On a certain month in the 104th year of the Qiyao Calendar...
On the outskirts of Altair City, Lloyd followed the person in charge of this area.
Together with Arios, Dudley, and El, they arrived at the former site of DG's Altair stronghold.
Arriving in front of this building, a strange relief was carved on the exterior of the building.
Ousi said seriously: "It hasn't changed at all."
"This is Altair's stronghold. It's really weird."
El said: 'Is this the place where Tio was rescued six years ago?'
"Huh, what a vulgar entrance."
Dudley looked at the dark entrance.
The person in charge of leading the way said: "I will lead the way here. By the way, I would like to remind you that your action deadline is until 17:00 today.
"If the time limit is exceeded, we will take coercive measures."
"Got it," Dudley said.
"Thank you for your guidance." Ossie thanked him.
"Anyway, you guys should be more careful. Since the famous Wind Sword Master is accompanying you, you shouldn't have to worry."
El sighed and said: "It seems that we are not very welcome."
"Forget it, if you think about it from his perspective, it's like having a criminal break into your own territory, but you have to leave it to outsiders to deal with it."
Lloyd asked: "What should we do? Shall we go in now?"
Dudley nodded and said: "Of course, there is no time to hesitate."
After saying that, he turned to ask Oos: "Oos, are there any mechanisms or traps inside?"
"During the suppression operation six years ago, we basically destroyed those things, but the monsters wandering among them were..."
As he finished speaking, a monster suddenly rushed out.
Dudley: "How could that be!"
"Monster!"
"It once appeared in the Tower of the Sun." Lloyd said.
"It's coming, everyone, be careful." Ousi said as he drew his sword.
"Wind God breaks!"
The sword flashed and the monsters were wiped out.
The Sword Master of the Wind is truly powerful.
Dudley said: "Are these monsters?"
"It feels very similar to the monsters in the tower." El said.
"They are of the same category as the monsters wandering inside the tower. They don't give people a very uneasy feeling. It seems that they have indeed escaped into this place."
Lloyd said.
Dudley: "Yeah, he's such an unrepentant guy."
"Time is running out, let's go in quickly. If we act as soon as possible, it's still not too late."
Ous looked at the entrance seriously. There was no light inside the entrance. The unknown hidden in the darkness was like an abyss.
Are we going to step into this devil's cave again? Thinking of the tragic scene we saw at that time, we must investigate thoroughly this time.
"We will never let them escape this time!" Dudley said firmly.
The four entered DG's Altair stronghold.
The reason for coming to a base is that a few months have passed since the DG incident ended.
Lord Haru and another important official Yas, who took advantage of the chaos to flee, were expelled.
For some unknown reason, the two men chose the westernmost city of Altair as their lurking location...
Then Dieter of Crossbell and Altair reached an agreement and sent people overseas to capture them.
In addition, the 1st Investigation Section, the Support Section, El, and the Guerrilla Association also provided assistance and established an unprecedented investigation system.
After several days of investigation in Altair, they finally discovered it, and Haru and Yas fled to the old location of DG's stronghold.
Only then did we arrive at this place and enter inside.
El said: "This is a stalactite cave with a guiding torch."
"Ancient civilization is really powerful. It seems to be the remains of a grotto that was used hundreds of years ago." Ous said: "It was later transformed and built by DG and used as a place for ceremonies."
"It lasted until that day six years ago."
Lloyd said: "In other words, the day when the section chief, Mr. Os and the eldest brother came to suppress it, the eldest brother rescued Tio, the only survivor."
"Well, to be honest, in this hellish situation, that can be considered the only comfort."
The expression on Ous's face was a little sentimental. This incident was a big shock to him.
"Now, those traces of the original have almost disappeared,"
"It's unimaginable that something like that has ever happened before," Ell said.
"Hmph, they are really a bunch of inhumane guys. I heard that Altair didn't take action at that time because most of them were caught by DG?"
Dudley asked.
Os nodded; "Well, that's why Sergei was appointed to destroy this place. Thinking about it now, the method of forcibly intervening at that time was quite reckless. Even the Guerrilla Association was shocked and dumbfounded."
"Humph, this is indeed the infamous Sergey."
"Haha, I can still imagine this matter, Mr. Os, where in the stronghold will those two people go?" Lloyd asked about the business.
