Chapter 225

March 7th said with a smile, "We've come to communicate with Svarog and reason with him."

"Mm."

Clara nodded, then led the group inside. Soon, they saw Svarog standing in the open, snowy field.

"I have returned."

Seeing Svarog, Clara spoke softly, "Mr. Svarog."

"I have already seen that the settlement's functional systems are back online. Thank you, Clara."

Svarog's voice was mechanical: "But why have you brought them here?"

As he spoke, Svarog looked toward March 7th and the others.

"When we were in Rivet Town before, they helped Clara."

Clara explained patiently, "And there is also the matter of the Upper Realm. They want to talk to you."

"Analyzing."

"Analysis complete. The targets do not belong to the Wildfire organization; background unknown; classification: unknown information. In view of Clara's recommendation, I will grant you an opportunity to speak."

"We have no intention of provoking a conflict."

Hearing Svarog's words, March 7th nodded and said, "We came this time because we want to know the map of the Ancient Battlefield Snowfield. We need to go find the Stellaron."

"Ancient Battlefield Snowfield."

"Creation Platform."

"Stellaron."...

"Accessing data. Access blocked. Discussing the Stellaron with unauthorized targets is prohibited."

Svarog's voice was mechanical: "You are touching upon secrets deep within this world, secrets that no human should know."

"Re-evaluating target status. Threat index rising."

"In recorded history, humans have contacted the Stellaron several times. Without exception, it was due to human greed, attempting to claim the substance for their own use."

"Humans have attempted the Architects' directives several times. Any behavior attempting to contact the Stellaron will result in severe consequences. Re-evaluating."

"Target threat index has reached maximum."

As he said this, Svarog's entire body began to glow with red light.

"Oh, come on."

The sudden movement caused Stelle's expression to change drastically: "You've got to be kidding. We just asked a question, and this guy is going to fight us?"

She was just asking for a map; why was this robot trying to attack people?

"Didn't the big boss say that this big guy and Clara were our friends?"

March 7th looked at Svarog, completely bewildered. How did it go from asking questions to Svarog wanting to fight?

"Be careful."

Dan Heng had already drawn his weapon, saying in a deep voice, "The situation is not looking good."

"The hostility displayed by the targets significantly exceeds calculated values. Maintaining original calculation results. Peace agreement temporarily suspended. Requesting initiation of the Extermination Ritual."

Svarog stared at March 7th and the others, emitting a mechanical sound: "Prototype 3, Supervisor Machine, Svarog. Extermination Ritual application status: Approved. Annihilation permitted."

"Boom!"

As he spoke, Svarog swung his massive palm directly toward March 7th's head, smashing down fiercely.

"Holy crap!"

The sudden turn of events turned March 7th's face green.

How could this guy just start attacking without warning?

"Whoosh!"

A sound of air being torn apart rang out. A long spear blocked Svarog's punch. Dan Heng had intercepted the blow.

"Attack first."

Seele gave a low shout, swinging her massive scythe and charging in first.

No matter what, they had to beat this big guy down first.

"Boom!"

As Svarog retreated, cannons suddenly appeared on his arms, firing artillery at the group.

"Watch out."

March 7th hurriedly mobilized her ice-attribute power, instantly transforming it into a massive ice wall to block the shells.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

For a moment, earth-shattering roars rang out, and countless sparks splattered.

Both sides clashed instantly, turning the place into a battlefield.

Boom!

Svarog's fist looked slow, yet in an instant, it slammed into the ice wall March 7th had condensed. Then, fire erupted, and with an incredibly overbearing posture, he shattered the ice wall into pieces with a single punch!

"This big guy's strength is just too powerful."

March 7th's face was dark: "Is it really okay for a robot to be this strong?"

"Boom!"

The next second, Svarog threw another fierce punch. His right hand collided with the spearhead like a meteor, shaking the spear away.

Dan Heng's arm went numb from the shock of Svarog's blow.

"Freeze for me!"

As March 7th attacked, a sheet of cold air appeared in the air like a silk ribbon, undulating constantly. Like a cold dragon, it hummed and roared as it blasted toward Svarog.

"Crack, crack, crack, crack."

For a time, the sound of freezing ice rang out continuously.

"Boom!"

Seeing this, Seele immediately swung her scythe and charged in like lightning, as Svarog smashed down fiercely.

The continuous roaring sounds kept ringing out. With March 7th and the others working together, even if Svarog was strong, he was no match for them.

After a battle that lasted a full few minutes, Svarog was knocked to the ground. Electric currents surged around his body, and he looked as if he were broken.

"Don't hurt Mr. Svarog."

Seeing Seele preparing to step forward, Clara hurriedly ran in front of Svarog, stretching out her arms to block everyone, her small face flushed red: "Mr. Svarog is already unable to fight. Please, please don't hurt him."

"Clara."

Seeing Clara's obstruction, Seele, who was still preparing to attack, fell silent.

She looked at the now-paralyzed Svarog and put away her weapon.

Now that Svarog had no combat capability, there was indeed no need to attack him further.

"Clara..."

At this moment, the paralyzed Svarog also spoke intermittently.

"Mr. Svarog."

Seeing Svarog's state, Clara's voice sounded almost as if she were crying: "Please don't push yourself anymore. Can you tell everyone what you know?"

"Mr. Svarog said that you are willing to fulfill every wish for me. Clara's biggest wish right now is for everyone to be able to unite and be like family."

"Over this past period, Clara has learned one thing: the results obtained through calculation are not necessarily able to bring happiness to everyone, and they are also prone to setbacks."

"Even if they know the world outside the cage isn't all that wonderful, people are still willing to poke their heads out to take a look."

"Evaluation system rebooting."

"Reboot successful."

"Converting variables."

"Variable one: Clara's request."

"Variable two: The outsiders' motives."

"Evaluation results updated. Transferring decision-making power to Clara and allowing external access to Stellaron-related information."

"It worked!"

Hearing the mechanical voice emitted by Svarog, March 7th and the others looked pleasantly surprised.

With this, the map was theirs.

"Good thing we have Clara."

Stelle sighed: "Otherwise, even if we defeated Svarog, Svarog wouldn't have let us access that information, right?"