Pela: Please Don't Talk Like Children, Certain Adults

Theresa quietly told March 7th and Stelle that they were already being watched by the Silvermane Guard. Upon hearing this, March 7th and Stelle were startled, never expecting Cocolia, who outwardly acted friendly with everyone, to plan such a betrayal.

"So, everyone needs to be extremely careful from now on, don't arouse suspicion from the Silvermane Guard. We can visit the city normally."

"So, we need to lull the Silvermane Guard into a false sense of security. March 7th and Stelle, absolutely do not do anything suspicious."

Theresa said seriously to everyone.

"Uh, the one most likely to cause trouble here is probably you, Theresa, right?"

Dan Heng looked at Theresa, who was smiling awkwardly, and teased her. Theresa blushed and smiled slightly at his words.

After all, she had been playing dumb to lower Cocolia's guard. Who would be wary of someone acting foolish?

"In short, everyone just try to act normal. Don't overthink it; being too cautious can be counterproductive."

Dan Heng told everyone, and they nodded in agreement.

Afterward, everyone began touring Belobog and saw a massive blue ice sculpture not far from Clipper-5.

This was the Everwinter Monument, the landmark of Belobog that Gepard had mentioned.

The Everwinter Monument

Around the Everwinter Monument, other citizens were chatting and playing. A young woman in a Silvermane Guard uniform, wearing glasses, was explaining something to the children excitedly chattering around her.

"This giant ice sculpture, the Everwinter Monument, strangely fits this city so well," March 7th exclaimed, looking at the massive ice sculpture in surprise.

"Whatever its material, it's definitely not an ice sculpture. Otherwise, it would have melted long ago in the warm climate of Belobog," Dan Heng explained calmly.

"That's true. It is quite warm here. Hey, it looks like a lot of children have gathered here, and there's a girl in a Silvermane Guard uniform. Should we go over?" March 7th asked Dan Heng and Theresa.

"I think we should interact with her. After all, we're still honored guests of this city, and there are Silvermane Guards watching us from a distance. If they see us constantly avoiding them, they'll definitely suspect we're up to no good," Theresa explained quietly to March 7th, and everyone nodded.

"Then let's approach cautiously."

"Don't say anything you shouldn't, to avoid raising suspicion," Dan Heng told March 7th and Theresa. After all, March 7th could be a bit naive, and Dan Heng wasn't sure if Theresa might suddenly be influenced by the power of Joy and start acting foolish.

As they approached, Pela was telling the children about the history of Belobog and the origin of the Everwinter Monument. After about ten minutes, she stopped her explanation.

This was because she had noticed the arrival of Dan Heng, March 7th, Stelle, and Theresa.

"Alright, that's all for today's lesson. Goodbye, children," the woman with glasses said to the children with a smile.

"Mhm, goodbye, Sister Pela," Stelle's voice, along with the children's, sounded out simultaneously. March 7th and Dan Heng looked helplessly at Stelle, who had inexplicably started mimicking the children.

"Please, some adults shouldn't imitate children."

"Alright, children, you can go home now." Pela dismissed the children.

"Hello, my name is Perlagia Sergeyevna. I'm a scribe for the Silvermane Guard."

"You can just call me Pela." Pela looked up at everyone after the children left, her expression showing a hint of caution towards outsiders.

Pela

"Hello, Pela. We are Stellaron Hunters who just arrived in Belobog. My name is March 7th," March 7th greeted Pela with a smile, acting completely in character and introducing herself naturally.

"My name is Stelle. I'm also a Stellaron Hunter, Miss Pela," Stelle said nervously to Pela, who paid it no mind, assuming she was just shy.

"Hello, Miss Pela. My name is Dan Heng. I'm also a Stellaron Hunter," Dan Heng said calmly.

"Hello, my name is Theresa. I'm also a Stellaron Hunter, Miss Pela," Theresa greeted Pela with a smile.

"Hello. Is it true that you really came from beyond the stars?"

"You might not know this, but the Silvermane Guard has been discussing your deeds. I heard them say that the planet you're standing on is actually covered in ice and snow." Pela asked the group curiously.

"That's indeed the case. The Great Cold's ice and snow have covered all areas except Belobog. Here, please take this photo, Miss Pela." March 7th smiled and handed Pela a picture of the planet Jarilo-VI that she had taken on the Astral Express earlier.

Pela took the photo March 7th handed her and looked at the image in surprise. It was indeed a giant planet covered in ice and snow.

"So this is what the planet we live on looks like. Can I really keep this photo?"

Pela asked March 7th, a mix of excitement and slight disappointment in her voice. She was excited to finally know what her home planet looked like, but disappointed that it was already covered in ice and snow.

"Of course! I have plenty of these photos!"

March 7th said with a casual smile. Pela nodded gratefully, carefully putting the photo away. She planned to share it with her good sister, Lingbao, who was Gepard's younger sister and a snow explorer.

Lingbao

"Thank you so much for the gift. Would you like me to be your guide around Belobog?"

Pela asked with a grateful smile, her impression of everyone improving.

"We appreciate your offer, Miss Pela, but we were just planning on a brief tour to see the sights. We've been through a lot today and are quite tired. So, we'll just look around a bit and then head back to the Goethe Hotel to rest,"

Theresa said with a smile. Pela nodded upon hearing this.

"Alright then. I'm on duty at the plaza these past few days. You can come to me if you need anything."

"Goodbye, everyone."

Pela said with a smile. Everyone bid her farewell and watched as she slowly walked away, returning to the plaza.

"Phew, she actually wanted to tag along. We're already being careful enough~"

March 7th sighed with relief and grumbled after Pela had walked away.

"We don't need to be that careful. We haven't done anything wrong, after all. We're just wary of that somewhat suspicious Supreme Guardian,"

Dan Heng explained to everyone. March 7th nodded. She knew they hadn't done anything wrong, but she was still a bit wary and scared. After all, their Trailblaze journey hadn't started smoothly, which had made the young girl a bit flustered.

Today's beautiful picture: Cute Yunli. The watermark in the bottom right corner belongs to the artist.