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The collision between the gun blade and the metal, the collision of the artillery fire released between Swarovski's palms, exploded a ball of frost at close range.

Almost at the same time, Fan Yu urged the cold air in his palm to extend along the gun blade, causing the frost to spread towards Swarovski's arm.

Crunch!

The condensed frost flowed along Swarovski's fingers, immediately activating the overload module of the body to dissipate the heat. When it was about to attack again, Clara's voice came.

"Wait a moment, Mr. Swarlow."

Swarovski's hand paused: "..."

Clara looked at Mr. Swarovski today in confusion: "What's wrong? Mr. Fanyu is not an enemy."

"No, there's a ■■ signal on him, which is causing the planet's cold wave..."

Xier: “■■?”

Swarovski's voice seemed to automatically block out any external communication after hearing those two words. When even Clara cast a skeptical look at him, Swarovski finally explained, "The data in the record library is confidential. Disseminating this information to the outside world is at the highest level of authority. Disclosure could be dangerous."

Clara continued to stare at it.

Swarovski: “…”

The red light flickered for a few times and finally calmed down, just like an old father who had no choice but to compromise in the face of his stubborn daughter.

Swarovski finally explained, "■■—that is, the star core. During the Age of City Building, it landed on the surface of the planet Yalilo VI and later covered Yalilo VI. The characteristics of the current target are..."

"Is that it?" Fan Yu took over Swarovski's words and slowly stretched out his hand.

In front of everyone's eyes, the cold air was covered with white mist, which slowly condensed into transparent ice flakes in the atmosphere along the fingers.

Swarovski fell silent, red light flickered in his eyes, and his desire to attack was rising.

"This thing appeared after I killed the first creature that had rifted the world. It seems that the buzzing sound in my head at that time was this. Thank you for your explanation. I finally understand who this power belongs to if it doesn't belong to me." Fan Yu gradually understood everything.

Clara breathed a sigh of relief: "So Mr. Swarlow misunderstood?"

Swarovski's single eye focused on the young man's face, and by analyzing the man's facial micro-expressions, he concluded that the other party knew the specific nature of the star core.

And this is something that is incomprehensible and unknown in its long record library.

During the long 700 years of cold waves that enveloped the city during its founding era, the residents of Yalilo VI had long forgotten their ancient history. Currently, the only person who knew the specifics of the star core, Beloberg, was probably the Great Guardian.

But why did this man know?

However, based on its judgment of the target it was protecting, [Clara], it abandoned the rational logic of "nipping the potential threat in the bud" and withdrew its attack.

Xi'er, standing nearby, brought the topic back to reality, gently coaxing them: "The Mechanical Settlement really doesn't intend to form an alliance? This is a rare opportunity to break through the barriers. If we can break through the upper zone, you won't have to wander the wilderness anymore!"

Swarovski said grimly, "I refuse."

Clara looked at it, feeling a little embarrassed and hesitant to speak: "The two people from "Earth Fire"..."

Xier snorted in boredom. "Okay, I think I understand what you mean. But this proposal is still valid. The residents of the lower district should unite!"

After he finished speaking, he signaled Fan Yu with his eyes.

The two turned and left with the result that their invitation failed.

Come out of the homeless camp.

Xier's face was filled with uncontrollable confusion as she looked at Fan Yu. "Tell me, why did Shiwaro conclude that we couldn't reach the upper area?"

"There must be something in the upper area, right? Or judging from the robot's thinking module, the situation in the upper area is actually more dangerous than that in the lower area?" Fan Yu asked back.

Xier fell into deep thought.

Oleg had told her that Swarovski was first seen wandering around the mechanical settlement with Clara. The settlement itself was later established, attracting wanderers from the surrounding area to its camp. Judging from today's encounter, the robot was indeed the same character that little brat Hook had described—"Clara's father."

This is really amazing.

"That robot is probably hiding something, right? Like a star core or something like that." Xier immediately learned the new term and turned to Fan Yu's palm: "And what is that thing? Why do you have its aura?"

Fan Yu shook his head: "I don't know the reason either."

