Xingtie, started with a guitar, and made a living by singing

"I believe you all are aware that within the vast starry sky lie majestic beings known as Star Gods. Their mere existence can bring about miracles unimaginable to humanity, and the Star God Klipper, the symbol of their existence, is one of the objects of our faith.

Inspired by Him, the city builders established Beloberg, protecting the flame of civilization from natural disasters and cold waves. And Lord Barbatos, with the wind of opportunity and hope, spread the flame of hope, forming a wildfire of resistance against unfair fate, ultimately dispelling the cold wave and giving people a beautiful, new world.

As the three of them listened, she pushed her glasses up slightly, her tone tinged with reverence.

“Therefore, although we are not sure whether Lord Barbatos is a Star God, we are still willing to put him in the same order as the Star God of Protection, Krippo.

The palace, symbolizing Lord Barbatos, is still under construction, but the church, thanks to a voluntary donation from the owner of the Goethe Hotel, has been renovated and is now operational. If you're interested, you can visit it later."

"We will. After all, for the Nameless Guest—"Explore," "Understand," "Build," and "Connect"—these are all our goals. Being able to delve deeper into such legends would be a huge benefit to us."

Walter also nodded formally.

Naturally, he became even more curious about the Lord Barbatos that Pella mentioned.

Being able to change the natural environment of an entire planet makes him a very powerful Herrscher even in his hometown. Looking at the universe, there are many people who can do this, but this is an empty conclusion based on the huge base number.

Moreover, what the other party did was not simply to dispel the cold wave. According to the information gathered along the way, this planet was a severely affected area that had been eroded by the Rift for hundreds of years, and this was the only remaining space for human activities.

Being able to suppress the star core with its own power, dispel the cold wave, and bring new life to the dead world that has been invaded by wind and snow for a long time, to be honest—

If it were him, it would not be difficult to suppress the star core if he was prepared, but he was far inferior to the other party in subsequent processing, which was not a shameful thing.

Moreover, from the thousands of winds that are everywhere in the sky, one can feel that the seeds of freedom have been sown in the city, and people who are imprisoned by fate finally have the right to choose.

But Barbatos, who was revered as a god, never issued any decree...

Don’t you want to order people to pursue freedom in the name of the God of Liberty?

Walter, who is quite sentimental and has a middle school mentality, simply felt that this trip was worth the money.

"Then, we will go see the Lord Guardian. Please prepare your words in advance. Her time is valuable, and she has many other matters to attend to within the city, so please be as concise as possible in explaining your needs."

"Eh, eh?! Are we going in now? Isn't that a bit too fast? Can I find a place to freshen up first?"

San Yueqi covered her mouth and felt that everything was so smooth that it didn't seem like an adventure. She came here as if she was shopping, and then met the top leader.

"After all, we are in the post-disaster reconstruction period, and the city should pay more attention to a practical and refined style."

Danheng fully agrees with this.

"That's fine too. I believe we will have a pleasant negotiation."

Walter nodded, and at the same time, as if remembering something, he asked aloud.

"By the way, Miss Pella, are there any etiquette we should be aware of? After all, we have no intention of offending anyone, and adapting to local customs is part of what a nameless guest should do."

"Don't feel constrained. The Lord Guardian doesn't care about formalities. Besides, since you're new here, it's normal for you to be unfamiliar with Beloberg's etiquette."

Pera also raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and her smile was pleasing to the heart.

"Besides, she would be glad to talk to you, as you have seen a greater freedom."

These words naturally made the nameless guests feel favorable towards this guardian whom they had never met but had always heard of.

"Alright. Now that everyone is fully prepared, please follow me. I believe Lieutenant Seele should have almost finished handing over his mission to the Guardian—"

This was the reason why Pella had replaced Xier as the "tour guide". After all, he was the leader of the expedition team, and he still had to report on the mission after the mission was completed.

Although Xier is currently only a lieutenant due to restrictions of the rules, his rights are almost equal to those of the Jeppard garrison officer, and he is qualified to meet the guardian directly.

After following Pella into the fortress-like castle, the first thing everyone felt was a sense of grandeur, but this brief sensory stimulation was quickly dispelled, and was replaced by a sense of solemnity.

The tiled floor that had been swept so clean that one could almost see a person's reflection, the deep red carpet that was solemn, and the silver-maned iron guards standing on both sides with upright postures further deepened the serious atmosphere. Even the lively March Seventh was suppressed.

At this moment, she was following Dan Heng and Walter cautiously, fearing that she would accidentally touch upon some strange taboos of theirs, and then a large group of people would suddenly rush out from both sides of the corridor and make a mess of them.

When everyone arrived at the hall, they could see Seele arguing with the guardian.

"...I've already explained to you that it's not that I'm unwilling to open the city's borders to the outside world, but we're still unsure whether there will still be hidden dangers left over from the ancient wars outside after the cold wave subsides."

The guardian wasn't the kind-faced old lady San Yueqi had imagined. Instead, she was quite young, with silver hair as white as the moon, gleaming brightly in the afternoon light outside the window. Her gentle face embodied the loyalty and fortitude of a soldier, yet possessed the grace and grace of a princess.

