In the cave.

Rick had been facing the patterned wall for a long time, so long that Lance standing behind him was a little irritated, and of all the people present, Della and Orlando were probably the most calm.

Della is because of his personality, while Orlando is a kind of heartfelt indifference.

However, no one took the initiative to "wake up" him.

It was about another bucket of smoke before Rick turned around with a long sigh.

"Big Brother Rick......"

Lance shouted softly, he wanted to say something comforting, but he didn't know what to say.

Rick raised his hand and rubbed his reddened eyes unabashedly, and sighed again, barely squeezing out a very ugly smile on his face.

“...... I'm sorry to make you laugh. ”

Rick said in a slightly nasal voice.

Through the paintings on the walls, they also know the cause and effect of everything, so they wave their hands after hearing Rick's apology.

Rick didn't dwell too much on this question, he thought, "I don't know when those two guys left, but they have injuries on their bodies, they shouldn't be able to go far, I want to go out and look for it, you guys should rest here first." ”

"I'll go with you. ”

Ike was the first to say.

Lance, who was standing next to him, smiled and echoed as well: "I'll go too, there are many people, and there is a lot of power, and I can find it faster." ”

Rick shook his head and said, "It's too dangerous outside, I can go by myself, if I can't come back...... Please bring the news out here. ”

"Knight Rick, I think it's safer for everyone to move together. ”

Blank stood up and said directly.

"Don't underestimate our strength. Suo Long also clenched his weapon and said proudly.

Seeing that no one else objected, Rick hesitated slightly, but finally agreed.

He admitted that the blonde boy named Lance was indeed right, and when there were more people, the speed of finding someone was naturally faster than if he was looking for it alone.

With a decision, everyone poured out of the cave, and even Orlando, who was a little reluctant in his heart, joined the search team.

However, no one was found until dusk.

The night in Erin's Forest is dangerous, and no one dares to wander around the forest in a daze.

At least, not for Lance's group.

There was no way, everyone could only regretfully return to the cave where Rick was hiding before, and when they went back, Suo Long and Ike dragged back Rick who was unwilling to continue looking.

"Knight Rick, the range we searched for is already very large, and the two of them who are seriously injured can't go that far at all. ”

Blank said earnestly.

Rick leaned against the wall, "I know, I know, but I can't control myself!" Fair and Dykeley have been with me since joining the Knights, and I promised them to take them out...... Why did they just leave?"

By the light of the torches, Suo Long glanced at the food and potions that had been placed in the cave, and said, "Perhaps, they just don't want to drag you down. ”

Rick was silent.

What Suo Long can think of, so can Rick.

But when I think about it, whether he can accept it or not is another matter.

However, he couldn't say that Fell and Dykeley were doing something wrong. As Church Knights, they must do their best to complete the tasks assigned to them by the Church, and for this, even the sacrifice is worth it.

Fair and Dykeley were clearly prepared to sacrifice to make that decision.

Some people are concerned about Rick's state, and some people are not.

For example, the dwarf Teklin, who has always had a big heart.

While Lance, Ike, and Blank were comforting Rick, Teklin had already lit a fire there, and even had time to light his cigarette pouch.

"Right...... Let's ......."

Blank turned around and said disgustedly, "Teklin, don't you know that your leaf tobacco smells very choking?

The tobacco that Teklin smoked was not your average variety, the tobacco leaves from the Dwarven Valley burned so badly that even Suolong, a smoker who smoked two puffs from time to time, couldn't stand it, let alone the others.

It wasn't once or twice that he was disliked by Blank, and Teklin directly chose to continue to go his own way.

"Whew...... Take a sip to refresh your mind, take two puffs and never get tired, take three puffs to live forever, and exhale ...... It's so comfortable......"

Tecklin squinted slightly, and said slowly with a look of intoxicated enjoyment on his face.

The smoke rose, and Dra, who had been silent, seemed to be a little unable to stand the smell of smoke, and after glancing at Teklin with no meaning, he turned and walked out of the cave.

Forehead~~

Teklin stiffened at Dra's sight, hesitated for a moment, and reluctantly extinguished the swarthy pipe, and put it back into the pipe bag without even shaking out the ashes inside.

Seeing this scene, Suo Long laughed out loud to himself.

Should!

Make your bastard have a big heart.

Don't you dare now?

Lance, who had been keeping an eye on Della, had apparently noticed Teklin's strange appearance as well, and when he saw Solong snickering, he laughed too.

In fact, although Della had been silent, all the men in the team were a little wary of this mysterious and powerful woman, including Lance and Ike, who had only joined later.

People don't need to say anything, just one glance can make their hearts beat for a long time.

They themselves couldn't figure out why this was happening.

With no new smoke produced, the choking smell quickly dissipated, and it wasn't long before Della was back in the cave.

Outside the cave, it was completely dark.

The people gathered around the fire in the cave and nibbled on the food they were carrying.

Rick took out the ones that Ike had given him again, which he had intended to keep for Phil and Dykeley, but now they couldn't eat them anymore.

He stuffed food into his mouth without knowing what to eat, and Lance, worried that he would be choking, handed his water bladder directly.

Rick was stunned for a moment, took the water bladder and took a big sip, and it was rare that even with such eagerness, Rick didn't waste a drop of water when he drank it.

Clean water is also very valuable in the forest.

No matter what time it is, you won't die without food for a while, but you will definitely die without water.

"Thank you, Lance. ”

Rick finished drinking and handed the water bladder back, thanking him at the same time.

"No thanks, Big Brother Rick. Lance put the water bladder back away.

After returning Lance's water bladder, Rick suddenly said to everyone in an extremely serious tone: "I'm afraid you've all guessed that my real mission is not exactly search and rescue and exploration. ”