I am a businessman from all over the world, not a profiteer!

I didn’t expect that a male would be chosen as the Great Guardian this time!

Huh? Wait, shouldn't the heir to this year's Grand Guardian be that child?!

Since he is now the Grand Guardian, what happened to the child?

"Bronya is my secretary now, don't worry."

Xingyun saw Natasha's inner worries and gave her the answer before she asked the question.

"These supplies are my support for the lower districts. They're medical supplies, warm clothing, and self-heating food. If you need any other resources, please let me know."

Xingyun said something that made Natasha's heart beat faster. If the current Great Guardian was willing to support the lower area, the death toll in the lower area would be greatly reduced!

It doesn't matter whether he is putting on a show to stabilize the people's hearts or simply being kind.

These supplies to support the lower areas are all real stuff!

Looking at the piles of supplies, Natasha even had the urge to cry. With so much material support, many people would not have died!

"Old witch, this big brother is amazing! He heard that Hook didn't eat today, so he not only gave Hook a lot of candy, but also conjured up so many things out of thin air and wants to share them with everyone for free!"

It was only after hearing Hook's voice that Natasha noticed Xingyun's thighs and the yellow-haired ball he was holding.

"Hook! Come down quickly!"

"Lululu! I don't want it!"

Hook stuck out his tongue and made a face at Natasha.

"You little brat, stop messing around!"

Xier simply grabbed Hook by the scruff of the neck and pulled her off Xingyun's thigh.

If Hook made him unhappy and took back the support supplies, Natasha would probably faint from anger!

“How many people are left in the lower district now?”

Only when she heard Xingyun's voice did Natasha come back to her senses.

"About 6, but we haven't counted them for a while, so the actual number might be even lower..."

She wiped the corners of her eyes with the back of her hand. In fact, more than ten years ago, there were at least 100,000 people in the lower class area.

However, the erosion of the Rift in recent years has caused many small towns to disappear, and coupled with the problem of supplies, the population of the lower area has suddenly decreased a lot.

In just over a decade, the population has dropped by almost half...

"The total number of people on the upper and lower floors is about 150,000..."

Xingyun estimated the area of Beloberg and found that the population was even sparser than he had imagined.

Although this is also related to the cold environment, the lack of supplies, and the erosion of the Rift, but this person is too few...

Forget it, think on the bright side, it will be easier to manage with fewer people.

I just don't know how much these people can add to the royal power.

"Is there a warehouse here that can store supplies? I'll leave enough supplies here. Please make a count of what you need."

Xingyun very generously promised supplies. After all, daily necessities are very cheap!

One year's supply of self-heating food per person only costs 1 system coin, and other supplies are also priced in single digits.

"This... We'll quickly complete the statistics. Thank you for your help!"

Hearing Xingyun's promise, Natasha looked at him with eyes full of gratitude and affection for him.

Compared with the dark period of Cocolia, Xingyun’s kindness becomes even more precious!

What puzzled her was whether there were still so many supplies in the upper area?

Since there were so many supplies before, why are there so few supplies in the lower areas?

How much supplies did the people above withhold from the lower districts?

"grateful?"

Facing Natasha's thanks, Xingyun just shook his head calmly and said:

"No need to thank me. Providing food and clothing to my people is my duty as a monarch. Don't express gratitude for things that are taken for granted. Doing so will only make your existence seem cheap. Remember, this is what you deserve."

Xier, who was about to take Hook away, was stunned when she heard Xingyun's words, as if struck by lightning.

She turned around to look at the backs of Xingyun and Natasha standing side by side, and her heart was filled with bitterness...

It wasn't until the two of them disappeared from view that Xier realized that this bitter feeling was actually regret...

Chapter 20: A king who abandons his subjects is destined to be abandoned by his subjects

"Mechanical settlement?"

"Indeed, all other forces, big and small, in the lower regions are still under the control of the Earth Fire. The only exception is the mechanical settlement governed by Swarlow."

When Natasha mentioned Swarovski, she showed a helpless expression. Dihuo had had many conflicts with this arbitrary robot.

But in combat, a torrent of steel made up of machines has more advantages than mortal bodies that can bleed and get injured.

"Swarovski..."

Xingyun recalled the background story about it. This war robot, which has a history of more than 700 years, not only has intelligence beyond ordinary people, but even has a self-awakened emotional module, which meets the recognized standards of intelligent machines in galactic law.

This kind of machine entity that has developed self-awareness in the desperate situation of civilization should be of interest to the Screw Star Lord, Screw Goum, right?

"Let the people from Dihuo notify Swarovski... Hmm? Wait a moment."

"what happened?"

"There's no need for that; it's already here."

As soon as Xingyun finished speaking, Xier hurriedly pushed open the door of the clinic lounge.

"Natasha! This is terrible! Swarovski has surrounded Rock Town with his massive mechanical army! And they're all equipped with heavy weapons! That firepower *lower level area expletive* can blow Rock Town to the sky!"

"Heavy firepower... Looks like it's coming for me."

Xingyun picked up the teacup and drank the sugar water calmly.

Judging from the fact that Swarovski can calculate the temperature of the entire Beloberg in the plot, it should have left observation machines in the upper and lower areas.

Compared to the lower levels, where information was kept secret, it clearly knew a lot more about what was happening above, including the news about him solving the star core problem...

So why did Swarovski lead a large mechanical army to surround Rock Town? Did he think that he was controlled by the star core?

