Chapter 77: The Great Gathering of Mount Rogar (Part I)
"What did you say?"
Being embarrassed by Leo in public, Rolov's eyes widened, and the four words were higher than the other.
"I say, we're not going to do it," Leo said, raising his voice as if he were competing.
"You belong directly to me and do not listen to my orders?"
"Listen to six, old man. Don't forget, you were the one who had to get this group in the first place, and if you were not happy, you would clear me out. Besides, this has nothing to do with Akiyama City, so why should we be a helper for a group of terrorists? ”
"Whether the savior is a terrorist or not, you will understand later. But that's not what we're talking about now. ”
"Didn't you say that? Except for the distribution of orders, I have the final say on the rest. In other words, it's up to me whether I accept it or not. This time, if I don't do it, I won't do it, or let's raise our hands and vote? ”
Leo said, looking back at the other three. Akeya nodded earnestly, agreeing with Leo's opinion. Luna looks around, she doesn't like to turn down requests for help easily, she wants to say yes, and she will definitely have more unusual experiences. But three people objected, and she had to nod her head. Andora, who was the last to be left, was also inclined to Leo's decision.
"I think that's what Leo said. After all, we don't know about them yet, and suddenly say help or something. ”
"That's it, old man. We're not going to do it this time, so you can do whatever you want. ”
Leo said to Rolov proudly, he thought that the old man would be angry, and he was ready to take it. But Rolov didn't get angry, just squinted his eyes.
"Well, I won't need you this time. Now, everyone but Andora is gone. ”
Andora was stunned for a moment, and Leo hurriedly blocked in front of him, for fear that Rolov would drag him away.
"Don't you understand, old man? We are not involved in this. ”
"I know, I'm not looking for your special detachment. But now that I'm looking for Andora alone, do I still need your nod? Get out of the way. ”
Leo was speechless, so he had to retreat to the back and replace Andora with him. Rolov also stood aside, and Zasant stepped forward and asked.
"Andora, I heard Rolov say that three years ago, you went to Mount Rogar?"
"I have been, after the earthquake near Mount Rogal that year, I followed a geological expedition team into the mountains to survey the changes in the mountains."
"And then, found a portal to what could be an ancient ruin?"
"Yes."
"Did you get in?"
"No," replied Andora with some regret, "the entrance was a stone door, which might have to be opened by a stone slab, and there was only half of the door, and the other half we could not find." ”
"That's what you're talking about?"
Zasant nodded at Lynn, who pulled something out of the duffel bag at her feet.
It is a rectangular stone slab, about the size of a computer's keyboard, about ten centimeters thick. One long side is rough like a facet, and the other three sides are relatively smooth and have some convexity. The slate is flat on one side and carved with patterns on the other, winding and twisting, and it is impossible to see what it is, but it is carved so deep that it can reach half the thickness of the slate by sight. The whole looks like a half block of a square slate.
Lin handed the slate to Andora, and when Andora saw the pattern of the slate, her eyes lit up, and she quickly took it with both hands and studied it carefully.
"This, this is it! Where did you find it? ”
"It doesn't matter," said Zasent, "that the important thing is that after that expedition, because you have a lot of archaeological experience, you will be given half of the slate that you have found for safekeeping, right?" ”
"Yes, now in the school's museum!"
"Good. We're thinking of taking a look inside, and if you're willing to help, we can provide this half of the slate. If we find anything inside, we'll just have one of them, and you'll have the rest. ”
"Great, it's a deal!"
At this point, Andora completely forgot what Leo had just said, and Leo quickly pulled him over.
"Are you confused? Didn't you just say that you don't know the details of these people, so you can't help casually? ”
"I'm sorry, Leo. As you know, I really enjoy exploring the ruins. There was no way back then, and I left regrets. Now that I have an opportunity, I can't help but seize it! Rest assured, Mount Rogal is not far away, leave now and be back before 10pm. ”
Leo knew that if everything had to do with archaeology, Andora wouldn't be able to think normally. No, Andora can't be allowed to take the risk herself.
"I know, in that case, I'll go with you. Who knows if these people can keep you safe. ”
Rolov laughed: "Changed your mind? What about that energy just now? ”
"Excuse me, you guessed it would be like this in the first place, right?"
"Then I'm going too!"
Andora and Leo relented one after another, and Luna, who was already in high spirits, raised her hand. Rolov smiled and nodded, granting Luna's request. Then, he turned his gaze to Arkya.
"Akeya, you're different from them, after all, you can't forget the past. If you really don't want to, I'll allow you to stay. ”
Wherever he was, Akeya disdained to be in the company of the Savior. But everyone decided to go, and as one of them, they couldn't be special.
"Everyone is going, and I have no reason to stay."
"Then you'll have to do it. Everyone immediately went to prepare something for the climb, and set off from here in an hour. ”
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Although the museum at the University of Ceylon is only open to people on campus most of the time, its management process is still very delicate. It is easier to put a cultural relic in, but it is much more troublesome to take it out, from application to extraction, how to get two or three days.
Andora couldn't afford to wait, so he soaked it for a long time, and finally asked the administrator to promise him not to go through the normal procedure and take the slate directly. As long as you use it up, you can return it early the next day. Except for the pattern, the other specifications of this slate are exactly the same as those of the Savior.
From Akiyama City to the mountains of Logal, it takes about two hours. Rolov prepared the off-road vehicle for the group, and Lynn was responsible for driving the special detachment over. On the way, Andora put together two stone slabs, and those patterns that looked indistinct immediately formed a whole and were clearly presented.
"Wow, what is this?"
