"I really can't imagine it, but I'm more curious what exactly was this 'vulgar language' you said?"
"Uh..." Bronya met Seele's gaze, as if steeling herself.
She closed her eyes, then opened them sharply—
"In the name of the Architects' will, I'll shove this gun up your nose!"
[I'm wheezing, HAHAHAHA!]
[Laughing so hard I'm floating.]
[Can't even die from laughing this hard.]
[Laughter overload, hahaha!]
[This is too refined! Absolutely next-level.]
[So adorable!]
—
"Pfft—That's it?!" Seele burst into laughter. "Guess I'll have to teach you some real underworld slang before we go back."
The two fell into deep conversation, and viewers could see the Overworld and Underworld gradually uniting against a common foe, taking steps toward the future.
But then, the dialogue grew increasingly... unusual. It sounded less like a farewell and more like a confession.
The romantic tension was so thick you could smell it through the screen.
[Why aren't they kissing already?]
[Seriously, the buildup is insane 'Your trust means everything to me'?]
['If you're ever in danger, I'll risk my life to save you'?]
[Just get married on the spot! What's there to fear? If you've said this much, why hold back? Not bold enough!]
—
The scene shifted back to Caelus, who woke up realizing he'd only dreamed of "Hook and Pom-Pom arguing" nothing else happened.
After a quick freshening up, the trio regrouped and soon found Oleg, Wildfire's acting leader. Seele was there, and so was Sampo.
Caelus remained wary of Sampo, bringing him up every few sentences.
Hearing this, Seele snapped, "Enough already! We need Sampo for this trip kick him out after we reach the surface if you want!"
Sampo chuckled awkwardly. "Uh, Miss Seele, I'm right here, you know..."
Seele then explained Bronya's whereabouts and handed over a letter she'd left behind.
Reading it, Caelus understood: Bronya had chosen to confront the Supreme Guardian, Cocolia, alone first after all, she was her mother. It made sense.
The letter also mentioned seeking help from Serval upon returning to the Overworld.
After mentally preparing themselves, the group set off with Sampo as their guide.
—
While the group traveled back to the surface via the Core, Bronya had already arrived ahead of them and met with the "Supreme Guardian," Cocolia...
From this scene, viewers could tell Cocolia was genuinely worried about Bronya's safety.
But when Bronya brought up the trio and the Stellaron, Cocolia's expression turned stern, unyielding.
Her gaze became cold and imperious.
"You've glimpsed but a sliver of the mountain and presume to know the truth. After wallowing in the Underworld's filth, you dare question my orders?"
"Silvermane Guards! Take Bronya—"
"—They are NOT filth!" Bronya shouted.
Facing Cocolia's interrogation, Bronya was no longer the obedient follower she once was. Now, she had her own convictions.
Cocolia watched this unfold, then stepped closer. "You believe you're ready to face the truth? Come, then. Listen to the voice of this dying world."
A sudden pain shot through Bronya's head. Cocolia's voice no longer sounded familiar instead, it was distant, hollow...
"Come... Come!"
—
The scene changed. The trio and Seele had now reached the surface.
Following Bronya's instructions, they sought out Serval once Cocolia's friend and a former Stellaron researcher.
With her help, they fought Dunn, then her brother Gepard. Ultimately, Serval chose to stand by her brother, leaving the path ahead for the trio and Seele to carve themselves.
After an exhilarating adventure, they arrived at the foot of a long staircase.
Caelus cracked his neck. "Once we climb these steps, it'll be the end of this journey, huh?"
"Does every 'Trailblaze' mission wrap up like this?"
March 7th grinned. "Not always! Sometimes the endings are pretty fun."
Dan Heng, arms crossed as usual, replied, "The Express passes through world after world. We are but transient witnesses to their stories."
"We usually avoid being swept into tides that decide a world's fate... but sometimes, there's no choice."
Seele looked at the trio. Though they'd only known each other for days, it felt like a lifetime.
"I was gonna say something pessimistic, but never mind."
"Adventuring with you guys makes even the biggest challenges seem manageable."
"Exactly! A good adventure doesn't need rigid rules."
"Help those in need, befriend trustworthy allies, and maybe save the world a few times along the way."
Caelus took the first step onto the staircase.
"That's the 'Spirit of Trailblazing'!"
—
The camera panned up the endless stairs through blizzards, frozen Antimatter Legion remnants, and towering mechs. The subtitle revealed this place's name: Everwinter Hill.
A gust of wind obscured the view. When it cleared, Bronya and Cocolia stood at the summit.
Cocolia was in the midst of swaying Bronya to her side
But just then, the trio and Seele arrived in time. At Seele's heartfelt call, Bronya snapped back to her senses.
"Choose, my daughter." Cocolia's voice was final.
"Lady Cocolia... Thank you for raising me. Thank you for leaving this choice to me."
"But... I'm sorry, Mother. This time, I cannot stand by you."
"Our ancestors built this city with their hands, fighting to preserve civilization amid the snowstorms."
"Even if this world is doomed to collapse, the path to its end should be paved by human hands"
"Not handed over to this cursed seed!"
"I see." Cocolia's tone turned glacial. "So this is your choice."
Suddenly, the ground trembled violently.
Cocolia summoned an ice blade from thin air.
"Without destroying the old, the new cannot rise!"
"By the authority of the Supreme Guardian, I command you to awaken—"
"—『Engine of Creation』!"
She raised the blade high. A gale-force wind erupted—and behind her, an enormous mechanical arm emerged from the storm.
"It's the Architects' ancient machine! Everyone, be careful!" Bronya shouted.
The next moment—
The arm slammed into the ground.
BOOM. The earth itself quaked.
Through the clouds, everyone glimpsed the silhouette of a colossal mech, its full scale impossible to discern.
Cocolia hovered midair as if, in this moment, she had truly become the "divinity" she spoke of.