"The Chosen One, the Chosen One... Hey, you keep saying this word every time. In the end, don't you just want us to do more work?"
At dusk some time later, at the end of the grassland where the sky gradually began to darken, Duan Qing, with a look of impatience on his face, followed the large number of teams that gradually stopped and arrived at the edge of the rolling grassland hills, carrying a bag of grass on his shoulders. The heavy package was placed hard on the ground: "This Surtu has begun to evolve into a despicable boss and leader."
"Isn't this a good thing? At least it means we can trust him." Xue Ling Huan Bing, who also placed a bag of packages on the grass and replied, looked more relaxed at this time: "Instead, It was Surtu who was more than brave but lacking in strategy when we first met him. Shouldn't we be even more tired now?"
"I admit that he is indeed a little stronger than that time, although this is still not a good thing for us." Duan Qing took a long breath and raised his head to stretch himself as much as possible because he had to carry heavy objects for a long time. And the body that looked a little tired said: "But forget it, this shows that this guy has not been overwhelmed by the many potential threats around us, and he is already prepared in his heart."
"Although this guy is talking about the Chosen One, he probably just wants us to fight against those enemies when they appear." He smacked his lips when he said this, as if he was still savoring the taste of the relationship between him and that person before. The process of a brief exchange between the top leaders of the Sioux clan: "Damn it, if that guy really asks us to die by then, let's see if I don't take revenge on him."
"The 'wind path' he mentioned - is this it?"
Xue Ling Huan Bing, who flapped her hands and moved a bit, stretched her slender and graceful body, then squatted down again: "Are we actually walking along the direction of the earth veins now?"
"That's right, because the strong wind on this road has disappeared." Duan Qing paused for a moment, and his face sank again, then raised his hand to gesture towards the depths of dusk in the distance: "Although there is still some wind still there We are surrounded by winds, but these naturally generated winds are different from the storms that have been raging in every corner of the grassland before - they are the product of the energy of the ley lines constantly radiating, just like our underground experiment in the Varro ruins It’s the same situation we encountered in the room.”
"The liberation of the earth's veins not only blocked the transmission of energy, but also made these radiated energy storms disappear together?" His hands continued to be busy going back and forth because of sorting, and Xueling Huanbing, who was squatting on the edge of the grass, continued to ask without looking back. Said: "How long can this phenomenon last? And where can it be extended?"
"I don't know whether the underground laboratory ended up in the form of 'release' or 'destruction'. The difference in results between the two will also lead to the difference in the duration of the leyline pause." Pointed. On the ground beneath the two people's feet, Duan Qing replied in a low voice: "As for where it can be extended..."
"Sultu, who has followed some ancient path until now, may know more than I do."
There was a flash of light in his eyes, and the gray-robed magician gradually entered a state of contemplation. After noticing this, Xue Ling Huan Bing stopped asking questions, and instead took care of wrapping the package. He took out the things used for camping one by one: "But this can be considered a good thing. At least we no longer need to spend wind stones to ensure safety performance... Well, what is this thing? "
"Ordinary stones, I collected them casually when I was in the underground ruins." Duan Qing tilted his head and replied subconsciously: "Anyway, I am temporarily stationed in the camp to rest and find some objects that can be used as shields. It can be used as furniture, and when necessary, it can also be used as a wall stack to mount a gun."
"Wall stacks? Setting up guns?" Then Xue Ling Huanbing opened her eyes wide: "You still miss those works of yours? Who can you show the guns to? Is it for your own people?"
"Do you really think we are safe now? The enemy might suddenly jump out at some point." Duan Qing, who temporarily woke up from his deep state of contemplation, shook his head and replied helplessly: "Otherwise Sur Why did Tu place our team here?"
"Don't you just want us to be a sentinel?"
Pointing to the grass slope not far behind the two people and the sunset that was still setting backwards, Duan Qing curled his lips secretly, and Xueling Huanbing, who took out the map, also competed for a while. After that, he frowned, and his eyes that glanced forward stopped right in front of the grassland: "So we are responsible for guarding in this direction... Hehe, that Surtu really trusts you and me. Add it."
"We have already said that we are the chosen ones. Now in his eyes, no one can defeat us." He let out a long breath, and the sigh belonging to Duan Qing also sounded again: "But no matter what, it is necessary The defenses still need to be built, so we can just treat it as our normal camping and try to spend the night peacefully."
"You think there's going to be an attack?"
"...Yes, and the possibility is not small."
The action of setting up the tent paused for a moment, and then the bright eyes of the white-haired woman looked at Duan Qing who answered her in a low voice: "They may not know, but we know very well - —The two players who died underground should have come back with their men to settle the score with us long ago."
"Since they claim to be 'god envoys', they have probably found strong support from the camp in this continent of wind, right?" Tightening the ropes of the tent in front of him, Snow Spirit Fantasy Ice bound him The look on his face was hidden in the movement of turning around: "If they bring a group of more powerful people to attack us..."
"Surtu's decision was quick enough, and we left the place in time." Duan Qing whispered to ease the other party's worries: "Even if they really found us, they shouldn't be chasing us like a large force. Soldiers, but a small group of elite troops like us."
"What we like and are best at is dealing with enemies like this, isn't it?" He blinked his eyes at Xue Ling Huan Bing, and there was a hint of smile in the voice that sounded again: "You might There are also more opportunities to try out the knife.”
"Try the knife? I'm afraid it will be a life-and-death fight." The binding action used a little more force, and Xue Ling Huan Bing, who was silent for a moment, curled his lips and replied: "I don't mind having a good time with them. Field, but with you as a burden in this place, I always feel that I can’t completely let go of my hands and feet.”
