Chapter 1449: Wengfalusi 3.5 (479)

Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela slightly raised her chin: "I didn't expect the empress of this world to be so young."

Xilian chuckled: "Just talking about appearance, Caesar is no slouch either..."

Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela let out a soft hum, not bothering to argue, but raised her hand to point at the distant Creation Engine: "That thing over there that looks like Nicadoli, is it a weapon?"

"No, it's not. Its name is... is... right, the Geological Transformation Engineering Unit!"

Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela pursed her lips: "Just the retinue of Georgia, how disappointing."

The two continued forward, only to see Bronya gratefully saying to Star: "Thanks to your help, we were able to get through the crisis smoothly. Cooperation with the company is both an opportunity and a challenge... but no matter what, it's an important part of our return to the universe."

Xilian explained: "This world is very much like Ophyrus, also confined beneath the firmament, until the arrival of the Nameless One, they were able to return to the stars..."

Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela keenly sensed something, slightly furrowed her brow: "The 'company' she mentioned... sounds like a greater power?"

Xilian nodded: "Yes. They conquered many worlds through the flow of wealth, opening up vast territories. Outside of Ophyrus, there are many such powerful alliances, and they walk a path utterly different from that of 'Destruction'."

"Return to the Grand Guardian and her Belobog—look, haven't they also found a peaceful way to the stars?"

Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela crossed her arms, and from just a few words from those before her, she saw through the company's true nature: "This is fallacious. The 'company' could never achieve such greatness through wealth alone. Even if it appears impeccable on the surface, inside it must be stained with bloody slaughter and exploitation."

"And on its path of conquest, the weak are bound to be bullied, even destroyed—could it be that this iceball never considered abandoning dignity and groveling when facing the company? I don't believe it."

"I will never allow Caesar's empire to be trampled upon. Ophyrus must become a dominant power, not to be looked down upon by the universe."

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Attack on Titan.

"As expected of Aohema's queen, what a venomous gaze, truly piercing to the point..."

Armin instantly felt admiration; this was the first time he felt the leader's gaze was so exceptional. No wonder she could become queen, command the armies, and subdue the elders and nobles—her perception is incredibly keen.

But thinking from another angle, Bronya has received elite education all her life, being groomed since childhood as the Grand Guardian's successor to learn various knowledge; the upper echelons of Belobog are almost all built and operated around the Grand Guardian. However, Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela is different—she forged her own bloody path, having endured who knows how many ruthless political struggles...

Ophyrus is a microcosm of the entire galaxy; those political struggles are no exception.

"With such a queen existing, I think Ophyrus is still fortunate." Eren suddenly said, "If a planet's queen were easily intimidated by the company or any other force, the people of that planet would surely lose their freedom. If one day the company descended from the sky, promising to help us eliminate all the giants beyond the walls, but on the condition that all of humanity joins the Interstellar Peace Company and becomes its employees...... I would absolutely not agree to such a thing happening."

"Heh... Eren, your idea is quite similar to Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela's." Let casually patted Eren's shoulder, "Eren, if our world were also a sealed Ophyrus, the firmament would be like... the wall! There also exists the 'Iron Tomb' in the shadows; if outsiders wanted to destroy the Iron Tomb, but destroying it would also kill us all, and you, Eren—right now you are Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela, what do you plan to do?"

"This... let me think..."

This problem seemed to stump Eren; he lowered his head and fell into deep thought for a moment.

"I don't know how to protect you all." Eren said somewhat awkwardly, "As long as I can protect you, protect everyone inside the walls...... I won't care what outsiders think. If they intend to destroy us, I will let the Iron Tomb arise. Either kill all life outside the walls, or force them to come up with a plan that both protects us and kills the Iron Tomb."

Eren gritted his teeth, saying word by word: "Anyway, I absolutely will not allow... nor will I permit my companions to become sacrifices for others' realization of 'peace'."

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"But Caesar, Belobog isn't as weak as you think... don't believe me? Listen."

"Bronya: "... I did indeed waver, but now I understand: Belobog must learn to walk, to run, eventually break free from others' support and stand on its own among the stars. I believe that day will surely come, even if I cannot witness it myself."

"Xilian: "You see, they still have dignity in their hearts. One day, this hope will melt the ice and help them walk toward prosperity."

"Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela let out a cold snort: "Too bad, the galaxy's order has already been forged. Without relying on 'Destruction', the weak can only confine themselves to the old law of the jungle, until they turn to dust. Ophyrus, we... must shatter the old law and become the new order among the stars."

"Ah, since we mentioned 'order'... perhaps a travel companion of Star could bring you inspiration."

Xilian turned to the next page, and the scene beside them changed once again.

The surrounding snow quickly turned into marble tiles, the nearby towering snow cliffs became a hotel that seemed to stretch endlessly, well-dressed guests perfumed and coiffed came and went in the spacious lobby. The air at the hotel front desk also seemed to be suffused with incense, as if to intoxicate people's souls.

"Heh... such luxury, truly astonishing."

Xilian explained: "This world is called Pinokangni, an eternal city built upon dreamland. This is also Star's previous stop—at that time, they experienced a perilous yet exhilarating adventure."

Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela's gaze focused on the man ahead whose head seemed to be adorned with a metal ornament.

"Go on. That person far away has feathers growing on his head... I'm genuinely curious."