After getting lost in the abandoned village, they gradually became confused and infatuated

"The two of us act together. If anything happens, we can take care of each other."

Haskawa Norika is still firm in her thoughts.

"Please don't worry, master."

"In Tianyu Liu's practice, he often deals with poisonous snakes and poisonous insects."

"Even if I encounter an accident, my body will not collapse easily. After some emergency treatment, it will be fine."

The tone of Optics Valley Falcon's answer was also very firm.

"I'm not talking about poisonous insects and poisonous snakes."

“If it was all there was, I might stay out there.”

"What I'm worried about is that there are other more terrifying things in the darkness of this drainage channel."

Hasukawa Norika was a little confused: "Other things?"

After a brief silence, Kotani Falcon answered.

"Shadow, for example."

A flash of warning flashed in Hasukawa Norika's eyes.

If it's just poisonous snakes and insects, I can definitely deal with it myself.

But if it is true as Kotani Hayabusa said, there are shadows lurking in the darkness, then with her ability, she may not be a match.

After pondering for a long time, Hasukawa Norika no longer insisted.

"In that case, please master, follow me."

“Always be wary of standing water under your feet.”

"Poisonous snakes and venomous insects will lurk in stagnant water and shadows. Once bitten, be sure to deal with it promptly."

Kotani Falcon nodded, holding a torch and following the high ponytail maid, walking towards the depths of the drainage system.

He actually wasn't worried about poisonous insects or anything like that.

After all, Hotsujiji has always been lurking in his shadow.

Once danger is imminent, Hotsujiji will definitely respond immediately.

Holding torches, the two of them walked deeper into the darkness.

Behind them, the light from the entrance was getting further and further away from the two of them.

Gradually, only the light of torches remained in the entire drainage system.

In fact, Mitsuya Hayabusa came with a flashlight, but he didn't take it out to use.

On the one hand, flashlight batteries are disposable and non-renewable resources.

If you use one, you will lose one.

Extra frugality is required.

On the other hand, when moving forward in such a deep and dark narrow tunnel, the torch can not only provide lighting, but also detect whether there is enough oxygen in the air.

Once the torch goes out for no reason, it proves that the oxygen content here is very thin and requires immediate retreat.

It's a safety net.

In the process of moving forward, Hasukawa Norika will often issue reminders.

For example, if there is a big rock at your feet, you must remember to step over it.

There are some damaged areas on the wall, and there are sharp and hard objects. Avoid them in time.

Or, there are a few dead rats soaked in the water. The water may be poisonous and must not be splashed on the face.

With her reporting dangers from the front, the entire exploration process can be said to be safe and smooth.

It has to be said that Haskawa Norika does have a reliable side.

Mitsutani Hayabusa's favorability towards this high ponytail maid also slowly increased as the exploration progressed.

"Owner!"

"Look at this!"

Suddenly, Hasukawa Norika stopped and exclaimed.

Mitsutani Hayabusa quickly raised the torch and looked in the direction of Hasukawa Norika's finger.

On a spike on the wall hung a dilapidated work sign that was corroded to the point of rot.

There were some fragments of cloth hanging on the spikes, and there were some black and red dried blood stains on the sling of the work tag.

Although most of the words on it are no longer legible, and the people in the photos can’t be distinguished.

But the hot stamped LOGO with the words "Yamashita Capital" is still so conspicuous.

Like gold, it shines brightly in the firelight.

"Yamashita Capital?"

Optics Valley Falcon was in a trance for a moment.

Then immediately, Mitsuya Hayabusa recalled what Yamashita Miao told him a long time ago.

30 years ago, Yamashita Capital invested in a tourism project, and the location of the project was Jixiang Village.

Yamashita Capital decided to use the famous local volcanic hot springs as an attraction to build a tourist resort here.

But later, a large-scale disappearance of people occurred, and the entire village disappeared.

This matter was also completely sealed up by Yamashita Capital.

