Dereliction of duty · 90 years in the new calendar

It was already midnight when Xus and Zor noticed, so they didn't see the process, only the result before them.

First, the reason they would go out at night was a loud, eerie noise followed by a violent earthquake.

The shock was obvious, and unexpectedly, I was able to guess the approximate direction.

The experience of having lived in all kinds of conditions, good and bad, made both men calm and orderly.

The moon is good at night, and there are reflections from the snow, so the line of sight is quite good.

Those poor, sprawling tents can be seen every few hundred meters.

Xus: Still wondering if this direction is not very good.

The result was right.

Xus felt quite tired and couldn't just sit idly by.

At this time, the front has calmed down, and it can only be inferred from the last wreckage how much damage it has experienced.

Zolf: What what?

Don't bully me with your eyesight.

Xus' eyes are much sharper than ordinary people's. What he can see clearly doesn't mean that Zor can also.

Xus: Do you remember?months ago.

— There used to be a bunch of homeless kids living around here.

Zolf: ...Ah.

Aren't they later adopted by Sister Cyn? ……ah.

Xus: I don't mean to accuse you - it doesn't matter anymore.

No one used this place in the first place, and after they left, no one took care of it, so it has been drooping.

So you see, it's very shabby.

He inadvertently quickened his pace, and after waiting for more than ten seconds, Zor narrowed his eyes and suddenly realized.

Zolf: Since it doesn't matter, is it normal to be worn out?

——Is it related to the earthquake just now?

Xus: Mostly.

……

over there, isn't it?

Although the surface has been calm, there is no doubt that there are at least three people present.

Pointing, then he hissed, motioning to approach slowly.

They heard a yell.

This voice is not unfamiliar.

Sui: Give it back to me!

The two exchanged a look, and Xus had the advantage of speed, so he circled to the rear briskly and quietly.

This is the most conspicuous tent in the middle of a large area, and it is the only one that is lit.The light casts distinct shadows on the tent cloth.

It was the same as Xus' judgment, it was the two familiar ones, plus a child.

Xus made a curse with his left hand, and put his hand on the ground.

Pale white patterns are spreading, and the snow itself is also white, so it can't be seen clearly.

Zor on the opposite side nodded.

Flo: Why?

Are you eligible?

Lan: Stop arguing!It's annoying!

Accompanied by this reprimand, another big shock came.

This time it felt stronger because of the closeness.Considering the previous earthquake that even spread several miles away, this one is simply insignificant.

But enough to throw two people out of the tent.

Seeing the right timing, the patterns stretched out on the ground immediately became real, like a trap for animals.

Startled by this sudden turn of events, the cursing Sui stopped abruptly, and on the other hand, the stubborn Flood also kept silent and closed his mouth.

The light inside the tent went out, and the kid didn't intend to look outside.

Zolf: Oh, the "harvest" is good.

Should have a good meal tomorrow.

Xus: Don't make such ambiguous jokes.

So—would you mind talking to us?

It's been awkward for a month, so it's time to stop?

After seeing the people below clearly, although he regained his strength, he turned into a grumpy person again.

Sui: You two!

What are you doing!let me down!

The net woven with spiritual power varies from person to person, but Xus is very strong, so this net is also indestructible.

Sui who was trapped inside slapped the inner wall one after another, all these moves were futile.

Flo: Master Xus...

Xus: Not yet.

Calm down, both of you, until I figure out what's going on.

As he spoke, he spread his palms and made an upward movement.

The net and the prey inside floated up into the air, and finally it was a full floor away from the ground.

Flo: Bad, Master Xus.

This method is really despicable.

Xus: I never claimed to be a tall and noble person.

You say I'm mean, so go ahead and say whatever you want, until you're comfortable with it.

Borrowing the bright moonlight, Xus looked at the appearance of the two while talking.

Their clothes and hair were messy, no matter it was because they were caught by him, they had already had a few rounds of trouble before this.

The large Band-Aid on the side of Flood's neck wasn't doing its job, and the wound that was supposed to be covered was now exposed.

Not only that, but it was bleeding, indicating that it had been bitten not long ago.

Xus: (At the same time.)

(Sui's mouth was not wiped clean.)

(...)

Zor, I have a question for you.

Zolf: Oh?OK, you say.

Xus walked over to the big tall guy who was giggling.

The big and tall man is now unable to move an inch, in order to prevent the remaining patterns on the ground from continuing to penetrate.

Seeing him with a smirk and a naive look that didn't understand anything, Xus tilted his head slightly, smiled lightly, and hugged him with one hand.

Zolf: Huh?So proactive?

--Wow!pain!

He scratched Zor's back with his nails, hard enough that it went right through his clothes.