I, on the Starry Sky Railway, change everything

Upon seeing this, Seele almost ground her teeth.

I was just telling the truth, why does it sound like I'm bullying someone!

Would Hua Yi criticize me to protect the young lady from the upper class?

The fierce look in someone's eyes was all bark and no bite. Hua Yi even wondered if Xi'er would drop her little pearls if he really put on a stern face and scolded her harshly.

Having ventured into the occupied territories countless times to eliminate the monsters from the Rift Realm and deliver precious supplies, the Earthfire combat force is certainly not a weak girl. However, if she were to be reprimanded by a special person in front of so many people, even if she showed resentment on her face, she might secretly wipe away tears of grievance later.

Is this a different kind of chaotic situation, a "me or her, who are you protecting?" scenario?

Without Hua Yi having to say a word, the two older sisters in the team immediately took charge of solving the problem.

Natasha asked Seele to help her pack supplies, while Hilva pulled Bronya to the other side to clean up the orphanage.

Everyone has things to do.

"Hey……"

It's not that the great hero couldn't get the thrill of the battle after the fight, and he regretted it.

The one who sighed was someone else.

Unlike the social distance he maintained when interacting with Seele and Bronya, Hua Yi directly pinched Xing's cheek when facing her.

"What, you want to see me make a fool of myself?"

"No, no, I just feel a sense of loss—such a large town has been completely abandoned because of the rift's erosion. It makes me feel that things bought with credits and Winter City Shields may not always belong to us, and we could go bankrupt if we encounter some unexpected disaster."

"A true Galaxy Baseball Man should have the confidence to fight against calamities."

"But what I control is [Destruction], not [Preservation], so I can't deal with spatial rifts."

Even if you try your best to violently smash it, everything around it will definitely be destroyed beyond recognition.

If a rift suddenly appeared in my home, wouldn't I lose my home?

"I understand, you want to be noticed by the Amber King."

Hua Yi didn't remind Xing that his two homes were located at the Black Tower Space Station and the Starry Sky Train, respectively. The former had the means to deal with the rifts, while the latter was the main base for [expansion]. If Xing Core went there, he would be walking into a trap.

And I'm here too.

"I see that you have extraordinary bones and the potential to contain a star core, and the appearance of expanding the universe and traveling the heavens. Transfer fifty credits to me, and I will guarantee that you will embark on the path of preservation."

"Sended."

The transfer was processed very quickly.

Let alone a mere fifty credits, even if Hua Yi asked her for all her savings, the girl wouldn't hesitate.

Consider it a fun interaction between lovers.

"Okay, wait for news."

"Uh-huh."

While the others were busy taking inventory of the orphanage's supplies, Xing gave Hua Yi a quick kiss and then ran over to help.

The great hero did not boast of his achievements and joined the cleanup team as well.

Are there many sick and injured people in Panyan Town?

"The proportion is still normal, but after the fall of Rivet Town and other settlements, including some mining areas, Panyan Town is struggling to cope with the medical pressure of the surge in population. Di Huo is trying to maintain order, but fights still break out in the large mining areas and towns... People who have lost their homes see no hope for the future, are becoming increasingly irritable, and often have conflicts over trivial matters."

Natasha was the one who spoke up. She carried a box to Hua Yi's side, tidying up the items while explaining the situation.

"You bring hope. As long as the wanderers learn about the current situation in Rivet Town and see with their own eyes the monsters being cleared out and the Rift covered with an amber barrier, they will surely be able to live a good life. Of course, if you have other plans, Earthfire will do its best to cooperate."

"It seems the doctor is about to reintroduce herself?"

Natasha nodded, then shook her head.

"I am indeed the town doctor, and I did move to Rocky Town after the rift erosion occurred in Rivet Town. I'm not lying about any of that. It's just that I also manage the Earthfire at the same time."

Chapter 168 is where I will introduce...

"The Earthfire is a volunteer militia organization that fulfills the duties that the Silvermane Iron Guard once performed, maintaining the safety and order of the lower districts and competing with the Rift for underground living space."

Wherever there is difficulty, wherever there is a need for help, there will be a fire.

