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

"What the hell is this?"

Danheng looked at the four wanted posters on the wall in the alley, and his lips twitched involuntarily.

Each of the four images on these wanted posters possesses an artistic flair far surpassing Picasso's, making it hard not to laugh when you see them.

"Pfft... This photo is... of you guys?"

Seele's gaze swept back and forth between the four pictures on the wall and the four people in the room who were almost petrified, before she finally uttered a sentence that made people burst out laughing.

"Probably, probably, maybe."

With such a wanted poster, it's estimated that a few people could simply change their clothes and then swagger down the street.

Dan Heng was willing to guarantee that the patrolling Silver Mane Iron Guards wouldn't recognize him.

This is the power of art!

Don't underestimate Commander Jepard's artistic talent!

If Dan Heng hadn't known that Jepard's drawing skills were also like this in the story, he would have really thought that it was drawn like this on purpose to prevent them from being caught.

But when Danheng and the others were walking down the street, Danheng felt that her estimate was still too conservative.

Even after all this, the Silver Mane Iron Guards still didn't come up to question them.

She even saw one of the guards linger his gaze on them for a moment before casually walking away.

Dude... this is really putting us in a difficult position!

With talents like you, Belleburg's security is practically unbeatable.

However, what Dan Heng didn't notice was that after the guard walked around a corner, he looked around warily and then whistled.

Immediately, whistles of varying pitches could be heard from different parts of the city.

But similarly, the source of these sounds was constantly moving closer to the crowd.

"It's time to inform Commander Jepard..."

Unaware of the situation, Danheng and his companions arrived at the tightly closed door of Xiluwa's mechanical house and knocked on it.

"Who is it? We're closed today, come back tomorrow!"

"Ahem, it's us, Shiluva! Open the door!"

"Oh, it's you guys. I'm coming right now."

A series of hurried footsteps approached, and the door to the mechanical house opened a crack. Hiluva waved to the group.

"Hurry up and come in. Be natural and don't attract attention."

Seeing that Xiluwa seemed quite nervous, Danheng wondered if he should remind her that even if she felt awkward, it wouldn't really matter.

The blonde, blue-eyed Silva greeted them and then stepped back to lean against the counter, revealing her tall, mature figure.

"You're awake. You're safe here. My mechanical house is fairly soundproof, and nobody usually comes here."

“The army at the front has even sent a detachment back to search for you. My brother is quite concerned about your safety.”

Danheng, hearing the implication in Shiluwa's sentence, twitched his ears. "Jepard?"

"Yes, I don't know why, but recently the city builders have been keeping Jepard out and not giving him a chance to come back."

"Ever since he heard the news that you were wanted by the police, he insisted on coming back."

"But several orders were issued from above, so I couldn't get back."

Hiluva sighed.

"Well, my brother came up with a plan. He sent one of his troops back to help 'hunt' you down. But really, it's just to keep an eye on your movements."

"Judging from the whistling just now, it seems you've already encountered them or one of them."

Dan Heng then realized that the man was Jepard's subordinate.

No wonder it looked somewhat familiar. It was Jeppard's doing.

and many more!

So, does that mean my previous deduction was also...?

Danheng fell silent.

I never expected that you, Jepard, who looks so handsome with thick eyebrows, would look like this.

This was definitely drawn intentionally.

Just as Silva was explaining the situation, there was another knock on the door.

“It’s me, Jepard.”

Jepard’s voice came from outside the door, and Hiluva quickly ran to open it.

"You're here, brother? Your guests have all arrived."

The group looked up and saw Jepard dressed in military uniform.

"That's great, I knew you guys were alright."

Jepard saw the joy on their faces, which made Seele sigh with admiration.

Do these people all have such a wide circle of friends?

They even managed to build good relationships with the highest-ranking military officers.

"Jepard, did you arrange for those Silvermane Iron Guards outside?"

"Yes, although I heard you're wanted, I believe you wouldn't do something like what's written in the warrant. So I've sent a reconnaissance team to gather information about you in the city and keep track of your movements. Report to me immediately if anything happens."

Jepard explained his plan, which coincided with what Silva had just said.

It seems Jepard really cares about them.

but……

"This must be a search order issued by the High Guardian... What crime has Cocolia accused us of?"

Danheng looked at Jepard, but then asked Shiluwa.

"Disrupting public order and attempting to overthrow Beloberg's rule."

Hiluva recalled for a moment, then gave a mocking smile.

"First, fabricate a charge, then get the people below busy—a common tactic of city builders, after all..."

When people are busy, few have the time or inclination to pay attention to the details.

After listening to Shiluwa's words, Jepard finally let out a soft sigh.

Danheng's words were loaded with meaning, and Jepard naturally understood.

"As a soldier, obeying orders is of course the highest principle."

"but……"

Jepard took a deep breath. "You're the same people who saved my men. I find it hard to believe you would do something like this."

"Even if it goes against the Guardian's orders."

Jepard gave a wry smile; it was clear he was conflicted.

Dan Heng smiled; he probably knew what Jepard was struggling with.

His duty as a soldier compelled him to protect Belloborg and eliminate any threat that might endanger his rule.

But Danheng and the others had fought alongside him, so they were practically brothers who had risked their lives together.

It must be said that a strong first impression is very important.

Jepard is the best example right now.

Jepard, who was usually upright and honest, was willing to use some underhanded tactics to give them a chance to explain themselves.

But this just happened to be exactly where they were pointing their guns.

Danheng casually pulled a letter from his pocket and handed it to Jepard and Shiluwa.

The siblings smiled in unison, puzzled, but their expressions turned serious after carefully reading the letter Bronya had left behind.

"This... a letter from Commander Bronya? No wonder she disappeared for so long, so she went to the lower district with you."

Hiluva stroked her chin, a knowing look on her face.

"So, she means she wants you to ask us to help investigate the 'Star Core'?"

"A 'star core'? What is that?"

Jepard expressed his doubt, as he had never heard of such a thing in all his years of military campaigns.

"In short, the 'Star Core' is the source of the calamities plaguing your world."

Dan Heng's precise summary caused Jepard's pupils to shrink.

Hiluva was also slightly taken aback, but having studied "star cores," she quickly realized what was going on.

"So that means... once we deal with this 'star core,' our world can return to normal?"

Jepard and Shiluva exchanged a glance, both seeing hope in each other's eyes.