Star core - the memory data he browsed at a macro level just happened to contain information for interpretation.

It is an aggressive phenomenon that disrupts the flow of imaginary energy, and it is matter in the universe in the form of luminous objects called "nuclei".

The traces of its existence spread throughout the universe like cancer cells to various civilizations, bringing destruction and natural disasters.

Among the definitions of the universe, the core of a star is called the "cancer of all worlds."

But Fan Yu couldn't understand why the information of the star core appeared on his body after he killed a monster that split the world.

Is it because his [Harmonious Bliss] naturally has a resonance factor that can produce a resonance with that kind of strange material phenomenon?

Based on the information currently known, no conclusion can be drawn.

"You really don't know?" Xier asked suspiciously. Although Oleg and Natasha hadn't told her specifically, she was actually one of the witnesses of this mysterious guy.

Fan Yu hummed: "I wouldn't lie to you about this."

"However, you were quite right in your speculation just now, Xier."

Xier: “?”

"The reason Swarovski mentioned, 'It's impossible for us to reach the upper zone,' is most likely because he's concealing the star core, right?"

Chapter 49 When you lose your weapon, you are not far from being slaughtered!

Xier's face suddenly became serious: "Could it be that the people in the upper district have mastered that kind of power?"

The robot Swarovski had concealed a lot from them, but just from the fact that he had told her that the cold wave covering the entire planet was related to the core of the planet, Xier knew that it was a very dangerous force.

She had also witnessed Fan Yu's ability to manipulate frostbite over the past month. It might even have been just a small extension of the power released by the star core, enough to grant someone extraordinary powers.

If the upper zone has such a rich history, then that means...

Fan Yu raised the aquamarine lance in his hand and explained, "This is a display, but it won't be what you imagine."

Xier, holding a lance with a metal shaft and a blue barrel, nodded. "That's understandable."

"However, we can deal with this kind of thing, but we still need to consider its source." Fan Yu's words brought Xier back from his relaxed state.

Facing the girl's irritated gaze, Fan Yu continued, "Oleg and the others are probably planning to fight the upper district to prove that the lower district is not a force that can be ignored."

Xier hummed. "Our original plan was to seize resources, at least to make those guys in the upper district realize that they can live in the warmth of their houses because someone is working for them in the cold underground. We want to fight for the fruits of our labor, and if possible, hope to bring people back to the surface."

"But have you considered what will happen next?" Fan Yu asked tentatively.

Xier was stunned: "What?"

Fan Yu: "Let's rule out the possibility of failure in this operation. Even if we do all this, once the residents of the Lower District are able to return to the surface of the Upper District, they will not tolerate the existence of the 'underground fire'."

"So that's what you're talking about." Xi'er suddenly realized and said, "Oleg and the others said that the underground fire was originally formed due to a lack of order. When that day comes, there will be no need for the 'underground fire'."

"But there's a saying in my hometown: 'When you lose your weapon, you're not far from being slaughtered.' In order to live a peaceful life, those blessed residents will eventually turn their conflicts towards the Underworld Fire!" Fan Yu said lightly.

Xier's face was startled: "Huh?"

She stared at Fan Yu with a look that said, "Aren't your thoughts too dark?" and said speechlessly, "That's not the case in the lower districts. You'd better discard these thoughts as soon as possible."

Fan Yu didn't really dislike her naiveté and didn't continue talking about this topic.

"Let's go check on Oleg first. This invitation failed. I wonder what the situation is like over there."

Xier nodded dully.

But just as they were leaving, six or seven armed men and women approached from the direction of the Rangers' camp. Among them were the two tall guards, Vish and Dale, who had previously had an unpleasant experience with them.

Xier looked unfriendly: "What do you mean?"

"Since you, the Underworld Fire, have decided to take action against those bastards in the upper district, we will be indispensable. Let us support you, the Underworld Fire."

Xier was startled when she heard this, and then said seriously: "I can't guarantee your safety."

"Haha... Do you think we, whose wives and children have all died, would care about this? If we can save the heads of a few upper-class district masters with this kind of miserable life, we'd be making a killing."

