Led by the Tuku people, Grand Duke Zero and the Red passed through the hinterland of the Silent Continent, and after bypassing a coconut grove to the north, the ground gradually rose to form a slope. Walking up the hillside, the coconut trees gradually decreased, and the water mist gradually thinned, and when the sky was gradually visible, Zero heard the sound of water.

There is a regular sound of water.

The base camp of the Tuku people was built on the rare high ground in this silent continent, and it is unknown whether it was formed naturally or artificially filled by the Tuku people. The drop of the high ground is about 50 meters, and there are wooden piles of varying heights and barbed wire fence to enclose the whole high ground. At the back of the wall, there are several wooden watchtowers, covered with large coconut leaves, which from a distance can only be thought to be a few particularly tall coconut trees, thus playing a role in disguise.

Walking into the base camp of the Tuku people, you can see that there are stilted buildings with the same wooden structure, which is full of different styles. Behind this stilt building is a water storage tank. There are several waterwheels next to the tank, which rotate to generate kinetic energy, which allows the two old-fashioned generator sets to work next to it to produce the few electrical energy used by the Tuku people.

From time to time, the sound of muddy guards sounded at the edge of the camp.

The mud guards are like gorillas that are constantly flowing with mud and range in height from five to six meters. It's just that the genes of these mutant beasts have completed more than several generations of evolution, not only are their bodies several times larger than ordinary orangutans, but more importantly, their skin on the surface of their bodies will continue to secrete mud-like substances. Actually, it wasn't mud, it was the bodily fluids of the mud guards.

These bodily fluids are filled with radioactive material and are horribly corrosive. Mud Guards like to pounce on their prey, once they hold it tight. The fluid on the surface of the body will melt the surface of the prey within 10 seconds, and it will be dangerous to the internal organs within 20 seconds. After 30 seconds, the prey will be reduced to a skeleton. The Tuku keep more than a dozen of these muddy guards, use them to protect the camp, extract toxins from their bodily fluids, and apply them to their weapons, giving them some armor-piercing properties.

In addition to the Mud Guards, Zero also sees a rare species in the Silent Continent, the Thorn Trolls. Thorn trolls resemble the legendary monster Cyclops, they are around ten meters tall and have green skin. On the surface of the skin, there must be thorns like snakes. These trolls can no longer see what kind of creature they have evolved from, and in terms of the classification of mutant beasts in the green capital, thorn trolls belong to xenobiotics, that is, highly mutated lifeforms.

There are only two such trolls in the Tuku stronghold, and they are very sensitive to the heat, and most of the time they sleep in the water tank. Curiously, the thorns on their bodies purify the water of contaminants, and the purified radiation is converted into the energy that the trolls need to survive. This wonderful physique makes Zero sigh at the strangeness of natural creations.

In the Silent Continent, there are about three hundred Tuku people. These jungle hunters have lived in the Silent Continent for many years, and are all too familiar with the grass and trees here. Relying on the environment of the Silent Continent, each Tuku can play about two to forty percent higher than other environments, which also makes the Tuku people form a liliang that should not be taken lightly.

The Silent Continent is located on the border between the Green Capital and the Bug Country, and the two kingdoms of the western tundra have also tried to send troops to exterminate the Tuku tribe, so as to expand their territory even more. However, once the armies of any kingdom entered the Silent Continent, they were repelled several times by the Tuku tribe taking advantage of the environment. After several attempts, both the Green Capital and the Insect Nation had to forcibly wipe out the Tuku Clan, and the benefits obtained were far from compensating for the losses, such actions were stopped, and the Silent Continent became a gray area of three regardless.

Merlin and Tuxian met in this kind of operation, and based on some unknown things, the two of them established a special friendship that was closer to the enemy and a little more distant than friends. He led the two of them to a stilted building with a roof decorated with bright feathers, and asked them to sit down on the spot. The décor of the building is simple, with a low table and a few straw mats being the only pieces of furniture.

