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It's okay if you don't say this, I'll find out one day. "Then you have to at least tell me why all those attacks didn't work against you?" β
"I don't know. It was like that a long time ago. None of the attacks hurt me. Aina pressed her chest, "It's just that I'm going to hurt, it's going to hurt." β
ββ¦β¦ I see. All right. I accept this offer. Rena said. She thought to herself, don't get complacent too soon. I'll find a way to kill you, little devil, just wait.
"Don't take matters into your own hands, we haven't accepted it yet." Luo Ruzhi said coldly, "I'm going to take Aina away, don't stop me." β
"Luo, don't be impulsive. Think about it, what are you going to do if you two encounter those armies or storms or monsters again? Jill said, "You can at least have a babysitter when you're with us." It's being monitored, but it's also being protected. β
Luo Ruzhi is not stupid, he knows very well in his heart that what Jill said is all the truth. He was silent for a moment, then said, "It's not my business alone. I'm going to ask Aina. Aina, it's up to you to decide whether we go or stay. β
Aina rubbed the corners of her clothes uneasily: "I ......"
"Don't worry. Just say what you think. Luo Ruzhi touched Aina's head, "Aina, I can take you to your father." But if we were with them, we might be safer. β
"I think ......," Aina's hesitation lasted only a second, and then she said with certainty, "stay and walk with them." β
Xiao Yang's brows tightened. The moment Aina made her decision, he seemed to see Aina's pupils lose focus. But now, it seems that Aina's pupils are normal again. Xiao Yang rubbed his eyes. Is that really a delusion?
Rena was thinking about something else. Aina's Daddy...... That guy, could it be the seventh soul seducer?
A few minutes later, Xiao Yang spotted a reconnaissance plane flying towards him in the distance. Rena quickly dispatched and wiped out the reconnaissance plane in the air.
During the attack, Rena discovered a national border. It was the border of the territory ruled by the Ofiad Alliance, which had just been at war with them, and on the other side of the border was the territory of the House of Hakhoni.
In order to avoid the pursuit of the troops of the F-Ya Alliance, the group advanced in the direction of the border.
As mentioned before, Luo Ruzhi and Aina still rode in the sonic tank. Due to Rena's large bone wings covering the outside of the Sonic Tank, and deforming it, its appearance is very different from before, and it is not so easy to be spotted by the pursuers.
In the sky, Rena wrapped her bone ring around Xiao Yang and Jill and flew forward with them.
Xiao Yang looked at the sonic tank moving like a matchbox below, and sighed in his heart. For the sake of Aina, the team almost broke up, but fortunately, Jill's proposal kept the team afloat.
Let's hope Rena is wrong. Aina, you must not be our enemy.
Xiao Yang and Jill didn't talk to Rena in the air for more than an hour, and Rena was a little embarrassed. She finally asked out loud, "Are you all dissatisfied with me about what happened just now?" β
"It's good that you understand it yourself. Even if you're doing exactly the right thing, you're doing it wildly wrong. Xiao Yang said, "Decisiveness is your strength, but being too extreme is not a good thing." I don't want to say more, you're smart, reflect on it. I won't allow this to happen a second time. In addition, you don't just make your own decisions in the future, unless it's an emergency, otherwise the big thing will wait until I make a decision. β
ββ¦β¦ All right. Rena gradually calmed down. If you think about it carefully, your actions just now are indeed a bit extreme, and it is not that you can't take a more peaceful approach. Why would he be in such a hurry to kill Aina?
Rena remembered that she only had more than 3,000 potential left, and her heart beat urgently. She knew she was scared. Ever since Rena learned the truth about this world, she had never been so scared as she was now. The thought of her death scared Raina to death.
