Following that, Perra greeted Ling Ke and Luo Chen before joining Gepard's team returning to Belobog.
Ling Ke, on the way back, walked in silence, her eyes filled with self-blame as she glanced at her sister and brother.
As a caring elder sister, Hila, with just a glance, understood her little sister's current mood.
“Ling Bao, don't blame yourself. It's the best outcome that you're safe. Just remember to tell me or Gepard next time you go out.
We never worry about you not being able to protect yourself in the wild. What we fear is that you'll be deceived by others... Understand?”
Hila gently stroked Ling Ke's forehead.
Ling Ke solemnly nodded in response.
“Hmm, I won't sneak out again without telling you two…”
“That's our good Ling Ke!”
Seeing her sister's serious demeanor, Hila was so happy that she forgot she was stroking Ling Ke's head.
As the two were talking, Gepard noticed the lunchbox Perra was holding in her hand.
While walking, Gepard curiously asked Perra:
“What's that?”
“This?”
Perra showed him the lunchbox, puzzled.
“It's the food that Commander Luo Chen from the Stellaris gave me. Commander Gepard, would you like some?”
Perra then took an unopened lunchbox from her backpack and handed it to Gepard.
Gepard waved his hand.
He was about to refuse, but when the lunchbox touched his hand, Gepard suddenly discovered that it was warm…
Gepard froze for a moment, then took the lunchbox and thanked her.
Hearing Gepard's thanks, Perra smiled and said:
“Commander Gepard, you don't need to thank me. It was Commander Luo Chen who gave it to us.”
Hearing that it was a gift from Luo Chen, Gepard nodded.
In such extreme weather, any food taken outside would freeze solid within three seconds.
This was an undeniable fact…
But, Gepard could feel the warmth in his palm, it was even slightly scalding.
Even after several tens of seconds, the warmth in his hand hadn't changed at all.
Feeling the warmth in his palm and the biting cold that whipped past his face…
Gepard involuntarily fell silent.
His respect for Luo Chen and his companions had deepened a level.
…………………………
Meanwhile
Belobog, Klipper Fortress
Bronya stood opposite the desk in the office of the Great Guardian of the Klipper Leopard.
Her small legs were encased in boots, and a specially designed Silvermane Iron Guard uniform accentuated her heroic bearing. The black stockings between the boots and the uniform were particularly eye-catching.
Her silvery gray hair was tied into a ponytail, falling to her waist…
The young woman was intently watching the mature woman sitting at the desk.
“…Mother, this sacrifice is pointless. You shouldn't do this…”
However, facing the young woman's questioning, the mature woman shook her head.
“Bronya! When at work, use the proper title…”
Instantly, Bronya's unfinished words were stuck in her throat.
“Yes, Great Guardian, I was impatient. But I still have to say, this decision…”
Before Bronya could finish her sentence, a knock came from the office door.
“Come in…”
Cocolia said impassively, then looked at Bronya, calmly saying:
“Bronya, you may leave…”
Bronya clenched her fists, although she was reluctant, she still said:
“Yes.”
Then, Bronya left the office…
After Bronya left the office, Gepard came in.
“Great Guardian, while searching for my sister, I unexpectedly encountered extraterrestrial visitors.
They were friendly and seemed to want to negotiate mining rights with us, so I wanted to ask for your decision…”
Gepard lowered his head, reporting seriously to Cocolia.
“Oh? Is it the youngest child of the Landau family? How is she?”
Cocolia was a bit surprised to hear this news.
However, instead of directly asking about the information, she asked about the Landau family.
“Thanks for your concern, Great Guardian. Ling Ke is fine, currently recovering at home…”
Gepard replied seriously.
“That’s good.”
Cocolia nodded, then asked impassively:
“What did this so-called extraterrestrial visitor say when they talked to you?”
“They said they want to engage in diplomatic negotiations with us to mine mineral resources on our planet.
And they can also provide us with some help…”
Gepard recalled and then said.
Then, Gepard took out a spherical object from his pocket and said:
“This is something given to us by the commander of their spaceship named Luo Chen, to prove their identity…”
As soon as Gepard finished speaking, the small mechanical device flew into the air.
A data screen appeared with eyes, and several technologically advanced light blue wings floated behind it…
There was no doubt that the thing in Gepard's hand was a technology that Belobog couldn't possess at this time.
The small mechanical device glanced at Gepard before turning to Cocolia.
After confirming that Cocolia was who it was looking for, the Nono stopped in front of Cocolia and then projected a data stream.
Cocolia quickly understood the data and, upon seeing the last line of small text, her eyes suddenly sharpened.
Without turning her head, Cocolia stared straight ahead at the projection and said to Gepard:
“Gepard, you may retire. I need to think carefully about these extraterrestrial visitors…”
“Yes.”
Gepard saluted, then turned and left the Great Guardian's office…
After confirming that there was no one in the office, Cocolia clicked on the very small hyperlink at the bottom of the projection.
Then, another video appeared before Cocolia…
“This…!”
Cocolia's eyes instantly regained some clarity…