Chapter 32

I am Coco Liya·Land, the guardian of Belo Berg, here to listen to your purposes.

The woman on the high platform had golden hair and blue eyes, her bearing dignified and noble; her white, form-fitting outfit outlined her near-perfect figure. Time had not diminished her charm, but rather added a mature richness to her beauty. Beneath the white fabric was a full-body black silk, the stark black‑white contrast openly emphasizing her ample bosom.

Most striking were the two hollowed‑out areas beside her black silk, which, besides being sexy, made people want to reach their hands inside.

As the saying goes, time does not mar beauty; perhaps the woman before us is the best proof of that.

"Don't you doubt our identity?" Xing stated his intention.

"Do you want me to doubt? You have so little confidence in your claimed identity." Coco Liya smiled faintly, then gently shook her head: "No, I don't doubt. I can tell you're not from this world."

Although the Builders have received no word from the stars in seven hundred years, I know you exist. Speak your purpose; I'm listening.

Xing got straight to the point, even his tone hinting at pride: "We're here to develop this planet!"

"Hey! Who understands what you're saying?" San Yue Qi was speechless.

Dan Heng sighed helplessly, and to avoid misunderstanding he himself explained: "We came here for something called a Star Core. It's a substance that suddenly falls onto various worlds, and its appearance means disaster. Many planets we've passed have suffered from the Star Core's poison."

You just mentioned the Anti‑Matter Legion's invasion; not long after they arrived, the planet saw a Cold Wave, and when the Cold Wave arose, the spatial erosion phenomenon called a Rift occurred, right?

Coco Liya's face gradually grew stern, her brows slightly furrowed: "That's correct."

San Qi kindly added: "The Rift is a phenomenon caused by the Star Core; the disasters the Star Core creates on each planet differ, but every planted Star Core will produce a Rift."

"The Rift keeps producing, and the monsters inside it keep coming— isn't that just like ghosts? Unending, impossible to slaughter completely!" Butterfly Shinobi immediately felt the hardship of this world's people.

Earlier, when she looked at Mr. Jepard, she only felt that this soldier-like person exuded an imposing aura without anger. Surely he must have been battle-hardened, having endured countless fights to develop such astonishing fighting spirit, right?

Butterfly Shinobi suddenly thought of the recently deceased Flame Hashira.

The Flame Hashira's demeanor in life was quite similar to Mr. Jepard's, though the Flame Hashira's personality was much more cheerful.

"If he could live to today, he would surely gain even more from the light curtain," Butterfly Shinobi couldn't help but sigh softly.

"Cough... Shinobi, don't indulge in excessive sorrow." Ubuyashiki Kagaya struggled to sit up from the bed; his wife hurried over to support his arm, letting him slowly straighten.

"It seems every world has its own disasters; although they differ, perhaps we can reference how others solved theirs."

"The city named Beloburg is remarkably similar to our situation… we both face endless enemies and a hidden leader."

Ubuyashiki Kagaya took a deep breath, forced a smile, and said: "However, Muzan is more cunning than the Star Core—he not only hides and evades, but he himself is also very strong. Still, their process of dealing with him should provide us some reference."

"You can think of us as enthusiastic interstellar travelers, reaching out to help worlds troubled by the Star Core!" San Qi smiled brightly.

"" "Cocolia didn't answer immediately; after a moment's thought, she slowly raised her head and said: "You've analyzed the current situation very clearly. Indeed, we have indeed encountered these disasters, some of which still trouble us… but what does that have to do with you?""

"" "Even if such a Star Core truly existed… it brought calamity, but I still don't see how it concerns you.""

Cocolia's expression gradually turned stern: "Sorry, I don't believe anyone would go to great lengths to help a world unrelated to themselves, expecting nothing in return."

"Hmm, this Lady Cocolia certainly has the awareness of a superior."

Gazing at the beautiful and elegant woman in the light screen, Xierke couldn't help but imagine himself in her position.

"This calm and judgment are far better than those idiots in the Undercity." Recalling the meeting when those few tried to share his power, Xierke's eyes showed deep exhaustion.

"If they all had judgment like that woman, I wouldn't have to struggle alone against those high-and-mighty bastards in the Upper City."

"Oh? Is Lady Cocolia really that formidable?" Jin Kes said dismissively, "In my view, she's no different from a decorative vase of the Upper City elite—perhaps just a bit prettier?" She actually quite liked Cocolia's golden spiral curls.

"You're wrong, Kes." Xierke slowly shook his head.

"Any woman who rises to high rank in power, the more beautiful she is, the harder she is to bully, because on this road, the men who covet her are more numerous than the men you know."

"Having endured countless schemes and betrayals along the way… still firmly holding absolute power over a city-state, rather than becoming someone's plaything, this in itself is proof!"

"" Kes spread her hands in resignation, "Alright, I admit what you say makes sense."

"" "You're right; the reason we came seeking cooperation is ultimately because our goals align—if we don't seal the Star Core, we cannot leave this planet."

San Qi said confidently: "Exactly, as long as we eliminate the Star Core, your world will also be safer!"

"" "You… do you have a way to seal that thing called the Star Core?" Cocolia's eyes narrowed.

"" "Don't worry, we have the appropriate means."

"" "Alright, I believe you. If the current situation is indeed related to the Star Core, then you are the hope that Beloburg has awaited for seven hundred years; we are willing to provide all assistance to help you find the Star Core."

"" "But it's getting late; I'll first arrange for you to stay at the most comfortable inn in the city, and I'll invite you again tomorrow noon to discuss this matter properly."

"Who would have thought the process would go so unexpectedly smoothly? San Qi let out a long sigh, only feeling that Lady Cocolia is truly reasonable and understanding."

"Is it really that simple?" Inside the Pavilion of Divine Might, Ningguang stared at Cocolia's expression, which seemed as cold as freezing point, and exhaled a long puff of smoke.

"" "If you truly intended to conspire on this matter, how could you wear such an expression?"