One must be decent, and this applies to everyone. But sometimes, some people don't want to be decent.
Then they need a little help.
Just as Bronya and Seele in any world can become sisters, Takatsuki believes that Cocolia in every world is the same.
But he didn't want to correct such a person; it would be a waste of time and probably useless.
So, simply labeling her as an enemy was the most direct approach.
"Bronya, what do you think now?"
Takatsuki asked, looking at Bronya, who had lowered her hand.
"I… I don't know what I should do… Mother…"
Bronya frowned, feeling very distressed. Since childhood, she had always trusted her mother, but in the end, the person who caused Belobog to be in its current state was precisely her mother.
She wholeheartedly wanted to preserve the people of Belobog, but could the current Supreme Guardian truly implement the will of Preservation?
"Even the Supreme Guardian…"
"The Supreme Guardian, in the end, is just a position, a title. It is because of the people's love and trust that he stands high above; otherwise, what difference would this name have from a common title?"
The education Bronya received since childhood made her unconditionally trust the Supreme Guardian's decisions, but the reality she now saw made her begin to question the Supreme Guardian's actions.
The huge disparity made her unsure who she should trust.
"Bronya, in your heart, what is the Supreme Guardian?"
"The Supreme Guardian…"
Bronya murmured softly, instinctively recalling the history she had learned, the Supreme Guardians throughout history.
Although the Supreme Guardians in history had different styles and did different things, they all shared one commonality.
"To protect the people of Belobog and defend the glory of Belobog—that is the Supreme Guardian."
"Then has Cocolia achieved that?"
"Mother…"
Bronya showed a pained expression: "Mother has indeed violated the Supreme Guardian's principles, but she might just have… gone down the wrong path."
Bronya was, after all, a person who valued affection. So many years of emotion and trust could not be abandoned with just a few words.
"Then go and witness it with your own eyes."
"Huh?"
Bronya didn't expect Takatsuki to say such words. Takatsuki ignored her surprise and continued, "Since ancient times, when those in power were unworthy of their position, righteous individuals would overthrow them. The same is true for the current Cocolia; she is leading the people of Belobog to destruction. If you want to preserve Belobog, then being her enemy is inevitable."
"However, whether she is merely a person who made a mistake, or a puppet completely controlled by the Stellaron, you must confirm it with your own eyes. And after you confirm the result with your own eyes, then decide how to deal with her. After all, dealing with criminals is what the Supreme Guardian should do, isn't it? Bronya Landau, the Supreme Guardian's successor."
After hearing Takatsuki's words, Bronya was silent for a moment: "Do I really… deserve to be the Supreme Guardian's successor? I am still so immature."
"If you don't deserve it, who does? No matter what, you're always better than Cocolia, and in Belobog, you're the only one with this qualification, aren't you? Why are you being so indecisive?"
Big Seele couldn't help but speak up.
"That's right, Bronya, just as Takatsuki said, go and see for yourself. See if what Cocolia did is right or wrong, and you decide the outcome."
March 7th also chimed in, supporting her.
"Mm, we'll help you."
Stelle took out her baseball bat: "I'll help you give her a good beating to wake her up."
"Yes, we will all help you. We want to solve the Stellaron, and for Belobog, the Stellaron is also the greatest danger. Our interests are aligned, Bronya. You are the Supreme Guardian's successor, and will be the next Supreme Guardian. Although the Stellaron wants to destroy the people of Belobog, it doesn't dare to act directly. Instead, it issues seemingly harmless commands in the name of the Supreme Guardian, which in reality divide Belobog."
"This method of destruction is subtle, and the people of Belobog have strong wills and vitality. Therefore, the tenure of one Supreme Guardian cannot last until Belobog is destroyed. So the Stellaron will inevitably try to control you, the next Supreme Guardian, before you become the Supreme Guardian to continue its plan. Even if it fails, it can pin a crime on you and replace you with another person to inherit the position of Supreme Guardian. But once you become the Supreme Guardian, if it fails, it will face the backlash of all Belobog."
Seeing Bronya still hesitating, Takatsuki began to analyze the current situation for her: "So, you can go and see Cocolia. You are the next Supreme Guardian. She cannot frame you with a baseless crime like she did with Stelle and the others. If she is controlled by the Stellaron, she will inevitably try to have the Stellaron control you. If she is not, and has merely made a wrong choice, then she will tell you the truth about the Stellaron, because that is something the Supreme Guardian must know, isn't it?"
Bronya understood after hearing Takatsuki's words.
"You're right… Supreme Guardian, if it's for the people of Belobog, then she won't hide anything from me. Although I am currently just the captain of the Silvermane Guards, I am also her successor. Thank you all."
Bronya still hadn't given up hope for the Supreme Guardian, or rather, after Takatsuki helped her clear her thoughts, she was able to make an objective and rational judgment: "She might have just made her current choice out of despair over being unable to destroy the Stellaron. Perhaps she simply doesn't believe you can resolve the Stellaron, or even further provoke it, which is why she has extremely sealed off everything related to the Stellaron, just like the previous Supreme Guardians who chose to conceal things from the public."
March 7th: "It's best if you can figure it out. Once we get back to the surface and you find out the Stellaron's location, we'll go seal it. It'll be quick."
"Alright, but before that, we should go see one more person."
"Who?"
Bronya uttered a name.
"Serval Landau."
"She was once a researcher and a former good friend of Mother. But she was suddenly expelled from the City builders. At the time, I didn't understand why, even though she hadn't committed any errors. But now that I think about it, she might have stumbled upon the secret of the Stellaron. Mother didn't want anyone to know about the Stellaron, so she expelled her from the team, and perhaps this was also to protect her."
"Moreover, the Landau family holds significant weight within the City builders. Gepard Landau is the garrison officer of the Silvermane Guards."