I, on the Starry Sky Railway, change everything

Why did they so easily trust those people from the upper district and go to Rivet Town together?

Did Nata not consider the other party's stance, their ulterior motives, or even the safety issues of recklessly venturing into the occupied territory?

When did she become more impulsive than me?

You should at least have told me!

Fortunately, thanks to the power of fate, Seele arrived at Rivet Town just a moment later than Hua Yi and his group.

Then, fire rain washed the ground, flames soared into the sky, flames from outer space launched an attack, and Hua Yi slew all the demons. The girl saw all of this.

This includes his words of comfort to ordinary people who have no fighting ability.

Seele, who had come alone, blended into the crowd and met up with Natasha. Unusually, she restrained her impetuousness and silently watched the distinguished visitor from the upper-level area in front of her.

He seemed different from the upper-class people he had imagined.

"..."

On the contrary, the other members of the Earthfire team who had been disguised as ordinary townspeople and secretly observing Hua Yi and his group at the cable car station could no longer hold back.

What am I doing?

The High Guardians have sealed off the Lower District, and the Silvermane Iron Guards are nothing more than the Builders' private army—this is a well-known fact in the Lower District.

However, if he is a Silvermane Iron Guard, he must be different from other Iron Guards.

If he wasn't Iron Guard, then he was even more of a hero who stood up for us, venturing into the sweltering, enclosed underground world to save the crisis!

How could I continue to hide in the crowd and let him fight the Rift Monster alone without a care in the world?

I am Earthfire, a warrior who voluntarily maintains order in the lower districts and fights against monsters!

I am not an ordinary person. I want to join Hua Yi in retaking Rivet Town. This is our home, and this is a war we should participate in!

Ignoring Hua Yi's companions Xing, San Yueqi, and others, the several members of the Earth Fire team who had been mingling in the crowd all gave up hiding.

"I can fight too! I've fought against monsters from the Rift Realm!"

Not only the fire, but even the homeless people who were forced by life to come to Rivet Town to retrieve some belongings blushed and picked up the rusty iron pipes scattered on the ground.

"And I."

"Count me in! I'd rather die in my hometown than starve to death out there!"

At that moment, it was as if everyone was subterranean fire.

No, it's stronger than subterranean fire.

If a monster like the Flame of the Outer Universe were to appear again, they, who had already transformed from ordinary people into warriors who were ready to die for their cause, would charge forward with burning passion.

This fearless and indomitable force has surpassed many of the Iron Guards known to Bronya and Hilva, and even the Earthfire known to Natasha and Seele.

They were so shocked they couldn't speak.

Feeling the intense gazes from those people, Hua Yi looked around at everyone.

Members of the Earthfire, their bodies scarred, are homeless scavengers wandering the land.

Suspicion, vigilance, panic, fear... all the complex emotions of humanity at this moment were transformed into a surge of righteous courage, determined to follow him and reclaim Rivet Town.

I was simply trying to reassure people; I had no intention of using a strategic retreat to get them to fight alongside me.

Not at all.

However, a word of comfort earned even greater sincerity and a determination to fight to the death in this battle.

A lovely group of people.

A little more stirring up [the fate of the treasure] shouldn't be a problem, right?

The protective flame on the Godfall Sword began to change.

"I have no intention of making you owe me a favor by eliminating monsters. From beginning to end, this battle will surely be won by humanity. However, if you want to vent your long-standing anger and grievances, and want to personally sound the horn of counterattack—I will guarantee your safety."

Hua Yi raised his Fiery Sword high, protecting the flames which turned amber in color. Wherever the firelight shone, figures gleamed.

"Gentlemen, follow me into battle!"

Can a rusty iron pipe be considered a weapon?

Can an ordinary person who is untrained, hungry, and cold become a qualified soldier?

No one is thinking about the answer to the question.

When a spark of hope ignites in the increasingly difficult underground world, when those who have long accepted their fate as worthless, as stray dogs, are startled to discover that there are still people who treat them like human beings—

They were willing to give up everything they had left, using their insignificant bodies as fuel to ignite the most magnificent flames they had ever seen in their lives.

War! War!!

The wanderers plunged into the depths of Rivet Town, heading straight for the chilling humanoid monster.

That was the shadow of the Eternal Winter Calamity, a phantom lingering within the rift.

It twisted and mimicked the shape of the Silvermane Iron Guard, its armor was fully fitted, and its head was replaced by an icicle without facial features.

This is a dangerous monster that would make ordinary people run for their lives; its ice-forged axe blades can easily cut through flesh and pierce through the body.

However, ordinary people are now frantically attacking the Shadow of Eternal Winter.

They would strike his head with an iron pipe, hold his body with their thin arms, and risk their lives to contribute their insignificant strength to reclaim Rivet Town.

I would have no regrets even if I died.

The members of the Earthfire team also gave it their all, relying on their trained reaction speed to try and block the axe blades brought by the Eternal Winter Disaster Shadow with their arms.

Saving a life with one arm—it's worth it!

When blades slashed through flesh and blood, producing the strange sound of striking rock, when the first to fight the monsters, whether wanderers or members of the Earthfire Clan, could deflect flames, ice, and sharp weapons with their bare hands—

They then discovered that an irresistible force was always by their side, and under the blessing of this great power, even the twisted rift creations could not break through their defenses.

It didn't even leave a shallow wound; it was completely unharmed.

It's him.

He said he would guarantee our safety, and that was not an exaggeration to boost morale before the war, but an indisputable fact.

he made it!