Luna sat in the passenger seat, still pushing her body to the back. The pattern of the slate turned out to be a flower, carved diagonally on it.
"It's ...... The Brutal Rose is the royal heraldic motif of the Sixth Reich! So, that relic is also from the time of the Sixth Empire! ”
Andora almost cried out, her excitement palpable. Those who study history know that among the seven empires of the Tuyathra Dynasty in the Anzhou continent, the related cultural relics and relics of the Sixth Empire are the fewest in the least, and any discovery of the Sixth Empire can be called a great discovery, so how can Andora not be excited.
"Alright, stop shouting, the slate is fine, right? Can I tell us about this mission? ”
Rin, who was driving, asked calmly and with some complaints, and Andora quickly controlled her emotions and said "um". None of the others spoke, and only Lynn's own voice was in the car.
Mount Logar is divided into two parts, the east is the tourist area and the west is the reserve, hence the quirky name "tourist reserve". However, the tourist area is only open from June to October every year, and at other times, the entire mountain is not entered. Because there have been several earthquakes here, the mountain is not very strong.
About a month ago, the rescuers discovered that there was a team of black troops stationed in Mount Rogal, with a total of more than 100 people. The rescuers reconnoitred for a few days and determined that the black forces were looking for something in the mountains, and that the area covered the entire western mountainous area.
After a few more days, the rescuer sent a team to confront the black forces, and the exchange of fire between the two sides lasted for several days, but neither could destroy anyone. While attacking the black forces, the savior also sent people to find "that thing". After a few battles, the two sides drew their spheres of influence. The Black Forces took control of the northern side of the lower mountainous area, and the Rescuers occupied the southern part of the higher mountainous area.
To this day, neither side has fired any more shots and is busy in their respective areas of control. The rescuers found nothing, and judging by the appearance of the black troops, they found nothing. However, there are not many unexplored places left on either side, and the last hope may lie behind the stone gate, that is, in the ruins of the Sixth Empire in Andora's mouth.
Normally, any organization or individual who wants to survey a site or excavate a cultural relic must obtain permission from the local government. If the remains have not been surveyed, the government should also be notified for protection. However, three years ago, after the inspection team notified the local government, the other party did not pay much attention to it. Because the location of the stone gate was a bit dangerous, it was inconvenient to protect, and the door could not be opened, so the matter was finally settled.
The government's negligence has given the rescuers a chance. Otherwise, you will have to destroy the government's protective measures before you can investigate, and that will be a big problem.
"What's that thing?" After listening to Lynn's introduction, Luna couldn't wait to ask.
"Soul finder, it seems to be the name."
"Psychics?"
"It is said that it was made by the ancients to find the Mystic Star Istis. You know Istis, right? ”
The others nodded in understanding. The inquisitive Luna asks questions, and Lynn answers them one by one. Behind the two, three men were discussing a familiar word that appeared in Lynn's introduction just now.
"She did say the Black Force, Captain." Akya said.
"It's them again, how can they always run into these people?" Andora's words were filled with resentment, and she looked down at the slate.
"Don't worry, this time is different from the previous two times, we have people here, and they can't snatch the slate."
Leo patted the slate and comforted Andora, then suddenly changed again.
"But Lynn, aren't you saviors going to fight against the World Government? Why are you still fighting with the black army? ”
"It's very simple, because the black army is an organization that belongs to the world government, and the dark side of the world government that the leader said."
Lynn's unhurried answer surprised the other four people, and Akeya was even more full of disbelief.
"Open your mouth and talk nonsense? What does the terrorist organization of the Black Force have to do with the world government? ”
"To put it simply, it's an organization derived from the six institutes of world government."
"The more you make it up, the more outrageous it gets!"
"Believe it or not, I don't have the evidence to convince you anyway, and I don't need to convince you. Since you say they're a terrorist organization, it's okay to fight with us, right? ”
There was silence in the carriage, perhaps because he thought that Lin was right, or maybe he was silenced by her words that sounded plain but tasted a little mean, and no one said a word for the rest of the journey.
The SUV was speeding down the highway as it landed, a helicopter gunship and a transport helicopter slowly landing, just north of the western part of the Rogal Mountains. Below is a meadow with a stream running through it, and weeds and flowers swaying in the wind in the sound of the water. But the high-speed rotation of the propeller stirred up a strong wind, causing the surrounding flowers to wither prematurely.
This is the main camp of the Black Army, where most of the troops stationed in Mount Rogal are concentrated, and there are some small camps scattered in the mountains. At this point, however, there were only a handful of soldiers in the camp who were looking after their homes and a worker who was debugging a few machines. Seeing the helicopter appear, the worker dropped his work and looked into the air.
The two helicopters landed steadily, the roaring propellers gradually stopped, and the people on the helicopters came down one after another, including Baird Fern, the leader of the Black Force Experimental Operations. He was carrying a suitcase, and before he had gone far, the clerk trotted over and braked hard in front of Baird, shaking it twice before he stopped.
"Welcome, Captain Baird! It's hard work! ”
"You've worked hard, Watt. I haven't seen you for a few months, and your face is still so stiff. ”
Watt hurriedly rubbed his face, he was a little fat, and with such a force, the fat on his face fanned.
"I'm sorry, Captain! I haven't groomed much these days! ”
Every sentence was full of confidence and seriousness, and with that funny face, Baird laughed. This young man was very enthusiastic, and he overheated, and every day he went on a rampage like a full-powered racing car. Putting aside his somewhat stunned personality, Baird appreciates this enthusiasm very much.
"I can see it, I am disgraced. Okay, without further ado, let's report the situation. ”
"Yes!"