Starry Sky Railway: Twin Origins

Chapter 65 Bronya's Choice

Seele's giant scythe gleamed coldly as she swiftly slashed towards Cocolia's neck.

At this moment, time seemed to stretch out countless times, and everyone's heartbeat and breath seemed to freeze at this moment.

"Chong-"

Amidst the flying sparks and ice shards, a crystal-clear ice spear appeared in Cocolia's hand without her noticing.

She raised her spear and steadily caught Seele's swift attack. At that moment, the blade of the scythe was only a few centimeters away from Cocolia's neck.

No matter how hard Seele tried, her scythe seemed to be firmly locked, unable to move forward even an inch.

"Hmph, not bad ability, but that's all!" Cocolia snorted coldly, her icy words filled with disdain for Seele.

At the same time, she slowly raised her unarmed hand, and a brand-new ice spear instantly materialized in her hand.

Upon seeing this, Seele's pupils constricted sharply, and a strong sense of crisis surged within her.

She hadn't expected that Cocolia would still have the energy to conjure a second ice spear while they were locked in a stalemate.

It seems that being chosen as the Great Guardian is not simply a matter of luck; it also requires great strength and exceptional wisdom.

Then, Cocolia swung the newly formed ice spear in her hand, the tip of the spear drawing a dazzling cold light in the air, and went straight for Seele.

Upon seeing this, Seele's alarm bells rang. She immediately pulled back the scythe that Cocolia had previously blocked, and retreated rapidly, narrowly avoiding the attack.

Seele suddenly exerted force with her legs and leaped backward, like a nimble swallow, flipping once in the air before landing steadily beside Bronya.

"Phew...troublesome guy."

After landing, Seele adjusted her breathing slightly and gently exhaled, as if releasing the pressure she felt when facing Cocolia.

Just as Cocolia was about to give chase, a sharp whooshing sound suddenly rang out, causing her to pause slightly.

Seemingly sensing something, Cocolia suddenly leaned back, and a long object whistled past her nose with a whoosh.

Cocolia looked closely and saw that it was a dark green spear with a faint, cold light gleaming at its tip.

Just as Cocolia's attention was drawn to the spear, two figures approached her at an astonishing speed.

Lin Qiong and Xing Yi flanked Cocolia from the left and right, their baseball bats emitting a blinding blue light.

At the same time, the air was filled with the sound of "whoosh whoosh whoosh" as several arrows flashing with brilliant colors followed closely behind, cutting through the snow and ice and heading straight for Cocolia.

However, facing the siege of Lin Qiong and the others, Cocolia did not show any panic. Instead, she stood calmly in place.

"That's enough, my patience is limited."

A cold glint flashed in Cocolia's eyes, like a biting winter wind, sending a chill down one's spine.

"Thump—"

Cocolia lifted her leg and slammed it to the ground. The sound of her high heels hitting the ground made a crisp sound that echoed across the empty platform.

As the crisp sound rang out, a fierce gust of cold wind seemed to be summoned and burst forth from Cocolia's body.

The cold wind, like an invisible wall, spread rapidly outwards from Cocolia's center.

Around Cocolia, wherever the cold wind swept through, both the ground and surrounding objects were quickly covered with a thin layer of frost.

The arrows shot at Cocolia on March 7th were blown about wildly before falling limply to the ground, unable to get even a fraction closer to her.

Even Lin Qiong and Xing, who had just rushed to Cocolia's side, were blown backward by the sudden cold wind.

This forced the two to raise their arms and tightly cover their cheeks, trying to shield themselves from the biting cold wind.

"Ouch! It's so...so cold!"

After being hit by the cold wind at close range, Lin Qiong couldn't help but gasp.

The arms he used to protect his cheeks were now covered with a thin layer of frost, and Lin Qiong could feel his hands gradually losing sensation.

A chilling sensation ran through his skin, as if countless tiny silver needles were constantly pricking him.

"Wow, is Cocolia really that strong?"

Lin Qiong forced out these words through gritted teeth, enduring the frostbite on his hands.

His hands were trembling uncontrollably, and his whole body was shivering slightly in the cold wind.

And Xing, who was also affected by the cold wind at close range, was not much better off.

At this moment, her face turned pale, and her body was covered with a layer of frost, making her look as if she had been painted with a layer of pure white.

If the two hadn't been blessed by "exploration," they might have turned into ice sculptures by now.

After releasing the cold wind, Cocolia ignored Lin Qiong and the others, and instead focused her attention back on Bronya.

"Come here, Bronya, come to my side."

Cocolia slowly extended her right hand to Bronya, inviting her in a gentle tone.

"Come and join me in watching over that new world."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Bronya fell into a deep silence, her head lowered, a complex emotion flickering in her eyes.

She is currently feeling lost and conflicted, like a traveler who has lost their way in the desert.

Her experiences in the lower districts showed her the strength and indomitable will that people displayed in the face of adversity.

She saw those people in tattered clothes who never gave up hope, even in the most difficult times, with smiles on their faces, always maintaining their longing and yearning for the future.

This resilience and optimism, like the warm sun in winter, deeply touched Bronya's heart.

She simply couldn't accept that, for the sake of that so-called new world, these people who were struggling to survive had to be pushed into an abyss called death.

With that thought, Bronya slowly raised her head, her eyes no longer filled with confusion, but shining with determination.

She took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind.

"Mother, I'm sorry, please forgive me for not being able to stand by your side this time."

Bronya's voice was soft, yet it reached everyone's ears clearly, filled with apology towards Cocolia.

Bronya's eyes flickered with complex emotions, after all, this was the first time she had stood on the opposite side of Cocolia—her most beloved mother.

Her hands were clenched into fists, as if she was trying to control the emotional turmoil within her.

"Our ancestors built this city amidst the wind and snow with their own hands. Even if this world is destined to fall apart, the road to its end should be paved by humankind itself—"

As she spoke, Bronya stretched out her hand and pointed to the "star core" hanging in mid-air, her eyes filled with sharpness.

"—Instead of leaving our fate to this scourge!"