Chapter 64: Are You Willing to Break This Peace?

"Because of 200 power stones i have release one more extra chapter with regular chapters" Back to the story

"Svarog, can you open the path to the Upper District?" March 7th asked.

"Yes, but it will require a day for maintenance," Svarog replied.

"A day, huh? Just right... we need to organize the intel we got," Dan Heng stroked his chin, looking at Bronya standing in the distance. "And someone needs time to calm their emotions."

"Ah... Bronya must be feeling awful right now," March 7th said sympathetically.

Dan Heng's expression remained calm. "I believe in Bronya. That girl is very resilient. Of course, even if she decides to back out now, no one would blame her, especially when she's facing her respected mother."

Stelle looked at Dan Heng in surprise. "Dan Heng can actually say something so serious."

March 7th laughed awkwardly. "Dan Heng used to be quite serious before meeting Gu Tang... it's just that he's become a bit more lively recently."

Clara walked over, carefully inspecting Svarog. "Mr. Svarog, is there any damage? Let me check you."

"If there's any damage, let Gu Tang fix it," Stelle suggested.

Clara remembered Perkins' previous performance and hesitated. "Um... maybe not..."

But Svarog was unwavering. "If Gu Tang needs to use my body to demonstrate his skills, I am willing."

"What did you say?" Dan Heng was furious.

He patted his chest forcefully. "If my buddy needs a body, I would offer mine without hesitation."

Svarog's mechanical eye looked at Dan Heng. "An organic body... fragile and complex, with strong rejection reactions, not worth mentioning."

"You..."

Dan Heng gritted his teeth.

Stelle turned to March 7th. "Are you sure he used to be very serious?"

"Probably..." March 7th scratched her head, beginning to doubt her memory.

On the other side, the atmosphere around Bronya was far less cheerful.

She looked gloomy, arms crossed, head lowered, deep in thought.

"How are you feeling?" Gu Tang walked up to her, standing beside her.

"Sigh... I feel dizzy," Bronya sighed.

She raised her head, placing a hand on her chest, gently closing her eyes, reciting a vow she had silently repeated thousands of times. "At dawn, the Guardian must shine like a star, illuminating the path for the people. At dusk, the Guardian must be like a warm hearth, soothing the people's hearts."

Then, she slowly lowered her hand, opening her eyes, and in a nearly murmuring voice, she said, "After all these years... was everything I followed a lie?"

"Then turn the lie into reality, starting now," Gu Tang said very directly.

Bronya was stunned. "As expected of you... I don't think anything can shake you. But you're right, this is just the beginning. Many challenges await us."

But... before that...

Bronya threw herself into Gu Tang's arms, burying her face in his chest.

"Now... let me rest for a bit... so tired..."

Her voice was soft, revealing a deep inner exhaustion and helplessness.

Gu Tang silently patted Bronya's back.

At that moment, even Dan Heng, who usually assisted March 7th, wouldn't interrupt.

Everyone could see that this strong girl was showing her vulnerable side without reservation, seeking a moment of peace and tranquility.

No one would break this moment.

"Geez, you two are so mushy, give it a rest."

Seele approached Bronya, speaking disdainfully.

Stelle looked at Seele. "This person... really doesn't read the room..."

March 7th turned to Stelle. "Stelle, you're not exactly in a position to say that."

Dan Heng crossed his arms, looking at Seele, giving her ten buddy points.

Though there was no real reason, Dan Heng just felt like giving them.

Bronya pulled away from Gu Tang and looked at Seele.

"You... couldn't see I was healing my heart?" she angrily said to Seele, clenching her fists tightly.

Seele smiled. "Come on, I think the female perv was just trying to take advantage..."

Before she could finish, Bronya's bayonet was already coming at her.

Clang—!

Weapons clashed.

The two started a fierce fight.

Judging by the outcome, Bronya seemed lively again.

"So, by angering Bronya, you pulled her out of her sadness. Seele, you're so kind!" March 7th hit her palm, saying emotionally.

Stelle tilted her head, watching the fierce battle. "Is... is that so?"

The two fought fiercely, exchanging insults.

"You, Seele! Today, I'll turn you into a butterfly specimen and give it to March 7th as a souvenir!" Bronya said angrily.

Seele retorted unceremoniously, "Why don't you make yourself into a specimen? Oh right, it's because your body fat rate is too high, it can't be flattened!"

"I'll kill you—!"

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The group returned to the Goethe Hotel, discussing the next steps while eating.

"It's a pity we had to fight Svarog in the end. It feels a bit heart-wrenching in front of Clara," March 7th said, chewing her food.

"Svarog fought, we didn't," Stelle regretfully touched her bat.

As it turned out, aside from dealing with the zombie tide, they hadn't fought at all.

On the other hand, Seele and Bronya had fought until the evening, exhausted, and had gone to their rooms to rest.

"Hmph... let's not talk about Svarog anymore. I'm sure it won't have any more scenes," Dan Heng said, somewhat displeased.

"Dan Heng, you've developed unnecessary emotions..." March 7th looked at Dan Heng, smiling.

All good things.

"Let's talk about the Stellaron," Gu Tang took a sip of soup. "There's still one crucial issue left unsolved."

Dan Heng: "Where exactly is the Stellaron..."

March 7th: "Why did Cocolia persecute us."

Stelle: "Who exactly is Sampo..."

Dan Heng and March 7th both turned to Stelle.

Stelle's words reminded Gu Tang of something.

Even though Sampo had taken the dispersal potion, the charm value added previously wouldn't disappear.

However... not much time had passed since taking the potion, so it shouldn't be a big problem.

Gu Tang pushed the issue aside.

"We still don't have the exact location or coordinates of the Stellaron, nor have we figured out the reason behind Cocolia's change in attitude," Dan Heng said, frowning.

Stelle remembered something, speaking with her mouth full of food. "Oh, by the way, I've had a few weird dreams."

She told everyone about the whispers she heard in her sleep.

"Three dreams with the same scenes, including Cocolia and another voice... it's no coincidence," Dan Heng said slowly.

"Probably due to the Stellaron, letting you receive some information," Gu Tang looked at Stelle's chest.

Dan Heng: "That's my guess too, but I can't prove it."

March 7th lay weakly on the table. "Sigh, we talked for so long but came to no conclusions."

"Let's get a good night's rest tonight and talk to the Underworlders tomorrow," Dan Heng said, entering eating mode. "Hmm, this mushroom soup is good, you should try it too, buddy."