I, on the Starry Sky Railway, change everything

The current effects of the rift are not enough to cause the Star Train, which is currently in near-Earth orbit, to lose contact with passengers traveling to planets.

If the situation on Yalilo-VI changes, the train can break through the antimatter legion's encirclement just like it did on the space station, creating a new path.

Actually, sending a message to Pam would have been the same, but Hua Yi knew Dan Heng's past and treated it as if he was recuperating and waiting to confront his inner conflicts at the next destination, so he said a few words on his behalf.

The team members were thus decided, and the relevant personnel set off immediately.

The train remained in the near-Earth orbit of Yalilo-VI, and with the help of the power of destiny, Himeko, Huayi, March 7th and Xing landed within the selected landing area.

It's still bitterly cold here.

The wind and snow raged across the land, covering everything in the wilderness in pure white, giving this otherwise pristine color a sense of desolation and sorrow.

Even the few remaining hardy trees are now just bare trunks, devoid of any greenery, making it impossible to tell whether they are stubbornly alive or have completely withered away.

"—This really is a frozen wasteland."

On March 7th, a sentiment was expressed, and the stars followed suit.

"It's really icy and snowy."

"Repeater, you!"

"I just couldn't think of a better word."

The gray-haired girl drooped her eyes in grievance, having already become familiar with the self-proclaimed reliable senior train driver.

"Why don't we land directly in the center instead of staying on the outer perimeter?"

"Because a small three months ago fell from the sky and damaged the Taikang Stadium, I later experienced half a month of voluntary labor to explore the way of development."

"Hey, Himeko-neechan, please don't bring up my embarrassing past in public."

Faced with the embarrassed and stomping-foot March 7th, Hua Yi kindly changed the subject.

"I think there's nothing wrong with being appropriately cautious during the expansion process."

"Yes, yes, you really know how to talk! Let's go, bravely explore the unknown—that's the spirit of pioneering!"

They didn't have to go far before a monster from a rift rushed towards the four people in the snowfield.

Frost Crystal Creatures are crystalline elements that wander through the rifts. They possess only the simplest instincts, bringing low temperatures and freezing to their surroundings, and their appearance resembles that of birds.

Without Hua Yi summoning the Flame Sword, Xing Yi's baseball bat was enough to eliminate an enemy of this caliber.

Even the distant flock of frost-crystal birds vanished under the rain of arrows on March 7th.

"The erosion of the star core has not yet covered this area, but the Rift Monsters are already roaming around. The situation is not optimistic."

"Take this opportunity to eliminate more monsters around here, as a way to relieve the pressure on the residents of Arilo-VI."

As Xing spoke, he charged toward the Frost Crystal Creature further away, bat in hand, his fighting spirit palpable.

Compared to the breeding swarm of Starshattering King Worms splitting off from the confined compartment, the so-called Rift Monsters were far too easy to deal with. They didn't have an overwhelming number, unpredictable self-destructions, or corrosive acid splashing everywhere.

Xing was initially worried that the enemies they would encounter in the future would become stronger and stronger, making it difficult to protect Hua Yi as Estádio had suggested, and she herself would end up being the one being protected.

In retrospect, this icy planet seems more like a beginner's village than the Black Tower space station.

Watch me show you my skills!

With the power of destiny and the star core flowing through her body, the girl entered Stardust Ace Mode, rushed into the area where the monsters from the Rift Realm gathered, and began to slaughter them.

As Xingxing excitedly destroyed the most ordinary frost crystal creations among the rift monsters, Hua Yi knew she was handling it with ease and wouldn't get into any danger.

On the contrary, we encountered a problem that was neither too big nor too small.

For a long time, a certain destiny path, which has been intentionally avoided due to the overly human-like nature of its corresponding star deity, has been emanating fluctuations ahead.

Chapter 144 Sambo, Jepard

There was a destiny in which Hua Yi made direct contact with his star god in the simulated universe and achieved a dialogue, but after returning to reality, he showed no intention of exploring it further.

Because that star god is truly capable of anything.

Now, facing the snowdrift that stood squarely in front of him, looking completely abnormal, and the aura of a destined traveler, Hua Yi remained silent for a moment before stepping forward and pulling out the thing hidden inside.

"Can you tell me, in this vast snowfield, a place where monsters from different realms roam, why are you hiding alone in a snowdrift, not moving?"

"Ouch!"

The man in the snowdrift had blue hair and innocently spread his hands after being pulled out by Hua Yi.

"Dude, is it really that serious? Going into the snow isn't a big deal."

