8. Stellar Stronghold (2)
After landing in the New World, the hunter and receptionist who traveled through the deep forest finally arrived at the research base after a long journey. The receptionist, also known as the editor, is another member of the recommendation group in addition to the hunter, who is responsible for publishing hunting tasks, sorting out hunting information, investigating the ecology, etc., and will also provide some valuable advice for the growth of hunters.
To put it simply, it is probably that the hunter is responsible for chopping and chopping, and the receptionist is responsible for directing where to chop.
The freckled girl is Alyssa's exclusive receptionist.
Speaking of which, Fichte had been on the ship for so long and had not yet seen his receptionist.
After a moment of daze, the other three had already walked forward.
"All members of the Fifth Investigation Team are here." The strong man walked behind the excited girl receptionist, and his cold face returned to its original seriousness, "You are the last to arrive." ”
As they spoke, they stopped at the last section of the wooden bridge of the passage, and on one side of the bridge was a calm bay, where a sailing ship was hovering, and many members of the Fifth Regiment were carrying supplies up and down. At the other end of the pier is the foundation of a survey base made up of several larger ships, connected to a steep cliff.
"Let's go, let's go in first." The strong man greeted them and led them on.
Passing through another doorway, you arrive at a huge platform area made of wood, iron mesh, planks and steel plates.
Hundreds of people in standard clothing moved goods back and forth without any congestion.
In a corner, more than a dozen wounded people were sitting or lying together, and the young man with a conspicuous hairstyle and color and his partner, Izumiko, were treating the wounded.
"Okay, the bandaging is done, please rest well······
The head of the plane that looked up by chance immediately saw several people walking in from the gate.
"Hey! A few of you! He stood up, waved his hand, shouted, and strode over.
Izumi noticed his movements and quickly stood up: "I'm sorry, please wait a moment." She said to her companion, who was also assisting in the treatment of the wounded, and hurriedly ran over with her partner.
"You're alright." The two stopped in front of Alyssa and the others, looked at the lively people, and suddenly laughed, "It's really hard for you." ”
The head of the plane reached out and patted Alyssa on the shoulder, "Because I can't find you anywhere, I'm worried to death." ”
"Worried my seniors." Alyssa felt a little sorry.
"It's okay," Izumiko, the woman in green, smiled, "We were just discussing whether to go to you or not, and it's really good that you're okay now." ”
"We're totally fine."
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Fichte's face was a little dark, and he seemed to be completely ignored! Also, why did that plane head dare to pat Alyssa on the shoulder, he hasn't touched it himself!
He couldn't help but bump the shoulder of the strong man on the side, "Hey, what's your name, brother?" ”
"Captain of the New World Investigation Team, Barn." Barn clasped his hands to his chest and turned his face to Fichte, "You're Fichte 'The Wind', aren't you?" I have admired the daimyo for a long time. ”
"It's over." Hearing the praise, Fichte's face was a little better, "My name is Fichte, and as for the name 'Wind Extreme', I don't dare to take it." Alyssa told you, right? ”
"What's not to dare to do here, I heard that your sword is used well, and you have the opportunity to communicate with the master of our stronghold, he is a hero who shook the old continent decades ago······" As if frightened by Fichte's worsening face, Barn did not continue on the subject, but instead pointed to the freckled girl receptionist who was communicating with the green-clad receptionist.
"As for your name, it was Kelly who told me."
Kelly?
This should be the name of Alyssa's partner, who looks like a problem girl with too much curiosity, but I didn't expect the news to be quite well-informed.
It seemed that the group of people were chatting too much, and the busy people on the side couldn't stand it anymore, and there were angry shouts from the direction where the wounded gathered.
"Hey, come and help!"
Izumi suddenly realized that the two of them still had a task to complete, so he hurriedly pulled the head of the plane and ran back.
"Ah, I'll see you later!" The head of the plane that was pulled did not forget to turn around and wave, "By the way, my name is Russell!" Miss Elisa! ”
“······” Not knowing what to put on her face, Alyssa glanced back at Fichte and turned her head away sharply.
Fichte glanced at the head of the plane a little defiantly, and didn't care whether the other party noticed it or not, and it was supposed that he had launched a declaration of war on his own.
This guy also seems to use a Kataku sword, right? Then surpass him in the Katakute sword!
"When the small talk is over, follow me." Barn took two steps forward, and a deep voice called the group back, "This is the circulation area, we all call it that." ”
"Circulation area!" Kelly said goodbye to her newfound friend, turned back into the curious girl, and ran forward in high spirits. "Both manpower and materials are sufficient!"
On the platform of the circulation area, supplies are placed everywhere, which are properly arranged by the members and separated by different colors and types of furs.
"Awesome!" Barnes spoke of the survey stronghold, and his tone was full of pride, "The hunters who conducted the investigation, the scholars who conducted the research, and the technicians who supported them behind them······ All kinds of people and materials are gathered here. This is the heart of the mission! ”
"Wow~" Kelly exclaimed very cooperatively, and took a look around with her little short legs.
"Please wait a minute." Barn suddenly turned and motioned for a few people to stop, then ran to an area that seemed to be made up of what appeared to be a patchwork of the bow deck, "Old man, I brought them here!" ”
There was a long table more than three meters wide on the deck, and several figures gathered around the long table to discuss something, and when they heard Barn's shout, several people turned around. One of them had short gray hair, wore black armor, and wore a fluffy shawl similar to Barn's style on his shoulders, and his resolute face was somewhat similar to Barn's, but it was a little more arrogant and arrogant in comparison.
The old man glanced at Bath, nodded, and walked down with resolute steps.
Barn followed behind the old man and returned to Alyssa.
