Collapse, survive

The Jizo-sama was drawn from its sheath a foot long, the blade crackling with lightning, disappearing in a flash.

"—The grass and trees have turned to dust."

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P.S.: Everyone, I'm asking for names for some witty remarks/skills (?o?o)??

Chapter Twenty-One: Sambo: There are five people and three scripts.

Automaton soldiers are reliable combat partners derived from the deterioration and modification of technology from an old civilization seven hundred years ago.

The so-called "old civilization" refers to extraterrestrial technology acquired through interstellar trade when Yalilo—VI—was still a renowned interstellar tourist planet. To be precise, it came from the Interstellar Peace Corporation, who came for the energy mineral, Earth Essence, and considered it part of their [preservation] building materials.

The builders of that time, emulating the power of Cripper, forged machines capable of terraforming planets. Hundreds of Creation Engines tirelessly transformed the planet, turning ravines and hills into plains and forests, and building numerous cities along the coast.

This even led to the transformation of the planet from a mining planet to a tourist planet, with bays, palm trees, and upbeat music, making it a perfect place for any weary traveler to find a place to stay.

That was Bronya Rand, the history she was qualified to access as the acting High Warden, and she knew how wonderful her homeland had been in the past.

And now...

In a series of bad situations, yet another bad thing happened.

It's a rebellion!

The despicable criminals lured the Silvermane Iron Guards into a trap, ambushed and captured the garrison commander, the Iron Wall of Belloborg. After learning about the situation from the Silvermane Iron Guards who had fled back for help, she immediately took action, not underestimating the villains' ability to mobilize all the forces in the vicinity.

but--

Thunder and lightning flashed, but it was gone in an instant.

"Why, why is it... not moving?"

"I cannot command the mechs!"

"Oh no, I can't move..."

Bronya immediately noticed the exclamations from the Silvermane Iron Guards. It seemed that the villains had hacked into the Silvermane Iron Guards' control system for the mechs, and even invaded the power armor. How could this be?

But the fact is, regardless of size, whether it's the 'Grizzly Bear' series, which is like a Titan next door and can defeat Emperor-level Honkai Beasts, or the 'Toothed Wolves' which are more suitable for accompanying the charge, or even the 'Spider' which is used for self-destruction, they all crashed and stood still, leaving the Silver Mane Iron Guards to try their best to troubleshoot the problem...

The villains took advantage of this to wreak havoc on them, then charged into the Silver Mane Iron Guards' defensive line behind them, causing chaos and defeat.

The Silvermane Iron Guards are certainly not weaklings who cannot fight without mechs. For the sake of Beloberg, everyone is determined and prepared to sacrifice, and the weapons they hold are not just for show... However, the guns and cannons equipped with intelligent auxiliary units are just for show.

Even more terrifying is that the power armor that supports the Silvermane Guards in their operations and combat at sub-zero temperatures has actually become unusable, rendering the Silvermane Guards unable to move...

Bronya felt unprecedented pressure. This was no ordinary villain.

She wouldn't give up easily. Even decorations have their uses. Remove the armor and fix the bayonet!

"To protect and defend!"

Bronya charged ahead first. Command was no longer important at this point; the intelligence had already been reported to the High Warden. All she had to do was stand with the Silvermane Iron Guards and fight on, no matter what they faced.

Then men and horses fell over.

As if taking the lead, nothing could stop the raccoon baseball bat wherever it went!

"who is the next?"

"now you."

"Try this!"

It was as if a demon god had descended from heaven.

She had cover behind her, and with a ruthless and decisive attitude of shooting her comrades in the backside without discrimination, she froze the Silvermane Iron Guards along the way on March 7th, and even mocked them:

"It's okay to be serious sometimes—stand still and give you all my blessings~"

Just the two of them...

At this moment, Bronya had no idea that this was a team with lofty ideals, who often worked hard, always went all out, always acted as a group, and loved to laugh!

Bronya also fell on the way of the charge. The Star Core Spirits were not really reckless; they even ripped off the hoods of those wearing helmets.

Without a helmet, Xinghejing circled around from behind, just like Danheng had used the Cloud-Striking Sword to pierce Sambo's buttocks not long ago, just like when she kicked Fang Jie, a Silver Mane Iron Guard, after defeating him not long ago. Her thick-soled, heeled shoes kicked her buttocks.

Children love learning, and this can be put to good use.

In the cold snow, Bronya struggled to her feet. The battle... the battle hadn't even begun...

"Can you still stand up?"

The Star Core Spirit kicked again, its expression showing excitement that was ten or even nine-tenths of its usual intensity.

Unable to bear watching any longer, Fang Jie withdrew his gaze, still gripping the Jizo Soul tightly in one hand, without drawing it.

He glanced at Ling; thankfully, she didn't do anything after he did.

Dan Heng didn't make a move either, just stared at... well, them.

'I'm a suspect now, Walter, help me!'

Fang Jie stated his position: "I like the bottom line that we should not bully the weak and should not kill the innocent."

"That's very good." Dan Heng nodded in agreement.

Then keep watching.

"..."

At this moment, the Silvermane Iron Guards, who had come with ill intentions, all fell down, the charging automatons all crashed, and even Bronya—who was not as resilient as Jepard, had become a defeated female knight.

"Kacha——"

Looking in the direction of the sound, he was met with a group of stares from behind, saying, "What's wrong with you, Little March?" March 7 chuckled awkwardly and snapped another picture.

Dan Heng looked helpless: "March."

