"That man?"
"Mother, you met Takagi?" Bronya was stunned, asking with some confusion.
"Yes! He told me the purpose of your trip. Bronya, you intend to stop me, right?" Cocolia nodded and said.
"That's right! Mother, the new world promised to you by the Stellaron is wrong…" Bronya placed her hand on her chest, urgently trying to persuade Cocolia.
Cocolia did not interrupt her words. She listened quietly to Bronya's narration. However, it was clear to anyone watching that Cocolia remained completely indifferent to everything Bronya said.
"Just as Takagi said, you truly don't believe in the Stellaron or the new world. And that man even told you about the new world?" Cocolia shook her head regretfully, then suddenly said: "But Bronya, what you think is wrong. Regarding the Stellaron and the new world, all your deductions are wrong. The new world is by no means a meaningless world. It is a world full of hope and happiness."
Cocolia extended her hand to Bronya, speaking with an immensely hopeful tone: "Bronya, come with me. If it's you, I can let you become the Mother of the new world. Because you are my daughter, I am willing to transfer this honor to you."
Hearing this, Bronya frowned tightly. "Mother, this is not right."
Cocolia shook her head and said: "Bronya, you have only heard the voices of outsiders. Perhaps you can hear the Stellaron's promise with your own ears. That way, you might believe."
As her words fell, Bronya immediately felt a piercing sound echo in her mind. Not only that, the nearby Lumine also felt the sound.
"Lumine, Bronya, are you two alright?" Paimon looked at the two who were simultaneously clutching their foreheads, asking worriedly.
"It's nothing, Paimon, just the Stellaron's deceptive voice. I won't be swayed by such a small sound. I believe Bronya is the same." Lumine used the Path of Trailblaze power to directly dispel the sound in her mind, looking at Bronya with concern.
Bronya took a deep breath, activating the light cone Takagi had given her. With the help of the Imaginary Energy contained within it, she also quickly returned to normal. Seeing this, Cocolia immediately frowned.
"You refuse to listen to the Stellaron's voice, Bronya?"
Bronya shook her head and said: "Mother, the new world promised by the Stellaron is wrong. Please, while you can still turn back, come back. Transforming all Belobogians into Fragmentum monsters is not happiness at all. I believe that as long as we are united, we can overcome the crisis without relying on that Stellaron. And now we also have Takagi's help."
Hearing this, Cocolia looked at the nearby iceberg and said: "Takagi, huh… but that guy is already dead."
[Kaeya: Huh?! Did I mishear? That woman actually said Takagi is dead?]
[Rosaria: Given the power Takagi has displayed, it shouldn't be possible for something like this to happen.]
[Tartaglia: But Takagi does seem to have sought out Cocolia first, doesn't he? Now Cocolia is alive, but Takagi is gone. Could something really have happened?]
[Neuvillette: With the power Takagi has shown, it's impossible for him to die so easily.]
[Dottore: Could it be that because Takagi was maintaining the golden energy shield in the sky, he lost to Cocolia?]
[Dehya: What's there to discuss? Isn't Takagi in the forum? Takagi, where are you? You're still alive and well, right?]
…
[Dehya: Takagi, where are you?!]
[Dottore: Could something really have happened?]
Natasha: "What did you say? Takagi is already dead?!"
Cocolia: "I said earlier that that man came to me, didn't I? Then I turned him into ice."
Bronya: "Takagi… dead?!"
Seele: "Impossible. A strong person like Takagi would never die so easily."
Cocolia shook her head and said: "Whether you believe it or not, that man is no longer here. Bronya, you can reconsider now. The reason I waited for you here was to hear you make your choice personally. Now is the time. Will you become the Mother of the new world? Or will you stand before me and stop me!"
As she spoke, Cocolia's voice gradually turned cold. Even though she was speaking to Bronya, the girl gritted her teeth and said without hesitation: "Mother, you are wrong! Whether it's the new world or Takagi's life and death, I will never believe the Stellaron's deception."
Cocolia sighed, looking at Bronya with disappointment: "Your choice… is this, then. What a pity, you won't see the birth of the new world. You could have become the Mother of the new world."
As she spoke, the entire ground began to tremble violently. Seele and the others quickly stabilized themselves, assuming a battle stance.
