The morning air is always so pleasant, if there were no "creatures" that smell of ancient green.

"Bang Bang Bang !!"

"Report to Sergeant Defei! The last "bald head" has been cleaned up! ”

"Well, I see, let's go down...... Really! Early in the morning...... These ghosts have been getting more and more arrogant lately! ”

Defei looked annoyed.

"Yo! What is Xiao Ah Fei worried about? ”

Qi Sen staggered.

"Hello Director!"

The soldiers spoke in unison.

"Ah, you're here, Director."

Defei hurriedly put away his gaffe.

"I was injured yesterday, and I went straight to the front line early this morning, Xiao Ah Fei is worthy of being the best non-commissioned officer in Qingcao Town~ hahaha"

Zissen teased.

"Thank you Director for your concern, anyway, the Director got up so early today, is it ......?"

"Well, look what this is~ Qiang Qiang! You threw it on the ground yesterday, and I didn't ask you yesterday when I saw that you were too tired. I guess that's something very important to you~"

Qi Sen took out a brown book from his cloak and jumped in front of Defei in a posture that was not suitable for his age.

"Ah, it's a bestiary! Don't you know, Director? ”

"Ahem, I...... Of course you know, pictures, oh no! Illustrated! ~Ahem! ”

(Oh my!) When was this? What has happened in the past five years? )”

Zissen was sweating profusely.

"But where did you get this book? Is it still the same as it was before? ”

Qi Sen looks very old.

"Oh~ The content of this book is still the same as before, recording the basic information of heroes of all generations. Usually and impermanently, this book seems to have some kind of magic, and he only updates automatically with the mass deaths of each generation of heroes. ”

(Hmph, fortunately I'm witty, so that that Defei's kid can't see my ignorance, but also allows me to get the information of this book, hahaha)"

Zissen was smug with his beard.

"That, Director, Director? Managing director! ”

"Ah?!!! Yes?! Ah, uh-huh~ ahem! Ahem, sure enough, this book that makes the world yearn for a layer of mystery, he still has a lot of things worth studying~"

"Yes, Director, look at the title page again, the previous heroic coat of arms has disappeared, and in its place is the silhouette of the heroes of this generation."

"Outline?"

Qi Sen asked subconsciously.

“？”

Defei looked at Qi Sen suspiciously.

(Suffered!) I accidentally asked out! If you dare to laugh at me, boy, you will die! )”

Qi Sen's face darkened.

"Chief, you see, these black silhouettes without images, when the corresponding hero puts his hand on the corresponding silhouette, these outlines will automatically appear and become the appearance of this hero. Just ......"

"Just what?"

"The book is divided into two parts, one is a record of the heroes of various races, and the other is a record of the types of zombies in history. However, I don't know why, I only got the hero part of this book, and the zombie part was not on it. ”

"In the hands of that bastard!"

Zissen clenched his fists.

"The bastard?"

"Edgar!"

"That is, the one that is called the most terrifying being?"

Defei was a little surprised.

"Going to TMD is the scariest and strongest! Even if I try my best, I'm going to sanction him! Even if it's just for her! ”

Qi Sen hammered his chest excitedly, and there seemed to be tears in the corners of his eyes.

"I'm sorry, Director, for saying something I shouldn't have said!"

"It's okay, it's not your fault, after all, it's only him, I have to kill it with my own hands!"

Zissen wiped away tears lightly.

"Don't mention this, I'm here today to accompany you to issue a reward, we should go to the square. Sergeant Defei! Listen to orders! ”

"Yes! Managing director! ”

The square is crowded with people, and the busiest morning of the week is the morning when commissions and rewards are announced, and this number of people can compete with Aoi's concert. After all, on this day, in addition to ordinary citizens, there are also heroes and heroes from all walks of life who also gather here to choose their favorite tasks. Except, of course, a certain short, green-haired boy, who doesn't seem to be able to squeeze in the crowd.

"Bah...... Yikes! ”

With great effort, Shodou slipped through the gap in the crowd. What catches your eye is a huge bulletin board filled with commissions of various colors and qualities.

"Which one should you choose?" Yesterday I heard Penny say that white products are the easiest! White product, white product, white product...... Eh, white product! That's it."

"That's you!"

Xiaodou and a girl in a brown felt hat and white casual clothes next to her spoke in unison, and their two little hands were on the power of attorney at the same time.

"Hey, I found out first!"

