the peaceful integration of the upper and lower levels?

Can Cocolia really do this?

Ron was actually a little touched for a moment - he didn't expect to receive such good treatment from Cocolia. It seemed that his prejudice against her really needed to be changed. She really wanted to save Beloberg, but she just took the wrong path...

But why does she trust me so much?

Ron couldn't help but fall into deep thought for a moment - Cocolia's behavior always made Ron feel a little strange, as if she knew Ron before...

Even the star core Cocolia, which theoretically few people know about, was assumed to be known by Ron, and he directly brought it out as a topic of conversation...

Although theoretically, as the leader of the lower area, it is natural for Ron to know about the star core with the presence of Svaro, but Ron still always feels that something is not right. However, he can't quite figure out what is wrong. It feels like he is just one step away from figuring it out completely, but he is still stuck here and can't figure it out.

He could only think that it was Sambo's influence that changed Cocolia's appearance...but this made Ron feel a little weird.

What exactly did Sambo brag to Cocolia that made Cocolia trust his abilities so much and believe that he could definitely save Beloberg?

Moreover, what Sambo did did not create any obstacles for him at all. Instead, it tried its best to help him integrate the upper and lower districts... Ron began to doubt whether Sambo was doing charity work.

But it is true that he stole the blessed berries and left a threatening note. Theoretically, he shouldn't have done this...

Ron was completely puzzled and could only attribute it to Sambo's deliberate act when arranging the drama as a masked fool.

But regardless of whether this was Sambo's arrangement, Ron could not refuse Cocolia - integrating the upper and lower districts was a must, and Cocolia could achieve this, which was already the best situation, and Ron would never refuse.

If it was really arranged by Sambo, then the worst that could happen would be to deal with it as it came - one couldn't be so suspicious as to not even accept such a benefit.

Ron thought so and chose option number one.

The option box on the light screen faded away, and a new note popped up:

[You have completed the negotiation with Cocolia.]

[You all returned to the tense battle line. Under everyone's expectant gaze, Cocolia calmly announced a simple thing—]

[“The upper and lower districts need peaceful integration, and Ron’s ability is extraordinary. I will promote the peaceful integration of the upper and lower districts, and prepare to conduct the abdication ceremony to hand over the position of the Great Guardian to Ron.”]

[Cocolia's two words broke the silence of the night sky. ]

【Everyone was boiling with excitement because of her words. 】

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Late night in Klippeburg.

After announcing his abdication, Cocolia dealt with the dense and complicated government affairs, prepared for the handover, and was ready to completely hand over all power to Ron.

Tired, she lay down on the bed in Klippelberg, just as she was about to take a good rest...

A man in a black windbreaker and a smiley mask stood at the door of the room and greeted her briskly.

This was her first meeting with the Masked Fool.

Chapter 4 - Ron: I don't want anyone to interrupt me from building my empire (k)

[Late at night, Ron led the army to break through the blockade between the upper and lower areas, and headed to the upper area through the core hub.]

[As a military doctor, you follow the army to the upper area. When you step on the ground, dense gun muzzles are pointed at the entrance to the lower area.]

[The Silver Mane Iron Guards are waiting for your invasion in full battle array. The Great Guardian Cocolia stands at the exit of the subway station, leaning on a spear and looking majestic.]

[The conflict between the upper and lower districts is about to break out. She asks for negotiations with the leader of the Earth Fire Organization, Ron, and is willing to put herself in danger for this, showing her sincerity.]

Looking at the words on the light screen, Natasha couldn't help but frown.

Why does the Great Guardian know about the lower areas?

In the last simulation, when the upper area was attacked from the lower area, there was no response from the upper area at all. It was obvious that the Great Guardian had no information channel to know about the lower area...

But this time, they were able to prepare before the army in the lower area opened up the passage, and the army was waiting in wait... What was the difference between this simulation and the previous one that caused this to happen?

Natasha pondered for a long time, and suddenly remembered the stolen blessed berries and the thief who left the smiley mask - if there really was someone who could tip off the upper district, then that person could only be this thief.

Natasha couldn't help but feel a headache when she thought of this. The simulation that had been going smoothly this time finally encountered its fair share of setbacks...

The trouble this time was essentially a remnant of the theft of the blessed berries last time. The thief was obviously determined to go against them, otherwise he would not have informed the Great Guardian and hindered their integration of the upper and lower areas.

As for the negotiations mentioned by the Great Guardian?

Natasha did not trust this at all - as a graduate of the Beloberg Medical School, Natasha was an outstanding student. The gap between the upper and lower class areas was huge back then. For the sake of the lives of people in the lower class area, she gave up her bright future in the upper class area and was willing to go to the poor and backward lower class area to provide assistance.

And Cocolia betrayed all the people who were willing to go to the lower areas... Whether they were miners digging the earth's marrow or people who voluntarily went to the lower areas to help with construction, all of them became the targets of Cocolia's betrayal and became victims of Cocolia's goal.

Cocolia was able to do such a thing before, so how could we believe in her so-called negotiations in such a tense situation now?

Even though she completely disregarded life and death and seemed sincere, Natasha did not trust Cocolia at all and always felt that she would stab her in the back.

But if we don't negotiate peace, if a war really breaks out under the current circumstances, the problems will be too big...