Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Little Elysia: Kevin, what Kevin? Not familiar.
Chapter 21 Little Elysia: Kevin, what Kevin? Not familiar.
Upper District, Qlipoth Fort.
"Guardian—I have brought several 'outsiders' to see you."
"The messenger has already informed me of the situation. Well done, Gepard, you may withdraw for now."
Cocolia, standing on the high platform, gave a slight nod to Gepard. After he had completely left, she extended her hand slightly towards March 7th and the others below.
"Welcome, visitors from beyond the blizzard... no, from beyond the heavens, is that right?"
"I am Cocolia Rand, the 'Supreme Guardian' of Belobog. No need to be surprised; I can tell you are not from this world. 'The Architects' remember history to fortify their resolve; I know that in the distant past, before the blizzard descended and before the 'Legion' invaded, this world was once incredibly prosperous..."
"The Aeons connected our planet with other worlds. We learned of countless possibilities in the vast galaxy and also heard of 'The Amber Lord' Qlipoth—under His gaze, we began building the walls."
"So don't be surprised. Although for seven hundred years 'The Architects' have received no news from the stars, I know of your existence. State your purpose; I am listening."
Before the group could even voice their confusion, Cocolia spoke frankly and directly, laying everything out as if she were a trustworthy sage, as if Belobog wasn't a city sealed off by a blizzard for centuries at all.
With such a premise, they naturally had no reason to hide anything either. Finally, the most composed Dan Heng stepped forward and replied: "We came here for something called a 'Stellaron.' It's a substance that suddenly descends upon various worlds, and its appearance signifies disaster. Many planets we've passed through have suffered from Stellarons."
"Stellaron?"
Normally, such an information-isolated world would hardly know about Stellarons. They even expected to obtain most of their intelligence from this world, so Dan Heng had long prepared a set of explanations.
But Cocolia's response was somewhat unexpected.
"Of course, I know of the substance you call the Stellaron. Seven hundred years ago, after the Stellaron descended upon this planet, the Legion's invasion and the blizzard followed one after another. Similarly, the rift erosion caused by the Stellaron has always been a problem plaguing Belobog; we haven't found a complete solution."
Cocolia clasped her hands before her chest, tapping her fingers as she looked down at Dan Heng below. "But what I want to ask is, what does all this have to do with you?"
"I don't believe anyone would go to great lengths to help a world unrelated to themselves without seeking anything in return."
Clearly, the initiative in the conversation was entirely in Cocolia's hands. As the leader of Belobog, she rightfully possessed such presence.
With a slight sigh, knowing they were also under someone else's roof, Dan Heng had no choice but to continue explaining: "You're right. The reason we came seeking cooperation ultimately boils down to our interests aligning—if we don't seal the Stellaron, we cannot leave this planet either."
"Right, right, right! As long as we take care of the Stellaron, your world will naturally become safer too." March 7th, who had little guile, immediately added.
Meanwhile, Little Elysia scratched her head in puzzlement, a unique doubt inexplicably arising in her heart. She muttered softly: "Strange, why does this thing's nature sound so familiar?"
"You... have a way to seal the Stellaron?"
Catching the keyword in Dan Heng's words, Cocolia finally showed a slight hint of being moved.
"We have the corresponding means." Dan Heng nodded.
"Good. I believe you. If you truly possess the means to seal the Stellaron, then your arrival is the hope Belobog has waited seven hundred years for. I am willing to provide all possible assistance... However, information about the Stellaron's existence actually comes from fragmented records left by some research institute hundreds of years ago. To help you find it, we still need some time."
"It's getting late, and you must be tired. I have prepared a banquet for you. Please stay at Qlipoth Fort tonight. Tomorrow at noon, I will send someone to invite you all, and we can discuss this matter properly."
"I also need some time to investigate all records related to the Stellaron... I wish you all a wonderful evening."
With Cocolia having spoken to this extent, Dan Heng naturally couldn't find any suitable reason to refuse. The other party had already agreed to help them solve the Stellaron problem—wasn't that the best outcome?
Seeing Cocolia already making a gesture to see them out, Dan Heng naturally pulled on March 7th beside him who still wanted to say something, then led the group out of the room.
Just after leaving the room, sure enough, there were attendants who had been waiting for a long time outside. They led the group to a spacious hall and bowed, inviting everyone to take their seats.
"My apologies. Due to busy official duties, the Guardian is unable to accompany our distinguished guests for dinner. After you have eaten and drunk your fill, I will be responsible for taking you to your resting quarters."
Such etiquette clearly indicated they were truly being received with the highest protocol. Even the most steady Dan Heng couldn't think of any reason why the other party might harbor ill intentions.
"Wow, this place is huge! That Guardian is really a great person."
By now, March 7th had already started touching and exploring everything in the hall. Honestly, who wouldn't like such a splendid and magnificent place?
"But speaking of which... with so much food, can we finish it all?" Looking at the table full of exquisite dishes, Stelle—a good child who had never experienced waste—couldn't help but ask.
"Ah, why worry about that? Of course we need to eat our fill first to have strength to find the Stellaron~" March 7th patted Stelle's shoulder with a smile and quickly turned her attention successfully to the feast before them.
Heaven have mercy—while Welt Yang on the Astral Express was worried about the kids and munching on steamed buns while watching the detectors—these heartless kids were feasting on lavish food down below.
Watching March 7th grabbing food left and right and taking bites here and there, Stelle lowered her head and shook it slightly. But when she turned to look at Little Elysia beside her, she realized that at some point, the other had already finished several plates of desserts?!
Her stomach clearly wasn't even as big as those desserts!
"Hmm? What's wrong?"
Little Elysia put down the dessert she had just brought near her and tilted her head slightly towards Stelle.
"Aren't you separated from your family? Why didn't you ask that Guardian just now to help look for them?" Stelle whispered.
"Don't worry, don't worry; no need to worry about him. Even if this whole planet exploded, he wouldn't be in any danger." Little Elysia puffed out her cheeks and then said indignantly: "Besides, that guy actually left someone as cute as me all alone there! I won't actively go looking for him!"
Of course, these were just secondary issues.
With never-before-seen desserts right before her eyes, who would still think about that guy who only eats instant noodles during team-building events?
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