At this moment, she was folding her hands under her chin, her tone solemn.

"During this critical period, if we allow people to rapidly expand outward without authorization, whether they stumble into minefields laid at that time or encounter any remaining soldiers of the Legion of Destruction, it could bring danger to people."

"So, didn't I tell you? Just let me take the others to check it out. We'll have to get out sooner or later! With a cautious personality like you, how can you even talk about pursuing freedom—"

"Seeking freedom is not the same as acting without planning or rashly. As someone who walks with God, you should know how difficult our journey has been. Therefore, we must not betray His will and cause unnecessary harm to those He loves!"

"Plans, plans again... Why is your mind so full of these endless calculations? You talk about these things, but isn't it just a manifestation of your excessive desire for control?"

Seele changed her previous easy-going attitude and seemed to have accumulated a lot of dissatisfaction with Bronya.

"...Okay, Xier. A visitor has arrived. We'll talk about this later. Could you please go see him first?"

Bronya was not surprised by her behavior. When Seele got anxious, she would lack consideration, which was commonly known as her stubborn and single-minded character.

They had no idea how many times they had had similar arguments, but they shouldn't continue to act like a spoiled brat in front of outsiders.

Xier also glanced at the unknown guests behind her, twirled the ends of her hair a little anxiously, and snorted sullenly, which was considered as her agreement.

After she left, Pella spoke up at the right moment: "Master Guardian—I have brought the three 'outsiders' mentioned in the report to see you."

"Yes. I've heard the details from Xi'er. You've done a great job, Pella. Now, let me talk to these visitors from outer space."

After Pera also left, Bronya was able to receive the three outsiders.

As far as first impressions go, it's pretty good.

Whether it's the combination of men and women, or the calm and confident temperament on their bodies, it really doesn't seem like something a liar can fake.

Bronya didn't hesitate to smile, and under everyone's gaze, she spoke softly.

"Welcome, unknown guests from the stars. I am Bronya Rand, guardian of Beloberg. I am here to listen to your wishes—"

"Greetings, respected Guardian. Our purpose here is to investigate the root cause of this planet's changes. When we arrived earlier, we heard Miss Seele and Miss Pella mention that Beloberg was once on the verge of destruction, and even the cold wave was only recently successfully dispelled."

Walter did not make the same mistake as the last time he met Xier. At that time, he could have explained it by saying that there was a younger generation who looked very similar to him, but now he had to say that the other person's guardian also looked very similar to his heir, even if it was not a lie to him.

But the other person's senses will definitely be reduced because of this. In such an important first meeting, he doesn't want to delay the journey and add a lot of trouble because of his own nostalgia for the old relationship.

"You're right. All this is thanks to Lord Klipper and Barbatos. It's their presence that has rekindled people's fighting spirit and made them dare to fight against fate."

For this young guardian girl, the latter is probably much more important than the former.

After Walter thought about this, he said honestly without hiding his purpose: "In that case, could you introduce us to this Lord Barbatos? We admire such living legends very much. If we can see him in person, it would be worth the trip."

"..."

In response to this, Bronya did not agree as she appeared to be so easy-going. Instead, she stared at them with a scrutinizing look.

This sudden feeling of oppression made Sanyueqi and Danheng subconsciously alert. They had experienced situations before where they seemed to be talking well on the surface, but the other party suddenly turned against them.

When the two surrounded Uncle Yang and were ready to break out at any time, Walter coughed lightly, signaling them not to show their vigilance so directly.

He didn't think that this person, whose appearance and name were so similar to the child in his memory, or the guardian of the people, would do such a two-faced thing.

If there were any misunderstandings, they would be explained clearly and resolved promptly. If action was truly necessary, he was confident he could escort them away. Furthermore, the Star Dome Railway was still waiting in outer space; with just one coordinate, they could be transported back at any time.

The worst-case scenario would be for Jizi to display the railgun as a deterrent. In terms of security, judging solely from the external strength revealed by this city, except for Lord Barbatos, whose true identity is unknown, the rest of the people are not yet at the level of supermodels.

In this case, instead of appearing timid or wary, it is better to stick to your heart and tell the other party in a serious and firm manner that you are not someone to be trifled with either.

As expected, although it could be seen that several people were more or less restrained, Bronya did not get angry, but just spoke frankly.

"I'm sorry. Lord Barbatos is very important to Beloberg, so I can't approve your request to meet him until you have my full approval. I hope you can understand—"

The answer was not surprising. After all, this was a treasure related to human beings. Who would easily show such an important thing to a stranger? If she really agreed without thinking, Walter would worry about being involved in some conspiracy.

However, since the other party disagreed, there was nothing he could do, so Walter had to settle for second best.

"Is that so... Although it's a pity, we understand. However, to be honest, we have a humble request. Could you please allow us to set up some weather data collection equipment outside the city?"

"Excuse me, what is the purpose?"

