I, on the Starry Sky Railway, change everything

That's absolutely the truth.

However, whether Bronya can inherit the position of High Guardian, or even whether there will be a High Guardian in the future of Beloborg, should not be decided by Seele with a few words.

She's not the one who can make the final decision about keeping things as they please.

That's a bit too reckless and arbitrary.

"We'll follow your instructions on how to do it."

Natasha revealed her true stance.

Actually, Seele thought the same thing, but the proud girl obviously wouldn't say it out loud.

Hua Yi exchanged glances with the two for a moment, nodded, and then looked at Shiluwa, who was staring intently at Cocolia.

"It seems you're holding back your anger too? Your best friend could clearly hear the voice of the star core and knew the truth behind the cold wave and the rift, but he never shared it with you or discussed countermeasures with you. Instead, he silently searched for a way out and ended up in a dead end. It's understandable that you're angry."

"...Then I'll get started."

Having gained the approval of the Savior, Hilva, unable to bear it any longer, rushed forward, clenched her fist, and swung it at Cocolia's face.

boom!

The punch was very powerful; the fist collided with the cheek, which the person hadn't dodged, making quite a noise.

Cocolia was knocked down, her already weak body lying on the ground like a rag doll, blood spilling from the corner of her mouth, but she struggled to sit up again and tilted her head back slightly.

This attitude of willingly becoming a punching bag and enduring beatings and scoldings made Hiluva laugh in anger.

“If you had stopped my research before, and had only said that it was because the star core was dangerous, and there were many examples of failed experiments that led to internal strife, I wouldn’t have fallen out with you.”

"In that case, you will still try your best to continue your research."

"Oh, you're actually quite concerned about me—you should worry about yourself first!"

boom!

Another punch sent Cocolia sprawling to the ground, utterly disheveled, a far cry from the commanding presence she had in Crippleburg.

But she sat up again, tilting her head back, practically lunging towards Silva's fist.

"You bastard!"

"..."

"Why do you keep so many things bottled up inside and never tell me? At least I can be someone you confide in, and we can figure things out together. Even if we just find a place to cry together, it's better than you keeping it all to yourself!"

Hiluva cursed loudly.

Cocolia, who was unharmed even when Hua Yi unleashed his protective flames, is now unable to even sit up straight after being punched by her best friend.

Seeing the blood trickling from her lips, Hiluva ultimately refrained from further action.

Chapter 203 My dear minister? My beloved concubine!

In the end, it was Hilva who carried the incapacitated Cocolia back.

The High Guardian was bleeding from the corner of his mouth, his hands were turning to ice crystals, and he was extremely weak. While Bronya was filled with worry, she also showed her own opinion and gave orders outside the city of Beloborg, ordering her personal guards, composed of female Iron Guards, to temporarily block the only road and clear the streets.

We cannot let people see the Great Guardian in such a wretched state, with injuries related to the Star Core.

Only after successfully returning to Cripperburg did the group have time to sort out the current situation.

Hua Yi was actually able to seal the star core all by himself...

Even knowing that he possessed the extraordinary means to suppress the rift, Natasha and Shiluwa felt as if they were in a dream.

Not to mention them, even Himeko, the navigator of the Star Train, had not anticipated this development.

If the cancer of all worlds were so easy to deal with, why would it have caused so much turmoil in the universe?

The protective sea of ​​fire that Hua Yi unleashed had already pierced through the wind and snow, demonstrating extraordinary power. If one were to consider its true nature more closely, it would surely be even more terrifying.

Now the train crew doesn't know whether he's a member of [Pioneers] or, as the rumors in the lower districts say, an apostle of the Amber King walking among humans.

Himeko even wanted to fight for [the pioneers].

But when did the destiny representing the truth of the universe also need to compete for favor?

A subtle mindset, and an even stranger logic behind it.

Silence fell over Cripper Castle. Seeing the girls lost in thought, Hua Yi began to analyze the situation.

“Cocolia is in very poor condition. If we don’t want the medical staff from Kripperburg to get involved, we’ll have to ask Natasha to take care of her.”

