After a small episode, the group quickly adjusted their mentality and continued to walk deeper into the tunnel.

The light of the flashlight, shining on the rugged rock face, shows a mixture of gray and white, brown and black.

The rock wall is made of solidified magma, which is not smooth at all, but rather rough, with large and small pores on it, which is one of the characteristics of lava.

In the shadows cast by the light, the protruding and sunken parts above resemble the fangs of some terrible creature.

It was as if it were inside its mouth, and its fangs would close at any moment, tearing people into pieces.

And Qingye they have long been deeply involved in it, and they don't know it.

This metaphor is unexpectedly in line with their current situation.

"It's almost there."

Aono said softly.

The temperature in the tunnel is indeed rising.

From the rocks beneath their feet, the transfer of heat was even faintly perceptible.

The lava tunnel doesn't just extend inward, it has a slope that leads to beneath the surface.

They had been walking in the tunnel for a long time, and they were probably close to the interior of the mountain.

But with the dissipation of the cold on the body, the chill in Hino Ayaka and their hearts became more and more intense.

Just because, in the depths of the passage, in the darkness that the light of the flashlight could not reach, there was always a cold, weird, and unnatural aura.

It lurks in the air, but it crawls like a snake.

It sticks to the surface of people's skin and then burrows through every pore until it penetrates deep into the nerves, causing intense physiological discomfort.

This is by no means a normal natural phenomenon.

Rather, it is an embodiment of transcendent power.

Just getting close to the direction where the breath is located makes people feel uncomfortable, and even have the idea of "wanting to escape".

This is not a shameful thing, but an instinct that the human body has evolved over thousands of years, such as poisonous insects that spread their bright wings before danger and weak beasts that roar in front of predators, are all stress responses in the face of danger.

Aono can guarantee that if an ordinary person reaches this depth, as long as he makes contact with that aura for a moment, he will be scared into two trembling streams.

The psychological tolerance is slightly worse, and the fart and urine flow are not unimaginable pictures.

Kanda Yukie They can still stay calm and continue to be calm, which is already the result of their extraordinarily strong spirits.

"Just getting closer, it's so ......"

Ayaka Hino muttered in disbelief.

She frowned, a sour sensation rising in her throat, and the feeling of vomiting intensified.

Kanda Yukie's face? It's not much better? Grabbing Aono's arm and shaking, as if he was going to faint at any moment.

If it's just Tomie? Can it really be done to this extent?

Except for the green field? Among their group, only one swordsman is in good shape? Not affected too much.

It won't go on like this. ’

Aono makes a judgment.

[Extraordinary skill "Mental Control" activated! ] 】

[Current Control Awareness: 3!] 】

Aono used this long-lost transcendent ability—if it wasn't for the last resort, Aono would have sealed this ability away? But isn't he pedantic and inflexible? Now it is a "last resort".

After Kanda Yukie and the three of them were stunned for a short time, they didn't notice anything, but they just felt that the uneasy mood disappeared inexplicably.

By the way, Aono also discovered a feature of [Mind Control] -

- The more people he is close to? The more easily it is controlled.

Exactly? It should be that they believe in Aono very much, and they will hardly give birth to any thoughts of resistance, and they will be controlled without any reaction.

Therefore, even if Hino Ayaka and their spirit are not weak at all, they are still easily mastered by Aono.

Aono didn't completely control their hearts? Instead, he eliminated the part of it that was negatively affected by the breath, and left it to him.

The darkness in front of me changed vaguely.

A myriad of dense, tentacle-like stuff stacked together? Coming out of the darkness, everything becomes abstract and indescribable? Similar to the symptoms of "Gestalt Collapse", it brings Aono closer to the so-called "real" world.

But.

'Only?' To this extent? ’

Aono whispered in his heart.

In such an environment? Aono didn't stop? Continue to stride forward like a fresh breeze blowing by.

So much so that Kanda Yuki painted them, and they didn't notice anything wrong at all.

Finally.

Passing through forks in the road and through a labyrinth of lava tunnels, bright light came from the other side of the tunnel.

