Collapse Iron: Cosplaying the Near-Death Star, but with a full destiny.

Chapter 149 Brother, go rob someone!

The fog on Xuanye Avenue was broken by several passing starships at dawn, revealing the pale blue light of the sky.

Since the battle at 4546B ended, Yaoqing's fleet gradually withdrew from the Luofu Sea, and the immortal ship regained its leisurely pace.

The shops on both sides of the street gradually removed their doors. Because the aftershocks of the broadcast of the God War's achievements had not yet dissipated, many passing Cloud Cavalry soldiers would still mention that golden name in their casual conversations.

The Golden Descendants adapted much faster than expected.

Because of their near-eternal life and golden blood, they are seen by the Luofu people as more like a group of "distant relatives" from a foreign land.

Bai E found a job at the Bureau of Works and often went to sit in the pavilion in Lin Yuan Realm during his spare time.

Wan Di simply set up a stall on a corner of Xuan Ye Avenue, teaching local children some of the martial arts of the Onphalus era.

As for Xia Die, she always stayed alone in the library of the Taibu Si, lingering over the yellowed scrolls.

This ordinary, everyday atmosphere seemed somewhat unreal to Hoshino.

She sat on the second-floor terrace of the mansion, a string of still-warm bird roe in her hand. Strands of gray hair brushed against her cheeks in the morning breeze. She squinted, watching the crowds passing by on the street not far away.

"These kinds of days can really make people lazy."

Hoshi took the last piece of bird skewers and put it in her mouth.

A crisp, rhythmic tapping sound came from the wooden floor.

There's no need to look back.

That unique gait of the ruler, and the force with which the soles of his shoes struck the floor—only one person in the entire mansion could walk like that.

You look very comfortable.

Kerudela went out onto the terrace.

She was still wearing that short blue dress, the blue flame in her crown appearing slightly dimmer in the sunlight, but her haughty majesty remained undiminished. She walked slowly, stopping beside the bamboo chair. Her height barely reached the back of the chair.

Hoshi turned his head.

"Caesar, you've come to see me so early, you don't just want to go get some soda beans, do you?"

Krystalus placed her hands on her hips, her blue pupils slightly raised.

"That kind of sweet, cloying stuff like soda beans is something only Saifei likes."

She stretched out a hand and lightly tapped her fingertips on the wooden railing of the terrace.

"Hoshino, there's something I need you to do."

She always speaks directly and without any formalities.

Hoshi leaned back in his chair.

Tell me about it.

"ocean."

Keludela turned around and looked towards the distant Scale Abyss Realm.

"I promised Heather that I would give her an ocean. The ocean of Onphalus has sunk into a dream, but my Sword Banner Lord should not wander on this land forged of steel all day long."

She withdrew her hand and her gaze fell on Hoshino's face.

"The deep waters of Lofu are all in the hands of the Dragonborn. I need you to step forward and transfer the entire ocean to Ohma from among those horned people."

Hoshino's hand, holding the teacup, froze in mid-air.

She rubbed her temples, her lips twitching uncontrollably.

"Caesar, are you serious?"

"I never joke."

Krydella slightly raised her chin.

"You are now the God of the End Stars, and the core of the train. The general of Luofu regards you as an ally, and that dragon girl—Bai Lu—also seems to have a good impression of you."

She paused, then her tone became matter-of-fact.

"This shouldn't be too difficult for you."

Hoshi put down his teacup and stood up, supporting himself on his knees.

She walked up to Cerudela and looked down at the petite empress who was only 1.4 meters tall.

Things aren't as simple as you think.

Hoshi sighed.

"The ocean of Luofu is indeed under the jurisdiction of the Chiming Clan, but the Lin Yuan Realm is their sacred land. Although I have a good relationship with Dragon Venerable Bai Lu, that girl has basically no real power in the clan. The real power is in the hands of those old guys, the Dragon Master."

The image of Bai Lu usually flashed through her mind. That little dragon girl who was always being watched by the maids and had to sneak around even when eating desserts was indeed unlikely to make such important decisions at the Dragon Master Council.

"Those old bastards value the Lin Yuan Realm more than their own lives. If you were to cede the sea area directly, they'd probably go on a hunger strike right there in front of the Shence Mansion."

Kerudela snorted coldly.

"A hunger striker can be dealt with with just one lash. The justice of the law does not tolerate such inefficient resistance."

"This is the Fairy Ship, not Ohmma."

Hoshino spread her hands.

