Svarog

"Beep. Intruder detected." A cold, mechanical voice rang out. Svarog stood before us, his posture shifting into a defensive stance.

Beside him stood a young girl with white hair and red clothing. She spoke softly, trying to persuade him, "Mr. Svarog, I don't think they intended to trespass. They don't look like bad people..."

Seeing this, Bronya stepped forward to explain to Svarog, "Mr. Svarog, I am the successor to the current Supreme Guardian. Coming to see you in this manner was a last resort."

Upon hearing this, a red light flashed in Svarog's eyes. "Calculations indicate you should not be here at this time. Adding unknown variables: four visitors from beyond the sky. Analysis result: Pass."

"Bronya, what is your purpose in coming here?"

"We are here for the Stellaron..."

Before Bronya could finish, Svarog interrupted, "All data regarding the [Stellaron] is classified at the highest level. Unauthorized personnel are prohibited from discussing any matters related to it."

Seeing Svarog preparing for combat, Bronya hurriedly explained, "No, the situation is different now..."

Seeing this, Seele stepped forward and pulled Bronya behind her. "Look at him now. Do you really think you can reason with him? You'd better prepare yourself for a fight..."

"All your decisions are based on so-called calculations, aren't they?" Just as the situation threatened to spiral out of control, Xiao Xi spoke up. "Then why not add a new 'variable' to them?"

"A new variable?" Svarog's mechanical voice carried a hint of confusion.

"Add the power of the visitors from beyond the sky. Add the power of an Emanator of an Aeon."

"An Emanator of an [Aeon]? You are the Emanator of that Aeon?" The red light in Svarog's eyes flickered violently as he asked cautiously.

Xiao Xi stepped forward, revealing the vast, ocean-deep power of the Path within her to Svarog, and said firmly, "[Hope]. I am the Emanator of the Aeon of [Hope]."

Faced with such a staggering sight, the red light in Svarog's eyes pulsed intensely. His processor suddenly emitted a "hissing" electrical sound, as if he were under immense pressure, and wisps of white smoke began to rise from his body.

"Hey, do you think his system overloaded because the calculation volume was too high all of a sudden?" March 7th leaned in curiously, whispering to herself.

Just as everyone grew concerned, Svarog gradually returned to his normal state. His electronic eyes flashed with red light, and his voice remained steady and mechanical: "[Stellaron] is the highest secret of this planet, but after adding the variable 'Emanator' and performing complex calculations and deductions, I conclude that the 'Emanator' has the ability to resolve the Stellaron issue. Calculation complete."

"So now, can you tell us the information regarding the [Stellaron]?" Xing asked curiously after hearing Svarog's words.

"Yes. I will now display all information regarding the Stellaron for you."

Having received Svarog's confirmation, Bronya finally let out a sigh of relief. "Then thank you, Mr. Svarog."

"Requesting access to the database. Request successful..."

The images Svarog played next detailed the entire history to everyone.

The first Supreme Guardian, Alisa Rand, activated the Stellaron to resist the invasion of the Antimatter Legion, after which the Eternal Freeze descended upon Jarilo-VI.

Since then, generations of Architects and Supreme Guardians never gave up on fighting the Stellaron and dispelling the cold, but all efforts were in vain. The [Stellaron] was not something they could destroy, and as time passed, the situation slid further into the abyss.

Gradually, the consciousness of the Stellaron began to stir. It started to erode and bewitch the guardians of this planet. If the Nameless hadn't arrived, it would have succeeded by now.

After witnessing the centuries-long struggle for survival on this planet, everyone present fell into a momentary silence.

"Then now is the time to resolve the [Stellaron] disaster. According to the coordinates, the specific location of the Stellaron is..." Bronya said with a heavy, yet incredibly firm tone.

"No." Xiao Xi rubbed her temples and shook her head. "The coordinates you have are no longer useful. The [Stellaron] was scared off by me once before."

"Of course, I placed a tracking mark on it earlier. I'll just teleport everyone there now."

As Xiao Xi finished speaking, a massive teleportation array appeared beneath their feet. In an instant, everyone was transported to the top of a snow-covered mountain.

"This is the place."

Scorching golden flames emerged. Xiao Xi cast an energy shield over everyone present before flying high into the sky.

"Hum." The intense thermal energy burned away the long-lingering clouds above Jarilo-VI, and the relentless snow that had plagued the planet for years dissipated in that very moment.

In Belobog, many were drawn by the strange celestial phenomenon. Cocolia steadied the panicked crowd, "Citizens, the Nameless from the train and the countless warriors who wish for this world to improve are fighting a difficult battle for our future. Please do not panic. I believe that victory will eventually belong to us."

High in the sky, a dazzling white-gold flame burned, as brilliant and eye-catching as the sun. The flames transformed into the phantom of a phoenix. It let out a crisp cry before diving downward, piercing through the core of the Stellaron in an instant like a shooting star streaking across the horizon.

Everyone present heard a shrill, mournful cry—a sound that seemed to pierce the soul and made one's skin crawl.

Afterward, fine cracks suddenly appeared on the surface of the [Stellaron], spreading like a spiderweb. These cracks widened and extended until they covered the entire surface of the [Stellaron].

With a crisp "crack," the [Stellaron] shattered into pieces, much like broken porcelain.

March 7th stared at the scene in a daze, her mouth hanging wide open, unable to close it for a long time. She stammered, "So... so powerful. Is this the power of an Emanator of an Aeon? It shattered the Stellaron in just one hit?"

Xing nodded vigorously, a look of agreement on her face. "Yeah, with Xiao Xi around, I feel like the safety coefficient of our future Trailblazing journey has gone up quite a bit!"

"Tap." With a soft sound, Xiao Xi landed lightly on the ground. The sound of her footsteps on the snow brought everyone back to their senses. "Alright, everyone, the Stellaron issue has been resolved. Now, we can safely return to Belobog."