Collapse, survive

Beloberg was right behind that snow curtain ahead, and now, the fierce wind and snow were rising as the Silvermane Iron Guards moved swiftly forward. This was the reaction speed necessary to resist the apocalypse and the monsters of the Rift.

A stunning figure with multi-swirl Roman curls commanded them, issuing the order: "In the name of the noble and supreme Amber King and the Great Guardian Cocolia Land—Iron Guard, seize them!"

"No, wait a minute!" March 7th is presented as a shouting emoji.

This will likely result in him being wanted by the police.

Dan Heng remained silent, glancing at the snowfield behind him. When he got off the train, he knew that only this city on this planet remained warm, and there was no life anywhere else.

To seal the star core and open the star orbit, there is no turning back.

He gripped Jiyun tightly and glanced at Xing again.

I'm sorry to have shown you this kind of scene on your first expedition, but sometimes fighting is the last resort, and the Nameless Ones never shy away from this fact.

Especially since we can't contact the train right now.

The Star Core Essence was already in place, looking excited.

It's not that I find it particularly exciting or thrilling. Compared to the antimatter legion, or even the doomsday beasts, or the various things in the simulated universe, everything in front of me is just a small scene.

But that's what pioneering is all about!

The train was stranded in outer space on a white planet. According to Himeko, the "star core" was the source of the blockage.

To continue the journey, the orbital obstruction caused by the "star core" must be cleared.

Then, this time the exploration was handed over to her, a newcomer, along with two veterans, forming a trio of "young people" to explore together. March 7th imparted a lot of experience to her along the way.

That's what pioneering is all about.

"What? You, you're not going to surrender and continue fighting the Silvermane Iron Guards?" Jepard was shocked. You don't think I represent the military might of Beloborg, do you? I'm just a Silvermane Iron Guard, I don't have the power of a Grand Warden.

"You cannot win. Continuing to fight will only increase your guilt. People from beyond the heavens, we can have a good talk and clear up the misunderstanding!"

Although he didn't have the authority to make the decision, he still wanted to try to reconcile the two sides.

Firstly, it was all Sambo's fault, so he put aside his hostility; secondly, the extraterrestrials were too powerful, and the Silvermane Iron Guards were not afraid of sacrifice, but this kind of avoidable sacrifice...

"You can't win at all, I don't understand."

Fang Jie felt that everything was inexplicably familiar, just like when he had caused trouble in Changkong City with good intentions. This Belloberg, he just joined a group, Jepard was also doing his job, and the situation got out of control...

Fortunately, this is Belleberg.

Sooner or later, they'll have to fight. Little Grey Hair's story doesn't require as much caution as Kiana's. She's a template for a wish-fulfillment novel. Adversity? What adversity? Adversity is just there to highlight her bravery.

well said.

I applaud Xinghe Jing for Fang Jie's righteous indignation; he's a reliable teammate, and I acknowledge your worth.

She came too—

"Rules are meant to be broken!"

March 7th didn't want to, really didn't want to, covering her face: "—Dan—Heng!!"

Even if you call me that... Danheng finds it hard to stay calm.

There is only silence.

I understand now, March 7th.

Now I have no choice but to stand with the Star Core Spirit. I am the senior—Super Little March strikes!

"Damn it, do they really think Little March is easy to mess with? Today I'll tell you—anyone who dares to cause us trouble is doomed!"

On March 7th, the Six Phases Ice Armor was combined.

They didn't take these Silvermane Iron Guards seriously. Although they were exceptionally strong in the galaxy where civilizations couldn't leave their home planet, it all depended on who they were compared to.

He looked very energetic, and Lingdu laughed: "Kid, what are you thinking?"

It's fair to say that Fang Jie bears a large part of the responsibility for how things turned out so badly. In order to... prevent her from taking action.

"Is it worth it? These people won't appreciate your kindness, and neither will I. I won't indulge your every whim in protecting them. Their dutiful appearance disgusts me. I will only crush them."

