Chapter 36 Chapter 36: Why Should Little Elysia Help Him!
Chapter 36: Why Should Little Elysia Help Him!
To be honest, it might be because her body had shrunk, causing Elysia's personality to involuntarily shift towards that of a child—but as a child herself, she thought it was quite fun?
And in reality, right up until the moment little Elysia saw that photo, her silence was because her thoughts were still immersed in wondering what delicious desserts Belobog might have.
But after all, she had only become more childlike in temperament; it didn't mean her intelligence had regressed as well. Or rather... the adorable Elysia had always been very smart since she was little!
Her first thought upon seeing that photo was: How could someone as upright as Kevin possibly do something bad enough to get wanted? But then, thinking again about that guy's awkward, inflexible, and rigid demeanor that made him poor at communication, it all suddenly seemed plausible again.
A guy who appeared out of nowhere, spouting nonsense that no one could understand, could indeed easily cause some kind of accident. However, considering that this so-called 'Supreme Guardian' also mentioned something about it being possibly related to the Stellaron, she couldn't help but think of another possibility.
Elysia was certain that Kevin, who came to this planet with her, had absolutely no idea what a Stellaron was at the beginning. Even if he is a bit dense, he would absolutely never do anything that might endanger this planet.
Therefore, the possibility that the other party was lying about this matter was also very high.
The more beautiful a woman is, the better she is at lying!
Of course, her own Elysia, who possesses both beauty and talent, is an exception.
"What's wrong, have you seen him before?"
Noticing the group's unusual reaction, Cocolia didn't lose her composure at all. Her lovely face only showed just the right amount of shock.
Logically speaking, her plan should have been flawless. No outsiders had come to Belobog in seven hundred years, and these two groups of outsiders who appeared at different times theoretically shouldn't know each other at all. Otherwise, they would have mentioned it from the very beginning.
Regarding this point, Cocolia didn't think she would be completely unable to tell.
"No, I definitely don't know him."
Under March 7th's expectant gaze, Stelle shook her head without hesitation. Logically, even if she had amnesia, she shouldn't have absolutely no impression of the person in the photo.
But the fact was, when she looked at this photo, she felt nothing at all. This seemingly very similar baseball bat also seemed to be purely coincidental.
But... if there's a chance, maybe she could ask this 'senior' for tips on how to use a baseball bat?
After getting a negative answer from Stelle, everyone turned their expectant gazes to little Elysia, who had also exclaimed in surprise. But the outcome was that she also shook her little head without hesitation.
"Hmm... This guy looks like a big bad guy. I definitely don't know him at all!"
If she were to reveal anything now, not only might it cause this old witch above to instantly change her expression, but it might also make this entire journey lose all its fun.
And of course, the most important point was—Kevin was the one who forgot her in the ice and left her frozen for a whole day yesterday. Why on earth should she speak up for him?
Wouldn't it be fun to watch him get into a bit of trouble and suffer some misfortune?
The facts prove that a cute little girl like her would absolutely, absolutely never lie. So this is the truth!
"In that case, to allow Belobog's people to escape disaster as soon as possible, I must ask you all to set out early and find our common target—the Stellaron—as quickly as possible."
It's unclear whether Cocolia noticed anything amiss; at the very least, she didn't show it at all now. Instead, she explained very seriously: "To reach the Underworld, you must go through the shaft beneath Qlipoth Fort. It is the only passage connecting the entire Belobog to the Underworld."
"And at the exit below the shaft, there is an ancient automaton left behind from Belobog's battle against the Antimatter Legion hundreds of years ago standing guard. Its primary purpose for being deployed in the Underworld is to ensure the 'Preservation' of the Underworld."
"If you encounter any trouble you cannot resolve, perhaps it can offer you some reliable assistance."
"Next, I will arrange for someone to take you all to board the shaft leading to the Underworld. Do you have any other questions?"
Although she said this, in reality, Cocolia had completely steered the conversation into a dead end, forcing them to choose only the path leading to the Underworld.
"Thank you for your assistance. We will definitely find and seal the Stellaron, allowing Belobog to break free from the erosion of the Eternal Freeze and Fragmentum as soon as possible."
Dan Heng naturally saw this point very clearly as well. So after expressing his determination to her slightly, he directly led the others away.
Just a few steps out of the room, March 7th mysteriously leaned close to the others and asked in a low voice: "Hey, do you all really completely believe what that person said?"
"Oh? I thought you hadn't noticed any problems at all," Dan Heng replied flatly.
"What do you mean by that? I'm not that stupid. All that earlier was just an act to throw people off guard, okay?" March 7th put her hands on her hips and glared back fiercely.
"Alright. I know there are indeed several unclear points in what she said. But to find the Stellaron on this unfamiliar planet, the only thing we can really do is follow the will of this city's 'Supreme Guardian.' Otherwise, no one will be willing to help us."
"In that state of hiding and dodging everywhere, the time it takes us to find the Stellaron will only be infinitely prolonged."
"This... Alright then?"
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Back in the room just now, after waiting until little Elysia and her group had completely walked away, Cocolia turned with heavy steps towards the window, quietly gazing at Belobog which appeared full of peace and harmony.
"I cannot place all my hopes on these outsiders. Perhaps their abilities are simply insufficient to hold back that monster named Kevin... The time left for me is already running out."
Regarding these so-called outsiders, she had never placed even the slightest bit of trust in them from start to finish. After all, she is Belobog's leader; she must be responsible for her own choices.
And a group of outsiders with unknown backgrounds is simply not worthy of entrusting with Belobog's—or even the entire planet's—future.
"It's about time...."
Just as Cocolia murmured softly to herself, the room's door suddenly opened again. Following it came a voice that could most relax her at present.
"Mother, you called for me?"
"That's right, Bronya—"
Whether it was an illusion or not, Bronya suddenly felt she saw a smile on her mother's face—one she hadn't seen in many years.
"—I think it's about time I told you some things..."
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