On the wall facing the entrance, there is a troll head that has been dried and preserved with a special process, which is a testimony to Tuxian's bravery and proof that he became the patriarch.

Sitting on a straw mat, a Tuku man, who was clearly a woman, brought up some coconuts. Open the coconut and it will contain a strangely fragrant liquid. Tu first gestured to the two of them, and Merlin picked up a coconut and drank the liquid inside. Zero saw that he was drinking happily, so he also learned from him to pick up another coconut and drink it. The juice looks sticky, but it's very creamy. It's a bit like milk, but it has a fragrant scent of grass leaves, which is very peculiar.

These Tuku special drinks not only quench thirst, but are also quite high in calories, making them a drink that can only be enjoyed by VIPs. Seeing that the two of them had drunk their drinks, Tu nodded with satisfaction first, and then said in their unique language: "Okay, old fellow, what kind of wind blew you here?" And you're still with a human. If I'm not dazzled, this guy is actually a monster in human clothes?"

Merlin looked at Zero, but said in human language, "He and I are far from being friends, but for some common reason, we are just acting together for the time being." ”

Tuxian's expression was a little embarrassed, and after he made some strange syllables in his throat, he said in a somewhat difficult human language: "I'm sorry, I forgot how long I haven't spoken human language, maybe I didn't speak it very well." Okay Merlin, we don't have to beat around the bush and tell me why you're here in the Silent Continent. ”

Zero knew that the Red Grand Duke was deliberately talking to Tuxian in human language in order to let himself know that there was nothing to hide between him and Tuxian. Zero chose to be silent and handed over the right to speak to Merlin, and to some extent, the tacit understanding between the two was not bad.

Merlin looked at Tuxian and said, "We're here for a guy." It may be in the Silent Continent right now, or it may be on the verge of being there, but either way, we have good reason to believe it will be here. So I hope you can help me find it out!"

"Oh, I'm interested to know, who made you come all the way here, old fellow?" said Tu Xian, keeping himself in a comfortable sitting position, and said lazily.

"Midra!" the Red Grand Duke did not hesitate to announce the name of the Worm King.

Tu Xian's body stiffened obviously, and then he slowly asked, "The one from Kezeroth?"

"Aside from that bug, forgive me for being alone, is there anyone else named Midra in this tundra?"

"It doesn't seem to be. Tu sat up straight, was silent for a moment, and then said, "What's my pay?"

"Offset the favor you owe me. Merlin said lightly.

Tu Xian shook his head: "That's not enough, old thing." That's no ordinary guy, it's the king of the bug country, and I need to add some leverage. ”

"What more do you want?" Merlin frowned.

"I want you to recognize the Silent Continent as the legitimate land of my Tuku people, and you must also send troops to defend us from the attack of Cazeroth!" Tuxian said unhurriedly, word for word.

Merlin had a thoughtful expression, and he crossed his fingers and said, "I can agree to your legitimacy on behalf of Lord Hamermis, and it is a bit difficult to send troops to the code. Otherwise, you can go back to Gegniya with me. Although our green capital is not big, it is still possible to set aside a piece of land for your Tuku people to live. ”

Tu first looked at the red duke, stared at it for a moment, and then shook his head and said, "Old thing, what are you to us? We are wolves chasing freedom, not animals raised by you." There's no way around it, and sure enough, you won't accept my offer. ”

Merlin wanted to say something, but Zero suddenly grabbed his arm, and then looked at Tuxian calmly: "Forgive me for taking the liberty of saying that the patriarch of Tuxian just said 'you don't accept my conditions either'." Can I guess, then, that the Tusian patriarch had already made the same condition to someone before us? Could that person be Midra?"

The atmosphere in the stilt building suddenly froze, Merlin lowered his head, but his body temperature continued to rise, so that a piece of water began to rise around his body: "Is that so?

"So you've been in contact with Midra?" Merlin looked up and snorted.