Before asking a question, perhaps you should consider whether your answer has already been determined before the question itself.

Fang Jie didn't turn back. Things had come to this point; he had a hammer and a nail, not to mention his teammates.

He gripped the Jizo Mitama tightly. Every time he touched it, it reminded him of someone. Then, without any reservations, he delved into the Herrscher's power, believing that her will flowed within it, blessing you and me.

—This is my true self, this is Alicia.

Then there is no need to fear that it might be corrupted by Jizo's Soul.

"Ling, your homeland has been destroyed, and civilization has turned to dust. You can't even lament these lost moments, because they originated from your own hands. And now civilization is burning again... Do you still remember those people, those events? Do you still dream of them?"

Who knows? It's not like it's Yae Sakura; they've never slept together.

But it seems that Fang Jie wasn't the only one moved by the scene; he understood perfectly.

He even knew very well why he was so adapted to "nothingness," which was probably similar to Ling's experience, and Old Yang was even more of a heavyweight.

Leaving aside his own situation of "leaving his homeland," she was "lost and destitute."

Fang Jie also had some doubts about life, but since he was already here, he looked around and saw the dazzling lights of the boundless dark starry sky. Kiana, Himeko, and so many others—so many lights that have been illuminating the past and the future…

Nothing to be afraid of.

Ling remained silent. Fang Jie finally brought these things up with her, somewhat too early, and somewhat too late. Perhaps there was never a suitable time, and he shouldn't have brought them up at all.

The peace between the two was very fragile; they were mutually wary and did not want to fight again.

Belloberg was lucky; his savior arrived.

Unfortunately for Belloberg, the two of them arrived.

Rather than sending Ling back to the world of Honkai Impact 3rd and bringing unpredictable disasters, Fang Jie would rather use Bellberg as a buffer, choosing the lesser of two evils.

Danheng silently gripped Jiyun tightly.

The situation is... normal. Exploration is always accompanied by the unknown. The train has already been confirmed in advance that there is no Envoy-level energy reaction.

If it were Welt, it would be different. If he knew, he would probably grab his cane and rush in, fighting with all his might to at least contain the Honkai.

Fang Jie firmly believed this, and said to the silent Ling, "Before this, I had never actually seen you in person. Ling, I only read those stories through documents, the lament of a civilization's demise. Even so, now that I am in that situation, I can't help but wonder, what kind of person do I want to become?"

A hero who saves the world?

You may have.

But he's afraid of hardship and fatigue, and he's easily discouraged and doesn't want to continue working alone. He couldn't even withstand the cold weather before...

Now the confusion has been cleared up.

"This story isn't over yet, Rin, your existence proves that. And I want to make this world a better place, that's what I want to do."

"So I wonder, how will you continue?"

"Because of me, you've already become like this. What will you become? A friend or an enemy?"

It's hard not to overthink things.

Fight the enemy, love the friend, try to avoid the former, and besides these two possibilities, there is also a future she doesn't want to live in.

Just like...

Eden, the singer, perished in that fire along with the times; her starlight has long since faded.

Eden, like a moth drawn to fire, ultimately chose that same path.

She called it betrayal.

Some betrayed their beliefs, some betrayed their lives, and some betrayed the very existence of humanity.

And Eden betrayed... the future.

She chose to follow Alicia in death, to be buried with that era.

Fang Jie couldn't help but worry about Rin. Just as no one would come into the world because Himeko Murata died, he didn't want Rin to... bring about her own destruction.

Those who awaken to self-destruction either rush headlong into nothingness or embark on the path of a chaotic healer.

Of course, there is another possibility, but Fang Jie and Xu Wu don't have any deep-seated hatred, so let's leave it at that.

He took precautions to prevent certain things from happening: "Since we've survived, this is definitely not an era that doesn't need you. I'll take you home, after you're truly ready."

“But until then, I have a responsibility to keep an eye on you. You are not allowed to kill everyone here, destroy this civilization, or destroy this planet.”

"Of course, I won't let anyone ruin your mood. I'll beat up anyone who's blind."

