"And so you guys just came back?" River, habitually patting his stomach, said with a smile, "I didn't figure out how that skeleton came to be?"

On the fifth day of the voyage, the float left the barren and arid western wilderness behind. According to the previous flight route, after the first docking of the airship, it would go all the way west from Senaya, cross the western heathland, and then cross the Marojanas Mountains, which stretch for thousands of kilometers between the coast and the inland, from the steep windy pass, to the warm and humid southwestern Hainan line. After sailing north along the Hainan Line, after another day and night, you will reach the second stop of the voyage, the most beautiful city on the southern coast. After two days and nights of docking in the city of the Thousand Islands, the float will take off for the third time, this time heading all the way north, across Casa, the land of the sea, to the end of the trip, the southernmost border city of the land of mountains.

After the take-off on the fourth day, the weather was not good, the whole journey was gloomy, and the five members of the adventure group did not go to the deck again after getting on board, and after a good night's sleep, they soaked in various entertainment rooms in the cabin all day. In the past twenty years or so, the ladies have had few opportunities to visit this game-oriented venue, and only Freya has occasionally come into contact with it. This time they were finally able to enjoy themselves undisturbed, and the girls were immediately fascinated by all kinds of interesting activities, and if it weren't for the fact that Pennis forcibly dragged them out one by one, they would have gone crazy until the next morning.

When I woke up on the fifth day, it was a good day outside the window, and the float had flown out of the cloudy range, and the field of vision was wide. From a distance, the Malogjanas Mountains resemble a huge screen that obscures the scenery behind the mountain, and the 4,000-meter-high Rinfeng Mountains have been a natural hazard for generations, blocking the communication between the inland and the seashore.

Ascend to the deck for a better view. The long mountain range stretches as far as the eye can see, and the bottom of the mountain is full of greenery, but the summit is covered with snow. The melting snow turns into a river, but due to the topography, it flows south at the foot of the mountain, creating a strange scene of abundant water on one side and barren land on the other.

When I got on the deck, I saw River lying under the parasol as always, in exactly the same position and posture as before, as if he hadn't moved at all in the past few days. Maggie and River had a good relationship, and after getting acquainted with everyone in the adventure group, they were not so shy and reserved, and they jumped up and ran to River's side, chattering about the itinerary of the third day, which naturally included the accidents that occurred during the hot spring trip.

"After all, time is too tight. Catherine took the sunglasses she had bought from before she got on the ship, and said with a glass of ice juice: "Finally, it is tentatively confirmed that it is the effect of the Wall of Memories, and all other questions are still mysteries." When this mission is over, maybe I'll go over and find a way to solve this puzzle when I return. Otherwise, the skeleton that appeared inexplicably might pose a threat to the city, and as a knight, it doesn't matter if you don't see it, and you can't ignore it if you see it. ”

"Haha, I hope you all the best. River smiled and said, "I can't help much, but the four of you Legendary Rank are dispatched at the same time, and any problem can be solved smoothly." ”

"Hah, I hope so. Catherine smiled noncommittally and said, "It's almost halfway now, is there any movement of the enemy?"

"Enemy?" River was stunned for a moment, then scratched his head and smiled, "Oh, you mean the idea that someone might hit the floatboat." In the morning, I heard from the captain that I received a notice from the association in Sennaya, and it was said that it was false news, so you don't have to worry about it, just rest assured that you can take a vacation. ”

"Well, fake news, that's great. Catherine stretched her body and said with a pleasant face, "I thought that a rare vacation would also be in trouble, if that case I really have to wonder if I was born with the constitution to cause trouble." ”

"Well, I have a bad feeling. Freya lay down on two chaise longues next to Catherine, and took a biscuit and shoved it into her mouth: "But maybe it's because Mr. Pannis's rejection this morning, well, I'm not in a good mood anyway." ”

"Smack. Catherine slapped Freya's hand that was about to reach out to her mouth, snatched the biscuit from her fingertips and stuffed it into her mouth: "Say, how many snacks have you hidden, hand them over to me when you go back." ”

"Damn, bad habits kill people. Freya hugged her head in annoyance and complained, "Why can't you control it, it should be ...... when you're away"

"Hey, big sister, come and see. Lina, who didn't wear glasses at all today, waved her hand on the side of the boat and said, "Look at the mountains over there, it's so strange one by one." ”

"Well, I can see it here, too. Catherine stabbed Vivien on the other side of the face, and saw that there was no reaction and stabbed a few times in a row: "Aren't you going to take a look?"

