"The Apostle of the Serpent is the seven cadres who will follow the instructions of the Great Alliance Leader to realize the plan, and I don't know all the details of the Apostle. ”

"However, the two apostles who have recently visited Crosbel know a thing or two. ”

"Who are they?" asked Lloyd.

"In this case, one of them is the sixth pillar, the man who manages the thirteen workshops in terms of association technology,"

He is the leading theoretician in the Society, an extremely greedy technologist, and simply a man of inferior character. ”

"You can't just say that," Tio said.

"What kind of bad character?" said El.

"He is a man who does not care about good and evil, and is bent on satisfying his own desire for fingers and curiosity. ”

"I don't know what the purpose of his visit is, but at least I can be sure that his presence does not bode well for you. ”

Ellie said, "Is it so scary. ”

"As for the other person, according to the information I have received, the Seventh Pillar, which bears the name of Steel, has also come to Crossbell. ”

"Steel?"

"That sounds like a dangerous guy. Randy said.

"Hehe, it's a character full of mysteries, and the only thing that is certain is that it's a master that you can't match even if all of you work together. ”

"We're all together?" Lloyd said.

Watty: "That's so confident. ”

"In short, take these words of mine as advice, unlike the sixth pillar, which is said to be a noble character.

But if you challenge recklessly, you will surely be defeated. ”

Lloyd said, "Do you know anything about the plan of the association?"

"As I said, I don't know much about it, but as far as I can tell, that's how they named the project. ”

"Project Phantom Flame. ”

"It's a name that means a lot. Waji said.

"Will that plan also bring Crosbert the kind of mutation that Liber had suffered a year ago?" said Ellie.

"If that's the case, I can't forgive. ”

"Again, I don't know the details, but one thing is certain, and that is that the association is not as large as Liberal's this time. ”

"Associations are originally in the dark, and they are not usually seen in front of people. ”

"Well, it's not reassuring at all. Randy said.

"It's not just the name that's more disturbing. Tio said.

"I don't know what the association has to do with DG?"

"DG, as far as I know, the association has no direct connection with it, but the stronghold where they once imprisoned Ling was defeated by the association. ”

Ellie: "It's called Paradise." ”

"Well, it's probably because of a plot against a person closely related to the association that he will be the target of annihilation. ”

"It's a blessing that Ling was able to survive because of this. ”

Randy: "Even if the association does a good thing once in a while, I don't think it's a decent place. ”

Watty: "To be honest, it's hard to accept that there's only this level of explanation. ”

"Hehe, I didn't say it, I only know part of the matter, as for how to judge it, it's up to you. ”

"Well, I've already wasted a lot of time after answering the three questions, so please leave here. ”

Lloyd said, 'Thank you for your help, this is the end of this time, can I come back to you if I have the opportunity in the future?'

"It depends on my mood, anyway, it's not our association that you're worried about, and I'm afraid there are many more people who must be vigilant in the face of the current problem. ”

Lloyd said, "This. ”

Randy: "Exactly. ”

"By implication, you have the situation of those forces in your hands?" Mr. Waji said.

"Hehe, whatever you think, okay, on the way back, follow a child, if you lose it, I can't guarantee your personal safety. “

The group left the workshop.

Ellie: "It's like a dream, the Phantom Project, and the two Apostles who came to Crossbell. ”

"To be honest, the information was so amazing that I had a hard time digesting it. El said, "Those words are really believable. ”

"Judging from the rumors of Libere's mutation, they are indeed a group of guys to be reckoned with. Lloyd said.

"But unlike Liberal's case, they didn't seem to have taken a big deal this time. ”

"It is said that even a huge flying device was used at that time. Waji said, "The giant robot that Ling had driven was also dispatched. ”

"You've managed to do so much secret information. Lloyd said.

Ellie: "The legend of that kind of thing is also spread in the circle of Gongguan"

"Hehe, so to speak. Waji said.

"Theo and Randy, what's wrong with you. Lloyd said.

"It's nothing but thinking about things, and it looks like Theo is thinking about other things as well. Randy said.

"Yes, judging from the answers that led us and asked for information, the forces of association are too arbitrary. Tio said.

"Too casual?"

"Well, they have technology that is far beyond this world, but they always use it in inconsequential ways. ”

"It's the same with that robot, just sitting idle, and the cost of manufacturing is probably worth fifty airships," Tio said.

"Yes. Lloyd said.

"They have a very large amount of money. Ellie said.

"Indeed, in general, such groups should be very efficiency-oriented. "In order to achieve the goal, the absolute path must be maintained, and the consumption of unnecessary aspects must be controlled as much as possible. ”

Associations, on the other hand, clearly do not have this rationality. ”

Randy: "yes, I'm thinking about it too, even though they have such a powerful level and many monster-like powerful members, they are quite casual, and it seems that the Red Constellation and the Black Moon are more of a real threat. “”

"And the association of our bank should not collude with the current forces. ”

"I see. Lloyd said.

"The problem now is that Crosbell is in turmoil, and the various forces have formed a complex opposition. Waji said: "What is the purpose of the association guys who came to Crosbell at such a time?" ”

"Yes, it seems that the association to support those people was also a whim, and they did not actively participate in those struggles. Ellie said.

"In that case, could they have had another purpose?" ”

"If that's the case, we don't know what to do now. Randy said.

"But at the moment, it seems that the association does have hidden intentions. El said.

"Anyway, let's go back and report to the chief, and by the way contact the garrison and the guerrilla association. ”

"Whatever they do in the future, we want to stop them. ”

"yes, I see. Ellie said.

