Chapter 33: The Truth of Jarilo-VI—A Colossal Robot Awakens!
Clara’s Plea
“Mr. Svarog… please, stop pushing yourself. Can you tell everyone what you know?”
“You always said you’d grant all my wishes, right? My biggest wish now is for everyone to come together—
Like a family.”
Her voice was soft but
filled with conviction.
“I’ve learned something over time…
The results of [calculations] don’t always bring happiness.”
“Even if people know that the world beyond this cage isn’t beautiful—
They still want to take a look outside.”
Standing beside
Svarog
, Clara’s
sincerity
was evident.
By
logical standards
—
A
robot
like Svarog wouldn’t
easily abandon its programmed directives.
“To bend the will of steel with words?”
“Impossible.”
But Clara and Svarog
were different.
They weren’t
master and servant.
They weren’t
a mere partnership.
They were
family.
Himeko was
intrigued.
“How did they first meet?
How did they become like this?”
She could tell—
their story must be extraordinary.
Svarog’s Decision
’
[Evaluation System Rebooting… Reboot Successful.]
“Processing Variables…
Variable One: Clara’s Request.
Variable Two: The Foreigners’ Intentions.”
’
[Assessment Updated]
Decision-making transferred to the foreigners.
Access to [Stellaron] information granted.
The Hidden Truth of Jarilo-VI
A
series of historical images
began to play—
Projecting a
burning past
long kept secret.
From the
2nd-generation Guardian
, the Stellaron’s influence had already begun.
Researchers had
discovered the truth
—
It was the
first Guardian, Alisa Rand
, who had
activated the Stellaron
—
Plunging the planet into an eternal frost.
But
each generation of Guardians
chose to
bury the truth.
“To protect the city’s stability—
They hid everything.
Secretly, they searched for
a way to destroy the Stellaron
—
But
every attempt ended in failure.
A Perfect Match
Everything matched
Dan Heng’s logs.
But the
logs only mentioned
—
“We reached an agreement with Svarog and obtained information about the Stellaron.”
Reality, however, was
far more turbulent.
A long, arduous negotiation.
A
truth concealed for generations.
“There aren’t many slides,
but they reveal the full story of Jarilo-VI’s history.
Himeko sighed.
“Both the Stellaron and the Antimatter Legion…
Their presence has been devastating for this planet.”
A Flicker of Hope
Welt adjusted his glasses.
“Even so—
This small planet still carries strong will and hope.”
“Given time…
These young people may grow into truly remarkable individuals.”
Himeko nodded.
“Flowers that bloom in hardship are always the strongest and most beautiful.”
A Disturbance—A Giant Awakens
’
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
Himeko’s
computer
suddenly
flashed red alerts.
Both she and Welt immediately turned to
the satellite display.
“It’s a high-energy reaction from Jarilo-VI!”
They had been
so focused on playing the game
—
They had
forgotten to monitor the planet!
A Mountain-Sized Machine
On the
satellite feed
—
A
colossal, mountain-like machine
was
rising from the snow.
Its
towering steel frame
loomed over the landscape.
Massive mechanical claws
emerged from beneath the ice.
Its
face began to glow
—a cold, calculating light.
“A giant robot?”
Welt’s
eyes lit up.
Then—
He
quickly adjusted his glasses, regaining composure.
“It must be a construct left behind by the Architects.
Its scale exceeds normal operational limits…
I need to contact March and the others immediately.”
Communication Breakdown
Himeko
attempted a transmission—
But all she got was
static.
“The Stellaron’s interference is too strong.
We won’t be able to contact them for now.”
Welt Takes Action
Welt
stood up.
“I’ll go.”
“If the situation spirals out of control—
I’ll step in.”
His
gaze lingered on the satellite image.
“I want to see this machine up close.
Cough—
I mean, this ‘Architectural Relic.’”
Himeko chuckled.
“Alright. I’ll leave it to you.”
Himeko’s Countermove
Himeko wasn’t
about to sit idle.
She
activated the satellite cannon
—
BOOM!
A
precise orbital strike
landed
on the machine.
Just enough to
stall its movements.
She
wanted to buy time
for the Trailblazers.
The Real Threat
The
machine was powerful
—
But the
true danger
was
Cocolia.
She was
changing.
Her
body was warping
—losing human features.
The
Stellaron’s energy was corrupting her.
The
satellite’s visuals were distorted.
Himeko tried to
zoom in on Cocolia’s transformation—
But the
blizzard covered most of the image.
She sighed.
At least
Welt was heading down.
She wasn’t worried about
her teammates’ safety.
The
only regret?
She wouldn’t be able to
watch the battle in real-time.
A Bold Thought
“Wait a minute.”
She glanced at her
open game.
“I still have
Honkai: Star Rail
here.”
“The story is now synced to March’s real-life events.”
“If I keep playing…
I might actually witness this battle in-game!”
She hesitated.
If that were
true—
Then this game wasn’t
just reflecting reality.
It was
predicting the future.
Himeko took a sip of coffee.
Then, she
focused on progressing the game.
“Let’s see—
How will this game depict the upcoming battle?”