This is the organization's philosophy. If Natasha's personal wish is to end the blockade between the upper and lower levels, it is to do so.

She had lived in the upper-class area and knew that sunlight could refract into a variety of colors, and understood what it was like to see snowflakes falling from the sky.

Natasha was speaking, describing the realities of the lower districts in a gentle tone.

"Humans are animals that yearn for freedom. If they can't see the sky for too long, their hearts will fall ill. But as the erosion of the rift continues to intensify, freedom has become an excessively distant pursuit, and humanity cannot even guarantee its survival."

"That's what I'm here for."

"Can you tell me about the situation in the upper district? The High Guardian personally issued the lockdown order, yet you were able to ride the cable car normally..."

In the eyes of the lower classes, Cocolia was the culprit of all suffering, a liar and a tyrant.

Natasha understood that the Rift had existed for hundreds of years and wouldn't simply consider Cocolia the culprit, but she didn't have a good impression of her either.

As a result, Hua Yi, the savior who symbolizes hope, seems to have a connection with the guardians of the Great 643, which makes both her and Seele, who is listening in, feel confused.

"Thanks to the Silver Mane Iron Guards drawn from the lower districts, the battle line is still being kept outside the city, and the lives of ordinary people are relatively stable. However, this situation is destined not to last long."

This is because the upper zone has also experienced rift erosion, and the Silvermane Iron Guards lack fresh blood.

It's easy to understand. Originally, Belloberg could recruit soldiers from both the upper and lower levels at the same time, but now that the blockade order has been implemented, it's equivalent to giving up half of the source of soldiers.

"So, why did the High Guardian do this?"

As Natasha listened to Hua Yi's description, she found it increasingly difficult to understand and couldn't comprehend Cocolia's reasons for acting in this way.

It brought various hardships to the lower classes, but failed to guarantee the enjoyment of the upper classes.

Seele was not polite at all.

"I think she's mentally ill."

Bronya couldn't remain indifferent when her mother was being insulted.

"You are not allowed to insult the Great Guardian!"

"Huh? Was what I said really an insult? I was just stating the facts. If she's not mentally unstable, then she's deliberately trying to destroy the lower district. What's worse, she doesn't care about human lives at all! Hua Yi must think so too, right?"

Seele and Bronya both turned to look at her.

The former looked like he was saying, "You definitely have to agree with me," while the latter was pleading.

Hua Yi is once again faced with a choice.

“If Cocolia intends to destroy the lower zone, I think it would be simpler and more efficient for her to order the collapse of the furnace core and the destruction of the pillar connecting the upper and lower zones. Then the source of the earth marrow ore would be cut off, and the upper zone could begin to wait for its demise.”

"Whose side are you actually on?!"

Either Cocolia is indeed ill, or she is preparing for both possibilities.

If the Star Core Catastrophe is destined to destroy the upper zone, the sealed underground may still be able to preserve the sparks of civilization and continue its difficult existence.

After all, the cold wave did not rage underground.

However, the fact that the rift has eroded the lower zones makes this idea a joke.

Unfortunately, due to the lockdown, Cocolia is likely completely unaware of the latest situation here.

Just as Beloborg never made any substantial progress in fighting the Rift, and human strength is ultimately limited, even if the Great Guardians had some considerations, they could not overcome the harsh reality.

"There's no need to guess what Cocolia is thinking; we can just ask her directly later."

To Seele, this meant attacking Crepper Castle and overthrowing the High Warden's throne.

In Bronya's understanding, the word "ask" was already quite mild.

Seele looked satisfied, and Bronya breathed a sigh of relief, feeling grateful.

Xing and March 7th had no intention of wasting their brains. After all, starting from the Black Tower Space Station, various examples had shown that Hua Yi would always make the best choice.

Hilva realized that since Natasha was the leader of the Earth Fire, and Hua Yi had gained her and Seele's extraordinary trust, it seemed like a normal development for them to lead the lower-level people to counterattack the upper-level area.

Who will I help then?

Why not side with Hua Yi first, and then plead for Cocolia after she's arrested, so that your dear friend doesn't lose her life in the coup?

