Star Railway, starting as Kiana

"Hello, Miss Bronya, I am Kiana, Kiana Kaslana. You can call me Kiana."

...

Whether it was because of March 7th or because of Xing, for several days in a row, March 7th and Xing embarked on a wilderness survival activity in the vast snowfield.

"March 7th, are you sure this is the right road?"

Xing looked in the direction March 7th pointed, then looked around at the endless snowfield, which seemed to be exactly the same as before.

"It must be this road. Look, there are footprints here! Follow it, and you'll definitely see other people."

March 7th said confidently. If it were before, March 7th would have doubted whether he had led them astray and caused them to stray far from their destination. But after seeing the two rows of footprints in front of him, March 7th regained his confidence.

However, the more Kiana looked at the two rows of footprints, the more familiar they seemed. And, whether it was just her imagination or not, she felt that the environment here was somewhat familiar.

Seeing how confident March 7th was, the brand-new Star still chose to trust the guidance of this "veteran".

At this moment, in a snowdrift more than a hundred meters to the right of the two people, an unidentified creature is activating a vibration mode.

Meanwhile, the unidentified creature was enduring the discomfort of its body being covered in ice and snow, while inwardly complaining:

"The people on the train have already gotten off, haven't they? Hurry up and come over. Old Sambo is practically turning into an old popsicle. If this continues, I don't know if he can hold on. Even the Silvermane Iron Guards are about to collapse and have to go back."

Seeing that the people chasing him seemed to think he had escaped and were about to leave, Old Sangbo used the same trick again, making a commotion and pulling at the figures of those who were wearing thick clothes to keep warm but were still shivering.

The Silver Mane Iron Guards who were being pulled along had already cursed Sangbo's ancestors countless times. "Are you out of your mind? If you want to run, just run! Why are you pulling me here? When we catch you, we'll strip you naked and hang you out at the door to be exposed to the wind for days! Achoo!"

Because the chase for Sambo was too nerve-wracking, in order to prevent themselves from having a mental breakdown, the two suddenly started chatting about some recent gossip in the city while they were walking.

Iron Guard A: "By the way, have you heard? It seems a saintess has suddenly appeared in the city."

Iron Guard B: "Saintess? Could it be that another strange church has appeared?"

Iron Guard A shook his head: "I don't know, but it seems that because of her behavior, her goddess-like appearance, and her selfless dedication, she was called a saint by some people."

Iron Guard B: "Your description... is like saying nothing at all, but it has nothing to do with us. After all, being able to eat our fill, stay warm, and survive is already a blessing."

Thinking of the gradually expanding rift, Iron Guard A also fell silent.

March 7th and Xing are still lost, while Sambo is still pretending to be dead in the snowdrift, and the Silvermane Iron Guards are still carrying out their duties.

It seems that nothing has changed.

But what about reality?

“Recently... Bronya seems to have changed a lot.”

Sitting in the seat that belonged to the Great Guardian, even though there was no one around, Cocolia began to talk to herself.

"Cocolia, you did a great job. For Belloberg, for everyone, and for the world, your decisions were absolutely correct. As for your daughter, she's just an innocent little girl. Perhaps she should be the next one..."

"Shut up! She's my daughter!"

He was bewitching Cocolia's star core, never expecting that Cocolia had been bewitched by him for so long. She was just one step away from being completely bewitched, corrupted, and controlled by the star core.

However, Cocolia still retained a sliver of reason, her last hope, which was her love for her daughter Bronya.

Because of Bronya's unusual behavior in the past few days, Cocolia, who was originally trying to create a new world by sending people to their deaths in the Rift under the influence of the Star Core, has slowed down the progress of her plan and begun to focus her attention on Bronya.

"Even after Bronya grew up, every time they argued, she would leave looking dejected, take a hot bath, and eat some of her favorite food."

"But recently, Bronya seems to be very happy every time she goes home, and she is so engrossed in her work that she wants to live in Cripple Castle every day. Recently, Bronya has been returning home on time with remarkable speed, and every time she goes home, her face is beaming with an undisguised smile."

Upon hearing Cocolia start talking about her daughter again, Star Core couldn't help but continue to tempt her, saying, "Perhaps she has also discovered your despair and Belloberg's helplessness."

"Impossible. I never told her any truth about the cold wave. With so much information being blocked, many people probably think I'm crazy."

Cocolia was quite self-aware. Perhaps, not maybe, she went mad after becoming the Great Guardian, learning the truth, and after countless years of effort that failed to make Beloberg any better, only delaying his death.

