The warm sea breeze blows on Dimmit, who has just walked out of the hotel, and feels refreshed. The morning sun is his favorite. Warm, but not so harsh. He looked at the blue sky, the endless sea, the sea and the sky were the same color, and his heart was relaxed.

This scenery makes people want to shout, or swim a few hundred meters towards the sun in one breath, but Dimmit is not in that mood, just comfortably inhales two breaths of air, and sets off.

There are fewer flights to Silivara, so if you want to travel there, it's actually a good choice to take a boat. The luxury passenger ship, called "Mermaid", will depart from the city of Vikang at 7.30am and travel all day, stopping at 2pm in Debia and arriving at the southern port of Silivara, Vladic at 7pm.

After leaving the town of Xavier, Dimmit flew to Wicom, then found a hotel by the sea and stayed for one night. Today is Sunday, the day the Mermaid departs from Wellcome.

He bought a tracksuit, added some new clothes, and changed into sneakers. Wellon is a northern city, and unlike Akiyama City in the south, it is still a bit cold at the end of May. When you get to Silivara, the temperature will be even lower.

With his new tracksuit and backpack going well, and with a pair of sunglasses and a smarter wig, Dimmitt now looks like a mountaineering enthusiast.

At 7 o'clock, he came to the pier with his backpack on his back, walked happily, followed the ticket inspection team, squirmed a little, and boarded the cruise ship.

Instead of going to the room right away, he paced the deck, scanning the passengers around him. They laughed and were in high spirits, most of them were tourists, and some were looking at the Mermaid itself.

In terms of size, the Mermaid can only be considered medium-sized compared to world-class cruise ships. With a total length of 300 meters and 9 decks, the passenger capacity barely reaches 4,000 people. But its shape is very chic, the overall design of the hull is similar to the body of a fish, and there is a beautiful bust of a mermaid in the bow, looking at it, it is as if you are going out to sea on a huge mermaid.

The ship departs on Sunday and returns to the city of Weikang on Tuesday, only once a week. Every time I set off, there is a theme activity on the ship, and the content is varied.

Last week, it seemed like a gamble, right? It is said to be very popular, and playing rock-paper-scissors with cards or something, Dimmit doesn't understand what is so fun about it.

He took out the ticket, and in the prominent position was an advertisement for the week's event, an auction, and a special emphasis on the very special auction items.

"It's more interesting than this." He muttered to himself.

*****

In the snowy country of Hilivara, snow can be seen even in summer in some highlands and mountains. In addition, the land is vast and sparsely populated, and many high mountains stand quietly untouched all year round. They are a sacred place for the locals and a paradise for mountaineering enthusiasts.

Since it is known as the snow country, of course, the Laining people are indispensable. Silivara, arguably home to half of the world's Lenin people, is a Lenin man, so if anyone wants to fight Istis, he's a Lenin man in 80 percent.

Istis's power waned with each appearance, but it was not weak enough to be absorbed by a superhuman alone. Absorbing too strong EXP can lead to overload of the strength element and muscles, and eventually necrosis and collapse.

But even so, after the death of the first crab-eating superman, Banderru Marchvi Thorn, there are still countless people who are obsessed with it and desperate for it. Are they stupid? Of course not, as long as a special method is adopted, the absorption of Istes is not empty talk.

The superpowers of different nationalities use different methods, but the basic idea is the same, which is to "expand" for themselves, increase the total amount of EXP that can be absorbed, and let the power element adapt to the EXP of Istis after absorption.

Don't forget, the force element itself changes from neurons under the influence of EXP. Therefore, as long as the power element is adapted to Istis, it can evolve again and become a power element that can control the Istis EXP.

As for how long it will take, it is unknown, after all, no one has succeeded yet.

Dimmit doesn't know what the methods of the Lenin are, but it is estimated that it has something to do with their unique secret art "runes". The Lenin people have the ability to freeze everything with low temperatures, and the skilled Lenin people also leave some special symbols, known as runes, on the ice.

This is similar to the Kharuf Mark, which holds the EXP inside the ice, in short, like a lock. The ice locked by the runes is resistant to external forces and high temperatures, and the melting speed is greatly slowed.

If you want to open this piece of ice, you either use an extremely strong external force and break the contents of the ice together, or let the person who set the rune inject the EXP he has set to release the rune and let the ice melt automatically.

The Lenin people, who use runes to freeze them, are called "runemasters". Like the Haruff Omensmen and the Dynik Soul Hunters, they belong to a profession unique to the Rainin Clan.

