After getting ready, everyone came to the depths of the valley.
"Okay, I'm back with the Riding God," Ma Qi said.
"Are you still sleeping?" Fei said.
Li En said: "Well, it seems like this."
"Can Valima hear me?"
"Resuming from hibernation, confirming the search for the initiator's fluctuation."
"Well, my spiritual power seems to have recovered a lot." Serenu said.
Torvald: 'That's great.'
"Without further delay, let's act quickly." Claire said.
"Varima, do you know where everyone is now?" Rean said.
"After searching again, we found three people in the north-east direction of Nolde, and three people in the south direction of Regram."
"There are people whose life reactions are normal."
"Everything seems to be safe and sound," Serenu said.
"Ah haha, if even I am safe, everyone must be fine," Aite said.
"Anyway, I feel relieved." Fei said.
"Yes, then let's decide to go to the next place." March said.
"No matter where we are, there's quite a distance."
"In terms of straight-line distance, it should be said that the Nord Plateau is relatively close." Rean said.
"Let's go there next."
"Gaius's hometown, maybe it's a good place." Aite said.
"Yes, there is no objection." March said: "Because the plateau is not the territory of the empire, it should have nothing to do with the dispute."
Fei: 'Who knows, maybe Claire has any information.'
"It's not a place that we can reach, but I heard that an elite third team is stationed there.
"It's possible that there's a dispute over there," Claire said.
Tovar: 'You really can't take it lightly.'
"What should I do? Do you still want to go?"
Li En said: "Yes, you won't get anywhere by just avoiding danger, not to mention there are companions from the special class there."
"There is no reason to hesitate."
"Rean, you're right," March said.
"Well, I also want to tell the others, Rean, that you are safe and sound."
"There are good reasons to take risks."
"Then the goal is decided to be the Nord Plateau." Rean said.
"The passage can be opened. Because the energy is limited, only four people can go. Rean, please decide who to take."
Serenu said.
Rean said: "Okay, Tovar, everyone in Macchiomir is leaving it to you."
"Yeah." Ma Qi said, "You can safely leave it to us."
"On my reputation as a guerrilla, I will protect this place from any harm."
"You should be careful too," Tovar said.
"Okay." Aite said: 'After I meet everyone, I must come back safe and sound.'
Fei: "Well, don't worry."
"Then, let's set off." Claire said.
"Then I'll leave it to you, Serenu," Rean said.
"I see."
"Varimar, you can start now. The destination is Nord Plateau." Serenu said.
Varima: 'I understand, activate the remaining spiritual power and open the elf passage.'
People walked through the passage.
The place we came to was the elven ruins on the plateau, surrounded by large rocks.
"It seems we have arrived." Rean said, "This is the place where I first met Miriam."
"Well, that's right." Aite said.
"I heard that he suddenly got into a fight with her?" Fei said.
"Haha, I heard everything Miriam said." Claire said.
"This place is very high and forms a blind spot for other locations. You probably don't need to worry too much. Varimar will be discovered."
Serenu said.
"Yes, it should be no problem, haha. Speaking of which, I have seen various places in the empire due to my work.
But the scene in front of me is really spectacular." Claire said.
"It's simply a stunning view," Fei said.
"Zhili En, is this the place where you come to intern?" Aite said.
Li En said: "Okay, it's almost time to leave. Anyway, we have to start looking for clues from other people in the special class."
"Let's take a look at the Nord village in the north or the Janda Gate in the south."
"The village is Gaius' hometown, right?" Fei said.
"There is also the Jinda Gate." Claire said; "That is the stronghold of the third team."
"Yeah, even though it's quite a long way to go on foot no matter where you are, we still try to go there and have a look." Li En said.
Serenu: "Then, let's set off immediately. I feel there is a very strange atmosphere here."
"What's wrong?" Rean said.
"Well, actually I also felt it in Keldike."
Serenu: "There seem to be boxes with specific wavelengths in various places."
"Well, remember to pay attention next time you see it."
"Ah, okay, although I'm not sure what's going on." Li En said.
"We're not afraid of Valima being discovered if we stop here. Now let's go collect information."
Everyone left the ruins and walked for a while.
"Look at that." Rean said.
"What is this?" Fei said.
"Is it the sound of fighting?" Rean said.
Not far ahead, guided tanks and mecha soldiers appeared.
