In the corner, an upside-down box moved slightly, but very noticeably. Then a pair of white running shoes appeared under the box, slowly moving with the box.

At this moment, two men with guns happened to walk around the corner. They didn't notice that there was a box with legs behind them.

The box slowly circled the corner, but it didn't take long for it to retreat quickly.

Another group of patrolling men appeared around the corner, but they didn't notice the inconspicuous box in the corner.

When the patrolling man turned the next corner, the box moved again, and he quickly rushed around the corner and went straight to the living floor.

The patrol appeared on the road ahead of the box more than once, but the box seemed to know the situation around the corner and the upper and lower floors in front of it, and always found a hiding place in the first place.

Passing through a corridor again, the living level was already close at hand. A slender figure suddenly appeared from under the box, rushing into a room with an open door.

Isha leaned nervously against the corner, carefully paying attention to the movements around her. She didn't know why, but she instinctively sensed that the air thieves' purpose didn't seem to be just to rob the large cruise ship, they seemed to be looking for something. And what the air thief is looking for is likely to be himself!

There was no one in the room. The scattered luggage seemed to explain the haste with which the owner left to some extent.

Isha tried to close the door, but she hesitated before it closed. But just as she hesitated, there was a noise of footsteps not far away.

(Found again...... ）

Isha bit her lip, her pretty face turned pale. She had changed several hiding places in a row, but before she could sit down and catch her breath, the pursuers followed.

- Get out of here!

There was only one thought in Isa's mind right now.

But where can you hide after you leave here?

Isha didn't think about it. Her mind went blank now, and she just dragged her legs instinctively and ran to the other end of the hallway without looking back.

"There!"

A man seemed to be shouting loudly behind him.

- Run! Come on!

The man's voice seemed to irritate Isa, and her steps involuntarily quickened.

After turning the corner, a staircase connecting the upper and lower floors comes into view. Isa's footsteps slowed slightly, as if she was hesitating whether to go up or down. But before she could make a decision, the body acted on its own - going downstairs, to the lower deck.

The latent instinct seemed to turn into a voice, constantly guiding Isha forward. When the slightly clammy breath cleared his mind and suddenly woke up, the surrounding scenery had changed to a dim cabin. A hatch not far away was ajar, and a white mist spilled out of the opening, apparently from which the clammy air came from.

Listen closely, the footsteps and shouts behind you have disappeared.

It's safe for now. However, it is only temporary.

Tripping under her leg, Isha "bumped" and fell to the ground.

Isha kept her posture on the ground, and waited motionless for a long time before she got up.

(Why is this happening!) Why! Why? Why...... ）

Tears slowly rolled down her cheeks. In the dim light, Isha sat up helplessly against the wall.

- I want to go home.

The thoughts that suddenly welled up in my heart clouded my eyes with more hazy fog.

Isha smiled, self-deprecatingly.

Isha has no home and no relatives.

When she woke up from her chaotic dreams, the first thing that caught her eye was a face full of desire. The white research coat was covered in specks of blood, and his handsome face was distorted by blood and sweat.

- Come with me.

- No, absolutely not!

In the memory, the demonic voice instantly woke up the groggy Isa.

What is the meaning of the existence of "goblins"? A combat tool with autonomous awareness? Or, more thoroughly, just a doll?

Isha wiped tears from her cheeks and forced herself to stand up and move on.

(Don't, don't go back to the lab, absolutely not!) ）

Faintly, footsteps could be heard again in the passage behind me. Through the empty sense, you can clearly "see", and the haunting pursuers appear outside several aisles.

Isha rushed around the corner in a panic, but her feet suddenly slipped and her body naturally hit the wall. There was a soft "click", and the passage suddenly went dark. Apparently stumbling upon a light switch in the hallway.

(Oops!) ）

Isha's little face turned whiter. Although darkness is nothing to a goblin with empty knowledge, the sudden interruption of the lighting indicates that there is someone nearby!

“…… Only...... Neighborhood...... Send someone ......"

A faint sound came from the other end of the tunnel. Heavy footsteps came more densely.

Isha gritted her teeth and immediately made a decision: go to the lowest level of the cruise ship. As she sprinted towards the other end of the cabin, she opened up her empty sense with all her might, searching for stairs and passages to the next floor.

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Angelus cautiously opened the hatch, revealing a small gap.

"Safety."

Xia Na held the open magic guide book in her hand and nodded slightly.

Then, with the help of the Silent Enchantment, the door to the storage room opened without the slightest sound.

"Shirley, is it all arranged?"

"Hmm. No problem. It's all hidden. ”

"Excellent," Angrus turned his head, "where is the nearest air thief?" ”

[Outside of two corridors...... They act very unusually. It all seems to be concentrated on the upper floor. 】

"There are no guards left on this floor?"

[Yes.] 】

Hearing the answer of the magic book Kulotis, Angelus instantly showed a thoughtful expression: "You wait here first. I'll go back as soon as I go. ”

"I'll go too."

