Governor's Mansion, Kreeper Castle.
“Mother, the number of Rift World creatures has increased significantly this month, and they have even invaded the city.”
“The casualties of the Silvermane Iron Guards are also increasing dramatically.”
“……”
At this time, Bronya Land, clad in military attire, with long, gray, spiral hair and delicate, beautiful features, was reporting to the current Great Guardian.
As the daughter of the Great Guardian.
The heir to the next Great Guardian.
She found her mother's recent decisions incredibly difficult to understand.
Knowing full well that the Iron Guard restricted area was extremely dangerous.
But still, she was adamant.
To send reinforcements to the Iron Guard restricted area.
Even having the Silvermane Iron Guards advance beyond the restricted area to engage in combat with Rift World monsters.
They were already struggling to defend their current position.
Going outside the restricted area to eliminate monsters.
It was pointless except for increasing casualties.
“Report!”
Just as Bronya was about to speak, attempting to persuade her mother.
The voice of the messenger officer suddenly rang out.
Interrupting her train of thought.
The next moment, the messenger officer hurried inside.
“Reporting to the Great Guardian, an unidentified flying object has appeared in Belobog, and four visitors claiming to be pioneers have descended from it.”
“Currently, Captain Gepard is facing these visitors!”
“He requests your next instructions!”
The messenger officer concisely reported the intelligence.
“Visitors?”
Upon hearing this, a flicker of surprise flashed in Bronya's eyes.
She was naturally aware of the matter of visitors.
However, that was all from centuries ago.
Now, it was only in history books.
Where one could learn about the deeds of those visitors.
And now, Belobog was at a critical juncture.
Then there were visitors, unknown if they were friend or foe.
It was truly a time of turmoil.
“Alright, I understand, let them come to see me.”
Before the Great Guardian's desk.
Cocolia, with her golden hair, explosive figure, and an aura of mature womanhood radiating from her, nodded calmly.
After all, when Chen Xu and his companions had just arrived on the planet.
The Star Nucleus had informed her of these events.
Due to the suddenness and lack of preparation.
She intended to observe the purpose of these visitors first.
“Huh?”
Bronya glanced at her mother.
A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes.
When her mother received the news.
She was incredibly calm?
It felt as if she had known all along?
“Yes!”
But before she could think further, the messenger officer hurried away.
……
Belobog, Administrative District.
“You can put down your weapons.”
After receiving Cocolia's message.
Gepard immediately issued the command to his soldiers.
In an instant, the Silvermane Iron Guards.
Put away their long spears and cannons, and the tense atmosphere of confrontation vanished.
“Well…it seems like everything's alright?”
Seeing this, March 7th sighed with relief.
After all, she disliked.
The tense situation just now.
“Everyone, welcome to Belobog, the last bastion of humanity. I am Gepard, the commanding officer of the Silvermane Iron Guards.”
“Next, I will lead you to Kreeper Castle to meet the Great Guardian. Please organize your language beforehand.”
“She values her time and prefers concise conversations.”
Gepard focused his gaze on Chen Xu and his companions, reminding them.
“The Great Guardian? Is it…”
Hearing this, March 7th asked with some confusion.
“Simply put, she is the leader of our Belobog. They have guarded this city for generations, providing shelter for humanity.”
“The current Great Guardian is Cocolia Land. All major decisions within the city are issued by her.”
Gepard smiled and explained.
“Cocolia?”
When Chen Xu heard this name.
He felt a slight stir in his heart, as if remembering something.
Could it be the Cocolia from Honkai Impact 3rd?
To put it this way, a familiar villain.
But wouldn't it be too coincidental?
Maybe it was just a coincidence of names?
“Hey…hey? Isn't this too fast?”
“We're going to meet your leader so quickly?”
“Can I find a place to wash up?”
March 7th was clearly surprised by the smooth turn of events.
“Or are there any etiquette that we need to be aware of?”
Starlet echoed from the side.
“Haha, that's unnecessary. The Great Guardian doesn't care about formalities, and you are newcomers. The Great Guardian will certainly not blame you.”
With Gepard's explanation, March 7th, Dan Heng, and Starlet didn't say anything.
They all focused their gazes on Chen Xu.
After all, within their train crew of four.
Chen Xu's decision was crucial.
“Why are you looking at me? Go if we need to go?”
“Let's go!”
Chen Xu's lips twitched as he met the gazes of the train crew.
He took the first step forward!
What was there to fear? He came to help them.
Logically, it should be the other way around. They should be sucking up to him!
……
Soon, under Gepard's guidance, the group chatted casually along the way.
Passing through magnificent buildings.
During this time, Gepard also explained.
The history of Belobog to them.
Including the rise of the Anti-Matter Legion, the outbreak of the Cold Tide, and the Rift World creatures.
His words implied.
A bleak outlook for the future.
Before long, they arrived before a massive mansion.
After the soldiers granted passage, Chen Xu and his companions entered.
Upon entering, they were immediately greeted by the ancient and refined decor.
At the same time, they could hear a heated argument.
“……”
“Mother! Deploying the Silvermane Iron Guards like this is pointless, except for causing more casualties.”
“The top priority now is to shrink the frontlines…”
As they approached, Bronya was still trying to convince her mother.
“My hair!”
However, when Chen Xu raised his eyes to see the figure behind the desk.
He couldn't help but grind his teeth.
Damn, it was just as he thought.
An old acquaintance!?
This was a designated official villain, no doubt!
Just looking at her appearance and name, this was a simple matter, no way.
“Bronya! The visitors have arrived!”
“You can go out now!”
Cocolia raised her hand, stopping the girl's argument.
“Hmm…”
A flicker of reluctance crossed Bronya's face.
But she still responded, turning to look at Chen Xu and his companions.
“Huh? Isn't that Duck Duck?”
“The Miss All-People-Game-Producer?”
Chen Xu's brain shriveled upon seeing Bronya.
This was too abstract, right?
Could the people in Honkai: Star Rail be from a collective time travel from Honkai Impact 3rd?
First, there was Kiana and Kevin!
Now there was Cocolia and Duck Duck?
Could it be that Seele is also here?
Chen Xu couldn't help but start brainstorming.
After Gepard exchanged a few words with Cocolia.
He also withdrew from the room.
“Welcome, from beyond the Cold Tide…”
“No, you should say, from the heavens? Right?”
“I am Cocolia Land, the Guardian of Belobog. I am here to listen to your intentions.”
Seeing this, Cocolia. Focused her gaze on Chen Xu and his companions.
Her every word and action exuded the aura of a superior.