"What is this?"

Bamboo Frost, who still had a slight shyness on her cheeks, descended into the hall that had been transformed back into a normal lighthouse, and saw a pocket watch on a shabby table.

Obviously, if you follow the description, this is the Animal World.

"This should be the culprit of this incident."

Bai Ge picked up this abyss relic.

He opened his pocket watch, and the elaborate hands on the dial did not move, as if frozen.

In the shell and inside of the pocket watch, a rabbit in a suit, a little girl in a long skirt, a cat with a weird smile, and a gentleman with a hat are carved to life.

Bai Ge's [Assassin Vision] simply swept over the abyssal relic to confirm its condition, so as not to activate it again and make them fall into another fairy tale.

It can be seen that this abyssal relic has indeed temporarily lost its activation, and is lying quietly.

Through the observation of flaws and loopholes, Bai Ge quickly obtained some detailed information about this abyss relic.

First of all, the [Animal World] will be activated regularly, from a room to a city, gradually expanding the scope of influence, and the existence within the influence area will be [fairy tale], which is the situation that Bai Ge and they encountered before, this time humans become animals, and maybe the next time it will be another script.

Secondly, there are two ways to suppress the activation of the [Animal World], one is to complete this fairy tale and draw an end to it like Bai Ge and them, if you do so, you can make this abyss relic temporarily lose its activation and enter a dormant state, but if it is left unattended, this pocket watch will continue to be activated.

Another way is to tell a story to this pocket watch.

Yes, the root of its activation, the essence of which is the desire for stories.

Therefore, as long as the story is told to the pocket watch at the stage of initial activation, then its activation can be temporarily suppressed.

It's such an abyss relic that needs to be coaxed.

In the end, regarding the role of this abyss relic, Bai Ge could only see two at present.

The first is [Fairy Tale], that is, it can make the surrounding area appear fairy tale characteristics, under this influence, not only conventional weapons, but also the extraordinary abilities of many upgraders will be suppressed and distorted and unpredictable effects will appear.

The impact of this ability includes the user, and it is essentially an active use.

The other is the ability to disappear into thin air.

As long as you hold this pocket watch, you can disappear out of thin air, and this disappearance is not only visual, but also includes various perceptions, abilities that affect the category, and it is more like the ability to hide in your own domain.

Compared to the [Fairy Tale], which is affected by both friend and foe and is easy to get out of control, this ability to disappear out of thin air is more convenient.

In particular, Bai Ge was also able to use it in combination with [Vanishing Magic] and [Shadow Jumping], and after disappearing out of thin air, it appeared in unexpected places, greatly enhancing its concealment and mobility.

"It's about storytelling...... Ahem. ”

Bai Ge thought about it, the reserve of his own story should be enough, but he didn't know if the story made up by Hu could pass the test.

He noticed the bamboo frost falling around him who came over to take a closer look.

Zhu Shuang also looked at this side, and the two glanced at each other.

The big eyes under the bangs, one is golden and brilliant, and the other is dark and deep, but they all reflect Bai Ge's appearance.

What happened to the two of them just now, Bai Ge has properly sealed it in the depths of his memory, and he has also used the characteristics of the [Personality Mask] to protect it, even if Coluva personally comes to dig up Bai Ge's brain, he may not be able to dig it out.

One thing to say, although Bai Ge has experienced a lot of things, he is still a normal boy of seventeen or eighteen years old, and when he encounters this situation, it is impossible to say that there is no wavering.

However, he knew that now was not the time to talk about these things.

Whether it is the secrets of this world, the news of Mother Bai Lu, or the things behind this hypocritical starry sky, they are all waiting for Bai Ge to reveal the secrets.

In the face of such a heavy task, how can you indulge in the love of your children!

Not to mention a certain alchemy puppet next to [Xuanyuan], Bai Ge felt that the "danger" on his head might have turned into the word "death".

"Do you want to do it again?"

Bamboo Frost lowered her eyes and asked a little timidly, her breath warm with a sweet smell.

While Bai Ge was thinking, Zhu Shuang's head leaned over again, she stood on tiptoe slightly, and the warm touch suddenly occupied Bai Ge's brain.

It's an adult's kiss.

Okay, okay?

Bai Ge stopped thinking.

...

...

"I always feel like the air is different."

Wilbur held the steering wheel and peeked at Bai Ge next to him.

