The next morning, Chen Rui, who was in a drowsy sleep, was awakened by Sli's knock on the door.
"Master, Her Highness the Little Princess and Lord Athena are here!"
Chen Rui quickly got dressed, and was surprised when he saw Athena and Alice outside the door.
Athena was dressed in leather armor, wearing a space bracelet, and carrying the usual giant sword, as if she was about to travel far; while Alice's big eyes were red and swollen, obviously crying.
"Come in and sit down, what's the matter with you?" Chen Rui asked in surprise.
Athena stepped forward, handed him a piece of paper, and said, "This is your letter of appointment as a mine officer. The eldest princess has agreed to my request. I will go to Xilang Mountain with you."
"My sister is disgusting!" Alice said depressingly: "I had a big fight with her, but in the end I'm still not allowed to go with you!"
"You all know about the mining officer?" Chen Rui scratched his head, his purpose was spiritual energy, and it would definitely be inconvenient for Athena to follow. As for the Cloak Club, he had already made arrangements. The members only knew that the leader was going out to practice secretly in order to fight Araux, and Jess and Didi would handle all matters.
"The news spread in the city yesterday afternoon," Alice nodded. "I know from my sister that this incident was all caused by Joseph, and it must be because he wants to take revenge on Air Sports."
Chen Rui shook his head: Joseph wants revenge, not just air competitions. However, even Royce didn't know much about the situation in the mine. It was only a preliminary analysis that the thieves must be related to the Chiyou territory.
"Joseph, bastard!" Athena clenched her fists angrily: "And Alan, they all want to kill Chen Rui!"
Chen Rui comforted: "Don't worry, I'll be fine. A friend will secretly protect me. Athena, you don't have to go with me, just stay with Alice in Dark Moon City."
"No, it's too dangerous there, I have to go with you!" Athena was very firm, "I have already decided that anyone who wants to stop me will step over my corpse! This is what I told Her Highness the Eldest Princess Exact words."
Chen Rui's heart was shocked. Looking at the determination in those ruby-like eyes, he felt a certain string in his heart being plucked.
Alice also spoke up: "Xilang Mountain is no different than other places. It has been affected by underground monsters for hundreds of years, and it cannot be mined smoothly. There are bandits running rampant nearby. It is one of the most dangerous places in the Dark Moon. A few years ago, Tim, the former mining officer, personally led a team to investigate the mine, but a dozen people were all missing, and now even the bodies have not been found! So you must ask Athena to accompany you, otherwise people will be even more worried."
Alice's red eyes and serious expression made Chen Rui's heart warm, and he touched her head lightly. Very useful. After Chen Rui made the move, he was also stunned, and the heart of Sli who was beside him was even more turbulent, and there was another continuous burst of strong worship.
Athena didn't have any special reaction, but stared into his eyes with a serious face, which made Chen Rui feel a strong pressure that had nothing to do with strength.
What is it called? drag? care
Perhaps it is more accurate to use the word "fetter".
Chen Rui suddenly thought of the name of an old song "With You Along the Way", and took a deep breath.
"Athena, when can you leave?"
These words made Athena's serious eyes instantly melt into joyful eagerness: "Anytime!"
Chen Rui nodded: "Okay, let's go in a while, I'll get you some antidote, let's go by Wyvern."
Alice proposed to ride a wyvern to the sky last time, her eyes lit up when she heard that, "An antidote has been researched?"
Chen Ruisheng was afraid that there would be extra problems, so he quickly explained: "It's just a temporary researched antidote, which can only be used by high-level demons. After the new antidote is researched, I will take you on a flying dragon. If you work hard, you will become a demon as soon as possible." High-ranking demon."
"Forget it, let's wait for your new antidote." Alice said discouragedly. In terms of practice, little Lolita has always been proud of being lazy, and the awakening of the Black Flame is all about talent and has nothing to do with hard work.
Soon, Athena and Chen Rui came to the temporary flying dragon lair outside the laboratory. Meng Da and Ke Gu had already put on simple flying saddles. I think so) to the flying dragon.
Ardas, who had been staying in the secret room to study the black potion but didn't show up, suddenly rushed out, without saying a word, and stuffed a bunch of bottles and cans to Chen Rui.
When Chen Rui looked at those labels, he knew that they were the strongest buff potions and poisons in the laboratory.
The dark elf took a deep look at Chen Rui: "Don't forget, you haven't finished what you promised me."
Chen Rui knew that Aldas was talking about his sister, but what the Dark Elf said about it was not because of his sister, but a promise that he must come back alive.
Chen Rui nodded, Aldas just said this, and hurried back to the laboratory without looking back.
Even Alice could see it: "Master Fart, why are you running so fast? A man with weak emotions, afraid that others will see your tears?"
"You two must be safe and sound!" Little Lolita waved to Chen Rui and Athena with red eyes: "Chen Rui, if you can come back alive, she can consider elope with you with Athena …”
Chen Rui gasped: This is clearly a curse that I can't come back!
The Wyvern flapped its wings and rose higher and higher.
Seeing the smaller and smaller figures of Alice and Sly below, Chen Rui waved his hand lightly, his eyes stayed in the palace's meeting room for a moment, and urged Meng Da to fly forward, and finally disappeared in Alice's sight .
Athena has always had the wish to become a dragon knight, and now that she is able to walk with Chen Rui again, it can be said that her wish has been fulfilled and she is in a good mood. Chen Rui's mental power lost due to in-depth analysis has fully recovered. Through the communication with the Wyvern through the Eye of Analysis, coupled with Athena's rich experience in controlling beasts, the first test drive was very successful.
