Starry Sky Railway: Twin Origins

Chapter 39 The Base in the Snowstorm

Hearing Xi'er's words, the old man frowned slightly, then asked Lin Qiong and the others with a puzzled look, "Oh? Then why did you go to so much trouble to come here to find the 'Earth Fire'?"

When asked by the old man, Dan Heng stepped forward and answered, "We came here to search for something called a 'Star Core'..."

Afterwards, Danheng told the old man and Xier everything that had happened and his desire to find the "Star Core".

Lin Qiong, Xing, and March 7th acted as straight men on the sidelines, especially when Dan Heng recounted the part about meeting Cocolia and then being wanted by Cocolia.

The three people kept adding details from the side, and even exaggerated some of the more thrilling moments with gestures.

This behavior left Bronya, who was in charge of capturing them, speechless.

After hearing the whole story, Seele laughed until tears almost came to her eyes. "Haha, I didn't expect you guys to put on such a show up there. It was truly spectacular!"

After saying that, Seele gently wiped the corner of her eye, turned to Bronya, and said to her in a mocking tone:

"To lead a team to arrest people without understanding the cause and effect of the matter, just because you hear the High Warden's order, is really in line with the style of you Silvermane Iron Guards!"

“…” Upon hearing this, Bronya did not refute, but simply lowered her head and fell into silence.

During her time in the lower district, the people and things she encountered constantly challenged her worldview.

Although she knew of the existence of the Lower District, she had never heard her mother mention anything about it.

Bronya had always thought that the Lower District was a thriving place, but she only realized something was wrong when her mother said that all the Silvermane Iron Guards were to be transferred back to the Upper District.

But no matter how he asked, he couldn't get a straight answer from his mother.

It wasn't until Sambo brought her here that Bronya learned what kind of lives the people in the lower districts lived.

Then, seeing that Bronya didn't react, Seele lost interest and continued the previous topic.

“I’ve never heard of that thing you call a ‘Star Core’,” Seele said, shaking her head after a moment’s thought. “But Chief Oleg might know.”

"When I met the leader, he was still the Silver Mane Iron Guard Captain in charge of security in the lower districts."

Upon hearing Seele's words, Bronya, who had been silent, suddenly raised her head and looked at the old man with a shocked expression.

She never expected that some Silvermane Iron Guards would remain in the lower district, and even become the leader of the resistance organization.

Upon hearing this, the old man, whom Seele called Oleg, shook his head and said, "This 'Star Core' you're talking about... I've never heard of it either."

“However, I can help you find out what you’re looking for.” Amidst the regretful expressions of Lin Qiong and the others, Oleg continued, “But it’s getting late, so we can discuss the specifics tomorrow.”

"You should go back to town and rest for the night. I'll arrange for you to stay at the best hotel in town."

Upon hearing that they would have to stay in a hotel again, March 7th couldn't help but shudder. "Sigh, I'm almost developing a phobia of staying in hotels."

"Aren't we going to wake up to find ourselves surrounded again?" Hoshino asked hesitantly, seemingly also developing some aversion to staying in hotels.

Seeing March 7th and Star's reaction, Oleg laughed heartily, patting his chest with a smile and saying, "Don't worry, we're not that liar, the current 'Great Guardian'..."

Before she could finish speaking, Bronya suddenly took a step forward, her high heels clicking crisply on the ground.

"Shut up! I will not allow you to insult the Guardian in front of him!"

Seeing Bronya's reaction, the smile on Oleg's face gradually faded.

“Girl from the upper district, what I’m about to say may sound harsh, but it’s all true.”

Under Bronya's hostile gaze, Oleg continued, "You can go ask around in town. Not to mention the adults, even the children don't believe the current 'High Guardian.'"

"Enough! Stop talking!" Bronya clenched her fists, her face full of displeasure. "You simply don't understand the Guardian..."

Oleg shook his head and sighed softly, "Well, I respect your request. Let's not talk about it anymore. Making things too tense won't be good for either of us."

"Everyone, go back and rest first. As for you... Iron Guard girl, I'd like to have a private talk with you tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Bronya nodded and agreed to Oleg's invitation to speak with her alone the next day.

Panyan Town, at the entrance of the Goethe Hotel.

Seele led everyone to the entrance of what looked like an inn.

“We’re here.” Seele said, pointing to the building with two golden lamps embedded in the wall by the entrance. “This is the best inn in our town.”

"You can rest here for the night. I will come to take you to see the chief tomorrow at noon."

After saying goodbye, Seele walked towards an intersection and disappeared from everyone's sight.

After Xi'er left, Lin Qiong raised one hand and said, "You guys go and rest first, I'm going to take a walk around the neighborhood."

"Do you know the way by yourself? Do you want us to go with you?" March 7 asked worriedly.

"Oh, it's alright, I already know how to get around here." Lin Qiong quickly waved his hand and refused when he heard that everyone wanted to come along.

Because he can't have too many people with him when he goes to do something, otherwise a fight will definitely break out.

After saying that, Lin Qiong walked into a small alley under everyone's watchful eyes.

After circling through the alleyways, he returned to the Goethe Hotel and observed the situation from a distance.

After confirming that his companions had entered the inn, Lin Qiong quickly ran towards the left-hand intersection leading to Rivet Town.

Then, relying on his memory, Lin Qiong quickly passed through Rivet Town and came to a place completely different from the dark underground after going through a narrow tunnel.

The area was shrouded in a thick, gray fog, and snowflakes drifted slowly down from the sky, covering the ground completely.

In the distance, one could faintly see a mansion with lights on; that was Lin Qiong's destination—Swarovski's residence.