In unison×2

"You kid, look at your clothes so decently, why are you so virtuous?"

Bean pushes and tries to snatch the commission.

"No! Well, I finally found it! ”

The girl blocked the bean and deliberately lowered the brim of her hat.

The two of them froze at each other - until the crisp sound of paper tearing off rang in their ears. I saw that the commission of the white flower floated, left the bulletin board, and gradually drifted away, and finally fell into the hands of a strong man with five big and three thick as he wished, the strong man's whole body was dull and green, and there were small bumps in some places, the upper body was thin, the lower body was thick, and there was a dark iron wolf tooth mallet behind his back.

"You, you ......"

"What? I accept this commission, do you have no opinion? Uh-huh? ”

The strong man leaned his face closer, and when he saw that the two of them didn't move, he was ready to put away the commission and leave.

"It's so strong, and you still have to grab this kind of pediatric thing."

Xiaodou underestimated in a low voice, but unexpectedly provoked the big man to turn his head and send a gloomy gaze, which made him tremble.

"Look! It's all your fault! All my practice has been ruined by you! ”

The girl grabbed Bean's collar and shook it, but unexpectedly, the felt hat fell off in the shake.

"You, no...... Whining! ”

Seeing that the situation was wrong, the girl hurriedly covered Xiaodou's mouth.

"Shhhh Do you know that I managed to escape the housekeeper and those bodyguards, who never leave me, do you know how difficult it is for me to come out alone once a week? ”

The girl tugged at the collar of the bean, tears shining in her eyes.

"Eh~eh? Well, ah, I'm sorry, Aoi Gong...... Whining! ”

Azuki bean was covered in the mouth×2

"Are you a pig?! Hey, I was going to choose a simple task of a white product to make some extra money, it's all your fault, now I can only barely choose a higher-grade task, what if I encounter a combat mission, our Sunflower family has no combat effectiveness at all, hey~ah! ”

Xiao Aoi stomped his feet angrily.

"Otherwise, let's team up, and the reward will be given to you, even if I compensate you~"

Xiaodou blushed and was aggrieved.

"Huh!? Hmm~ That...... Okay"

Xiao Kui was caught off guard by this sudden invitation, and her face turned red.

"Citizens, please wait a minute, the police department's bounty order has been updated!"

Not far from the crowd, Defei and Qi Sen walked over with a bounty order. People all got out of the way, and only the two small figures were left under the big billboard.

"Yo! Isn't this Princess Aoi? Little Aoi princess is early! ”

Defei said hello brainlessly, and in an instant, the eyes of the crowd turned to the billboard. Aoi wanted to pull the brim of her hat lower and lower, but it didn't help, because people had already seen the broken belly on Aoi's body (that's right!). It's broken! - Aoi's waist is a cute little satchel with a sunflower pattern.

"Why, so quiet?"

Beans had no clue.

"Don't ask why! Run! ”

Aoi grabbed Dou's hand and swept through the crowd at high speed.

"But, commission!"

Xiaodou twisted a commission in his hand, and Aoi, who had amazing arm strength, flew through the crowd at incredible speed. But just as he passed by Defei's side, Xiaodou's hand inadvertently touched the illustrated book, and the illustrated book reacted.

"Eh, hey, ......"

By the time Defei reacted, there were very few people left in the square.

"What! This is! ”

Defei opened the illustrated book, and after a burst of golden light, the first image of the hero had appeared - a green-haired boy! After taking a closer look at the hero's message, Defei was dumbfounded. (Since Bean's hand only touched the writing and did not touch the outline, the image was still blurry at this time.) ）

"Unexpectedly, he is, it seems, the new owner of this book has been found."

Zissen lit a cigarette and said lightly.

“，，，，，，”

Defei flipped the illustrated book over and over again.

"Alright, don't be surprised, it's time to put up a bounty."

Qi Sen patted Defei.

"He, isn't he, that little boy? Or is it really a child of destiny?! ”

"Hey, hey, little Afei come to help, I'm an old bone, can you still bear to leave me to work alone? cough~cough"

"Oh oh, yes Director, I'll come here!"

"Ah!!!!!h

The bean's mouth was about to be torn apart by the wind.

"I didn't expect it...... You're so good at running! ”

"Definitely, otherwise I would have been drowned by the paparazzi."

"Oh! I know a place where they certainly can't find it! ”

As he spoke, Xiaodou took Xiaokui's hand and ran into a labyrinthine alley.