During their impromptu chat, both March 7th and Star Core Spirit perked up their ears, as if there was some juicy gossip.

Dan Heng, being well-informed, was not surprised by this; there was nothing new in the galaxy.

Then...

Are you guys serious?

March 7th's eyes widened: "Belloburg is about to be destroyed! Don't talk about such terrifying things so lightly! Didn't you want to be an anonymous visitor? What role are you playing in Uncle Yang's hometown anyway? Are you from across the street from Uncle Yang?"

Looking at Bell, who is about the same size as Pam, and she's carrying a wounded person on her back... that's amazing!

It can get even more powerful. Fang Jie couldn't be sure how far Ling could go, but a virus... a meme virus is still a virus. Combined with her hand-crafted stigmata technique, it can continue to evolve. In the future, if someone becomes obsessed and wants to have a 'dream,' she can use the human materials of Belloberg to reshape their cognition, memories, and appearance into what she wants, transforming this world and not just this world.

She is even an immortal being, capable of reincarnating civilizations like the Stigmata Terminal in Honkai Impact 2, starting over whenever she doesn't want them anymore...

That's definitely not what Alicia wants!

Fang Jie felt a chill run down her spine just thinking about it, and regretted telling her loudly that she had sent her to Honkai Impact 2. This thing is best not to be mentioned.

Ling broke her silence, her voice tinged with sarcasm: "You think you can do it?"

She is free, even freer than Fang Jie imagined, able to go wherever she wants, and go back... no, she doesn't want to go back!

"What right do you have to tell me what to do!"

"Just because you're someone I brought, and someone who's exactly what Alicia expected." Fang Jie didn't care at all about the Silver Mane Iron Guards charging in formation, or the so-called Great Guardian who hadn't arrived immediately.

His ability to control the bell is a great favor to Belloberg.

Of course, his bringing the bell might also be a form of evil.

"Don't you want Alicia to see you again? To tell her that her sacrifices were not in vain, that you have grown into the person she expected you to be, both a Herrscher and a human."

Fang Jie really likes Alicia, especially now that he is confident he can become a Herrscher. How can he repay this gift from Alicia in the future?

Prepare a gift to make her happy.

Raiden Mei's presence certainly brings joy to Alicia, but Fang Jie feels it's not enough, not nearly enough. There's also Kiana; she even treated Fang Jie to a meal.

As a Herald of a pre-civilization, since Bell has rekindled the brilliance of humanity, she should participate in that final moment.

Not only Alicia, but Kevin should also see her, as well as Sue, Hua... and even Gretchen.

This was the answer Fang Jie had in mind, one that had already been confirmed before the question itself was asked.

Let the songs that no one sings be sung again.

Write a new chapter for the story that has been forgotten by history.

To help noble and pure souls embark on their journey.

—Tragedy is not the end, but the beginning of hope.

Even if it might require sacrificing another tragedy, Fang Jie brings Beloberg to the face of a Honkai disaster it shouldn't have to confront, just so that one person can grow.

This may be why he embarks on a destructive path of fighting against nothingness.

As for Yae Sakura, she's really just an extra. Fang Jie doesn't really care about her looks; he just wants her to live well. Theresa doesn't need you to sacrifice yourself.

The more Ling paid attention to her, the more Fang Jie worried that when she woke up, Ling would—so many evils in this world stem from fervent love.

Ling remained silent, her small hands clenching and unclenching, finally letting out a cold snort: "Easy for you to say, then prove to me that they're an eyesore."

"Okay."

Fang Jie gladly drew his sword.

Bronya Rand has already led the Silvermane Iron Guards to attack.

"Those who have surrendered and intend to incite rebellion! In my capacity as the acting Grand Guardian, I hereby temporarily strip you of your autonomy in action and speech; you will be given the opportunity to defend yourselves when the tribunal judges put you on trial."

A large number of automated machine soldiers took the lead in the charge.

"Sentient beings suffer retribution with swords and spears. A moment of reflection—"