Love and passion, cutting up the wasteland

A sudden heavy rain poured down.

Everyone was panicked.

They had just stepped onto the opened waterway, and before they had taken a few steps forward, the dark clouds in the sky had already opened a hole, and rain poured down on the ground, and the water in all the ponds rose at a speed visible to the naked eye.

And the levee collapsed.

The clear and turbid water was completely mixed together.

Regardless of each other.

In fact, it was not that they had not been prepared for the sudden rain, but they were just lucky to see Shi Cha's caravan successfully swim across.

I was worried about missing this opportunity.

Fear of being left behind.

When the water is full, it will be full.

The depression lagoon starts from the center, and the accumulated water flows out and spreads throughout the area.

Like a wave.

All the swimmers who were still midway at this time were washed away, and the thousands of divided lakes that were originally well-proportioned turned into a vast ocean at this moment.

In the center of the depression lagoon is a large swamp, which is also the lowest location in the entire region. The so-called Lake Town is located here.

It rains heavily and the water rises, so it stands to reason that this is the place most affected by the tide.

But the entire town in the Depression Lagoon is actually built on an elevated platform. Its cornerstone is the oil production platform that was once made of steel. Even though it has gone through weather and frost, it is now just rust on the surface. The thick supports that penetrated into the ground remained motionless under the impact of the wind and waves carrying the lake water.

Like a standing giant.

"...Huh." The technology hunter stationed at the observation deck drank a glass of strong wine to warm up and exhaled, "Mr. Wolfe's prediction is indeed correct. It will rain again in the depression lagoon. Do we need to raise the platform?"

Wolfe is the chief mechanic stationed at the Depression Lagoon. He is best at predicting weather changes and the flow of wild beasts, and is highly respected by everyone in Lake Town.

Of course, as a mechanic, his actual main job is to interpret the excavated ancient relics and documents. However, for technology hunters, the former is more directly related to their lives and tasks, and attracts more attention.

"No need, we just need to release the flood." A companion beside him was monitoring the water level, "Notify the higher-ups, prepare... wait!"

He suddenly paused and shined the light into the turbulent lake.

at the same time.

There is no city wall in Lake Town, and there is no need for a city wall, but the harpoon turrets arranged here on the entire platform are also automatically aligned in the direction of the periphery.

They are rare double-row turrets that can fire two spear-like shells at the same time when activated. They can also fire alternately to increase arrow density and reduce cooling.

Hit by a hail of arrows.

It is no longer a matter of shooting into a sieve.

Any person, any army, will be completely beaten into pieces and buried under the sometimes calm and sometimes turbulent lake water.

Just, when the light shines on the lake.

Technology hunters see clearly.

"Fuck...how did they get here?"

What was floating on the lake was Lu Meng's caravan. They were only supported by the swimming of the pack animals connected with each other with iron chains, so that they were not destroyed by the wind and waves.

The castaways grabbed hold of the long rope at the end in horror.

Obviously, by the time they reached the halfway point, the rain had already poured down, but rising tide takes time after all: in this precious opportunity, only this caravan arrived at the Lake Town platform first.

On the other side, Shi Cha has already put up a common banner among caravan liaison rooms.

"Let them come up quickly." The technology hunters were also extremely surprised.

In the past, they would open the way for these caravans to come to Lake Town for trade when they went out.

This time, due to the orders from above, the technology hunters have not been on missions for a long time, and there is no way to talk about trade.

Unexpectedly.

There was actually a caravan that came through the wind and waves and swam by itself. I don't know whether they were brave people with high skills or just good luck.

And at this time.

Bo, who had swum to clear the way before, somehow disappeared.

In the town of Depression Lagoon, a pontoon was lowered from the platform to serve as a temporary dock.

Shi Cha rode a camel and stepped onto the platform, all wet and shivering.

of the entire caravan.

I'm afraid he was the weakest, and the wind and rain along the way made it very difficult.

But after all, he was also a person who could personally lead a business trip, and his will was quite strong. Shi Cha quickly cheered up and stepped forward to negotiate with the technology hunter who came to meet him.

