Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 118 Berloberg's Past

Northern snowfields.

Beneath the endless cold wind, a raging snowstorm blankets the land, turning this world into a solitary landscape.

Two graceful figures traversed the snow-covered land, leaving behind the footprints of humankind.

"Lady Cocolia, you still don't know, what exactly is this place?" Bronya asked Cocolia, who was walking ahead of her.

Cocolia said expressionlessly, "Seven hundred years ago, this was the northern border of Beloborg, and also the ancient battlefield where Alisaland led the first Silvermane Iron Guards to resist the Legion."

“See those walls and ruins? These are remnants of the war,” Cocolia said, pointing to the nearby ruins.

"But as for now... it's just an abandoned corridor, echoing with the remnants of the old world."

"But do not be deceived by this broken appearance, Bronya. When the promise is fulfilled... this ruin will become the cradle of a new world."

Bronya sighed as she watched Cocolia's fanaticism. "Lady Cocolia, do you really believe in the promises made by the 'Star Core'? It summoned the blizzards from beyond the walls and opened the gates to the rift. It destroyed our civilization..."

Cocolia laughed dismissively, "Hmph, Bronya, it seems you still don't understand."

“The mistake our ancestors made was not embracing destruction sooner.” Cocolia’s tone grew increasingly fanatical.

“Lady Cocolia…” Bronya looked at her like this, feeling somewhat hesitant.

Cocolia ignored Bronya and continued, "From the moment the invaders from outer space arrived, this world was already condemned to death. But the Star Core... it gave us a glimmer of hope."

"A new beginning comes at a price. Erasing all traces of the old world's decay, abandoning meaningless lingering... that's the price the 'Star Core' demands."

“Once His promise is fulfilled, Bronya... we will no longer have to spend our lives guarding a wasteland. You and I will witness a new world rise from the ruins.”

"We will build a new world with our own hands."

“But Lady Cocolia, I don’t understand… If the truth is as you say, then for the past few centuries, every Guardian in power has resisted the call of the Star Core…”

"So, who made the mistake, them or you?"

Cocolia sneered, "Heh, haven't you seen it yet, Bronya? There's no right or wrong here, only human arrogance and shortsightedness."

“Our ancestors—including Alisa Rand… burned their lives to continue this civilization, and then fell silent, their memories scattered by the wind and snow.”

"They spent their lives composing hymns to praise human courage, but they never had time to gaze at the stars."

"How laughable! What a hymn to human courage! Compared to the more magnificent beings in the starry sky, a thousand years is but a drop in the ocean, and the achievements of such a tiny race are utterly worthless."

"I will not repeat their mistakes, walking down a dead end and wallowing in self-pity. If persisting is destined to be futile, then I will choose a fresh start."

Cocolia spoke with great determination, even clenching her fist.

Bronya hesitated before saying, "But, Kripper of 'Preservation'... isn't He one of the 'Grand Beings' you mentioned? Isn't it His power that has been protecting Beloberg all along?"

"'Preservation'? How utterly ridiculous! Has 'Preservation' ever even glanced at humanity? It's nothing but the builder's delusional arrogance," Cocolia said arrogantly.

"They claim to be protectors, but in the end they can't protect anyone. Can they still be called protectors?"

“When you meet the true savior of this world, you will hear a truly magnificent voice, Bronya… and then you will understand my choice,” Cocolia continued.

“But…” Bronya wanted to say something more, but was suddenly interrupted by Cocolia.

"Look, this is where the first Guardian commanded the Silvermane Iron Guards in battle. They paid a heavy price for a brief respite."

Cocolia pointed to a battlefield in the distance.

Because of the devastating cold wave, even traces left 700 years ago are still well preserved.

Bronya looked in that direction and saw that the area was full of wreckage left over from the war.

"The legion from another world was tireless, and the first guardian soon realized that flesh and blood could not possibly contend with such a terrifying enemy."

"So, in a moment of near despair... she chose to turn her gaze to the 'Star Core' and make her first wish."

"And what happened after that... you know."

Bronya's gaze held a hint of shock, but she quickly recovered. "So... the 'cold wave' is actually a disaster caused by humanity's wishes..."

She had some suspicions before coming here.

Unexpectedly, it really is true.

Cocolia couldn't help but laugh sarcastically. "Irony, isn't it? The Star Core merely fulfilled humanity's wish, yet we remained silent about its existence for the next few centuries."

"They even tried to use it to suppress the star's core... How pathetic, how laughable."

Bronya asked in confusion, "It?"

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