Collapse Iron: I'm a Succubus in the Universe

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, she will be the last Grand Protector of Belloborg.

Therefore, she chose this path...

"Enough with the brainwashing, witch!"

Seele's stern rebuke snapped Bronya out of her painful whispers, and she looked at the group of people who had rushed over with surprise.

In contrast, Cocolia was quite dissatisfied, but so what? Seele had already promised Bronya that she would bring her back no matter what.

“We need you, Belloberg needs you, Bronya.”

At this moment, Qiong also spoke up, and their words deeply touched Bronya's heart.

"Seele, and everyone else..."

"Is that alright? I've given you plenty of time... time to say goodbye."

Cocolia interrupted their conversation in a detached tone, her expression icy as she looked at Bronya.

"It's time to tell you the other reason I brought you here, Bronya."

Cocolia recounted her past, how she, like Bronya, had once struggled to uphold "preservation".

Her belief was once unwavering, until a sudden variable disrupted everything, and another option appeared before her.

That meant overthrowing the old order and welcoming the new world. For Cocolia, compared to the ethereal and increasingly distant concept of "preservation," it was so real...

Everything she's saying now is in the hope that Bronya will stand by her side, otherwise she too will be plunged into indelible pain.

"Make your choice, daughter."

Cocolia has always given Bronya the choice, from childhood to adulthood. And what will Bronya's choice be?

The girl let out a long sigh with a heavy expression, and the white breath she exhaled dissipated in the wind and snow.

"Lady Cocolia... Thank you for raising me to adulthood, thank you for leaving me the right to choose."

But… I'm sorry, Mother. This is the last time, I can't stand by your side.

Cocolia fell into a long silence. Bronya's answer was exactly what she had feared, but she did not fly into a rage.

Instead, he suppressed his emotions, tried his best to remain calm, and listened as Bronya continued to tell her story, recounting the shining light of humanity in dire circumstances.

"Our ancestors built this city with their own hands and worked hard to continue civilization amidst the wind and snow."

Even if this world is destined to fall apart, the path to that end should be paved by humankind itself—not left to this scourge!

By the end, Bronya's tone had become agitated, and Cocolia understood her choice, so there was no need to say more.

"The fate of this city... Belleburg is sealed. Its future will unfold in our hands, and you... will become the cornerstone of this new world!"

The ground began to shake...

"Without breaking the old, there can be no new. As the Great Guardian, I command you to rise—the 'Creation Engine'!"

An ancient creation buried beneath the snow-capped mountains was awakened, and a massive machine launched an attack on the group.

Fortunately, they also had outside help; Himeko's orbital cannon helped to block the Creation Engine's attack.

On March 7th, after receiving the communication from Himeko, he was overjoyed. It was such a reassuring voice!

"Himeko-nee! The reinforcements arrived just in time!"

Sora couldn't help but sigh. Upon hearing this, Himeko smiled. She and Welt had been thinking of Sora and the others all along.

The creation engine has temporarily lost its ability to move, and now it's up to them. However, climbing onto that massive mechanical body is no easy task.

The Rift Monster summoned by the Star Core blocked Qiong's advance, but with the combined efforts of the group, it still managed to reach Cocolia.

However, instead of fighting to the death, Sora has a better solution: all she needs to do is subdue Cocolia first, right?

'Just one touch... if I can just touch it, the battle should be over, right?'

With these thoughts in mind, Qiong began to mobilize the power within her body.

Although he was unsure whether Cocolia, who had now embraced the star core and become inhuman, still possessed feelings.

But this is a force that even the Little Black Tower couldn't withstand, so there shouldn't be any problem, right?

The situation left Qiong with no time to hesitate. He gripped his bat tightly to block the attack while closing in on Cocolia step by step.

"Hmph, foolish! You thought you could get close to me and then... Ugh... Mmm...! What is this? What... did you do to me?!"

Cocolia's attack suddenly paused, just moments before, when Sora's baseball bat slammed into her.

She had a strange feeling; the wind and snow that normally posed no threat now felt like countless hands caressing her skin...

"Um...uh...you..."

Cocolia felt her body go limp, her strength to resist weakened, and she even became somewhat delirious.

Seeing that it was working, Qiong abandoned the bat and reached out to hold it, no matter where it was, she just wanted to hold it!

"What...bastard! You...! Ugh!"

With actual physical contact, the effects of the force became more pronounced, and Cocolia felt her body becoming increasingly difficult to control, as if it were no longer her own.

They were currently on a small platform at the top of the creation engine, and the others who were catching up, including Bronya, could not see what was happening here.

Similarly, we cannot see Cocolia, who is powerless to resist and at the mercy of others.

Chapter 42 Qiong: Kripper is actually a little girl?!

"Ugh... Damn it, what are you doing? I advise you to stop right now, otherwise... Ugh!"

Qiong did not answer, nor did she let go. Instead, she subdued him temporarily with great ease and pressed him down.

He originally intended to restrain the other's hands and hold her in his arms, but... Cocolia was a bit too big after fusing with the power of the star core (referring to her size).

In comparison, I am too small, like the difference between a pony and a large cart.

Therefore, I couldn't hug her at all, so I had no choice but to hold both of her wrists with one hand and restrain her above my head.

His other hand pressed down on the part of her body covered by solid ice, which was so cold that an ordinary person probably couldn't hold it.

However, it was still bearable for Qiong's physical condition. Although the surface was hard, the touch when pressed was as soft as snowflakes.

"Ugh! Damn it... Stop it!"

