I, on the Starry Sky Railway, change everything

"It's my decision, and you should respect that—that's what you said before, but I don't think the time is right yet."

The conversation didn't last long; Himeko returned, bringing steaming coffee.

He poured himself a cup of coffee and handed the other person a small portion of it.

"Please try it."

The Great Guardian will drink it all.

It was decisive and straightforward, and it came naturally.

"Thank you."

Drinking coffee and saying thank you are perfectly normal behaviors, but coffee itself is not normal.

Himeko secretly observed Cocolia.

What do you think of this coffee?

"pretty good."

She has a problem with her sense of taste.

Chapter 159 A Heavy Responsibility

Is it a congenital defect, or is the loss of bodily functions caused by erosion from the asteroid core?

Himeko remained calm, observing and thinking at the same time.

According to the information compiled by Hua Yi, Cocolia and Bronya originally had a very good and warm relationship, until at a certain point in time, the two gradually drifted apart.

To be precise, Cocolia distanced herself from Bronya, becoming very businesslike, and they barely communicated in private.

Monsters are spawning in the rift, and the Fate Walker must lead the Iron Guard to resist them.

The heir to the Great Guardian should be able to stand on his own, mature beyond the constraints of family ties, and consider issues from Belloberg's perspective, rather than forever remaining a pampered fledgling.

These reasons are very valid.

But what if the truth is that Cocolia is suffering from star core erosion and is experiencing symptoms affecting her bodily functions, and she doesn't want Bronya to find out?

With this thought in mind, Ji Zi made an excuse to avoid the other party's gaze and took out her terminal to send a message to Hua Yi.

“Cocolia can’t taste the bitterness of coffee. She has a problem with her sense of taste. I’m not sure if it’s innate or a result of stellar core erosion.”

“Star core erosion. There was no prior information indicating that the High Guardian had a taste defect, and given Bronya's personality, if she knew that her mother was unwell, she would definitely ask us outsiders if we had access to advanced medical techniques.”

Hua Yi, knowing Cocolia's situation, gave a direct conclusion.

"The power of the star core within Cocolia should not be underestimated."

"Has it eroded to this extent? I will be more cautious from now on."

Just as Himeko believed that Hua Yi could take good care of Hoshi and March 7, Hua Yi also believed that she could handle Cocolia.

Bronya, who was leading the way, stopped and stared blankly at the sign for the [Perpetual Motion] Mechanical House.

"here……"

"You know Shiluwa?"

“In the past, when my mother and the others held discussions, they would let me be present, and Hiluva would always patiently answer all my questions. After I had a fight with my mother, Hiluva never went to Cripper Castle again. It seems like those days are long gone from my memory. I never expected that my mother would take the initiative to let me see her this time.”

"Since she's a friend of the Great Guardian, shouldn't you call her 'Auntie'?"

When the conversation turned to topics unrelated to Belloberg's future and related to fond memories, Bronya exuded a more youthful charm.

"Of course not, that would make Hiluva sound old."

"Calling Cocolia 'Mother' doesn't make you look old?"

"My mother will always be young and beautiful. The title is just to show my respect and love for her."

After that argument, I don't know if my mother and Hiluva are still friends.

Bronya glanced down at the address and name written by the High Guardian himself, and even without any further words, she felt a little relieved.

It should count, right?

Mother, are you asking Hiluva to take care of me? Just like before.

Honestly, I've grown up now.

"If you had said those things to Cocolia in person, she would have been quite happy. But if the two of you were really willing to sit down face to face and open up to each other, your relationship wouldn't have become so strained."

In the entire city of Belloberg, who dares to speak ill of the High Protector's family affairs?

Now that's possible, he's giving his remarks in front of Bronya.

As it turned out, the future Great Guardian was not angry at all.

“In the past, when the war was intense, I was busy eliminating the monsters from the rifts. Even when I returned to the official residence to rest, worries about the situation on the front lines would well up in my mind, and I rarely had the time or peace of mind to be with my mother. Once more rifts are repaired and the situation becomes more optimistic, I will be able to have a proper talk with my mother.”

"Looks like I need to work harder to maintain harmony between mother and daughter? What a heavy responsibility I feel."

"Well……"

Bronya lowered her head a little embarrassed.

Hua Yi's power is essential to repairing the twisted rifts and reversing the tide of humanity's battle against the Rift.

This sounds like he's arranging a job for him and then waiting to reap the benefits without lifting a finger.

Inside the perpetual motion machine shop, Hiluva stood at the counter listening for a long time.

It's about listening openly and honestly!

I don't know what Bronya was thinking, just standing outside the door talking to people, and I heard everything she said.

I can't just plug my ears in my own shop!

I never expected that Cocolia would agree to let outsiders go to the lower district and let Bronya go with them.

"Stop standing there like idiots at the store entrance, all of you come inside."

