You and me under the world tree

At this moment, Steckard's afterimage suddenly spoke.

However, the person he asked was not Huo De and the others now, but someone from other places.

"Okay, let's go, I want to leave myself alone and be quiet for a while."

After being recognized, he turned around like an actor facing the camera.

"Then, let's stop talking nonsense. If Hodder is the one who came to the door and I am alive, then just turn off this 'magic' and open the wall behind me. Everything will be inside."

When he said this, there was a smile on Steckard's face.

Maybe it's because Westerners are more enthusiastic and unrestrained, so his expression is a bit exaggerated.

To be honest, it doesn't feel like a 'friendless' person at all.

But in other words, maybe it is because he has few friends in reality that his emotional expression is so rich.

"Ah, it doesn't seem to be turned off, so maybe I triggered it accidentally? It doesn't matter, turn off this image now, then open the wall behind me, pack all the things inside, and then enter the game to remind Hodder , he will come to you, after all, his brain has always been active."

Then, there was another silence.

After waiting for a while, the smile on Steckard's face finally disappeared.

He first took a deep breath, and a look of pain and anxiety could not help appearing on his face.

After all, he was just a young man in his 20s.

His life is still very long, he has just 'made a fortune', he has just bought property for his family, and he has to pay for his sister to go to college!

Hodder doesn't know whether Steckerd has considered his "other half" at this moment, but he should indeed have an extremely bright future.

Yes, that should be the case!

But in the end, Steckard let out a breath of foul air.

All the resentment on his face disappeared, and what was left was only a heavy helplessness.

"Have you turned it off yet? Then it means that it's not me who triggered this, but Hodder. Then, I'm probably dead."

Then, he clenched his fists.

"I'm sorry, Huo De, but the next thing may only depend on you. I really... tried my best."

After saying these words, Steckerd seemed to be drained of all his strength.

Then, he just sat on the floor and didn't speak for a long time.

Chapter 7: Smashing the Wall

die……

It's a painful thing to do anytime.

Moreover, the real pain is not the kind of sudden death, but knowing in advance that one will usher in an 'unknown' death.

For a young man in his 20s, who is only a year older than a recent college graduate, this is cruel.

Even though Huo De couldn't remember what happened at that time, when he was sitting on the ground as the afterimage of Steckard, a trace of guilt appeared in his heart inexplicably.

Then, he clenched his fists tightly, and his body even began to tremble at this moment.

After noticing this, Dietrich couldn't help thinking of the past.

Then, she couldn't help stretching out her hand, and then took his clenched hand.

Although it has been a long time, she can still think of her helplessness.

However, she knew that she was different from him at that time.

But at least she can understand how important this kind of support is in this situation.

At the very least, it made him realize he wasn't alone, or fighting alone.

"Hodder..." she whispered

Dietrich had never been good at comforting words, even now.

However, even if she didn't say anything, Howard could detect her movements.

So at this moment, his clenched fist involuntarily relaxed.

Then, Dietrich's fingers stretched into his palm, completely gripping his hand.

At the same time, Hodder subconsciously clenched her hand.

"Thank you..." he said

Dietrich didn't say much, she just looked up at him.

Then, she rested her chin lightly on his shoulder.

"Let me lean on for a while."

When she really stuck it, she could feel Hodder's body stiff for a moment.

And it can be seen from his actions that he actually rarely expresses any intimacy with others.

However, he didn't resist much in the end.

Compared to these, he just stared at the afterimage that appeared in front of him.

"You are very smart."

At the same time, Steckard's afterimage also calmed down after a few deep breaths.

He said calmly:

Unlike me, a player who can only attract attention with visual effects, you rely on your brain for food. As a player, you are good at analyzing the world view of the "game" through the appearance of the plot, and you can also use clear words on the forum. The text expresses one's point of view. "

Just when Steckard's voice came, Dietrich could clearly feel Hodder's hand shaking.

