After waiting for a few minutes, the Silvermane Guards woke up one after another.
Upon waking, they felt a hint of fear toward the people before them.
Attacks they couldn't see at all, with no way to resist; this wasn't an equal fight.
Even Dan Heng found Kiana's attacks hard to track, but he wasn't surprised in the slightest.
He knew full well that someone like Kiana, who could produce so many interesting things, wouldn't be lacking in strength.
After Gepard saw that these people truly meant no harm, he ordered his men to stand down.
After a conversation between the two parties, Gepard learned that Kiana's group came from beyond the sky.
Gepard was shocked at first, but he believed them after recalling that the ancient records did indeed mention visitors from beyond the sky.
As for the Stellaron they mentioned... Gepard truly didn't understand. He only knew that in the distant past, the Eternal Freeze had swallowed everything.
If what Kiana and the others said was true, then the cause of the Eternal Freeze might be the source of calamity they spoke of—the Stellaron.
Regarding this, the Supreme Guardian, Lady Cocolia, would surely know the truth.
Thus, Gepard led this group of outsiders to the last remaining civilized city-state on Jarilo-VI.
The City of Preservation—Belobog.
"So this is the inside of the city. It's completely different from outside—so warm and comfortable!"
After entering the city, March 7th exclaimed in surprise as she felt the temperature return to a normal level.
Hearing this, Gepard spread his hands and explained with a warm smile to March 7th, as well as the curious Stelle and Dan Heng.
"Because Belobog is under the protection of Qlipoth the 'Preservation,' it remains as warm as spring or summer despite the wind and frost. Combined with the heating from the Geomarrow pipes, the temperature is much warmer than outside."
Precisely because of Qlipoth's protection, the civilization of Jarilo-VI has endured for a thousand years.
Every resident of Belobog remembers this kindness in their hearts.
This was also one of the reasons why Gepard believed the Astral Express Crew came from beyond the sky.
Because he had a basic understanding of Aeons, and the records mentioned that in the past, outsiders carrying the will of Aeons had descended upon Jarilo-VI.
"Qlipoth really is a pragmatic, nice guy, isn't he?"
Kiana scratched her cheek, recalling how Qlipoth had silently cleaned up their messes after her group broke through spatial barriers several times.
And then there was that Crystal Wall that protected Teyvat.
As long as he can see it, Qlipoth won't hesitate to use his power to protect a place facing a life-or-death crisis.
Most importantly, he's a bit of a simpleton and seems easy to talk to, which gave Kiana a good impression of him.
Besides, Qlipoth is much better than the likes of the Machine Head, Fuli, or Xipe.
Kiana doesn't even want to look at those three right now—oh, except for Nous-Duck, of course.
Nous-Duck is now called Bonnia, and she's been trained by Great Xilian to be full of human touch.
She even uses emoticons when she speaks; she's so cute, and way better than the original Machine Head who only knew cold calculations.
Even though she knew Nous anchored results and intervened in processes for a stable future.
But Kiana, like most humans, simply couldn't tolerate it; it was just a difference in stance.
If Kiana weren't strong enough, she might have even become a pawn for Nous to anchor the universe.
"You know the Aeons? Can you tell us more about them?"
March 7th was very interested in this; she wanted to know some little secrets about the Aeons that weren't known to the public.
Judging by Kiana's expression, she must have met many Aeons.
"Sure, after we finish this trip, I'll tell you about the Aeons."
Kiana nodded to March 7th.
"Please let me listen in as well once we get back."
Dan Heng felt that this information might expand the Data Bank, and he wouldn't miss this chance to learn about the Aeons.
"If you're all listening, then count me in too."
Stelle shrugged.
Well, what else is there to say? Since everyone's doing it, I can't be the odd one out.
Just then, a burst of laughter rang out, causing Gepard, the Silvermane Guards, and the Astral Express Crew to instinctively go on high alert.
Because the laughter was so eerie; no decent person would be laughing like that for no reason.
Kiana crossed her arms and narrowed her eyes slightly; she was all too familiar with this laughter.
Then, Kiana reached out her right hand to the side without even glancing over.
"Aha wants to hear about the Aeons too... Eh???"
After Aha appeared, for some reason, he felt his mask being grabbed by a fair and beautiful little hand.
"Off you go...!"
Kiana gripped the mask tightly—so hard that a few cracks appeared on it—and then threw it toward the sky.
Aha's mask turned into a red shooting star and flew out of sight, tracing a beautiful arc across the sky.
"Though I don't know what's going on, Aha will get his face back! Hahahaha~"
"I'll give Aha's flight arc a perfect score this time."
Kiana held her palm above her brow, peering into the distance, and nodded with satisfaction.
March 7th and Dan Heng were stunned by Kiana's actions, their mouths agape, not knowing what to say.
If they weren't mistaken, that just now... was the Aeon of 'Elation,' Aha, right...?
Kiana just threw him away just like that... You're amazing, my Bao'er!
After her initial shock, March 7th looked at Kiana with an expression of pure admiration.
Even though Kiana liked to tease her all the time, this was just too cool—that was an Aeon!
"Kiana, won't 'Elation'... come back for revenge?"
Compared to the excited March 7th, Dan Heng was much more rational, immediately worrying about the Aeon's retaliation.
But Kiana was unfazed and waved her hand dismissively.
"It's fine, don't worry. Aha won't mind things like this."
Kiana's tone was full of familiarity and trust toward Aha.
She had played with Aha for so long and had never seen him get angry; in fact, whenever others tried to mess with her, Aha would always come to her aid.
Meanwhile, in the Interstice of the Paths, the mask of Aha watching the scene turned into a puzzled expression.
"How is she so familiar with Aha? Aha has never seen her! Could it be that Aha's 'Remembrance' has been tampered with! This is so much fun!"
Muttering to himself, Aha began to enjoy his own Elation again, and then he vanished from the spot.
"'Remembrance,' 'Remembrance,' where are you? Give Aha's 'Remembrance' back~ Hahahaha~"
...Gepard was now beginning to feel a sense of awe toward this white-haired girl who always wore a faint smile.
Aeons sounded like friends when she spoke of them.
She even kicked a suspected Aeon like a ball. For Belobog, was such an entity... a new hope, or a storm that would sweep away what remained of their civilization? Gepard didn't know.
But if it were the latter, even if he had to risk everything, Gepard would turn himself into a shield to protect Belobog.
This had nothing to do with strength; it was simply using conviction to stand against a god.
With a heavy heart, Gepard led the group to where the Supreme Guardian resided.
Qlipoth Fort, located in the Administrative District of the Upper District, was the heart of Belobog.
This was also the important administrative site where successive Supreme Guardians worked.
Leading the four to the door of the Supreme Guardian's office, Gepard knocked softly.
Knock, knock, knock—
"Come in."
A cold, rich, majestic, and elegant mature female voice came from inside.
"..."
Gepard nodded to the people behind him, then pushed open the door and entered respectfully.
Behind the desk at the far end of the Supreme Guardian's office, a blonde woman with a graceful figure looked up.
She was the current Supreme Guardian of Belobog, Cocolia Rand.
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