The next morning, Chen Rui, who was in a daze, was awakened by Slee's knocking on the door.
"Master, Her Royal Highness Little Princess and Madam Athena are here!"
Chen Rui quickly put on his clothes. When he saw Athena and Alice outside the door, he was taken aback.
Athena was fully dressed in leather armor, wearing a space bracelet, and carrying her usual greatsword on her back. She looked like she was about to go on a long journey. Alice's big eyes were red and swollen. It was obvious that she had cried.
"Come in and sit down. What's wrong with you guys?" Chen Rui asked in surprise.
Athena walked forward and handed him a leather letter. She said, "This is your appointment letter as the mining officer. Princess Royal has agreed to my request. I'll go to Mountain Xilang with you."
"My sister is so annoying!" Alice said depressingly, "I had a big fight with her, but she still doesn't allow me to go with you guys!"
"You all know about the mining officer?" Chen Rui scratched his head. His purpose was aura. It would definitely be inconvenient for Athena to follow him. As for the Cloak Gang, he had already made arrangements. The members only knew that the leader went out to train secretly in order to fight Arux. The big and small affairs were left to Jesse and Didi.
"It was spread in the city yesterday afternoon." Alice nodded, "I know from my sister that this is all Joseph's doing. He must want to take revenge for the Sky Battle."
Chen Rui shook his head: Joseph's revenge is not only about the Sky Battle. However, even Royce wasn't clear about the situation at the mine. He just preliminarily analyzed that the bandits must be related to the Red Spirit Estate.
"Joseph, this bastard!" Athena clenched her fists angrily, "And Eren, they all want to kill Chen Rui!"
Chen Rui comforted, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. I have a friend who will protect me secretly. Athena, you don't have to go with me. Just stay with Alice in the Dark Moon City. "
"No, that place is too dangerous. I have to go with you!" Athena's attitude was very firm. "I've already decided. Whoever wants to stop me will have to step over my dead body! These are the exact words I said to the Eldest Princess. "
Chen Rui was shocked. Looking at the unswerving determination in those ruby-like eyes, he felt a certain string in his heart being plucked.
Alice also spoke, "Mountain Xilang isn't like other places. It has been harmed by underground demonic beasts for hundreds of years, and it's impossible to mine smoothly. There are also bandits nearby. It's one of the most dangerous areas in the Dark Moon. A few years ago, the previous mining officer, Tim, personally led a team to investigate the mine. As a result, more than a dozen people went missing, and even their bodies were not found! That's why you must let Athena accompany you. Otherwise, I will be even more worried. "
Alice's red eyes and serious expression made Chen Rui's heart warm up. He gently touched her head. This action was natural. Alice was stunned. Her face blushed, but she didn't struggle. She seemed to enjoy it. Chen Rui was stunned after he made the action. Slee, who was on the side, was even more shocked. There was another burst of strong worship.
Athena didn't have any special reaction. She just looked solemn and stared at his eyes closely. It made Chen Rui feel a strong pressure that had nothing to do with strength.
What is this called? Burden? Concern?
Perhaps, it would be 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?"
This sentence made Athena's serious eyes melt into joy and eagerness instantly, "Anytime!"
Chen Rui nodded, "Well, let's leave in a while. I'll get you some antidote. Let's ride the wyvern."
Alice proposed to ride the wyvern last time. Her eyes lit up when she heard the words, "Is the antidote developed?"
Chen Rui was afraid that there would be more problems, so he quickly explained, "It's just a temporary antidote. Only Higher Demon can use it. When the new antidote is developed, I will take you to ride the wyvern. Otherwise, you should work harder and become a Higher Demon as soon as possible."
"Forget it, let's wait for your new antidote." Alice said dejectedly. In terms of training, little loli had always been proud of laziness. The awakening of the black flame was all based on talent, and it had nothing to do with hard work.
Soon, Athena and Chen Rui came to the wyvern's nest that was temporarily built outside the laboratory. Mengda and Kegu had already put on the simple flying saddle. Slee tearfully sent his master and one of his future mistresses (at least the imp thought so) onto the wyvern.
Aldas, who had been staying in the secret room to study the black potion, suddenly rushed out. Without saying anything, he gave a bunch of bottles and jars to Chen Rui.
Chen Rui looked at the labels and knew that they were the strongest buff potions and poisons in the laboratory.
The dark elf looked at Chen Rui deeply, "Don't forget, you haven't finished what you promised me."
Chen Rui knew that Aldas was talking about his sister. However, the dark elf wasn't talking about his sister now. It was a kind of promise that he must come back alive.
Chen Rui nodded. Aldas only said that and hurried back to the laboratory without looking back.
Even Alice saw it, "Smelly master, why are you running so fast? A man with fragile feelings, are you afraid that others will see your tears? "
"You two must be safe!" Little loli waved to Chen Rui and Athena with red eyes, "Chen Rui, if you can come back alive, I can consider eloping with Athena with you …"
Chen Rui took a deep breath: She is clearly cursing me not to come back!
The wyvern flapped its wings and rose higher and higher.
Looking at Alice and Slee's figure that was getting smaller and smaller below, Chen Rui waved his hand gently. His eyes stayed at the palace's council hall for a moment, then he urged Mengda to fly forward and finally disappeared from Alice's sight.
Athena had always had a wish to become a dragon knight. Now that she could travel with Chen Rui, her wish was fulfilled, so she was in a good mood. Chen Rui had fully recovered his spirit power that was consumed by [Deep Analysis]. Through the communication between the wyvern and the Analytical Eyes, coupled with Athena's rich experience in controlling beasts, the first test drive was very successful.