"Don't bother me. Vivien reluctantly removed the soft hat that was buttoned on her face: "I suddenly remembered an important idea, which may be very helpful for the improvement of my three potions, I need to focus. ”

"It's a rare vacation, so let's put those things aside for a while. Catherine rubbed Vivien's hair and said pityingly: "No matter how talented you are, your brain still needs to rest, and if you use your brain continuously like this, one day you won't be able to support it." ”

"It's okay, I have to think as hard as I can while I can still think. Vivien said calmly: "I don't know if one day I will lose the opportunity to think, I have to seize all the time." ”

"Well, so be it, but don't give up hope. Catherine shook her head helplessly, glanced at Pannis, who was standing on the side of the boat with Lina, and said softly: "Maybe the miracle in my dream will happen inadvertently." ”

"Thank you, big sister. Vivien put her soft hat back on her face and said in a muffled voice, "However, scholars never believe in miracles, only in reality. ”

"Reality and miracle are not contradictory sometimes. Freya endured her appetite with her eyes closed, but her voice became soft: "Many times, we see the unpredictable sudden appearance of happiness as a miracle, but that is also part of reality. Scholars just don't pin their hopes on the appearance of miracles, rather than completely denying the existence of miracles, as you know. ”

"Maybe. There was a long silence before Vivien's voice came from under the soft hat.

Or do you feel like you've given up hope? Freya spread her hands to Catherine, still in a soft voice, "Do you think that this will keep the few of us from putting too much pressure on your body? ”

There was silence again under the soft hat, and at last, Vivien did not speak again.

"Whew, there's a heavy atmosphere over there. "Lina is very lively today, and she is running around the boat with Pannis, especially after you can see the Windy Mountains. But at this time, when there was no one else around, Lina looked outboard the ship, and suddenly whispered faintly: "I heard the eldest sister say, no matter whether your method is effective or not, I have to thank you." No, I shouldn't thank you, we're already a family, Vivien's business is everyone's business, we don't need to thank you, right? ”

"Yes. Pannis lay on the side of the ship, holding his chin and silent for a long time before he answered softly: "Family...... bar. ”

"Wow, look, look. Lina suddenly pointed to the mountains that were getting closer and closer, and shouted, "It is not so obvious from a distance, but when you look closer, these peaks look like fingers one by one, and there is no snow on them." ”

"That's the Wind Pass. Pannis said weakly to Lina's liveliness, "It's the lowest section of the entire Windswept Mountains." It consists of eight pillar-shaped peaks, the lowest of which is only 300 meters high, but each pillar is 700 or 800 meters high. The strangest thing is that despite this, these peaks have not toppled for thousands of years, which is a miracle. ”

"Why is this happening?" Lina suddenly approached Pannis, her face was very close, her big eyes stared at Pannis, and there was a flashing light of expectation in it: "It's not like it was naturally formed at all, and it doesn't make sense if it doesn't fall, why?"

"How do I know? Pannis was so frightened by Lina that she took a step back, and the corners of her mouth twitched, "No one knows why." ”

"But I'm curious to know. Lina took a step closer, closer, so close that Pannis could feel Lina's breath: "Don't you think it's funny? ”

"It's useless to be curious, hey, it's too close. Pannis pushed Lina's smooth forehead away, feeling the crescent-shaped scar between his eyebrows rubbing against his palm: "You better ask Yara-sama this question, I guess only he knows." ”

"Well, it's sad. Lina hung her head in frustration and muttered a few words.

"Bang dang. The sound of the chair flipping caught the attention of the two men, and Pannis turned his head to find Vivien suddenly and jerk to her feet, overturning the recliner beneath her.

"I thought about it. Vivien said excitedly, "You wait for me first, I'll go back and get the notes." ”

"Wait. Seeing Vivien quickly turn around and walk to the cabin, the wind on the deck constantly blowing her robes from behind, Pannis suddenly stopped her: "Vivian, wait a minute. ”

"What?" Vivien was stunned for a moment, then turned around and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Let's go. Pannis caught up with Vivien in a few steps and pulled her into the cabin. As soon as she was out of sight, Pannis grabbed Vivien's shoulders and turned her back, "I'm sorry, but I want to confirm one thing. ”

"Why is it so mysterious all of a sudden. Vivien felt Pannis pull her robes from behind, snuggling them against her back, revealing her strange size. Originally, she hated being seen like this the most, but in the face of Pannis, she still tried her best to cooperate with Pannis's movements, so that the robe was wrapped tighter, and her figure was more obvious: "What do you want to confirm?"

"Whew. Pannis let go of his hand and sighed: "Let's go, do your business first, I have to think about it, things are a little strange." (To be continued.) )