Is it guilt or anger?

Because at this moment, Hodder was facing her back, so she didn't know what his expression was.

The only thing that is certain is that he is currently experiencing great emotional ups and downs.

"Besides, it was the same before. Without your advice, we would not have gotten to this point at all. Maybe we would have been solved by those people in Uktra Hill in the first place. For this, I am very grateful, at least because With your existence, we have the opportunity to resist something, and even with your help, I can protect my family."

What does it mean?

Perhaps because of staying out of things, Dietrich was able to look at these things from a more rational perspective.

Could it be that Steckard's family was also involved in this matter?

At this moment, Dietrich couldn't help raising her head.

In fact, she really wanted to tell Hod the doubts in her heart, but she held back in the end.

The communication can be delayed a little bit, but Steckard's afterimage is different.

Based on what she knew about Hodder, he would never leave any openings for himself.

In other words, he will never leave this magic that left Steckard's afterimage and message behind.

Because he must ensure the absolute safety of himself and the people around him, so he must not leave any flaws.

And as long as there is no reason, they will never act rashly with the cautious style of those people in the Uktra Hill Company.

Yes, they have been like this from before.

As long as they are not given a reason, they will never take a risk, because they cannot take a risk.

Therefore, now every word Steckard said must be remembered.

"Maybe, you are also in a crisis now, but I still want to ask you, please protect my family. If the people of Uktra Hill Company are mad and choose to attack them, then my sacrifice will be It doesn't make sense anymore."

Steckard sighed.

Finally, a wry smile appeared on his young face.

"Sorry, maybe you didn't understand what I said, but it doesn't matter, it's the same sentence, open the wall behind me, there is something inside, it's still left by you, I don't really understand it , but you should understand."

Then Steckard clenched his fists.

"However, there is nothing to worry about. After all, I may die, but you also said before that I still have hope of surviving. After all... Maybe they don't want to kill 'me' directly? Because they want something else from me."

In the end, Steckard just disappeared.

Although what he said afterwards was still endless, and he even wanted Huo De to ask: What is going on.

However, he didn't ask.

After all, it was just an afterimage, and it was just a message.

More important than these is what's inside the walls.

After taking a deep breath, Hodder couldn't help clenching his fists.

"Hodder, wait..."

At this moment, Dietrich also realized what Hodder was going to do.

So, she subconsciously uttered dissuasion, but it was already too late.

Because at the next moment, Hodder had already raised his fist, and then slammed it hard on the wall.

'boom'

'boom'

'boom'

Howard just waved his fist like this.

Even though the noise inside the room was loud, but because of the sound insulation barrier, no sound could be heard from the outside.

However, Dietrich could clearly see that his fist was bleeding.

After all, no matter how you say it, you are smashing the wall without any protection...

"Oh!"

Finally, with a short roar, he smashed the wall open.

And this scene inevitably made Dietrich hesitate to speak.

But in the end, she was attracted by something embedded in the wall, which was a wooden box.

"Ok?"

And at this moment, even Dietrich herself couldn't help showing a little surprise.

Because she had never seen this big-looking box.

"This is……"

Then, without waiting for Dietrich to say anything, Hodder stretched out his hand slightly.

The next moment, the box flew directly into his hand.

Immediately afterwards, he gently placed it on the table, and gently stroked the box with his palm.

"buzz"

Along with the glow of magic, the glow of runes appeared around the wooden box.

'Crack'

Then, it shattered, leaving only a stack of notebooks.

And when Huo De opened it, what he saw was the beautiful oriental font that he was very familiar with.

That is the result of cultural accumulation...

"This is my strategy note."

Chapter 8: Hidden Runes

Hodder still remembered that Muth said that he used to like to write strategy notes by hand when he had nothing to do.

But at that time, he did not find these strategy notes that should 'exist' in the rental house.

And according to the news sent by the 'past self', if there is something that I haven't found, then I should go to Steckerd.