A low, deep female voice suddenly rang out.
The players knew who it was the moment they heard it, feeling surprised yet somewhat delighted at the same time.
Ah Xian: "Why did Himeko come? Didn't she say she was busy? Or has the Express business been taken care of?"
"Forget it, not important. What's important is the turning point."
March 7th subconsciously asked Himeko why she came.
Himeko smiled slightly.
"Leon asked me to investigate some secrets. After getting the desired results, I thought about it and came over."
"Let's get straight to the point, Miss Bronya. This world is facing an unprecedented predicament. I came here to inform you of the full picture of the situation."
"I believe that after understanding this information, as the Supreme Guardian, you will definitely be able to make a wiser decision."
"Information…?"
Bronya frowned and fell into thought.
Could it be… Topaz lied to her?
"Please tell me everything you know, Lady Himeko. I'm begging you."
Himeko nodded.
"I happen to know a friend who has some understanding of Topaz's background."
"Due to witnessing what happened to her hometown, in Topaz's eyes, this world being annexed by the company is the only way to continue civilization."
"But there is one thing she probably deliberately did not mention—"
"Not all worlds that accept the company's conditions will be saved."
As soon as these words were spoken, the vast majority of people in the office had their expressions freeze, then looked at each other.
What did "being saved" mean?
They somewhat couldn't understand.
Bronya also didn't quite understand the meaning of her words: "What do you mean by that…"
"Rebuilding a planet's ecology, a project of such enormous scale, inevitably comes with risks."
"I obtained some data from my friend. The number of planets that can truly regain vitality under the company's technological support accounts for 63% of the total number of projects."
Bronya was stunned and subconsciously asked: "Are you saying that Jarilo-VI still faces a world-ending crisis?"
"This point, let Leon explain it to you. He learned it from on-site investigation."
For a moment, all eyes converged on Leon.
The camera footage in the player's perspective was no exception.
"The hidden danger comes from the cold wave triggered by the Stellaron. You probably don't know that the energy embodiment focus of each Stellaron is different."
"To put it in the easiest way to understand, the attributes are different. The Stellaron energy of Jarilo-VI is ice."
"The cold wave that has swept this world for seven hundred years is precisely formed from the Stellaron's energy."
"After the Stellaron was sealed, these solid ice that were not formed from the native ecosystem's resources will melt over time."
"The solid ice covers at least ninety percent of this planet's area. The mountains and rivers formed by the solid ice tower into the clouds, stretching for thousands of miles."
"Once they melt and merge into the native ecosystem, it will bring enormous destruction to the ecology, triggering all kinds of disasters."
"Storms, floods, tsunamis… natural disasters with destruction power stronger each time will follow one after another."
"Until the worst situation: the land that humans rely on for survival is completely submerged."
"The arrival of this day is at most seven hundred years away."
"And the preliminary signs will appear roughly when there is no more ice and snow within a ten-thousand-mile radius of Belobog city, about two hundred years from now."
Speaking of this, Leon swept his gaze over everyone, finally landing on Bronya.
"By the way, Topaz probably doesn't know about this world's hidden danger right now. The advance survey team she brought doesn't yet possess this kind of capability."
"There is a conclusion within the company: worlds that have been eroded by a Stellaron, without the company's assistance, will without exception head toward destruction."
"Topaz deeply believes this and is also full of confidence in saving Jarilo-VI."
"But unfortunately, confidence cannot help her completely avoid the risks."
"This is also why Himeko just said that the success rate of the company rebuilding planetary ecosystems averages only around 63%."
"That's all I have to say."
All the Belobog people were dazed.
The future described by Leon, for them, stirred ripples in their hearts no different from throwing a giant boulder into a calm lake.
Seven hundred years and two hundred years—these two time nodes, to be honest, they probably wouldn't live that long.
But their descendants, generation after generation of descendants, would have to face all of this.
The disaster that had just ended not long ago told everyone that if people only lived for themselves, the world would have long since been destroyed.
They must begin to make full preparations for future generations and discuss plans to respond to the disaster.
Leon gave Himeko a signaling look.
Himeko understood.
March 7th said worriedly: "A probability of over sixty percent… it really doesn't sound very reliable…"
Himeko: "That's what the average value is like. The overall success rate of projects that Topaz herself handles is above eighty percent."
"Her business ability is undoubtedly in the top tier."
Stelle: "But as long as it's not one hundred percent, the result is nothing more than success or failure. You have to gamble either way."
"Correct."
Himeko nodded lightly.
"What we want to convey are these numbers and probabilities."
"Only by making all this information completely public and transparent can it be considered fair to you."
"In the end, the choice is still in your hands, Supreme Guardian."
Bronya was silent, lowering her gaze.
After a long while, she raised her head under the gaze of many eyes.
"Thank you, Trailblazers. Your information has allowed me to see the essence of this matter clearly."
She turned her head to look at the scenery outside the window, at the world she relied on for survival.
"No matter how beautiful Topaz's promises are, the essence of this contract is a gamble."
"As a leader, I cannot sign a contract of servitude on behalf of all the citizens of the city."
"After all, when facing disaster, the company's people can just walk away, but what about our descendants?"
"Even if the company would take our descendants away, that would be equivalent to becoming interstellar refugees, everything at the mercy of the company's disposal and arrangements…"
"Rather than selling our freedom and entrusting our fate to outsiders, it's better to rely on our own hands and feet to carve out a path to survival before the disaster arrives."
"Everyone, the Architects, the regent ministers, what do you think?"
Different voices rang out one after another.
Roughly listening, the people supporting Bronya's decision occupied the majority.
Bronya breathed a sigh of relief and showed a relieved smile.
Himeko also smiled: "Since you have already made up your mind, I no longer need to pretend to be neutral. I think your choice is correct, Bronya."
Bronya: "Everyone from the Astral Express, an idea has emerged in my mind, but realizing it requires the assistance of everyone present."
Stelle: "You say it."
Bronya: "I need some time to mobilize the residents in the city, then I must meet with Topaz."
"No matter where she is now or what she is doing, I earnestly request that you find her for me."
"If the company is still trying to seize assets belonging to Belobog, I beg everyone to stop their actions."
Himeko nodded: "Don't worry, we will find Topaz."
"The other party is one of the most troublesome forces in the galaxy, so this time I will act together with everyone."
Leon: "Splitting into two groups is more efficient. I'll stay here to assist Bronya. You go to the lower district to find Topaz."
"Sampo is a good guide; he will lead you to her."