Starry Sky Railway: Twin Origins

Chapter 66 Creation Engine

Bronya's words pierced through the ice and snow, drowning out the howling wind; her voice echoed across the empty platform, filled with unwavering determination.

As she pointed to the "star core" hanging on the strange device and called it the seed of calamity, the atmosphere around her gradually became eerie.

The "star core" began to flash with a strange light, as if it were breathing, and each alternation of light seemed to be telling some mysterious language.

"Cocolia... Come... Let go of the past and embrace the power."

A flood of chaotic noise rushed into Cocolia's mind.

"Only strength can give you new hope; only through destruction can you be reborn."

These noises intertwined, forming a tempting torrent that constantly eroded her will.

"Hmph...I see. Is this your choice, Bronya?"

Cocolia let out a long sigh of relief, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Despite the constant noise echoing in her mind, Cocolia's heart became unusually calm.

At this moment, she felt as if she had reached a completely new height, standing above and looking down at her past self who was bound by shackles.

Now, having lost her beloved daughter Bronya—the last shackle—Cocolia felt an unprecedented sense of relief.

"It's such a pity, Bronya," Cocolia sighed softly, her face filled with regret. "It's a shame you won't be able to see that beautiful world with your own eyes, but it's alright..."

Before she finished speaking, Cocolia's eyes instantly sharpened, and her tone became fierce.

"You will join these 'outsiders' to become the cornerstone of a new world!"

As Cocolia's voice faded, the entire platform began to shake violently.

"Huh? What's going on? Why is the ground shaking?"

March 7th's eyes widened, and a look of panic crossed her face. She quickly glanced around, trying to find the source of the tremor.

The others also watched Cocolia warily; a tense and oppressive atmosphere filled the air.

"Is it finally coming?" Seeing this, Lin Qiong murmured excitedly, "My second destiny."

At this moment, his gaze toward Cocolia was filled with anticipation, and his hands unconsciously clenched together, revealing his inner excitement.

After all, Cocolia was about to give them a "gift".

Then, under the watchful eyes of Lin Qiong and the others, Cocolia slowly extended her right hand, palm up, and began to continuously absorb the extreme cold energy permeating the surroundings.

The surrounding cold aura seemed to be drawn by her power, gathering in her palm to form a slowly rotating sphere of light.

"Without breaking with the old, there can be no new."

Cocolia's voice seemed to be amplified many times over by some mysterious force, her solemn voice echoing continuously throughout the entire platform.

As she spoke, she suddenly gripped the ball of light in her hand tightly, and the ball of light instantly burst forth with dazzling light, like a dazzling star suddenly rising in the night sky.

However, this dazzling light did not last long before it began to gradually subside, its intensity weakening and receding slowly like the tide.

After the light completely dissipated, a lance encased in solid ice suddenly appeared in Cocolia's hand.

The moment the lance appeared, Lin Qiong immediately recognized its origin.

It is the weapon used by Alissa Rand, the first High Guardian of Beloborg, in her lifetime.

However, judging from the current situation, Cocolia does not seem to be able to fully unleash the power of this lance, so much so that it now looks like an old popsicle.

Just as Lin Qiong was thinking this, Cocolia suddenly made a move, quickly raising her lance above her head.

"As the Great Guardian, I command you to rise—'Creation Engine'!"

As Cocolia's voice faded, a gigantic mechanical hand burst forth from the ground behind her, like an ancient beast awakening from its slumber.

Accompanied by the roar of machinery, the mechanical hand reaching towards the sky slowly opened, as if to firmly grasp the entire sky in its hand.

Then, Cocolia waved her lance, like a conductor using a baton, and pointed in the direction of Lin Qiong and the others.

Under Cocolia's command, the giant mechanical hand began to move slowly, as if in response to her call.

The mechanical hand drew an arc in the air and swept towards Lin Qiong and the others at an astonishing speed.

At this moment, everyone's heart was in their throat. The oppressive feeling brought by the "Creation Engine" was no less than that of the doomsday beast they encountered in the space station.

The enormous mechanical hand looked as if it could crush them into dust at any moment.

"It's an ancient machine used by the city builders! Everyone be careful!"

At Bronya's urgent reminder, everyone sprang into action.

"Hilva! Didn't you say this robot stopped moving a long time ago?"

While fleeing, March 7th didn't forget to turn around and shout at Hiluva.

"It's about to flatten us!"

Upon hearing this, Hiluva's face instantly turned somewhat embarrassed. While keeping up with the group's pace, she hurriedly explained, "Oh dear, I don't know either. Maybe I misjudged!"

"Let's not dwell on this for now, let's focus on making our escape!"

Lin Qiong suddenly interrupted their conversation.

Thus, before the sweeping attack of the giant mechanical hand was about to arrive, everyone had already run to a relatively safe position to take cover.

Then, the enormous mechanical hand of the "Creation Engine" slammed heavily onto the ground like a meteorite, accompanied by a deafening roar, and a strong tremor spread throughout the entire Everwinter Ridge.

Immediately following was a series of sweeping attacks from the mechanical hand, which mercilessly crushed any object in its path into dust.

Even the device that restrained the "Star Core" was shattered by the "Creation Engine" like a fragile eggshell.

The protective layer on the surface of the restraint device shattered instantly, sending metal fragments flying everywhere and revealing the "star core" that was restrained inside.

At this moment, it was quietly suspended in mid-air, radiating a dazzling golden light, with massive imaginary energy constantly flowing on the surface of the "star core".

Upon seeing this, Cocolia immediately came to the "Star Core". She carefully extended her left hand, as if welcoming a distinguished guest, and gently held the dazzling "Star Core".

"Belloberg's fate was already sealed, and its future will unfold in our hands!"

Cocolia raised the "Star Core" in her hand and slowly floated up. At this moment, she seemed to have become a god who controlled everything.

She slowly floated up to the broad chest of the "Creation Engine" and then landed steadily on it.

Cocolia stood atop the "Creation Engine," resembling a queen who reigned supreme over the mechanical behemoth.

Looking down, Lin Qiong and the others seemed tiny and insignificant in Cocolia's eyes.

Just then, Cocolia pointed her lance at Lin Qiong and the others below, and at the same time, a cold command came from her mouth.

"Creation Engine, crush them!"