A flash of astonishment flickered in Gepard’s eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. With a natural demeanor, he approached Bronya and gestured politely.
“Lady Bronya, this way, please.”
Bronya widened her eyes in disbelief, turning back to glance at her mother. She didn’t dare to believe what she was witnessing, not until she was escorted out of the palace.
Her mother had fallen gravely ill not long ago, slipping into a coma. With no other choice, Bronya temporarily took on the heavy responsibility of acting as the Supreme Guardian, addressing the food crisis in Belobog.
Today, however, her mother awoke, but it was as if she had become a completely different person—and now she was trying to confine her?!
What in the world is Mother planning?!
Bronya glanced pleadingly at Gepard beside her, biting her lip. She was about to say something when she noticed Gepard, after leaving the hall, swiftly pulling a pen and paper from his pocket. With hurried strokes, he scribbled something down while whispering in a voice only the two of them could hear.
“Lady Bronya, don’t worry. Please wait a moment…”
Though the handwriting was messy, Bronya managed to decipher the words.
It seemed to be about some kind of danger?
Within seconds, Gepard folded the paper and discreetly handed it to a waiting Silvermane Guard, who had evidently been stationed there for this purpose. In a low voice, he instructed, “Take this to the Neverwinter Workshop and give it to my sister. Make sure no one else sees it. Quickly!”
After finishing his task, Gepard resumed escorting Bronya back to her quarters, following Cocolia’s orders as if nothing had happened.
Seeing Gepard’s stern and serious expression, Bronya couldn’t help but feel a giant question mark hovering over her head.
—
Above Jarilo-VI, the Astral Express had been stationed in orbit for some time.
Putting down an old newspaper from months ago, Welt Yang strolled leisurely toward the viewing car.
As he entered, Himeko, who was gazing out at the scenery, turned to greet him.
“Good morning. Care for a cup of coffee?”
“Uh, no thanks. I appreciate the offer, but I’m not particularly thirsty,” Welt replied with a twitch of his lips, instinctively turning his head away to decline.
Taking the opportunity, he approached Himeko’s side, clutching the newspaper in his hand. Through the viewing glass beside her, he too gazed into the distance.
Far behind the train, a yellow dwarf star, nearly the same size as Jarilo-VI, shone brightly in the distance.
Himeko, holding her coffee cup, noticed Welt’s dazed look in the direction of the star and couldn’t help but laugh. “Even after seeing it so many times, does it still feel surreal?”
“This kind of power… I can’t comprehend the logic behind it.”
After a few moments of silence, Welt sighed heavily. “Constructing such enormous structures in the starry skies out of thin air… even the Company couldn’t achieve something of this magnitude. If I hadn’t witnessed it being built step by step, I wouldn’t have believed it was possible.”
“Haha…”
Himeko chuckled softly, taking a sip of her coffee with her crimson lips but said nothing more.
“Whether it’s the strange construction beneath the train or the massive structure atop that central star, they already appear to be perfect. So why is that structure, larger than even the Herta Space Station, still growing?”
“Who knows? If the signal improves, perhaps you could contact Chen Lin and ask him?”
“No, I’m not one to pry into others’ secrets.”
Welt shook his head and redirected his gaze from the border outpost to Jarilo-VI. “The boundary’s rift fluctuations are intense, alternately weakening and strengthening. Are we really not going to intervene?”
“This is Stelle and Chen Lin’s first journey together. I trust they can handle it. Besides, Chen Lin is excellent at communicating with people. His personality and approachable nature make up for Dan Heng’s… more reserved demeanor. With the teamwork of those two, along with Stelle and March 7th, I believe the problem will soon be resolved.”
Welt was deeply aware of Chen Lin’s unique charisma.
Engaging with him always brought a sense of tranquility. Even his ordinary gestures often lingered in one’s mind long afterward.
Himeko added, “Besides, Dan Heng contacted me briefly not long ago.”
“Oh? What did he say?”
“He mentioned that Chen Lin had located the general position of the Stellaron. However, it seems the leader of the nation below has made some sort of deal involving it. To avoid escalating the situation, Chen Lin proposed a solution.”
Welt mused, “Is he planning to explain the Stellaron’s dangers?”
The Stellaron was a creation of the Aeon of Destruction, designed to annihilate civilizations. No matter how it was cloaked, its ultimate purpose remained destruction.
Welt assumed Chen Lin would carefully explain the Stellaron’s dangers and negotiate mutual benefits to secure cooperation and retrieve it for containment.
“Haha…”
Himeko suddenly laughed, leaving Welt puzzled.
“Am I wrong?”
“You’ll never guess what Chen Lin is thinking.”
Himeko explained, “It seems Chen Lin plans to overthrow the government down there.”
“?”
“Pfft—yes, I made the same face!”
“…”
Welt’s face twitched, his expression a mix of confusion and disbelief as he tried to comprehend Chen Lin’s logic.
We’re here to seal the Stellaron, and since your nation is working with it… we’re going to overthrow your government?
What kind of reasoning is that?!
—
Unbeknownst to Chen Lin and his companions, a series of covert notifications were delivered within half an hour. Enthusiastic officials from the Research Division, Silvermane Guards, and various influential families discreetly informed them of a dire warning.
Supreme Guardian Cocolia had secretly decided during a closed-door meeting to gather the Astral Express crew at the Qlipoth Fort under the pretense of a banquet in their honor, only to apprehend and interrogate them with force!
Even more shocking was the news that Bronya had been placed under house arrest by Cocolia. Fortunately, she still had the smartphone Chen Lin had given her, allowing them to remain in contact.
Finally, someone even delivered a word-for-word copy of the secret meeting minutes to Chen Lin. Though these messengers didn’t know of each other’s actions, their intent was unanimous:
—Do not attend tonight’s banquet!
Not only did Chen Lin heed the warning, but he decided to leave entirely.
Oh, you want to turn on me, Cocolia? Your city’s infrastructure relies on my geothermal systems, your agriculture has been transformed into hydroponic farms under my guidance, and your machinery runs on my proprietary technology. What exactly do you plan to fight me with?
Hydroponic farms require frequent nutrient replacements, and the retrofitted machinery is prohibitively expensive to rebuild. Worse, without my blueprints, you can’t even repair your broken parts.
You don’t want to see me anymore? Well, goodbye to you too!
Gathering his Trailblazer companions, Chen Lin and the others donned simple scarves to conceal their faces and prepared to leave.
In the hotel corridor, a Silvermane Guard captain, assigned to monitor them, hurried forward upon spotting Chen Lin. In a hushed tone, he said, “Master Chen Lin, please leave quickly. Lady Cocolia plans to harm you…!”
“Thank you for the warning.”
“If it’s difficult to leave the city, there’s an old mining route to the Underworld. The brothers stationed there are all on our side and know what to do. Although it’s not entirely safe, the Silvermane Guard can’t reach you there…” The captain, eyes brimming with tears, grasped Chen Lin’s hand firmly. After whispering his advice, he exchanged a glance with his subordinates, who promptly grabbed nearby objects and smashed them over their own heads.
In an instant, the Silvermane Guards all willingly ‘passed out.’
Chen Lin: “…”
The same scene played out at every checkpoint the group passed until the Trailblazers finally disappeared without a trace. Only then did peace return to Belobog’s city streets.
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T/N: hehehehe im glad the story is turning out enjoyabel for me hope it is for you guys too!@
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