Cocolia walks on the steps to Clipperburg.
In the past, when walking on these long steps, it was so long that it usually took more than five minutes to reach the height. Cocolia felt that these steps were a waste of time.
Not only did it delay the delivery of the letter to the Great Guardian's desk, it also caused everyone who walked up to waste some of their energy.
She almost passed a decree shortening the steps.
Although the secretary argued with the reason that "the laws of the ancestors are immutable", in the heart of Cocolia, who had just become the Great Guardian, these long steps were just like her complicated and boring courses. Boring, in her mind, these are unnecessary procedures.
But now that she is back and walking on these long steps, she has a new understanding.
Those in high positions should not arbitrarily issue orders, as their orders are related to the lives and safety of the entire city of Belloberg.
If he can hear the voice of the star core, then this bewitchment passed down from generation to generation has stayed in the position of Great Guardian for hundreds of years.
The first seventeen guardians, regardless of their political achievements, merits or demerits, even the seventh guardian who was once called "The Fool" and was almost ignored by powerful ministers.
Each of them has never given up on Beloberg, but in this eighteenth generation, I have even thought of giving up on this city and all its people.
Even thinking about it now, Cocolia still felt terrible, and just when she was reflecting on this.
That familiar, body-like voice echoed in his mind again.
"Coco, Leah, your wish is about to be fulfilled, why? Don't you do it?"
The voice is ethereal and transcendent, containing a non-human divine will. When you listen to it, you will feel a sense of conviction. Those who are not strong-willed may succumb to this divine will.
Now that he heard this voice, Cocolia's state of mind was completely different from before.
In the past, I had debated with her, even if I brought out the theories and values I learned from the Great Guardian.
I am often the one who is persuaded. The theories and values I have learned seem so fragile and vulnerable in the face of the grand perspective and powerful power of the Star Core.
The planet Yalilo VI was once an extremely prosperous planet. Before the invasion of the Antimatter Legion, the people on the planet believed in the protective star god Kripper.
Tall and majestic cities once spread across every piece of land on this planet, and its technological civilization also developed to the point of communicating with other planets.
On this planet, there is a mineral called earth marrow. Its ultra-high energy storage and utilization efficiency brings vitality to this planet.
With the power of the Guardian Star God, they built a [Creation Engine] that goes straight to the sky.
Opening up oceans and climbing over mountains, huge machines once changed the landscape of the entire planet and removed all obstacles to the development of the planet.
There were more than a hundred machines like this on the planet Yaliluo VI.
Nowadays, Beloberg is just a small place surviving in the extreme climate.
Within the controllable territory, only one [Creation Engine] remains in the northeast of Beloberg.
A land they once owned.
What's ridiculous is that on this machine that was once hailed as a symbol of the people.
It contains the greatest disaster on this planet.
Star core.
I don’t know since when, Cocolia can no longer drive the creation engine.
"Does this mean that the spirit of protection has gone away from me?"
Cocolia raised her head and looked at the sky above Clipper Castle. Under this warm sunshine, the people in the upper city lived and worked in peace and contentment, while in the lower city, only the light of the earth's core could illuminate them.
In the past, the pioneering regiment stationed in Xiacheng District was a symbol of heroism.
Now, under the guidance of his own policies, the distance between Lower City and Upper City is gradually widening.
The number of silver-maned iron guards is decreasing and prices are rising. Even if you work in the lower city for a few months or even a year, you may not be able to afford a fine refreshment in the upper city.
"When did this start?"
Cocolia walked to the middle of the stairs.
"Trust me, I will give you a wonderful tomorrow."
"Wonderful, new world."
The bewitching voice still echoed in Cocolia’s ears.
And his footsteps seemed to be no longer hindered by it.
Cocolia looked at the camp of the Silver-maned Iron Guards and wondered how Yaoluo was doing now, but he believed that with his strength and will, he could cope with all difficulties.
Thinking of the act of putting the badge on him with her own hands, Cocolia felt a little regretful.
Maybe it would be better to do something like this later. In any case, at least I wouldn't be so embarrassed.
The sound in her ears did not stop, but Cocolia seemed to be able to ignore his influence.
Just like what he promised in the "Eternal Motion" Machinery House, he will protect the people, no matter whether he is in the city or not, no matter whether he succeeds or fails.
Cocolia Rand will follow through.
In front of the door of Clipper Castle, a clerk who came to receive him was already standing in front of the door, waiting for Cocolia's return.
"Gee, what a chore."
With a small stature and glossy black hair hanging between his clothes, this clerk wearing glasses is no small matter.
Her name is Pella. When she was a child, Cocolia's teacher thought she had bad interests. Cocolia was also ordered not to get close to such people.
Although these so-called "bad interests" are just reading some "deviant" novels and making some music that senior people don't want to listen to.
"While I'm waiting for her, I can read another chapter of "Adventures in the Snow Country"."
Pella lowered her head, tapping her leather boots lightly on the ground, her hands balled up behind her back, a little absent-mindedly.
"Really? Then show me this book next time."
"Okay, okay, let me tell you, the most exciting thing about "Snow Country Adventures" is..."
Before the words were spoken, Pella felt that something was wrong with her blond hair shining in the sun, something very wrong.
The tall figure stood in the sun, the white coat fluttering in the wind. Cocolia's figure was standing in front of him just now.
There was no expected scolding, and Cocolia's expression was just like her tone just now, kind and approachable.
This attitude made Pella a little unpredictable. Since the last time she saw Cocolia, there seemed to be some changes in her body.
"Welcome back, Lord Great Guardian."
Cocolia's military boots stepped on the last step, looking at the scenery of Beloberg below.
On this long step, she reviewed the first half of her life and made her own choices.
Perhaps these long steps are left for each Great Guardian to make their own choices.
