Witch Forest Friends Club

Miss Fanna was supposed to be the right person for foreign negotiations, or it would be fine to bring down Highness Tini, but why did it become me to be in charge of everything?Obviously mushrooms only like to grow inconspicuously in the dark.

Too bad, is it true that the greater my ability, the greater the responsibility?It is too difficult for mushrooms to do the work of brave heroes.No, I have to find a way to find more guys with top bags. ——"Ankaye's Chat Notes"

The long boat with two leaves and shadows floats ups and downs on the surface of the undercurrent and turbulent ground river.

Anjaye rested his chin on the head of Melsa who was squatting in his arms, and quietly scanned the tense situation on the pier.

The torches, which were as rare as the sparse stars in winter, became more and more in the blink of an eye, and soon converged into a rushing river of fire, occupying the upper and lower sides of the pier, but still unable to dispel the inextricable darkness of the underground space like thick ink.

"It seems that our guests are not very welcome, meow?"

"Let the lady boss negotiate."

The girl rubbed the spotless soft cat fur, sat firmly on the Diaoyutai on the wooden boat, and waited for the development of the situation.

In the twilight of her magic eyes, the runes of the "Owl's Eye Technique" have already been reflected, which complements the strange cat's eyes of Melsa in her arms, searching for the shaking figures on the pier and the hidden whistle nearby exhaustive.

Most of the pier guards are armed civilians, and there are only a limited number of superhumans who can be called good hands. If they really want to fight, it will be similar to the more than 300 "victims" that Gloria slaughtered in the Gaote Arena-surrounded by girls. As far as the density of "monsters" is concerned, she is really confident.

Seeing "Fire Bramble", Anjaye suddenly stood up and stepped on the bow of the boat.

The red-haired female swordsman's drooping, sassy and majestic back faces the continuous fluttering above—like a firefly lighting up the dark flames of the pier, solemnly announcing her intention of coming.

"Tell the Council of Elders, 'Firethorn' Shia, who has converted to the roots of 'Sanctuary', is here today with a distinguished envoy."

The guards remained silent and kept on alert—the smell of gunpowder in the air did not diminish. After a long wait, it seemed that the person who had notified them returned, and with a slight noise of putting away their weapons, came the order to let them go.

The two small boats carrying Anjaye and others arrived at the trestle bridge, and were pulled closer and fixed by the strong men on the bridge with hooks.

Guided by the "fire thorns", the girls boarded the pier one by one - crossing the solid stone trestle bridge, like a group of dangerous goods that were excluded from vigilance, passing through the heavily guarded container transfer area.

An Jiaye looked around for a while, and found that the pier with complicated routes led to several underground blocks, and the direction they followed the "Fire Bramble" was a tall stone building that was built on the wall of the cave. It looked like it had sunk into the mountain wall. The Gothic monastery is like a majestic and ancient statue sitting underground.

The road leading to the monastery was cut off by a deep dark river. The river was dark and there were no shadows of boats. There was only a solid wooden suspension bridge standing obliquely on the opposite bank.

The fire thorns stopped at the break in the section of the road protruding into the river, and turned back to introduce to An Jiaye: "The 'Refuge Ceremony Hall' of the 'Sanctuary' is ahead."

The guards on the other side of the dark river lowered the suspension bridge leading to the front terrace of the monastery.

"Fire Thorn" turned its back to the gradually descending bridge, and smiled and winked at Anjaye.The glamorous temperament of the mature big sister is even more charming in the dark and gloomy light.

"My friends, please wait a moment. According to the rules, I have to act as an envoy first to meet the speaker and present your case."

"They're as nervous as groundhogs about to be pulled out of their holes by rock leopards." Gloria clasped her hands and sneered.

"Don't talk too much." Anjaye whispered to the barbarian who lacked a sense of tension.

"Kotailuo——" watching the figure of Xiya Bridge disappear into the deep entrance of the monastery, Anjaye asked his cousin in a low voice, "Can you tell us about the sanctuary?"

"The 'shelter' can be traced back to the era when the mist first emerged. It is a hiding place unearthed by the ancestors of Ayn Rand by expanding their residences to underground sewers in order to resist the mist disaster and endless wars and raids. The ground—the people of darkness who take root here guard the first fire of the dark city, and provide shelter for those who don’t want to face life on the ground anymore.”

Koteiro sighed with some nostalgia.