Far brighter than the light of a flashlight.

"It's going to be so deep."

Ayaka Hino's cheeks were rosy, a few drops of sweat appeared on her forehead, and the coat that had been tightly covered was open.

Even Ayaka Hino, who has always been the most afraid of the cold, has become like this, not to mention other people.

The swordsman took off his coat, leaving only a thin vest.

Under the vest, strong muscles are presented, as well as large and small scars.

Some wounds, even when healed, still look extremely hideous.

It is not too much to describe this swordsman as "experienced in a hundred battles".

Kanda Yukie also discarded the thick down jacket, revealing the delicate body in the close-fitting combat uniform - but sure enough, even if the height has increased by a few centimeters, it is still difficult to change the flatness.

On the other hand, Qingye is like no one, and he doesn't sweat a drop.

The Demigod Body brings with it an extremely powerful ability to adapt, and his body is even undergoing subtle evolutions every moment, such as improving body temperature regulation organs and hormones, so as to adapt to the environment.

At this time, the temperature here is estimated to be more than 30 degrees.

I'm afraid the source of the bright light on the other side of the passage will only be ......

Magma from the divination!

Mentally prepared, they reached the end of the tunnel and headed out.

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"Hiss......"

Aono opened his eyes on the bed and saw the familiar ceiling.

He sat up with his head covered, his eyes slightly dazed.

It took two or three seconds for Aono to confirm that he was in his bedroom.

There are familiar things all around, and there is not the slightest trace of something wrong.

"My head hurts a little ......"

Aono pressed his temple, trying to relieve the dull pain in his head in this way.

It was as if it had been hit hard by a heavy object, and it kept shaking like a bell.

"It's weird."

As the dull pain eased, Aono touched his chin and wondered, he hadn't had a headache for a long time, and it was impossible for a cold to have such symptoms happen to him.

"Just now, was that a dream?"

Leaning back on the bed, Aono struggled to remember.

I can only roughly remember that he had a very long dream, first to find someone to divinate something, and then to go to a certain mountain, as if digging very deep, all dug into the magma!

It was when I fell into the magma that I woke up from my dream, and I felt a headache when I woke up.

I've forgotten almost all the other details.

"What a strange dream!"

Aono was speechless and sighed.

How can anyone run into the magma for no reason?

But then again, dreams are inherently unreasonable and illogical, and even strange things can happen.

As for not being able to remember the details of the dream, it's even more normal.

"Aono-kun, it's time for breakfast!"

Downstairs outside the door, there was a crisp and pleasant sound.

After washing up and solving his physiological needs, Aono sat down at the table, honestly waiting for Kanda Yukie to prepare the dishes.

Now Aono and Kanda Yukie have set a rule, in a week, the meals of one, three and five are prepared by Aono, and two, four, and six are handed over to Kanda Yukie, and on the weekend, it depends on the mood, who is in a good mood and who will do it.

"Why are you waking up so late today?"

Kanda Yukie sat across from Aono and asked curiously before the meal.

"It's nothing, it's just a strange dream."

"Huh? Dream? ”

Who knows, after hearing this, the little girl asked in surprise.

"So Aono, do you dream too?"

Aono paused for a moment, then replied decisively.

"Absolutely."

"What do you think of me?"

He was speechless.

"Anyway, it's a weird dream, I just had a headache for a while."

Strange to say, when lying in bed, Aono still felt a little headache, but after getting up, the pain quickly disappeared.

"Oh, I see."

The little girl didn't hold on to this topic, but picked up the dish and put it in Aono's bowl.

"Here, try my craft."

Aono was a little puzzled - the original snow painting, was it so close to me?

But this doubt quickly disappeared, and no trace was found.

"By the way, today is the day of the Amamiya senior's concert, Aono-kun said okay, you want to go with me, right?"

After eating a hearty breakfast, Kanda Yukie said with his waist in his arms.

"Huh? Concert ......"

Aono's expression was stunned for a few seconds.