"Where is this?"

"Hmph~ This is my secret passage!"

Xiaodou looked proud and simply stopped.

"Hey! Don't stop! ”

"They're there! Everyone, chase it! ”

"Eh~......"

"Don't be surprised, run away!"

"It's okay, come with me, I promise that I won't get around them and don't want money! After all, this is my home turf! (Kiana, is that you?) Once, but several demon kings were defeated by me, and I never lost in the alley battle! ”

With a smug glint in her eyes, she took Aoi's hand and led her to run deeper into the alley.

"The Great Demon King?!"

"Yes, one is Ryls, the other is Modusa!"

"Is it so powerful?"

"Hmph~ It's a pity that the partner who was with me at the time, I got separated from it."

"What kind of person is you, your partner?"

"He's a hot-blooded kid no matter what, and I'm like-minded, and I blame me for losing him!"

"Huh? Lost? ”

"yes, didn't I tell you, he's been following me for five years, and I've never been willing to let him shoot him in the past five years. If I had known, I shouldn't have fired those shots! ”

"Huh? Is it ......?"

Aoi was rummaging in her satchel.

"That, Brother Xiaodou, the partner you are talking about, shouldn't it be, he~"

Aoi took out a small green pistol from her satchel.

"Huh!!!! He, he, he, what's wrong with you? Did you see that monster too? ”

"Monsters? What monsters? I got it from Sergeant Defei, and when I saw them returning from their mission, I accidentally saw this gun, because I saw it when I was dancing with you, so I took this gun, and I thought you had some accident at the time. No~ Now the thing is back to its original owner. ”

Aoi handed over a pistol.

"Oh~Oh, it's nothing, it's just that I accidentally dropped it while running. Thank you for worrying, hee-hee! ”

"Hey, I didn't mean that, just as a dance partner, dance partner! Got it! ”

Aoi blushed.

"Okay!"

(It seems that Xiaokui doesn't know about that monster, so it's better not to let her get involved, after all, the monster's target seems to be me, so let's distance myself from her in the future.) )”

Xiaodou thought secretly.

Before you know it, the noise of the crowd has disappeared. The two finally got rid of it, and after a few more bends along the intricate alleyway, finally, the light of the street came into view, and the two held hands and came to Dave's house.

“…… Well, can you let it go? ”

Aoi's face was extremely red.

"Huh! Huh! Yes! No, no, I'm sorry, I'm distracted! ”

Xiaodou hurriedly let go of his hand and spoke incoherently.

"By the way, where did you bring me here?"

"Huh? Yes! Ahhh~ This is where I live temporarily. ”

Xiaodou came back to his senses.

"Ahem! Don't worry, the owner of this house is a very pleasant person. ”

Azuki beans work hard to adjust.

"Hmm~ Okay then"

"Uh-huh, let's go say hi to him first!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged man in white clothes and greasy clothes hung upside down from the roof of the house with a rope.

"Ah!!!!h

The two fell to the ground in fright.

(relebebira,,,,,)" (Hey man! Is it, Dave, bringing a new guy today? )

"This? ……”

Xiao Aoi couldn't believe it.

"Ah~ah, Xiaokui, this is the landlord I said, although he is a little weird, but he is a very good person."

"But, but this thing on his head?!"

"Ah...... How to explain this, it is one of Mr. Dave's inventions, as if his language is not intelligible with us, so he invented this to make it easier to communicate with us. And, of course, there is a ......"

"Phew! ……”

“”

"Ah...... That, that, that car moved on its own? Also, I will say, the words ......"

Aoi fainted in fright.

"Well, I'm talking about Penny, who is also an invention of Mr. Dave."

Xiaodou drooped his head and waved his hands.

“”

"It's okay, it's just the same situation as when I started, and I'll get used to it after a while."

“

”

“…… Hmmm......"

"Xiao Aoi, Xiao Aoi, it's okay~"

"Hmm~ Where am I?"

Aoi rubbed her eyes.

"Hey, this is Dave's house"

"Dave, Dave, Dave! Is that weird guy with bubbles on his head? ”

Aoi came to her senses.

"Yes, it's a bit of a, but it's true."

"So, what's going on with that red car?"

"Oh, that's just an invention of Mr. Dave, her name is Penny. But don't worry, they're all good people, you see I'm not missing arms or legs~ It's good to get used to it, I'm starting to come, I'm more scared than you~"

Xiaodou put his hand on Xiaokui's shoulder, learning the tone of Xiaokui's comfort before.

