This was Jarilo's matter—it should naturally be handled by them.
"I understand." Himeko responded to Cocolia's reminder. But she had come not just for the issue of debt.
"Miss Topaz, I'm well aware of how the IPC handles situations like this. Clearly, this is not something that requires someone of your level. But I'm glad it's you here—your rank ensures this matter will quickly reach the IPC."
"Not long ago, the Xianzhou Luofu descended on this planet and was saved thanks to Belobog's assistance. There's a bond of friendship between this place and the Xianzhou."
"The Xianzhou Luofu—I'm aware of that incident." Topaz nodded slightly. It was precisely because she couldn't understand the Luofu's actions that she started paying attention here and then discovered Jarilo's reawakening.
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"So I'd like to ask you to consider—could the friendship with the Xianzhou and the name of the Nameless perhaps help delay the IPC's debt collection a little?"
Hearing Himeko's words, Topaz paused in thought for a moment. "I'll report this matter to the IPC and let them decide. I'm just the messenger."
"That's enough." Seeing Topaz agree, Himeko smiled.
"Before the IPC makes a decision, I think I'll take a good look at this planet. No need for a guide, I'll just wander around. Farewell, everyone. Let's go, Numpy."
Topaz's departure brought a sigh of relief to both Bronya and Cocolia.
They immediately looked gratefully toward Himeko.
"Thank you, Himeko. Otherwise, I really wouldn't have known what to do." Just thinking about that astronomical figure made Bronya's head spin.
"This is just a temporary solution. the IPC won't give up on Jarilo's debt. What happens next depends on how we play this out. By the way, I borrowed the Xianzhou's name—though the Xianzhou and Jarilo do share friendly ties, please apologize to them on my behalf."
Both of them understood this—no one would easily give up on a debt that's lasted 700 years.
"I will. We need to go discuss with everyone—this concerns all of Jarilo. Please excuse us."
Once the outsiders had left, Dan Heng finally spoke.
"Himeko, you were a bit impulsive with this."
Dan Heng wasn't criticizing her involvement, but rather was puzzled by her attitude—it seemed a little too urgent.
Himeko nodded, her expression serious.
"That's because there's a major threat on this planet. Do you remember what Welt said before about Godzilla cells?"
"So that's why you came rushing over," Welt said.
"Exactly. For something you described as more terrifying than a Stellaron, I can't even imagine what the IPC would do if they found out."
Just thinking about those horrifying cells that could even transform inorganic matter made Himeko's scalp tingle.
The IPC was no easy force to deal with.
Their weapon research was in no way behind that of other factions. If they learned of Godzilla's existence, knowing their style, she wouldn't even be surprised if they razed Jarilo to the ground.
"Let's see how Bronya and the others handle it."
With a sigh of resignation, Himeko could only do her best to prevent things from heading in the worst possible direction.
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"Ah! What the heck does this big guy eat to grow this huge?!"
March 7th shouted to the sky.
From head to tail, it stretched several hundred meters. Not even counting surface area, she felt like she was going insane.
"No patience," Stelle muttered quietly.
March 7th's fists clenched.
"Haha, grooming a big guy like this is how it is. He's just too huge." Serval laughed heartily, holding a basket of drinks in her left hand and grabbing a small spine with her right. With a light grunt, she jumped up and landed steadily on the creature's back.
"Come on, take a break and have some drinks."
Hearing "drinks," March 7th instantly dropped her tools and dashed over.
After wiping her wet hands, Serval jumped down from Godzilla's back again. Under the curious gazes of the two, she brought out various devices from the small hut and pieced them together.
"Hm?" The noise at his ear made Godzilla open his eyes slightly. What he saw was Serval fiddling with something nearby.
It seemed to be some kind of device? And a tube?
He swished his tail but didn't pay much attention. Serval causing mischief was nothing new.
So, in this relaxed atmosphere where neither disturbed the other, it didn't take long for Serval to finish assembling a mysterious machine.
"Hey big guy, don't sleep!"
The moment she finished, Serval couldn't wait to run in front of Godzilla and gently pat his head.
"Hm?" This time Godzilla was genuinely confused. Did you drink some fake booze?
Still dazed, he saw that same tube from earlier had already been brought up to his mouth by Serval.
"Hehe, give it a try."
Looking at Serval's innocent and pure smile, Godzilla opened his mouth and chomped down on the straw.
Then they saw Serval rush under the machine and press a button. The next second, the machine activated, and an unknown liquid flowed through the pipe, eventually entering Godzilla's mouth.
"Huh? Mineral energy juice?" The sweet taste in his mouth made Godzilla freeze.
It turned out the machine was actually circulating juice infused with energy. Based on the feedback from his tongue, it was the energy from geomarrow core ore mixed with ordinary juice.
…This was the first time he had eaten like this.
The temperature of the energy liquid made the juice warm, and for Godzilla, warm juice was more appetizing.
He couldn't help but squint his eyes comfortably, his tail swaying happily.
"Haha, looks like my device worked." Seeing Godzilla so happy, Serval couldn't help but smile.
All her hard work researching this device had paid off.
The inspiration for this device actually came from Seele drinking juice while lying in bed. In this season of falling fruits, not having juice really felt wrong.
She and Godzilla were satisfied, but March 7th looked at the super mini version in her hand compared to Godzilla's and felt miserable.
Stelle, who was also sipping her chilled drink, saw the scene as well, but didn't mind. What's the big deal? What belongs to the boss belongs to her too—she'd just act cute and try later.
She opened her phone, and the first thing she saw were messages from Himeko and the others.
[Dan Heng: You there?]
[Dan Heng: Situation is special. If Godzilla has any thoughts about going out, try to keep him here.]
[Welt: Don't let Godzilla go out for now.]
[Himeko: How's your big guy doing lately? Let him sleep more, he's still growing.]
Though she didn't know what had happened, Stelle still honestly replied to each of them.
Especially Himeko's words really spoke to her.
Based on her expert visual observation, Godzilla had grown at least 1.3 meters since their first meeting!
That's how precise she was.
This was proof that Godzilla really was in a growth phase.
"Hm? What happened? Why is Cocolia in such a hurry?"
Serval made a puzzled sound, sending multiple messages, but Cocolia never gave a straight answer—only urged her to come quickly.
"Ugh, seriously, always calling me when something's up."
After complaining, work still had to be done.
After saying goodbye to the three, Serval headed toward Qlipoth Fort.
On the way, she saw a girl staring intently at the Engine of Creation, which made Serval happy.
Could Belobog be about to welcome another peer who loved machines?
Unfortunately, she had no time right now.
Shaking her head, she continued toward Qlipoth Fort.
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At that moment in Qlipoth Fort, in a spacious meeting room, the atmosphere was especially tense.
Everyone had a sheet of paper filled with black text in front of them.
"Lady Cocolia, Lady Bronya, is what's written here true? Could it be they're just trying to scam us for a fortune!?"
The speaker was a noble.
"If this were entertainment, I wouldn't have gathered you all here."
Bronya's expression was grim, and her words put a definitive end to any doubts about the matter's authenticity.