The northeast of the Dark Moon Estate was the Red Spirit Estate, the southeast was the Blue Lava Estate, and the west was the most dangerous terrain with many mountains. After passing through the Xilang Mountain Range, the west was Town Leia which was the border with the Shadow Empire.
Originally, Town Leia was two fortresses that confronted each other. It had a long history and belonged to the Fallen Angel Empire and the Shadow Empire respectively. About two thousand years ago, when the Fallen Angel Emperor, Sakya. Lucifer, was in power, he once helped and benefited the Shadow Empire. The two countries signed a friendship agreement and lived in harmony for thousands of years. As a symbol of friendship, the fortresses of the two countries were dismantled and merged into Town Leia, which was shared by the two countries.
Jía once sent a caravan to the west to enter the Shadow Empire through Town Leia. However, thieves also appeared in the west, and they lost everything several times. In addition to Eren's "ineffective suppression", the Dark Moon could only trade with the Red Spirit or trade with the outside world through the Red Spirit Estate. The economic lifeline had always been controlled by the Red Spirit Estate.
"With this speed, we can reach Mountain Xilang in about two and a half days." The wind in the air was very strong, so Athena said loudly.
"Where are we camping at night?" It was naturally impossible to have a hotel for such a wild march, so they could only sleep in the open.
Athena had rich experience in controlling beasts and going out, "There is still a long way ahead. Try not to overdraft the wyvern's physical strength. We will rest once on the way and feed the wyvern. Then, we will rush to the black rainforest to rest before dark."
"Okay!" Chen Rui knew himself well. It was indeed a lot easier to travel with Athena. If he was alone, even with the magic map, he was afraid that it would take a lot of time.
When the night fell, the two arrived at the black rainforest as scheduled. Chen Rui remembered that when he first met Alice, the poisonous grass and flowers that he was fed came from this place.
The black rainforest was a standard forest area in the Demon Realm. It had a large area and was rich in herbs. The quality of the herbs was much higher than other places, but it was also full of various dangerous animals and plants.
Athena took Chen Rui to a leeward hillside with ease. The two wyverns rested beside the big tree on the hillside, which could also serve as a warning. There was a stream not far from the hillside, so it was convenient to get water.
"Tonight we will rest on this hillside. Alice and I also stayed here last time. It's safer." Athena took down the big sword on her back and sat down on a stone.
"Athena."
"What?"
"Thank you." Chen Rui said sincerely. Mountain Xilang was also dangerous for Athena, but she didn't hesitate and took the initiative to accompany him.
"We're friends. You don't have to say anything unnecessary." Athena shook her head and turned her face to the side.
It wasn't the first time that the two went out together, but Athena suddenly felt an inexplicable tension. When she thought that she might be alone with Chen Rui for a long time in the future, her heart beat faster. This kind of situation had never happened before.
"I know," Chen Rui scratched his head, "But I still want to thank you."
As soon as he finished his words, the big sword was unsheathed without any warning and blocked in front of Chen Rui. He was shocked — I'm just saying thank you. Why did you attack me?
Athena suddenly got up and carried the big sword. She walked toward the stream without looking back and left a sentence, "Okay! You're a man. Why are you being so wishy-washy! I'm going to find the prey! "
How would he know that she actually didn't want him to see her blush?
Athena returned to normal. After returning to the hillside with the two prey, she was surprised to see the tent set up by Chen Rui.
"What kind of tent is this? It's my first time seeing it. "
Chen Rui smiled and said, "This is called the Mountain Tent. I made it a few days ago with the help of Slee. I was just making it for fun, but I didn't expect to use it so soon."
In fact, these were originally some equipment that Chen Rui prepared in advance when he planned to go to the Silent Night Wetland. It just came in handy.
"This tent is good. It's convenient to put it away," Athena had rich experience in surviving in the wild. She saw the advantages of this tent at a glance. She put the cleaned prey next to the fire, "Is this also the work in the grand master's memory?"
"It's just a replica. It's a lot worse than the real thing." Chen Rui said vaguely, took the prey and took out the barbecue tools, "Right, where's your tent?"
"I don't need it. I'm used to it." Athena shook her head, "It's already dark. I'll keep watch later. You rest early after eating the barbecue. We'll set off early tomorrow morning."
Chen Rui was stunned. What is this? Let the woman keep watch while the man hides in the tent to rest?
"This tent is very big. It can sleep two people." As soon as Chen Rui said that, he realized that something was wrong and quickly changed his words, "I mean, we take turns to keep watch. One person keeps watch at night so that both of us can rest."
Athena's face was slightly red. Fortunately, it was not clear under the light of the fire. She shook her head and said, "No need. The last time Alice and I came here, it was like this. I'm now a Higher Demon. It's not safe here. It may be dangerous. You're not strong enough. Let me do it."
"A Higher Demon doesn't need to rest?"
How could Chen Rui let Athena work so hard alone? Besides, his current strength was not under her. Even if he lacked experience, he had enough vigilance and self-protection. He shook his head vigorously, "I'm not Alice. Did you forget that I have the ability to control animals? I can let Mengda and Kegu take turns to assist me. Their senses are sharper than mine. If you insist on keeping watch all night, then I won't sleep either. I'll accompany you like this. "
Athena saw that his attitude was so firm. She only felt an indescribable comfort in her heart. She didn't insist. Considering that the second half of the night in the jungle was more dangerous, she chose to rest for the first half of the night.
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