Jun Mitsutani looked at the gold-plated logo of Yamashita Capital on the work card, rubbed his chin and muttered to himself.

"In other words, when Yamashita Capital funded the tourism project in Jixiang Village, it renovated and constructed the entire village's drainage system?"

"And this work sign is the construction worker who was responsible for the construction?"

"If you think about it that way, everything seems to make sense."

"No wonder there is such a modern drainage system in this dilapidated village."

Haskawa Norika naturally didn't know the value of Yamashita's capital.

In her world, there is nothing but martial arts.

She doesn't know anything about the food, makeup, nice clothes, and daily gossip that are essential in a normal girl's life.

Hasukawa Norika asked doubtfully.

"Does this work card mean anything good?"

Mitsuya Hayabusa took out a paper towel, wiped the work card clean, and put it away.

"That's it."

"At least we know who built this drainage system."

"Yamashita Capital originally invested in the construction of Jixiang Village. Although the people are gone now, the infrastructure is still there, and we are still using it."

"Overall, it's a good thing."

"Moreover, since the drainage system was funded and constructed by Yamashita Capital, it means that there are other things built by Yamashita Capital in this Jixiang Village."

Hasukawa Norika tilted her head, and a cute little question mark floated on her head.

"something else?"

Optics Valley Falcon did not answer directly, but asked in a meaningful tone.

"Do you like hot springs?"

Hasukawa Norika was stunned for a moment, then shook her head.

"I'm sorry...Master, I have never been in a hot spring."

"I have lived in Tianyu Liu's gym since I was a child and rarely leave."

"Daily eating and bathing are also done in the gym."

Optics Valley Falcon smiled and patted her shoulder.

"In that case, you can look forward to it."

"In this isolated Jixiang Village, there are many treasures that we have not discovered."

"It always feels like our lives will move in a better direction."

Haskawa Norika will naturally not understand Mitsutani Hayabusa's romantic ideas.

She can only think about problems from a realistic perspective.

"I don't know what better direction you are pointing to, Master."

"I can only say that judging from my personal experience, it is not a good thing for this work card to appear here."

Chapter 3: Falling to the ground

Hasukawa Norika held her breath and looked into the depths of the drainage channel.

He squinted his eyes slightly and focused his gaze.

"The blood stains on the work tag strap and the fabric on the spikes mean that the owner of this work tag was injured here."

"If it was just negligence and the person was accidentally scratched, the person can take back the work badge before leaving."

"But this person chose to abandon it here..."

"Perhaps something urgent was happening at the time, and he no longer had the extra energy to take care of this work card."

"As for this emergency, it is likely to happen in this drainage channel."

Hasukawa Norika's rational judgment brought Mitsutani Hayabusa back to reality.

In this mysterious and eerie Jixiang Village, anything can happen.

It is not advisable to be blindly optimistic because of a job card.

Thanks in his heart to Norika Hasukawa for the timely reminder, Mitsutani Hayabusa became alert again and raised the torch to the front.

"Owner."

"The area ahead may be dangerous."

"So, let me explore alone."

"Master, if you stay here, if you encounter any accident, you can seek help from outside in time."

Norika Hasakawa once again expressed her opinion.

However, Optics Valley Falcon is still as determined as before.

"No need."

"I'm not clumsy enough to need others to protect me."

"And since you call me master..."

"Sending a servant alone to a dangerous place to perform a mission is not what a qualified master should do."

"So, stay cautious and move on."

"Leave the danger in front of you to you, and I will protect the safety behind you."

Hasukawa Norika was completely shocked by Mitsutani Hayabusa's words.

He stared blankly at Guanggu Falcon.

Under the firelight, Hasukawa Norika's eyes were flashing with complex emotions.

Her brain was a little confused.

Because the education she received since she was a child was the dedication education of sacrificing her life for her master.

Perhaps this has something to do with the fact that her ancestors were ninjas who served a certain daimyo.

Everyone told her that protecting her master's safety at all times was her only obligation in life.