"The most likely place is between the deepest rituals, where there is a mysterious altar that is very similar to the one in the Tower of the Sun." Oss affirmed: Haru aside, Yass regarded that place as his goal.
It’s not surprising.”
"Indeed." Lloyd thought of the crazy man named Yas and decided to go back because of his character.
"Is there some relationship between that place and that thing called true knowledge?" El asked.
"This possibility cannot be denied." Dudley added: "And it is not blue, but red."
"Is that the kind of thing that turns people into monsters!?" El said in surprise.
"Well, Haru who is traveling with him may be in danger. Before an irreversible situation occurs, we must arrest them both anyway."
Lloyd clenched his fists involuntarily.
"Yeah, but it's really troublesome. It happened that the force guide was upgraded during this special period." El looked at the logic device hanging on his arm: "A new core circuit can be embedded in the center of the force guide, but because
We were short of time and couldn't wait for the delivery results. Now we can't even use magic."
"Each time Apple upgrades, it's very sudden, but I don't want to blame Tio's Apple." Lloyd said.
"Humph, although the timing is indeed unlucky, there is no need to complain like this." Dudley said seriously: "If you pay attention, this thing can be prepared."
As he spoke, Dudley took out a crystal and handed it to Lloyd.
"Ah...thank you for this." Lloyd touched his nose and took the crystal with some embarrassment.
"Haha, in that case, let me also provide a spare." Ous smiled slightly and took out a core circuit crystal to El.
"As expected of the Ossian Sword Master, he is so well prepared." El said as he took it and carefully observed the circuit crystals. The crystals exuded a strange light, which made people feel at ease for some reason.
"Are you going to give us these two?" Lloyd asked.
"Huh, I'm just afraid that you guys will get in the way and hold us back." Dudley said indifferently as usual.
Ous did not answer this question, but said: "Insert your favorite core circuit into the center of the force guide, so that you can use magic."
The two looked at each other and replied, "I understand."
After Lloyd and El set up the crystal, Dudley asked: "Okay, are you ready?"
"Yes, we have been waiting for a long time. The thank you seat was specially prepared for us and it was a big help." Lloyd thanked politely.
"It's not specially prepared for you."
Dudley's eyes changed slightly, and then he said solemnly: "Let's get back to the topic, Lloyd, I think you should understand, right? For you, this task is also the last link of a subject's training. If you do nothing, you will be full of ugliness.
It’s about to start all over again, so be mentally prepared.”
"Yes!" Lloyd said.
El looked at the two people with a smile, but thought in his heart that they were really dishonest people.
"Then, let's start taking action, shall we?" Lloyd stepped forward and walked in front of the three of them, turned around and said face to face: "Investigator Dudley of Section 1, Guardsman Crosbell El, Guerrilla Association Asia
Rios! Next, the Crossbell Special Mission Support Section will carry out a mandatory search and arrest mission! The targets are Haru and Yas, total people."
“The deadline is 17:00 on my own day! Let’s go now!”
After Lloyd's announcement, the four began an in-depth investigation.
After a careful search, we came to a gate.
"Is this?" Lloyd looked at the closed door, as if he couldn't push it open.
"A door made of rock?" El frowned.
"This is the door to the entrance to the depths. We opened it six years ago." Os put on an expression that looked like he was in trouble.
"Does that mean those two guys activated the mechanism again? Is there any way to disable it?" Dudley asked.
Ous turned around, looked around, and then said: "I remember there is a switch deep on the right hand side. Operating that can open the door."
"Okay, let's go take a look quickly." Lloyd said.
Under the leadership of Ous, we went to the depths on the right and saw a device on the road.
El said: "This is?"
"Could these be abandoned equipment?" Lloyd asked.
"Well, the members of DG are feeding them true knowledge and using this device to control their five senses. It's quite inhumane."
"Sure enough, they should have been destroyed a long time ago." Dudley said angrily.
"DG...unforgivable." El said biting his lip.
Lloyd pondered for a while and said: "I don't know why Haru and Yas came to this place. In short, we must not let anyone use this place again."
Os: "Yeah, of course."
"Stop them with all your strength!"
"Act quickly."
Everyone is more eager to solve this matter and not let the tragedy happen again.
After reaching the depths and turning on the mechanism, a roaring sound was heard.
"The door should be open, let's go."
The four of them returned to the rock gate, and the door was indeed open.