"The fate of Belobog is already sealed. And you will become the cornerstone of the new world." Cocolia's hand, already tinged with frost, lifted upwards. A weapon strikingly similar to Takagi's Flame Lance appeared in her hand. However, compared to Takagi's weapon, this spear was already covered in solid ice.
[Amber: This is... Takagi's weapon?!]
[Diona: The frozen Flame Lance... Could something have really happened to Takagi?]
[Noelle: No... that won't happen. Mr. Takagi will definitely be fine.]
[Scaramouche: If he's fine, then why hasn't he left a message on the forum?]
[Lisa: I think Takagi just isn't paying attention to the forum.]
[Beidou: Agreed. That Takagi won't be defeated so easily.]
[Scaramouche: Then how do you explain the weapon in Cocolia's hand?]
[Yae Miko: Oh my, it seems someone's memory is having issues. Did you forget that Takagi once said his weapon and the Supreme Guardian's weapon are somewhat similar in appearance?]
[Scaramouche: Hmph, that's just Takagi's side of the story. It's not necessarily true. Besides, even if the Supreme Guardian really has a weapon similar to Takagi's Flame Lance, who among you can guarantee that the one in Cocolia's hand doesn't belong to Takagi?]
[Yae Miko: Being stubborn isn't good, little Kunikuzushi.]
[Scaramouche: Don't call me by that name!]
[Yoimiya: Wait, that big robot can actually move? Is it Cocolia's helper?]
[Alhaitham: So huge. It seems Lumine and the others are in trouble.]
[Nilou: Lumine's current strength is very high. Working together with Acting Grand Master Jean and the others, they should be able to defeat Cocolia.]
[Amber: Yeah yeah, everyone is very strong now. That big robot is just a bit big, Jean and the others will definitely be fine.]
[Diluc: Let's keep watching. That's the only thing we spectators can do.]
"Without breaking the old, there is no establishing the new! As the Supreme Guardian, I command you: Engine of Creation, arise!"
Following Cocolia's command, the massive Engine of Creation instantly activated. His massive palm descended towards Bronya and the others. With just a seemingly casual punch, the ground beneath them instantly shattered. If they hadn't dodged in time, they might have already been injured.
Bronya and the others were all surprised by the destructive power. What worried them even more was that Cocolia actually activated the surrounding Fragmentum. Large numbers of monsters began to emerge from it, their spearhead pointed directly at the group. In addition, Cocolia herself also began to gather strength. Powerful winds and snow immediately surrounded them.
Fortunately, Lumine, Jean, Klee, and Barbara had all embarked on a Path. Natasha, Bronya, and Seele also all possessed Takagi's light cones. Facing such a situation, everyone could still barely manage.
Seeing that everyone was not completely without the power to resist, Takagi was not in a hurry to make a move. Takagi, who felt that the battle between the two sides might still take some time, focused his attention on the system panel.
There's one draw left, let's see who I can get. System, I want a single draw. Takagi thought inwardly.
Congratulations to the host for obtaining the "Himeko Template", which comes with Himeko's exclusive light cone "Night on the Milky Way Railroad"!
Five-star draw! Takagi's heart rejoiced. Although Himeko in the game is not considered powerful among the many five-star characters, her template is not weak when placed in reality. A satellite capable of performing laser strikes from the universe is a major weapon no matter how you look at it.
Moreover, because he obtained Himeko's template, Takagi felt his command over flames becoming more proficient. As long as he intended to, he could easily melt Cocolia's ice.
I wonder what kind of expression Himeko will have after seeing that I can also fire orbital cannons. If someone as calm as her could show a surprised expression, it would surely be quite a sight.
While Takagi was silently thinking this, he secretly used his invisibility to release the satellite included with the template into the sky. Cocolia, who was directing the Engine of Creation and monsters to attack, didn't notice at all. In the sky, a dangerous orbital cannon had already aimed at her.
"Damn it, this guy is actually stronger than the previous phantom. Not only that, but there's also the troublesome Engine of Creation and monsters." After failing to ambush Cocolia once again, Seele frowned and retreated back in front of everyone.
"It is indeed quite troublesome, and the previous battle has already consumed a lot of our strength," Lumine said with a tight frown. Although the others didn't speak, their expressions were also very unpleasant.
