If there really were a human environmentalist who took a closer look at the climate types of Gensokyo, it is estimated that he would be so angry that he vomited blood, and nowhere else on earth could he find weather that was so incompatible with the current conclusions of mankind. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Whether from the relative position of the sea and land or from the latitude factor, this island is absolutely impossible to have the possibility of heavy snowfall, it should be the same as the close Shikoku Island, belongs to the subtropical monsoon climate, warm and dry in spring, no heat in summer, cool in autumn, and no severe cold in winter. But it seems that I like to see human beings embarrassed, and the climate of Gensokyo is very similar to a continental monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons, cold winters and hot summers. What is even more surprising is that even if such a huge island suddenly appeared next to Shikoku, Shikoku's climate data this year is still within the normal fluctuation range, and there has been no decisive change at all. This phenomenon alone is enough to rewrite all human climatological conclusions.

Thankfully, as I said, Gensokyo's climate is still within the limits of human understanding, and it is a continental monsoon climate, and there is absolutely no such thing as heavy snow or rain that covers the entire island - that kind of scene is terrifying to imagine. So, while the plain in front of Hakurei Shrine and part of the Enchanted Forest were covered with white quilts, most of Gensokyo's ground was still bare with its own rough skin.

It's like where Ackerman and Sophia are now.

Feeling the coldness of the flaxen-haired girl's body on her back, Ackerman quickened his pace. Although these factors should not affect him in theory, his hometown in New Orleans is still a little uncomfortable with the slightly drier air in the winter. Judging by the surrounding trees, the two of them should have been on the edge of the forest. Even though the sun was already high in the sky, there was still a quiet atmosphere here, and the occasional bird chirping could be heard from the forest, and it would be nice to live quietly with Sophia in this environment.

Shaking his head hurriedly, throwing this thought, which was completely irrelevant to the current situation, Ackerman moved his arm, but he didn't expect such a small movement to wake up the girl on his back. Looking at the beautiful green eyes that were close at hand, Ackerman smiled and shook his head: "It's okay, you can rest on my back for a while." ”

I don't have any problems anymore, the mental fatigue has completely disappeared, let me go.

"What a little fool. We're all the same, do you really think your little accident can hide from my eyes?" A message from the other party came to mind, and Ackerman gently bumped his head into the other party's face, "It's strange to use a function that is still being tested so rashly, without accidents, right? If there is a problem with other parts, you can replace it, but if you let the brain break, there is no way at all." Listen to me and rest for a while. ”

I'm really fine. On the other hand, you must be tired from running out of the forest with me in such a short period of time.

"Hahaha, tired or something......" Turning his head to look at the road ahead, Ackerman had a wry smile on his face, "Is it really possible for us to feel tired now?"

Yes. At least, when there is only one person, the heart will feel very tired. Thanks to Ackerman.

"Thank you...... I want to thank you. In this world, only the two of us can understand each other. ”

Walking forward step by step, Ackerman suddenly found that he didn't know when he gradually slowed down, as if he hoped to be able to stay with the girl on his back for a while like this, and as for any Chinese and any tasks, he didn't care about them. Walking quietly like this, a warm feeling can fill the whole chest.

Hey, look up, Ackerman. The flower field on the other side is so beautiful!

Suddenly receiving another message from the other party, Ackerman raised his head, and a beautiful sea of sunflowers came into his field of vision. The sunflowers, who turn their corollas to the sun, seem to be completely unafraid of the cold temperatures, proudly raising their heads and showing their smiling faces to everything in the world. Looking at Sophia, who was excited like a child on her back, Ackerman smiled and sighed, hurriedly took two steps to the edge of the flower field, put the other party down, and helped Sophia to walk to the flower field. A faint fragrance filled the air, which made Sophia's eyes widen.

Ackerman, it turns out that sunflowers also have a floral fragrance!

Of course, sunflowers are also insect flowers, and if they don't have a floral fragrance, who will pollinate them. Although this sentence first came to mind, Ackerman swallowed it in time and replied with a smile, "yes, I didn't know about it before." ”

Oh, so Ackerman doesn't know! Uh-huh, maybe it's a new discovery!

