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

Hotsujiji's exploration gave Mitsutani Hayabusa a general understanding of the entire drainage channel.

It is intricate and extends in all directions, covering the entire Jixiang Village, like an underground highway.

Optics Valley Falcon believes that some lighting devices or road signs can be installed in this drainage channel to guide the location.

When you go out to explore in the future, it will be faster and safer to go directly through this.

Of course, this is just Optics Valley Hayabusa's idea.

In specific implementation, there may be many problems that need to be solved.

In addition to the hot springs and the overall environment, Kotani Hayabusa is most concerned about the blockage of drainage channels.

The conclusion given by Mr. Hotsuji is that there is a possibility of blockage.

In this case, it cannot be left alone.

At the same time, the Optics Valley Falcon also needs to know where the outlet of this drainage channel is.

After thinking for a moment, Optics Valley Falcon gave new instructions.

Hotsuji's task is to walk through the entire drainage channel, confirm how many blocking points there are, and draw the layout of the entire drainage channel.

Save it for later.

As for Guanggu Falcon, don't worry.

He and Norika Hasukawa will continue to explore within a safe range and clean up as many rocks as they can along the way.

After all, this is the main goal of his trip.

Although Hotsujiji repeatedly emphasized that he and Hasukawa Norika could return to the ground first, and she could solve the problem of clearing the drainage channels.

But still the same.

The reason why Optics Valley Falcon stayed here was to be wary of possible shadows.

If Mitsutani Hayabusa and Hasukawa Norika all withdraw, leaving only Hotsujiji inside.

If she encounters a shadow, how sure is she that she can subdue it or even kill it?

Previously, Hotsujiji was able to kill the remnants of the shadow because of the props at hand.

In other words, the props contain fragments of the power of the Guanggu family.

But these power fragments have long been sucked away by the Optics Valley Falcon.

Now those things have become scrap metal.

You can't subdue the shadow with this rubbish.

Moreover, the drainage channels are so complicated that once Hotsuji Division is attacked, Mitsutani Hayabusa cannot even accurately locate the location of the attack.

By the time he spent half a day rushing there, the cucumbers and vegetables were already cold.

After thinking for a while, Optics Valley Falcon expressed his concerns.

Hotsujiji did not give a direct answer, but said that he would find a way when the time comes.

She is a shadow, and when faced with danger, there are always more solutions than difficulties.

Of course, in the eyes of Mitsuya Hayabusa, this kind of rhetoric is equivalent to a negative answer.

Mitsutani Hayabusa needs Hotsujiji.

Whether from a personal emotional point of view or from a practical application point of view, Hotsujiji is irreplaceable.

Her safety cannot be compromised.

Therefore, Optics Valley Falcon's attitude remains firm.

"I'm here to stay until this is over."

"And don't underestimate me too much."

"The protection of the Guanggu family can help me suppress the shadow."

"If there is an attack, I can guarantee that the one who turns into powder will definitely be the shadow."

"Once a collapse occurs, my strengthened body will not be easily hit."

"So what you have to do is not to worry about me, but to investigate the entire drainage channel as quickly as possible."

"Where does the main pipeline lead, where will the sewage be discharged, how many blocked areas there are, how to clear the blockage, and where each branch of the pipeline is ultimately connected."

"These must be made clear to provide sufficient assistance for our future plans."

Chapter 3 Sudden Shadow Attack

Hotsujiji stared at Mitsutani Hayabusa for a long time, and finally couldn't help but ask.

"So, are you serious?"

"If I stay by your side, I will be able to protect you even if you are in danger."

"If I leave, if something happens, this little maid alone won't be able to protect you."

"Have you...really thought about it?"

Hotsujiji confirmed again and again.

But no matter how she gave indirect warnings, Optics Valley Falcon's attitude remained firm.

Mitsutani Hayabusa always felt that they thought of him too weakly, whether it was Hasukawa Norika or Hotsujiji.

"I'm sure."

"I must state in advance that I am not going to die without thinking."

"I'm quite precious about my life."

"After all, if my life is gone, I won't be able to enjoy the blessings I have."

