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

"..."

"The presentation of data number 1 has finished. The data display has ended."

"Now...the truth is out, right?"

Schwarz played the information about the "Star Core" in front of everyone, and the atmosphere was somewhat heavy. Even March 7, who was usually full of energy, couldn't stand up straight.

It's worth mentioning that just as Danheng was being controlled to death by Schwarz, Natasha and several members of the Earthfire team rushed over. Schwarz didn't pay any attention to them while the video was playing later.

"So, what exactly happened? Can someone explain it to me?"

The child, Qiong, displayed a nascent level of intelligence that suggests the beginnings of human nature.

But our all-powerful teacher Danheng did not refuse his request.

"Ignoring the fragmented details... the conclusion is that the world's higher-ups, and the Guardians themselves—already knew that the 'Star Core' was the source of the disaster."

"But for the sake of the city's stability, they chose to conceal the truth. And the secret research that attempted to destroy the star's core also ended in failure."

"Now there's only one question left—why did Cocolia suddenly change her personality like that?"

Even Dan Heng's unchanging tone carried a hint of sigh as he shook his head slightly.

Noticing that Bronya seemed a bit off, Danheng went over to comfort her.

"Are you alright, Bronya?"

"I...I'm fine, I just feel a little dizzy."

Dan Heng looked at Bronya, whose face was pale, and silently cast a Cloud Song.

"My mother...she..."

With Dan Heng's earlier groundwork laid, and the fact that he had brought it up intentionally or unintentionally along the way, Bronya had guessed what was going on, but she just didn't dare to admit it.

Now that it's confirmed, it's understandable that people are feeling a bit devastated.

The faith that has been upheld for so many years was shattered into nothingness in an instant. Anyone would feel confused and panicked, right?

"...Don't be sad, Bronya. It's time for you to make a decision!"

"...I understand. Just leave me alone."

Faced with Seele's words, Bronya managed to muster a little energy and stood alone in a corner, lost in thought.

Danheng stood quietly beside Bronya, listening to Seele's words of advice to her.

There's a truth hidden in Bronya's heart. Should we tell her?

Danheng was thinking.

"At dawn, the guardians shall shine like a bright star, illuminating the path for the people."

"When darkness falls, the guardians should be like a warm hearth, comforting the hearts of the people."

"All these years... has everything I've followed been a lie?"

Bronya's eyes were glazed over as she muttered to herself with her head down, as if reciting the oath of the Guardians would help her regain her former faith.

But Seele didn't care about any of that. All she knew was that our old... friend was confused, and she didn't care about anything else. Bronya needed Seele to enlighten her.

"Don't look so depressed all the time. It's not like you can't share your feelings with others. What's the point of worrying about it alone?"

"Bottling up your worries is ultimately because you feel you're in a high position and don't want to show weakness in front of others, right?"

“This isn’t the upper class; there’s not so much suspicion or rules here. Whatever your troubles are, you can speak them out loud.”

Seele's words pulled Bronya back to reality a little, and she said painfully, "...I just want to sort things out in my mind first. These fragments of history, all the knowledge I once learned, are now all jumbled up in my head. I...I don't know what I should believe."

Seele patted Bronya on the shoulder, "How can you be the future Great Guardian looking like this!"

“You’ve lived in lies long enough, Bronya. Now’s your chance to break free.”

Listening to the conversation between the two, Dan Heng felt like a third wheel, so he quietly walked away.

After hearing these words, Bronya could understand.

There's no need for her to make it clear.

What's more, there's a long stretch of romance between the Azuma Sea group later on.

Kneel before me!

Damn Star Core, don't underestimate the bond between us in the Azure Sea Group, you bastard!

Dan Heng silently walked back to his group, looking at the few who were somewhat tired.

"Let's go and enjoy our last night in the lower district, shall we?"

"So, the matter at the lower levels is finally settled... Can we go find the 'Star Core' now?"

March 7th stretched and said, "Now everyone knows that the 'Star Core' is the culprit, and everyone is willing to lend us a hand. So cool!"

But Dan Heng, who was cautious by nature, shook his head, still speaking in that calm tone.

"However, we still haven't determined the exact location and coordinates of the 'Star Core,' nor have we figured out the reason for Cocolia's sudden change in attitude."

"...a guess, but we can't piece the clues together completely yet."

Dan Heng glanced at Dan Heng, who was admiring the scenery, then closed his eyes and rubbed his slightly sore temples.

Meanwhile, Qiong, who was standing to the side, overheard their conversation and remembered the dream she had been having.

It seems that the images might actually be related to the "star core"?

Having discovered this, Kyō decides to share this information with her friends.

"Dream?"

“Yes, I think the whispers I sometimes hear in my dreams after coming to Belloborg might be related to the ‘Star Core’.”

Qiong hesitated for a moment, but then nodded firmly.

“All three dreams featured the same scene, and all included Cocolia and another ‘voice’…”

"It's a 'stellar core'."

Dan Heng withdrew his gaze from examining the furnace core and slowly spoke.

"I don't know if you noticed, but the first High Warden who appeared in the Schwarzschild file also mentioned a voice that kept whispering in her ear."

"I believe that is the 'stellar core'."

Dan Heng turned his gaze to Qiong, "As for Qiong being able to see and hear Cocolia's conversation with the Star Core, it's probably because he also has a 'Star Core' within him."

Danheng's analysis got everyone into a thinking mode, and he finally summarized it into one sentence.

"I chewed it well, but you slurped it down really well, that makes sense."

"But what's done is done, let's go to sleep first."

Shaking their heads, the group entered the hotel, preparing for their return to the upper district the next day.

Some are preparing for the battle, some are discussing, some are hoping for tomorrow, and some are sleeping.

There are even people discussing sticking a gun into your nostril.

In short... in a nutshell.

Cocolia, you just wait, I'll come to the upper district and beat you up tomorrow!

If you keep messing with your damn star core, I'll make you fly!