Pulling a flower to her nose with her hand, Sophia closed her eyes and sniffed quietly, the winter sun shining on her from above, and the whole scene was as beautiful as a painting. Ackerman was watching the view, and the smile on his face grew stronger.

Suddenly, Sophia's feet went limp, and she fell forward. Ackerman, who hurriedly reacted, immediately stretched out his hand again and held the other party up: "Sophia, is there anything wrong, is it because of the sequelae of that kind of thing?"

Ah, it's okay, I'm really fine. But it's a pity, this sunflower......

After receiving this message, Ackerman suddenly reacted that the sunflower that Sophia had just held in her hand had been dragged down from the stem because of this accident. Looking at the sunflower in Sophia's hand that had not yet withered but was about to die, and her somewhat gloomy expression, Ackerman gently touched her head: "It's okay, it's just a sunflower......"

"Nope. Ever since you entered this flower field, it has become more than just an ordinary sunflower. ”

Suddenly aware of the premonition of danger, Ackerman hurriedly picked up Sophia and jumped to the side, and the sunflower in his hand also fell to the ground. In the next second, a ray of light hit the place where they had just stood, and when he looked back, Ackerman slurped: the power of this attack seemed to be really not small, and the accuracy was quite good, and not a single flower was attacked.

Turning his gaze to the green-haired woman with an umbrella not far away, Ackerman was excited by the other party's eyes, and instinctively began to prepare to attack: "Excuse me, who are you, why are you attacking us?"

"Because you destroyed the sunflower. Since you hurt the flowers in my flower field, let's pay for their lives. ”

"What a strange reason...... But it doesn't matter. But can I make a request?" Putting Sophia on the ground, Ackerman frowned, "It's all my fault, I hope you don't embarrass me...... My partner, is that okay?"

"Oh? Turning her gaze to Sophia, who was trying to stand up on her own, the green-haired woman narrowed her eyes, "But it seems that your partner wants to join the fray." Wouldn't it be good to fight against her own will?"

"But she doesn't have the ability to fight right now. Conveying his thoughts to Sophia to stop the other party's brutality, Ackerman cleared his throat and continued, "If I lose, she won't be able to resist your attack, will she?"

“…… For the sake of her face as if she had repented of her actions, yes. But," a sneer appeared on the green-haired woman's face, "since he destroyed his flowers, he must die." ”

"It's up to you to have the power to make us die. Peeling off the artificial skin from his left arm, revealing the metal arm underneath, Ackerman calmly replied, "Is magic so? ”

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"What a bold human being...... But I'll admit that I did underestimate you. I thought I could do a surprise attack with the little time I found out first, but when I came here, I found that you had just put on a posture to greet us...... Hehe, the people sent out to secretly infiltrate Gensokyo on the other side really have some special skills. ”

"Thank you for your compliment. If I'm not mistaken, you're Pache Norregi, the magician, and Alice Margotroyd, the puppeteer, at the back, right? Looking through the mask of the helmet, looking at the woman floating in mid-air with long purple hair, dressing-like clothes, and holding a book in her hand, Helena bowed to the other party, "I am Helena Wood, a former European Union agent, and now for various reasons I am ordered by the Chinese to come to Gensokyo to do some harmless work. ”

"Aren't you Chinese? But it's a pity, since you're on their side, I have to get rid of you." As she spoke, Pache looked Helena up and down, trying to judge her attack by the appearance of the other party, "It's not a wise move to challenge me in such a heavy armor. I've heard Remi and the others talk to me about several human sieges against vampires, and the heavy knights are often the ones who die the most. ”

"I don't bother you with that. To paraphrase the words of the former President of the European Union: I would be distressed if I underestimated human beings too much" Helena smiled under the one-way translucent mask - if the other party had maintained this false impression, she would have been in a good position at the beginning of the fight, "However, it seems that Miss Alice is not very willing to speak. ”

"Ah, she's not very talkative. Glancing at the doll-like girl with a book under her armpit behind her, Patchouli nodded, "But again, you don't have to worry about this matter." Besides, isn't your other companion already hidden?Ah, is it because he was too timid that he has run away? ”

"You should not use this kind of radical method that has no effect at all, it is an insult to your and my IQ. As for hiding, that's just how we fight." Helena shook her head, "But, Miss Patchouli, there's one thing I don't understand: where is your postmodern separatist headdress now?"