“The Frost Crystal Creation did not completely surround this place, and you can leave in a safe direction at any time. The current situation is very suspicious.”

"Haha, it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding! It's my fault for appearing so abruptly, it's no wonder I was suspected. With so many monsters around, I didn't have the energy to think about how to escape, I was already panicking... Has Commander Jepard arrived? I'm quite familiar with him."

"Who?"

On March 7th, Hua Yi asked in bewilderment, knowing that this was essentially the same as giving the answer, "We don't know Jepard."

"Now that my companions have eliminated the Rift Monster and helped you escape danger while you were hiding in the snow, let's skip the unnecessary tests and move on to the next step."

"Sambokoski, nice to meet you! You don't look like Silvermane Iron Guards to me, so you're colleagues."

"That phrase about peers is quite meaningful."

"No, no, I'm just an ordinary merchant. You all look extraordinary. Could it be that you've gotten lost in this freezing weather? The City of Preservation, the City of Eternity, the only fortress for mankind to resist the cold wave, the city of Beloborg with all sorts of prestigious titles, is in that direction."

Sangbo rubbed his hands together and gave Huayi directions with a sincere expression.

Hoshi and March 7th didn't see anything wrong with it, but Himeko frowned.

If Beloberg is the only remaining human settlement on Yalilo-VI, the planet's native inhabitants should know everything about it without needing any special introduction.

However, Sambodo's mention of those titles suggests that the group came from outer space, rather than being natives of Arilo-VI.

So, "colleague" doesn't mean literally; it implies that he's not a Belloberg person either?

Himeko pondered for a moment before figuring out the intricacies of the situation. Becoming wary, she stepped forward to stand beside Hua Yi, ready to fight at any moment.

As if oblivious to the undisguised action, Sambo continued speaking.

"As for the Silvermane Iron Guard, those Beloberg's army, law enforcement officers and security personnel are completely inflexible and just like to make things difficult for honest businessmen like me."

"Most businessmen aren't as eloquent as you."

"Dude, you have good taste! So as a businessman, I'm pretty well-connected. If you ever need any business in the future, remember to look out for me!"

"You should probably run now. We made quite a commotion when we destroyed the Rift Creature. If there are Silvermane Iron Guards nearby, it could easily cause misunderstandings if they see a law-abiding merchant like you talking to us."

"Thanks for the reminder. It's time to show off a merchant's escape skills. Behold my unique technique, 'Leaving No Trace in the Snow'!"

The honest businessman didn't leave any footprints when he left.

Ji Zi stood beside Hua Yi and asked softly.

"Do you know who he is?"

"We are destined to be travelers, but that will not affect our pioneering goals."

Unbeknownst to her, the navigator, while trusting Hua Yi completely, also subconsciously relinquished her decision-making power.

The leader of the pioneering team has changed.

"Should we follow the direction Sambo pointed out and head to Beloborg?"

"No, since places outside of Beloborg are not suitable for survival, the city's residents are unlikely to venture into the snowfields on their own. Once the gate guards discover a group of suspicious people they have no recollection of coming from outside the city, they will inevitably be on guard. On the contrary, these fragments of rift creations around us can show our stance."

Compared to suspicious individuals who rashly enter the city, extraterrestrial visitors who eliminate the monsters of the Rift in the snowfield are obviously easier to gain trust.

Not far away, the Silvermane Iron Guards, dressed in uniform winter clothing, were approaching. The blond man at the head of the group was dressed in more complicated attire. Upon seeing the dozens of pieces of debris scattered on the ground, he stopped his subordinates behind him.

"Wait a minute."

He bent down to examine the monster's remains carefully, while the other Silvermane Iron Guards surveyed their surroundings, on guard against any enemies that might be lurking in the shadows.

"This place used to be inhabited by a large number of Frost Crystal Birds, but they have all been wiped out, leaving behind unidentified crystals that are neither ice nor ice, as well as marks from blunt force trauma."

"Was it the combined efforts of the patrolling guards that led to such a victory?"

"All the monsters are one-hit kills, and their attack methods don't match my impression of other people."

The Silver Mane Iron Guard officer stood up and looked into the distance, finally spotting Hua Yi and his group, who had not concealed themselves.

Leading his men to the sheltered corner, Jepard signaled the rest to stay put and stepped forward alone, scrutinizing the pioneering team he had no recollection of.

"Could it be those Rift Monsters that you eliminated?"

"To be precise, only my two companions made the move."

