The time is twenty-four o'clock in the middle of the night, and the time when most people fall asleep.

The location is in a nondescript mountain col near the border between the Erebonian Empire and the Kingdom of Libel.

Without the value of garrisoning, there is nothing worth mentioning.

It will definitely not be taken into account by both parties, and there will be no personnel exchanges.

At the same time, it is not far from the Haken gate, and there are forests, streams and other terrain that is convenient for hiding, so if the other party really comes with evil intentions, it is also convenient to retreat and call for support.

This is the best location carefully selected by Alain Richard for this kind of private meeting with an element of uncertainty.

Due to the fact that the place is not easy to find, and there is the factor of sneaking across the border, the two sides did not stipulate the exact time, but only made a rough agreement.

As the landlord, Cassius and his entourage arrived half an hour early and gave full sincerity.

After arriving, they did not wait, Richard and Joshua, who was good at stealth maneuvers, both hid in the shadows, while the three guerrillas Agaté, Estelle, and Anilath spread out in a zigzag pattern, guarding in the light.

The first cadre and others are all Liber's elites, and they can compete with the "iron-blooded children" such as Rector and Claire, not the kind of impatient existence.

Not to mention half an hour, even if you wait all night, it doesn't matter, at most you will complain afterwards.

Of course, Li En didn't give them a chance to complain, and just after twenty-four, a petite silver figure quietly passed by.

The swift posture of the jumping in the forest, the almost silent way of moving, looks like a large cat that preys.

But this did not escape the vigilance system built by Richard, and the big cat did not mean to avoid it, and the moment he saw Estil, he jumped straight over.

"Ah, it's Xiaofei."

Estelle immediately recognized her colleague who had worked with her for a long time, the youngest guerrilla to break her record.

"You're there too, Astelle."

Fei stopped, suddenly made a mistake and slid to the side.

At the same moment, Steele put her weapon, a club about the color of her hair on her back, and then threw herself forward with her arms slightly extended.

Of course, she didn't pounce, and the young woman, who had graduated from the girl, pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Don't hide, let me hug me."

"I refuse." Faye shook her head dryly, taking two steps back and distancing herself from Estelle.

This colleague is good at everything, but this is not good, like a salty and wet uncle.

Estelle was about to say more, and a man with black hair and a double knife at his waist quietly appeared.

"Astelle, now is not the time to play."

"I know, don't always treat me like a child." Estelle's face was still disgruntled.

"Just know you're there, you're always together." Feta nodded to Joshua.

"Because we're family." Joshua was much older than Estelle, "What about your companions? ”

"It's already here." Faye put two fingers into her mouth and whistled loudly.

Soon, Joshua and Estelle saw the group approaching quickly.

There are blue-haired women, carrying strong swords, and heroic posture.

There is a red-haired man, holding a magic wand with a calm expression.

The most striking thing is the black-haired young man in the center, although he has not met directly, his moving body and the sword hanging from his waist are extremely familiar.

Obviously, he is another key figure in this meeting, the young hero of the empire, "Gray Knight" Li En Shu Huaze.

Fei was able to eat well in both countries and became an introducer.

"Liber B-class guerrillas, Esther Bright, Joshua Madele."

"My companions, formerly belonging to Tolz VII class, Lynn Schwarzer, Elliot Craig, Laura S Yarsid."

"Hello, I've heard your name for a long time, the hero who solved the Liber mutation."

Lane and Joshua reached out at the same time, shaking each other's hands.

"No, it's nothing compared to your exploits to end the civil strife in the Empire."

"Brother Cassius Now"

"Over there, please come with me."

Both sides know that now is not the time to greet each other, and their hands are parted with a touch.

One side leads the way in front, and one side follows behind.

In less than two minutes, the real meeting place arrived.

Without waiting for the two main owners to say hello, Ling, the only one who had not been assigned a task, squatting by the stream and counting water creatures, suddenly stood up, and jumped between the two of them at once, his eyes glared at the boss, staring at a place behind Li En.

Uncontrollably emanating a tremor sound from the mouth:

"No, it can't be, you, you are"

As if to confirm her thoughts, the girl gritted her teeth and took out an exaggerated weapon second only to the "red skull" from her back, a huge scythe about the length of a human, and threw it fiercely with a whirling technique.

In the next moment, the sword flashed.

The brilliant sword light of gold appeared out of thin air, not only bouncing the scythe blade away, but also sending the swirling scythe back to the girl's hand with precision.

At the same time, a sigh sounded.

"It was such a warm greeting when we met. I guessed that it was possible that Joshua would be there, but I didn't expect you to be in Ling, you have grown taller and grown up. ”

The spiritual power surged, and the spiritual sons gathered, outlining the outline of the gray-clothed swordsman.

The usual coldness on his face has long been gone, only a deep emotion and rare tenderness remain.

"Also, long time no see, Joshua, Estelle, and Brigadier General Cassius, there should be more than Brigadier General now."

"Rai, Levi!! No way! ”

"You, you're not already"

Joshua and Estelle reacted in the same way as Rei.

Even Cassius put away his slack and looked at Reinhardt, who was standing beside Rien, with sharp eyes.

"This stance, this sword, this feeling does not seem to be counterfeit, although counterfeiting is more acceptable."

"I think so."

With a flick of his hand, Lévy cracked a gap in the space around him, engulfing the sword "Rock Eater" before disappearing.

This is one of the characteristics of the "Rock Eater", it is not a sword that belongs to this world, but a special weapon created with a reason outside the world, which can easily pierce the space, hide in it, and summon it when the owner needs it.

"Explain." Cassius shrugged, "I don't need it, but Ling and Joshua definitely need it." ”

"Is that okay? master。 Reinhardt, the man with the nickname Levi did not answer directly, but looked at Ryne.

Since he has decided to serve him as Lord, he will fulfill his obligations as a servant.

"I said you don't need to call me master, just call me by name."

Li En waved his hand helplessly, and then raised his hand.

"Do what you want. Since I have chosen to summon you, I am naturally responsible for your loved ones, and I am ready to apologize. ”