They used to be responsible for protecting important items, or dealing with some EXP enchantments that were not easy to dismantle during combat, special supers that could cause EXP explosions when destroyed, and EXP creations, etc. However, in modern society, where EXP can also be extracted using mechanical devices, the role of runes is not as obvious as before.

However, a skilled runemaster can still make runes that make even machines helpless. With this ability, the entire ice of Istis is sealed, sealed with a large number of runes, and then lifted little by little, released, and absorbed.

This is what Dimmit can think of, the runemaster's way of absorbing Istis.

Woo————

A long whistle sounded overhead, the scene around him began to move, and the Mermaid set off. Dimmit leaned on the railing and looked north.

Just hearing the whistle makes his excitement gush out. In the past, the battle for Istis was only hearsay, and he felt that it was extremely tragic. And now, I'm going to join in.

He smiled and planned to go back to his room. A waiter happened to pass by with a plate, and Dimmit stopped him and took a goblet of wine from the plate.

When the waiter walked away from him, Dimmit's gaze suddenly fell on a man not far ahead, and the two looked at each other for less than a second. The man naturally looked away, as if he had accidentally made eye contact with Dimmit while looking around, and then walked away unhurriedly.

Accidental? Impossible. The man was clearly observing himself. Dimmit chased two steps forward and stopped.

There are quite a few people on deck, and this is not a good time for small movements. Moreover, the opponent is not a kind to mess with.

Dimmitt was confident that his disguise would not attract attention, and if anyone was deliberately observing him, it meant that there were EXP detection devices on board. Do ordinary cruise ships carry this kind of thing? Of course not, apparently there was a group of people who were constantly on guard on the ship, and they installed it. The purpose is to prevent superpowers.

Then their identities are not difficult to guess. Dimmit smiled expectantly again, looked at the ticket, and strolled to his room.

As soon as I started the boat, I ran into my opponent, so it seems that this trip will be very interesting.

*****

Fifty kilometers north of the city of Vladik, there is a small air base, which is usually garrisoned by the Vladik Squadron of the 2nd Air Brigade of the 6th Army Corps of Silivara. Today, there are some special guests who are going to visit here.

On the tarmac, there were more than a dozen soldiers in full gear, standing straight and waiting. In the parking lot not far away, there were also more than a dozen people, as if waiting for the review, and there were three silver cars parked behind them.

In the command tower of the base, two people walked out. The man in front of him was dressed in light blue and white armor, which was only silver-white armor on the chest and waist, and the rest of the armor was connected by light blue leather or cloth, plus leather gloves and leather boots, which belonged to the ceremonial attire.

This man is of medium stature, perfectly built, young and handsome, but also dignified, looking straight ahead. With his right hand empty and his left hand pressed a thin sword at his waist, he strode as he listened to the reports of his subordinates behind him.

"Commander, ten minutes ago, the Mermaid's reconnaissance unit called and found a suspicious figure with a very high EXP reaction."

"How tall?"

"They speculate that it may be stronger than the regimental commander."

"Got it, let them keep an eye on it and report it at any time."

The young regiment commander replied blandly. As soon as the two of them walked into the tarmac, the sound of the helicopter's engine came from a distance, and it was not long before they landed steadily.

The hatch opened, and five people came down, and the three people behind were tall and tall, wearing suits and leather shoes, wearing sunglasses, and they were the entourage. The man and woman in front are also suits, but light gray. Both of them have red hair and have a lot of similarities in their facial features.

The head of the regiment stepped forward and shook hands with the two of them.

"Welcome to the representative of the committee, I am the head of the Royal Praetorian Knights of Hilivara, Williams Kuvath van Holland, just call me Williams."

The woman nodded and said, "I am a member of the EXP Control Committee of the World Government and the leader of this investigation team, Powi Uchida Maya, and the one next to me is also a member, Powi Uchida Yuma. ”

"Hello, Captain Williams."

Williams also responded with a greeting: "Hello, Mr. Uchida, it's a pleasure to meet you. ”

He received the news the day before yesterday that the EXP Control Committee of the World Government had sent another investigation team, and yesterday morning he had arrived in the capital city of Moshak and met with the king. For some reason, the investigation team said that they would stay in Vladik for a few days, and the king asked Williams to do a good job of reception, cooperate with the investigation team, and not slack off.

Supposedly, this matter should be handled by the mayor of Vladik, but in the past few days, Williams has been staying in Vladik on official business. He, the head of the Royal Praetorian Knights, has a much higher status than a mayor, and the king's handing over the reception to him can be regarded as a tribute to the investigation team.

Although, only superficial respect, the king was actually very annoyed by them in his heart, Williams knew. He is not friendly to these people, but he has to do business.