"Children don't have to know too many things, just drive."

Bai Ge pretended to look out the window as if he were looking at the scenery.

In the pocket of his shirt and waistcoat is a silver chain connected to the button, which connects to the pocket watch of [Animal World].

Among the people present, only Bai Ge could suppress this abyss relic, so it was naturally held by him.

Wu Yong did not travel with them, and the runner who came to participate in the [marathon] to escape the pressure chose to go alone.

The journey above the wasteland has begun again.

"However, there should be more and more things that are attracted to the front, and I don't think the tournament organizers will take some measures?"

Wilbur asked again, the sky in the distance thundered and shining, and among the dark clouds, a torrential rain was brewing, and it seemed that from there came the roar of wild beasts, and it was clear that it was not a natural storm, but a battlefield where powerful creatures fought.

Bai Ge naturally had no interest in mixing in.

"I hope it doesn't spill over."

He said casually.

"Mr. Heinlein, in general, we don't recommend saying this kind of thing......"

Wilbur spit out.

Crackle –

A thunderbolt that shook the earth fell, and it seemed that a black shadow fell from the clouds.

But that's all a matter from far away, and it has nothing to do with Bai Ge and them.

At night, they arrived at a hill, and under the hill, Bai Ge decided to rest.

Simply lit the bonfire, he looked not far away, among the lush trees, there seemed to be animals lurking in it, through the [Assassin's Vision], Bai Ge could see that it was some kind of rodent, which was commonly known as rats.

However, these creatures are significantly larger and fatter.

It is a good ingredient for making barbecue.

"I'll take a look."

Bai Ge explained, and was about to catch a few of them, when Zhu Shuang suddenly stood up.

"Wait, I'll go along."

She said.

"There's a problem."

Wilbur looked at the bamboo frost falling, and then at Bai Ge, his eyes full of suspicion.

"Make a good fire."

Bai Ge threw the burning stick to Wilbur.

Bamboo Frost Fall followed behind Bai Ge and came to the edge of the woods about seven hundred meters away from the hill where they had parked.

"These plants, a little strange?"

Bai Ge looked at these "trees", and his first reaction was that this could not be some kind of strange creature tentacles.

The new green, straight and smooth branches have links that grow straight upwards, and the few branches have slender leaves, which look very distinctive.

"Hey, Bai Ge, don't you know?"

In a place where there are only two people, the bamboo frost naturally calls it by its name.

"This is bamboo, and my surname comes from this plant."

She stretched out her white fingers and touched the tree gently.

Saying this, Bai Ge recalled that in many movies in the old era, similar plants did appear.

"This plant was previously only found in the vicinity of the old Zhuxia, but it was thought to be extinct during the Great Collapse."

Zhu Shuang said a little sentimentally, she moved her nose slightly, and looked into the depths of the bamboo forest.

"There's nothing dangerous here."

She bent down slightly, and in the soft earth, there were some pointed things in addition to the new green bamboo.

"These should be bamboo shoots, which are bamboos that have not yet grown, and can be used as vegetables."

"I'll do it."

Bai Ge used an invisible dagger to take out the bamboo shoots according to the method of bamboo frost falling, and the bamboo shoots were not big, just like slightly larger white radish.

They simply dug up a few bamboo shoots and walked into the bamboo forest.

At night, the bamboo forest is quiet and serene, and the starlight falls through the bamboo leaves, mottled and scattered.

In such an environment, bamboo frost falls like a fish in water.

When she closed her eyes, she could feel the breath of this bamboo forest, and in this quiet bamboo forest, countless lives were active.

Earthworms in the crevices of the dirt, rats squirming in the woods, flying insects flapping their wings, and......

She opened her eyes and took Bai Ge's hand, as if she had been here countless times, through the intricate bamboo forest.

Bai Ge only felt the deep silence around him, and through the irregular bamboo forest, he heard the sound of water.

Suddenly, he saw that between the bamboo forests, there was a clear spring.

The water is clear and reflects the starry sky, as if there is a world in it.

The wind blew through the bamboo forest, causing waves on the water surface, and Bai Ge saw that on the water surface, a little fluorescence appeared.

"The light of the fireflies is intermittent, and the light is bright and the feet are extinguished, how can the loneliness be embarrassing."

