Collapse, survive

What are you looking at me for?

Fang Jie shook his head, not looking at Ling: "Me too, peace is the best outcome. It also means Ling agrees."

He then pointed to the parts that had been destroyed by the Star Core Essence after he controlled them, the parts still bearing the Six-Phase Ice, and gave March 7 a meaningful look.

These are all...

"Alright, you don't need to say anything more. It's good that you have no objections." March 7th interrupted him, letting it be as if nothing had happened. At least the two Belloberg executives who invited them had no objections.

Sambo is guilty of heinous crimes!

So, after a slight hiccup, the group still arrived in Belleburg.

Walking through the snow, the warmth that greets you is comforting.

"Here we are."

Jepard's tone was not without pride and self-satisfaction.

"Welcome to the City of Preservation, Belberg."

"Wow, it doesn't seem so cold anymore."

On March 7th, I suddenly perked up and took out my camera.

Take photos!

Since there's no such thing as a calculus tool, it can only be recorded with the eyes... Projection should be able to replicate it, right?

Although he was still somewhat concerned about the bell, he was overjoyed to finally land in the warm city before him: "We've finally arrived."

We walked quite a long way.

The city's residents also noticed this diverse group of people, gathered in small groups, and chattering amongst themselves. The main reason was the unusual attire of March 7th and the Star Core Spirit; they weren't wearing stockings, which gave this somewhat old-fashioned post-apocalyptic fortress a sense of novelty.

Jepard had no intention of wasting time: "Gentlemen, please follow me. That is Fort Kripper, the heart of Beloborg, the headquarters of the Builders."

Originally, the High Guardian was very busy and needed time for Jepard to introduce him, so he wouldn't be able to meet him until tomorrow.

But they just defeated the city's defenses in Beloborg, and if they delay for another day, it would seem suspicious to be ambushing axemen.

As for taking them there, they might... assassinate the High Guardian?

Jepard hadn't thought about that kind of thing.

"Ah, let's go right now! I want to experience the local customs and culture, don't you guys agree... Hey, Xing, what are you doing?!"

Before you know it, the child has run away.

Her target was a trash can on the street. She rushed towards it, bursting with curiosity and radiating a carefree joy that was almost unbearable to behold.

Fang Jie carefully memorized this precious scene and smiled knowingly.

"Crack~"

March 7th slapped his face, his expression helpless, just like Danheng.

"Let's hurry and go see the Great Guardian."

We'll talk about local customs and traditions later.

Jepard had no objections and even planned to take a closer look at the trash can later—there must be a reason why such a powerful warrior would pay attention to it.

This is the persuasive power of strength and beauty.

Dan Heng had no objections; he was already used to not rummaging through the trash cans on March 7th.

but……

"Are you planning to come together?" He looked at Fang Jie, and at the silent floating bell that had been there the whole way; she was like a mute, and Fang Jie was the one doing all the talking.

Moreover, Bell remained vigilant towards them.

Danheng trusted her instincts. She remained wary of everyone except Belloberg, as if they were a formidable enemy who might turn crazy at any moment, beat her to her knees, and drag her back to the slums...

Fang Jie understood Dan Heng's meaning. In the end, they were two different groups of people. Even though they were outsiders to Belloberg, they weren't really on the same side. If they went together like this...

"I won't go with her, and she won't go either. We'll talk about it next time." Fang Jie had no intention of drawing the attention of the Star Core next to Cocolia; he had already learned his lesson from the 'Will of Honkai' once.

“My goal is to board the Star Train, not just to have something to talk to Mr. Walter about. Boarding the Star Train was my initial goal.”

"Our communication with the train is temporarily interrupted. I will contact you if there is any news." Dan Heng expressed his understanding. There are all kinds of people in the Milky Way, and the Starry Sky Train generally does not refuse them.

"Then please follow me, I will arrange your accommodation."

Bronya had no objection to their separation, nor did she intend to break them up. She was happy for them to separate on their own, so she took Fang Jie and... his sleeping companion to the Goethe Hotel.

What? Small floating objects?

Bronya only saw her as a porter for some kind of mech, always carrying the burden of the sick, a real helper.

As the most luxurious hotel in Belleburg, the Goethe Hotel is situated between the administrative and residential areas, with many Silvermane Iron Guards patrolling nearby, which can avoid unnecessary trouble... referring to Sambo sneaking in again to spread rumors, incite conflicts, and commit evil deeds.

There was really no need to say anything to Bronya, who had been looking serious the whole time. Fang Jie followed her lead and helped her complete her check-in procedures. He also prepared three rooms for the people on the Starry Sky Train before leaving with the Silver Mane Iron Guard.

As for the solution, having only one room is not important at all.

"Ling, is there anything you'd like to see? I know a bit about Belleburg; I recommend visiting the Winter Monument, or just wandering around the area near the hotel..."

No, I choose to sleep.

Ling stepped on Yae Sakura's sleeping face and responded with a disdainful, indifferent expression.

Why would she need to look at anything? She can just browse the local area network freely.

Compared to those...

Fang Jie's previous words reminded her of the past, that terrible guy.

If you want to see it, go see it! Why are you dragging me along?

"Alright, I won't bother you."

Being subjected to passive-aggressive behavior is better than direct violence; let's leave it to the miracles of tomorrow.

Believing in miracles, Fang Jie chose a chair and sat down with his back to the door. He rested his left hand on the Jizo Soul, closed his eyes, and focused his mind, feeling the power of erosion rotating.