"Aono-kun, should you ...... Forget it! ”

The petite girl of 1.53 meters, with a puffed face, like a mad little hamster, asked suspiciously.

Obviously, if she got a positive answer from Aono, she would really be angry!

"No, no, of course I do."

Aono was a little surprised by the word "concert" at first, but when he searched for it, he found the exact information.

As early as half a month ago, Hitomi Amamiya announced to Aono that he was going to attend a concert and appeared as a guest singer, hoping that Aono would come to participate.

This was Amamiya's senpai's request, and of course Aono readily agreed.

This kind of thing can't be left behind Kanda Yukie, so they agreed to go together.

"I forgot, the concert is today."

Aono scratched his head in annoyance.

The headache seemed to have brought a little sequelae, which made his thinking a little dull.

The concert started at seven o'clock in the evening, but as Amamiya Hitomi's "family and friend group", Aono and they couldn't get stuck in the order.

So, after spending most of the day at home.

At around five o'clock in the afternoon, they arrived at the concert site.

This is a small gymnasium in Tokyo, which is not as good as Tokyo Dome, but it is good for idols who have not been debuting for a long time.

In fact, Tokyo Dome is not the largest concert venue in Tokyo for a long time if you really count the area - after all, it was built relatively early, and it was already at the limit of its construction capacity at that time - but it also has a special status due to its long history.

Although the gymnasium that Aono was going to didn't have much to do with Tokyo Dome, Kanda Yukie was still excited to introduce him to this relevant information.

It can be seen that the little girl is very excited today.

I'm looking forward to it too.

Not only did she put on a beautiful little dress, but she also put on a little light makeup and sprayed a light perfume - maybe Kanda Yukie thought she was very hidden, but this kind of makeup couldn't hide from Aono's eyes, and the smell of perfume was very obvious.

The black pantyhose on her body are very warm, perfectly outlining the slender and interesting ÷ straight, with a little fleshy arc.

Unexpectedly, there is a bit of astringency (meow) atmosphere, which is biased towards mature dressing.

Aono was quite surprised.

It turns out that even Yukie has grown up?

The little thing that let Aono know that the little girl's state is not normal is ......

Aono lowered his head and looked to the right side of his body.

A small hand, with five fingers interlocked, took his hand.

Aono tried very hard to recall, before this, the relationship between him and Kanda Yukie, although it was already close, but it was more inclined to the relationship between father and daughter, brother and sister, at most it was just touching the head, and it was really the first time to hold hands in a lover's way like this.

And I didn't pick it up when I came to the gymnasium, but I kept it when I went out, until now!

As if sensing Aono's gaze, the little girl pinned her face to the side to prevent Aono from seeing her face.

"Yes, what's there to see!"

"Isn't it just holding hands, what does it matter!"

She said it very strongly.

But from Aono's condescending angle, he had already seen that the little ears under the black waterfall-like hair were amazingly red, and even the white neck below was a little red.

'Really, it's not frank at all! ’

Aono shook his head, not surprised, the little girl's personality was like this.

Because of Hitomi Amamiya's pre-check, the staff of the gymnasium naturally let the two of them in easily.

It's still early, and the audience has just started to check in, so it's too boring to go to the seat and wait now.

So, Aono and the two came backstage to the concert.

- Aono's face also played a big role in it, and few people refused the request of someone as charismatic as him.

"Ah, it's Aye."

In the dressing room, Hitomi Amamiya affectionately called Aono's name, and he was about to start his official makeup.

He also seems to be happier today, after all, his dream for many years has finally come true, which also means that he is about to take a new step in his idol career, and he will naturally be happy about it.

"By the way, Ano, this is my sister Amamiya Rei."

He pulled a girl behind him and introduced him to Aono.

"Come on, this is your brother's good friend, Aono."

A slim girl, standing in front of Qingye.

This is a very weak-looking girl, with a shy smile on her face, and a little timid.

It's just a mole in the corner of the eye, which is particularly eye-catching.

He didn't even dare to look directly at Aono out of shyness, and said softly.

"Hello, Aono-kun."

"Please take care of us when we meet for the first time."