Belobog: I'm a Big Villain, Starting with the Annihilation of the Astral Express Crew

The deeper Cocolia's reliance on him became, the greater the influence he could exert.

He didn't immediately agree, nor did he refuse.

He simply politely withdrew his hand.

"Allow me to consider it..."

"Cocolia, it's getting late, I should leave."

Cocolia's hand fell empty, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes.

But she quickly composed herself and nodded.

"Go then."

Jiang Mo turned and walked out of the office, his steps unhurried.

He didn't look back, but he could clearly sense that Cocolia's gaze followed him.

Walking down the corridor, Jiang Mo's thoughts raced through his mind.

He had successfully piqued Cocolia's interest.

This was just the first step.

Next, he needed to further infiltrate her inner circle, to glean more secrets about the Stellar Nucleus and Cocolia herself.

He needed to understand how the Stellar Nucleus was corrupting Cocolia, and whether he could use it to achieve his own goals.

A year later.

Belobog Academy's seventh grade (A) class had become Jiang Mo's domain.

He was no longer the newly arrived transfer student.

Now, Jiang Mo had outstanding grades, consistently ranking at the top of the grade, and enjoyed high prestige among his classmates.

Both boys and girls trusted him implicitly.

Bronya still refused to attend those aristocratic gatherings, but her relationship with Jiang Mo was the best in the class.

As a result, other students, even those from neighboring classes and upper grades, came to befriend Jiang Mo, inviting him to various aristocratic gatherings and activities.

Jiang Mo accepted them all.

He was now a well-known figure among those students and their families.

Some students' parents even sought Jiang Mo's help to get things done by the Supreme Guardian, hoping he could use Bronya to facilitate matters.

Jiang Mo hinted to them that this wouldn't be free.

Those people understood and tacitly offered Jiang Mo some benefits, which he accepted without hesitation.

However, Jiang Mo never actually helped those people.

He simply told them that the Supreme Guardian had already agreed and they just needed to wait.

Although some people were suspicious, because Jiang Mo had an excellent relationship with Bronya, and some had even seen Jiang Mo and Cocolia with Bronya watching operas and going to high-end restaurants, they knew that Jiang Mo had a close relationship not only with Bronya, but also with the Supreme Guardian Cocolia.

So no one dared to say anything, and they could only wait patiently.

Many noble children even attributed their normal promotions to Jiang Mo's efforts, and their parents, who had sought Jiang Mo's help, were grateful to Jiang Mo for keeping his word.

The benefits Jiang Mo received allowed him to directly buy a house in the Upper District.

He even invited Bronya to stay over.

That day.

Bronya originally thought that her mother would not allow her to stay out overnight.

Unexpectedly, Cocolia offered to go to Jiang Mo's house with her because she was worried about her.

Bronya felt that her mother had been much gentler and more tolerant towards her recently, so she didn't think much about it and went with her.

That night, Cocolia's arrival slightly surprised Jiang Mo.

He prepared a big meal for the mother and daughter.

Although he did it himself, the taste was quite good.

Cocolia and Bronya both praised it.

While Bronya went to take a shower, Cocolia took the initiative to talk to Jiang Mo.

"Jiang Mo, you haven't been to Clipper Fort for a month, have you?"

There was a hint of resentment in her voice.

Jiang Mo thought for a moment and replied, "I've been busy with my studies recently. Does Cocolia need something from me?"

A faint sorrow appeared between Cocolia's brows.

"Recently, when you're not around, my old problem flares up again, and I have terrible headaches."

"Even... I heard that whisper again."

Jiang Mo's heart stirred.

"What whispers?"

Cocolia suddenly froze, realizing she had let something slip.

She quickly waved her hand, saying, "It's nothing, just a hallucination from being overworked."

She avoided Jiang Mo's gaze, appearing somewhat flustered.

Jiang Mo didn't miss this opportunity.

He slowly stepped forward, his tone softening, laced with a hint of coaxing.

"Cocolia, I suspect your long-standing headaches might be caused by some external force."

"Those whispers... are they related? Is someone trying to harm you?"

