[Chapter 9] - Belobog, the land safe from the Eternal Freeze (REVAMPED)

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"Ugh... My back is killing me," Y/N mumbled, stretching as he tried to ease the tension. Dan Heng gave him an unimpressed stare.

"You flew into Belobog at supersonic speed. A little back pain should be the least of your concerns," Dan Heng replied, crossing his arms with a look of mild exasperation.

At that moment, Gepard approached, his gaze immediately landing on Y/N. "You must be Gojo, correct?"

"Hm? Yeah, that's me—the one and only," Y/N said with a smug grin, earning a bewildered look from March.

"I want to thank you for assisting my comrades," Gepard continued with a respectful bow. "The Supreme Guardian also wishes to meet with all of you."

"Supreme Guardian?" March asked, looking curiously at Gepard.

"Yes. She's the protector of Belobog and resides in Qlipoth Fort—the massive structure behind me, built by the Architects to shield humanity from the eternal freeze," Gepard explained with a proud smile.

"Interesting..." Dan Heng murmured, striking his famous thinker pose in contemplation.

Gepard nodded. "I've already sent a messenger to announce your arrival. Madam Cocolia is expecting you all, so please follow me." He turned and began ascending a grand staircase, urging the group to follow.

They trailed behind him through a maze of doors and hallways before finally reaching a large chamber. A young woman's voice reached their ears from within.

"But that's a meaningless sacrifice! How can you—" The unknown girl's words were cut short by a commanding, blonde woman.

"Ahem... you may leave now, Bronya. Visitors have arrived," she said, her sharp gaze resting on the girl.

"...Yes, Mother," Bronya replied with a trace of irritation. She glanced at Y/N, momentarily captivated by his unusual eyes, before leaving the room.

Madam Guardian, I have brought the outsiders to see you," Gepard announced with a respectful bow, showing the woman utmost reverence, perhaps even more than he had shown Y/N

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Madam Guardian, I have brought the outsiders to see you," Gepard announced with a respectful bow, showing the woman utmost reverence, perhaps even more than he had shown Y/N.

"The messenger informed me. Well done, Gepard. You may leave now," the Supreme Guardian said, watching him depart.

Her gaze then turned to the Trailblazers, pausing noticeably on Y/N before she spoke. "Welcome, visitors from beyond the eternal freeze—or perhaps I should say, from beyond the sky... no?" she mused, studying each of them.

"I am Cocolia Rand, the Supreme Guardian of Belobog. I would appreciate it if you could share the reason behind your visit," she stated with a smile as her eyes scanned the Trailblazers.

 I would appreciate it if you could share the reason behind your visit," she stated with a smile as her eyes scanned the Trailblazers

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Stelle opened her mouth to answer, but Y/N smoothly interrupted, earning an annoyed pout from her. "Interesting... So you're not doubting that we came from beyond the sky?" he asked, striking a famous thinker pose himself, his eyes locked onto Cocolia's.

"Oh? So you wish for me to doubt it? Or perhaps you're uncertain of that identity yourself?" Cocolia's smile was calm yet unreadable. "No, I do not doubt you at all, Mr. Gojo," she continued before looking at the rest of the group.

'Hm... something's off with her,' Y/N thought, his Six Eyes picking up faint traces of a Stellaron energy source lingering around her. 'And it's not coming from Stelle...'

Cocolia's voice brought him back to focus. "The Architects remember history quite well, lest we should ever forget it. From reading records of times before the eternal freeze and before the Legion invaded, I know our world was once prosperous beyond measure. It was then that an Aeon connected our world to others, revealing the boundless universe. We came to know Qlipoth, the Amber Lord, and under their watchful eye, we built these city walls," she explained.

"So, don't be surprised at my knowledge of your origins. Though we've had no communication from the stars in seven centuries, I knew of your existence. Now, tell me—why have you come?" Cocolia finished, her eyes resting on them expectantly.

"We've come to trailblaze this planet," Stelle said, earning an exasperated look from March.

"Do you really think they'll understand what that means?" March muttered, watching Stelle rub her head in mild embarrassment.

In an attempt to clarify, Dan Heng spoke up. "We're here regarding something called a Stellaron."

Cocolia's eyes flickered, but only Y/N, with his Six Eyes, would notice the subtle reaction. 'She knows something about the Stellaron... Interesting. That explains the energy traces around her ears... but why there?' Y/N wondered as Cocolia responded.

"A Stellaron?" she asked, feigning mild curiosity.

"Objects that fell from the sky, landing on different worlds and bringing disaster. Many planets we've visited have suffered from their presence," Dan Heng explained calmly.

'...They know too much,' a voice echoed within Cocolia's mind as she processed Dan Heng's words.

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