"The third team must completely reject you today."
"Hum, is this a string puppet prepared by the noble?"
Captain: 'Everything that is wrong is going to be barraged, and we must not let them get close.'
A bloody battle.
"It's over now." The mecha soldier was about to kill an enemy.
Then he was attacked.
"What's going on? There's someone! Attacking at a blind corner! There's an ambush."
"He's really good at playing tricks."
The person attacking at the blind spot was the defense captain of the third team.
"Continue suppressing fire."
"As commanded."
Soon the mecha soldiers were beaten and retreated steadily.
"One-eyed Sikes, playing such a clever trick on his own righteousness.
"Hmph, forget it. The surveillance tower side retreats first, and the body skills can reshape the military situation."
"Sykes, the opponent is starting to retreat."
"The damage I put was suppressed to the minimum, and the old-style scheduling down to the mileage was good, so the losses I put were very small."
"Are you going to attack?"
Seediq: "No, there is no need to chase and fight."
"Although we occupy a favorable location, the enemy also has power. If we enter their position casually, we will definitely fall into the trap of those guys."
"All troops, return to Jianjumen, recover the wounded, and prepare for the next battle."
"yes."
Soon everyone started to return.
"It finally stopped temporarily," Aite said.
"Yes, this is the battlefield, right?" Rean said.
"Although their opponents are just imitations of the Riding God, they seem to be pretty good." Serenu said.
"What if there was one tactic that could weaken the overwhelming power of the mechas?" Claire said: "Accurate battles that won't fail at all, and careful strategies."
"It seems that we are indeed the third team."
"Yeah, it's just like the rumors." Fei said.
"After all, it is said that they are enough to rival Dad's No. 4," Aite said.
"Anyway, it's great that Sykes is safe." Rean said, "It's just a bit worrying."
The direction in which the mecha soldiers are retreating should be towards a stronghold and surveillance tower.’
"Maybe it's because of something that happened." Serenu said.
"Otherwise, wouldn't it be faster to just ask those people just now?"
"Maybe it's a good idea." Claire said, "We should be able to meet him while the battle is over."
Rean said: 'Yes, now that we have decided, let's go to Jinda Gate.'
"But I really didn't expect that there would be mecha soldiers in a place like this."
"It should have been obtained by airship." Claire said.
Soon everyone arrived at Jianda Gate.
"What are you doing here?" the guard came up and said.
"Why are there people in this place?"
"It doesn't look like he's from Nord Plateau."
"Put your hands up."
"Please wait a moment. We are not suspicious people." Claire said, "I am Claire from the Iron-Blooded Team."
Afterwards, everyone was taken to Seediq.
After everyone exchanged information.
"Has the surveillance tower fallen to the nobles' side?" Rean said.
"Well, not long after the dispute started, the nobles later used that place as their base and began to enter the Gongjanda Gate.
He also formed a pincer attack with another group of people."
"It seems pretty bad," Fei said.
"Maybe it's even better than my father's side in Galeria," Art said.
"Well, the situation is indeed hardly optimistic."
"Even older models of cars have to be put on the market during this time."
"Well, I don't quite understand. Could it be that this place is going to be lost?" Claire said.
'Yes, if this continues, Gandamen will fall in less than a month.'
Sykes: "Of course we will try our best to avoid this happening."
"Speaking of which, why was the surveillance tower taken away?"
"Since we are facing Smith's stronghold, we should probably be on full alert." Claire said.
"Well, it's true that I was attacked not long ago. After that lesson, it stands to reason that I can't be careless.
But the combat methods adopted by the nobles are beyond our imagination. Although it is unbelievable, it seems that the nobles have joined forces with Smith."
"How could it be possible? Wait a minute, haven't we always been in an antagonistic relationship? No matter what you say, it won't happen." Li En said.
"No, this is a definite testimony from the people stationed in the watch tower." Sykes said: "Everyone was on guard that day, and then Smith and the mecha soldiers carried out the attack."
"It seems that there is no doubt about it." Claire said.
"Can the sworn hostility between the Empire and Smith be resolved?" Fei said.
Aite: "I don't know what benefits the noble promised."
"The so-called enemy of my enemy is my friend."
"Furthermore, since the surveillance tower was attacked too many times, the entire plateau has been inexplicably stuck in a situation where guidance communications are blocked."