"No need to worry." Duan Qing crossed his arms and twisted his nose. Duan Qing's face began to turn disdainful: "And who do you think I am? I can be considered a person with two brushes now, okay? Wait. You put away the walls and fortifications, and I’ll show them my marksmanship!”
"What's your marksmanship? Do you have marksmanship? I'm afraid you won't be able to quietly follow us and charge up, putting the muzzle of your gun on someone else's body at zero range, right?" Good Chinese, right?
"What are you talking about? Do I seem so despicable - such a dishonorable person? I think in "Future War", I was considered one of the mercenaries who climbed to the SSS level -"
Uh-huh.
Refreshing white light suddenly appeared around the two people, and the sound of water blowing that was just about to rise was interrupted by the outline of the character that gradually emerged here. The condensed Gedman then looked around at the other two people present. The figure spread his hands slightly innocently.
"Did I get in at the wrong time?"
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"Okay, let's talk about the situation."
The deep night and the boundless starry sky gradually converged above the grassland. The originally extremely beautiful and profound phantom curtain was replaced by the warmth brought by the bonfire at their feet. They sat together holding their own cups. At this time, several players also enjoyed a wonderful picnic in the midst of their busy schedules, and their voices also brought a bit of relaxation and indifference: "What's the big news outside?"
"Although a lot of things have happened here, actually not much time has passed." After clearing his throat, it was his turn to be responsible for this work. Gedman replied in a low voice: "But even if So, there are still a lot of things happening outside.”
"First let's start with the changes in power on the Free Continent." He sorted out his thoughts and spoke out bit by bit the information he compiled after going offline: "The internal governance of the Fleur Empire is fairly stable. After the resurrection, there was no other major commotion under the command of Emperor Drenir. The incident that night when the prime minister led many powerful men to rebel seemed to have slowly disappeared from the public opinion as if nothing happened. "
"After all, this is an emergency period. The nobles within the empire must not want the situation to continue to escalate." Duan Qing held his chin and nodded subconsciously: "Drenier deliberately sent the finance minister to the imperial capital. It must be the same. For the same consideration, although in hindsight, the reason why the poor guy was involved in the riot that night was indeed a coincidence... By the way, who is the talker in the imperial capital now? The emperor cannot be allowed to personally intervene. Are you in charge of the overall situation?"
"Of course it's Tristan." Glancing at Duan Qing in front of him, Goldman curled his lips and replied: "The descendant of the former empire who has just returned to China and is innocent is trapped in scandals and crises, but in the end he relies on His integrity and unyielding have come out, and he has been accepted by people from the former prime minister's faction - such a person is most suitable to become a middleman between the major factions."
"That's really... a bit surprising." The image of the middle-aged man and all that had happened since he met him flashed through his mind, and Duan Qing replied sadly: "Well, this may be the most suitable one. Now that Tristan’s outcome is over, at least we don’t have to worry about a scapegoat being placed on our heads.”
"Don't forget that we are still members of the envoy in name only." Xueling Huanbing on the side rolled her eyes: "Princess Reina's trust in us is no weaker than that of others. As long as she is still there, we Our reputation and position will not collapse."
"But the eldest princess has been quite busy recently." This time it was Goldman who explained again: "I heard that the negotiations between the empire and the principality are still going on, and have reached the most critical stage. The issue of His Royal Highness Prince Chris’s innocence and fate has become the core point of stalemate and inability to deal with it.”
"snort."
A purple light seemed to appear on his body for a moment, and Duan Qing, who was reflected in the light of the campfire with a dark face, let out a cold snort: "That stupid guy - even if he really dies, I probably won't feel any pity."
"Agree." Xue Ling Huan Bing also nodded her head: "Even if he is not executed and is brought back to the country by the Empire, what awaits this guy will definitely not be a good end."
"You two, you are the same pair of pants no matter where you go." Staring at the two of them and shaking his head, Goldman helplessly spread his hands: "It is also difficult for Princess Reina to do it now. After all, she He can be regarded as his blood relative, and there is no very reasonable explanation for the strange things involved in this incident."
"If you are in trouble, look for the Restorationists and the guys behind the Magic Empire." Xue Linghuan, who spoke again, coldly pointed at the night sky above her head: "Even if this debt is placed on them, , and I have no intention of letting that prince go."
"Okay, okay, let's change the topic to another topic." Patting his thigh, Gedman also looked at the fortifications briefly outlined around the bonfire: "This is where you started from Sur. The treatment I got over there? Why do I feel it’s not as good as before?”
"There is no way. After all, our current position is to be sentry and scout." Duan Qing pointed helplessly outside himself: "It is a great help to have such a simple thing to block the crisis before it comes. It’s been of some use.”
"Post? Scout?" So Gedman blinked his eyes: "What are you guarding against?"
"We don't know what to guard against, so let's guard against it first." Xue Ling Huan Bing pointed at Duan Qing's face with a matter-of-fact expression: "This is what he said before. I am only responsible for repeating and executing it."
"...Oh, forget it, it's up to you." Putting his hand on his forehead, Gedman's eyes disappeared under the bonfire as he lowered his head: "Then let's talk about it to make it more interesting. Some happy news... Do you still remember the 'New Alliance' mentioned earlier?"
"Of course I remember." Looking at each other, Duan Qing and Xue Ling Huanbing's attention was attracted as expected: "What's wrong?"
"Although the previous Void War ended with the Magic Empire's victory, the New Alliance's side that occupied the Free City still gained great fame." He clapped his hands and raised the corners of his mouth. : "And now, they are finally ready to take action."
"A new 'League Cup' - they've already started planning for that."