As soon as I opened the door and walked forward, I was attacked by a monster.
After getting rid of this group of monsters, Dudley said: "Six years ago, were there only this level of miscellaneous fish?"
Ousi said: "No, the monsters they released back then were more violent than these. They probably ate the true knowledge. Moreover, the ones who are more troublesome than the monsters are the believers of DG who are completely desperate for their lives."
"Hey, what's wrong with you two?"
Lloyd said: "No problem."
In fact, I just feel that this person is really powerful. The Warcraft Lloyd just now felt that it was very difficult for him to deal with him.
After continuously defeating many magical beasts, the four of them had arrived at the door between the ceremonies.
At this time, I saw Haru and Yas standing between the ceremonies.
"Yasi...you are so close that you should let me go." Haru shouted, "I don't want to get entangled with you anymore."
"Oh, Lord Haru, what you said makes me so embarrassed. I have to recast you and return you to your previous position. Are you willing to be expelled? Why don't you want to take back your previous place? This is also for
How can I become the next Chief of Staff?"
"It's time for you to come back? You're still dreaming about it now. Do you think it's possible to succeed?"
Haru stared at Yas angrily, trembling a little because of his anger. The recent series of events had made him a little desperate.
"Just because you still want to take the throne from Dieter?"
"Haha, that kind of thing is too simple. As an ordinary human being, it is indeed difficult to succeed, but how to get close to the true God is extremely easy."
Yas said piously: "As long as I have the wisdom to see through all cause and effect, everything will go as I wish, just like my great teacher, Ashim!"
"You, you are crazy."
The fanaticism of the man in front of him made Haru's heart sink. This bastard would not give up just like this.
In other words, I also have to be supported.
"Don't even think about succeeding, that's it for you!"
At the same time as the words fell, Lloyd and the four of them rushed over, not far away from the two of them.
Haru was a little stunned and blurted out: "Who are you?"
He had no idea why these guys came here.
"Haha, we caught up." Yas didn't take it seriously at all and said very relaxedly: "It's really hard for you to search Altair City."
"Yas, you!"
Dudley's sharp eyes were fixed on Yas: "Have you already discovered that we are hunting you?"
"Humph, this is all based on the power of great true knowledge. You all followed our traces and came to Altair City. Then you noticed our movements. After getting permission, you chased us all the way here." Yas said leisurely.
: "It's all under my control!"
On his expression, he was very proud.
El was surprised: "Why are these..."
"It seems that he learned about our movements through some incredible perception." Oss said in a deep voice.
"So you are Crossbell's people?" Haru was silent for a moment, then said with difficulty: "That's all, it's more important to keep it safe."
His expression looked like he had aged many years, and he pointed at Yas and said: "I am willing to surrender honestly! Please! Please arrest this madman!"
Yas smiled slightly and said, "Oh, you actually called me a lunatic. How rude."
"You don't need to tell us, we will do the same!" The weapon in Lloyd's hand pointed at them: "Haru, and Yas, will arrest you here, surrender honestly!"
"Hmph, don't be so impatient. Today I will follow in the footsteps of Teacher Achim and open the door to D!"
Yas's momentum suddenly changed: "It's not too late to enjoy the sideshow until later!"
He drew his sword and then summoned two alchemical mechanical monsters.
"It's the kind of magical intelligent weapon that Achim controlled at that time!" Lloyd said.
"Haha, this is much stronger than what the teacher did at that time. How powerful the guardian left by the teacher is, you should experience it!"
, Yasi grabbed Haru, the dignified Haru-sama could only shout, let me go, help, but could not do anything else.
The two fled deeper, and the four who wanted to pursue them were blocked by mechanical weapons.
Unless this mechanical weapon is eliminated, there is no way to pursue it.
"Damn it, I ran away."
Os; "It seems that they are not simple guys. Let's destroy them with all our strength."
After a lot of effort, the four of them destroyed the magic weapons.
"It's actually so strong." El looked at their wreckage and said in disbelief.
"Damn it, so much time was wasted!" Dudley said with a straight face: "Let's catch up!"
When leading to a single-plank stone bridge, Ous suddenly shouted: "Hurry back and there will be a trap!"
Lloyd and El immediately retreated backwards, while Dudley and Oos jumped to the opposite side.
At the critical moment, when the bridge shattered, I returned to a safe place. (To be continued)