Cocolia's body trembled slightly.

She seemed to be caught in some kind of struggle, her forehead throbbing faintly, as if Jiang Mo's words had touched the deepest fear in her heart.

"No... it's not."

She barely managed to squeeze out the words, her voice trembling.

Jiang Mo's expression became even more sincere. "Cocolia, you are the Supreme Guardian of Belobog, your health concerns the safety of all of Belobog."

"If you have any unspeakable troubles, please tell me."

"Perhaps, I can help share some of the burden."

His words washed over Cocolia's heart like a spring breeze, carrying an irresistible magic.

Cocolia's defenses began to crumble.

She raised her head, and in those tired eyes, a long-suppressed pain and helplessness were revealed.

"I... I don't even know what it is..."

"It always appears when I'm most exhausted, like a kind of... bewitchment."

"It says the Geode Veins are almost depleted, and Belobog's end is near."

"It also says... human resistance is futile, and we should embrace the Eternal Freeze's embrace."

Cocolia's voice grew softer and softer, her eyes filled with fear.

"It tells me to give up resisting, to order the Silvermane Guards to stand down..."

"It says only then can we usher in a new world."

Jiang Mo simply asked in a deep voice, "And do you... believe it?"

"I... I don't know."

"Sometimes, it speaks with such sincerity, so enticingly... making it hard not to obey."

"But I... I am the Supreme Guardian, I can't!"

Cocolia's voice was tearful, as if she were confiding in Jiang Mo, yet also justifying herself.

A chill ran through Jiang Mo's heart.

He knew that Cocolia's will was still being eroded by the Stellar Nucleus, which would seize any opportunity to infiltrate.

"Cocolia, please believe me."

Jiang Mo reached out and gently grasped Cocolia's cold hand.

"I will do my best to help you break free from its influence."

"You are Belobog's hope, and you must not be controlled by such an evil force."

Cocolia's body trembled slightly, feeling the warmth of Jiang Mo's palm and the strength in his words.

It was a long-lost feeling of being understood and supported.

She tightly gripped Jiang Mo's hand in return, as if grabbing the last lifeline.

"Can... can you really help me?"

"I can."

Jiang Mo gave a definite answer.

He knew that now was the crucial moment to solidify Cocolia's trust in him.

"You just need to believe me, listen to me, and everything will be alright."

Cocolia gazed at Jiang Mo, her eyes, usually filled with authority, now only reflected dependence and vulnerability.

At that moment, Bronya's voice came from the bathroom:

"Jiang Mo, Mother, what are you two talking about? I'm done washing up!"

Cocolia abruptly released Jiang Mo's hand, quickly regaining her usual dignified demeanor.

"It's nothing, we were just discussing your studies and I asked him to give me a massage."

Jiang Mo chimed in, "Yes, Bronya, Cocolia has been swamped with official duties lately. I'm just helping her unwind a bit."

"Oh really? Jiang Mo's massages are that effective? Maybe you can give me one next time," Bronya said.

Bronya entered the room. Seeing that everything was normal, she didn't dwell on it.

She only felt that her mother's complexion seemed better than before.

After dinner, Jiang Mo gave Cocolia a massage, as usual.

As the power of Destruction was absorbed, Cocolia's mental state clearly improved.

She felt more relaxed than she had in months, as if a heavy weight had been lifted from her chest.

"Jiang Mo... you really are my... savior," Cocolia murmured softly, her voice filled with contentment.

Jiang Mo simply smiled, saying nothing more.

As night deepened, Cocolia and Bronya stayed at Jiang Mo's house.

Bronya slept soundly, but Cocolia remained wide awake.

Lying on the soft bed, Jiang Mo's words, "I will help you," echoed in her mind.

And those eloquent eyes of his.

She had never mentioned the Stellar Nucleus's whispers to anyone; it was her greatest secret and burden as the Supreme Guardian.

But now, that secret was known by a young man.

Moreover, this young man seemed to genuinely have a way to help her.

A sense of hope arose in Cocolia's heart.

She decided to trust Jiang Mo.