Chapter 37 Chapter 37: This World Has Never Been Beautiful
Chapter 37: This World Has Never Been Beautiful
To prevent any further accidents, Cocolia even arranged an entire squad of Silvermane Guards to surround the group in the center, even warning these guards not to communicate casually, under the noble pretext of 'military secrets.'
Even though the shaft location was indeed directly beneath Qlipoth Fort, to ensure no major accidents occurred in the central administrative district, the actual underground entrance was planned diagonally to a more peripheral location.
The process of being surrounded by a group of guards heading to the destination was rather boring. After trying unsuccessfully to communicate with these guards, March 7th attempted to shift her focus to other aspects of Belobog—
"But speaking of which, the prosperity of this place is truly astonishing. It looks nothing like an isolated fortress trapped in a blizzard."
March 7th gazed at the pedestrians and trams coming and going on the street, couldn't help but stick out her tongue in disdain: "I never thought all those apocalyptic movies I usually watch were completely fake. When I get back, I'm definitely reporting those directors for fraud."
They even dared to film stories about how because their star was about to erupt, the people of that planet installed engines on the entire planet and ran away. She's been on the Astral Express for so long and has never seen a planet with engines attached to its rear!
This clearly makes no sense! What planet can just run around in space?!
"March sister, saying that isn't right, you know."
"Huh, why?"
Hearing her words denied, March 7th slightly lowered her head to look at little Elysia, only to realize the other's tone now seemed completely unlike the lively one from before.
"A place can never have only a good side. Just like where there are good people there will definitely be bad people, a city will have places that look beautiful and wonderful, and naturally there will be another side that isn't so glamorous."
It's just that little Elysia had another half-sentence she didn't say: The more surprisingly good the good side appears, the more unimaginably bad the bad side will be.
Even if this city's leader successfully hid from everyone the fact that they are actually in a very difficult situation, making everyone believe the future will definitely be better, problems like resource distribution would still be extremely hard to solve because resources are ultimately limited.
After all, she has genuinely experienced an apocalypse. When she heard this city had a long-sealed Underworld, she was already mentally prepared.
"Hey, don't act so serious, okay!"
However, March 7th was not only not infected by this serious mood, she even reached out and pinched little Elysia's soft cheek, her entire hand constantly rubbing it: "Aren't we here to solve problems? Relax, relax. Not only will we solve the problems on this planet, we'll definitely help you find your family too!"
"Mmm... mmmph...!"
Little Elysia tried very hard to express her dissatisfaction, but unfortunately, it was useless against March 7th.
Shaking with anger and cold, usually she's the one harassing... ah no, caring for other cute girls. How did it get reversed now?!
Faced with this bizarre situation in the field, Dan Heng, who didn't know how to manage it, could only helplessly cover his face. The rather heartless Stelle even waved her hand at the Silvermane Guards nearby who were giving them strange looks.
"It's fine, it's fine. They're often like this. Don't mind the details."
"......"
Accompanied by minor scuffles along the way, everyone soon arrived at that heavily guarded shaft entrance. Almost all the guards followed orders and stationed themselves outside the entrance to wait. Only one guard hesitated for a moment before, urged by his comrades' glances, followed them in.
He very skillfully arranged everyone onto the cable car. Just as everyone subconsciously thought this guard would also go down, he suddenly stood at a position just one step away from the cable car and asked in a low, hoarse voice: "Everyone, although I don't know why you obtained permission to go to the Underworld... but... I wonder if I could ask you to look after my daughter?"
"Huh? Uncle, if you miss your family, wouldn't it be better if you went back yourself..."
March 7th instinctively wanted to voice her confusion but suddenly felt little Elysia lightly kick her ankle and abruptly realized.
"N-no way... The 'Supreme Guardian' said the Underworld has been sealed for over ten years. You couldn't have not gone home all these years, could you??!"
"......"
Judging from this guard's lowered head, clearly that was exactly the case.
"Then why don't you go home and see?"
As soon as Dan Heng heard March 7th ask such a foolish question again, he sighed and immediately blocked her silly query helplessly: "You mean, have a soldier disobey military orders to leave his post alone and trespass into a sealed area?"
No matter what world or background, such behavior is clearly enough to get someone shot ten times over, right?
"Then... then... how about you come with us on the cable car to the Underworld? I think that 'Supreme Guardian' seemed quite reasonable."
"Thank you for your kindness, but I am a Silvermane Guard. The people of Belobog need me. I cannot abandon my comrades and become a deserter. As long as you can help look after my daughter... thank you so much!"
In fact, his action of personally sending everyone onto the cable car alone was already a serious violation of regulations. If not for his teammates all willing to cover for him, he wouldn't even have had this chance to speak.
If he really chose to abandon everything and return to the Underworld, not only might he himself be wanted, but those comrades who cared for him would definitely be punished. How could he possibly do such a thing?!
It's just that he truly hadn't returned home in the Underworld or visited his daughter and family for over ten years.
He had also felt puzzled and confused about the 'Supreme Guardian's' order to seal the Underworld more than once. But as time passed, those who once resisted sealing the Underworld gradually returned to their normal lives. How many people would keep caring about those unrelated people below?
He himself is just a small Silvermane Guard, insignificant and powerless. What could he possibly change?
"Alright then. We promise to look after your daughter for you. Just give me this letter."
March 7th reached out and took the letter from the guard's hand, even patting her chest to show she was very trustworthy.
"Thank you, thank you..."
If March 7th hadn't stopped him in time, this guard's bowed body would have almost knelt down. And to prevent any accidents outside, he quickly started the cable car switch and rapidly strode outside.
He didn't dare look back at all because he wasn't even sure if he would ever receive a return letter. As the war situation gradually became more severe, Silvermane Guards on the front lines could pay with their lives at any moment, just like that squad a few days ago that was even disbanded directly due to insufficient manpower.
And he and his family... are merely an insignificant microcosm that no one is willing to pay attention to compared to the entirety of Belobog.
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