"We need to analyze certain particles in the atmosphere to observe the causes of such drastic climate change. More specifically, it's a matter of loyalty to someone who has entrusted us with this task. Of course, don't worry—we promise not to cause any damage to the existing environment; we're simply collecting data for observation."

Walter pushed his glasses and told the other party the truth without reservation.

And Bronya nodded after thinking for a moment.

"Since we're just observing environmental data, I think it's fine. However, please be careful and avoid approaching the ancient battlefield area north of the city. There are likely some remnants of the past there, and encountering unnecessary danger would be disastrous."

"Thanks for the reminder. We will be mindful of placing beacons in safe areas."

"Okay, I trust you. I'll arrange for Pella Intelligence Officer to provide you with some assistance to help you complete your observation mission as quickly as possible."

In this regard, Bronya seemed very accommodating.

The atmosphere of the conversation was quite lively.

Then, as if a switch had been pressed, after the formal meeting ended, Bronya asked the Iron Guards to bring chairs to the few people and turned to the topic of things outside the sky.

Like a diligent student, her fantasy of the universe has a hint of fairy-tale innocence.

Some of them also asked where Lord Barbatos's hometown might be from.

Walter also learned from this that the other party was also from another planet, but there were too many planets that met the requirements for the hometown that Bronya mentioned.

Even his home planet looks similar. Although it always appears to be shining in the sediment of memory, it is undeniable that this galaxy has accommodated too many such bright and dazzling civilizations.

Only after she learned a lot of common sense about the interstellar universe from Walter did Bronya breathe a sigh of satisfaction.

San Yue Qi and Dan Heng were the occasional conversation partners, especially when the former revealed that she was rescued from the six-phase ice by the train crew members, the other party was both surprised and happy for her.

"You are very lucky to have met such like-minded friends."

"Hehe. We've always had good luck on March 7th!"

San Yue Qi's smile is a little naive, but it does give people a sense of friendliness that makes them let down their guard.

Bronya was somewhat reminded of that slacking bard...

But Wendy's smile was even more annoying, making people want to pinch his face and give him a good lecture.

However, she did not indulge in memories for too long. Instead, she glanced at the clock hanging in the room and stood up.

"It's getting late. I'm sure you're all exhausted after traveling all the way from Star Journey to Beloberg. I'll arrange for you to stay in the most comfortable hotel in the city. Please get a good night's sleep."

I will invite you all to dinner tomorrow at noon. I will probably have some new questions for you then, so please feel free to ask me."

Walter nodded with satisfaction when he heard this. This way of teaching students really made him miss it, so he would not refuse to help the other party.

"Guardian, you're too kind. This is just common sense among interstellar travelers. I believe that once Beloberg reconnects with the interstellar world, it will soon return to its former prosperity."

"—I hope so. While we hesitate to assume ill will towards anyone who comes, Beloberg... it is a white beast that is both ancient and young, ancient enough to require protection, yet too young to survive on its own."

Bronya shook her head slightly, her eyes serious.

"No matter what, this common sense is very helpful for us to establish ourselves in the interstellar world. Without it, we will ultimately find it difficult to break free from the limitations of earthly life, look at the universe objectively, and understand true freedom."

"It's okay. The train will stay in Beloberg for a while. If the Guardian has any questions, please feel free to come to us. Based on our principles, we will not hesitate to help."

Under the gazes of Dan Heng and San Yue Qi, Walter took on this somewhat troublesome task. However, for this man who once regarded saving the world as his own philosophy, it was just a matter of "reviewing the past to learn new things."

"Thank you, unknown guests from outer space. I think I have some confidence in you, but please give us some time to prepare. Lord Barbatos also needs to be informed of this matter."

After the peaceful negotiation between the two parties came to an end, the three of them left together. Bronya also sighed deeply, looking towards the Goethe Hotel and the West Wind Church, and she murmured softly to herself.

"As expected, you've arrived, guests from the galaxy. Perhaps, as you said, Wendy, sometimes... freedom also carries a heavier responsibility."

Chapter 5: The singing singer ran away! (K subscription required)

After leaving the solemn and majestic Krippenburg, the group also met Pella who was waiting outside.

She greeted everyone, "It seems Lady Bronya favors you. I've also received orders not to restrict your movements, and I will also be responsible for helping you complete your observation mission."

Meteorological observation data is actually something that intelligence officers need to pay attention to and collect, especially before the cold wave subsides. In order to formulate more rigorous counterattack tactics, people in the meteorological department will conduct surveys in advance to avoid letting soldiers start fighting in bad weather.

Although these fruits of labor submitted either became waste paper in the office or became the words used by the experts at the Beloberg Weather Forecasting Institute to appease the public.

"Hehe. Lady Bronya, although she has a strong leadership aura, is actually quite reasonable. But thanks to Pyrrha for cheering us on beforehand!"

Sanyueqi touched his smooth chin, his tone full of approval.

"Huh... I guess I was able to help you guys?"

Pyra pushed her round-frame glasses and said with some surprise.

"After all, you told us roughly what kind of personality the Guardian has. As far as the results of the conversation are concerned, we are both quite satisfied."