Hua Yi's voice echoed throughout Rivet Town, following the pulse of fate that flowed through the world.

"This is the power of [Preservation], the path followed by Beloborg. Fight to your heart's content, annihilate the monsters, reclaim your homeland, and let the Rift know who the true masters of this land are."

Yes, yes!

If the rusted iron pipes are bent and can no longer serve as weapons, then steal the axe blade of the Shadow of Eternal Winter and the iron fist of the Wanderer of Deep Freeze!

Using your head to ram, your fists to smash, or your teeth to bite—all these attacks are effective when empowered by the protective force.

Those who were already fearless of death have now completely transformed into berserkers like Chuan.

Chapter 165 We Have Already Won

According to the Silvermane Iron Guard's regulations, patrolling the rift requires a team of at least four people, and must also be accompanied by a dedicated communications officer.

The townspeople who had lost their homes were obviously not so organized, and their attack formation was loose. Even though the members of the Earthfire team tried their best to cooperate, they were never able to form a formation.

Because of the protection, they were able to push through directly.

Whoever runs in front will be able to eliminate more monsters.

Even while risking his life to protect everyone, Hua Yi was still able to multitask, slaying the twisted creatures entrenched in Rivet Town.

For him, the abnormal fluctuations belonging to the rift were clearly detectable, and none of the monsters within the range could escape.

Hua Yi's considerations were very thorough. He gave others a chance to vent their emotions, allowing the victims suffering from the erosion of the rift to express themselves, and also preventing Xing, March 7th, and Bronya from becoming outsiders.

Otherwise, using the protective fire to cleanse the ground would end the battle more decisively.

However, it seems that some people failed to appreciate his good intentions and treated him as a shield generator with no ability to protect himself, focusing instead on stealing monsters from Hua Yi's side.

The girl spun her scythe, slicing through a lone frost crystal monster, then transformed into a butterfly phantom, returning to a strategic position closer to Hua Yi, where she could wield her large weapon at any time.

Feeling the gaze fall upon her, Seele, who had taken the initiative to protect him, was dashing and spirited, her long, dark blue hair fluttering in the breeze.

"I don't need your protection, save your energy."

Because she is a pathfinder, the main force of the Earth Fire; because she is agile and will not be hit by monsters.

The strong-willed girl carefully chose her words, indicating that Hua Yi could focus on using his protective power to bless others and didn't need to worry about her side. She said that any monsters that approached by the firelight would be reaped by the scythe and would not pose a real threat.

It's not just about stealing monsters anymore; there's also suspicion of stealing lines.

Looking at this girl who spoke with such competence and clarity, without a trace of weakness or timidity, Hua Yi grinned.

"How about a little friendly match?"

"what?"

"Let's see who slays more monsters, starting the count now."

boom!

The two figures suddenly transformed into flames and butterflies, rushing forward together, unstoppable.

The amber-colored power of destiny is a blessing to humans, but an irresistible, blazing flame that can instantly reduce monsters to ashes.

In Hua Yi's hands, the turbulent twists and turns of fate unfold in an incomparably dazzling manner, ever-changing and extremely mysterious.

A single splash of water can extinguish the shadow of disaster, and a greatsword can slay all enemies.

If the power of destiny possessed intelligence, then the one being wielded by Hua Yi at this moment would surely be joyful.

Because, just as the Belobergs had hoped, he destroyed the monsters that threatened civilization and reclaimed the homeland that belonged to humanity.

Without a doubt, this is [protection]!

My destiny has stirred up ripples, and I long to embrace the one who rightfully belongs to me.

Where is my traveler? Quickly set foot, quickly wade through the water!

However, the one who controlled the [protector] did not follow the universal principles; what he probed into the path of destiny was nothing more than the cold and merciless paddle of imaginary numbers.

Hier was unaware of the terrifying nature beneath the surface. It was only Hua Yi's invincible fighting style and the speed at which he advanced without being slowed down by any Rift Monster that shocked the girl.

So strong.

Having such a comrade-in-arms feels pretty good.

Seele, who was used to being alone, had an unprecedented thought, and the next moment she gripped the scythe even tighter.

She hadn't forgotten that this was a competition.

The girl moved like a ghost, her figure flashing in and out, speeding up the process of eliminating the monsters.

Star, March 7, Bronya, and Hilva also joined the battle. Even when Rivet Town was prosperous, there were probably never so many Fate Walkers gathered together.

The beings of the rifted realm were defeated. In this war where the balance of power had long been completely tilted, the lack of fear became a fatal flaw.

They did not choose to escape, so their only inevitable fate was destruction.

The threat of the rift will always continue to grow, and people will always return to a dull and miserable life after being rescued, just like Seele, as an important pillar of the Earthfire, desperately eliminating monsters in the fallen area.

The wound will eventually heal, but the rift will only widen.

Sometimes, Seele would have the illusion that time had stopped in the entire Lower District, and that all her and the Earthfire Organization's efforts were in vain.

The rift breeds monsters that constantly encroach on humanity's living space, while humanity has failed to counteract the rift itself.

But at least I had a pretty good time today.

"you win."

Am I the only winner?

"I'm talking about the monster-killing competition! -- The monsters in Rivet Town have been cleared out. Even though the Rift still exists, we can take advantage of this short period of safety to move our survival supplies and equipment to Rocky Town."

Even though Seele is good at fighting and doesn't spend much time on management, she can still sense from her daily life the scarcity of resources and insufficient living space faced by humanity after the large influx of refugees from Rivettown into Rockrock.

Complete collapse may not be far off.