At this moment.
The entire network is focused on this decisive battle on Yarilo-VI!
But most people don't know.
Not only in the game, but also in reality, this war is happening simultaneously!
It's almost like a live broadcast!
“Bronya! I'm not sure what happened between you two. Even if you explain it on the spot, I probably won't understand those esoteric things. But there are two things I'm very clear about—”
“First, these guys went through a lot of trouble to get here, just to seal that thing called [Star Nucleus].”
“Second, remember what I said? If anything happens to you, I'll definitely come and save you.”
“So, you understand? Even if you've been brainwashed by that woman over there and forgotten our agreement completely—I'm going to knock you out and take you back!”
With Seele's forceful statement, Bronya also faced the most important choice of her life.
After a moment.
Bronya's eyes became resolute.
“Cocolia, thank you.”
“But… I'm sorry, Mother. This last time, I can't stand by your side.”
“You say the depths of humanity are stupidity and cowardice, and maybe you're right. Despair will expose the darkest side of a person's heart.”
“….But you missed those who struggled to survive, those who fought hard in the face of despair. I saw the light in them, on the frontline of the Forbidden Zone, in the lower districts, in the corners you ignored.”
“Our ancestors built this city with their own hands, and they persevered in the face of wind and snow, continuing civilization. Even if this world is destined to fall apart, the path to the end should be paved by human hands—”
“—not handed over to this curse!”
…
“Okay, okay…”
“Help! These two are so good together!”
“Bronya's speech was amazing!”
“It's getting heated, everyone!”
“The fight is finally about to start!”
…
After listening to Bronya's speech, Cocolia's face was devoid of any expression.
Ginae Fen nervously watched the scene unfolding before her.
Her palms were slightly sweaty.
If this truly corresponds to what is happening in reality…
She still hoped that Cocolia would wake up at the crucial moment.
Even if her mind was corrupted by the Star Nucleus, her love for Bronya did not seem like a disguise.
Having experienced such pain, Ginae Fen didn't want to see similar scenes again.
However, some things are inevitable.
After a low murmur from the Star Nucleus, Cocolia also spoke: “Is that so? Your choice is… this. I understand, Bronya.”
“It's a pity… it's a pity you can't see the beautiful world. You can't break free from the shackles of thought… You know? You were supposed to be… the [Mother] of the new world.”
After Cocolia finished speaking, the ground began to tremble.
A ball of frost appeared in her hand.
It then transformed into an ice spear.
“Break the old to build the new.”
“In the name of the Great Guardian, I order you to rise—”
“—[Creation Engine]!”
A giant mechanical claw extended from behind Cocolia, a mountain-like robot reawakening from the snow and ice.
Red lights lit up where its face should be, and its steel arm swung towards the people below!
Cocolia, holding the ice spear, floated beside the Creation Engine, overlooking the scene below.
[Battle Begins]
Ginae Fen licked her lips and exclaimed, “This battle isn't quite like I imagined!”
“Can we beat this Creation Engine?”
“Besides… didn't Cocolia say she was going to abandon the power of Preservation and embrace the Star Nucleus? She's still using the power of the City Builder, what a hypocritical woman!”
The barrage of comments in the live stream all read “Indeed.”
Meanwhile.
On the Stargazer Train.
Kiana is very busy right now!
On one of the screens is the satellite view of Yarilo-VI.
Star, March 7th, Dan Heng, Bronya, and Seele, everyone is on that silver snowfield, engaged in a fierce battle with Cocolia and the Creation Engine.
Besides frost and snow, there are also occasional explosions, creating huge flames.
Welt has already gone down below.
So, the task of guarding the train and advancing the game's plot has all fallen on Kiana's shoulders.
Although the battle scenes on both sides are different, they have reached the same point in the plot at this moment!
Even!
Just as Kiana activated the orbital cannon, the same thing happened in the game!
This made Kiana's hands tremble involuntarily.
Her heart beat a little faster.
There was a feeling of controlling reality!
It was incredibly strange!
Suddenly.
The satellite view shows.
Star is knocked down from the top of the Creation Engine by Cocolia, enveloped in a violent blizzard.
Kiana's palms instantly become slightly sweaty.
However, the next moment.
Star suddenly reappears in the center of the battlefield.
And she's holding a long spear that is burning with flames.
Compared to her previous momentum, she's almost a completely different person!
“That spear, it's a City Builder weapon…”
“Not only has it been unfrozen, but it's also burning with flames?”
“What happened in that moment?”
Kiana turns her gaze to the other side.
The game is now in the cutscene, showing the animation of the battle.
Kiana's gaze becomes very solemn.
“It's at this crucial point!”
She has a feeling!
It's very likely that like last time when facing the World Serpent!
From Star's perspective, it will show a fantastical experience from her mental world!