"We, the Earth Fire, will try our best to hold it back. You can take this opportunity to have the Iron Guards escort you back up there!"

As Xier spoke, a glint of determination flashed in her eyes. She was ready to make sacrifices!

Although she didn't know why Swarovski was targeting Xingyun, after a short time together, she knew that Xingyun was a good person and the most suitable ruler for the lower district!

Even if this battle will cause the Dihuo to sacrifice many members, they must protect Xingyun's safety!

No one can guarantee that the next ruler will not be another idiot like Cocolia!

By then, the number of deaths in the lower districts will be even greater than it is now!

"Go back? I refuse."

"what?!"

Seeing that Xingyun had no intention of leaving, Xier suddenly became anxious. She walked up to him, grabbed his arm and prepared to take him away by force.

But no matter how hard she pulled, Xingyun on the chair didn't move at all.

"The situation is urgent now! Don't cause any more trouble. Most of our Earthfire people are distributing supplies. The few remaining people plus the Iron Guards you brought with you are simply not enough to fight against Swarovski!"

To be honest, even if all the people from Dihuo were here, Xier was not sure she could win.

The mechanical army that Swarov brought this time could easily flatten the Rock Town!

In comparison, Dihuo's previous conflicts with Swarovski have become minor skirmishes!

"Please, please! Go! Your life is more important than ours!"

Xier gritted her teeth and strained her fingers until they turned white. She never thought that one day she would say such words.

But whether it is for the relationship between the upper and lower districts, or for the future of the lower district, Xingyun cannot get into trouble here!

"There is no distinction between high and low in life. You are my subjects. A king who abandons his subjects is destined to be abandoned by his subjects."

Looking at Xier's pleading expression, Xingyun stood up from the chair and put his hand on her head and rubbed it comfortingly.

"Don't worry, I'm very strong, and this farce will be over soon."

The boy's smile was like a shot of adrenaline, instantly calming Xier's anxious heart.

On the other side, at the edge of Rock Town, Sambo stood alone between the Iron Guard and Swarovski, using an awkward smile to ease the tension between the two sides.

"Everyone, don't be so nervous! It would be troublesome if the gun went off accidentally!"

Just when Sangbo was about to tell a few jokes to cool down the heated atmosphere, a crack suddenly appeared in the space, and then Xingyun walked out of the crack.

Xingyun’s arrival made Sangbo’s eyes light up, as if he saw the coming of the savior.

"Both sides, lay down your weapons."

Hearing Xingyun's order, the Iron Guards led by Jeppard laid down their weapons. They stood in neat military posture and looked warily at Swarovski and the mechanical troops behind him.

Swarovski, standing at the front of the mechanical army, lit up his red mechanical eye and scanned the suddenly appearing Xingyun.

"Analysis in progress... The energy exceeds the upper limit of measurement. Unknown powerful being, are you Xingyun?"

Xingyun looked at the robot in front of him who was wearing a coat and looked like a gangster boss, and then his attention was attracted by the little girl in red hiding behind it.

Did Swarovski bring Clara here too?

It seems that it was not prepared for an armed conflict from the beginning, otherwise it would not have brought Clara here.

"Yes."

"Question: Have you solved the star core?"

"As expected, you came here for it. In that case, I'll let you see it."

As Xingyun took out the star core from the system warehouse, Swarovski's mechanical eye instantly lit up a dangerous red light, and several cannon barrels popped out of his body and aimed at Xingyun.

"Imaginary energy wavelength matches, confirming ultra-dangerous object: star core, annihilation probability 0.00001%!"

"Oh? Do robots also have stress reactions? But don't get too excited, it's very obedient in my hands."

Xingyun looked at the mechanical weapons that popped out of Swarovski's body with great interest.

Perhaps because the parts are old, these weapons have a wasteland punk feel.

However, it only looks backward in appearance. In the eyes of appraisers, it is worth at least dozens of system coins, which shows that its technical content far exceeds that of ordinary thermal weapons.

"Question: What is the probability that the star core will go out of control in your hands?"

"0%. I have destroyed the original will of the star core. I now have absolute control over it. You don't have to worry about it getting out of control."

After hearing Xingyun's answer, Swarovski put away his armed system, and the mechanical legions behind him also put away their guns.

The imaginary number in Xingyun's body can be far greater than the star core, and it is very likely that he is the [Commander] in the database. Since he said that the star core will not go out of control, Swarovski is willing to believe him.

Besides, there was no one in Beloberg who was more qualified than him to guard the star core.

Before Xingyun took out the star core, Swarovski did not scan the imaginary energy fluctuations of the star core, which shows that he has a very safe way to preserve the star core.

"Very good, would you like some tea? And let's talk about the future plans for the Lower District."

"Um... Mr. Swarlow can't drink tea. Can I use motor oil instead?"

Clara, hiding behind Swarovski's coat, spoke timidly, her red eyes looking at Xingyun with some curiosity.

Is he the man Mr. Swarlow said saved Beloberg?

What a handsome older brother, and he has the same white hair and red eyes as her...

"Sure, what's your name, little sister?"

"Clara, um... hello, Great Guardian..."

Seeing Xingyun reaching out to Clara, Swarovski subconsciously raised his arm, but after figuring out that Xingyun had no hostility towards Clara, he gave up the action.

"Call me Brother Xingyun from now on. Don't be so reserved~"