"Supreme Guardian, I have brought four outsiders to see you..."
"The messenger has already informed me of the situation. Well done, Gepard. You may be dismissed."
"Yes..."
After Gepard gave a slight bow to Cocolia, he glanced at the four of them and turned to leave.
"Hey, Stelle, check if I look messy..."
March 7th grabbed Stelle's sleeve and asked in a low voice.
Facing the Supreme Guardian made March 7th a bit nervous.
"It's fine, your hair isn't messy."
Stelle smoothed her own hair and then nodded seriously to March 7th.
"Who told you to look at yourself..."
March 7th gave Stelle a helpless glare.
"Welcome, guests from beyond the Eternal Freeze—no, I should say, guests from beyond the sky."
Cocolia's voice came from behind the desk in front of them, drawing the gaze of the four.
Cocolia still has her charm; she looks much more beautiful than the Cocolia from our world?
Kiana sized Cocolia up and then glanced meaningfully at Cocolia's left hand.
That wrist and palm were covered in strange ice crystals.
Noticing Kiana's undisguised gaze, Cocolia calmly moved her left hand behind her back.
At this moment, March 7th spoke with a look of confusion:
"You don't doubt our identities?"
Believing their identities right away felt too strange; if only previous Trailblaze journeys had been this smooth.
"The City builders will not forget history. I know everything buried in the distant past: the Legion's turmoil, the invasion of the Eternal Freeze, the protection granted by the 'Amber Lord'..."
"I see. It looks like things will go really smoothly this time, Dan Heng."
March 7th smiled and nodded upon hearing this.
It had been a long time since they met someone so easy to talk to.
"In that case, Supreme Guardian, may I ask if you know the location of the Stellaron?"
Dan Heng cut straight to the chase, causing Cocolia to frown slightly and rub her chin in confusion:
"Stellaron...?"
Cocolia softly mouthed the word, as if she were unfamiliar with it.
"The Stellaron is the source of disaster sown by Xipe of 'Harmony'. I'm certain this Eternal Freeze was caused by a Stellaron."
Stelle explained to the seemingly confused Cocolia.
This knowledge was something she had just learned and was now showing off, having heard it from Kiana not long ago.
As expected of me!
Stelle puffed out her chest with pride.
Hearing this, Cocolia's pupils contracted slightly, but she quickly returned to normal, making it unnoticeable.
"I see. Even if such a Stellaron truly appeared and brought disaster, what does that have to do with you outsiders? Are there really people so kind that they help others without asking for anything in return?"
Cocolia's tone was calm and composed, possessing the air of a true ruler.
"You can just think of us as warm-hearted interstellar travelers who specialize in lending a hand to worlds troubled by Stellarons."
March 7th didn't seem to notice the caution in Cocolia's words, offering a sweet smile and speaking in a relaxed, lighthearted tone.
She truly had no ill intentions.
Seeing this, Cocolia offered a sincere smile and said:
"I see. Perhaps you are the hope that Belobog has been waiting seven hundred years for."
"Then, does the Supreme Guardian have any news regarding the Stellaron?"
Dan Heng looked up and stared directly into Cocolia's eyes.
"I need to look up some information regarding the Stellaron. In the meantime, you will be honored guests with the highest clearance. Please wait a while in Belobog."
"How long?"
Stelle asked, tilting her head slightly.
Cocolia: "It won't be long..."
"In that case, let's wander around Belobog first. We might find some clues."
"Let's do as Little March says..."
Dan Heng nodded in agreement.
"I need to go through the records, so I won't see you out."
Cocolia gave a slight nod to the four of them.
After glancing at each other, they turned and left.
Before walking out, Stelle paused and looked back in confusion, but found nothing.
Then, Stelle turned back around and left the office with March 7th and the others.
Just after the three of them left, Kiana stopped in her tracks and looked back meaningfully:
"Cocolia, the way 'Harmony' grants wishes is quite cruel. Don't be too misled by that voice in your heart~"
"!!!"
Cocolia suddenly looked up at Kiana at the door, a flash of astonishment crossing her face.
Just then, a wave of mind-clouding energy rippled through the office like a melody.
"Ain Soph (Samsara Paradise)"
The phantom of a tree appeared behind Kiana, and a Territory instantly enveloped the office, quietly silencing the bewitching melody.
Within this domain constructed by Samsara Paradise, Kiana was an omnipotent god, with all laws revolving around her.
Silencing the mind-bewitching melody of the Stellaron was effortless.
Cocolia felt her ears clear up significantly and looked with a complex expression at Kiana, who had somehow changed into a pure white dress.
Kiana's figure was incredibly holy, like an angel sent by God to save the world.
Kiana gave Cocolia a slight smile, the Territory dissipated, and she changed back into her ordinary clothes.
"Think it over, Cocolia. As long as your will of 'Preservation' is firm enough, the Stellaron cannot continue to bewitch you."
Leaving those words behind, Kiana turned and walked out, leaving Cocolia standing there with her head bowed in silence.
"But at this point, do I even have a way back...?"
Cocolia turned and walked to the window, looking down at the bustling city streets, whispering to herself.
Cocolia gazed below; before long, that familiar voice echoed in her ears again.
"&$%#*#(#"
"Shut up for a moment..."
"($&#&#&"
"I said shut up! I have my own way!"
Rarely, Cocolia slammed her desk hard and shouted.
The voice in her ears grew slightly silent and then vanished.
Huff... huff... Cocolia clenched her fists, her face showing signs of struggle as cold sweat dripped from her temples.
What... what should she do...!
Thud!
..."Kiana, why did you just come out now?"
Not far from the door, March 7th stood alone with her hands on her hips, looking at Kiana in confusion.
Kiana walked up to March 7th and skillfully wrapped her arm around March 7th's slender waist, walking forward.
"It's nothing. Let's catch up with those two."
"Eh, don't hold my waist..."
"What does it matter? We're both girls. Doesn't this show we have a good relationship?"
On the way out, the usually lively and cute March 7th now appeared shy and bashful.
Even her voice grew quieter, becoming somewhat weak.
What March 7th didn't know was that in the deepest part of her consciousness, a pair of eyes was quietly watching everything.
And those eyes revealed a look of great dissatisfaction and some envy.
This white-haired woman... once I get out, I'll definitely teach her a lesson... Then the eyes slowly closed, unaware that Kiana, with her keen perception of auras, had noticed her long ago.
And it wasn't the first time; Kiana had noticed the last time she opened her eyes...
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