"A third-level charter from the guild?" The leader of the technology hunters raised his eyebrows.

Although third-level franchisees are not the high-level core of the merchant guild, from the outside world, it is quite difficult and rare to be able to achieve this level.

After seeing Shi Cha give evidence, these technology hunters couldn't help but look up to him.

"Yes, I have been to the depression lagoon before. I don't know if I have any friends..." Shi Cha called him brothers, but he cursed in his heart: This is nothing, if you know that among the people behind, there is a group from A second-level licensed trader is truly remarkable.

Unfortunately, according to the instructions of the grand leader, they had to hide their whereabouts during this trip. Shi Cha also very wisely arranged an identity for each member in his own caravan. They could withstand inspection, but they could not borrow from each other. position of authority.

"Boss Shi's business is getting bigger and bigger," the team seemed to have a familiar and memorable tech hunter. He counted the number of pack animals and said, "It's getting late. This is not the place to chat. Let's go into the city first. We will entertain you..."

The rain was pouring down, and the drops hit people's bodies, which was painful like a needle.

It was not convenient to check under the heavy rain, and the other party was a member of the Merchant Guild, with a high status, so they had to give him face.

"Wait!"

But just as these tech hunters at the outpost were preparing for routine work, a stern shout came from behind them: "Everyone, stay!"

The previous tech hunter turned around and looked, and his original leisurely attitude disappeared instantly.

He stood up straight: "Yes!"

The tech hunters were loosely organized, but in this depression lagoon, there were two groups of people you had to obey - one of them was the newcomers, the city lord's personal guards, and the law enforcement team affiliated with the Watcher.

They may not be excellent hunters, but they are definitely the most powerful armed force here. They are responsible for discipline and order on weekdays, and they supervise the existence of ordinary technology hunters.

"Merchant Guild?" The uniforms of law enforcement hunters are different from those of ordinary members. Their raincoats are pure white instead of camouflage. This is because these people do not need to go out for adventure and duty like ordinary members.

The leader pushed away the outposts who were originally responsible for the inspection and looked at the caravan: "Where are you from, where are you going, have you passed... black scratches?"

The series of questions made Shi Cha a little confused, but before he could answer, he heard the law enforcement leader himself say: "Forget it, lock them up and ask them everything will be clear."

"Take it away!"

"Wait, brothers..." The one who stopped the law enforcement team was not someone else, but the technology hunter who was responsible for the inspection before, "Isn't this not good?"

Their depression lagoon attracted many merchants to trade because of its safety. Logistics turnover and import and export tariffs are also a source of income for the development of this town.

The caravan in front of them was of high status, and they finally climbed onto the platform in the wind and rain.

There has never been such a precedent of such a tough detention in Lake Town - the technology hunters knew that even if they fell into the hands of the law enforcement team, their fate might not be good, not to mention this group of outsiders.

The leader of the law enforcement hunters forced him back with just a glance, and then slowly said: "This is a special period... Everyone knows it."

"If everyone is involved, don't blame me for not reminding you."

The sentry turned pale.

He unconsciously made way.

Su Cheng sensed the oppression and change in the atmosphere, and his hand slowly placed on the handle of the machete behind him.

But even he didn't know what the use of drawing his sword was at this moment - people with his strength in this depression lagoon, not counting those who went out on missions, there were at least double-digit people.

In addition, even the most ordinary technology hunters can exert combat power equivalent to generals in other armies.

Not to mention the city defense facilities here, and the representative and symbolic significance of the depression lagoon itself as the base of the Southern Technology Hunter.

Fighting it with force.

It is undoubtedly a stupid idea.

Because the gap is too big, Su Cheng never thought of taking the newly acquainted leader into consideration from the beginning.

In his opinion, no matter how many people are added, the balance cannot be turned. The subconscious action of this warrior now is just not to sit and wait for death and be slaughtered.

Shi Cha was a little flustered.

He keenly noticed the key words in the other party's words... Black scratches?

What does this have to do with black scratches?