Hiluva looked pleadingly at the dark blue-haired woman who was both the leader of the Earth Fire and the doctor.

The lower districts suffered greatly from the lockdown, yet now the work of the replacement builders has to be taken over, and Natasha, who is working hard to maintain order, is treating Cocolia. How contradictory!

"I'm sorry, please..."

“My questioning of Cocolia’s role as the Great Guardian does not mean I will stand by and watch her injuries worsen. Let’s put her down.”

Healers are compassionate, but Seele is not a doctor.

The girl had no interest in Cocolia's diagnosis and treatment, and walked up to Hua Yi on her own, asking him a question.

"Now that the star core has been successfully sealed, is Belloborg's crisis resolved?"

"Yes, no new rifts will appear, and the cold wave will gradually subside. While suppressing the star core, I also took the opportunity to clear out the frozen Void Soldiers, cutting off the possibility of the antimatter legion receiving signals from the remnants."

"Phew...that's great."

"Regarding the planet's climate, the only way to restore it from an icy wasteland to the spring-like climate of the ancient times is to proceed gradually. Even if we use the fire of preservation to scorch it, the snow and glaciers will suddenly melt, which will only cause further damage to the ecosystem."

"Can't understand."

"Okay, that's not the focus right now. Let's switch to something you can understand."

Hua Yi was forcibly given the imperial robe in the lower district. Now that the star core is silent and the apocalyptic crisis has been resolved, the girls surround him and he has become the supreme decision-maker.

"The next step should be to gather workers to inspect the cable cars and shafts connecting the upper and lower levels to ensure they are safe and reliable enough to handle the surge in people movement that is bound to occur after the lockdown is lifted."

"I'll let them know about the subterranean fire. How exactly should we explain Cocolia's actions?"

"Hidden star core existence, acknowledging her mistake in implementing the blockade order, and failing to detect in time the rift spreading to the lower regions, causing various sufferings, therefore resigned to take responsibility and pass the position of Grand Guardian to Bronya."

Can the Great Guardians make mistakes?

meeting.

There was once a "Fool" who had a bad reputation.

Now that the blockade order, which has lasted for many years, has been lifted, there must be a reason. Unless we are going to attribute the credit for Hua Yi sealing the star core and saving the world to Cocolia, and portray her as the Great Guardian accumulating power to turn the tide, we must frankly say that issuing the blockade order was a mistake.

As for Schwarzrod's calculations of the survival probability, such as the lower zone being able to persist for a longer period under closed conditions, if such statements are used as explanations for the public, it is tantamount to announcing "what we really want to give up is not the lower zone, but the upper zone," which is truly robbing Peter to pay Paul.

Now Cocolia deserves to be held accountable for her actions.

Seele felt very relieved.

Indeed, the Great Guardian had her reasons; the Star Core Calamity was closing in, and she was powerless to turn the tide.

But is everything that the lower levels have to endure really what they deserve?

"In my opinion, the only thing she did right was to give the Starry Sky Train the treatment it deserved, pay Hua Yi's bills, and not neglect Himeko. She managed to avoid being disliked by the Savior."

Turning around, Seele glanced at the person who was taking care of her mother.

"After you become the Grand Guardian, remember to listen to Hua Yi and don't act on your own. If two Grand Guardians in a row make the same serious mistake as the lockdown order, then there will only be the King of Beloborg in the future."

"Yes, I'll listen to him."

Bronya's trust in Hua Yi was at its maximum, and she agreed without the slightest hesitation.

The current scene is strange.

Seele, who grew up in the lower districts, is "teaching" the Silvermane Iron Guard Commander, the legal heir to the High Warden.

One gave a serious warning, while the other nodded and took it down earnestly.

Hua Yi took in the expressions of the two girls and did not hide his smile.

"Are you helping me to gather people and consolidate my power? If I become emperor, you are obviously the most proactive minister among those who have helped me rise to power. I feel I must entrust you with important responsibilities. I will have to rely on you a lot in the future."

