Those who are familiar with geography know that Lake Valyria is located in the very center of the whole of Liber, and the lake area covers the five major regions of the kingdom, and is the largest lake in Liber and the main source of drinking water.

At some point, somewhere in the northwest corner of the lake, the inaccessible shore of the lake was swept away by the demonic beasts that originally inhabited it, and replaced by modern buildings with metal structures. A closer look reveals that some of the designs are even more advanced than Chase's, and that this is the secret base of the Society in Liber, which the military and guerrillas have been searching for.

Since the construction of the base began, no outsiders have been here except for the people of "Association". Today, however, there was a wave of uninvited visitors.

A dinghy glides quickly but silently across the water, nimbly navigating between the reefs before finally landing in a hidden shoal.

The red, green and blue trio who cautiously walked down from the dinghy were none other than the familiar guerrilla trio - the swordsman Kuraz, the sorcerer Krutz, and the gunner Karuna.

"It's pretty surprising." Karuna looked at the modern base in the center of the island and was amazed, "Such a large-scale base was by no means built in a short period of time, it seems that the Association was premeditated. ”

"Well, you can't be wrong, this is the stronghold of "The Snake of Eater"." Kuraz stood beside Karuna and said, "We've finally found you." ”

"Topographically, it's secluded, but there's a natural harbor that's easy to get in and out of." Crutz spread out the map and marked the approximate coordinates of the base with a pen, "From the point of view of location, there are no people here, it is not easy to be found, and it is perfect for "Society". ”

"The question is, how did they avoid the regular patrols of the Airship Force?" Karuna looked up at the sky, there was nothing to cover this base, and it should not be out of the military's sight.

"I'm afraid it's using some kind of guiding device that we don't know about." Krutz was worried, "Estiel, they have information that they are too far ahead in technology, and the Gospel has not been explained until now. I'm afraid there's more to that base than common sense. ”

"And those "Executors", all of them are monster-like masters." Kuraz added.

"Either way, we're going to have to find a way to sneak in and find out." Karuna clicked the bolt open.

"That's right, we've encountered a lot of difficulties, and we've overcome them in the end." Kuraz clenched his fists, "Let Yaniras fight in front, but we shrink back, where will my senior's face go." ”

"Reason tells me that it is most appropriate to retreat first and pass the news to the army, but," Crutz raised the middle finger of his left index finger and stood in front of his chest, "It's all here, you can't just go back." ”

"I don't know how Yani's girl and Rien are doing?" Karuna and Yaniras are like sisters, and they are quite concerned about the progress of their sister's relationship.

"How old Lane and her are, don't worry about it." Kuraz laughed, "Let's think about the two of us." ”

"The two of us?" Karuna glanced at him and raised her head in disdain, "Don't do it with the two of us, do I have anything to do with you?" ”

"Alright, you two don't flirt in front of me." Crutz laughed and scolded, "Thinking about my feelings, I'm still single." ”

"There are too many girls who admire you among the juniors." Karuna patted her plump breasts, and suddenly her breasts moved, "I'll introduce you to a few when I get back." ”

"Before that." Kuraz punched each other, "We have to finish the task first." ”

"The magic has disappeared without a trace." Krutz unleashed a spell specially prepared for stealth maneuvers, "Again, this opponent is different from the past, everyone must be careful!." ”

"Understood."

"Understood."

"Mission begins!"

The three of them quickly but quietly touched the mission target - the veritable Longtan Tiger's Den

It didn't take long for the shrill sirens to break the silence of the lakeside for a moment.

"Warning, warning, intruder found, intruder spotted!"

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While the Crutz team was fighting guerrilla warfare with the defense weapons of "Society" in the base, the only team member who was not present was not so happy.

"Woo" Yaniras pouted, puffing out as she looked at the drifting boat carrying a pair of young men and women, "Why didn't Lane take me there." ”

"Do you want to relive the last time?" Sherazade smirked, "Not bad." ”

"Last time?" Tida asked curiously, "Did anything happen to Brother Ryne and Sister Lixia last time?" ”

"I'm going to ask the two of them about this." Shelazadeh's eyes were playful, the young girl's young love affair was really interesting, "Last time I was drinking with a certain Laipian here, I just saw them take a boat to the lake, and I don't know what they did." ”

"Looks like the sun is about to go down." Kross gently stirred the cup of black tea with a spoon, and the shadow of the cup on the table was gradually lengthened.

Estelle turned her head to look out the window—at the end of the lake, the setting sun seemed to sink into the lake, leaving only half of her body, reluctantly exuding afterglow. The earth, houses, lakes, and sky were all dyed in golden colors, and even the houses where everyone was located were unconsciously coated with a layer of yellow.

Seeing this familiar scene, she didn't feel stupid. Yes, it's not just Rien and Lixia who make good memories here? She and Joshua also spent an unforgettable time on the shores of this beautiful lake, and the joy and happiness of that time still linger in their hearts. Now I'm back here, and it's the same place as it was then, only, where are you?

"I want to go out for a walk and I'll be back at dinner." The melancholy Estelle stood up gently and walked out quietly.

Her companions just watched her leave, wanting to say something, but not knowing where to start.

"Ah, Sister Shera, that" Seeing Estelle's abnormality, Tita was very worried, but she was still young and didn't understand the pain of lovesickness.

"It's alright, Tita. Let her be alone for a while. ”

"Do you remember Joshua?" Kloss knew that it would only be the thin boy who left alone to make the carefree Ai look like this.

"Hehe, yes." Sherazade picked up the teacup in front of him, looked out the window at the sparkling lake, and muttered thoughtfully, "Speaking of which, the sunset that day was as beautiful as it is now." ”

The brown-haired girl with two ponytails silently went downstairs and walked straight to that place, the place that filled her with sorrow.

She slowly took the piano from her bosom and held it in both hands, her lips twitching, as if she were talking to it as if she were talking to herself.

Under the residual sun, the cold shell of the harmonica was also shrouded in warm colors, and as she gently rubbed it, it reflected bursts of soft light from time to time.

Estelle closed her eyes, the familiar melody echoing in her mind. yes, I finished playing a song in the illusion. Putting the harmonica to his mouth, he took a deep breath and "Where the Stars Is" flowed out of the hole of the piano.

The melodious and tactful imperial tune makes the tea drinkers in the hotel put down their teacups, the people practicing boxing in the open space stop their bodies, the priests walking by the lake stop, and even the pair of people in the distant boat listen intently.

Although there are still unsatisfactory places in the tune, there is no stagnation, every note is pure and natural, no need to be deliberate, no need to be pretentious, all you need is to recall, feel, and let the thoughts spread.

Once upon a time, it was still me who sat across from the audience. The black-haired boy was right in front of him, playing "Where the Stars Is" over and over again. Now she can play the whole piece fluently, but you, who taught me it, have left me.

At the end of the song, the sky is dark, and the Yiren are broken, only the shadow of the cocoon.

The applause rang out suddenly, and there was a green-haired priest by the lake. He can't sit and watch the girl alone and melancholy, especially since this girl is still a little similar to the long-haired pink nun who is a childhood sweetheart.

On the surface of the lake, a small boat drifts with the current, and a strange spear and a familiar blue color are faintly visible.