On the other side of the blue lake, between the rolling hills, and on the mountain near the south, there is a lush campanula tree, and it is now the season for its flowers to be in full bloom.
The golden corolla is symmetrical and hanging upside down, like a wind chime, with wrinkled edges and a sweet floral fragrance. Some bees shuttle among them, collecting nectar.
Under the shade of trees surrounded by yellow flowers, two students followed a leader and slowly walked through this inaccessible forest.
"Are you almost there? It looks beautiful here." One of the blond girls said.
The leader in front was wearing a dark robe with a dark purple lining. After hearing this question, he felt a little unhappy and replied coldly: "Not yet, don't ask questions."
"What? You have such a bad attitude." This girl also lost her temper. Before coming to school, she was the most favored person in her family and among the people around her. When had she ever received such contempt?
"Okay, just be patient, it's probably going to be there soon." Another girl tried to dissuade her.
Just like that, the blond girl walked behind muttering, they turned several turns and finally entered a hidden valley.
Because of the dense shade of trees, it seems a bit cold and humid here. The fallen leaves on the ground also have an obvious sense of decay. You can also see a lot of dark green moss between the tree roots and dead leaves.
As they walked deeper and deeper, they could barely see the sun in the sky, only the white mist in the forest and the occasional strange bird calls. After arriving here, the two girls also became a little scared.
"How about we go back." The blonde girl said softly.
"This is not good. Although I'm a little scared, I'm here anyway. Besides, this doesn't count as leaving school, so there shouldn't be any problem." Another person talked in a low voice.
The leader in front heard the conversation between the two and sneered. He ignored the fearful two people and kept walking forward.
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Under the large trees covered with vines and moss, a withered wooden house is hidden inside. Some of the wood in the wooden house has decayed, and some are slightly damaged. It seems to have been built a long time ago.
There is a small open space in front of the wooden house. There are some firewood piled in the middle, and a bonfire is burning. There is a large pot on the fire, and unknown things are boiling in it. The air is filled with the green smoke of wet firewood. There was a strange smell of medicine in the pot, and there was a group of people in black robes surrounding the open space. They seemed to be men and women, about 30 people.
Jenna and her former classmates were also standing among them wearing black robes, listening to the leader in black robes explaining the rules and requirements of the club.
"First, everything our community does is for the ultimate goal, which is to make mankind great again."
"Second, for this we have to trust and help each other and share something together."
"Third, all the contents of the club are kept confidential from the outside world and cannot be exposed to other students, teachers, relatives, etc. at will."
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"Everything is to restore the glory of Ajika, the great miracle of the twilight era."
Jenna slowly tasted and thought about the meaning of this. Is this organization related to the Twilight Era? But isn't that unofficial history and legend? It is something that is not mentioned in the textbooks at all.
The Twilight Age, the age of giants and dragons, there is almost no connection between the two, and I don’t know how long they were separated from each other, maybe thousands of years, maybe tens of thousands of years. But it is now recognized that the current world is after the war between giants and dragons. Continuously evolving.
The main power of the giants is in the western continent, and the dragons are in the eastern continent. Now that the giants are extinct, the dragons are also rare and secretive. After other races and flowers bloom, they will eventually rule the world for humans.
How can such a history become great again? Were ancient people ever more ‘great’ than they are now?
When Jenna was confused, a man in black robe led two students who looked like newcomers and walked over through the swamps and dense forests in the valley.
One of the old members came out immediately, first took the two of them aside to explain, then helped them put on black robes and brought them over, just like himself before.
After that, those mysterious rules and words were still repeated, as if this was all the society had to offer.
As the sky gets darker, the sun slowly sets towards the west. Although it has not set yet, the place in the valley is already extremely dark.
The surrounding forest was pitch black and extremely silent, making people slowly feel an unspeakable fear, but only the flame in the center of the clearing made people feel warm.
These men in black robes slowly gathered around the bonfire, and the smell of medicine in the cauldron became more obvious. But as the cold and hunger grew, the contents of the cauldron became less unpleasant.
Finally, the sky completely darkened, and in the starless and moonless forest, except for the flame in the open space, there was no other light. The face in the yellow flame, the brightness and shadow were so obvious, it looked the same as during the day
There is a big difference.
At this time, the dilapidated wooden house finally opened, and a girl with a black lace veil walked out, followed by four men in black robes.
"The night is coming."
Her voice is sweet and charming, attracting everyone's attention as soon as she opens her mouth.
"The fire of humanity left over from the Twilight Age to this day, although it seems prosperous, is actually in danger."
"Faced with this endless black tide, we have no other choice but to dance with the tide and become a fish swimming in the black tide. Only in this way can we adapt to this desperate world."
"I am the star in the dusk sky, the lantern holder in the darkness of the last days, the witness across time, and I will now lead you forward."
"Now, let us join hands to carry out this first ceremony."
After finishing speaking, she spread her hands and poured the mysterious liquid from a bottle into the pot. A burst of smoke rose, and then the strange and charming fragrance began to spread. Everyone was intoxicated and began to sing hymns together.
The two men in black robes took out the tableware, distributed a bowl and a spoon to each person, and then began to scoop out the medicine and food from the pot one by one.
Jenna took the wooden bowl, and the cooked food in it had become like porridge, and the original appearance could not be seen. She was still hesitating with the spoon, but everyone around her could not wait to start eating.
Is there really no problem with this?
She hesitated, but those who finished eating began to turn their eyes one by one, looking greedily at the bowl of food in her hand, with incomprehensible desire in their eyes.
"Eat it while it's hot, it won't be good when it's cold." The purple-haired girl wearing a veil bent down and said kindly in her ear, her voice was sweet and intoxicating.
"Um."
After that, Jenna also took a few bites, and then stood up with everyone, while the mysterious girl walked in front holding an orange lamp.
"Then, let's start the lantern walking ceremony."
Standing in the dark forest, the girl said this. Her black robe, snow-white skin, and seductive words were all so moving and beautiful.