"Because of this, we were unable to call Jiuyuan, so we were forced to launch a war of attrition."
Li En said: "That's it. If you say this, it's not a coincidence at all."
"Well, we also suspect that there was some manipulation."
"But the communication equipment itself is not faulty. It would be great if we could contact Mr. Gunn at this time."
"Indeed, if it was Arisa's grandfather, he would know the reason." Rean said, "But it's really difficult without a communication device that can contact him."
"It seems that we should do something to help." Aite said.
"No, this dispute is between us, you don't need to care about it."
"Well, you all have your own original purpose, and it is necessary to use the power of the Riding God. That power can be used to protect yourself from being affected."
"This is also so that we can reunite safely with Gaius and the others who are staying here."
"Has Gaius really returned?" Rean said.
"Yes, it seems that he came here with other people a week ago. He said he wanted to observe the situation and headed towards the village."
"Has Gaius returned to his hometown?" Fei said.
"Well, we finally found where the person is." Aite said.
"The situation on the plateau is that the fighting is getting more and more intense day by day. Everyone, if you are not implicated, go and have a round with your friends."
"The villages on the plateau in the north seem to be evacuating as well."
"Yes, that's it?" Li En said.
"In this case, we must leave early."
"Well, let's go ride the horses taken care of by Jindamen. They are the same horses as during the internship, so there will be no problem in driving them.
Rean said: "Thank you very much."
"Thank you for your assistance."
Afterwards, everyone prepared to ride over.
"Well, what should I do if I don't know how to ride a horse?" Aite said.
"Fei; "Neither can I."
"I know how to ride, so I think we can each bring someone with us. Anyway, we should leave as soon as possible." Claire said.
"OK."
Soon everyone was getting ready to go to the stable.
Saw the students of the college there.
"Ah, you are classmates Rean and Aite."
"You are Mint from the wind band club," Aite said.
"It's really you, you are here too."
Rean said: "Did you come here with Gaius?"
"Well, that's the result, but it's not true. In fact, I originally asked other people to go back to my hometown, but it seems that I was the only one who made a mistake, so I came here."
Fei: "I'm not lost anymore."
"It looks like the third team will be responsible for protection from now on." Claire said.
"Um, do you know where the other special class people are?" Rean said.
"Gaius seems to have left for the plateau not long ago."
"Well, Gaius will leave for his hometown immediately after arriving here."
"I haven't had any contact with him since then, and I don't know where he is now."
"Really?" Rean said.
"Ahaha, anyway, Minte, it's great that you're safe and sound," Aite said.
"The current battle is still going on, so be careful in everything."
"Thank you. It's no problem. Don't look at me like this, but I just have good luck."
"If you need my help with anything, you can always tell me."
After bidding her farewell, everyone mounted their horses.
As soon as I arrived at the village, I saw a hunter.
Everyone stepped forward and knocked these people down.
But the opponent was also very difficult to deal with and even summoned a war beast.
"War beast?"
Captain: "I have confirmed your strength just now. I have no choice but to summon these guys. You will be torn into pieces like this."
Serenu: "Too bad."
"As expected, it's the West Wind Brigade, which is difficult to deal with." Claire.
"This is tricky," Claire said.
At this moment, someone came to the rescue.
It was Gaius riding a black horse: "Is everyone okay?"
"Gaius, you came just in time!" Aite said.
"Great, you're safe." Li En said.
Gaius said. "Let me join the fight."
"Hmph, so what if there is one more person? There is nothing we can do. If we continue to resist, this is the only way.
We will go back after the regular patrol."
The group just retreated.
"Looks like he's gone," Fei said.
"I finally got over it," Aite said.
"His movements are calm and sure. He is indeed a high-level hunter." Claire said.
"But they are using communications again."
"Well, obviously communication is not available in this area." Li En said.
"Are you all okay?" Gaius walked over.
"Ah, thanks to you, thank you very much Gaius for coming to help." Rean said.
"It's nothing. Fortunately, I came in time. I didn't expect it was actually Rean. I don't know how many times I have made my wish. Fortunately, you are all safe."
Gaius said: "Thanks to the wind and the goddess for blessing."
"Gaius is the one, you are so safe and protected me like that." Rean said, "Thank you very much for trusting me."
