[You have agreed to Ron's request.]
[The wheels of history roll forward. The era of Belobog's Overworld and Underworld being sealed off from each other is about to end.]
The text on the light screen faded, and a new scene emerged:
Over the past year, the Underworld had undergone a heaven-and-earth-shattering transformation.
The once-decadent city had been swept clean of its former filth and ruin, now appearing as pristine as new.
The mines, originally abandoned after being fully exploited, were cleared out. A training ground was established within a massive cavern, where a disciplined army stood at attention, obeying every command without fail.
Amidst the dark, dense crowd, small flashes of red were exceptionally conspicuous.
Each person wore a red band on their arm, signifying their identity.
Ron stood before them, a red band also tied around his arm. His presence alone seemed to overwhelm the entire army.
After a year, perhaps from frequently reprimanding his soldiers, his voice had become somewhat hoarse, tinged with a trace of ferocity.
And at this very moment, he was using that same hoarse, fierce tone to declare to the army of Wildfire:
"It is time to take back the sky that belongs to us..."
"Target, the Overworld! For victory, we offer our lives!"
The scene on the light screen faded, and new text appeared.
[The Wildfire army in the Underworld is eager for battle, their shouts shaking the heavens.]
[You see Ron has changed into military attire. It looks much cruder than his previous Silvermane Guard uniform, but the red ribbon tied to his arm is incredibly striking, giving him an iron-blooded aura.]
Watching the text on the screen, Bronya couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled about Ron's situation, but she quickly figured it out.
Although she wasn't sure how the AI had managed it, it was perfectly normal for Ron to become the general of Wildfire's army, the leader of their forces.
After all, Ron's exceptional ability to command troops had been proven in the previous two simulations. To carry out a military coup, making Ron the army's leader was the best choice.
Her main objective had been set to "military coup." To achieve this goal, the AI had likely sent Ron to assist Wildfire, helping to lead their guards...
While she could understand the logic, Bronya felt a little... jealous.
She... didn't want to share Ron with anyone else.
Not even in the simulation.
The AI's performance was just too poor. She wouldn't use the AI to operate her character anymore...
As Bronya thought this, she watched the text on the light screen continue to appear:
[Inspired by Ron, the Wildfire Guard has received a morale boost buff. For the duration of the upcoming war, the combat effectiveness of the Wildfire Guard will be permanently increased by 10%.]
[The passage between the Overworld and Underworld has been completely opened. The large-scale lifting platforms, prepared long in advance, begin to operate. The Wildfire Guard ascends to the Overworld without anyone noticing.]
[You are certain of victory in this military coup.]
[In the dead of night, the silence of the Overworld is shattered in an instant.]
[Before the Overworld's sentries can even issue a warning, they are captured by the troops led by Ron.]
[The Wildfire Guard is ruthlessly efficient. The vast army splits into several squads, moving under Ron's command to seize control of Belobog's various city gates.]
[Meanwhile, Ron himself, along with Seele, leads an elite squad toward Qlipoth Fort.]
[You follow beside them, gradually approaching the home you have been away from for a year, and a strange emotion stirs in your heart.]
[But this emotion does not last long, as your attention is captured by the staunch defense of Qlipoth Fort.]
[You discover that Qlipoth Fort was already sealed off by the time you arrived. Elite Silvermane Guards are defending its exterior, seemingly aware of your impending arrival.]
[But the Guards' defense is meaningless.]
[The defensive line constructed by the elite Guards is broken by the devastating assault of Ron's squad.]
[The squad pours into Qlipoth Fort. You follow Ron and Seele to the Guardian's Residence.]
[Upon entering the Guardian's Residence, you quickly come face to face with Supreme Guardian Cocolia Rand, already fully dressed in armor and bearing arms.]
The text on the light screen gradually faded, replaced by a new scene:
Within the brightly lit Guardian's Residence, the three of them, guided by Bronya, quickly reached Cocolia's room.
Upon opening the door, they saw that the Supreme Guardian of Belobog was already fully attired for battle.
Cocolia wore the traditional military uniform passed down through the line of Supreme Guardians. The epaulets of her uniform were covered in the medals of the Architects, a testament to her unique honors, which glittered under the light.
In her hand, she gripped the Lance of Preservation, which was covered in ice crystals and completely encased in frost. She stood silently in the room, as if she had long anticipated everything that was to happen today.
"Hmph, vile heretics and usurpers..."
Cocolia watched as Ron's group of three entered the room. Her legs, wrapped in glossy black stockings, stood ramrod straight. She held her head high with pride, showing not a trace of fear.
She offered only a cold rebuke before completely ignoring Ron and Seele, her gaze locking tightly onto Bronya, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
"I considered that this might happen, but... I never truly believed it until I saw you."
"But now... I have no choice but to believe."
Cocolia sighed, her expression softening as she spoke gently to Bronya:
"But, my daughter, as long as a mistake is corrected, it is not unforgivable..."
"Come back, my daughter."
At that moment, however, Ron, who was standing to the side, turned his head.
"Cocolia's strength is not to be underestimated. Please wait while we prepare..."
As he spoke, dark-golden crystalline rock began to grow over his hands, completely encasing them in thick crystal armor.
Ron took a stance, his tone calm.
"Bronya, we can go now."
The scene on the light screen froze, and new text appeared.
[Faced with this situation, you find yourself momentarily torn—]
[1. Choose your mother. Return to the predetermined trajectory of your life. Use all your abilities to deal with these vile heretics who dare to defy your mother's will!]
[2. Choose Ron. Belobog needs a revolution, and you know you are on the right path... You are determined to see this path through to the very end.]
Finally... the moment had arrived.
Bronya's heart was racing. She stared at the text on the screen, fell silent for a moment, and then selected the second option.
The text on the light screen faded, and the scene resumed playing:
Bronya's expression seemed conflicted. Cocolia noticed her daughter's indecision, and her tone became tinged with a hint of seduction.
"Come back, Bronya... Let us continue to uphold the oath of the Architects and do our part to protect Belobog—these usurpers surely do not care for the people of Belobog in their hearts. We cannot let this happen!"
But after a moment of silence, the conflict on Bronya's face vanished.
She smiled, her expression one of release.
"My apologies, Mother."
She raised her rifle, aiming it at Cocolia—
"He said, we can go now."