"Nope. Xana, you stay here to protect everyone. ”

“…… All right. ”

Xana rarely refused. Although she would have preferred to go with Angelus, it was clearly more important to protect the civilians in the storage room.

"Good boy."

Angelus smiled slightly, and naturally reached out and touched Xana's head. However, his actions immediately drew protests from Xana.

"I'm not a kid anymore!"

……

The Wizard Book Kulotis is a special wing that strengthens his magical powers, so he is not very good at empty knowledge. However, this disadvantage can be completely compensated for with the help of arcane arts, casting precise probing spells. The information it provided was accurate, and it seemed that most of the ship's air thieves were concentrated on the second level below deck, the upper level of the storage room. The air thieves were divided into groups of three or four, seemingly searching for something.

With his superior skills and the help of probing spells, Angelus calmly chose a seven-member team of air thieves as his target.

There's a reason why this group of air thieves was chosen. After several minutes of observation, Angelus discovered that most of the air thieves were not involved in the search, but were only responsible for blocking the road, and only two groups of air thieves were conducting a carpet search. He's following one of them.

(What are they looking for?) ）

Angelus quickly recognized that one of the air thieves was carrying a portable phase particle wave monitoring device. Explorers usually carry such devices to check the density and fluctuations of phase particles in a certain area. Trace the recorded phase fluctuations to find the hidden Al Ikhi vein.

But could there be veins of phase particles hidden on large cruise ships?

The answer, of course, is no.

(Secret treasure map?) Or is it the guy who doesn't have long eyes to smuggle raw ore with this boat? Or is it ...... ）

Angelus thought quickly, and the possibilities presented one by one, only to be immediately overturned by him.

Just as he was hesitating whether to tie one up and come back and torture it, a peaceful piano music suddenly came from the air thief who led the way.

"Drop", the phone is turned on, followed by the sound of being connected.

“…… Boss, yes, yes......" The air thief nodded for a while, "...... Still haven't found ...... Top dog...... Uh-huh, yes! …… Certain...... Catch that woman! Be! …… Damage ......"

The phone hung up.

(They used a phase particle wave monitor to find a woman?) Angelus plucked his ears to make sure he wasn't hallucinating, (just kidding!) Will there be phase particle fluctuations in people? Idiot! Idiot! Fool! …… ）

Cursing and scolding, Angelus was suddenly stunned. At that moment, he seemed to think of something.

- Who has phase particle fluctuations?

Humans are not machines, so it is impossible to generate phase particles. However, the wings of the humanoid - the elves can. They have the ability to generate phase particles, to generate phase particle waves!

(A high-level goblin who mingles with ordinary people? ）

Very likely, indeed.

And as Angelus pondered this possibility, the lights suddenly dimmed.

(Discovered?) He instinctively shrunk down, but then immediately realized that it wasn't him who had been discovered.

"It's around here! Search for me! Fast! Send someone to guard the stairs up and down nearby! Memorized them all! Don't hurt her! ”

The air thief in front of him shouted excitedly. Then dense footsteps came from all directions.

- The end of the Second War of the Firmaments marked the beginning of the age of the city-state. In the three hundred years since the establishment of the new order, the conflicts between the city-states have gradually subsided. The biggest problem plaguing the city-states at the moment is not the war that can be provoked at any time, but the increasingly rampant air thief group and the pervasive mutated creatures. A goblin who has the ability to mingle among ordinary people is definitely not a defective product that escaped from the magic workshop. If the Air Thieves have captured a high-level elf......

Angelus shook his head and hurriedly dispelled the terrible thought.

- The air thief must be stopped from catching the goblin!

Angelus moved. He followed the shadows in the corner, quickly closing the distance between him and the air thief, ready to strike at any moment.

"Ah!!h

A girl's scream came from the hatch ahead. Then there was a "click" and the lighting was restored.

(Found it so soon?) The action is so fast. It seems that it is indeed a high-level goblin! ）

The girl's screams somewhat confirmed Angelus's suspicions. He squatted slightly, then exerted force under his feet, and rushed over like lightning. At the same time, his right hand was raised slightly, and the red light of the magic energy sword immediately lit up from his hand.

"Let it go! Let go! It hurts! ”

The girl struggled with punches and kicks. The white arms left red marks in the battle.

But all the while, her struggles were in vain. Two empty thieves who were at least two heads taller than her were carrying chickens, one on the left and one on the right. With her feet off the ground, she kicked weakly with her little feet, but this painless and coquettish behavior had no effect, but caused the other air thieves around her to laugh out loud.

The air thief led by the air thief lewdly stretched out his hand and recklessly pulled up the girl's short skirt.

"Chick, be honest. Grandpa will have you cool in a while! Hahaha...... Yes? …… Yes! ”

The obscene and lustful laughter came to an abrupt end.

A brilliant red light flashed. In the next moment, the air thief was surprised to find that his back was close in front of him......