Rena quickly figured out why she was afraid of death. That's not because the regeneration potential is low or the Stranders are strong. Rena had been in a more dangerous situation before, but she didn't feel fear at all, and she didn't even think it would be nice to die like that. But now it's different. For the first time after joining this team, she felt that someone cared about her, and for the first time, she felt like a human being. If you die, you won't be able to feel it anymore, right? Rena didn't want to die at all. She wanted to live, to live like a human being.
That's why Rena is desperate to kill Aina. No matter how innocent the girl looks, she is also a potential enemy, likely threatening the lives of Rena herself, Xiao Yang, Jill, and that Luo Ruzhi.
Rena's heartbeat returned to normal. She has already made her decision. She will obey Xiao Yang's command, but she will definitely not let her guard down against Aina. That's the best thing to do right now.
That's when Jill spoke up: "I've been in contact with Aina for a while. I think it's better to talk to you about some things. β
Jill recounts the experience of walking with Aina. After hearing this, Xiao Yang said, "No wonder you can escape under the pursuit of so many fighters. Aina may have a special skill set to be 'proficient in driving'. β
Xiao Yang remembered that Cui Wenren had such a skill, and according to him, he could drive anything from rocket planes to ships.
"Nope. Although it is called 'driving mastery', it is actually only able to drive vehicles that exist in the real world, and its initial driving ability is only average, and it takes many driving practices to achieve true mastery. And to drive a sci-fi sonic tank so superbly, it is simply impossible to do it with 'driving mastery'. Rena said, "There is a skill called 'Fantasy Driving' in the self-service terminal of the Soul Cave, which is said to be able to drive science fiction and fantasy vehicles. Aina may be a lone soul or soul messenger with this ability. β
"How much does Fantasy Harness cost?" Xiao Yang asked.
Rena paused before whispering, "...... 13,000 life index. β
"Even if that kid is a soul envoy, I can't see that she has the ability to exchange so many life requirements for such a skill." Xiao Yang sighed, "If she is really that strong, it would be good if she could just kill us all, and there is no need to play the trick of pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger." Most of the living people this time are war-type missions, and it doesn't make sense for her to use us. β
Rena was a little discouraged: "...... It's a bit of a contradiction indeed. β
"Is it possible that Aina is the same person as I used to be, a character who belongs to this scene?" Jill asked.
ββ¦β¦ Theoretically, it is possible. Rena explained, "Because the characters in the plot, the soul seducer, and the lonely soul who already has the master, are indistinguishable from the outside. If you want to tell them apart, you can't tell them unless you're attacking them, or with the help of a living person's radar. β
Xiao Yang smiled bitterly: "It's really hard." If only I could get a radar from a living person. β
"That doesn't work. The kind of watch for the living will automatically be scrapped as soon as it leaves the owner's hand and comes into our hands. β
Xiao Yang fell silent. When I was still a living person, I thought that the soul envoy was terrifying, but now I have really become a soul envoy, but I find that the difficulty here is really not worse than that of a living person. There are so few convenient props, information and hints that you can use that you don't know if you meet a person or a friend or foe. There are as many problems and mysteries as a mountain, the old ones have not been solved, and the new ones have come again, what a mess. Forget it, now you can only take one step at a time. When I was looking for Luo Ruzhi and Jill, I had heard some Fremen on the sand say that there was a city of Hakenny ahead, and it might be useful to go there to find some information about the war.
Xiao Yang looked down on him. The matchbox-like sonic tank was moving forward at a slow pace. When I saw the tank, it was still using an air cushion, but now it has switched back to tracks. Of course, even this can't be considered slow, but Xiao Yang is used to Reina's flying speed like the wind, and now he is forced to maintain the same speed as the sonic tank, which feels unbearably slow.
The tracks of the sonic tank made the sound of running over the sand. The tank itself seems to have come from this scene, and it is designed so that the sound it makes does not attract the attention of the sandworms.
It's almost dusk and the temperature in the desert is starting to drop. Soon after, the crowd was caught in a storm.