"Any outsider with traces of mist, if he wants to fully integrate into the life of Shuangchenggang, he must first escape into the darkness and accept the baptism of the elders who protect the fire before he can be accepted by the dark city as his own people - this ceremony was Called "conversion", the elder sister took her brothers and converted to the sect of the "shelter". The current elders have three main fire guardians, they represent the boat gang, the dock gang and the fishery association respectively. The elder sister is He was baptized under the hands of the elders of the boat gang, so he was able to open a tavern in the city with peace of mind."

"The baptized person should also bear some of the responsibilities." An Jiaye hugged the cat with one hand for too long, and his hand felt a little numb, so he let Miao Ersha climb up on the left shoulder, and found a place for himself.

"Yes, in addition to the annual fixed payment, the eldest sister also promised to help them collect information and solve some troubles on the table."

Ketailuo's detailed explanation made Anjaye realize that the cooperative relationship with the proprietress seems to be worth digging deeper.

"What's the relationship between the elders and 'Apocalypse'?"

"You can tell by their reaction." Cotelo looked at the heavily guarded guards at the bridgehead, "'Apocalypse' was originally part of the radical faction split off from the dock labor union, and supported by the nobles of the 'Light City' A smuggling organization merged by a gang of gangsters, under the restraint of the "Sanctuary", has grown to such an extent that even the elders are afraid of it in just over ten years, and has become a challenger of the "Sanctuary" rules that have lasted for hundreds of years .”

"If we want to go deep underground to retrieve 'Crapsy', we must get the support of 'Sanctuary'. But now they can't protect themselves, don't you know that they will take the risk of an all-out war to help?"

Anjaye saw that Kotelo was not confident about finding his daughter.

"Don't worry, under the impact of the rapid expansion of the 'Apocalypse' circle of influence, they also need us." An Jiaye hinted that his cousin should not worry too much.

Although the girl felt that Goliath's previous words were a bit impolite, her metaphor itself was correct. The gang members in the sanctuary, who were strictly guarding against death at the moment, were actually like groundhogs that were restless when they were threatened by ferocious beasts to their nests.

But she, Anjaye, brought a group of hunters who wanted to hunt ferocious beasts.

The fire thorn finally returned to the bridge and waved to the girls at the other end, so the group was able to cross the bridge, stepped through the mottled and thick door wall of the monastery, and entered the prayer hall with an altar, facing a statue holding a forging hammer. , a tall and strong stone statue of a man stepping on a flame that jumped out of the rock.

"Is it Vulkan, the god of fire and craftsmen?" Anjaye recognized the identity of the stone statue with the help of the candlesticks filled with candles on both sides.

"The person we want to meet is the elder Huohu of the sanctuary."

"Kotailuo has already told me." An Jiaye saw that the fire thorn was deliberately moving forward with her, so he went straight to the point, "Do you want me to represent the academy and negotiate directly with the elders?"

"Yes, even though the elders don't change their minds, the 'Apocalypse' has repeatedly ignored their rulings, provoked gang wars, and seized territory, which has long made the elders dissatisfied. Now it is just a lack of a strong reason to convince those stubborn old people Let's go to war."

Firethorn had a premeditated smile.

"I'll give them a reason." An Jiaye has something in her chest, and these local snakes can be her help.

The fire thorn stopped in front of the statue, and after kneeling and praying facing the swaying "brazier" in front of the Vulcan, he turned his head and motioned for everyone to sit on the prayer bench.

"Miss Poisonous Capsicum, please come with me to the ceremony hall inside, and other friends with weapons, please stay calm."

Anjaye also turned his head to look at the reactions of his companions.

Ryan just maintained the attitude of a bystander along the way—the young man was looking at the flames bursting out from the cracks in the rocks under the Vulcan statue. The beautiful pale curly hair seemed to be covered with a sacred and solemn color.

Goliath pointed at Anjiaye Nunu and patted the big ax that was unloaded behind her back, implying that she would hit directly if she had any problems.

Anjaye tilted her head to Goliath and Arvil, telling them to wait in peace—especially the restless mermaid, Anjaye's fierce eyes frightened her to obediently lean on the bench like a lifeless salty fish.

I am going to negotiate, and in this ancient association site that obviously pays attention to "tradition" and "rules" above all else, I naturally have to do as the Romans do and abide by politeness.

Anyway, with Mirsa by her side, whoever dares to touch her, the most dangerous cat climbing frame in the world, had better have the courage not to scream of regret when being parasitized by mushrooms.

Anjaye followed the fire thorn into the corridor behind the statue.

The windless and silted air in the sewer is not only rancid, but also full of dull and depressing atmosphere, but after entering the temple, it is neutralized by the wonderful incense and peaceful atmosphere.

