Passing through the Fragmentum, described as hell, they finally arrived at the area where the Stellaron was located.
And the temperature here had dropped to a level that even Pathstriders couldn't withstand.
"Hiss—it's so cold. Just a little bit of Trailblaze power isn't enough to resist this cold."
Compared to the soldiers who lived here year-round and wore very thick clothing, the Express Crew wore ordinary spring and autumn clothes, neither too thin nor too thick. However, with the protection of Void Energy, they could resist some heat and cold.
But when the surrounding temperature dropped to a certain level, they also started to struggle.
And Little Seele was even more unable to bear this cold.
"Seele, come closer to me."
Feeling the small hand in his icy cold, Takatsuki controlled the Demon Flame within him to emit heat. Although no flames were produced, Takatsuki himself was like a warm stove. Even the cold wind couldn't reduce the heat emanating from him in the slightest.
Then...
"Why are you all crowding over?"
Takatsuki looked at the few people who had gathered around him.
"Didn't you call Seele? Am I not Seele too?"
Big Seele said shamelessly, and March 7th also snuggled closer.
"Oh, don't be so stingy. In such a cold place, it's warmer for everyone to be together."
"Then why did you push me over?"
March 7th said, somewhat speechless. March 7th had come over to warm up, but she insisted on pushing her, almost making her stick to Takatsuki's body.
"Bronya, aren't you coming? It's really warm by Takatsuki."
Big Seele said, looking at Bronya who was walking beside them.
Bronya shook her head: "Forget it, we're already used to this cold."
The group continued forward in their formation, seeing many ice sculptures by the roadside.
"These ice sculptures, I always feel like the things inside are still alive."
March 7th looked at the ice sculptures in front of her with some fear. The frozen Void Ranger inside were lifelike.
"They might really be alive. If the ice melts, they might actually come back to life."
Although others couldn't tell, Takatsuki could sense the energy emanating from within.
"Eek... then it's better not to release them."
March 7th also nodded: "Why don't we give him a name? Let's call him July 3rd."
"You're still in the mood for jokes at a time like this!"
Bronya and Gepard also walked to the side of the ice sculpture.
"It was recorded in history that these were the enemies from outside the sky, weren't they? If the cold wave hadn't suddenly arrived, humanity would probably have been annihilated long ago."
"Mm, after we deal with the cold wave, we'll have to deal with these things before they thaw and regain their freedom."
The cold wave was both a threat to everyone's safety and also something that protected them. If they thought that solving the cold wave would solve everything, they were thinking too much.
Gepard and Bronya saw these risky things and realized that even if the Stellaron was resolved, it wouldn't be easy for this planet to fully and safely recover.
The group continued upwards, and finally, at the very top of the mountain, they saw a strange machine and a person...
"That's the company's limiter, and that person is..."
Although their back was to them, everyone present still recognized the person, as they had just fought an afterimage that looked exactly like them.
"Is it another afterimage?"
Big Seele shouldered her scythe, looking at the figure in front of her with ill intent.
"No, Fragmentum afterimages only appear in the Fragmentum. We've already left the Fragmentum, this person is the real Cocolia!"
March 7th looked in shock at the figure slowly turning around in front of them: "Why is she here? We left early, and no one told her."
March 7th's words made the others realize this as well.
"Mother, why are you here?"
Bronya took a deep breath, stepped forward, and looked at Cocolia.
"Bronya, Commander, that's what I should be asking you. Why are you here? And with these wanted criminals? Silvermane Guards! What are you doing!"
Cocolia's familiar authority erupted, causing some commotion among the Silvermane Guards soldiers behind her, but they quickly calmed down.
"Shut up! You monster! You actually want to destroy our world!"
Cocolia's eyes suddenly became fierce.
"You already know."
It wasn't a question, but an affirmation, because being able to say such words meant that Cocolia's hidden purpose had been revealed. One must know that no matter how bizarre the Supreme Guardian's orders were, as long as they didn't directly show an intention to destroy Belobog, the Silvermane Guards would loyally execute them.
"Supreme Guardian... no... we already know the Stellaron's purpose. Why are you doing this!"
Gepard gripped his shield and took a few steps forward, blocking everyone.
"Gepard, Guard Captain, even you have been persuaded? Since you've all come here, haven't you seen that battlefield? Haven't you heard the lament of this world?"
"Lament?"
A few people looked at Cocolia with some confusion, and just as they were about to say something, a voice suddenly appeared in their minds.
"Come here..."
Vast Void Energy poured into their minds, making everyone feel a splitting headache.
But the voice didn't last long. With an explosion, the strange voice disappeared, and a few people saw the source of the explosion.
Takatsuki lowered his hand, looking at Cocolia who had dodged his Dragon blast: "There's no need to bring out such small tricks to make a fool of yourself. Our goal is to resolve the Stellaron. Once it's resolved, everything will end."
Bronya and Gepard looked at Takatsuki with some gratitude.
"Indeed, what just happened has confirmed it for us. The Stellaron truly has its own will!"
Bronya looked at Cocolia with some sorrow.
"Mother... I will definitely avenge you... Goodbye, Mother, and goodbye to my cowardice!"
Cocolia looked at the few people with a gloomy expression: "You are truly stubborn! The Stellaron has promised a brighter future, and it only needs to be built upon the ruins of this old era."
"Since none of you want a bright future, then become the cornerstone of the new world!"
Cocolia reached out, and an ice-forged spear appeared in her hand.
"Without breaking the old, there is no establishing the new! I, as the Supreme Guardian, command you to rise! Engine of Creation!"
Behind Cocolia, a giant mechanical hand suddenly extended, and Cocolia's body instantly flew into the air.
"It's the City builders's ancient weapon! Everyone, be careful!"
Bronya instantly recognized the true identity of the giant robot summoned by Cocolia.
The moment the Engine of Creation reappeared, it raised its palm and slammed it down towards everyone.
Everyone quickly fled into the distance.
"Takatsuki! What are you doing! Get out of the way!"
March 7th saw Takatsuki holding Little Seele's hand, watching the Engine of Creation's attack without moving, and shouted anxiously.
But it was this turn of her head that made her witness an unbelievable scene.