Chapter 61: Gu Tang's Good Idea

The group moved to an isolated place to discuss the next steps.

But before that...

"Well... you see, the path to Svarog is now clear, and my task is successfully completed. So, can I..." 

Sampo rubbed his hands together, smiling.

Gu Tang tossed him a potion.

**[Name: Dispelling Potion]**

**[Type: Hindrance Tool]**

**[Level: 4]**

**[Effect: Use to immediately dispel all buffs on the enemy.]**

**[Evaluation: Many enemies aren't strong; they just have too many buffs. Expose their true form.]**

"Oh, thank you, boss!"

Sampo took the potion.

Then, in a flash, he was gone.

"That guy ran off again," March 7th said indignantly.

Seele waved her hand dismissively. "Forget him, we didn't count on him anyway."

"Seele's right, let's focus on the important stuff." Bronya looked at everyone. "What do you think about what Clara said?"

"I think Clara's telling the truth. The nearby vagrants are doing quite well, which proves Svarog indeed has no hostility towards humans," Dan Heng analyzed. "If Svarog's goal is to protect the underworld, it makes sense..."

Don't be misled by Dan Heng's inner monologue; he can be a calm and resourceful young man at times.

March 7th sighed. "If Clara is telling the truth, then it's even worse... Svarog only believes in its calculations and won't listen to anyone else."

"This is troublesome. We should just go with Gu Tang's plan and dismantle Svarog, take the memory chip," Seele said, scratching her head in frustration.

Bronya glanced at the surrounding machines. "This is Svarog's stronghold. The moment we make a move, we'll be swarmed by robots."

Gu Tang seemed to have an idea as he started thinking deeply after hearing this.

"There is a breakthrough... Svarog's logic has a flaw," Stelle said thoughtfully.

"Is there?" March 7th was skeptical.

Stelle patted her chest. "Its calculations are outdated. New variables haven't been added..."

Dan Heng immediately caught on and nodded. "Yes, Svarog's calculations were accurate at the time. The trouble brought by the Stellaron couldn't be solved with this planet's existing power, but now we are here. We are the new variables..."

Bronya's eyes lit up. "That's right. If we can make Svarog believe you can overturn the calculation results, there's hope for negotiation."

"But how do we prove it? Just showing photos might not be enough this time," March 7th still had concerns.

Gu Tang, who had been silent for a while, finally raised his head and said, "Don't worry, I have a good idea."

Everyone looked at him with complex expressions.

Gu Tang's good ideas could be as vast as the universe.

The group found Clara again.

"Big brothers and sisters, have you finished discussing?" Clara blinked and asked.

"Clara, when did Svarog start its calculations?" Bronya asked.

Clara thought for a moment. "It was... a long time ago, I heard it was when the upper and lower zones were first sealed off..."

"At that time, its calculations were completely correct," Bronya looked at Gu Tang and his group. "But now things are different. Visitors from other planets are here, and they can overturn its calculations."

"Other planets..." Clara looked at Gu Tang and his group in shock.

Gu Tang regretfully looked at his hands. "If only we had a distinctive appearance, something that would make people see we're aliens at a glance. Like having extra hands or blue skin..."

"I can manipulate ice. Does this count as proof I'm an alien?" March 7th asked.

She extended a finger, forming a small ice flower at the tip.

Gu Tang shook his head. "It's not enough. Seele, a local, can also create illusions."

"Damn, there are too many people with superpowers in this universe," March 7th said angrily.

Stelle seemed envious. "I envy you guys with special effects. Unlike me, who only uses a bat."

Dan Heng glanced at her sideways. "You always enjoy hitting things, don't you?"

Clara watched Gu Tang's group chat casually, murmuring in disbelief, "I thought aliens were just stories made up by adults..."

"The universe is vast, Clara," Bronya smiled gently. "I have questions in my mind too, but I believe in them—March 7th, Dan Heng, Stelle, and Gu Tang. I believe they are the turning point for this world."

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Led by Clara, they encountered no obstacles, and all the robots let them pass.

Soon, Svarog appeared before them.

It was the same as when they met in the Great Mine—cold, sharp, powerful, with a heavy sense of oppression.

"Welcome back, Clara," Svarog's synthesized voice rang out. "But—why did you bring them here?"

"Mr. Svarog... they want to discuss going to the surface with you," Clara said.

"Analyzing... Analysis result: Targets do not belong to the Fire Organization. Background: Unknown. Classification: Unknown information." The red glow in Svarog's mechanical eye flickered. "Given Clara's introduction, I will give you a chance to speak."

"Hey, it seems willing to communicate with us!" March 7th said excitedly.

"We're here for the Stellaron," Stelle said bluntly.

"Stellaron... Accessing database... Access denied. Discussing the Stellaron with unauthorized targets: Prohibited." The sense of oppression from Svarog increased. "Reevaluating target status—threat level rising. I demand you reveal your true intentions!"

"Wait, it seems the negotiation is breaking down. This is too fast..." March 7th felt uneasy and quietly took out her bow.

Dan Heng frowned. "Its reaction shows it knows about the Stellaron but refuses to tell us."

Stelle remained unfazed, staring at Svarog. "We need to find the Stellaron, seal it... and end the disaster on this planet!"

Svarog was silent for a moment, then said, "In recorded history, humans have attempted to contact the Stellaron several times. Without exception, they tried to claim it for themselves out of human greed."

March 7th panicked. "Wait! We're different from those people!"

"Reevaluating—target threat level at maximum. Peace maintenance protocol temporarily suspended... Requesting extermination protocol activation." Svarog shook its coat and entered battle mode.

"Negotiations have broken down—March, prepare for battle!" Dan Heng readied his spear.

"Mr. Svarog! Please don't—" Clara shouted from the side.

"Clara, leave here," Svarog said to Clara, then attacked Gu Tang's group. "Prototype 3—Supervisor Svarog, extermination protocol request status: Approved. Elimination authorized!"

Countless missiles launched from Svarog's back, streaking towards the group with fiery tails.

Snap.

Gu Tang snapped his fingers.

A machine rushed in front of them, blocking the attack.