Such a powerful weapon cannot be drawn easily; it can create clones, dual forms, and dimensional slashes...

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Chapter Twenty-Two: Pioneering is an unknown path, so why worry about others' suffering?

Fang Jie closed his eyes and meditated, cultivating his spirit, unaware of how much time had passed.

"Let me tell you, this is a brand new and interesting world, and Himeko and Uncle Yang aren't here, so we're definitely going to have a blast!"

Before seeing them, their voices were heard; the joyful sounds of the seventh day of the third month rang out from afar:

"Let's go, let's call Fang Jie together. We haven't introduced ourselves to him yet, even though he seems to recognize everyone..."

The moment the door opened, Fang Jie, who had his back to them, did not turn around.

A powerful background music started playing—

"Boom~, thump thump thump thump thump, boom boom boom, wah wah wah wah wah~"

The Star Core Spirit's eyes lit up, its golden eyes filled with the light of 'I've learned it'.

March 7th paused for a moment, then said, "Um, well, is this also... a folk song from your hometown?"

She really wanted to give a compliment, but Fang Jie's humming was just too off-key!

"It's the great Shi Bao's favorite." Fang Jie had liked her even before Shi Bao was born. He stopped humming, and his tone suddenly became full of stories, cool and collected:

"You are here."

"Yes, we've arrived. The Great Guardian has arranged for us to stay in the most comfortable inn in the city to rest and get a good night's sleep before we discuss the 'Star Core.' He'll also send someone to invite you tomorrow at noon to discuss your matter further. Come on, let's go out for a stroll and talk as we walk. Didn't you also want to be an anonymous guest? Why stay in your room all the time?"

Cocolia's invitation?

Fang Jie doesn't care, he'll stay cool:

"You shouldn't have come."

"Oh, then I'll go?"

The Star Core Spirit was polite and prepared to sneak back to her room to check, feeling that there might be a wardrobe waiting for her there, and maybe even the Beloborg Demon.

"Don't back down." March 7th insisted, grabbing her: "Why shouldn't we have come? Oh, stop pretending, come on, let's go out and play together."

"Miss March 7th, I don't think you understand anything at all."

Even though they could clearly connect on the same wavelength, he insisted on sabotaging them; Little Three Months didn't give him any face.

"What do I know? I don't want to understand this sudden, inexplicable feeling!" March 7th said, hands on hips, exuding an air of authority.

Fang Jie finally stood up, turned around, and the chair back automatically... flew away: "Mr. Walter is still as young as before."

"Uncle Yang? Uncle Yang is young... well, I can't say for sure." March 7th's expression was subtle.

"Speaking of which, I heard that Uncle Yang was once the leader of a secret organization, saved a planet, worked as a teacher, and even drew original drawings for animation! Wow, he's practically an alien... You've even heard of that?"

Well, she had to admit that she was partly curious about this when she came to see Fang Jie.

I want to find out some little-known secrets about aliens.

Fang Jie beamed, "You've come to the right person! We've watched Walter grow up, and now he's a senior figure. I still remember many funny stories from your Uncle Yang's childhood..."

Because he was so animated, Little March choked up, looking somewhat disgusted: "You? How old are you! Wait a minute, could it be that you also..."

Little March is suspicious.jpg

Little March looks up at the 50,000-year-old giant.

"I've been here for at least a month. If I'm older, I'm probably about the same age as this star? I can't say for sure. There are some things I don't remember."

Fang Jie also dropped his pretentious act of acting like an elder. There was no need to talk about seniority with Xiao Sanyue. He ignored her dismissive expression and eye roll and looked at Xing He Jing instead.

Yes, Xingbao.

Xing pointed to herself, looking at Fang Jie with some uncertainty: "You're like me?"

She was still dazed, having recently acted as a repeater of human cubs' imitative behavior, being led around aimlessly by Little March.

March 7th is the day of the elder sister!

"You seem to know a lot about us."

"Oh, it's that obvious?"

"There was no hiding at all, right?"

While they were chatting animatedly and amicably, Danheng, having already checked the room and found no safety hazards, came over and said, "March."

"Here he comes, I'm inviting Fang Jie. We'll go check out the Eternal Winter Inscription that Xing suggested later."

Dan Heng looked at Fang Jie: "Together?"

"Okay, Ring, I'm going out now. You get some rest too."

She still needs some freedom, even if she might… Fang Jie can’t stop her.

There was no response; it was as if the person was asleep.

Thus, the four of them wandered around Belleburg, taking pictures everywhere on March 7th. Xing was always attracted by all sorts of unfamiliar things and would fall behind if she wasn't careful. Dan Heng, on the other hand, was reading a book while keeping an eye on the children, managing to be completely at ease.

Look at all the explanations!

He looked at Belleberg, he looked at the Star Train, they were all scenery.

His mood gradually calmed down, and even though Belloberg was actually terrible, he became interested in taking a good look at the bright spots.

The Yongdong Inscription Stele has arrived.

This landmark building in Belleburg's Upper Town is located in the center of the square and consists of two elements: a gear symbolizing the power of knowledge and industry, and a huge ice crystal symbolizing the cold wave. It presents the appearance of a huge ice crystal being sealed by a steel gear, symbolizing that the struggle between civilization and the cold wave was ended outside the steadfast city walls, and that human civilization stands firm.

"Look, that ice sculpture is really unique! It seems to fit in strangely with this city." March 7th suddenly became excited and kept taking pictures.