After stepping into the circular hall at the end of the corridor, the first thing Anjaye noticed was the dark and silent environment—but there was a beam of bright and pure fire, through the large hole above the dome, opening up a cloud of dust flying in the darkness The beam of light shines on the high platform with the monument in the center of the rotunda.

Anjaye squinted at the reliefs and inscriptions on the monument—it seemed to be comforting the sages of the sanctuary who suffered in the struggles of the past—unexpectedly, there is such a sacred place of inheritance in the dark and filthy underground, supporting The people of the dark city's firm belief in survival really made her feel a heavy and unspeakable sense of history.

There were still a few frozen figures standing quietly on the high platform—they were three tall and straight old men, waiting beside the monument—they seemed to have done too much heavy physical work when they were young, so that they seemed He is extremely old, but every joint and muscle in his body is still composed of a rough and stubborn aura, like three weather-beaten ancient stone sculptures.

"Fire thorns, long time no see. What you brought today—is it bad news or good news." The kind old man in black robe turned to face Shia, but his eyes fell on Anjaye, the limping witch. body.

"Elder Meissner, the nuisance of 'Apocalypse' should have caused you to be overwhelmed." Firethorne bowed and said, "I heard that you strictly forbid the circulation of 'Apocalypse' in the Slippery Worm Point, but it has already emerged from the bottom. There were a lot of dissatisfied voices. If this continues, the order of the shelter will be in jeopardy."

"Don't speak nonsense, Firethorne. You refused to participate in the struggle to stabilize the 'roots' before, and now you accuse the elders of their actions, which is really against the honor of the ancestors." A majestic old man wearing a commoner cloak came forward reprimanded.

"I do receive the favor of the shelter, so now, I'm the middleman in return for you to solve the current crisis."

Firethorn turned back and raised his eyebrows at Anjaye with a smile.

The girl also stepped forward with a cane, exposing her figure to the warm beam of light, and slowly climbed up the steps.

Every particle of dust floating in the beam of light seemed to be devoted to a long time of nostalgia, stained with the girl's cloak of dark vitality, and mixed with the spores.

"Poison capillary?" The black-robed old man looked at An Jiaye, and said with a serious expression, "So that's the case. I didn't expect that the new star who rose to fame in the 'Yangfan Arena' would be the envoy of the Emerald Tree Court."

"Gui'an, all the elders who protect the fire in the sanctuary, I am An Jiaye, the representative of the pilgrims."

The girl supported the mushroom staff with both hands, with a straight and slender figure, facing the elders who were on the same high platform.

"Boat's Firekeeper Meissner." The black-robed old man nodded in greeting.

"Donny the Dockside Firekeeper." The old man held his beard.

"Gamora the Firekeeper of Fishing and Hunting." The last old man clad in a huge otter hide stroked his chest and saluted.

Anjaye looked around the monument for a week, and fixed his eyes on the elder of the boat gang.

"Elders, I am here to visit to inquire about a person's whereabouts."

"Who is he?"

"Kenny, a former spellcaster who fell into addiction."

"Kenny... Kenny from 'Mud Street'?" The elder of the boat gang obviously knew the name, and he lowered his eyebrows and thought, "He lives under our noses, but someone saw him yesterday and was taken away by the people of 'Apocalypse'." After leaving, he never came back."

An Jiaye went further: "Thank you for letting me know. I need the shelter to lend a helping hand to help search for his whereabouts."

"May I ask, Miss Witch, do you have any connection with us when you search for him?" The fishing and hunting elder coughed slightly.

"This man is related to the kidnapping of black witchcraft offerings. Since he lives in the dark city, his behavior should be controlled by you." An Jiaye said without hesitation.

"Miss Poisonous Capsicum, please tell us the connection between the 'Apocalypse' and this incident." The dock elder frowned.

Anjaye decided to put the big hat on the enemy first.

"Apocalypse colluded with demon believers, and I witnessed them summoning the spirit of the soul-sucking banshee."

The girl deliberately made alarmist remarks.

"According to Article [-] of the 'Ten Covenants', all evil forces that attempt to harm the innocent and subvert the peace established by the covenant must use their blood to water the saplings of peace and restore the light of justice and justice under the stars."

"Since you are known as the protectors of all the residents of the 'Shuangcheng Port', you should not allow evil heretics to come and threaten the world you inherited."

Under the gaze of the girl's burning eyes, the old men approached each other and whispered in whispers after a brief silence.