"Postmodern...... Separatist ......" Hearing this, Patchouli unconsciously brought a sneer on her face, "I see. Have you seen that betrayer at Hakurei Shrine? No wonder you know my name and Alice's. ”

"Of course, it's not as simple as knowing the names of the two of you, but I've done my homework before this trip. Even if the enemy is the mind of the Red Devil Pavilion, the great magician who can use the magic of the Seven Dawns, and the puppet who can make the puppet become as flexible as a real person, I have at least the ability to fight. If you have too many flaws, it's not impossible to successfully kill the two of them here. After all, I've already said that I'll be very distressed if I underestimate humans too much. Helena was slightly taken aback by the sudden sight of a line of words, but unfortunately Pache could not see the change in her expression. After comprehending the message conveyed by her companion, Helena thought for a moment and continued to speak, "After this period of fighting with the People's Liberation Army, you should also be able to understand the strength of human beings, right?"

"Of course. We are well aware of the strength of human beings. If you're on one of those huge vehicles called the Z-50 with the help of other companions, we do have a chance of failing. But now, is it really possible for you, who are challenging us alone, to defeat us?" Suddenly, Patchouli raised her voice, "Fire Charm 'AgniRadiance'!"

"Heck, it's not a good habit to go on a raid without even finishing your sentence. With the help of the "spacesuit", he easily jumped five meters away, and seeing that the place where he used to stand did not change, Helena, who had pulled out her pistol, frowned, "But magic makes something, shouldn't you chant first?"

"Why do you say that the magicians need to sing, and even if they do, why do you say that I don't chant? You don't know how the magicians chant, under what circumstances, and how they can achieve the desired effect, don't you?" Looking at Helena standing there, Patchouli didn't make the next attack, "Well, it seems that your armor will not only not cause problems with movement, but will help you." However, the small weapon and the armor didn't seem to go well. ”

Ah, I see...... Mistaking yourself for an effective attack by suddenly raising your voice, and then figuring out what you were trying to mislead the other party with just a sudden attack that doesn't have any lethal power, and it can also disrupt your chanting concept of the magician to a certain extent. Moreover, it is quite clear that the psychological effects of words in combat are quite clear, and it seems that there may be a debate match along with physical combat...... Difficult enemies.

It's time to step into the rhythm of the other party. It seems that the method that was originally intended to be used in the first place seems to be better used in the first place.

"A small weapon doesn't mean it's not threatening, and even if I have a dagger in my hand, it has the potential to pierce your throat. Always ready to dodge the attack, Helena said what she had just thought of, "As for the concept of chanting...... I'm sorry, but I know that. That's what a female magician with blond hair and a big hat told me, but it's going to be fine......"

"What did you just say? Yes...... Who told you about it?"

It seems to be working. Although the other party is constantly hiding her vacillation, through the powerful information gathering ability of the "spacesuit", Helena finds that Patchouli's heartbeat seems to be starting to speed up. Originally, if she used this method at a critical time, she was likely to make a fatal mistake. Unfortunately, now, this effect cannot be achieved.

With a hint of regret in her heart, Helena smiled at the other party's heartbeat and breathing rate displayed in the upper left corner, and said in an extremely slow tone, as if she wanted to deliberately anger the other party: "I mean, it was a female magician with blond hair and a big hat who told me something. She has a very cheerful personality, and it seems that as long as she stays by her side, she has a positive attitude that everything will be fine. Moreover, her magic power is also very great, a huge white pillar of light ......"

"Where did you meet her? Tell me quickly!"

"This kind of thing," as it was, the news he gave was really timely. But whether you want to kill her or not depends on your marksmanship. With her gun in her hand, Helena said slowly, "Ask again if you succeed in defeating me without killing me." It seems to be a little more difficult, doesn't it?"