Damn it, something's wrong with the gacha I got.

“Wait a minute,” Chen Baimin caught the unfamiliar phrase sharply, “Pharmacist, you just said… ‘Harmony’s Cancer?’ Are you referring to the star core?”

The henchmen of "Destruction" clearly refer to the Antimatter Legion, but this latter title raised a huge question mark in his mind.

"Yes, meow." Pharmacist Meow's answer was light and certain.

This brief confirmation, however, was like a stone thrown into calm water, instantly stirring up a violent reaction.

"Huh? What?!" March 7th exclaimed first, his eyes wide with disbelief. "The Star Core is a [Harmonious]...creation? How is that possible?!"

The images of the splitting, freezing, and destruction brought about by the core of the previous Yalilo VI star flashed through her mind.

There is no way to connect with Hippe, who symbolizes harmony.

Xing and Qiong, who were standing next to them, also showed expressions of extreme shock, exchanging incredulous glances.

They had personally experienced and sealed the star core, feeling its corrosive and destructive power—a feeling completely opposite to the word "harmony."

Chen Bai's brows furrowed deeply, his heart also churning with turmoil.

He recalled the descriptions of star cores in Danheng and the train's database—they were usually the source of disasters, the "cancer of all worlds" that plunged the world into conflict, depravity, and even destruction. Their characteristics, whether bewitching or causing calamities, were previously thought to point to Nanook, the embodiment of "destruction."

How did the source suddenly become Hippe, whose ideas are almost opposite to those of "harmony"?

This sudden information completely overturned their previous understanding of the nature of stellar nuclei.

Seeing the puzzled looks on their faces, the pharmacist cat slowly explained:

"You've all misunderstood. [Destruction] has never claimed to have created the Star Core, and Nanuk and his henchmen merely used the Star Core's power to continue [Destruction's] path. Furthermore, children, your understanding of [Harmony] is still very limited..."

Then, the pharmacist cat, like a little teacher, answered their questions:

"Hipe, as the Lord who governs Harmony, He has a thousand faces and a thousand appearances. He is similar to me, possessing both the strength to aid the weak and the evil side. You should know that He once devoured the One of Order, and you should also know that one of the Ends is Harmony... Therefore, do not be deceived by appearances, meow~"

The pharmacist's warning caused Chen Bai and the others to fall into a brief silence.

"So, does that mean the family members aren't good people either?"

Chen Bai was slightly taken aback. Good heavens, one of the major powers in the universe had such a secret hidden inside. I guess their higher-ups should also know the truth about the star core.

"I never expected this. I've really seen something amazing today. I thought the Star Core was created by [Destruction], but it turns out it's from [Harmony], meow~"

Bai Lu Mi was also surprised.

"But our next stop seems to be Pinocchio, should we go there...?"

March 7th said with some concern.

After all, Pinocchio is now the [family's] territory, and she always felt that going there would not end well, as if something was going to happen. Could it be that she was going to run into some big boss again?

Upon hearing this, Chen Bai comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, March. No matter what happens, [Pioneering] will always forge ahead, won't it?"

Xing: "That's right, didn't we fight Illusion too?"

Qiong: "If there's some big boss, we can just have the train start running!"

March 7: "Pam will be angry then... Never mind that, I understand now, let's just enjoy the Belleburg celebration."

Chapter 108 Please, sir, don't cause trouble.

After the stag traversed the last section of the slope covered with broken ice, the majestic gates of Beloborg stood perfectly before them.

The massive gears and mechanical structures on the city gate stood silently in the gradually weakening cold wind. The metal surface, once covered by a thick layer of ice, now revealed its mottled original color and deep green rust.

Several Silvermane Iron Guards stood by the gate, holding standard-issue long spears. When the giant beast, radiating a soft glow and with an elegant physique, carried the Blood Silk Torture Rider, their faces instantly showed astonishment and high alert.

"Stop!...Wait, what's that?"

A guard who appeared to be the leader narrowed his eyes, his gaze quickly sweeping over the black deer and landing on the people on its back.

Upon recognizing several familiar figures, the tense atmosphere suddenly relaxed, turning into surprise and a vague sense of respect.

"It's you! Everyone on the Star Train!"

The black deer gracefully stopped in front of the moat bridge, showing no agitation despite the guards' initial hostility.

The pharmacist cat in Chen Bai's arms curiously poked its head out, its golden eyes scrutinizing the iron guards and the faint noise coming from inside the city gate behind them—a buzzing sound of metal clanging, steam billowing, and people talking.

Bai Lu Miao lazily glanced around at the cold city.

March 7th smiled and waved to the guards: "It's us! This deer is Ah Bai's mount!"

The lead guard took a deep breath, straightened his body, and solemnly performed the salute of the Silver Mane Iron Guards. He then stepped aside to make way and loudly signaled to those inside the city gate:

"They are the heroes who brought relief from the cold wave! Let them through!"

The heavy gears began to turn, emitting a dull but powerful roar.

The massive doors slowly opened inward, and a gust of wind, carrying the warmth of a furnace, the scent of old metal, and the faint aroma of food, swept in, creating a stark contrast to the crisp chill outside the city.

The black deer strode forward, carrying the blood-red, beautiful, and yellow magpie-like creatures to the steel city that was struggling to recover.

Passersby inside the gate stopped and cast curious glances at the conspicuous Chen Bai and his group.

"Mommy, this deer is huge! I want to ride it too!"

"What are you doing riding that! That belongs to someone else, hurry up and go home!"

"Huh? Aren't these the nameless guests who helped us get rid of the cold wave? They've come too."

"It's probably the Guardian who invited them to the celebration."

"No wonder......"

The citizens chatted amongst themselves.

