Star Iron: I, who forged my own armor by hand, ascended to the cycle of reincarnation.

"Let's go, the operation can begin, everything is ready."

"We should head to the upper city now. Let's give the miners some time to adjust; they need time. I'll explain things to you on the way."

"Things? Dust Tribulation, didn't you come here as a messenger?"

Faced with March 7's question, Chen Jie simply shook his head slowly and walked forward alone.

The four looked at each other, and finally Xing couldn't hold back anymore.

"Why does it feel like Dust Tribulation is speaking in riddles?"

"Let's catch up. Since Chen Jie said we can move now, there shouldn't be any problems," Dan Heng said, spreading his hands and following Chen Jie's steps.

Just as Bronya caught up, a hand suddenly landed on her shoulder.

"Take me with you when you go to the upper city. As for the miners, just give them some time to adjust; they'll be fine."

Bronya turned to look at Seele, who was smiling, and felt a strange sense of joy well up inside her, causing her to smile involuntarily.

"Um"

Chapter 48 The Spread of Fear

Fort Cripper, the official residence of the governor

"High Guardian, we've searched the entire Upper City, but we still can't find Miss Bronya Rand."

Listening to Jepard's report, Cocolia gritted her teeth, crushing the pen in her hand as she graded the documents.

"Keep searching! Bronya is the future Great Guardian; she cannot be harmed!"

"Yes!"

Jepard gave a solemn military salute and strode out of Cocolia's office.

After closing the door, Jepard's face was full of worry.

"Where is Miss Bronya? I even led a team to explore the surrounding snowfields, but we still haven't found anything."

Jepard's face was filled with worry and confusion. He simply couldn't understand how Bronya had disappeared, or why she had vanished so suddenly.

And then it just disappeared for seven days, oh, almost eight days.

Did they have an argument or disagreement with the High Guardian?

Jepard couldn't help but think of his sister, who had once told him that she had a disagreement with the High Warden, was falsely accused, and was ultimately expelled from the Builders.

"Wasn't this the same charge against Sister Belloberg for deliberately subverting her?"

At that moment, Jepard suddenly awoke, as if he had grasped the tail end of the truth.

Upon realizing this, he didn't return to the military camp, but instead turned and strode towards his older sister's machine shop.

in the office

After Jepard left, an enraged Cocolia slammed all the documents on the table to the floor, her growl as she did so sounding like a wild beast.

"Why? Why is my daughter missing! Tell me! Did you do this?!"

""

"Cocolia, you don't need to be angry. No matter what, you just need to fulfill your wish. With the arrival of the new world, your daughter will naturally be there waiting for you."

Cocolia's anger froze, but in the next moment, an even stronger rage erupted.

"What do you know, you inanimate object? She is my daughter, my only daughter! She must witness the arrival of the new world with me!"

""

This woman seems to have some serious illness. What you're trying to do is turn everyone into pawns, which is tantamount to destroying this planet. Does it matter where your daughter is at this time?

Why are you making things difficult for a mere star core?

It is you Great Guardians who want to use my power, and it is you Great Guardians who forbid the use of my power.

You great guardians were the ones who secretly allowed the city builders to study me, and now that the world is about to be destroyed, you keep talking about wanting a daughter. Since you don't have a daughter, you take your anger out on me.

Or you great guardians

What sins have I committed to provoke a bunch of idiots like you?

This was the first time the star core had felt human emotions like speechlessness and frustration since it gained consciousness.

But it had no choice; it had to hold back and help its creator complete a greater plan, and this woman was the one it had found most likely to succeed in all these generations.

We can't just let it end like this, otherwise who knows how long we'll have to wait?

Just as the Star Core was about to use its energy to deepen the brainwashing, a familiar yet deadly energy appeared in the upper city of Beloborg.

"This is [data protection]?!"

"That's impossible. How could such a being possibly cast its gaze upon a planet like this?"

At this moment, the star core panicked completely; that powerful energy source was approaching.

This thing appeared out of nowhere in its perception; it hadn't noticed it before, but now that it had, it realized it was there to kill it.

"Cocolia, cast aside your useless anger, your daughter awaits your guidance in the new world."

"Stand up and march toward a new world."