"So, don't worry."

Hotsujiji can't beat Mitsutani Hayabusa.

After shrugging, he said nothing more.

Control the shadow to disappear into the darkness deep in the passage at an extremely fast speed.

This time, Hasukawa Norika clearly saw the silhouette of Hotsujiji, and was amazed in her heart, feeling that the world is so big and full of wonders.

At the same time, Optics Valley Falcon became more mysterious in her eyes.

This sense of mystery deepened her psychological dependence and her desire to be loyal to him.

"Is that what the master said...a gadget for investigation?"

Fortunately, this sentence was not heard by Hotsujiji.

Otherwise, she will get into trouble again.

Optics Valley Falcon nodded.

"You can understand it as a very advanced unmanned detection equipment."

"With her here, it won't take long for us to have a structural diagram of the entire drainage channel."

Hasukawa Norika nodded as if she didn't understand.

Then asked.

"So what should we do now?"

"leave?"

"Or continue exploring?"

When Mitsutani Hayabusa and Hotsujiji communicated, they used encrypted communication to communicate directly in each other's consciousness.

Haskawa Norika naturally didn't know anything and looked confused.

Mitsutani Hayabusa briefly told her what he had agreed with Hotsujiji before.

Then, make a decision.

"On our side, continue deeper into the passage."

"On the one hand, it provides a good cover for the investigation companions. On the other hand, it can also see with one's own eyes the situation deep in the passage."

“It’s hard to see the whole story just by relying on hearsay.”

"In short, we cannot leave here before completing all explorations."

Hasukawa Norika knew that she could not influence Mitsutani Hayabusa's decision at all.

After pondering for a moment, he raised his guard and walked in front of the Optics Valley Falcon to explore the way.

The safety behind you is left to him.

This was the first time she trusted someone so much.

And Optics Valley Falcon will never betray her trust.

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In the deep drainage channel, one cannot feel the passage of direction and time.

Only the sticky sound of feet stepping on the water and mud echoed here.

At the beginning, the Optics Valley Falcon could still distinguish the north, south, east, and west, and how much time had passed.

And now, I don't even know where I am in Jixiang Village.

As for how much time had passed, he had no feeling at all.

After returning to the place where the gravel was blocked, the two of them rolled up their sleeves and cleaned up the gravel on the ground.

It was a hot summer day, and the ventilation of the drainage channel was extremely poor. Before the two of them had been working for a while, their breathing became rapid and they were sweating profusely.

After an unknown amount of time, the two finally found a gap that was barely big enough for one person to pass through.

The clothes of Mitsutani Hayabusa and Hasukawa Norika were also completely soaked.

Hasukawa Norika wiped the sweat from her forehead, took the water from Kotani Hayabusa, and replenished her body with water, and her fatigue was slightly relieved.

"Keep going." Optics Valley Falcon wiped the sweat from his chin with the back of his hand. After taking a swig of water, he raised his feet and moved forward: "The companion in charge of the investigation is waiting for us in front. "

Hasukawa Norika tugged on her collar to dissipate part of the heat accumulated in her chest, and then followed.

It's a pity that Ops Valley Falcon has no chance to appreciate the fragrant scene in the collar.

As the two of them went deeper, the surrounding air became more and more humid, and the temperature became colder.

The heat of summer is completely isolated from the outside.

Optics Valley Falcon only felt as if he was in the desolation of late autumn.

The vest soaked with sweat became cold in the cold environment.

I couldn't help but shudder a few times.

Hasukawa Norika next to her was also a little cold, and from time to time she could hear the sound of her teeth touching together.

call!

Suddenly!

The flame on the torch flickered violently!

A gust of extremely cold wind came towards me.

The coldness of winter shocked Guanggu Falcon's mind.

what's the situation?

Mitsutani Hayabusa quickly raised his hand to signal Hasukawa Norika to stop, and at the same time stretched the torch forward hard.

call!

Another biting cold wind!

This time, it was even bigger than before, almost blowing out the torch.

At the same time, the protection in Mitsuya Hayabusa's body was like a cat whose tail was stepped on, and its fur suddenly exploded!