"Did you...did you hear everything?"

"Of course, you didn't deliberately lower your voice. What, you used to always take the initiative to share your secrets with me, but now you have something to say to Hua Yi that you can't let me hear?"

"No."

Bronya shook her head in denial, but her resentment was palpable.

Xing and March 7th were also present.

“I testify that Bronya was not whispering.”

Hua Yi stood up to uphold justice for the Iron Guard Commander's daughter.

"Alright, alright, let me see that note that so-and-so wrote."

"Give."

0 .........0

Scanning the paper, Hiluva immediately recognized that it was indeed Cocolia's handwriting.

She remembered clearly where the Great Guardian would pause and where there were cursive strokes.

After all, the two were once best friends, without exception.

That guy didn't write a single unnecessary word!

"Someone in Cripperburg wants to hire me, a mechanic, for a business trip. I wonder if I'll have to pay them?"

“I can pay with Winter City Shields.”

"Tsk, I already said it's someone from Kripperburg, I'm not implying anything about you. If Cocolia still wants her daughter to pay for her, she's really going backwards."

This is a request for me to protect Bronya's safety.

Do you even know what "please" means? You didn't show up, nor did you send a sincere letter. You think you can get away with not making things difficult for Bronya?

That certainly won't be difficult.

Hiluva circled Hua Yi several times, looking him up and down.

"What's wrong? Is there something dirty on my clothes?"

"I'm not looking at your clothes, I'm looking at you as a person."

Upon hearing this, Xing immediately scrutinized the mechanic with the gaze of a senior looking at a junior, and then revealed a satisfied look.

"You... mmm!"

Covering Galaxy Baseball Man's mouth with one hand to prevent her from saying anything inappropriate, Hua Yi pretended not to hear the parts of Shiluwa's words that could easily be misunderstood.

"If the top mechanic lady designated by the Great Guardian doesn't intend to refuse this commission, shall we set off now, Ding?"

Chapter 160 Finding Peace

Hiluva didn't open the perpetual motion machine house to make money; it was just a hobby.

Since she had a more important mission to shoulder, she naturally agreed to set off immediately.

Passing through the iron guards and entering the long-sealed station, Hua Yi left his footprints on the dusty stone floor, his gaze dissecting the orange-red cable car.

"Looking so closely? Anyone who didn't know better would think you were the team's mechanic."

"Double-line reciprocating cableway, this design can increase the passenger capacity of the crane and has a stronger climbing force. Considering that the cableway is located indoors and leads underground, avoiding the impact of strong winds, we need to pay attention to the possibility of cable breakage and derailment of the vehicle."

"You actually know a lot about this?!"

Previously, Shiluwa had no idea that Hua Yi was also skilled in mechanics.

Bellenberger's best engineer suddenly had the idea of ​​having a proper exchange of mechanical knowledge with the aliens.

"Come, come, take a look at the design of the track brake here. Is there anything that needs to be improved?"

"The mechanical structure itself is fine. If you want to optimize it further, you can add a digital signal communication system, and the drive unit and controller can take corresponding measures such as stopping."

Write it down! Write it down!

What professional and reliable advice! Well said!

Hiluva shoved paper and pen into Hua Yi's hands, then excitedly patted the station seat, indicating that he should use it as a desk and start writing.

The mechanic had forgotten the occasion, but Hua Yi remembered.

I can't just write and draw for Hiluva myself while Xing and March 7th wait around.

"Since the cable car is not damaged or malfunctioning, let's take it to the lower level first, and I'll write it for you on the way."

"it is good!"

You can't just squat down anywhere when you're riding a cable car. If it stops suddenly or shakes violently, there's nowhere to grab onto.

So, Hua Yi and I sat side by side, and we just put our guitar case/toolbox across our laps. That was our ready-made table.

Thinking of this, Xiluwa grabbed Huayi's arm and quickly walked into the carriage. After finding seats, they sat down together and placed the guitar case horizontally on their laps.

It’s done~

"Cough cough."

Seeing that Xiluwa had pulled Huayi to sit in a corner, Xing coughed a few times with the air of a senior.

"What's wrong? Is your throat sore?"

"Could you please move over a bit? Even if you want to take Hua Yi's left seat, at least give me his right side. No monopolizing!"

It was only at this moment that Hiluva came back to her senses from her excitement.

Cocolia's roundabout request to take care of Bronya gives their broken friendship a chance to be repaired.

The Rift is no longer a disaster that can only be passively endured. Hua Yi, who came from outer space, is able to attempt to repair it and has already cut off the invasion channels of the Rift monsters within the city.

Belloberg has experienced a major turning point; everything is moving in a positive direction!

Overwhelmed by complex and intense emotions, Hiluva's heart was already in turmoil, so much so that when Hua Yi slightly demonstrated some knowledge of mechanical engineering, she lost her composure.