"Let's go back." ”

After that, the group was about to go back, and on the way Lloyd received a communication.

"Lloyd, excuse me. ”

"Is it Fran?

"Well, 3O minutes ago, there was a deprivation incident on West Crossbell Street. ”

"Really!" Lloyd said.

"The people from the Second Section have already gone to the garrison and are also dispatched, so you shouldn't need to go over, but for the sake of caution, I will inform you. ”

"Thank you, Fran, and if you have any follow-up information, please contact us again. ”

"Understood. ”

Theo: "What's wrong?"

"Hmm. ”

Lloyd explained the matter.

"What. He said, "How can there be a problem with the guide train?" ”

'Well, the second section and the garrison are already dealing with it, so there should be no problem. Lloyd said.

"But I'm still a little concerned. Tio said.

"Well, it's strange to see that this kind of thing is happening at this time. ”

"Maybe it wasn't just an accident. ”

Lloyd said: "In that case, we just need to sort out the matter of the association today, why don't we go to the scene now and take a look, I don't know if it was caused by the Phantom Beast or some guys." ”

'Good. ’

Ellie: "Then let's go. ”

Lloyd and others got on the guide car and came to the scene.

It's all around.

"It just looked like an ambulance. Three units were dispatched. ”

Ellie: "Looks like a lot of people were hurt. ”

"Sister Cecil is going to get busy, too. Lloyd said.

"Oh, Randy-senpai, you're here. Said the garrison.

"You've worked hard. Randy said.

Lloyd: "Looks like there's the scene ahead?"

"Now Sonia and the people from the second department are investigating, but I heard that the train was very exaggerated when it came out, and it may take a long time to completely repair it. ‘’

Ellie: "How's the passenger in the car?"

Fortunately, no one was killed, but several passengers were seriously injured and have been taken to hospital. ’

"We also saw it just now, and the other passengers arranged for the bus. ”

"Yes, there are 2 routes to Crosbel and one to Altair. ”

"What a chaotic scene just now. ”

"It's inevitable," said Theo. ”

"Anyway, we're going to survey the scene of the accident and let us in. ”

"Of course, no one will have any objection to letting you in. ”

The crowd walked into the scene.

I saw the guided car that was falling to the side, and all the ones that were hit were deformed.

Sonia and the boss of the second department, as well as Grace, also came.

"Oops, there was such a serious accident. Grace said, "What was the cause of the incident?"

Sonia said: "As you can see, we are investigating. ”

"According to our speculation, it is most likely caused by the fall of the rocks, but it needs to be investigated now, so please leave here. ”

"We're going to fix it soon. ”

"But, Sonia, we still need to investigate. 、”

"I also understand that I naturally want to complete the on-site evidence collection work as soon as possible. ”

Sonia said: "But this road is an economic road that must be passed, so a notice has been issued from the top of the board asking us to urgently repair it immediately." ”

"We must obey orders. ”

"But what if we don't investigate it and it happens again?" said Grace.

"This kind of thing, it's not what we're worried about now, anyway, it needs to be fixed by evening at the latest. Sonia said.

"Please wait. Lloyd and the others walked over.

"It's you. Sonia said.

"Oh, Lloyd, you're here too. ”

"So, Sonya, are you going to skip the on-site evidence collection step and start repairing it directly?" El said.

'You're also a member of the garrison, you know the importance of this path, although it's very helpless, but to be honest, if there is a slight delay in the progress, I'm afraid the empire and Smith will take action. Sonia said.

"This. El said.

"It's a possibility. Ellie said.

"Since you've said so, then we won't force it. Grace: "But we're also on a mission to know the truth." ”

"Sonya, please give us thirty minutes, no, just give us the time before the lifting equipment arrives. ”

"Why?"

"The recent Krosbel undercurrent, I think this is not a simple accident, is it necessary to investigate, is there an inevitable factor in this accident?"

Lloyd said.

Theo: "It's also possible that the phantom beast is causing trouble. ”

"yes, it's always okay to give us a little symbolic time, right?" said Randy.

"You're right, I seem to have been in a hurry, so I'll trouble you to investigate. Sonia said.

"But before we rushed to repair, there was no way. ”

"Excuse me, if you could stay here too?" said Grace.

"Alright, you can stay here, but please don't get in the way of the work. Sonia said.

"Well, of course. ”

"So let's get started, let's split up and investigate. Lloyd said to the second section boss.

"Well, okay, by the way, the flight attendant who was resting over there was in the car where the accident happened, you can ask him about the situation. ”

"Okay, then we'll investigate. Lloyd said.

The crowd first inspected the front of the car.

"Don't you think it's weird?" said Waji.

"yes, it seems that there are a lot fewer scars than expected. Randy said.

El Eyre: "It's true that the front end of the car is almost intact, and it feels a little off. ”

"yes, if you hit something head-on, you can't possibly keep the front end of the car so intact. Lloyd said.

In other words, there are other reasons. ”

The crowd continued to investigate and found that the side of the front of the car was recessed.

"But is that what happened to the rocks falling here?" said Ellie.

"But what's the deal with a scratch in the middle of the depression?" said Randy.

"Also, when you think about it, the location is a bit strange. Waji said.

"Yes, if it was just an ordinary rock fall, it shouldn't have caused such traces. Ellie said.

Lloyd said, "What the hell did you hit something?" ”

I looked carefully inside the car and found nothing suspicious.

"Oh, Mi Lei has you too, hard work. Randy said.

"Well, you're investigating, please let me know if you need help. ”

Well, after that, the search continued.