"Hmm...... Well, it's still a little hard to believe. ”

"Well, let's take a look at the commission first!"

"That's right! Commission, take a look. ”

Xiaodou took out a crumpled commission from his coat pocket - it was actually a purple background!

"Eh!!!!!"

The two were amazed.

"It's over, it's over, this practice is completely soaked, woo~(>_<)~"

"Wait! Perhaps, this commission will have a play! ”

Azuki motioned for Aoi to look at the commission.

"How is it possible, it's all purple commissioned, it's definitely super dangerous!"

Aoi has a little temper.

"No, no, no, look at the client, it's a white calendula! I think, no matter how difficult it is for the white product client, it will not be difficult to go anywhere! ”

Xiaodou analyzed.

"But, after all, it's a purple task, so I guess it's going to be difficult~"

"It's okay! As long as I can complete the commission, I am not afraid of any big difficulties! What do you think? ”

"That being said, is it really okay?"

Aoi was skeptical.

"Don't worry! This is a commission that we finally grabbed, think about it, we have defeated so many people, are you afraid that you can't pass a small commission? You say yes, right? ”

Xiaodou is extremely confident.

"Well, well~"

(Assi!) Finally agreed, if it weren't for the fact that I wanted to compensate you for a commission, I really didn't want to do anything purple products, and they all said that the noble lady couldn't be provoked, so I would accompany you to complete this commission, and don't meet in the future)"

Bean thought so.

"Then let's go!"

"Wait, do you know where it is?"

"Uh...... yes, let me see...... The client's name is Wang Erzhuang, and his home is at No. 57 Qinghuayuan...... ok！ Let's go! ”

"Hmm"

"Green Garden, Green Garden, always feel so familiar?"

……

"What a rotten map this is, it's taken us so many crooked paths! Hey, it's a green garden in front of you, let's go......"

The two followed the map for a while, and finally saw a sign for their destination next to a police station.

"Isn't this the police station! I'll just say how it's so familiar, but those two uncles weren't there that day, so I guess it was a change of guard. Oh no, I'm going to make you scare your socks off! ”

"Hey~Hey! Xiaodou, what are you muttering? ”

"Ahh Ah~ nothing, nothing, hehe, let's go in, from this fork in the road. ”

"Hmm~ Okay."

Just as Xiaodou and the police station passed by, the illustrated book on Defei's desk reacted again. Defei subconsciously looked out the window and saw Xiaodou and his party passing by.

"Please wait!"

Defei flipped down the window with the illustrated book.

"Huh?"

"Young man, please lend me your hand."

Defei stretched out his broad palm.

"Me, huh?"

Xiaodou asked.

"Hmm."

"Okay~right"

Shodou stretched out his hand, and Defei took it, placing his little hand on the illustrated image of Shodou printed on it. Then, the luster of the illustrated book became brighter, the light dissipated, and the image of the bean was clearly revealed. At this moment, the light reaction of the illustrated book has not completely disappeared.

"How...... It's really you! Really. ”

Seeing the scene of the illustrated book, Defei was still a little surprised.

"What? Yes! How can there be a picture of me in this book?! ”

"Ahem, azuki, right?"

"Why do you know my name?! Oh my God, has the word gotten that I'm a superhero? ”

"Didn't you write it all down in that book?"

Xiaokui patted the bean.

"Ahem, then I'll make a long story short, the book you just touched at the beginning is called the Illustrated Book, which is a book that records the information of heroes throughout the ages, and he will show the image through the hero's touch, that is, like the outline below, showing his original appearance. It is only known that the illustrated book has this ability to manifest, but it is unknown why it is exactly. Also, the Podexdex will only react when you get close to the hero, just like the strange light you had when you touched it earlier. Since the illustrated book has reacted to you, then I think this should be something you should keep, and give it to you, yes, no ......."

Defei looked at the bean with the fire in his eyes and froze.

"What did you say just now? Hero?! Am I, a hero!? ”

"I don't think there's anything wrong with the Illustrated Book."

Defei looked at the illustrated book.

"I really am, hero ?!!"

"Well, so ......"

Defei wanted to wait for an opportunity to hand over the book, but it backfired, and Xiaodou was already incoherent with excitement.

"Really, really, really ?!?!"

(Really!) Is this kid really the chosen one in the book? ……)”

Defei looked helpless.