As a caravan departing from the North United City, they did pass through the black scratches, but because they were well prepared, the supplies were not consumed, and they hired warriors, they no longer needed to seek protection from technology hunters... He didn't even enter the city.

But listen to what the other party said.

These law enforcement teams seem to be looking for people from the black scratches.

And they are very concerned.

Even afraid.

Just as the law enforcement team surrounded them and were about to take action under the blockade of the harpoon turret, Shi Cha suddenly remembered something and shouted, "Wait a minute, we haven't been to Black Scratches... We are from Shandi!"

"... Shandi?"

In the past merchant routes, Shandi Grassland was indeed a favorite transit station for the merchant guild. If you choose to go south through here, it is indeed far away from the Black Scratches Town in the east.

There is no possibility of intersection.

However, when Shi Cha said this place name, both the tough law enforcement team and the sentinel technology hunter who had spoken for them before, a strange expression appeared on their faces at the same time.

It was as if this word, although different from Black Scratches, was a taboo on another level.

"... No matter where you come from, you will know everything when you are taken back." After a moment of surprise, the law enforcement hunter still wanted to take action.

"You mean, you are from 'Shan'." At this time, another voice in the crowd interrupted him, "From the grassland that experienced the beast disaster?"

The law enforcement hunter changed his face: "Lu Dai, why are you here to join in the fun!"

The person who came was not like the members of the technology hunters who all wore raincoats. She was wearing a bachelor's uniform and holding an umbrella. She poked her head out from under the water curtain, revealing her small head and delicate face.

It was a female apprentice.

"It's not that I want to join in the fun." Lu Dai tilted his head, his braid hanging down, "They said they came from Shandi... This is impossible, unless the teacher made a mistake."

"But the teacher never makes mistakes."

"In that case, then get out of the way."

The law enforcement hunter watched as the female apprentice gradually walked towards the caravan group. He was holding a crossbow in his hand and his physique was even thicker, but he seemed to dare not step forward to stop the other party.

Just because Ludai is a mechanic's apprentice.

As I just said, there are two types of people in the depression lagoon that must not be offended.

One is their law enforcement team.

The second is the mechanics here.

They are usually aloof and indifferent to world affairs, but if there is a conflict over something, even violent armed forces like the law enforcement team will not dare to argue or offend them.

"No, in that case, then I will take them away and leave it to the teacher to decide. He will definitely be interested." Lu Dai looked at Izuku's beast of burden like a curious little girl, but her sight was precise He glanced at the biological characteristics used to identify the species of the group, "This is the camel raised by the Baimei clan. I heard that they never take it out... It is really possible that you are from Shandi."

In the team, the animal trainer Cone broke into a cold sweat when he heard this.

This was the first time that he saw a person who was not a wandering tribe or an animal tamer, who could identify the herds in Shandi so quickly, and even the tribe that raised them could tell them so clearly.

"Anyway, come with me." Lu Dai waved and walked towards the city. The members of the law enforcement team were divided into two rows by the rain thrown by her umbrella, but she didn't seem to care about their opinions, as if she was arbitrary. The decision was a no-brainer.

The lead law enforcement hunter had his finger on the trigger, but then let it go.

Couldn't stop it.

To explain why, the teacher the other party mentioned was none other than Wolfe.

Chief Mechanic of Swamp Lagoon.

And Lu Dai, although he has not yet gone to the end of the world to study, is his most favorite disciple.

On the other side, Shi Cha was overjoyed by this sudden change and turning point.

The decision of the grand leader was indeed correct... Now it seems that when the two sides merge into one place, they are not protecting the other party, but themselves.

If he hadn't met the Grand Master.

Just tell the truth.

At this moment, the law enforcement team from the depression lagoon detained him indiscriminately.

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"After so many years," Bo stroked the rusty walls and fences, "there are still loopholes in their inspections here."

Behind her was Chad, who had just climbed out of a hidden pipe.

"After all, the original purpose of this place was not as a military fortress." A familiar voice sounded from the front, "With the abandonment of drilling and the death of old workers, no one wants to remember or mention many places anymore, right?"

The young man with white hair and long clothes looked at them.

Lu Meng has been waiting for a long time.