Cocolia, who was still throwing things, suddenly stopped and her emotions instantly stabilized.

“You’re right. As long as Bronya is still in Bellenberg, she will always exist in the New World.”

"What I need to do now is to bring about a new world; there's no time to wait."

The further they talked, the more determined Cocolia's eyes became, showing no signs of being controlled; she was simply brainwashed.

On the street, the patrolling Silvermane Iron Guards spotted Bronya and, in a moment of alarm, rushed forward to block their path.

At this moment, Chen Jie turned his head to look into the distance, seemingly lost in thought, but said nothing.

"Miss Bronya, we've finally found you! The High Guardian has been so worried about you these past few days that he's lost his appetite and almost died of anxiety!"

Bronya froze. For the past seven days, she had been accompanying the minecart convoy, occasionally filling in for the rotating miners.

Add to that the experiments in Dust Tribulation, her mother's mistakes, and the new friends she made, and she had almost forgotten about what happened in the Upper City.

Upon hearing the Silvermane Iron Guard's words, Bronya's face turned pale instantly. She had almost forgotten about her mother during this time.

"Oh no! Mother!"

"By the way, you all come with me. Your work must be seen by Mother!"

After realizing the gravity of the situation, Bronya grabbed Dust's hand, which was carrying the suitcase, and started running forward. However, she herself almost tripped and fell.

Turning around in surprise, Bronya found Chen Jie standing straight and motionless. Only then did she realize that she couldn't pull him at all.

Not only could she not be pulled, but the sudden exertion almost caused her to slip and fall.

"I was wondering why you guys looked familiar. Turns out you were the wanted criminals from a while back?!"

"So it was you who kidnapped Miss Bronya! Let her go!"

Instantly, the Silvermane Iron Guards, having grasped the situation, raised their weapons and aimed them at Chen Jie and the others, even spreading out to prepare to encircle them.

Bronya was extremely anxious and couldn't help but shout angrily at the sight: "Put down your weapons!"

"You are not allowed to say a word. Dismissed! Things are not as you heard! I have something very important to discuss with my mother!"

"Get out of the way right now!"

A furious shout successfully silenced the Iron Guards present, who were now in a state of shock. They eventually lowered their weapons, but seemingly out of concern for Bronya, they did not leave.

"Even so, we hope that you will join us. Otherwise, we will not allow these unidentified people to enter the administrative district under any circumstances!"

Bronya froze, but Dust Calamity said nonchalantly, "It doesn't matter, let them come. It won't affect anything."

Bronya thought about it and agreed. The armor would have to be made public eventually anyway, so finding out sooner or later wouldn't make much difference.

Knowing she couldn't pull her any further, Bronya released her grip. "Come with me."

Watching Bronya walk with such a cool and confident stride, Dust Tribulation adjusted the glasses on his nose.

Soon, escorted by a group of Silvermane Iron Guards, the group arrived at Cocolia's office.

However, when Bronya anxiously pushed open the office door and saw what was inside, everyone who followed her in was stunned.

Chapter 49: The Armor Titled "Preservation"

The state of the entire office could be described as a complete mess, which would be an understatement.

Broken documents and various office supplies were scattered all over the floor; nothing in sight was intact.

Even in the office, people saw things that shouldn't exist, like ice spikes and icicles.

Chen Jie pushed up his glasses and thought to himself.

it has started

"What's going on? Why is this kind of thing in Mother's office? Why is it so messy?"

Bronya's pupils contracted and dilated repeatedly. She had overheard some things along the way, things she tried to deny, but now they seemed to have come true.

"As you can see, Bronya, it can be basically concluded that your mother is one with the Star Core." Dust Calamity glanced in surprise at the briefcase that was swaying slightly on its own.

Is Jepard around here?

Yes, after the Amber King put forward a series of conditions, he knew that this thing was currently only suitable for Jepard.

"How, how could it be?"

Seele caught Bronya when she almost fell.

For Bronya, this was like the sky falling.

"The operation must begin; this cornerstone has chosen its owner, who is nearby."

The Silvermane Iron Guards standing at the door all lowered their heads, some even putting down their weapons and covering their ears.

They did this immediately upon seeing the situation inside.

If this situation were exposed, the image of the great guardian in people's hearts would completely collapse.