As the wooden door opened, a string of pleasant notes came out of the wind chimes.

"Welcome to the stationary hourglass~ Unfortunately, it is closed today, please come back at another date~"

"Shut up, John, it's us. ”

"I know I know," John said, wiping his hands with a towel and unbuttoning his apron, as he stepped out of the bar, "recognizable at a glance, as if he had just returned from business at the butcher's shop." ”

"Don't stand there and talk cool things," Unakin said through gritted teeth, as he and Frost were holding Wendy, "can you fix her?"

"I can't 'fix' her, but I can 'cure' her. John said, holding out his hand to them and taking the wounded artificial ligand.

"Whatever you want, she has to get better. ”

"Oh, that's broken at least two ribs, and internal bleeding......," John said, "what have you all done?"

"In a fight with a riot robot, she was knocked flying with a stick while I watched the whole fight. How's that, interesting, right?"

John rolled his eyes and pulled Wendy up. Frost tried to help, but John refused.

"I'll be alone, please. ”

He could only watch as the two of them slipped into a secret door and closed it tightly.

Unakin breathed a sigh of relief, pulled out a chair, and sat down. He took a brand new pack of cigarettes from his jacket pocket, took one of them and put it in his mouth, and pressed another one to Frost.

"It's rare for you kid not to hide it, don't you take a bite?" said the Master Chief with a slight smile.

Frost hesitated for a moment, then took the cigarette, and Unakin lit it for him with his windbreaker. He inhaled slowly, the strong taste running down his throat and into his lungs, the heavy breath only lightening his tired limbs. He almost forgot that he didn't wear an exoskeleton this time, and the physical consumption was several times greater.

The two exhaled a cloud of smoke and slowly rose to the bottom of the chandelier before slowly dissipating.

"How does it feel?" asked Yunakin.

Although it was a lot of relaxation, to be honest, it wasn't very good.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Yunakin took another deep breath.

"Frost, the expression at that time, when you were in control of the computer room, do you remember? It hasn't been long since ......"

He didn't remember whether he remembered or not, what his expression was at that time, he didn't know at all.

"You're fascinated by that humanoid weapon, Frost, at least not with a scared look. "I wouldn't sympathize with a wrench, so I wouldn't be scared of losing her." ”

Frost's hand hung on the armrest of the seat, and the soot fell off and fell to the ground.

"I don't know who's right, it's you or me, it doesn't matter. The ethical problems that may arise from the act of making artificial ligands should be criticized by public opinion, ......right? All gave way to the war. It's your freedom to see the world as you want, but don't get in the way of yourself or me. ”

He squeezed it hard, and the cigarette in his hand was deformed and gradually extinguished.

"Don't worry, time will tell," said Yunakin, "hasn't it been the case since ancient times? If you're right, survive and see what is about to happen. ”

The secret door opened again, John came out of it, and Unakin immediately stopped talking.

"How is she?"

"Your artificial ligand is very tough, so it won't be so easy to stop cooking," John smiled and spread his hands, "I'm asleep well now, and I'll be well soon." ”

"How fast is it soon?" asked Yunakin, "and don't forget that we still have a mission." ”

"It won't be fully recovered until tomorrow morning at the earliest, so you still don't have to make too much of a move until then. ”

"Really......"

"Do you want coffee, although I personally don't think the mix of cigarettes and coffee flavors is too good. John asked.

Unakin nodded, and John walked to the bar. The light directly above the round table shone in the middle of them, and the light made Frost drowsy, a little sleepy.

I don't know how many times the aperture turned, but it shouldn't have been long before he looked up again, and when he looked up again, there was only cigarette butts left between Unakin's fingers, and John happened to come with coffee.

"I've been waiting. ”

"Hmm. ”

"Thinking about it, this is probably the last time. John said.

The hands of the two men who had just picked up the cup stopped in the air, and they both looked up at him.

"What, you poisoned?"

"No......" John shrugged, "I'm going to close my doors here." ”

"Are you leaving Lockbeth too?" asked Yunakin.

"yes, after all, you're all here, and the war isn't far away, right?"

The three of them were silent for a moment.

"Anyway, the boss told me to go back, and I had to obey orders," said John, "and as soon as you turn off the jammer, I'll leave Lockbeth." ”

"It's really not simple, you and your backstage, where are you guys?"

"I can't tell you that. Give you my contact information and take it. ”

As he spoke, he pulled out a small chip-like orange crystal.

"You can still find me by this, but you won't be able to use it until after the war, and ......," John paused, "the end of the war is not ideal, and it will probably be nullified." ”

So, what does that mean. Yunakin held the crystal up and looked at the light source.

"Even though we've only been together for a short time and haven't said a word, I still want to help you, even though it's hard to do. To say why...... It's just my personal kindness. So if you're still alive after the war, use it to come to me. ”

Unakin pondered for a moment, then tossed the crystal to Frost.

"I don't need it, little ghost. If I'm lucky enough to survive, I'll be back home, where there is still a good family life waiting for me, and there's no reason for you to worry about it. ”

Yunakin got up from his seat, grabbed the coat from the backrest, draped it over his body, and walked outside.

"I'll go out for a while longer, cooperating with Exia's investigation. Frost, stay here and keep an eye on those two people. ”

Frost was stunned for a moment, and the orange light reflected on the table through the crystals.

"What about you?"

There were just two of them here, and John could only say it to himself.

"Honestly, half of the reason is your companion, the artificial ligand named Wendy. "We know what she actually is, and we can give her a proper place to live, and you should understand that even if the war is won, the world will not change overnight." This should be the best option for you guys, and you're coming, right?"

Frost nodded slowly, squeezing the object in his hand slightly.