It wasn't the terrifying Black Storm that had happened before, it was just an ordinary Sand Storm. However, the sand and dust flying in the air made the visibility in the vicinity extremely low, and it was difficult for Rena to fly, let alone the Sonic Tank. So they found a nearby sandstone and hid underneath, waiting for the storm to pass.
The sandstone is in an excellent location, blocking out almost most of the wind and sand. Xiao Yang, Jill and Rena leaned against the Sonic Tank, drank some water stored in the warehouse space, and ate a little dry food. The bodies of the Soul Charmers and Lonely Souls have very low food and water requirements, but after walking in this scorching desert for so long, they still need to make some replenishment.
Since Luo Ruzhi and Aina stayed in the tank and didn't come out, Xiao Yang was ready to bring some water and food for them. But Rena suddenly reached out and grabbed the water bottle in his hand: "I'll go give it to them." β
Xiao Yang hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded. Rena shouldn't have to backtrack and attack them.
Rena walked over to the tank. To her surprise, the hatch of the tank opened, and Luo Ruzhi's hand stretched out from inside. Rena climbed into the tank and handed him water and rations, just as she was about to say something; As a result, after Luo Ruzhi took the things down, he closed the hatch with a "bang", almost pressing Rena's hand.
Rena finally didn't say anything, just jumped out of the tank and returned to Xiao Yang and Jill.
After the storm ended, a few people were just about to get back on the road when they realized something was wrong. The surrounding sand is full of ravine-like traces, which are like ...... Giant sandworms.
Xiao Yang listened carefully, but did not hear the sound of sandworms marching on the sand. Maybe it's gone.
"Squeak-" Something suddenly screamed in the sand, and the sudden terrifying volume made Xiao Yang stunned.
Then, the thing came out of the sand. It looks like a submarine, but it's not even as big as the Sonic tank. Xiao Yang immediately let everyone disperse, but the thing did not attack everyone, and the people inside also opened the lid themselves.
"Please don't attack me! I am not your enemy! The man shouted as he crawled out of it. He held his hands high and had no weapons on him. The man wore an old cloak, curly brown hair, and brown eyes. He was clearly not a Freman or an Atreides.
The man glanced at the sonic tank with a puzzled gaze, and then looked at Xiao Yang: "Sir, I'm the second brigade of the Guards of Baron Harkenny......"
"Alright, I know you're from Harkenny." Xiao Yang interrupted him, "What are you doing here?" β
"My name is Mine-Saul, sir. I have come to you on the instructions of the Baron's distinguished guest. The man smiled, "I've been looking for a long time before I finally found you." β
"Looking for us?" Xiao Yang was surprised, "You're not mistaken, right?" β
"Sir, I never mistake anyone." Manney took out a four-square-shaped piece of paper from his bosom, on which he sketched the faces of Xiao Yang, Jill, Luo Ruzhi, and Reina. The sketches were very similar, so that several people present couldn't help but let out an "ah".
"It was painted by the Baron's distinguished guest." McNie grinned and showed a mouthful of yellow teeth, "He told me to ......"
The next moment, Mannie felt a cold hand resting on his neck. Rena, who was full of murderous intent, stood in front of him like this and asked, "Who is that distinguished guest?" β
A hint of fear flashed in Mainny's eyes, but he calmed down almost immediately. He smiled, "Please let me go." Otherwise, you will never know who that distinguished guest is. β
Rena put her hand down. She knew that this person was not afraid of death, and it was useless to threaten with force.
"The guest gave me a note. Although I couldn't read what was written on it, he said that as long as you read this paper, you will agree to go with me. As she spoke, Manney pulled out a slip of paper, which Rena immediately snatched.
