Chen Xu was briefly stunned, but he wasn't surprised by Kokoliya's decision.
After all, they believed in preservation.
They prayed for the Star God of Preservation to bestow mercy and save them.
Not only did they never receive a response, but they were met with harsher environments and more Riftborn!
Now, he stood before them!
He had solved two major crises for them.
This power was enough for them to see reality and change their allegiance.
Of course, Chen Xu wanted to say more.
He had gone a bit overboard with the posturing...
He had said that he was their future.
If they didn't agree now!
Wouldn't that be like putting on pants and denying it?
Of course, protecting Yarilo-VI was still a priority!
But the problem was, he had made an enemy of Nanook.
He wasn't afraid of it, but if he left, it might send an antimatter legion to attack.
He might not be able to rescue them in time.
An Annihilation Monarch could come and obliterate Yarilo-VI with a single punch.
"Hey hey, Dan Heng, does this guy mean we should let Chen Xu plant his flag here?"
March 7th leaned into Dan Heng's ear and asked softly.
"Hmm? That's right!"
"But... you seem to be using the term wrong?"
Dan Heng nodded and glanced at March 7th.
"Hehe, I saw it in a movie! Those gangs who take over territory, they all announce they're planting their flag, right?"
Hearing this, March 7th grinned and explained.
...
"Your faith? I don't need that. I don't need that kind of thing."
Regarding Kokoliya's proposal, Chen Xu ultimately shook his head and declined.
"Did it fail?"
Kokoliya couldn't help but sigh.
In this universe.
Without the protection of powerful individuals, civilizations are as fragile as paper.
She didn't want her daughter to become the Great Guardian without a protector.
"However, I can protect you, help you. If you encounter danger, contact me, and I will come to your rescue."
But Chen Xu changed his tune, reigniting Kokoliya's hope!
"Enough! This is enough!"
"Mr. Chen Xu!"
"Belobog will forever remember your sacrifices!"
Hearing this, she hastily agreed, as if afraid that Chen Xu might change his mind.
As the Great Guardian!
She knew very well the principles of seeking above and obtaining the middle, seeking the middle and obtaining the lower, but seeking the lower and obtaining nothing.
For the entire Belobog.
The significance was immeasurable.
The people of the lower city were also moved, looking at Chen Xu with awe, their gratitude indescribable.
...
Kokoliya soon issued a decree.
The upper and lower level passages, sealed for over a decade, were reopened.
Countless people from the lower city.
They flocked to the passages, preparing to head to the upper city.
Their hearts were filled with excitement, for everyone knew that their hopeless lives were gone forever.
They could finally [go home].
Melissa and Welt, with the children, took the first cable car to the upper city!
"Children, slow down, slow down!"
The moment the first train docked, the children of the Hook Clan and the Mole Rat Party cheered and rushed out.
Melissa was afraid the children would get lost, and she and Welt followed closely behind.
The Star Nucleus was destroyed, and the snowstorm stopped!
The sky of Belobog was a clear, azure blue.
Under the sun's rays.
All the buildings seemed to be coated in gold dust.
Countless people from the upper city also came out in droves, excitedly cheering, a cacophony of joy.
The square was packed with people.
Everyone's excitement was evident.
Even the people of the upper city.
They had never seen the snow stop since they were born.
"Wow... this... is this? So big! So blue, the roof!"
Hook's small frame raised both hands, and her childish voice was filled with curiosity about the giant roof.
She swore, this was the most beautiful color she had ever seen.
"Hook... this isn't the roof, this is the sky!"
Melissa gently corrected her.
Her nose twitched, tears welling up in her eyes.
The children of the lower city.
They had no concept of the sky from the moment they were born.
Some children were even in their teens, already working.
Yet they had still never seen it.
"Is this the upper city? The air here even smells different! Why does it smell so good?"
Clara sniffed the air, looking around, eyes full of curiosity.
"Haha, there's no rust or geo-marrow dust in the air. Take deep breaths, children!"
"This is the smell of freedom!"
Oleg looked at the adorable children and burst out laughing.
As he laughed...
His eyes also welled up.
"This is the upper city? It's really so prosperous!"
"My goodness, the buildings are so tall!"
"We're back, we're finally back, we're home."
"It's over, it's really all over. Are you sure this isn't all a dream? Wooo...!"
The people of the lower city cheered, embraced each other, and wept with joy.
Their ecstatic joy shook the heavens.
Melissa watched all this, unable to hold back anymore, tears rolling down her cheeks.
Before returning to the upper city.
She had thought of many things she wanted to do.
But now, she didn't want to do anything.
She just wanted to find a place to sit.
Space out, and watch the joyful, cheering crowd.
...
The Goethe Grand Hotel, hotel lobby.
Kokoliya, to thank Chen Xu and the others, specially ordered that the entire hotel be reserved for them to stay.
On the one hand, it was a sign of respect.
On the other hand, Chen Xu's status and position were so noble that ordinary people couldn't even meet him.
That was also why the entire hotel entrance was guarded by the Silvermane Iron Guards.
The security was even tighter than Krillberg Castle.
Admittedly, Chen Xu and the others didn't need their protection.
But this was proof of their attitude towards the heroes.
"Mr. Chen Xu, will you have time tomorrow to attend my succession ceremony?"
At this moment, Bronya looked at Chen Xu with anticipation in her eyes.
As Belobog's new era's first Guardian.
This succession was significant.
"No problem!"
Chen Xu naturally wouldn't refuse this request.
"That's great!"
"Also, I hope you can appear at the succession ceremony, in the sight of the people of Belobog."
"This is my request!"
Bronya once again looked at Chen Xu with hope in her eyes.
She naturally hoped.
To have the great hero present.
The people already knew.
The reason they were able to get out of this predicament was because someone had helped them.
Therefore, the people were curious.
And most importantly, Chen Xu's appearance would let the people know that they had a protector.
This scene would be written into textbooks.
It would become history that generations of children would learn.