A blood-red beam descended from the vault of the sky, tearing open half the heavens like a ruler dividing the world, measuring the scale of this tiny patch of land.
Flickering sparks danced in Bronya's gray eyes.
She had never imagined that the Fragmentum problem, which had plagued Belobog for over seven hundred years, would end so easily...
This was the first time she had truly felt the gap between Belobog and extraterrestrial civilizations.
If that bio-mecha's target had been Belobog, then they too would have become ashes upon the scorched earth in an instant, just like these Fragmentum creatures.
Bronya carefully surveyed the space Bai Heng had created. After a long while, she finally spoke.
"Why are you helping us?"
As the Supreme Guardian's resolute voice rang out, everyone snapped out of their shock and astonishment, turning their gazes toward Bai Heng and Bronya Rand.
The answer to this question was simple. Bai Heng replied calmly.
"From the Company's standpoint, if a civilization like Belobog, which believes in Preservation, were to perish while practicing Preservation, then the Company's upper management would probably be unable to show their faces."
"From a personal standpoint, Topaz wishes to save a civilization on the brink of collapse. As her friend, I should naturally contribute what little I can."
"Perhaps there is another reason as well. Miss Bronya, you bear some resemblance to my younger sister."
"Your... younger sister..." Bronya froze abruptly. Her delicate brows trembled, and even she, the Supreme Guardian, nearly lost control of her expression.
Fortunately, Cocoilia's years of instruction allowed her to retain her most basic composure at such a moment. She pressed her thin lips together and said,
"Please do not make fun of me, Mr. Bai Heng."
Bai Heng merely chuckled, offering no further explanation.
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