"Elders, please allow me to add something." Firethorne raised his right hand and said sincerely, "The missing is a lovely child, and also the beloved daughter of my partner. My partner and I swore to this monument that we would To 'take root' in Shuangcheng Port for the rest of my life and protect the inheritance of the sanctuary in exchange for the asylum of the 'root fire', I only hope that the elders will remember the promise they made when they were baptized for us. "

"Respected elders, following Stella's covenant is a righteous cause." After explaining the truth, Anjaye also began to cooperate with "Fire Thorn" to follow the temptation, "Now, I would like to say that the sanctuary is closely related. Destiny - as far as I know, Mayor Fernando is very likely to be in collusion with "Apocalypse". The sanctuary is the defense line for the people to ensure the last survival territory. If you don't want the roots of the dark city to be usurped by the nobles, now is the time to counterattack time."

The girl raised the staff of Heart Bud, and used her magic light to draw in mid-air a crest of a star-gazing girl sleeping peacefully in the cradle of stars—that was the seal of the school's tour, the "Starry Blessing Seal".

The witchcraft emblem with the background of the cosmic starry sky where Mrs. Stella originated - the "Great Cradle Galaxy".

Today's peninsula, it is power!

"The power of the Stella school can help you solve your urgent needs."

Anjaye's eloquence and sharp reasons seemed to hit the weakness of the Presbyterian Church.

"Sorry, please give us some time to discuss." The old man in black robe solemnly nodded to the girl.

"Miss Poisonous Capsicum, you can rest in the chapel next to it. We are cheerful people and will make a decision quickly." The elder of the dock became friendly.

"There were other guests who came to ask for help before." The elder fisherman also said kindly, "He is still here, I think you should have a common language."

The elders of the boat gang clapped their hands, and Firethorne turned around and brought Anjaye to the small chapel next to the round hall.

Pushing open the hidden wooden door, the interior is small and quiet, and the sound of at least the girl's stumbling steps and the staff touching the ground is also very clear.

A man with a hood and cloak is kneeling and praying before an altar at the end of the room.

Anjaye recognized the wooden idol enshrined on the small altar—it was Ms. Naiads, the god of flowing water, whom she once pretended to act in the name of a god.

interesting.

The girl can't help but think of it.

At the same time, they worship the god of fire and the god of water in an attempt to seek the double protection of water and fire—it seems that in the foggy age when miracles have disappeared, the beliefs of ordinary people are also very casual and pragmatic.

Hearing the sound of Anjaye coming behind him, the man got up from devout prayers.

"Miss Witch, do you still remember me?" The young man came three steps away from the girl, lifted his hood, and smiled in surprise.

"Are you——Ronan's subordinate?" An Jiaye recognized the burly young man in front of him. He was the unlucky ghost whose butt was smashed by the pan-horned bison when he wiped out the corpse toadstool forest in Shuilun River.

"You seem to be recovering well, did the mushroom soup last time still taste good?" The girl rarely joked to outsiders.

The young man looked at the overgrown mushrooms on her staff, subconsciously stretched out his hands to touch his buttocks, and then retracted his hands in embarrassment and stood up.

"It's delicious. My name is Barty, a forward member of 'The Waves'."

"It's been a long time, Mr. Barty. Is there any mission for you here?" Anjaye nodded and greeted.

The young man looked around at the crude layout around the chapel, not daring to look directly at Anjaye, and tried his best to regain his sense of integrity.

"When we explored the secrets of the local gangs, many brothers died. The leader realized the seriousness of the pollution in Shuangcheng Port, and he must win the support of more allies in order to avenge the brothers and eradicate the corrupt gangs. The source—that’s why I was appointed as the contact messenger.”

The honest and resolute face of the young man revealed some kind of deep-rooted determination, "My father was also a member of the 'Sanctuary', a wandering knight who believed in fighting for the people, I hope to implement what he taught me will."

"I deeply regret the sacrifice of 'Tide'." Anjaye recalled the bard's expression of sadness when he met with Ronan in the morning, "You are also a member of the 'Pilgrims', all the battles of the dead It all makes sense."

"Thank you, Miss An." Batty clenched his fists excitedly and said, "It is our honor to serve Stella's disciple and a noble and brave lady like you."

Is Gao Jie brave?

Anjaye recognized the young man's heartfelt admiration and admiration, and couldn't help but force a wry smile in his heart.

"Call me poison cap here, where is Ronan?"

"The boss is waiting for you at the 'Bloodfly Pit'."

"About 'Bloodfly Pit', can you tell me about the condition of that place?"