Hua Yi took out a smart terminal that could still operate stably in the icy and snowy conditions and contained the powerful technology of the Black Tower Space Station. With a little operation, he projected the space observation map of Yalilo-VI.

“We come from outer space, and our mission is to help Belloberg cope with unusual disasters.”

The destroyed Rift Monsters represent the stance of the Pioneer Four and symbolize their strength. Meanwhile, the holographic projection that Hua Yi displays, which is completely different from the Beloberg machines, highlights the technological gap.

The projection was so realistic that Jepard momentarily believed he was in outer space, looking down at an icy planet where only a small part could be considered a human home.

Cold, lonely, and quiet.

An unexpected perspective.

"It is said that long ago, strange visitors from outer space often came here, but after the cold wave, no one has been able to cross the snow curtain and come to Belberg anymore."

"Because this place is now ravaged by ice and snow, teeming with monsters, and fraught with danger. The space around the planet is also distorted, making it unsuitable as a tourist attraction or a bridge for trade. There is not much profit for ambitious people to exploit. Under these circumstances, guests who are willing to overcome all difficulties to visit and convey goodwill as much as possible should be treated with courtesy."

A frank and extremely straightforward statement.

Chapter 145 Bronya, Commander of the Silvermane Iron Guard

"Please follow me, Belleberg is just behind this snow curtain."

Jepard gestured and decided to personally guide the extraterrestrial visitors.

The extreme cold was encroaching on the last city, and monsters from the rifts were constantly emerging. It was a miracle that the Silvermane Iron Guards, who protected the people, were able to barely maintain the defense line and ensure that the citizens' basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, and transportation remained the same.

Equipped with ordinary weapons and armor, the city, with its sheer size, had to withstand extreme weather and contend with twisted monsters. Even with the assistance of automated mechs cobbled together from remnants of the old world's technology, it was still not enough.

What makes this planet so special is that even in a single isolated city, many destined travelers emerge, using their protective power to safeguard the people.

This has always been the case throughout the long years.

Silvermane Iron Guard Commander Jepard possessed the power of preservation. He originally planned to personally lead his men to clear out the surrounding Rift Monsters and reduce the patrol pressure on the Iron Guards.

Without the protection of the [Preservation] buff, even against the most ordinary ice crystal monster bird, the Silver Mane Iron Guard would have to fight to the death, and would not have been able to hold on until now.

Hua Yi and his group helped eliminate the surrounding monsters, which was an unexpected bonus. The Iron Guards, who were prepared for a tough battle, were able to relax and, led by the garrison officer, escorted the extraterrestrial visitors back to Beloborg.

"Seven hundred years ago, monsters from outer space set the planet ablaze. The earth was scorched, filled with burning molten metal and billowing smoke. At the brink of life and death, a cold wave suddenly descended—the sweeping gale came without warning, and the invading army was buried by blizzards, leaving only Beloberg alive."

What constitutes courtesy?

Jepard was unaware of the details and could only do his best to relay Beloberg's epic to Hua Yi.

“The steadfast [builders] established this city, and under the protection of [protector] Kripper, Beloborg, though battered by wind and snow, remains forever warm.”

Cripper did not truly protect Belloberg; the city was protected by the survivors, the builders.

Otherwise, if the Star God shows favor to a city, its protective power would be enough to suppress the rift and seal the star core.

"The city builders were the saviors of mankind. Before the cold wave arrived, they endured the incomprehension and ridicule of the world and insisted on building the city here. History has proven that this choice was correct."

Led by the garrison commander, we smoothly entered the city gate and stepped into Beloborg, where the city, a combination of ice, snow, solid stone, and steel, was fully revealed before our eyes.

Unidentified red heating devices were evenly distributed along the streets, making the open streets and squares much warmer than the snowfields outside the city.

People, dressed in warm clothes, walked along the road and, seeing the Silver Mane Iron Guards surrounding Hua Yi and his entourage, couldn't help but feel curious and stopped to watch.

"Are those Iron Guard officers?"

"How could that be? They weren't wearing the Iron Guard's standard armor at all. But the man and woman in front do look quite distinguished; I guess they're officials from Cripperburg. The two behind them are probably his lackeys; one looks like a simpleton, and the other isn't very composed either—they don't seem very competent as lackeys."

Even though they lived in an isolated city, with snowstorms raging outside and monsters rampaging, the citizens maintained a relatively normal mindset. Their faces showed no despair, and they even had the leisure to join in the fun and gossip.

No one dared to step forward and block the Iron Guards' path, which reflected the city's order and the prestige of the Silvermane Iron Guards.