"Um, um, it's just to keep as a souvenir. We're really amazing."

She wasn't guilty; in fact, she was proud.

Xinghe Jing felt honored and stood beside her, hands on his hips.

"That's it."

Fang Jie, who had always kept Ling 'protected' behind him, wholeheartedly agreed and quietly blended in, giving a thumbs up:

"Yes, yes, we are great."

"Hey, you haven't done anything at all, you've just been standing there without moving..." On March 7th, when KPIs were being tallied, it was discovered that someone was slacking off.

Fang Jie could not accept this slander: "What are you talking about? I was the first one to clear away the clouds for you, otherwise a barrage of artillery fire would have come first."

"Really?" March 7th didn't believe it and looked at Dan Heng, who hadn't moved much.

Dan Heng nodded: "A very clever electronic intrusion method. All those machines were hacked, so those people had no choice but to engage in close combat."

Then it crashed into the Star Core Spirit's baseball bat and the March 7th's cold arrow.

What a ruthless combination.

"No matter what evil plans you have, I will not yield!"

The prisoner had something to say. Bronya's face was tense, her eyes resolute; she had already prepared for the worst.

"Don't even think about using us as hostages! The Great Guardian will not compromise!"

"Forehead……"

On March 7th, I subconsciously wanted to take a picture, but then I realized it was a really bad idea.

"Um, is it possible that we didn't do it on purpose?"

One bad news after another: they had just arrived in Belloborg when they met their good friend Sambo, who took them into the village—no, to Belloborg.

Then, upon encountering the Silvermane Iron Guards, they decisively abandoned them, leaving them to fight the Silvermane Iron Guards. In the middle of the fight, a man claiming to be 'Nameless Guest' infiltrated, and they all fought him down together... This was already the third time they had fought the Silvermane Iron Guards.

March 7th was organizing his thoughts when he saw Bronya's "keep making this up" expression. Behind her were soldiers who had once looked imposing, but were now frozen in place or lying on the ground.

"Clang, clang, clang..."

And those mechs who continued to be smashed by the star core, she seemed to be addicted to this feeling, smashing them for fun, leaving fragments all over the ground.

"Stop smashing it! Waaah, Danheng, what do we do? Are we going to be wanted again?"

Is it possible that you have already completed the first step of 'conquest', successfully defeated the defenses of Beloborg, and opened the way to advance into Beloborg?

Fang Jie suddenly realized, his face showing that so this was the kind of pioneer they were, and he was about to criticize this nameless guest for not being a true expert... It was definitely more tactical to suspect them than to be suspected by Dan Heng.

He said with a serious expression, "So this is how the nameless passengers on the Star Train explored the world? I always thought you were the kind of warm-hearted, good-natured people..."

"It was just an accident."

Danheng seemed a bit tense. Who do you think is responsible for that?

"Please wait!"

Finally, Jepard, who knew the situation better than Bronya, cleverly changed the subject: "There's a misunderstanding here!"

Meeting Bronya's gaze, which screamed, "Have you betrayed the honor of the Landau family?!", he stood up, raised his arm, and swiftly and efficiently explained the situation:

"They are not the criminals we have been hunting, but visitors from outer space."

"It's a misunderstanding that the despicable criminals took advantage of them and caused conflict with us."

"We don't need to have a conflict..."

Jepard calls for peace, saying it's all Sambo's fault!

Bronya was a little confused, but then she understood the cause and effect... It all seemed so perfectly timed.

That wretched Sambo!!

"That's right, it's all that guy's fault!" March 7th shouted loudly, determined to clear her name and restore her image as a reliable senior in the hearts of the newcomers: "We should catch that guy and teach him a lesson—"

"Kick his ass."

Xinghejing not only repeats what he hears, but he also answers questions quickly.

"That's right, kick his butt... Wait, kick what? Why did you have to learn this!" March 7th looked at Fang Jie sternly: "It's all your fault!"

Is it possible that Danheng did it too?

"Ah, is it my fault?" Fang Jie argued, "Isn't it because she's a little too studious? To be honest, it's a virtue."

"Virtue!" Hoshino gave a thumbs-up and gave him an approving look.

Don't worry about the details; what matters is that you were praised.

March 7th wanted to cover his face, but Dan Heng was already used to it. Guess how he took care of March 7th before the Star Core Spirit arrived.

What has already happened, will surely happen again.

Jepard remained silent, waiting for Bronya to calm down, and for the group of powerful figures to calm down as well. Seemingly rigid and only knowing how to protect, he was actually quite flexible.

The current situation with Bellberg is... well, it's a good thing there's change.

"Gentlemen, despite the slight misunderstanding, I sincerely wish to invite you to Beloborg to meet the High Warden. In the name of Landau: I promise this invitation is entirely without malice. Your arrival is of great importance, and I believe the High Warden will welcome you... after all, it has been hundreds of years since any outsiders have visited."

His tone was solemn, and his expression was serious.

They did not intend to ambush axemen.

Bronya watched all this: "I'm willing to vouch for that too."

The cunning villain Sambo, using extraterrestrial visitors to fight against Beloborg, must not be allowed to succeed—and the High Protector will surely make a rational judgment!

There have been far too many pointless sacrifices.

"I have no objection." Dan Heng nodded.

"I... Waaaaah..."

Before the Star Core Spirit could speak, March 7th silenced him, saying, "We agree too!"

The Silver-Maned Iron Guards had no objections; March 7th had already thawed them with a forced smile. As for the lost mechs…