Theresa and Dan Heng quietly told March 7th and Stelle that they had already been placed under surveillance by the Silvermane Guard. March 7th and Stelle were both startled when they heard this. They truly had not expected Cocolia, who had seemed so friendly and cheerful with everyone, to be planning a betrayal.
"So everyone needs to be extremely careful from now on. Don't let those guards find us suspicious. We can tour the city normally."
"So we need to lull those guards into a false sense of security. March 7th and Stelle, don't do anything confusing."
Theresa spoke to everyone seriously.
"Uh, the person here most likely to pull something weird is you, Theresa, isn't it?"
Dan Heng helplessly looked at Theresa, who was smiling awkwardly, and teased her. Theresa blushed a little and smiled.
After all, she had acted foolish before in order to lower Cocolia's guard. Who would be wary of someone acting like an idiot?
"Anyway, just try to behave normally. Don't pay too much attention to it. Being overly cautious could backfire."
Dan Heng said to everyone, and they nodded.
Next, everyone began touring Belobog and saw a massive blue ice sculpture not far from Fortress City.
It was the landmark Gepard had mentioned, the Everwinter Monument.
Everwinter Monument
Other residents were chatting and playing around the Everwinter Monument. A bespectacled girl wearing a Silvermane Guard uniform was explaining something to the chattering children around her.
"This enormous ice sculpture called the Everwinter Monument somehow suits this city perfectly."
March 7th exclaimed in surprise as she looked at the massive ice sculpture.
"No matter what material it's made of, it definitely isn't ice. Otherwise, it would have melted long ago in such a warm Belobog."
Dan Heng explained calmly.
"That's true. It really is quite warm here. Huh, there seem to be lots of children gathered over there, along with a girl in a guard uniform. Should we go over?"
March 7th looked at Dan Heng and Theresa and asked.
"I think we can approach them. After all, we should still count as honored guests of this city for now, and there are guards watching us from all around in the distance. If they see us constantly avoiding the guards, they'll definitely think we're up to something shady."
Theresa quietly explained to March 7th, and everyone nodded.
"Then let's approach them carefully."
"Don't say anything you shouldn't. We can't afford to arouse suspicion."
Dan Heng looked at March 7th and Theresa. March 7th was rather scatterbrained, and he could not be sure whether Theresa might suddenly be influenced by the power of Elation and start acting foolish again.
As everyone approached, Pela was telling the children about Belobog's history and the origins of the Everwinter Monument. Only after more than ten minutes did she stop speaking.
After all, she had noticed Dan Heng, March 7th, Stelle, and Theresa arriving.
"All right, that's all for today. Goodbye, children."
The bespectacled woman smiled as she spoke to the children.
"Mm, goodbye, Sister Pela."
The children's voices and Stelle's voice rang out at the same time. March 7th and Dan Heng helplessly looked at Stelle, who had inexplicably joined the children in shouting.
"Please, certain adults, don't imitate children."
"All right, children, go home."
Pela sent the children away.
"Hello, my name is Perlagia Sergeyevna. I am a clerk of the Silvermane Guard."
"You can just call me Pela."
After sending the children away, Pela raised her head and looked at everyone. Her expression carried a trace of wariness toward the outsiders.
Pela
"Hello, Pela. We are Stellaron Hunters who have just arrived in Belobog. My name is March 7th."
March 7th smiled as she greeted Pela. She was acting entirely according to her own nature right now, so her smile was natural as she introduced herself.
"My name is Stelle. I'm also a member of the Stellaron Hunters, Miss Pela."
Stelle said nervously as she looked at Pela. Pela did not think much of it, assuming that Stelle was simply shy.
"Hello, Miss Pela. My name is Dan Heng. I'm also a member of the Stellaron Hunters."
Dan Heng said calmly.
"Hello, my name is Theresa. I'm also a member of the Stellaron Hunters, Miss Pela."
Theresa smiled as she greeted Pela.
"Hello. I heard that you truly came from beyond the sky?"
"You may not know this, but the guards have all been discussing your deeds. I heard them say that the planet beneath our feet is actually completely covered in ice and snow."
Pela looked at everyone curiously and asked.
"That is indeed the case. The Great Cold's ice and snow have covered every region except Belobog. Here, this photo is for you, Miss Pela."
March 7th smiled and handed Pela a photograph of Jarilo-VI that she had taken on the train.
After taking the photograph from March 7th, Pela stared at the scene in it in astonishment. It truly was a massive planet blanketed in ice and snow.
"So this is what the planet we live on looks like. Can I really keep this photograph?"
Pela asked March 7th, both excited and a little disappointed. She was excited because she had finally learned what her home planet looked like. She was disappointed because it had already been covered in ice and snow.
"Of course you can! I have lots of photos like this!"
March 7th said with an unconcerned smile. Pela gratefully nodded, carefully putting the photograph away. She planned to share it with her good friend Lingbao later. Lingbao was Gepard's younger sister and also a snowfield explorer.
Lingbao
"Thank you very much for your gift. Would you like me to accompany you as a guide while you tour Belobog?"
Pela smiled gratefully at everyone as she asked. Her impression of them had improved considerably by now.
"We appreciate your suggestion, Miss Pela, but we only plan to stroll around and take a general look. We've been through quite a lot today and are indeed a little tired. So after looking around and touring the area for a while, we plan to return to the Goethe Hotel to rest."
Theresa said to Pela with a smile, and Pela nodded.
"All right, then. I'll be on duty in the square for the next few system hours. If you need anything, you can come ask me."
"Then goodbye, everyone."
Pela smiled at everyone. They said goodbye to her as well and watched her slowly walk away and return to the square.
"Phew, she actually wanted to come with us. We're already being cautious enough as it is."
Once March 7th saw Pela walk away, she let out a breath and complained.
"There's no need to be so cautious. We really haven't done anything shady. We're merely wary of that somewhat suspicious Supreme Guardian."
Dan Heng explained to everyone. March 7th nodded. She knew that they really had not done anything, but she was still somewhat wary and afraid. After all, their previous Trailblazing journeys had not started out very smoothly, leaving the girl a little flustered.
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