"Why are you making such a big deal out of it... that's the most unbearable thing about you."
"What I mean is, Seele —I envy you a little. Ever since I can remember, my daily life has been a cycle of reading, etiquette, and training."
Every day, someone reminds me: "Remember your identity, Bronya," "This violates the Architects ' teachings, Bronya," "A lady should not utter such vulgar words, Bronya "...
"Some people might envy this kind of life, but I feel... uneasy. Spending your whole life repeating the same few things, with all your goals set by others... you probably can't imagine that feeling, right?"
Seele wasn't focused on the sentence, "I really can't imagine it. But I'm more concerned about what vulgar thing you said."
Bronya remained silent, having made up her mind, and then replicated the design for Seele once more:
"I represent the will of the Architects, and I'm going to shove a gun down your nose!"
Hearing this, Seele couldn't help but laugh, "Hahaha, that's it? It's like scratching an itch through a boot, not satisfying at all. Looks like I'll have to teach you a few slang terms before you go back."
"Never mind."
"Hey~ at least it's more exciting than poking someone's nose..."
Bronya has received professional training, so she certainly wouldn't use the kind of vulgar language that Seele thinks she uses.
"I never imagined I'd be having a heart-to-heart talk with the future Guardian here," Seele remarked.
"I've hardly ever seen anyone from the Upper District growing up; I've only heard stories from adults. I thought you were all arrogant and aloof guys."
"I've heard from several veterans of the Silvermane Guards that before the quarantine order was issued, there was no difference between the upper and lower ranks. Everyone ate the same food, talked about the same things, and celebrated the same holidays."
"Although our generation grew up in different environments... when it comes to the joys and sorrows of life, and the bonds between people, these precious emotions are still universal."
Bronya said firmly, "If there could be a bridge to connect the upper and lower levels again... we could definitely return to that era when we were one, standing shoulder to shoulder against the Eternal Freeze and the Fragmentum."
"You mean Xing and the others... Their arrival, in my opinion, is indeed a [turning point]." This wasn't the main point Seele wanted to make:
"But unlike you, I can't come up with so many profound truths. However, if this is the future you want to see, I'm willing to build this bridge with you."
Thank you, Seele. Your trust means a lot to me.
Seele, with her high offense and low defense, was immediately provoked and quickly changed the subject. "Speaking of which, what are you planning to do next? What you heard from Svarog must have had a significant impact on you, right?"
"After the story Mr. Ye Yan showed me last night, I thought I had matured and was mentally prepared... but still..."
Blake, who was listening intently, detected the keyword, suddenly looked up, and a mysterious smile appeared on his lips.
Hmm, maybe we should just persuade them to join the Church, even though they're a bit weak... and might not have suitable positions.
"As long as I remain the heir to the Guardians, I will inevitably come to know the truth."
"But why did my mother hide all this from me? Why did she make me hunt down outsiders who know the true nature of the [ Stellaron ]? She even fabricated a crime related to the [ Eternity ] Aeon. I don't understand..."
"After much thought, there's only one thing I can do now, and that's to ask her directly and get to the bottom of it." Bronya's gaze grew even more resolute.
"You... wait, you're not really going? You're going alone? No way, that's too much..."
Before the words were even finished, a bone-chilling cold suddenly spread around the two of them. Bronya was the first to react and drew her sidearm from her waist.
"Who's there?!"
Once the chill had dissipated, Blake appeared before them.
"Would you like to be led the way, sir?" He had somehow donned a top hat and curtsied to Bronya and Seele.
Upon seeing an unfamiliar face, Seele immediately became wary. "Who are you?"
"Ah... I'm sorry, my appearance was too sudden and may have startled these two beautiful ladies." Blake quickly admitted his mistake, bowing to them in apology, having embarrassed the two women.
"Let's start over, shall we?" Blake composed himself, and once again a holy light shone upon the ruins of the orphanage.
"Tsk, where did that light come from?"
" Blake Hale, Church Chair the Eternity Church, it is an honor to meet you both. This is the Church's landmark; welcome."
After Blake finished speaking, he took two bars of soap out of his pocket and placed them in Bronya's and Seele's hands with a sincere expression.
"Soap?"
Seele was dumbfounded. Why was this guy giving her soap...? Was he some kind of potential pervert?!
"This is just a kind gesture from me, please accept it," Blake explained, as if he could hear what Seele was thinking.
" The Church of Eternity..."
After much explanation, Bronya and Seele finally believed Blake's identity.
" Church Chair? What nonsense! Judging by your attire... you don't seem to be a local. So what's with this soap?!"
" Church specialty."
"What a bizarre Church." Seele looked at Bronya, who remained silent.
"Why aren't you saying anything?" Seele asked bluntly.
"Um..." Bronya bit her lip. This Chair didn't seem to be with Ye Yan and the others, so there was only one possibility.
Recalling yesterday's events, she seemed to have said many things that slandered the [ Eternity ] Aeon... Could this Chair be here to demand an explanation?
Blake sensed something was on Bronya's mind from her expression and spoke first:
"Don't misunderstand, miss. I'm not here to demand an explanation... However, you can consider me a companion of the Lord of the Trailblaze."
I think Trailblaze Eternity one big family, Blake I really hope the Astral Express crew can visit the Church. I feel we'd get along really well!
"I have already learned of yesterday's events in the Upper District. The ignorant and foolish guardian was misled by the Stellaron and uttered words harmful to Him."
If it were the Bronya of the past, upon hearing someone insult her mother, she would have definitely sent the person to jail to await trial.
But now, she seems to have no reason to refute what Blake said.
"No need to worry, I have important matters to attend to... I will not be at war with that guardian for the time being."
Blake pointed to the Fragmentum Monsters roaming the streets below. "See those mindless bastards? This planet has been ravaged by the Antimatter Legion of Destruction and the Fragmentum. The Church has always been happy to help."
"Out of courtesy, I will first help the Supreme Guardian eliminate all the evil spirits as an apology to that person. She should be grateful that I will not judge her afterward."
Compared to Jarilo-VI, it was the fact that the Xianzhou Luofu was being targeted by the [ Destruction ] forces that concerned Blake more.
"Having overheard your conversation, I can send this young lady back to the Upper District." Blake snapped his fingers, and a portal radiating holy light appeared beside him.
"Well... seeing that you two still have more to say, I won't disturb you any longer. Farewell, perhaps."
After Blake left, Bronya continued their previous conversation.
"I've made up my mind, Seele. I am Lady Cocolia's daughter, and that will never change."
"Whether as a daughter or Silvermane Guards, I must fulfill my responsibility to offer advice face-to-face."
Bronya...
Seele could say anything more, Bronya took out a letter and handed it to her.
"Here, Seele. Please give this to those outsiders for me. If I fail to reunite with you... they'll know what to do."
"... Okay, I understand. You know what you want to do, so no matter how much I object, it's pointless. Just remember one thing: if you encounter any danger, I will risk my life to save you!"
"Okay, then I'll wait for you."