Seeing the contents of the note, Rena's face changed. Xiao Yang asked, "What is written on it?" β
Rena unfolded the note towards Xiao Yang. I saw a few lines of Chinese characters written on itβ
"Ah, I'm sorry to inform you this way. By the way, here's the thing. We have found that this obstruction operation is very difficult for us soul seducers, but on the contrary, it is very beneficial for the living. However, perhaps we are lucky that we have found a way to make the obstruction operation successful. This method requires everyone to work together, and we hope that you can follow this person to come to us and talk about it. β
And the note on the note is...... Yuan Hu.
Xiao Yang pondered. Yuan Hu's meaning was very clear. He wanted an alliance. This is not a bad method, and Xiao Yang's impression of Yuan Hu is not bad, that person looks quite bright and upright, and it is worth cooperating. Merely......
"Let's go." Rena's voice sounded in Xiao Yang's ears. Xiao Yang only then realized that Rena had moved to his side and spoke in his ear.
"Yo, it's really a blessing." Xiao Yang smiled, "You don't dislike Yuan Hu very much, don't you say that you must kill him when you see him again?" β
"It's different. We are now in a dilemma, we have to use everything we can to stand a chance of winning. Rena said.
Xiao Yang said in a low voice: "Aren't you afraid that this is not the news from Yuan Hu, but the trick of those living people to lure the enemy?" Since they can catch the guy with the sword, then they may be able to catch Yuan Hu. There is also a possibility of using Yuan Hu's identity to lure us out. β
"Then we should go." "Isn't there a proverb in Chinese?" "If you don't enter the tiger's den, you can get the tiger." β
Xiao Yang said to Manny, "We have decided to go with you. Please lead the way. β
"That's good......" As soon as Minee's voice fell, she heard a "Kala" sound, and the lid of the sonic tank opened, and Aina jumped out of it and pounced on Minee, shouting in her mouth: "Daddy! β
Manney also ran towards Aina in surprise and hugged her in his arms: "Aina, it's really you!" β
Seeing this unexpected scene, Xiao Yang's first thought was to turn his head sideways to see Rena's reaction. But Raina didn't show any signs of attacking Mainnie and Aina, but frowned and pondered something.
"My Aina, I'm so scared to death. At that moment I went under the sand, and when I came up, I found that there was a black storm, and I couldn't find you. Honey hugged Aina excitedly, "Baby, I thought I wouldn't see you anymore!" β
"Daddy......" Aina buried her head in Mainnie's arms and said nothing.
"Is she really your daughter?" Xiao Yang asked.
"Yes. I thought this tank was very familiar just now, but I didn't dare to take it on the face of these strange things, and after all, I still had official duties. Mannie turned to Xiao Yang and saluted, "Thank you so much for saving my ......."
Before he could finish speaking, a sharp cone burst out of the air and flew towards Minee. This happened so suddenly, before Xiao Yang could react, Mainnie had already fallen to his knees in pain. The cone stabbed - no, it grazed Manney's arm; Seeing blood flowing from his arm, Aina hurriedly covered his wound: "Dad! β
Xiao Yang said angrily: "Rena! β
"I'm sorry, Mr. Mainey. My weapons sometimes get out of control on their own. I'm sorry I hurt you. Rena said as she opened the warehouse space at a speed that was barely visible to the naked eye, pulling out gauze and alcohol and handing it to Minee. Manney took the gauze and smiled kindly, "It's okay. Accidents are inevitable. β
Aina looked at Rena with hatred, and Rena didn't look at her, flashed back to Xiao Yang's side, and whispered, "The wound didn't heal automatically. He is not a soul seducer or a lone soul. β
Understanding Rena's intentions, Xiao Yang didn't say anything about her anymore, but just said to McNie: "I'm really sorry that my team member hurt you." β
"It doesn't matter. You're my daughter's benefactor, and it's an accident. Manney stood up, "Alright, it's time for me to lead the way for you." Aina, you're going to drive the tank. I used a sand boat to lead the way. β
Xiao Yang called out to him: "Wait a minute. I have one more question for you, Mannie Saul. β
"Excuse me." Mainey smiled.
"I'm sorry I didn't hide it from you