Even being imprisoned by Hua Yi for life is better than losing my life.

It wasn't that Hilva lacked confidence in Cocolia; given Hua Yi's personal charisma and his ability to bless the destinies of his companions on a large scale, his legitimacy was already established.

No approval from the city builders is needed; the protection from King Cripper of Amber is enough to silence all doubts. This has been the belief of Beloborg for seven hundred years!

The City of Eternal Prosperity is not without its protectors, but Hua Yi has gone to the farthest and deepest places, far surpassing the efforts of others.

This includes not only physical strength, but also thoughts and actions.

He treated displaced people as human beings, was willing to expend resources to protect the masses, and won a war in which no one on his side was injured or killed.

Although they are visitors from outer space, this does not seem to affect the people of the lower districts from following Hua Yi to overthrow Cocolia's rule.

As for the previous High Protectors of Belloberg, they were all women, but now a man has appeared—

Is this a rule set by the Amber King? The Star God hasn't spoken, which means he has no objection!

So what will happen to Bronya, who was originally the heir?

Or should I give them a heads-up?

Hiluva was in a state of confusion, while Natasha and Seele calmly organized the supplies. Meanwhile, a crowd had gathered at the rift in Rivet Town.

Seeing the radiance emanating from this place that didn't look like a monster from the Rift at all, the residents of Rocky Town cautiously came to investigate, the scavengers were looking for supplies, and the members of the Earthfire team rushed over after hearing the news.

Having previously fought alongside Hua Yi and personally eliminated monsters with the aid of the protective power, he was filled with hope and determined to fight to the death. He could no longer be simply called an ordinary suicide soldier and was now excitedly recounting his personal experience.

"You're not mistaken, this rift has been sealed, and the amber light flowing across it is proof of [preservation]!"

"I would stake my life on it; the destruction of the monster and the suppression of the rift are all true."

Their voices rose high, and the excitement on their faces gradually turned into fervor.

"Therefore, I would like to introduce our hero and savior, King Cripple of Amber, the apostle who walks among men!"

Chapter 169 Lower Levels Covered in Rust

The news that Rivet Town was no longer dangerous quickly spread underground, becoming the biggest news story.

The crowd was abuzz with discussion, their attention shifting from the arrival of people from the upper district. When Hua Yi and Natasha brought the supplies back to Rocky Town, it only further confirmed the rumors, drawing crowds of residents who wanted to scavenge in Rivet Town.

Since we intend to rebuild our homes, we cannot allow others to act recklessly.

A large number of Earthfire members gathered in Rivet Town to maintain order. Seele greeted Natasha and then returned with her scythe to keep watch, lest the scavengers smash the doors and windows and break into the buildings, which the Rift Monsters had barely destroyed, and rob the natives of their private property.

Seele was unaware that there was a group of people who were unmoved by material interests and were passionately preaching in Rivettown, singing the praises of their faith.

Previously, Hua Yi had a clear goal in heading to the occupied area, but he didn't have time to properly explore the scenery of Panyan Town. Now, he finally has the time.

The road is paved with irregular stone bricks, and the dust that accumulates over time fills the gaps, almost becoming one with the bricks, and can never be cleaned properly.

Slag that falls off during the transportation of soil mixes forms a hard shell that covers the surface of the stone bricks.

If you are not familiar with the town's terrain and don't pay attention to the road, you might trip on an uneven spot and fall flat on your face.

The house has a rugged style, perhaps because of the developed mining industry, which led to the frequent use of iron in its construction, significantly improving its sturdiness and giving it a heavy feel.

The rusty iron gates and walls tell the story of their long history and the arduous struggles of the lower classes.

Natasha acted as a guide, leading Hua Yi and the others to the Goethe Hotel.

The "big" is relative; the restaurant itself is not particularly grand, and its exterior walls are also rusty, making it no different from other buildings in the town.

Even so, this is already the best living environment in Panyan Town.

"You should have seen that magnificent Goethe Hotel on the ground."

"Yes, yes, it seems like both stores are called Goethe?"

"This is the origin of Goethe. Hundreds of years ago, the Goethe family worked hard and eventually opened the Goethe Hotel in a prime location."