Only for the sake of her duty as the Great Guardian and for the sake of her daughter did Cocolia retain the last shred of her sanity, refusing to be manipulated by the Star Core and become its slave.

Star Core couldn't understand Cocolia's feelings, and could only analyze them based on the experiences of previous Grand Guardians, proposing a possibility: "Perhaps, Bronya is in love."

Suddenly, Cocolia erupted in anger, shouting, "You, Beloberg, are swearing!"

Star Core: Waaaaah, she used such foul language! I was just trying to distract you, and I was trying to be kind and answer your questions to comfort you. Why did you have to yell at me like that!

Chapter 572 Welcome back. Shall we eat first, or take a shower first, or...?

After cursing for an unknown amount of time, Cocolia threw the table she had smashed aside. After Star Core completely stopped talking, Cocolia sat down and leaned back in her chair.

Cocolia didn't believe what Star Core said, because her daughter was still very young and would never date so early!

She assumed Bronya had encountered something interesting or something she liked recently.

However, as a mother, especially one who loves her daughter the most, she couldn't help but feel guilty for not noticing it immediately, wondering if she had been neglecting Bronya's feelings lately.

Star Core: Oh no, is Cocolia going to back out? But if I interrupt now, will I get yelled at again?

As for the claim by the Star Core that Bronya is in a relationship, Cocolia believes that this is absolutely impossible at this time.

If there is...

Cocolia gripped the spear in her hand, the one she had used when she first became a Guardian, fighting alongside the Silvermane Iron Guard against the creatures of the Rift.

If it's true, then let that guy who seduced his daughter see the sharpness of the spear in his hand!

As for the recent news in Belloborg and the so-called saintess, Cocolia had no intention of paying any attention to it.

Since someone wants to do good deeds, Cocolia will not stop them.

Anyway, as long as it doesn't disrupt the new world or affect his daughter, whatever he wants to do has nothing to do with her.

"Mother, I'll be going home now. Please take care and get some rest."

Having just calmed herself down and changed her desk to continue working, Cocolia looked at Bronya, who was beaming with smiles and just about to leave work, and nodded, controlling her expression.

After Bronya left.

Table: I've cracked again!

If I don't resolve the doubts in my heart, I'm afraid I won't be able to continue this job.

With that thought in mind, Cocolia headed straight for Bronya's residence.

In her hand, she held the spear tightly.

"big..."

The Silvermane Iron Guard at the door was about to pack his things when the High Guardian uttered just one word, only to be silenced by Cocolia's murderous glare.

It wasn't until Cocolia was gone that he realized his back was already soaked with cold sweat.

Kiana, I'm back!

Bronya returned to her home and happily spoke to the people inside.

Bronya, leaning against the wall by the door, bent slightly and her slender, fair fingers deftly unzipped the pair of tall leather boots.

As the zipper was unzipped, it made a soft hissing sound.

Bronya braced herself against the wall with one hand for balance, and with the other hand she grasped the heel of the shoe. With a gentle lift, the black knee-high leather boot came off halfway. She tapped her foot and wiggled it slightly, and the shoe came off completely.

Bronya took off her tall leather boots and casually placed them aside.

She then gracefully and deftly removed her other boot, finally freeing her slender feet from their black confinement.

Kiana arrived at the door at that moment.

"Welcome back. Would you like to eat first, or take a shower, or...?"

"I know that, but let's eat first."

Of course, although Kiana said that, she didn't actually prepare the meal. Instead, Bronya changed into her pajamas after returning home, went into the kitchen, and started preparing dinner.

Cocolia arrived at the door at that moment. This was not only Bronya's home, but also hers. However, due to some recent conflicts with Bronya, coupled with that despairing burden, she had changed her mind.

Cocolia spends almost every day resting in her room at Cripper Castle.

Cocolia didn't know whether she should go in. Although she had come on a whim, when she got to the door, she realized that no matter whether Bronya was in a relationship or not, could she, as an incompetent mother, really stop her?

Do I have the right?

"Don't just stand at the door, come in."

Just as Cocolia was standing at the door thinking about these things, the door was opened. Cocolia looked up and realized that the blond guy she had imagined was not there.

Instead, a girl with a beauty comparable to her daughter's, wearing the Cocolia filter, appeared before her.

Her eyes were like a deep, azure sky, or a clear, deep sea; the blue was so pure, without a trace of impurity, as if it held the brilliance of stars. When she gazed in a certain direction, her eyes would sparkle with a lively and fiery light, as if flames were burning within them. Her eyelashes were long and curled, like small fans, trembling slightly with each blink, adding a touch of playfulness to her gaze.

