"That's what the Thunderer left me! I can't give it to you bandits!" Lilith swore silently, bowing her head and burying her face between her knees.

In her mind, the minerals of the Crystal City are not only her wealth, but also a gift from the Thunderer.

"If only the Thunderer were still there......"

In a dilemma, the blonde girl sighed and couldn't help but recall the time when the two got along.

Although that period was short, it was the most secure and fulfilling period of her life.

"He'll never come back...... The Thunderer is now even more powerful, and is already almost an apostle. Now he is not only the king of Hebolen, but also the overlord of the Far East and the most troublesome enemy of the Kashny Federation. The Far Eastern Alliance, which he single-handedly promoted, was the only force that could threaten the hegemony of the Kashny Federation...... I guess someone like that has forgotten about me. Lilith rubbed her face like a cat, thinking with some sourness.

"No! No, I'm grown up and can't rely on others!"

She tried her best not to miss the thunderer, but the more she thought about it, the more she couldn't help but miss the other party more.

What are the Federalists if the Thunderer is here!?

His fists can tear through the darkness, and his power can crush these people like ants.

To this day, he is still at the forefront of the fight against the Federation...... It would be nice if I could still fight alongside him.

“......”

Lilith thought about it, silently took out her pendant necklace, opened the clamshell of the pendant, and looked at the saint crystal left by the thunderer for herself, while recalling the time when the two of them were together, the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised a smile.

Woo——!

A cold wind blew from nowhere, and the chandelier overhead was blown to the west, and the swaying light added a bit of weirdness to the hall, like the heavy mood of the blonde girl at the moment.

A shadow appeared behind her, hazy at first, and then into a vague human form—when it appeared, the figure did not hurt Lilith, but only picked up the thin-necked wine bottle on the wine cabinet and poured a shallow glass of wine.

"When I heard you were in trouble, I rushed over at once. ”

As he spoke, the vague figure gradually became clear, turning into a red-haired girl wearing streamlined mechanical armor and looking heroic.

"Thank you, Effie. ”

Lilith seemed to be used to her elusiveness and didn't show much surprise.

"Don't worry, since I'm here, those bastards in the Federation can't do anything to you. Effie handed her the glass, a gentle reassurance.

"I believe in your strength...... But this time it's different, the enemy has a new helper. Lilith took the glass and expressed her worries in a pessimistic expression: "They are the notorious Jackal Mercenary Regiment, a group of shameless villains who dare to do anything for money, but their strength is outrageous. Each of them possesses abilities that are close to level 4 mechanics...... The overall combat effectiveness has already surpassed the defense force of the Yasfar star, and I am very worried. ”

"There's nothing to be afraid of, if you can't beat me, I'll run away with you! It's a big deal to leave Yasfar, let's go to the Far Eastern Alliance and join the Thunderer!" Effie was very open-minded, didn't care about a momentary victory or defeat, and even thought of a way out in advance.

"You're right! It's a big deal, let's go to the Thunderer together!" Lilith's eyes lit up, and she nodded again and again, and her mood immediately improved.

The blonde girl couldn't help but raise her wine glass, stepped forward to smell the mellow aroma of the wine, and gently closed her eyes. After enjoying the aroma of the wine, she took a shallow sip, and I don't know if it was because of the better mood, but she felt that the wine was exceptionally delicious - the sweet and crisp feeling filled the taste buds, and the wine slid down her throat, and it was very pleasant.

"Whew!"

She took a deep breath of fresh air, felt refreshed, and when she opened her eyes, she felt that everything was refreshed again.

One-one-one-one-one-one

"Speaking of which, you seem to have changed a little here?" said Effie as she walked around the hall with some envy.

Compared to the previous decoration, this place has become luxurious. The lobby is spacious and bright, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the secluded night view of the community garden. Outside, there is a large courtyard, planted with various flowers, which are delicately put together like oil paintings, and it is indeed a very elegant residence.

"I spent a lot of money to update the security system for safety. Of course, the surface has just been redecorated and made a little more luxurious...... After all, the more mysterious the security equipment, the better. Lilith explained.

"Really, why didn't I find out?" Effie scratched her head, puzzled.

"That's because I whitelisted you. Lilith replied with a smile.

Boom ——!

At this moment, a sudden thunder rang out outside, and the sky seemed to be torn in half.

The torrential rain poured down, and the sky and the earth soon became hazy. The second girl subconsciously looked out, and the rain lines intertwined into a thick curtain, blocking all light, and the courtyard became dark, and nothing could be seen.

"What's going on!?The rainstorm is understandable, why are the street lights out?" Effie suddenly tightened her brows, revealing a wary expression.

"Someone cut off the power to the community, but I have a separate power supply system here, so it hasn't been affected. ”

Lilith immediately stood up from the couch and reached out to touch the saint quartz in the pendant, and the molten golden light instantly covered her body, covering her with a beautifully textured mechanical armament. The next moment, she walked quickly to the red-haired girl, her eyes patrolling the courtyard that sank into the darkness:

"The rain was unusually heavy...... It is impossible for a meteorological tower to produce rainfall on this scale. It's a man-made rainstorm! It's trying to cover up the whereabouts of some people!"

"Could it be the Jackal Mercenary Regiment, and they're coming so fast?" said Effie, looking sideways at her, surprised.

"Enfilu said to give me a day to think about it...... How can you act early?"

Looking at the dense rainstorm outside the window, Lilith's pupils contracted and dilated, and she suddenly raised her head, and a hint of realization flashed in her eyes: "What he said must be trying to paralyze me! That guy can't wait...... He must be planning to catch me first, and then force me to transfer the minerals!"

"Retreat! In this case, staying here any longer is a live target. ”

The moment Effie said this, another bolt of lightning struck right in front of the villa's door, leaving a charred black mark. The rain intensified, and the sound was deafening, adding a bit of heaviness.

"Oh no, it's a weather weapon!"

Looking at the scorched black mark in front of the door, Lilith immediately realized something, and instantly activated the stealth mode of the mechanical armor: "The Jackal Mercenary Group must have poured out...... Be incognito first, then look for a chance to break through!"