"By order of my king, I will arrange your lodging in Vladik. If you ask for anything, just ask. How many people will the investigation team send this time? ”

"There will be some follow-up, I will tell you later, and when the time comes, I hope you will cooperate."

Maya said to Williams with a smile. There was an incomparably mean tone in that tone, and there was no way to hide her contempt. Williams' brow furrowed slightly, and he recovered immediately.

"Of course."

He replied simply, led the five guests, and walked towards the parking lot. On the way, Williams asked naturally.

"May I ask what the inspection team plans to do this time?"

"That's not something you need to know, Commander."

Maya replied dryly, and Yuma, who was beside her, added.

"We'll give you a schedule in the afternoon, and you just have to do what the schedule says. Simple, right? ”

It's really tacit enough to sing and harmonize, but fortunately, Williams is not a person who can be provoked casually, he is neither humble nor arrogant, which is the basic cultivation of knights.

"If you have a plan now, you can let me know right away, so I can prepare in advance."

"Heh, that's a lot to talk about, I think you want to follow us 24 hours a day, for fear that we will raid and discover your secrets, right?"

Yuma's words were true, but Williams still didn't change his face.

"As a Knight Captain, I'm just doing my duty."

"Then I can tell you that this time we are going to review the parts that were missed in the last inspection, and then review them in detail."

"I see."

With that, Williams shut up and led the five men into the two cars in the back, and he himself took three soldiers and got into the car in front, and the three cars left the base and set off for Vladik.

Not long after the car drove out, a soldier reminded Williams: "Regiment commander, Your Majesty has an order to keep an eye on these people." ”

"I know," Williams said, "this time, it must be someone who came badly." ”

The last time the committee sent an investigation team to Hilwala was in October last year, and there were a lot of people who came, probably thirty or forty in all. The main question of the investigation was whether Silivalla had "naturally formed EXP materials that could be used for large-scale experiments".

The translation is: We have come to Istis.

The inspection team first demarcated some inspection areas and then searched them one by one with the exaggerated equipment they had brought, while some people were investigating the flow of funds from some key departments in Shiliwala, trying to see if there was any abnormal flow among them.

For more than a month, no problems were found on either side, and the inspection team returned in vain. As was the custom of the previous committee, for at least a year, Silivalla would not be reprimanded by the committee. But just over half a year later, they returned.

They say that there are no ghosts in it, and they don't believe in them.

"When these people are settled, you will watch near their quarters, and I will go back to the base." Williams ordered.

"What other tasks does the regiment commander?"

"I just reported that there is a suspicious character who has fallen on the mermaid, I always feel uneasy, and when this matter is dealt with, I will go to you again."

The soldiers said yes. Williams looked at the other two cars in the rearview mirror and fell into deep thought.

Istis, what a curse. Since discovering it, the king hastily ordered it to be hidden. But the news still leaked out, and Silivara's already questioned by the Control Committee more than once, and even his already low international status was also affected. To say it yourself, this kind of thing should be far away from the country, the farther away the better.

But the king didn't think so.

There is another person who doesn't think so either.

*****

Dimmit had a habit of skipping breakfast and adding it to lunch when he got up early. In the morning, he made up for sleep in his room, slept until noon, and then went to the restaurant to find food. There were restaurants on every floor, and Dimiit went to the fourth floor dining room where his room was located.

The cruise restaurants are all buffet-style, with a wide variety and not much difference. However, each cruise ship will have a few unique kanban dishes, just like the signature of this cruise ship. As for the mermaid's signboard, you can guess it just by listening to the name.

Dimmit is not interested in tasting food, as long as he can eat enough, but he is only interested in seafood, and belongs to the kind of physique that will be allergic to seafood. Looking at the dazzling array of fish, shrimp and shellfish, he walked by, found some meat and vegetables to fill the plate, and made a bowl of rice. The Mermaid's restaurant is not an Arctic restaurant, and rice can be used as a staple rather than a side dish.

He was lucky, he didn't take a few steps with the plate in his hand, he found an empty seat, and hurriedly sat down, put down the plate, and didn't raise his head to eat. He dared to say that the people who were staring at him must be nearby at this time, but just in case he was alert, they wouldn't be carrying EXP devices, and they couldn't be superhumans.

Then there is nothing to worry about, as long as they are still afraid of themselves, they will not approach easily.

However, it doesn't seem to be necessarily.

Suddenly, an EXP reacted straight towards Dimmit, who at first didn't take it seriously, until it was only a meter away from him, then raised his head slightly, and then fell in front of him. The plate is served, and the people are seated.

"Hey, handsome guy, do you mind sharing a table?"