Star Iron: The Past and Present Life of the Gender-Swapped Dragon Lord

"Ugh... I'm so tired, why aren't we there yet?"

March 7th pouted and bent down to rub her sore knees.

"Come on, you weren't complaining about being tired like this when you were having a pillow fight yesterday."

"I told you to sleep but you wouldn't, now you know you're tired?"

Dan Heng rolled his eyes and gave him a speechless look.

"I……"

"That's called excess energy."

Dan Heng, as usual, delivered precise finishing blows, driving March 7 crazy.

"Ugh, you two are so annoying! I'm just walking!"

"And you! Stop filming!"

Qiong, who had been discovered, casually put down her phone and looked up at the sky.

"Um... this sky is really... hot."

March 7: (▼ヘ▼)

"That's enough for the three of you!!!"

Bronya couldn't help but feel a pang of envy as she watched the four of them bickering and joking around.

But Bronya immediately shook her head and sent her away.

As the successor of the guardians, learning to endure loneliness is an essential lesson.

But then again, when will I be able to find a partner like that?

……

Suddenly, a hand pulled Bronya's thoughts, which were drifting away, back to her body.

"What's wrong, Sister Danheng?"

Spending a lot of time with the enthusiastic and lively girl March 7th, I unconsciously started using this nickname.

Dan Heng gave Bronya, who had just come to her senses, a meaningful look, and asked again.

"According to you, the place we're going to isn't safe. Are you still going to come along?"

Bronya nodded, her firm tone expressing the girl's determination.

"Of course, although I don't know why Mother would entrust you with such a dangerous place."

"But I have led troops there before, so I am familiar with the area. In case of any emergencies, I can handle the situation."

When it came to leading troops, a trace of sadness involuntarily appeared in Bronya's eyes.

"But if you encounter danger, you must protect yourself."

"The mission is important, but life cannot be completely disregarded."

"The sacrifices... have been enough."

Dan Heng patted Bronya's shoulder with a complicated expression, offering words of comfort.

"Don't worry, we know what we're doing."

Sensing the slightly somber atmosphere, Chong Sanyueqi also came over to offer comfort.

"Yes, Sister Danheng and Danheng are incredibly powerful. Danheng also has hidden strength. Qiong can destroy a world-shattering creation with a single blow. And my strength is not to be underestimated either."

"Besides, if we can't beat them, can't we at least run away?"

Bronya chuckled, "You could say that silly, cute girls are good at livening up the atmosphere."

"Sorry, I was thinking about some unpleasant things. Let's go, our destination is just ahead."

"..."

"Any more questions? What's our relationship? Feel free to ask!"

The thought that he could still act alongside Bronya despite the drastically altered plot made Dan Heng naturally not want to miss such a great opportunity to improve their relationship.

Seeing Bronya looking hesitant, Danheng waved his hand magnanimously.

"It's nothing major, I just wanted to ask..."

Bronya looked on with curiosity, and Dan Heng noticed that Bronya's gaze kept shifting back and forth between him and Dan Heng.

Danheng: ...

Okay, I know what you want to ask.

"Thanks for the invitation. We're not siblings, we just look alike."

Dan Heng, too lazy to explain, choked Bronya with a single sentence.

No, why are you so skilled at it?

In the end, Bronya could only nod reluctantly and turn back to focus on her journey.

……

"We're here, it's just ahead."

He stepped on a long axe lying quietly on the ground, and the iron axe was easily crushed with a crisp sound.

"The erosion of the boundary... is it really that serious?"

Danheng squatted down and examined it carefully, discovering that it was pitted and had many small purple holes.

This makes the iron axe look hard, but in reality, it is extremely fragile inside.

Dan Heng also noticed that this weapon seemed to be the standard weapon of the Silvermane Iron Guards.

Dan Heng glanced at Bronya, who was looking at him with a pained expression, and sighed.

The incredibly detailed map in my hand, marking all the danger points, was earned by countless Iron Guards who sacrificed their lives.

This reminded Danheng of the countless brave warriors in his previous life, and a sense of respect welled up in his heart.

We still have a long way to go and much work to do.

He stood up and naturally patted Bronya's silver head, bringing the strong girl back to her senses. Danheng's gentle voice reached Bronya's ears.

"It's alright, it's all over. This will all end."

"Yes... I believe that day will eventually come."

They called on Dan Heng, San Yueqi, and Qiong, and the five of them began to work on the task that Cocolia had given them.

Cocolia's task for the group was to go to the Rift on the map to help retrieve the weapons and equipment left behind by the Iron Guard, and to explore the Rift further in.

Dan Heng frowned deeply as he watched the previous batch of weapons and equipment on the trailer break into several pieces under the pressure of this new batch.

Looking back, he saw March 7th and Qiong working hard to carry the load, while Dan Heng, like himself, was frowning.

Having given up on making those two heartless people think about the problem, Dan Heng waved to Dan Heng.

The two exchanged a glance, then avoided Bronya and went to a corner.

"You've noticed the problem too, haven't you?"

Dan Heng was silent for a moment, but then nodded.

"There is absolutely no need to retrieve these supplies."

Dan Heng picked up a longsword from his footsteps, and with just a little effort, it turned into powder.

"The erosion is too severe; even if it is rebuilt, it is unlikely to be reused."

"Considering Bronya's revelation that this place is a high-risk area, I think..."

Danheng smiled and continued the conversation.

"This great guardian has ill intentions."

"Yes, and I noticed it when we first met."

Danheng stroked his chin and analyzed, "When that Great Guardian was talking to us, his gaze didn't seem to be on us, but rather on a certain area behind and above us."

"It could be a star core."

"maybe."

"Should we tell her?"

Danheng did not specify who it was, but both of them knew perfectly well.

"..."

"Hey! You two, stop sneaking around fishing!"

Upon hearing the shouts of a silly girl, Danheng and Danheng exchanged a glance and simultaneously revealed helpless smiles.

Dan Heng casually picked up a handful of weapons from the ground and walked around the corner, leaving Dan Heng alone in the same spot.

"A star core?"

Just now, Dan Heng deliberately or unintentionally emphasized the star core, which made Dan Heng think more.

Based on his understanding of himself in the other world, or rather, of himself, Danheng felt that the other party wouldn't emphasize for no reason that he needed to prepare for the worst.

Danheng took a deep look at the girls chatting and laughing not far away and sighed.

"The highest level... How absurd..."