Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [53]

It rained.

A torrential downpour of golden light!

However, this was no ordinary rain formed from condensed water vapor and dust. Instead, it was a shower of high-quality, uniformly sized Geomarrow crystals, entirely free of mineral impurities even under close inspection.

Looking skyward at the golden cascade, there were no clouds, no spatial distortions, no visible tears in the fabric of space. Only the sudden, miraculous appearance of Geomarrow chunks, each about the size of a person’s head, falling to the ground under the pull of gravity.

Even Chen Lin hadn’t expected the synthesized Geomarrow to appear in such a dramatic fashion. As soon as he realized what was happening, he barely managed to shout, “Take cover!” before he felt a pair of pale arms loop around his waist and legs.

Instinctively, he tried to struggle, only to remember that he was just a scrawny researcher with no strength to resist. He promptly gave up.

He never thought he’d one day find himself scooped up in such a fragile pose, shielded by a woman’s embrace…

Bronya was stunned by the scene before her. It wasn’t until a chunk of Geomarrow crashed down by her feet, followed by Chen Lin’s urgent warning to take cover, that she snapped out of her daze and instinctively retreated toward the nearest building.

But just as she lifted her foot, she thought of the vulnerable young man beside her.

In such a dangerous moment, Mentor isn’t moving to protect himself—he’s prioritizing everyone else’s safety with his warning. Such selflessness…

And yet my first reaction was to flee!

The gap between herself and her mentor was far too wide. Clearly, there was still so much for her to learn…

Don’t be fooled by Bronya’s delicate appearance—her strength was formidable. Even as a woman, her combat skills in the military were unmatched, capable of taking on multiple elite Silvermane officers at once.

Carrying Chen Lin in her arms didn’t hinder her movements at all. With ease, she dashed toward the nearest building, followed closely by Pela and several elderly researchers with an air of ethereal wisdom.

Once inside, Bronya immediately inspected Chen Lin’s condition.

Perhaps in her mind, she could endure dozens of hits from the Geomarrow rain without much trouble, but her respected mentor wasn’t as tough-skinned. Even a minor impact might cause him significant harm.

The elderly researchers also approached to check on Chen Lin, but after exchanging glances, they collectively decided to step aside. They began discussing the miraculous Geomarrow rain outside, all while shooing away younger researchers who had gathered to gawk.

“What are you standing around for? Start observing this phenomenon! When you get back, I expect a 50,000-word report from each of you. Fail that, and say goodbye to your year-end bonuses!”

At this, the younger researchers wasted no time. Nothing was more important than their careers and paychecks. They eagerly crowded forward, documenting every aspect of the Geomarrow rain with intense focus.

Meanwhile, Chen Lin awkwardly wriggled out of Bronya’s embrace. Though his smile remained natural, internally, he was dying of secondhand embarrassment.

“Thank you, I’m fine. I just didn’t expect the Geomarrow to manifest like this…”

“As long as you’re okay, Mentor. I can take a few hits without a problem—what matters is that you’re unharmed.”

Relieved to confirm his safety, Bronya hesitated briefly before retracting her hands and resuming her usual stoic expression. “I’ll… go analyze the Geomarrow now.”

Before her words even finished, she had already jogged to the staircase, casually picking up glowing fragments of Geomarrow and inspecting them with a natural grace.

Watching this, Pela sighed.

“Sir, how long will this Geomarrow rain last?”

“It could go on for quite a while. But honestly, this amount probably won’t last Belobog very long, will it?”

“Not at all. This few minutes’ worth might sustain Belobog for less than a week.”

As an intelligence officer, Pela had an encyclopedic knowledge of Belobog’s statistics. Many critical details were etched into her memory, ready for use at a moment’s notice.

Kneeling on the ground, she began jotting down calculations in her notebook.

“Based on a millennium of energy consumption reports, the average monthly Geomarrow requirement per capita in Belobog is 17.4 kilograms. Energy department regulations stipulate that Geomarrow with a purity above 60% is considered a standard-grade mineral. Rough estimates suggest this rain could last us approximately 5.2 days, with a margin of error of 0.3 days.”

“Should I summon more?”

“If it’s possible, then yes. From a rational standpoint, the more, the better!”

“Alright, let’s keep it coming.”

The current batch of Geomarrow had only consumed 3 units of Chen Lin’s mineral resources. Since Pela said more was better, why not let the miraculous rain continue?

Chen Lin turned back to ask, “Would flooding the area be a problem?”

“Not at all! Geomarrow is the priority—buildings are trivial!”

…

Meanwhile, in Cocolia’s chambers, the spacious room echoed with faint coughing before the sound of footsteps entering could be heard.

“Lady Cocolia!”

“Sebas… how long was I asleep?”

“All morning and through noon, my lady. The doctor examined you and said you were likely overworked and needed rest.”

“I see.”

Lying on her bed, Cocolia covered her face with her hand. She couldn’t remember the last time she had slept so soundly.

No nightmares of Belobog turning into a frozen wasteland. No grief over losing her beloved daughter to disaster. No oppressive burden of civilization’s survival. No maddening whispers clouding her mind.

But now, she felt so weak—so powerless that she instinctively doubted her ability to control anything. Even the strength she once gained through her pact now seemed like a distant memory, heavy with sorrow.

No! I must find out what’s happening.

Calming herself, her thoughts turned to the Stellaron. Something had severed her connection to it, and uncovering the truth was her most urgent priority.

It had all come so suddenly—too suddenly for her to process.

Yet before heading out, Cocolia routinely asked her butler about the day’s events.

“Has anything happened today?”

“Yes, my lady. I was just about to report to you.”

“Go on,” Cocolia said, sitting up straight.

The butler, brimming with excitement, replied, “There has been a major development. For some reason, the research division is experiencing a downpour of Geomarrow. It’s been raining non-stop, and those inside cannot leave while outsiders cannot enter. The Silvermane Guards retrieved some samples from the perimeter, and testing revealed unprecedented levels of purity. Truly, Qlipoth above—Belobog is saved!”

Hearing this, Cocolia froze, a faint sweetness rising in her throat. Her vision darkened, and with a thud, she collapsed unconscious.

“Lady Cocolia!”

Chaos erupted once again in the chamber…

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T/N: lmaooo but but but what about the underworld

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