"It's about striking a balance here. If we just rob them directly, General Jingyuan will be in a difficult position."

Looking into Krystra's earnest eyes, a soft spot in her heart was touched.

Heather sound.

That Sword Banner Lord, who was always as calm and composed as the sea, truly belonged to the water element.

"but."

Mohoshi changed the subject.

"It's not impossible for both sides to compromise. Although Long Shi and his group are stubborn, they are not without interests. If we can find a different way to coexist, or some kind of 'lease' agreement, and with Bai Lu's cooperation, it might work out."

She ignited a spark in her heart.

"Give me a few days to prepare, then I'll call you to go to Lin Yuan Realm together. We'll go see Bai Lu, and while we're at it, have a little 'reasoning' with those old fogies."

Krydella stood with her hands on her hips, her blue bat-like wings trembling slightly behind her waist.

"That's more like it."

A hint of satisfaction appeared in her eyes.

"Douhoshi, you're truly a good subordinate of mine."

Hoshi couldn't help but laugh, and her hand naturally reached out to touch Krystal's head, only to be avoided by the other with a look of disgust.

"I am the God of the End, not your messenger."

"They're all the same."

Kerudela turned around and walked into the mansion.

"Remember to set off on time. The feast of conquest does not welcome latecomers."

Watching that petite yet commanding figure disappear through the doorway, Hoshino sighed to herself.

She recalled the earth-shattering oppression of the war of gods.

Compared to her current daily routine of haggling over "a piece of ocean," this subtle sense of incongruity gave her an unprecedented feeling of peace.

The wonderful life in this other world seems to have only just begun.

Those settings that were once written on paper, those regrets belonging to "D", are being filled in one by one by her own hands.

"Next..."

She left the railing of the terrace and went down the stairs.

In the lobby of the mansion, Xing's muttered complaints could be faintly heard.

Hoshi pushed open the door and went inside.

Xing was sprawled on the sofa, holding a copy of the latest Luofu newspaper. Her silver-gray hair was slightly disheveled.

Dan Heng sat at a table to the side, wiping Ji Yun with a cleaning cloth.

The sunlight streaming through the window bathed the two of them, giving the scene a golden glow.

"Would you two like to chat?"

Mohoshi walked over and sat down in the empty seat.

"What did Caesar want from you just now?"

Xing put down the newspaper and turned her head to the side.

"When I saw her leave, she looked like she was preparing to start another war."

"In some ways, it is indeed similar to war."

Ye Xing put his hands behind his head and watched as Dan Heng put away his spear.

"It's about Hazel. Caesar wants to create a sea for her Sword-Banner Lord in Luofu. The target is the territory of the Vidyadharas."

Dan Heng's movements paused for a moment.

He raised his head, a ripple of emotion flashing in his eyes, which were as clear as blue water.

"Scale Abyss Realm?"

"That's right."

Hoshi sighed.

"So I'd like to hear your advice. After all, you know that place... better than anyone else."

Dan Heng fell silent.

He leaned the gun against the table, his fingers tracing the cold barrel of the gun.

"Dragon Master will not agree."

He spoke.

"For them, the purity of their ancestral land is paramount. The entry of foreign peoples, even allies, is seen as an invasion."

"What if we add Bailu's full support?"

Niko asked further.

"Bai Lu's name is very useful, but she still needs an opportunity. A reason to shut those old guys up."

Dan Heng tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

Xing sat up straight beside him.

"Um... can I chime in?"

Xing touched her chin.

"If we help them solve a problem they've been unable to resolve for a long time, wouldn't it be a natural step to negotiate terms?"

"For example?"

"For example, some kind of ecological imbalance deep within the Scale Abyss Realm, or an ancient seal that only we can deal with."

Xing raised an eyebrow.

"This kind of exchange has worked repeatedly at Bellenberg and Pinocchio."

Looking at her two companions, Hoshino felt a surge of pleasure at their unspoken understanding.

The timeline issue has been resolved, but the power of the end times is terrifying. It can alter cause and effect, and without some crisis, the planets themselves can create something similar.

"It seems we need to go and see that Dragon Girl."

She stood up and patted the wrinkles off her clothes.

Just then, March 7th ran in from outside, carrying several origami birds he had just bought, with a little sweat on his forehead.

"Hey? Are you guys going out?"

She blinked.

"Perfect timing, I was also thinking of getting some kebabs."

"Bring your camera."

Hoshi walked to the door.

She turned around and waved to the three people who were still standing there.

"Let's go on a picnic in Lin Yuan."