Bamboo Frost lowered and chanted this haiku that represented the fragment of history on her body, looking at the faint fluorescent light, her eyes moving smartly.

"It's a firefly."

Bai Ge sighed.

Creatures that have become extinct on this planet are now in front of them.

The sparkling water reflects the light of small fireflies and the sea of stars, which is colorful and calming.

After the Great Collapse, it is surprising that there is such a bamboo forest with the style of the old era on top of a messy wasteland.

Bamboo Frost took Bai Ge's hand, and suddenly there was a feeling of hope forever at this moment.

But she knew that this was just a moment of tranquility on the way to the adventure, and the real storm was still brewing in the distance, and it would sweep through the bamboo forest at any moment.

But, that's fine.

She secretly glanced at Bai Ge beside her, and found that his gaze was also secretly aimed at herself.

Bamboo Frost closed her eyes very obediently, and she could feel the breath of Bai Ge as she approached.

The next moment, Bai Ge gently grabbed Zhu Shuangluo's shoulder.

In my ears, his voice was heard.

"Is there any animal over there?"

"Huh?"

Hearing this, Bamboo Frost opened his eyes and looked behind him.

In the bamboo forest, there were indeed several creatures wriggling, and if you looked closely, they were the slightly larger rats I had seen before.

I don't know exactly what these creatures are, but since they look like rats and live in bamboo forests, they are probably called bamboo rats, right?

At this time, she remembered the main topic of their entry into the bamboo forest.

"I don't know if it's good or not."

Bai Ge said, his figure flashed, and he came to the side of the bamboo rats, and these small animals almost did not resist, they were grabbed by Bai Ge and made a squirming sound.

"It looks a little pathetic."

Bamboo Frost can sense the panicked mood of these bamboo rats at the moment through pheromones.

"But it's not poisonous, it should be edible."

"It's so fat, it's definitely good to eat it baked."

Bai Ge should be harmonious.

"I think it can be stewed with the bamboo shoots I dug before, and the original soup will be turned into the original food."

Zhu Shuang looked at the bamboo rat that was constantly scurrying around, and said very seriously.

"Not bad."

Bai Ge nodded.

The two did not stay long and quickly returned to the car.

"Mr. Heinlein, you seem to be a little fast......"

Wilbur curiously looked at the three shiny bamboo rats with shiny fur that the white singer was holding, and sighed.

"Is the water boiling?"

Bai Ge ignored Wilbur and only glanced at the water on the campfire.

Once in the Oort Wilderness, there is no shortage of water in the wilderness, except for the rivers and lakes that can be found everywhere, and the occasional torrential rain caused by the anger of certain creatures will bring a large amount of drinkable water to the travelers.

Although Bai Ge had never dealt with this creature before, he still relied on the [Assassin Vision] to flexibly use an invisible dagger to separate the flesh and internal organs, and bones.

The meat of the three bamboo rats was too large to eat in one meal, so he decided to make two of them into jerky.

The rest of the one became today's lucky ingredient.

Although he didn't know how to make rat meat, looking at the fat under the skin, Bai Ge felt that it should be similar to pork.

After a brief blanch, he put it in a pot and simmered it with the seasoning he had prepared earlier, and when it was almost done, he put in the cut bamboo shoots, and soon the fragrance filled the air, making Wilbur's eyes straight, like a wolf seeing meat.

"The seasoning is not complete, so that's pretty much it."

Bai Ge brought the pot down from the campfire.

"It would be nice to have rice at this time."

Bamboo Frost looked at the bamboo rat meat that exuded an attractive fragrance and couldn't help but say.

"It's not impossible."

Bai Ge said, taking out his pocket watch.

He tapped his pocket watch, then placed the bread on the plate.

"It's rice."

In the time of a word, the bread has turned into hot, grainy white rice.

“？”

A question mark popped up on Wilbur's head.

Isn't the Abyss Relic supposed to be something very powerful, uh, even though it looks powerful now, but is it used for such purposes?

He didn't understand Bai Ge's thoughts.

"It's actually bread, but at least while the effects of [the animal world] are still there, you should be eating it with the taste of rice."

Bai Ge explained.

Although he abused the Abyss Relic in this way, it was estimated that Bai Ge would have to start dealing with the problem of activating it at night.

However, looking at Zhu Shuang's happy expression, Bai Ge felt that it was simply worth it.