To the northeast of the Dark Moon Territory is the Chiyou Territory, to the southeast is the Blue Melt Territory, and to the west is the most dangerous terrain, with many high mountains passing through the Xilang Mountains, and to the west is Leia Town, which borders the Shadow Empire.
Originally, the town of Leia was two opposing fortresses with a long history, belonging to the Fallen Angel Empire and the Shadow Empire. About 2,000 years ago, Sakya, the then Emperor of the Fallen Angels. During the reign of Lucifer, he had mutual assistance and mutual benefit with the Shadow Empire. The two countries signed a friendly agreement and lived in harmony for ten thousand years. As a symbol of friendship, the fortresses of the two countries were also dismantled and merged into the town of Leia, which is shared by the two countries.
Shea once sent a caravan to the west, intending to enter the Shadow Empire through the town of Leia, but thieves also appeared in the west, and they lost everything several times. In addition, Alan "was unable to destroy", so Dark Moon could only To trade with Chiyou, or to trade with the outside world through the only channel of Chiyou, the economic lifeline has always been controlled by Chiyou's territory.
"At this speed, we will be able to reach Mount Xilang in about two and a half days." The wind in the air was strong, Athena said loudly.
"Where to camp at night?" Naturally, this kind of field march cannot have a hotel, so they can only sleep in the open.
Athena has rich experience in beast control and going out: "There is still a long way to go, try not to overdraw the physical strength of the bipedal dragon, let's take a rest on the road, feed the flying dragon, and then rush to the rainy jungle to rest before dark. "
"Okay!" Chen Rui is self-aware, and it is indeed much easier to have Athena go with him. If he is alone, even if he holds the magic map, it will take a lot of time.
When night fell, the two arrived in the rainy forest as scheduled. Chen Rui remembered that when he first met Alice, the poisonous plants and flowers he was fed came from this place.
The Rainy Forest is a standard forest area of the Devil Realm. It has a large area and is rich in medicinal herbs. The quality of the medicinal herbs is much higher than other places, but it is also full of various dangerous animals and plants.
Athena took Chen Rui to a leeward hillside with ease, and the two bipedal dragons rested beside the big tree above the hillside, which could also serve as a warning. Not far down the hillside was a stream, which was very convenient to fetch water.
"We'll rest on this hillside tonight. Alice and I were also here last time. It's safer." Athena took off the big sword behind her and sat down on a rock.
"Athena."
"What?"
"Thank you." Chen Rui said sincerely, Xilang Mountain was equally dangerous to Athena, but she took the initiative to accompany her without any hesitation.
"We are friends, so there is no need to talk about it." Athena shook her head and glanced away.
It was not the first time for the two of them to go out together, but Athena suddenly felt an inexplicable nervousness. Thinking that she might be alone with Chen Rui for a long time in the future, her heart beat a little faster. This kind of situation has never happened before of.
"I know," Chen Rui scratched his head, "but I still want to thank you."
As soon as the words were finished, there was a "hoo", the big sword came out of its sheath without warning, and it lay in front of Chen Rui's eyes, which startled him a lot - just to say thank you, why did you provoke your old man to use the sword
Athena suddenly got up, picked up the big sword, walked towards the stream without looking back, and said: "Okay! I'm a big man, what are mothers and mothers doing! I'm looking for prey!"
How could someone know that, in fact, they just didn't want him to blush.
Athena returned to normal state, and after returning to the hillside with two prey, she was surprised to see the tent that Chen Rui had set up.
"What kind of tent is this? This is the first time I've seen it."
Chen Rui said with a smile: "This is called an alpine tent. I made it with Sli's help a few days ago. It was just for fun, but I didn't expect it to be used so soon."
In fact, these were some equipment that Chen Rui planned to go to Youye Wetland to prepare in advance, and they just came in handy.
"This tent is good, and it's very convenient to put away." Athena has rich experience in field survival, and she can see the advantages of this tent at a glance. Works in memory?"
"It's just an imitation, and it's far from the real thing." Chen Rui said vaguely, took the prey, and took out the barbecue tools, "By the way, where's your tent?"
"I don't need it, I'm used to it." Athena shook her head, "It's already dark, and I'll come to watch the night later. After eating the barbecue, you should go to bed early, and we will set off tomorrow morning."
Chen Rui was startled, what is this called? Let women stay vigil and men hide in tents to rest
"This tent is very big, and it can sleep two people." As soon as Chen Rui said something wrong, he quickly changed his words: "I mean, we will take turns to guard, and one person will sleep in the middle of the night, so that both of them can get a rest."
Athena's face was reddish, but fortunately she couldn't see clearly under the firelight, she shook her head and said, "No, it's like this last time I came here with Alice, I'm a high-level demon now, it's not safe here, it might be dangerous , you are not strong enough, let me do it."
"A high-level demon doesn't need to rest?"
Why is Chen Rui willing to let Athena work so hard by herself? Besides, his current strength is not inferior to hers. Even if he lacks a little experience, he has more than enough vigilance and self-protection. He shook his head vigorously: "I'm not Alice, don't you forget Do I have the ability to control beasts? I can let Mengda and Kegu take turns to assist me in vigilance. Their senses are more sensitive than mine. If you insist on keeping watch all night alone, then I won’t sleep, just stay with you like this Bar."
Seeing his resolute attitude, Athena felt an indescribable comfort in her heart, and she didn't insist anymore. Considering that the second half of the night in the jungle was more dangerous, she chose to rest in the first half of the night.