Tuxian still maintained his original posture: "Don't get excited, okay? That's right, as your clever friend said, Midra has already looked for me before you." He put forward similar terms as you, and asked me to help him keep you and turn the brave Red Grand Duke into fertilizer for the Silent Continent. I made the same request to him, but unfortunately he refused. ”

"Oh, if he says yes. Then the previous meeting will become a scene of slashing heads, right?" Merlin asked coldly.

Tu Xian Zhengse said: "No." If he agrees, then I will send someone to intercept you from outside the Silent Continent. After all, Midra's request is to kill you here, and as for the Silent Continent, it's none of my business?"

Hearing him say this, Merlin's anger subsided. He snorted and said, "What about now, what are you going to do?"

"The two don't help each other. Old thing, you can stay with me for the night. Then I suggest you leave to-morrow, for Midra's treacherous and cunning worm is so easy to mess with. And don't you think it's too close to Kaizeroth?" Tuxian said lightly, "I have to remind you that it only takes two days at most to get from Kaizeroth to the Silent Continent. ”

"Thank you so much for the reminder, but I have some accounts that must be settled with Midra, and as long as he remains in the Silent Continent, then we must stay. ”

"Then it's up to you, remember, my shelter will only last until this time tomorrow. At this time, I won't interfere with anything that happens between you. After all, you're dealing with Midra, and you're not willing to agree to my request, that's all I can do. Tu Xian spread his hands and said.

In a stilted building arranged by Tuxian, Merlin sat on the floor with his hands crossed over his chest. Judging by his elongated face, the Red Grand Duke was in a very bad, rather bad mood!

Zero, who was standing in front of the window, saw him like this, shook his head and walked up to him and said, "I don't think you need to be so angry, your friend is polite enough." ”

"He's not my friend!" Merlin said through gritted teeth.

"Whatever you think he is, he hasn't done anything wrong. At least they didn't tie us up and send us to the bug. ”

"He doesn't have the guts yet!" Merlin blurted out again, and then his tone softened, "Actually, I'm not angry with Tu Xian. It's just that if he refuses to help, it won't be easy to find the bed bug in the Silent Continent. ”

Zero sat down on a straw mat across from Merlin and said, "I've just analysed it, but I think we're not without a chance. ”

"What do you think of?" Merlin's eyes lit up.

"First of all, the words of the Tuku Patriarch, Midra asked the Tuku to intervene and join forces with him to turn your Red Grand Duke into fertilizer in the Silent Continent. In other words, he has made up his mind to get rid of you here, in other words, he won't leave easily until this goal is achieved. The other message is that he is only dealing with you, so he should not know that I am acting with you. Zero frowned and said, "It's just that now Tu Xian has already met the two of us, and I think it won't be long before Midra will know this information." ”

"Tu Xian said that the two don't help each other, and the meaning of the two not helping each other is to remain silent, so Tu Xian shouldn't leak our information. Merlin said.

"I don't want to say it, but don't forget, almost the entire Tuku clan knows about my existence. You can promise that Midra won't buy a few Tuku people to be her eyes and ears. Judging from your previous description, the reputation of these aliens is not very good. ”

Merlin was stunned for a moment, and then said, "If you say so, you can't rule out this possibility." ”

"I'll leave that aside for now, I want to know. If it were just you, how would Midra react?" Zero said.

Merlin snorted, "That's hard to guess, like I want to kill him." Knowing that I was alone, he would definitely not let me go. ”

"I think so. In that case, we might as well give it a chance. ”

"Opportunity?

"Attack your chances. Judging by your comments about Midra, he is selfish, cunning, and cautious. If you are not sure of victory, you will definitely not be willing to make an easy move. If we blindly search for his place in the Silent Continent, God knows when. Instead of that, it is better to create an opportunity for him to take the initiative. Even better, we can use his eyes to get the message I want to give him into his ears. With his kind of character, there is nothing more convincing than that. Zero stood up: "So, I'm going to leave now." ”

"But before leaving, we have to show him a play!" With that, Zero suddenly swept his leg on Merlin's side face!