"My dear minister? What kind of term is that? It sounds so cheesy. As for entrusting you with important responsibilities, forget it. I don't want to leave the Earthfire and become a Silvermane Iron Guard."

I don't want to be called "my beloved subject"—

I see that you are extremely loyal and have rendered meritorious service in supporting the emperor. You must be richly rewarded. How about I reward you by allowing you to enter the harem? My beloved concubine.

Knowing that saying such a teasing remark would surely make Seele blush, the kind and considerate savior naturally didn't say anything he was thinking.

"Many Silvermane Iron Guards also come from the Lower District and have not been able to return to their hometowns for many years. After the cable car safety is checked, the Silvermane Iron Guards who return to the Lower District will tie red ribbons to their armor to show their respect for the Earth Fire."

"Oh, this arrangement is quite good. At least it won't make people feel that Earthfire is inferior to Silvermane Iron Guard."

"The Earthfire Organization will also be retained and officially recognized, with Natasha remaining as its leader. Kripper Fort will provide Winterhold Shield and other material support. Even so, this will create some overlap in management authority with the Silvermane Iron Guard, causing some confusion. I'll handle the aftermath."

It really does feel like a reward system based on merit now.

Chapter 204 I Have No Other Intentions

With the Star Core Disaster over, the primary issue facing Belloberg will no longer be struggling to survive, but rather how to live a better life.

However, the icy and snowy land outside the city remains a no-man's land, and the city will not experience a significant energy shortage in the short term. Bringing it up now would be putting the cart before the horse.

“Some people in the lower area may still be shaken and rush to the upper area to stay as soon as the cable car and shaft are open. We cannot forcibly stop them, otherwise it will have the opposite effect.”

Cocolia lay on the roller bed, Natasha put on a stethoscope and examined her condition, while Bronya bustled around, bringing various medical supplies and listening intently to Yi's follow-up words.

"In that case, the Goethe Hotel might have other guests. Why don't you and the people from the Starry Sky Train move into the Kripper Castle?"

Upon hearing this, Himeko frowned, preparing to say something.

I feel there's something wrong with Bronya's wording.

Why mention Hua Yi and the Starry Sky Train separately? It makes it seem like he's not a member of the train.

Is Belloberg trying to poach talent?

It's unlikely. A simple girl like Bronya wouldn't have so many thoughts.

As a mature older sister, Himeko possessed the appropriate demeanor and, after pondering for a moment, gave up on nitpicking over words.

She looked at Hua Yi.

The navigator didn't decide where the train crew would stay afterward; it was up to this passenger who had boarded the train not long before.

Reasonable!

“You can give orders at your convenience, and I can learn a lot by your side. The interior of Cripperburg is very spacious. It used to be too empty since only my mother and I lived there. I will arrange for someone... no, I will personally move your and the train crew's luggage from the hotel.”

Bronya also looked at Hua Yi.

"And then the Star Train seems to be parked in the sky? Belloberg could build its own station there."

He is the hero who saved the world, but the builders really can't offer much in return.

After all, the civilization on this planet is confined to just one city.

The young woman was very willing for Hua Yi to become the King of Belloborg and serve as the Supreme Ruler, and she did indeed do so, constantly seeking his opinion and awaiting his orders.

However, Bronya knew perfectly well that placing this eternal city in the universe would be no different from anything else, and it could never compare to the Black Tower Space Station or the Star Train.

It's not that Hua Yi aspires to be the ruler of the city, but rather that the people of Belloberg need him to point them in the right direction.

Bronya knew nothing about the road ahead.

Not long ago, she was still trying to persuade Cocolia to change the government's policies.

Now that the star core has been sealed, Belloborg is ushering in a new era. If the girl doesn't hold onto Hua Yi's clothes and follow him, is she going to try to find her own way out on her own?

"How about you stay in my mother's room tonight?"

"?"

The lobby-style office fell silent instantly, and everyone, including Cocolia herself who was weak but not completely unconscious, turned their gazes toward Bronya.

Surprised, bewildered, with complex and indescribable feelings, and slightly lost in thought.