"Haha, I said at that time that thanks to everyone, Rean, you gave me my second hometown. In order to protect my hometown, I am willing to do anything.
Under the guidance of the Wind and the Goddess, I will always be steadfast."
"It was like this in the past, and it will be like this in the future."
‘Gaius, thank you.’ Rean said.
"Hey, that's reassuring." Fei said.
"Same for everyone else. You are all safe. I never thought you would come to my hometown." Gaius said.
"Of course, we know that Gaius is here. It's our first time here. It's such a beautiful place." Aite said.
"Well, the scenery seems to be relaxing," Fei said.
"Thanks."
"But this plateau has also been affected." Claire said.
"Yes, we really can't ignore it." Li En said.
"Anyway, if we want to reminisce about old times, let's talk on the way." Gaius said.
"I will take you to a safe place and meet everyone."
"Is going?
"Now everyone is taking refuge with Mr. Gunn."
"Besides, Arisa and Miriam are there too," Gaius said.
"It turns out that the other two people are Miriam and Arisa." Aite said.
"I see, they are all safe, right?" Claire said.
"Gaius, you brought them here to take refuge," Rean said.
"No, it should be said that I asked them both to help." Gaius said; "Let's go."
Soon everyone arrived at the refuge point.
"Wow, the scenery here is really beautiful." Aite.
"It's very beautiful, but it seems quite busy." Fei said.
"It seems that the people who came to seek refuge are busy." Rean said: 'Is everyone okay?'
"Well, the entire village has successfully evacuated."
Gaius: "Arisa and the others should be in this area too."
"Brother, Brother Gaius."
"Lily, I'm back."
"Welcome back."
"Well, Thomas, is that Rean?"
"Oh, I really miss you." Rean smiled back at Gaius's younger brothers and sisters.
"Let's go to the stronghold first."
Then, after returning, everyone exchanged information with each other.
"I am Lagun, Gaius' father. I think there are many people who are meeting me for the first time. Please give me some advice."
"I am his mother, Fadoma. Gaius is usually taken care of by you."
"We are." Aite said.
Fei: "Mom? She looks so young. I thought she was my sister."
"Haha, thank you. After all, it's great that you are all safe."
Li En said: "We are just grateful to see that you are all safe."
"You are not implicated."
"Well, we received the news just before it started. Fortunately, we were able to leave before it expanded."
"We also arrived at that time," Gaius said, "so we helped evacuate together."
"I see, that's it, but if the situation continues," Li En said.
"It's hard to say how long this place will be safe," Claire said.
"Well, it seems that some powerful hunters have entered the plateau."
"There will be a very difficult time until the empire's strife subsides."
"All in all, what we have to think about now is how to do our best."
"Everyone should come here to see Arisa and the others."
"By the way, Arisa and Miriam, where are they?" Rean said.
"Who didn't see Mr. Gunn the Hermit? Where did he go out?"
"Well, he said not long ago that he had something to investigate and went out."
"It seems that we are going to investigate the reason why the guided force communication cannot be used, so we are driving the guided vehicle to the northeastern part of the plateau."
Fei: "The northeastern part of the plateau."
"Yes, the entire plateau cannot use communications." Rean said: 'But those people hired by the nobles can communicate.'
"Well, it's indeed weird." Claire said.
"It must have been some kind of manipulation."
"I think if we wait a little longer, they will come back."
"No, let's go find them." Rean said.
"Well, I think that's okay." Gaius said, "Mom and dad, I'm going out again, and the village will be left to you."
"Don't worry."
"If you want to go to the northeast, just cross the giant stone statue from here and follow the upper road."
"May the wind and the goddess bless you. Please take care of yourself on the road."
"Yes." Aite said.
"Then let's set off." Rean said.
So, everyone set off towards the northeast.
"Well, the air in this direction is a bit cold." Li En said.
Gaius: "Yes, where they are going is where they pass through the giant statue in front and continue walking forward."
"Judging from the distance, this stone statue is truly spectacular," Fei said.
“I’ve heard of it before, but seeing it is believing it, it’s really amazing.”
"Anyway, this place has a really nice environment," Serenu said.
"Then let's set off." Rean said.
Soon everyone reached the stone statue, and after passing through, they saw Gunn and others in the distance.
They are confronting a huge monster.
"No, Arisa and the others are in danger," Rean said.