Beep beep beep!
A message notification sounded on my phone.
[ Seele: Star, I heard you went back to Belobog?]
[ Seele: Please reply to my message when you have time, it's urgent]
[Star: [ Pom-Pom Probe. jpg]]
"Huh? It's Seele! She's messaging us at this hour, what happened?" March 7th chimed in.
Before Xing could even ask why, Seele sent a series of messages, showing that she was really in a hurry.
[ Seele: A group of strange guys suddenly came down to the lower levels and took over the Great Mine. I asked Bronya, and she told me not to get into a conflict with them.]
[ Seele: But... we can't let them bully the miners, so [ Wildfire ] and the Silvermane Guards have already clashed with them.]
[ Seele: Those guys' weapons are too advanced, flashy, and incredibly powerful. We can't stop them at all. The only ones with improved weapons are the Silvermane Guards on the front lines...]
[ Seele: I really had no other choice but to message you for help]
[Star: Hang in there, we're coming!]
"... What? People from the company have already started causing trouble in the Underworld?"
March 7th's lips twitched slightly. He knew he couldn't trust the company representative's words. "Damn it, they were just saying they'd consider the well-being of the people of Belobog... You can't believe a single word these corporate capitalists say!"
"Let's go save the day." Xing took out her mimicry baseball bat. This was her first time playing against someone from the company, and she was actually a little excited.
"Sigh~ I'll never jinx it again... I'm in absolutely no mood for chivalry right now!"
"Forget it, complaining won't help, we still have to help... Let's go support Seele and the others."
"Oh oh oh! Sing a song of resistance!!!"
The camera cuts to the Underworld, Boulder Town.
Returning to this familiar place, Ye Yan couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions. But then he saw Fulisina still holding Numby in her arms, trying to feed it milk tea...
Can you drink milk tea from Warp Trotter?
"Would you like to visit the Great Mine?"
It's a rare treat that Blake and Fulisina are visiting Jarilo-VI; it would be a shame not to explore the area properly.
They were planning to develop Jarilo-VI as a second Church. Hmm... considering their positions, wouldn't this be considered a high-level leadership inspection?
As for the company employees stationed in the former mining area... to be honest, they were a bit of an eyesore.
While Ye Yan was still debating whether to use the [ Veil of Eternal Night ] stealth skill, Fulisina had already walked over with Numby.
"Etc..."
When the two employees saw Numby in her arms, they first exchanged glances. With such a close relationship with Director Topaz's pet, she was definitely not someone they could afford to mess with.
"Ah..."
Watching Fulisina's retreating figure, Ye Yan fell into deep thought. He hadn't gotten on the bus yet!
Fine, let Fulisina do whatever she wants.
Let's go watch a boxing match at Fight Club instead...
As soon as Ye Yan turned around, he met the surprised gazes of March 7th and Xing.
" Teacher Ye Yan?! What are you doing here!"
Before He could explain, Xing and March 7th started making things up in their own minds.
"Waaaaah~ I knew Teacher Ye Yan was still worried about us, I'm so touched."
"I misunderstood you." Xing patted Him on the shoulder.
Ye Yan:...
What's with this damn guilt?!
"I almost forgot... Teacher Ye Yan, something terrible has happened to Belobog!"
Over the next few minutes, March 7th and Xing took turns recounting the events that had occurred during this period for Ye Yan.
" Jarilo-VI is in imminent danger, what should we do...?"
"Let's deal with the situation in the mining area first," Ye Yan advised. "Leave the messengers sent by the company to the Church."
"Don't worry, if the Interastral Peace Corporation uses this as a pretext to start a war with the Church, then only the former will suffer."
The relationship between predators has always been like this. No matter how powerful the Interastral Peace Corporation is, it can't move [ Preservation ] Qlipoth. Compared to the Church, its only advantage is in terms of numbers and economy. To put it bluntly, it's just a loyal sycophant of the Wall-Building Brothers.
Ye Yan handed the Amber Hammer to Blake, then told him to throw it into the company. He said, "See if those executives cause a huge uproar, and that'll be the end of it."
Afterwards, Xing and March 7th went to find Seele was not far away.
" Seele!"
It's worth mentioning that by this time on March 7th, they had already changed their clothes.
Wearing a formal dress at this time is definitely inappropriate; what if you get into a conflict with company employees and it gets dirty?
"Is anyone injured?" Xing was the first to ask about the condition of the wounded.
"No one was seriously injured, just a few of the [ Wildfire ] brothers got minor scrapes. The enemy didn't kill us... thankfully."
Seele said with a hint of resentment, "Those guys' weapons, and the mechs they pilot, are far more powerful than ours!"
"Look at those two in black. They've been guarding the mine entrance since earlier, not letting anyone in or out. They think they can bully everyone just because they're better equipped! Who do you think you are!"
The two company employees stationed at the entrance to the mine remained silent, completely ignoring Seele.
"Can't you even speak properly? Ugh, so annoying!"
Does anyone know what the situation is like inside the mine?
Xing transforms his baseball bat into a telescope in an attempt to observe the situation inside the mine.
"A few miners did run out in a panic earlier... They said the entire mining area has been taken over by those guys in black."
"Those guys, they're talking about [asset appraisal]... but they're really just harassing the normal lives of people in the Underworld!" Seele, hands on her hips, clearly dissatisfied with the company's actions.
"So... do the three of you want to teach them a lesson, or embark on a thrilling adventure infiltrating the mines?"
Ye Yan offered an option: regarding the situation in the mining area... he guessed that Fulisina had already gone to the Robot Settlement, and he would need to help deal with that as well.
"In the past, we would definitely have chosen to keep a low profile, but these guys in the company are being far too arrogant in encroaching on the Underworld! They must be severely punished!"
As March 7th was being discussed, Seele, with her straightforward style, arrived in front of the company employees.
"Hey, you two! Can't you understand human language or are you tongue-dead? If you know what's good for you, get out of my way!"
Meanwhile, the Robot Settlement
"Hi! Mr. Svarog, right? Then this cute little girl next to you... must be Clara!"
Topaz greeted them warmly.
"Hello, sister. May I ask who you are...?"
"Hello, my name is Topaz! I'm here to talk to Mr. Svarog about something..."
" Clara, go back to the mansion and wait for me." Svarog blocked her way.
Clara was stumped. "Huh? But Mr. Svarog... I just left the mansion not long ago. If there are guests..."
She was neither a guest nor a friend.
"Go back and wait for me, Clara. Everything will be alright, don't worry."
After Clara left, Topaz let out a soft hum:
"Hmm~ It seems my source was right: an unbreakable bond has been formed between the large robot and the little girl... What a heartwarming story!"
Svarog stared intently at the logo on Topaz's shirt. "That's the symbol of [ Interastral Peace Corporation ]. Why are you here?"
After saying that, a hint of joy appeared in Topaz's eyes.
"It seems that talking to you allows me to temporarily forget about all the formalities, which is great."
" Jarilo-VI... Ah, does this term sound familiar? Anyway, it refers to this planet beneath our feet... It will soon become the property of [the company]."
"No one can reverse this outcome. You can't, those [ Nameless ] can't, and no faction in the galaxy can..."
As Topaz was speaking, a voice came from behind her.
"Hmm? I seem to remember that Jarilo-VI has already joined the [ Church of Eternity ]?"
"It seems I have an extra Remembrance compared to this lady..."