Hearing Cocolia's somewhat indignant voice, Sora did not stop immediately; on the contrary, she became even more unrestrained.

If it weren't for the surface ice crystals that couldn't be broken in a short time, Cocolia would probably be even more out of control right now.

"If you surrender now, admit your mistakes, and hand over the star core, I'll let you go. How about it?"

"Don't even think about it!"

"Really? Then there's nothing we can do."

Qiong shook his head as he spoke, seemingly quite helpless, but Cocolia, noticing the movement in his hand, panicked again.

"Wait! What are you doing?! No... Ughhhhhh!"

"There's nothing I can do, it's your own fault for not listening to me."

Qiong reached out and gently placed her hand on Cocolia's flat, cool abdomen.

Without the obstruction of solid ice, and with his fingers still applying slight pressure, the soft touch was clearly felt at his fingertips, and the effect was self-evident.

"Ha...ha...ah!"

That's quite a bit of perseverance.

Judging by the time, the others should be getting on soon.

I can't let them see me like this, or they'll definitely misunderstand. So I have to subdue Cocolia quickly.

At the very least, she should be made unconscious.

With this in mind, Qiong quickened her movements again. Special circumstances call for special treatment, drawing on the techniques she had honed on the Little Black Tower and Xing.

All of this was now focused on Cocolia. The wind and snow masked her voice, but Bronya below felt something was off.

She thought she heard her mother's voice, but the chaotic wind and running footsteps around her made her oblivious, and she assumed she had misheard.

Meanwhile, above, Qiong was trying his best to arouse Cocolia's senses, even though his perception had been enhanced several times over.

However, due to the fact that some areas were firmly covered by incredibly hard ice crystals, making it impossible to break through the defenses, the system was greatly restricted.

Even so, Cocolia was still suffering greatly, she had never felt this way before.

She gritted her teeth and endured it, but her heart couldn't help but waver; she was almost unable to think anymore...

"There's no other way, it seems this is the only option!"

Qiong finally used his trump card. He attached the power of destruction to his fingertips and then forcibly opened a hole in the ice crystals on Cocolia's body.

Sensing something was about to happen, Cocolia began to struggle violently, but with her limbs restrained, she could only tilt her head back and ram into the wall.

The impact struck Sora's face precisely. Although Cocolia's face was completely obscured in this state, the point of contact was roughly between her lips.

"Well!"

Qiong was also greatly shocked, but her hands moved quickly. Using the broken defense, she transformed the power attached to her fingertips into pleasure.

At that moment, he was like an explorer climbing a mountain in the wind and snow.

Ignoring the cold, they went straight into a tunnel that was icy cold but as soft as cotton snow, and then there was a loud 'bang'!

Qiong was sent flying, a frozen spear still stuck in her chest, her face filled with disbelief.

He did knock Cocolia unconscious, but he didn't manage to subdue the guy in front of him.

Because what lies before him now is the consciousness of the Star Core.

He forgot what happened next, but when he opened his eyes again, he found himself in an unfamiliar space.

The surrounding environment was like a universe, and Qiong was quite familiar with this place. The last time he came here, Nanuk had just glanced at him.

"Wait, could it be that..."

As if she had thought of something, Sora continued walking forward, and many memories appeared around her, all of them about Cocolia.

The story is about how she gradually came to believe in the Star Core, in the new world that she could reach, and then how she was abandoned by everyone.

The place was filled with an aura of protection for one's destiny, and at the end of the road he saw a little girl.

"Cripper is a little girl?!"

The Guardian's will was stunned. She hadn't expected that Qiong's first words would be this. She was just a manifestation and didn't have a fixed form.

However, he regretted it now, thinking that he shouldn't have let Qiong speak first. As for why the latter said that, it was because of his previous overthinking.

However, he now knew he had guessed wrong. What was in front of him was the will of the guardians of Beloberg throughout the ages. In short, Cocolia gave up "preservation".

But the guardians did not blame them, nor did they believe they had the right to do so, because for the past 700 years, the rift had been expanding every minute and every second.

What they left their successors was neither faith nor wealth, but only boundless despair.

Witnessing the homeland, which was sworn to be "protected," gradually disappear before one's eyes is agonizing, compounded by the lingering, seductive whispers...

Cocolia certainly made a big mistake, but whatever choice she made was ultimately meaningless.

For the people of Beloborg, the Star Core was an unsolvable problem. If Qiong and the others had not come, then those who held out to the end would only perish.

Even the strongest will is bound to waver; this day was destined to come. His protection... was destined to end.

"Then let someone else 'store' it."

Although he can be a bit frivolous at times, Qiong is always very serious when it comes to serious matters, and his eyes and words are incredibly firm.

The guardian's will, which had originally turned its back to him, now turned its head slightly.

"You... a mere passerby, yet you insist on shouldering the fate of an entire world... So be it. What else is there to lose... what else can't you try?"

Go and touch the light of the amber, pioneer. See if the will to "preserve" within you is strong enough... strong enough to attract His gaze.

It guards a flaming spear that points forward, standing beneath a dazzling light.

Qiong came to the flaming spear and reached out to pull it out, but the spear tip, which was deeply embedded in the ice and snow, was so difficult to move.

But he did not give up. With unwavering faith, even the coldest ice crystals can be shaken and shattered until they burst forth with light!

And with Kripper's gaze—a new power appeared, and Qiong reopened his eyes, still in a falling posture.

But the flaming spear that had been stuck in his chest appeared in his hand, the ice and snow covering it having melted.

Chapter 43 Qiong: Ms. Cocolia, you don't want your daughter to live with guilt forever, do you?