She had long, snow-white hair, its strands smooth and lustrous, as if kissed by moonlight. It shimmered softly in the sunlight and sometimes swayed gently with her movements, like a flowing silver curtain.

Her skin was fair and delicate, with a faint pink hue, like tender flower petals, radiating a healthy and captivating glow. Her features were exquisitely beautiful, with a small, straight nose perfectly positioned in the center of her face, making her features appear more three-dimensional.

Her lips were a pale cherry-pink, always adorned with a smile that could be either confident or playful. That smile, like a flower blooming in spring, possessed a magical power to dispel gloom. Her teeth, white and even, added a touch of sunshine to her smile. Her face was a delicate oval shape, with soft lines that showcased the vitality and beauty of a young girl.

"Well, I..."

Cocolia suddenly didn't know what to say next. When she realized that Kiana was looking at her, or rather, at the spear she had been holding, Cocolia wished she could go back in time and rewrite everything.

"You must be Bronya's mother. Hello, I'm Kiana, the adorable homeless cat that Bronya took in. Nice to meet you!"

"Um, please give me your guidance."

Before Cocolia could even react to what Kiana was saying, she reached out and grasped Kiana's soft hand.

"Oh, Mother, what brings you here?"

"Bronya, I..."

Cocolia tried to find an excuse to leave, but Kiana pulled her back in.

"Don't stand outside anymore. Bronya has prepared dinner. Let's all eat together."

Cocolia did not refuse, but looking at the two people in front of her, it was as if she saw herself and Hilva in the past.

This put Cocolia's mind at ease.

At the dinner table, Cocolia chatted with Bronya about everyday things, something they hadn't done in a long time. Cocolia treated the girl who had suddenly appeared in the house like a kind older sister, taking extra care of her. Even Bronya felt a little jealous when she saw the bowl full of food that her mother had filled.

But the thought that her mother liked her new friend so much made her especially happy.

"Just for today, let me put aside my responsibility as a guardian and be a good mother for once."

Cocolia thought to herself, and her demeanor became even gentler.

Star Core: This is bad!

Chapter 573 I have admired Miss Seele for a long time

"Holy Maiden, thank you for your healing. If it weren't for you, my only son would have left me because of the rift in the realm."

As he spoke, the elderly man, who looked to be about the same age as the old Goethe of the Goethe Hotel, suddenly buckled at the knees and was about to kneel down.

But he found himself frozen in place, as if he had been frozen in place.

At that moment, Kiana reached out and helped the old man up.

"Grandma, this is what I should do as a doctor. Also, there's no need to call me Holy Lady. I'm just doing my bit in this era."

"Ah! Your Majesty!"

Bronya looked at her friend, whom she had only known for two days, and saw that she was recognized by so many people and even called a "saint." Bronya felt genuinely gratified for her friend.

But at the same time, she also had concerns.

"Kiana, you treat people for free every day, and sometimes you even go to dangerous places yourself. Do you need me to send some Iron Guards to protect you?"

“No need, Bronya. Every Silvermane Guard has their own job, and with the Rift’s invasion becoming more and more serious, the Guards are already busy enough. Besides, it’s only natural to do my part to save some people in the midst of a crisis, isn’t it?”

Looking at Kiana, who was dressed in a nun's habit with her hands clasped together, Bronya seemed to see a different kind of radiance behind her.

It seems there's no need to explain why some people call Kiana "the Saintess".

As for Kiana's identity, it seemed that no one felt anything was amiss, as if Kiana had been living in Beloborg from the very beginning. Even Cocolia, the Great Guardian, and the Star Core that had been bewitching Cocolia, did not notice anything unusual.

"Then I'll be going now. Remember to be careful. If you feel unwell, you can come to me anytime."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Kiana slowly walked away and gradually disappeared.

And the name "Saintess" was passed down by word of mouth as Kiana fought her way up.

Kiana herself, after confirming that no one was around, put away the feather in her hand and dissipated the white light in her hand.

"The power of the Herald of Knowledge combined with the Herald of Death is really useful. It's just a pity that the people who are going on this pioneering journey are Xing and March 7th. Otherwise, if I were to become a saintess using the name of Kallen, I'm afraid Old Yang would have carried the train away overnight."

Joking aside, if Old Yang had seen himself, Bronya, Cocolia, Seele, and those old acquaintances, as well as that fleeting Otto Rakshasa, within just a few days, and then heard that Beloberg had Saintess Kallen, Old Yang might have really thought that the Honkai had crossed the stargate and attacked.