Chapter 227

Seele pondered for a moment and said: "I don't need to go back either."

"Alright then, it's decided!"

Immediately, everyone decided to rest temporarily tonight and set off tomorrow.

"Then, big sisters, please follow me."

Seeing that everyone was willing to stay, Clara hurriedly said: "Clara will take you to the rooms."

"Okay."

Hearing Clara's words, March 7th and the others smiled and nodded, then followed Clara to the rooms arranged by the Robot Settlement.

Although the rooms had mechanical parts, they were also full of a sense of technology, which surprised everyone; the rooms were quite nice.

"Big sisters, you will sleep here tonight."

Clara gestured for everyone to sleep here while saying softly: "If you need anything, or have any matters, just find the robot Perkins at the door and tell him."

"Sorry to trouble you, Clara."

Hearing Clara's words, March 7th and the others patted Clara's head; this child really knew how to take care of people.

Subsequently, everyone chatted briefly and returned to their respective rooms.

Late at night.

At the entrance of the Robot Settlement.

Seele and Bronya were standing silently on a high rock in the Robot Settlement, looking toward the direction of Rivet Town in the distance.

"Sometimes, I envy your life, Seele."

The next second, Bronya said: "Since I can remember, my daily life has been a cycle of reading, etiquette, and training. Every day, someone reminds me in my ear: 'Remember your status, Bronya, this is contrary to the swiftness of the Architects; a lady should not utter such vulgar language.'"

"Some people would envy such a life, but I feel a bit uncomfortable."

"Repeating the same few things for a lifetime, with all goals set by others for you—you probably can't imagine this feeling."

"I really can't imagine it."

Hearing Bronya's words, Seele nodded: "If it were me, repeating these few things every day, I would go crazy."

"When I was young, I was at the orphanage in Rivet Town. Leader Oleg brought me out, then I followed Natasha to read and write, and then every day was just playing—playing however I liked."

Seele nodded gently: "But I'm more concerned about what vulgar language you actually said."

Bronya: "............"

Bronya was silent for a moment, then said: "I represent the will of the Architects, and I will shove my gun up your nostrils."

Seele: "........."

"That's it?"

Seele had a strange expression: "Isn't that like scratching an itch through a boot? It's not punchy. It seems that after you go back, I'll have to properly teach you some slang."

"Uh, no thanks."

Hearing Seele's words, Bronya hurriedly shook her head.

"Heh, at least it's more punchy than shoving it up nostrils."

Seele sighed: "I really didn't expect that I would be having a heart-to-heart with a future Guardian here. I've never seen many people from the Upper Realm since I was young, only hearing stories from the adults. I thought you were all a bunch of arrogant and cold people."

"I heard from some veterans that before the isolation order was issued, there was no difference between the Upper and Lower Realms. Everyone ate the same food, talked about the same topics, and celebrated the same festivals."

Bronya said softly: "In our generation, although the environment we grew up in is a bit different, when it comes to the joys and sorrows of life, and the bonds between people, these precious emotions must still be the same."

"If there could be a bridge to reconnect the Upper and Lower Realms, we would definitely be able to return to that era where there was no 'you' or 'me', and defend against the blizzard and the Rift side-by-side."

"Hmm..."

Hearing Bronya's words, Seele was silent for a moment, then said: "I'm not like you, I can't summarize so many grand principles, but if this is the future you want to see, I am willing to build this bridge with you."

"Thank you, Seele."

Hearing Seele's words, Bronya's expression was pleasantly surprised: "Your trust is very important to me."

Bronya stared at Seele with a look of joy, making Seele blush slightly, and she shifted her gaze: "Speaking of which, what do you plan to do next? What you heard from Svarog must have had a significant impact on you, right?"

"Hmm."

Bronya nodded: "I originally thought I was mentally prepared, but still..."

Speaking of this, Bronya was silent for a moment, then shook her head: "As long as I am still the heir to the Guardian, I will eventually encounter those truths. But why did Mother hide this from me, and why did she want me to hunt down the outsiders who know the essence of the Stellaron? I just can't figure it out."

"After thinking it over, the only thing I can do now is to ask her face-to-face to understand."

"Are you planning to go back alone?"

Hearing Bronya's words, Seele frowned: "If you go back alone, won't it be inconvenient?"