Jarilo-VI
Chapter(s):- In the Withering Wintry Night
In The Sweltering Morning Sun
The crew of the Trailblazer, consisting of March and Dan Heng, finally arrives at Jarilo-VI, a planet that has been devastated by the Eternal Freeze. This catastrophic winter, caused by the immense power of a Stellaron, has rendered the planet uninhabitable. Additionally, the Fragmentum, a peculiar phenomenon, spawns formidable monsters that pose a threat to humans and their creations.
As the crew approaches the capital city of Belobog with the intention of resolving the Stellaron crisis, they find themselves in a dire situation. Supreme Guardian Cocolia, under the influence of the Stellaron, accuses them of plotting to overthrow the government of Belobog. Consequently, they are labeled as fugitives and must evade the pursuit of the Belobog police.
In order to escape the clutches of the authorities, the crew seeks refuge in the Underworld, a hidden realm beneath the planet’s surface. It is here that they discover the existence of the peacekeeping organization known as Wildfire. They also learn about the ongoing conflict between Wildfire and Svarog, the leader of the robots, who stubbornly refuses to engage in peace negotiations.
After engaging in a fierce battle against Svarog and acquiring valuable information about the Stellaron, the crew resurfaces to confront Cocolia. However, she has merged herself with the Stellaron and is determined to eliminate the Astral Express crew. Despite the odds stacked against them, the crew manages to defeat Cocolia and emerge victorious.
In a surprising turn of events, Bronya, who happens to be Cocolia’s adopted daughter, steps forward to assume the role of the new Supreme Guardian. She not only takes charge of the government but also announces her plans to unite the Underworld and Belobog, thereby fostering harmony between the two realms.
Jarilo-VI
Chapter(s):- Jolted Awake From a Winter Dream
While awaiting the commencement of their journey to Penacony, March 7th and the Trailblazer are contacted by Bronya, who invites them to a festival in Belobog. Upon their arrival, they discover that Topaz, an agent of the IPC, is trying to collect a long-standing debt from centuries ago, predating the planting and subsequent eradication of the Stellaron on Belobog. Despite their efforts to negotiate, March 7th and the Trailblazer are unable to resolve the debt. Subsequently, IPC workers launch an invasion of the Underworld, only to be thwarted by the Trailblazer and March 7th. Topaz orders the workers to cease the invasion. Bronya contemplates a proposal from Topaz to allow the IPC to take control of Belobog, but changes her mind when Himeko descends from the Astral Express to inform her that the IPC has a success rate of only 20% in managing planets that accept such proposals. A confrontation ensues between the Trailblazer, March 7th, and Topaz, which is halted by Bronya’s intervention. Witnessing the progress made by Belobog’s inhabitants in rebuilding their planet, Topaz decides to depart temporarily and is demoted by the IPC for failing to fulfill her duties.