"Welcome to the New World Ancient Dragon Investigation Force's investigation base 'Xingchen', I am the person in charge of the investigation team." As soon as the old man spoke, the majesty of the leader was naturally revealed, as if the commander on the battlefield had given an order that could not be ignored.
"It's been a long time since you, young man, it's not easy to come here through the Ancient Tree Forest, right? It's a pleasure to meet you. ”
"I have a lot to say, but I can't do anything about it. When you're settled, we'll have a combat meeting. Let's confirm our goals for the near future, so don't be nervous. ”
“······ By the way, just now your retinue arrived and has been looking for you. When the time is up, I'll sound the signal, and I'll come to the meeting when that time, and until then, please be free to move. The old man nodded to Barn behind him, "Well, we'll see you later." ”
It was as if the order had been given, and the old man returned to his original place, meticulously.
"Yes!" Barn watched the old man turn around and leave, and said to the few people who were digesting the information just now, "Since the commander-in-chief has ordered, then let me show you around next, and meet your entourage by the way." ”
"Then it's hard work for Bahn seniors."
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"This is a supply station, with all the necessary props. If you have something you want, you can buy it here. Barn pointed to a place made up of huge boxes, on top of which a square-faced man stood with a charcoal pen and registration form in his hand.
"This is the place where you have all the necessary supplies for hunting, and if you are short of anything, come here to replenish it." The square-faced man had a kind smile on his face, "But you have to remember that the hunting materials are basically raised locally~"
"The circulation area is still being arranged, so let's get to know it later." Barn led a few people from the supply station, past the crowd of technicians and the supplies that could be found everywhere, to the open platform.
A waterfall roars down and the waterwheel spins, providing tremendous energy power to the entire base. All kinds of hanging corridors hang horizontally on the mountain wall in front of the waterfall, forming a layer after layer of area, which is majestic and has a fresh style.
"This is the lifting area, and we can take the cable car to the different levels." Barn pointed to the cable chain driven by the waterwheel, on which a pedal-like part was attached at regular intervals.
"On this side is the second-class hut, where all the members who have just arrived in the New World live, which is the original cabin of the large ship in the circulation area."
"That's pretty much what you see on the first deck of the circulation area, and now we're on the second floor. Next up is the processing house, let's go. ”
The difference in altitude between the different floors of the survey base is not small, and the height difference between the second floor and the first floor is tens of meters, and it takes a while to walk up the stairs.
Halfway through, Barn, who was leading the way, suddenly asked, "You are the fifth group of people sent by the investigation team, right?" ”
"That's right."
"Haha, my grandfather is from the first group, and the first group seems to have been here for a long time······"
"Then which phase of the group is Senior Barn?"
"Me? I don't belong to any group because I was born here. ”
"It's amazing, senior."
"In that case, your experience in the New World will surprise you even more." At a height of about 50 meters, the four of them walked to the second floor of the survey base, from which they could see the naturally formed keel gate and the endless sea level outside the circulation area, which was even more magnificent!
"The processing house is here. This is where weapons and armor are made, so keep them in mind. Barn stopped in front of the steaming gate.
Looking in from the doorway, it is a scene of great heat, and the amazing heat bursts out from the inside out.
Flames burned in the tall furnaces, blowers and hammers reciprocated in a very regular manner driven by hydraulic power, accompanied by the sound of steel and fire, and one piece after another rough blanks of equipment were sent out on the conveyor belt, which were finished by hand by several forges.
The quenching furnace emitted cold air, and the sharp-edged equipment was fished out of it.
"Machining House, can I go and have a look?" Kelly couldn't help but run towards the counter of the processing house.
"Hey, we're running out of time, let's go somewhere else first." Barn pulled the girl with some helplessness, "Next is the dining area, let's go." ”
Kelly, who was still thinking about running to the processing house, suddenly stopped, staring at Barn with bright eyes: "Ahhh Is the dining area where we eat? Hurry up, let's go! ”
"This way." Bath walked towards a hanging gallery, the other end of which was an area covered with a pergola of greenery.
"Aha! It turned out to be there, Aibo, let's go! Kelly took Alyssa's hand and rushed forward with a roar.
"Eh, slow down~"
Fichte's eyes were drawn to the other side, on the waterfall of astonishing water. Another waterwheel is half-hidden in the waterfall, and on either side of it are strangely styled attics embedded in the mountains, which are connected by rugged corridors that have a different flavor from the brick and stone high-rises of the Old World.
"It's a first-class hut, where veteran hunters live." Noticing Fich's special gaze, Barn explained, "How's it going, isn't it?" ”
"It's true, you can't help but want to get the whole set."
"You're so direct." Barn laughed dumbly.
At this time, there were exclamations of two girls in front of them, and the two looked at each other and rushed towards the dining area not far away.
"What's wrong?" Before he could see the scene in front of him, Fichte hurriedly asked.
But they saw Kelly and their attendant Nila the cat hugging each other, and they were rejoicing.
Seeing Alyssa give him a puzzled look, Fichte looked away with some embarrassment and looked at the dining area instead.
The dining area is much smaller than the circulation area, after all, it is built on the mountainside, and the available resources are limited. Coming out of the mountain wall is a stove more than three meters high and shaped like a fish's head, bubbling with firelight. Further on, there were barrels and wooden crates stacked on the mountain wall, but they looked like they were not well stocked, and the ceiling of the hanging nets, which were supposed to hang many food reserves, was also empty.
Dressed in undershirts and vests, the Ailu cats walked back and forth between the hunters' tables and the fiery stove boilers.
At this moment, a large bone barbecue with the thickness of an arm flew out of thin air, Fichte caught it with his hand, and then glared angrily at the direction where the barbecue was flying.
Who is it? So rude!