"Master, are you alright?"

It was only after sunset that Patrick arrived at the makeshift hideout that had been prepared in advance. He looked terrifying, covered in blood and sand, and it was no wonder that the G41 was worried.

"All right, what about Jevti?" asked Patrick, who had actually fully recovered.

"In the back room, safe and sound. G41 replied. It is said to be a back room, but in fact it is just a small wooden house embedded in the stone wall.

Their hideout, literally hidden deep beneath the shaft, is said to have been a haven for thieves who haunted the desert thirty years ago, and a handful of "crypts" that have been extensively cleaned. Thirty years later, the crypts have survived, but the original people are gone.

"What the hell is going on?"

"Let's go in and talk. Patrick said.

The narrow grotto was large enough for one person to pass through, and Patrick and G41 walked deeper and deeper. The groundwater is wet and the sand makes a rustling sound when stepped on, and occasionally a drop or two of cold water droplets fall onto the skin and give goosebumps.

The deepest light source grew larger and larger until the shadow of the wooden door was outlined. Patrick knocked on the door, and after a long time, he saw a dark shadow behind the door through the crack in the door, and unlocked it with a "snap".

"Wow! I'm scared to death!" it was Ump40 who opened the door, and she was visibly relieved, "Anyway, let us know who it is!"

"Hmm...... I'm sorry. ”

"What does this smell like?" Ump40 sniffed, and immediately became panicked again, "The smell of blood?

"I'm sick of it...... Are you going to let us in or not? ”

"Ahh

When I finally got inside, the narrow space was full of people, and Patrick and G41 were even more crowded when they entered. Jeffrethy and Noyeru sat on the only mattress, Mondstadt leaned against the wall across from them, and the super dwarf cowered under the bed for some reason, and Patrick barely saw her......

No matter how sloppy he was, Patrick sat down on the tattered leather couch in the corner, and a moan came from the couch.

All eyes were on him.

"Are you hurt?" asked Jefti.

"It's all right. Patrick replied indifferently.

"Looks like you're worried," Gerfuti smiled slightly, "you probably don't have self-esteem or anything like that." ”

"yes, yes," Noyelu chimed in, "heartless fellow." ”

"I heard G41 say you're chasing Owen?" asked Jeffrey again.

"He's run away," Patrick shrugged, "and there are some strong guys in the SDF. ”

"Oh, is there anyone you can't even take?" said Mondstadt, half-jokingly, "no wonder Servitan plays this deck with such confidence." ”

"It's true that I didn't expect Sevitan to have this hand, and if I had been prepared, I wouldn't have failed. ”

"Hmm......" Jeffetti thought, falling silent for a moment.

For a long time, she just sighed.

"It's a tough situation right now, Gefti. Patrick reminded faintly, "How? Are you going back?"

Jefti still didn't speak, her silver-white eyebrows locked deeply. As he says, the return journey was a very simple affair – Patrick turned on the collapsed teleporter and everyone was able to go home and fall asleep.

"Hey, you don't need to say that," Mondstadt's tone was full of gunpowder, "don't push people too hard. ”

However, Patrick didn't look at him squarely, all he cared about was what Jeffrey thought.

"It's okay, Mondstadt. Jeffetti stopped Mondstadt in time, "The plan to establish diplomatic relations continues, but I ...... I didn't know what to do next. ”

"Really......"

That's fine. Patrick thought that since there was no way for Jefuti, he would figure it out on his own, one step at a time, after all, that was why he was here.

"It's okay to continue," Mad interjected suddenly, "This incident was classified as a terrorist attack, and although it was quite a big incident, at least it was not blamed on the name of the state. ”

"Don't they know that we picked it up ourselves?" said Mondstadt.

"It doesn't matter if they know it or not, at least in the eyes of the public. ”

In other words, they haven't been revealed, maybe Owen is deliberately hiding it, or maybe he really doesn't know. Anyway, it shows that they still have a chance to talk again, and of course, Patrick still has something to do before they talk.

"Hey, but the Self-Defense Forces of Sevitan aren't coming to arrest us yet. Noyeru dropped a sentence in displeasure, and lay back on the mattress.

"Don't be nervous," Madness smirked maliciously, "Patrick has a lot of experience in crime. ”

"The criminal brain is your strong point, don't put it on me. Patrick coldly dismissed him.

"Well, guy with no sense of humor," said Madness, "really, I can't imagine how I used to get mixed up with you. ”

The others smiled slightly.

Patrick sighed helplessly, realizing that he had become an actor with madness to lighten the mood again, even though it was cold.

"Jefti," he said, "I suggest we split up, I'll let the madness find out what Owen is whereabouts, and force him to compromise, and you have to hide as much as you can before you get caught by the SDF." ”

"Is this really good?" said Gerfti's eyes revealing her concern, "so violent...... Tough means. ”

Patrick also knew it was simple and crude.

"Unfortunately, that's the only way to do it. We are underestimated, and he will not talk to us if he doesn't show some strength to show him. ”

Even if you are willing to talk, it is nothing more than repeating the mistakes of the past.

"Hmm......" Jeffrey looked embarrassed, but finally made up her mind, "Then please." ”

Patrick nodded, grabbed the back of his rifle, and stood up from the couch.

"Shall I go now?" asked Noyero, "and I will help too." ”

"No need, you are optimistic about your sister. Patrick decisively refused.

As he and G41 walked to the door, they suddenly received a communication from G28, which was on guard above.

"This is G28! Two SUVs and a helicopter gunship of the Self-Defense Forces were found parked about 500 meters northeast. ”

The other party is also very thoughtful, and even this kind of corner has been found. Although Servitan's self-defense forces are still investigating one by one, it is only a matter of time before they find this place.

"Don't you leave us any breaks......" Patrick whispered to himself, "Mondstadt, they'll be handed over to you." ”

"Oh, oh......"

Patrick opened the door and walked out.

"Mr. Mondstadt, come on~"

"You too. ”