"Alright, boy, you take this book, he needs you to go around the world to find the descendants of heroes, and then gather to fight against the evil forces of zombies. Listen, since this is the choice of the illustrated book, it also means that it is also the choice of fate, and you must shoulder this responsibility! Although I feel a little unwilling to be told by the monster called "It's not on the Pokédex", I'm still going to take on the mission of protecting this town! Sorry, that's a bit long-winded. So, boy, you must live up to the choice of fate and take on this responsibility! ”

Defei handed the book to Shodou.

Xiaodou took the book and trembled, he had never felt before, the feeling of carrying the fate of the whole world.

"And how are we going to find the next hero?"

Aoi asked.

"The ability of the Pokédex to search for heroes is individual, and it seems that it can only be done in the order of the Pokédex. Open the book and see, now that the new generation of the Pokédex has unfolded, the relevant hints for the next hero should be displayed. ”

Xiaodou opened the book, and the three of them were stunned - the next hero: the stage star of Times Square!

"Wait! Isn't that what it is...... The silhouette looks like a ......."

"It can't be such a coincidence!"

"Times Square Star! Isn't this just ,,,,,I'll try it~"

Aoi placed her little hand on the black outline, and the illustrated book shone brightly again, and in a moment, the image of the brown-haired girl appeared on the illustrated book.

(Damn!) I wanted to complete the commission quickly and get rid of this rich lady. What are you still thinking about not letting her get involved, what should I do now? )”

Xiaodou was surprised and frustrated.

"It seems that this is all a choice of fate! Little heroes, no matter what kind of mindset you have in this matter now, you are already on a path that you have to complete! Too many heroes have left, and this world can't stand a few more reincarnations. So, please! I, Defei, will do my best to help you! ”

Defei bowed gentlemanly to the two children.

"No, no, no! Sergeant Defei, since this is the choice of fate, we will definitely do our best! For the sake of the world, and for the sake of this town. You say yes, Brother Xiaodou! ”

Xiao Kui went to help Defei up.

"Ahh Ah~yes~right? ”

Xiaodou was a little helpless.

(What the hell!) What can you do as a girl? It's not just dragging its feet! There are three long and two short, I can't eat and walk around! Uh,,,,,mmmm It's crazy! )”

Xiaodou's heart has exploded.

"Well, I trust you!"

Defei got up happily.

(Hey!) You accept it so readily because you know what the script looks like, hey! Where is your majesty gone?! )”

Adzuki Bean×%$#%&

"That's okay, Master Non-commissioned Officer, we still have a commission to complete, so we'll go first~"

Xiaokui happily waved towards Defei.

"Well, okay, feel free to call me if you need help!"

"Well, goodbye!"

(Hey!) Do you want to be so casual?! It's child's play to be a hero! Those two guards are right, our current ability is simply weak! And, I've seen that terrifying existence! What to do! Do you want me to see Aoi killed? No! It's me who will die too! Ahhhhh

Xiaodou squatted down with his hands trembling and holding his head.

"Brother Xiaodou, Brother Xiaodou! What's wrong with you? ”

Xiaodou's whole body seemed to be crawling with shackles, making him unable to move. The black heart at the edge of the abyss was beating violently. At this moment, a gentle little hand reached into this imprisoned space, and this feeling was like a dying person in the extreme cold and biting bones being saved by the warm rays of sunshine, which made people calm and calm.

"Who? Who's calling, calling, me? ”

The blurred eye mask of the bean gradually became clearer.

"Brother Xiaodou, Brother Xiaodou!"

"Yes, Aoi~?"

"Brother Xiaodou, what's wrong with you? At first your expression is scary, as if something has entered your body. ”

"Ha~Ha, it's okay~"

Xiaodou gasped, and when he saw Xiaokui in front of him, his face turned a lot.

"It's okay, then let's hurry up and complete the commission!"

"Hmm...... Hmmm"

(Why?) What calmed me down, was it Aoi? However, there is no way to do it, since this is the case, then no matter what, I have to protect her! )”

Xiaodou secretly made up her mind in her heart.

——

The third outline of the Bestiary opens

——

Cherry Orchard!

Popular Science (4):

Edgar: His full name is George Edgar, and he is also the "adult" mentioned in the previous article

Ryles, Modusha: Old neighbors who live in villas on either side of the Bean's house.

Shocked socks: From the words of Squidward in the Chinese version of SpongeBob SquarePants.