Just at this moment, the intensity of the wind and snow around Cocolia increased. Everyone looked up and was surprised to find that Cocolia's body was already completely covered in ice. That appearance could no longer be described as human.
"This is... a Fragmentum monster?" Gepard said in shock.
"Damn it, in the end, Cocolia, did you still completely give up your human identity?" Serval shouted loudly.
"Mother..." Bronya pursed her lips tightly. If she didn't have a strong will, she would have cried.
"Everyone be careful. This guy is more difficult to deal with than any opponent we've encountered before," Lumine said with a serious expression.
Cocolia looked down at Bronya and the others on the ground: "See, Bronya, this is the power the Stellaron has given me. The promise given to me by the Stellaron is the only hope for this world. Seven hundred years ago, the power of the Stellaron drove out the Antimatter Legion. Today, I will use this power to erase your existence as well."
As if to prove her words, Cocolia, who had already transformed, created a massive blizzard with a wave of her hand, engulfing everyone except Bronya. Just as Bronya wanted to help, she saw that Cocolia had already aimed the frozen spear in her hand at her. Bronya didn't even have time to react before she felt a sharp pain coming from her abdomen. She looked down and was shocked to find that the spear, frozen in ice, had pierced her.
[Candace: Bronya, she was pierced by Cocolia's weapon!]
[Yoimiya: That's her daughter, why would she do that?]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: The Stellaron... has really completely brainwashed Cocolia. She was clearly so concerned about Bronya before.]
[Grand Sage Azar: To be able to brainwash Cocolia to this extent, it seems that the seductive power of the Stellaron that Takagi mentioned is not only real, but also very strong.]
[Dottore: Speaking of which, Mr. Takagi couldn't have really been killed by Cocolia, could he? He hasn't appeared yet.]
[Scaramouche: Hmph, I said that guy was gone.]
[Takagi: Who are you saying is gone? I just didn't pay attention to the forum for a while, and you actually thought I was dead?]
[Scaramouche: You're still alive!]
[Takagi: What do you think?]
[Yae Miko: I knew Takagi wasn't in trouble.]
[Scaramouche: Hmph, so what if he's still alive? The power that Cocolia has shown has surpassed that of a normal god. Can you really handle the current situation?]
[Dottore: Yes, Takagi! Even Lumine, who has power comparable to a low-level god, was so easily trapped by Cocolia's ice and snow. The level of Cocolia before us is probably not lower than that of a mid-level god. If you want to deal with her, you must be very careful.]
[Takagi: Are you concerned about me, Doctor?]
[Dottore: That's right! I'm still hoping you'll take me away from Teyvat.]
[Takagi: I'll take that as you being concerned about me.]
Belobog.
"Don't worry, Bronya. You'll be fine." Takagi's figure suddenly appeared in front of Bronya and said gently. He supported Bronya's back with one hand and placed the other on her injury.
Accompanied by a gentle emerald green light shining on Bronya, in just an instant, her injuries were completely healed. The frozen Flame Lance also came into Takagi's hand. At this moment, Lumine and the others finally broke through the snowstorm that had trapped them. Seeing Takagi and the safe Bronya, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mr. Takagi, I knew you would be fine!" Barbara said excitedly.
"I've always believed in you, Takagi," Natasha said with a gentle smile.
The others also came to Takagi's side. Because of his appearance, everyone's hearts instantly relaxed. As for Cocolia, who was still in the air, she was even ignored for a moment. Until Cocolia's angry shouts came, only then did everyone look up at her.
"How could this be? I clearly froze you. Why are you here completely unharmed?" Cocolia asked in shock.
"Sorry, your ice can only cool me down. If you want to freeze me, you still need to work harder." Takagi said with a smile, pointing his thumb towards the direction of the ice mountain that had previously sealed him. However, there was no ice mountain there, only a puddle of water emitting heat.
"Hateful man, turn into dust!" Seeing Takagi's frivolous attitude, Cocolia angrily issued a command to the Engine of Creation to completely eliminate them. Takagi's mouth curled up, and the power of Preservation instantly unfroze the Flame Lance in his hand.
In just an instant, Takagi used the Flame Lance in his hand to seize control of the Engine of Creation.