"code word?"
"It's a recipe," the old bartender replied slowly, "Tonic water and Gordon's gin, 3:1, three ice cubes and a little lemon peel. Pay attention. If there is a customer who orders this, you can secretly give this address. Tell her."
"What address..."
The old bartender wrote about the sailing museum on the seventh deck. She waved the piece of paper in front of Putina, then balled up the paper and threw it into her pocket.
"...But many people drink like this." Putina was a little confused, "Maybe I have made such a wine in the past, and this recipe is nothing special-"
"Then wait." The old bartender said softly, "Anyway, for so long, I have asked customers who order gin what they want, and no one has ever said this."
"Why, what does this code word mean?"
"A young customer asked me to do this before. She gave me a lot of money... She said that someone would come over and order gin, and that's what I would do then."
"Where's the money?"
"Of course I spent it all." The old bartender raised his hand and hit Putinna on the back of the head, "Why have I taken you with you in the past two years, and you still ask me for money? Remember a secret phrase? Do you need to work hard?"
"Hahahahaha... I just asked casually," Putina smiled, "But did that guest say that he would keep waiting? Maybe he didn't come that time, so it won't count——"
"She didn't say she wouldn't wait."
Putina frowned slightly, remained silent for a long time, and finally couldn't help asking: "...that little guest, how much did she give you?"
The old bartender swung the glass and showed a sly smile, "Just remember it if you remember it. If you don't remember it, throw it away. Anyway, I have already told you..."
The past is like smoke, Putinna recalls everything in the past and enters the kitchen through the back door.
She made an appointment in front of the computer for a meeting that would start an hour and a half later. The location was on the negative second deck. The topic was to optimize the daytime safety inspection process. Then, she returned to the bar and began to arrange and clean the cups, just like she did every time she prepares for business.
This process is close to mindfulness and can quickly bring her into a calm state.
Putina stretched her neck.
There are so many things.
…
After handing over all the tasks, Hesta lay on the observation deck and basked in the sun.
The ocean was wide open in front of her, and Rico also pulled up a chair and lay down side by side with her.
The entire seven decks were silent at the moment, with only the sea breeze howling by.
Rico looked sideways: "This is how the journey I imagined was supposed to be."
Hesta turned back, "Baking in the sun and blowing in the wind?"
"Yes." Li Ge turned his key, and the metals collided together, making a crisp squeaking sound. "I have nothing to do every day. When the weather is fine, I stare at the sea in a daze. When there are storms, I hide in the cabin to drink and play games. .”
Hesta looked at her, "Are you busy in District 12?"
"Compared to you, it must be very leisurely," Li Ge said softly, "But it's usually not my turn to attend work for small things, so most of the time I am really taking care of myself in advance."
Hesta was especially surprised. She carefully adjusted her body angle and turned to Rico: "I thought you would find this kind of life boring."
"How is that possible?" Rico stretched. "It can only be said that our life was too monotonous when we were at the base. Training, fighting, healing, attending various meetings... But in fact, life is not like that at all. , it’s just that many mercury needles don’t have the opportunity to think about this level.”
"How do you feel about life?"
"Actually, there is nothing that must be done." Rico turned his head, "It's a bit like a game. It's a linear world at the beginning, and everyone has to fight monsters and upgrade, but after defeating the boss, it will suddenly become an open world. "
"Have you finished all the bosses?" Hesta asked.
Rico turned around and said, "What other bosses do you want to fight?"
Hesta lowered her eyes slightly, "...I don't know."
At this moment, the elevator door behind the two opened, and Bernhard himself came over with a young thorn monk and stopped next to Hesta.
Hesta glanced at the two of them.
"Madam!" Bernhard shouted loudly, "You just told us that if any of the passengers are willing to confess the content of the trial, they can get further protection from you. This gentleman is willing to do so!"
Hesta's expression stiffened slightly, "I asked you to contact me privately. Didn't you just announce it openly and honestly?"
"Of course not!" Bernhard replied immediately, "The other nine of us have just entered the restaurant now, and we haven't had much chat with the passengers-"
"I took the initiative to ask Mr. Bernhard!" The young man continued from the side, "...I wonder if you still remember me? Previously...when I was very scared, you comforted me..."
Hesta studied the face - they had indeed spoken briefly at the end of one of their morning meetings.
"...So I just asked Mr. Bernhard if there is anything I can do for you and your team right now."
"Do something," Hesta repeated this sentence in a low voice, "Do something to protect your companions and end these dangers as soon as possible, or -"
"I can't ask for this," the young man said suddenly faster, "I only ask for your protection, for myself."
Hesta laughed, "You are honest, aren't you worried that you are in the trial now?"
"Of course I am honest, completely honest," the man whispered, "I have basic judgment and can still confirm which world I am in. I can now tell you about the trials I have participated in before. ——”
"No need," Hesta said softly, "You go back and put your experiences on paper. Make an appointment as detailed as possible. Is one day enough?"
"Enough!" The man nodded repeatedly, "I will go back and start writing now. I should be able to give you something before dinner today."
"OK."
"Then... what will you do?" The man looked at Hesta, hesitant to speak, "For example, are you willing to be my guardian?"
"Can."
The man was startled and said, "Thank you!"
"Then hurry up." Hesta looked at him, "Don't delay."
"Wait until later today, how do I—"
"Look for Bernhard." Hesta said softly, "Then wait for my news."
"OK."
The two quickly left the observation deck together, and Rico's eyes remained on them until the two disappeared completely.
"I feel like Bernhard is better than René." Rico turned around, "At least he doesn't look as vulgar as René."
"It's almost the same. After clarifying the relationship between superiors and subordinates, both of them are more obedient." Hesta half-closed her eyes, "If sisters Tasia and Agnes are as obedient as Bernhard, they won't have their turn. He’s running back and forth here.”