"They all look a bit unwell, should I drive away their illnesses for them?"

At this moment, the pharmacist suddenly spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Chen Bai quickly dissuaded him, "There's no need for that. Please don't cause trouble. They're just a little tired, but they're full of energy."

If the Pharmacist Cat were to take action, who knows what the consequences would be? By then, all the people of Beloberg might have become immortal beings, and then become demonic beings... It's possible that the Light Arrow of the [Hunter] would descend.

"Okay, meow~" The pharmacist meow was a little disappointed.

Chen Bai breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

Soon they arrived at Cripper Castle and met Jepard, who was just coming out of the castle.

Chen Bai suddenly smiled and said, "Long time no see, Little Jie Jie~"

Xing and Qiong echoed, "Little Jie, long time no see."

Jepard blushed and replied somewhat helplessly, "Welcome, friends of the Star Train, but could you please not call me that?"

Only his older sister, Hilva, calls him "Little Jekyll," and it would be quite awkward for anyone else to call him that.

"What does it matter? A title is just a label."

"Yeah, it's okay, Jay. This just means our friendship is unbreakable!"

Xing and Qiong replied in unison.

Jepard: "..."

"Ahem, alright, you two, stop fooling around!"

Chen Bai interrupted the two clowns' antics. If this continued, wouldn't Jepard be so ashamed and angry that he would die?

"Phew~" Jepard exhaled, straightened his expression, and continued, "The Guardian has been waiting for you for a long time. Please come in, but you deer..."

Jepard looked at the giant deer with a somewhat hesitant expression.

"Oh, little deer, let's go back to how we were before."

Upon hearing this, Chen Bai spoke to Feng Rao Xuanlu.

"Yo~" Fengrao Xuanlu responded, and then its body transformed into a small deer that was more than half the height of a person at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"This is... You guys are truly incredible. Come on in."

Jepard was somewhat surprised by what he saw, but he didn't forget his business.

"Okay, see you later."

Then, Chen Bai and his group entered Kripper Castle.

"That child possesses a very strong [protective] will, meow~"

After entering, the pharmacist cat sitting on the black deer suddenly spoke.

"You mean Jepard?" Chen Bai was slightly taken aback.

"That's right, that child will definitely be an extraordinary person in the future. He will go very far on the path of [preservation], meow."

The pharmacist cat wagged its tail.

Chen Bai hadn't expected the pharmacist to have such a high opinion of Jepard, but it made sense. This Silvermane Iron Guardian's [Protection] method was basically unshakable, and his determination to protect Beloborg was not to be underestimated.

"Alright, Ah Bai, stop chatting, we're about to see Bronya." March 7's voice interrupted Chen Bai's thoughts.

"I know, but you're dressed up like a little princess today."

Chen Bai looked San Yueqi up and down, who had changed into new clothes. She looked like an ice princess, but not in a cold or aloof way. Instead, she was full of vitality.

"Isn't it beautiful? I had a hard time choosing this, and it was Bronya's invitation, so I spent some time getting ready."

March 7th was slightly pleased with himself.

"March, you're really vain." Xing pouted.

"What did you say? How are we being vain? It's a girl's nature, okay? Unlike you, who only likes to stay in the trash can!" March 7th retorted.

"What's wrong with the trash can? The trash can is the best in the world!"

Chen Bai quickly interrupted the two: "Stop fooling around, we're going to see Bronya later."

The two then quieted down.

Just as Ji Ru stepped into the Great Guardian's office, two female voices suddenly came from inside.

One is Bronya's, while the other is relatively unfamiliar.

“I completely understand your predicament, Miss Great Guardian. The current financial difficulties in Beloberburg are not because of you, nor are they caused by the fault of everyone in the city. But to be fair, since Beloberburg has survived as an independent polity to this day, this debt cannot be written off as a bad debt.”

"I know that too, but...? Hmm, you've arrived?"

Chapter 109 Where did this dimensional pig come from?

"It seems we have important visitors. Hello, you are a few anonymous guests. I am Toppa, the director of the Strategic Investment Department of Star Peace Corporation. It's a pleasure to meet you."

The woman who spoke was the one who had just spoken to Bronya.

She has short, neat white hair and wears a white shirt, black shorts, and long boots, which accentuate her capable and professional demeanor.

"Topa?" Qiong's voice sounded with a hint of uncertainty.

He scratched his head, as if searching through his memory. "I remember... you were a colleague of the gold miner, weren't you?"

This sudden naming caused a very subtle crack to appear in Topa's perfectly professional expression, and a hint of surprise flashed in her golden eyes: "Oh? You know that guy?"

“We’re not that close,” Qiong said honestly. “We’ve only met once and exchanged a few words.”

In his original world, the Star Train had just arrived in Pinocene and briefly intersected with the gold dust.

But the man, dressed in fine clothes and behaving like a peacock spreading its tail, always gave people the feeling that his thoughts were unpredictable.

"I see." Toppa quickly regained his composure, nodded slightly, and in his heart, he had a new assessment of the train crew's interpersonal network.

Just then, Chen Bai's cool voice broke in. He stared at Topa, his eyes thoughtful:

"Strategic Investment Department... I think I heard Himeko mention it before. She said your department has a pretty good reputation in the world."

Chen Baifeng changed the subject, "But she also said that your company's market development department has a terrible reputation. In order to seize planetary resources, they do not hesitate to incite conflict or even start wars. Their plundering behavior has no bottom line. They have done many things that are not inhumane."

Toppa's smile froze for a moment.

March 7th, as if reminded, blinked and added:

“Yes, yes, Professor Danheng seems to have mentioned it too! He said that the market development department did something particularly outrageous before, which led to something terrible happening to the natives of a certain planet. I can’t remember which planet it was.”