"Speaking of which, how has the current situation developed?" There seems to be some hidden secret, which makes Barong avoid talking about this topic many times.
Her wandering thoughts gradually returned to her eyes. Staring at the other person's back, Artolis sighed helplessly: "If you can, please don't answer questions with questions next time. Barong, you should compare us to the fact that we are partners." I know better."
"..."
The other party did not answer, but fell into silence after listening to his own words.
Artoris cannot sympathize with that kind of hardship, even though Baron has always been like this, always choosing to bear the burden alone and avoiding talking to the outside world. But from Artoris's point of view, this can't be called a good thing.
"But forget it, since you have no intention of telling anything, I shouldn't continue to inquire about it."
"Thanks for your understanding."
After receiving Baron's reply, Artolis breathed a sigh of relief: "Compared to the current world, the time flow of this trial is much faster. Now Selese has started two rounds of confrontation with you. Although I have also taken We have taken action, but it will probably take another three months before the first direct contact."
That was the message conveyed to Artolis by the consciousness of this world. In that world, the flow of time was as slow as standing still. It was still the same scene two years later, which inevitably gave Artolis a little headache.
"It's said that it takes ten years to sharpen a sword. I hope that by the time you confront 'that guy', you will have mastered excellent coping methods." After hearing the news, Barong said with sincere emotion.
"But having said that, will being hurt in this world have an impact on the trial?"
After a cultivator enters the trial, it rarely happens that the physical body is occupied by another person's consciousness. To be honest, Artolis doesn't know what kind of state Barong is in now.
"Maybe there will be. Even if you ask me this, I can't give a corresponding answer. All I can say for sure is that it doesn't seem to be a big deal now." Above this, Barong didn't seem to be too worried. He usually spread his hands as if nothing had happened.
After the words fell, the two of them heard movement in front of them, followed by a wave of heat. They watched the bushes in front of them wither and wither at a speed visible to the naked eye. They noticed the abnormality and fell silent at the same time. They all speeded up their pace involuntarily.
"How could it be?" After pushing aside the rotten shrubs, the sight that came into view made Artolis's eyes widen.
The towering volcano released an unparalleled heat wave, as if appearing out of thin air, burning the woods for several kilometers into ashes. The sky that was clearly clear just a few minutes ago was covered by thick smoke rising into the sky in the next second. The black clouds expanded rapidly, seeming to cover the entire world in boundless desolation.
Artolis understands that the name of this place is the Ice and Fire Prisoner's Sky Ridge. The mountain range is only a hundred kilometers away from Leighton Manhari. It will change independently due to the alternation of the four seasons. That is, it will be mountains and forests in spring and autumn, snow ridges in summer, and snow ridges in winter. volcano. A peculiar landmark belonging to the Kotgama Empire, it is also a place that the two of them must pass when heading to Tianyu Xialang.
However, although the unnatural landform of Ice Fire Prison Ridge is very strange, it is not enough to surprise the two people who have seen the world.
"If I remember correctly, it should still be spring now. Even if the vision comes early, it shouldn't be a volcanic landscape right now." Looking at the hot and barren land outside the dense forest, Barong said with his chin in his right hand. He gradually frowned.
Because they had known about the existence of the Ice and Fire Prison Ridge for a long time, the two chose to stay in Leightonman Harry. The elimination of the sixth executive officer was an accident at best. The real purpose was to prepare for the necessary preparations for the Snow Ridge. Although those things had been left at the hotel, even Barong was a little surprised when faced with the unexpected volcanic scenery that suddenly appeared in front of him.
"Is it possible that the abnormalities in the earth's veins are caused by humans?" Artolis asked.
"The known information is quite limited, not to mention that even if the results are obtained by just guessing, it will not help."
Feeling the heat wave, Barong summoned a piece of ice and placed it in his palm. After discovering that the ice melted at a speed visible to the naked eye, his face quickly turned dark. Without large space storage props and a large amount of drinking water, there is no way to easily get through this area.
But there is one thing to be thankful for. Holding the Snow Mark Invitation to manipulate ice consumes only magic power. Although taking unfiltered ice and snow melt water will cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, having the trial will grant [The Protection of the Immortal] immunity to diseases. The two people affected by the epidemic will not be affected.
"To be more comprehensive, I think we can wait for another quarter. It should be much easier after the transformation into a mountain forest." This is Artolis's idea. If she were normal, she would definitely go straight up the mountain recklessly, but with the tavern, it would be much easier. After learning from the past experience, Artolis chose to give a more conservative answer after careful consideration.
"No, let's go straight up the mountain." However, Baron's reply surprised Artolis.
"From the experience learned by adventurers, the glaciers and snow ridges in the Ice and Fire Prison Ridge are the most dangerous landforms. Firstly, they are hindered by wind, snow and severe cold. Secondly, many of the vicious creatures living in the snowy ridges have mimicry. It is a completely natural area. It’s extremely detrimental to us. If I hadn’t happened by chance, I wouldn’t have wanted to go up the mountain in that environment. It’s true that it’s easy to travel through the mountainous forest landscape, but there are more dangerous creatures active during this period, and the frequency of encountering danger is relatively high. It is increasing but not decreasing. Only the active volcanic landforms are the rarest. The only trouble is the high temperature. If it can be overcome, there will be no more obstacles."
"But you also know that high temperatures are unbearable. Although 60 degrees Celsius is not fatal to us, if you really stay in that environment all the time, people will burn out!" Artolis said she didn't understand.
"I have a solution for this. Give me two days and I should be able to solve this problem." As if he thought of something, Barong's worries gradually subsided, and the corner of his mouth raised a slight arc.
"What is it?"
"You'll know, come on, go back to the forest before that."
…
From the time Artoris went hunting to the time he returned home with a full load, Barong had not rested for several hours, carving some strange patterns around the camp. The level of seriousness was almost the same as that of Gawain. Even though she was extremely hungry, Artolis still couldn't bear to disturb him.
Clam? You want to ask why you just stood there instead of starting a fire to cook?
If there is this opportunity, Artolis will certainly be obliged to do it, provided that Baron doesn't dislike the food she makes.
