Chapter 25: The Great Guardian's "Steps"
Cocolia walks on the steps to Kripperburg.
In the past, when walking on this long staircase, the length of which usually took more than five minutes to reach the height, Cocolia felt that this staircase was a waste of time.
Not only did it delay the letters delivered to the Great Guardian's desk, but it also caused everyone who walked up to waste some of their physical strength.
She came close to ordering the passage of a decree to shorten the steps.
Although the clerk had debated it on the grounds that "the law of the ancestors was immutable", in the mind of Cocolia, who had just become the Great Guardian, the long staircase was as boring as her complicated and boring lessons, and in her mind, it was all unnecessary procedures.
And now that she has returned, she has a new understanding when she walks on this long staircase.
Those who occupy high positions should not be easily cut off, and the decree that has been made is related to the lives and safety of the people of Beloberg.
If he can hear the voice of the star core, then this bewitchment that has been 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, are right or wrong, even the seventh great guardian who was once called the "fool", who was once almost overthrown by the ministers.
None of them had ever given up on Beloberg, and in this eighteenth generation, they had the idea of giving up the city, all the people of the city.
Even now that she thinks about it, Kokolia still feels terrible, and even when she reflects on it.
The familiar, shadow-like voice echoed in his head again.
"Coco, Leah, your wish is about to be fulfilled, why? Don't do it? ”
The voice is ethereal and detached, containing a non-human divine will, and when you listen to it, you have a sense of convincing that arises spontaneously, and those who are not firm in their will may succumb to this divine will.
Now hearing this voice, Cocoria's state of mind is completely different from before.
In the past, I had debated with her, even if I had brought out the theories and values I had learned from the Great Guardian.
I am often on the side that is persuaded, and the theories and values I have learned seem to be so fragile and vulnerable in the face of the grand perspective and powerful power of the star core.
The planet Arilo VI was once a very prosperous planet, and before the invasion of the Antimatter Legion, the people of the planet believed in the guardian god Cripper.
Tall and majestic cities have spread to every land on this planet, and its technological civilization has developed to the point of communicating with other planets.
On this planet, there is a mineral called the earth marrow, which has a high energy storage and utilization efficiency, which brings life to this planet.
With the power of the Star Protectors, they built the [Creation Engine] that reached the sky.
Carving out oceans and climbing mountains, giant machines have changed the landscape of entire planets, clearing all obstacles to the planet's development.
And there were more than 100 machines like this on the planet Aleta VI.
Today, Beloberg is just a corner of the world that survives the extreme climate.
In the territory that can be controlled, only one [Creation Engine] remains in the northeast of Beloberg.
A piece of land they once owned.
And the funny thing is that this machine, which was once hailed as a symbol of the people.
It's the planet's greatest scourge.
Star core.
I don't know when Cocolia could no longer drive the Creator Engine.
"Does this mean that the spirit of preservation is no longer with me?"
Cocolia raised her head and looked at the sky of Kripperburg, where the people of the Upper City lived and worked in peace and contentment, while in the Lower City, only the light of the marrow illuminated them.
In the past, the pioneer regiment stationed in Xiacheng was a symbol of heroes.
And now, under the guidance of its own policies, the gap between the lower city and the upper city is gradually widening.
With the reduction of silvermane and the rise in prices, even a few months or even a year of working in Downtown may not be able to afford a fine refreshment meal in Uptown.
"When did this start?"
Cocolia walked to the middle of the stairs.
"Trust me, I'll give you a wonderful tomorrow."
"Wonderful, New World."
The bewitching voice still echoed in Cocoria's ears.
And the footsteps seem to be no longer hindered by it.
Cocolia looked at the camp of the Silvermane Guard, not knowing what was going on with Yaoluo, but he believed that with his strength and will, he would be able to deal with all difficulties.
Thinking of the act of putting on the badge for him herself, Cocolia regretted it a little.
Maybe it's better to do something like this later, and in any case, at least I won't be so embarrassed.
The voices didn't stop, but Cocolia seemed to be able to ignore his influence.
Just like what I promised in the "Perpetual Motion" mechanical house, protect the people, regardless of whether they go up and down the city, whether they succeed or fail.
Cocolia Rand will follow through.
In front of the gate of Kripperburg, a clerk who had come to receive him was already standing in front of the door, waiting for the return of Cocoria.
"Hey, that's a chore."
A small man, with his shiny black hair hanging down between the hems of his clothes, this bespectacled clerk was no small few.
Her name is Pella, and in her childhood, she was considered by Cocoria's teachers to be a person with bad interests, and Cocolia was ordered not to approach such people.
Although this so-called "bad interest" is just reading some "apostate" novels and making some music that high-level people don't want to listen to.
"With her time, I can read another chapter of "Snow Country Adventure Adventures"."
Pera hung her head, her leather boots tapping lightly on the ground, her hands clumped behind her back, a little absent-minded.
"Really? Then show me this book next time. ”
"Okay, okay, let me tell you, the most exciting thing about "Snow Country" is ......"
Before the words were spoken, the blonde hair shining in the sun made Pera feel bad, very bad.
The tall figure, standing in the sun, the white coat fluttering in the wind, the figure of Cocolia, standing in front of him just now.
There was no expected scolding, and Cocoria's expression was as amiable as the tone just now.
This attitude was a bit unpredictable for Pera, and she seemed to have changed a little since the last time she saw Kocolia.
"Welcome back, Grand Guardian."
Cocoria's military boots stepped on the last step and looked at the scenery of Beloberg beneath his feet.
On this long staircase, she looked back on the first half of her life and made her own choice.
Perhaps this long staircase is reserved for everyone to make their own choices.