Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [62]

Belobog was full of leaks—in every sense of the word.

From the moment humanity first took refuge here centuries ago, figuring out how to extract minerals from underground had been one of their most pressing challenges.

Walking through the streets of Belobog, it wasn’t uncommon to encounter intersections guarded by Silvermane Guards, each leading to underground pathways. To Chen Lin, these entrances resembled underground parking lots on the surface.

Inside one dimly lit tunnel, the Trailblazers carried lamps filled with geothermal fluid as they slowly treaded the abandoned tracks.

Dan Heng held his lamp and asked, “Are we heading directly to the Underworld?”

“Yes. By now, Cocolia probably hates my guts. I’ve already wrecked most of her plans,” Chen Lin replied.

The Trailblazers all knew that Chen Lin had uncovered many of Cocolia’s secrets—one of which was related to the Stellaron and her so-called "New World Plan."

While the exact details of the plan were still unclear, Chen Lin had pieced together a troubling picture. Cocolia’s recent years of micromanagement, which had led to countless deaths among the Silvermane Guards and growing divisions among the population, all seemed to tie back to this plan and her connection with the Stellaron.

It was obvious this plan was no good.

Trailing slightly behind Chen Lin, Stelle hesitated before asking, “Why does she trust the Stellaron? As Belobog’s leader, isn’t that clearly the wrong choice?”

“Mhm, mhm!” March nodded enthusiastically like a pecking chick. “And that whole thing with Serval was just as bizarre! How could she distrust her closest allies but place her faith in something created by an Aeon of Destruction? Ugh, it makes me so mad!”

Walking ahead, Dan Heng stroked his chin in thought. “I’d guess it has to do with Belobog’s current situation…”

“That’s possible,” Chen Lin agreed. “Pela told me that Belobog’s underground mines are nearing exhaustion. They’ve only got enough energy reserves left to last a few decades. It’s not an exaggeration to say they might be the last generation of humans here.”

Hearing this, Chen Lin couldn’t help but feel the immense pressure weighing on Belobog’s leadership.

Once, they had lived peacefully on this planet. But when the Stellaron fell, it brought the Antimatter Legion in its wake. After finally using the Stellaron’s power to fend off the Legion, the Stellaron itself became the planet’s greatest threat.

Rifts, ice, subzero temperatures…

Over 700 years of desperate resistance had reduced Belobog’s population from over a million to less than 200,000. It was a tragedy beyond words.

Without external intervention, Belobog truly stood no chance against the Stellaron. Their technology was outdated, their population too small—a comeback seemed nearly impossible.

Chen Lin sighed deeply before speaking in a serious tone. “That may be true, but the people of Belobog have always fought with everything they had to survive. Their unyielding resistance proves they refuse to bow to the ice and monsters of the outside world. While Cocolia may be the Supreme Guardian, she has no right to trample on the centuries-old will of her people. That’s no different from a leader selling out their nation to invaders!”

“Uh… Lin, isn’t this kind of… not really our problem?” March mumbled, scratching her head.

“No.”

Before Chen Lin could respond, Dan Heng spoke up. “March, the Supreme Guardian may lead Belobog, but Belobog belongs to its people. As a leader, she’s betrayed the trust of her citizens and has become the greatest obstacle in our mission to seal the Stellaron. It’s not just about the Stellaron anymore—Chen Lin wants to save Belobog from disaster. And for that, I fully support him.”

“Lin always says, ‘Saving a life is worth more than building a seven-story pagoda.’ I heard him say it when he was chatting with Bronya and Pela a few nights ago—I was eavesdropping from outside the window,” Stelle declared, raising a finger as if delivering a moral lesson.

Chen Lin smacked the back of her head.

“You little sneak, and you’re proud of it?”

Stelle grinned sheepishly. “Ehehe~ (＞v＜)☆”

March’s face lit up in realization. “Oh, I get it now! Lin, you’re so kind!”

“Cough, cough… it’s nothing, really. Just a small gesture,” Chen Lin replied modestly, though inwardly, he added, And Cocolia’s relationship with me is so terrible there’s no way I could use trade to sway her...

“If we take down that awful woman, Bronya will definitely take her place! Bronya’s so kind—she’d never stop us from sealing the Stellaron. Once she becomes the Supreme Guardian, Belobog will thrive, and we can move on to our next mission!”

March, who had finally connected all the dots, practically bounced with excitement. It was a rare moment of clarity for her, given how she often felt left out during Dan Heng and Chen Lin’s cryptic discussions.

Most of her days followed a simple cycle: wake up, eat, play, sleep. Whenever she tried to understand Chen Lin’s plans, he’d initially explain them in detail, throwing in complex knowledge she couldn’t grasp. Eventually, he stopped explaining and would just pat her head with a kind smile, saying, Goodnight, Makka Pakka.

Following the principle of if you don’t understand it, don’t overthink it, March decided to just follow Chen Lin’s lead. Whatever he pointed at, she’d shoot at, earning his frequent praise as the “best bro for a brawl.”

Now, for once, she felt like she was finally catching up, and the realization filled her with joy!

Dan Heng, Stelle, and Chen Lin: “…”

March looked at the others curiously. “What? Did I say something wrong? Bronya’s going to be the next Supreme Guardian, right?”

Dan Heng replied evenly, “Maybe.”

Stelle shrugged. “Probably.”

Chen Lin put an arm around her shoulders and reassured her, “Don’t listen to them. Your reasoning is spot on—Bronya is the rightful heir. The position of Supreme Guardian belongs to her!”

Dan Heng paused before adding, “I take back what I said—it has to be Bronya.”

Stelle nodded firmly. “Since Lin says so, I’ll take it back too. Definitely Bronya.”

“So, we’re going underground…”

“We’re going underground to rally the people, expose Cocolia’s schemes, and help Bronya become the Supreme Guardian. We’ll also improve relations between Belobog’s upper and lower levels,” Chen Lin said with a smile. “March, you’ll be a hero of Belobog, remembered in history books and by generations of children!”

March’s eyes sparkled. “That sounds so cool and noble! Usually, when Dan Heng and I solve Stellaron problems, we’re fugitives!”

Chen Lin’s smile remained. “March, once we’re in the Underworld, you might have to endure some hardships as our hero. Can you handle that?”

“No problem, leave it to me! Lin, you’re such a good person—I’ll follow your lead!”

“…”

Dan Heng opened his mouth as if to say something, then closed it again.

Clatter…

A small stone tumbled down the slope into the mining pit.

They hadn’t gone far when Dan Heng sensed something. He suddenly conjured his spear and hurled it toward the darkness ahead.

Almost simultaneously, Chen Lin tore open a rift above his head, summoning several dark antimatter lances that loomed menacingly in the direction Dan Heng had attacked. At the same time, he drew his rifle and took aim.

“Who’s there?!” Dan Heng demanded, his voice cold and sharp.

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T/N: im using my clairvoyance, its sampo

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