Xier glanced at Fan Yu, wanting to ask for his opinion.

Fan Yu said calmly, "As long as you are willing to follow orders, then you can."

"This guy is more sensible, Butterfly!"

Xi'er: "..."

The group reached an agreement and left the mechanical settlement.

According to the plan to go to the pipeline area leading to the upper area where Oleg and the others were, Xier changed the original route from the large mining area for the return journey.

Two hours later, they arrived at the area outside the pipeline entrance.

It was already evening when we arrived here.

Boxes of wooden crates filled with earth marrow ore are displayed on the edge around the pipeline area and transported along the ground rails towards the pipeline mouth, all the way to a wide platform at the end.

They were on the outskirts of the crowd and had already seen the crowd on the platform ahead, so they slowly stopped.

"Oleg and the others are there."

Xier stared solemnly at the silver-haired leader of the Silvermane Iron Guard in the crowd ahead: "Is that the leader of the Silvermane Iron Guard?"

In the direction of the pipe mouth, many Silvermane Lieutenants and Silvermane Iron Guards, led by Bronya, gathered in the crowd. They were wearing the uniform clothing and equipment of their respective branches, and formed an orderly array.

Opposite them were many members of the "Underground Fire" organization led by Oleg. They were holding axes, rusty spear axe blades, steel pipes, some steel bars, etc., forming a sharp contrast with the regular army of the Silver Mane Iron Guard.

In addition, there were some injured Silver Mane Iron Guards and Underfire members in the crowd... The blood on the ground and some weapons covered in scarlet told that a battle had taken place here.

Oleg's forehead was stained with blood, and his face was solemn: "I still say the same thing, it can't be done."

"Stop pretending, Oleg! You know what will happen to those who break the rules, not to mention that madman attacked the Lemustin nobles and stole the hospital's medicine." A silver-maned lieutenant with a medal on his chest behind Bronya said coldly.

"Until now, gathering such a crowd, what do you think is the point of delaying the process? Our patience has its limits."

"Don't waste Lady Bronya's patience."

Oleg ignored their words, looked at Bronya, and asked solemnly: "Is that what you mean?"

Bronya whispered, "We just want you to let us into town to investigate."

Oleg: "We have made it clear that we don't have such people here."

"too slow!"

A low shout interrupted Oleg's words.

At the same time, behind Bronya, a silver-maned lieutenant holding a water-blue lance attacked Oleg with fatal intent.

This sudden scene caught both sides off guard.

puff!

Oleg's figure subconsciously turned aside, but the tip of the lance still hit his shoulder, piercing through his body and leaving a bloody gunshot.

Bronya was stunned for a moment, then looked at the subordinates behind her with wide eyes: "Why...?"

Chapter 50: The Path to Leadership

"You are still too kind, Lady Bronya."

A cold voice came from under the helmet of the Silver Mane Lieutenant who had made the move.

Bronya's face froze: "What?"

"You're very kind, but these people won't appreciate it."

Lieutenant Silvermane pointed his gun at Oleg and the people across from him and spoke calmly, "The eyes of these lower-class people hide their anger and resentment towards us. Your kindness cannot quench the flames that have been simmering in their hearts for so long."

Can't you see that?

The most important thing for a soldier is to eliminate the enemy once they are identified."

Bronya looked in the direction of the gun blade he pointed. The members of the "Underground Fire" organization, led by those around Oleg and even some behind him, were all glaring at them with anger and even hatred.

Those devil-like gazes made Bronya dazed for a moment.

She carried the arrest mission given by her mother, and subconsciously resisted the cruel ideas of repression in her heart, trying to find a middle solution.

But when I think about the look my mother gave me before she left, it seemed as if she had already known the outcome.

How could she, who lived in the upper class, possibly use words to make these people lay down their weapons and reach an understanding?

She had seen her subordinates sacrifice themselves while carrying out missions they could never complete. Those dying companions would always smile and say to her, "Learning to swallow these heavy thoughts is also a necessary step in your journey to becoming a leader. I believe you will bring a different future to everyone, Lady Bronya!"