【Tangbai】Light

All eyes were on him.However, the white crow seemed to have closed its hearing to block those gossips, glanced at Tang lightly, and walked towards the instrument on its own.

Don didn't know what to say for a while.He just stood there blankly, until Fu Wen urged him to join the battle, and then he trotted a few steps to keep up with the white crow as if he had just woken up from a dream.

One of the great benefits of simulated combat is that it will not cause substantial damage except for some mental fatigue.Lie Yan returned to Tang's hands again, and with his boundless vitality, his spirit was recovering rapidly.

Familiar spiritual tentacles touched his shoulders from behind, and the icy coldness on the other end of his consciousness calmed his anger caused by the light before.

"White Crow, I..." Tang just opened his mouth, but the guide immediately silenced him.

"Don't ask too much." His voice was as cold as the first time, "Listen to me."

"……it is good."

He knew the teenager would give him the answer.

Don was startled when he opened his eyes. "White white crow! Why am I floating in the air!"

The ground under his feet is not the violent lava or the aurora he is familiar with, but a data space composed of countless 1s and 0s.Tang struggled in a panic because he couldn't step on the ground, but found that he couldn't touch anything.

Qiu Kui saw his embarrassment from the opposite side, "If you have never cooperated before, it's better not to lose face in front of Quanta."

"Is this... what you really look like?" Tang, who was mocked by Okra, forced himself to calm down and look around.The white crow appeared here because of him, and he couldn't let the white crow lose his trust in him.

"It's a special form that's only used when fighting." The white crow looked up coldly at the smiling Okra on the opposite side, "Do you still remember the operation of the legend of the little green hat?"

"Eh? Of course...why mention that?"

"Now you're the Little Green Riding Hood."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire spiritual world suddenly turned rapidly and emitted a burst of dazzling light, and Tang was so shaken that he closed his eyes unconsciously.When it opened again, it returned to the green grassland.A scene similar to the game interface appeared in front of his eyes, and even Okra and Jia Luo on the opposite side had blood streaks on their heads.Tang looked down at Lie Yan in his hand, and thoughtfully judged the attack power value for him.

There have been too many impossibilities in the white crow, and now Tang has been shocked to the point of numbness.He began to realize how shallow his understanding of this boy was, and how arrogant he was that made people laugh.

"Can I read the game description again?" Everything was so familiar that Tang almost forgot that this was the final battle, and he couldn't help making a joke to the invisible person.

"of course can."

What Lingtang didn't expect was that a window similar to the auxiliary interface really appeared in the air.Both Jia Luo and Okra have several small red spots on their bodies, and several light paths lead in their direction, the brightest one pointing directly at the center of Okra's eyebrows.

It is an action plan created by the guide with analytical ability.This cheating method was so obvious that Tang couldn't control the corners of his mouth, "I like it very much."

There was no response for a long time.There was a short laugh followed by a brief blank.

"Then make this two-player mode platinum."

"Okra, what should I do?" Jia Luo squinted his eyes to observe the change of Tang's expression, "The white crow seems to be very serious."

"It doesn't matter. Have you forgotten the original purpose of this battle?"

"Of course not." Jia Luo lowered his body to prepare for the battle, and the black double swords gathered in his hands, "Because we have already won."

"That's right." Okra smiled slightly, "From the moment he stepped into the arena, he completely lost himself."

The battle begins the moment the sun-covered prairie collides with the icy metal prison.Tang clearly felt the difference in Galo: he started to fight more as a sentry than before when he was completely besieged by Okra's violent rampage.Jia Luo is familiar with every trick of Tang, and the two swords in his hands are more flexible than one hand.But under the auxiliary perspective of the white crow, Jia Luo's movements are almost broken down into images in Tang Yan's eyes.

"Avoid if you have to. Reduce HP loss." White Crow's voice came to his mind, "In this state, Galo's output is not high, but his blood is thick. Don't fight him in a war of attrition. Refer to your battle with Zero Sound The method of the time, the best strategy is to storm to the end in one breath. It fits your style."

"You really have been watching!"

The white crow, who was accidentally punctured, ignored him.Tang stuck out his tongue inwardly, and almost regarded the spiritual connection as a chat channel.

"I went to look for Okra after I came back from the factory, but she just didn't tell me where you were. When the registration competition started, I wanted to find you but you disappeared. I had to cooperate with Guang and endure the harassment of the sentries who were chasing her. Do you have any idea how much I miss- woohoo!"

Jia Luo suddenly almost stabbed him from behind.

"White Crow, you did it on purpose!" Tang, who was barely dodging, broke out in a cold sweat.Blaming the white crow, Tang knew it was his fault for being too relaxed.He unconsciously had the illusion that he was still crouching on the sofa in the lounge, holding the handle and getting together with the boy.If the white crow hadn't given him the attack prompt within milliseconds, he would have been sent flying.

"My dodge rate is 100%." ​​The boy replied flatly, but the mental fluctuations of the connection betrayed his joyful emotions.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh?"He didn't have time to look back at the white crow's expression, but Tang could figure out that it was his proud expression every time he lost a game when he was frustrated and helpless to the boy.

Bullying yourself is so fun?Don thought angrily.Sooner or later, he will make the bird unable to fly.

Even though he hated it, Tang had to admit that he understood why the White Crow was the target of almost all the sentries.Although Lie Yan is a good sword, Tang actually never showed his true strength, and only acted with his own blood.However, an arrow similar to a beginner's tip appeared in front of his eyes, guiding him how to attack.Tang learned it quickly, and quickly got started. The big sword that was carrying a heavy weight before was now moving like the wind in his hand.

"It's so cool!" He cheered excitedly to the white crow in his mind after a backstab forced Jia Luo to step back, "It's really like a game!"

"That's right." A gunshot exploded above his head, "As long as it's a game, I won't lose."

The war between the Phantom Thief and the Queen started long ago when he was inextricably fighting.One of the reasons why Tang had the upper hand in the battle just now was that Okra could no longer concentrate on supporting Jia Luo—she was also too busy to take care of herself now.Unlike Guang, who is a purely auxiliary guide, White Crow still has a way to constantly harass Okra while giving instructions.Relying on its absolute speed advantage, the monster thief wiped out the lingering souls that kept entangled, and from time to time sharply flashed the dancing sickle.

"It's really a speed of progress that makes people want to applaud." No matter how fierce the white crow's offensive is, Okra still groans with a smile on his face, "He said that he has been to your spiritual world, but the previous attack was like a novice. .Could it be that you let him meet..."

"You didn't plan to use those souls, but directly launched a mental attack on me?" The white crow coldly shot Okra directly between the eyebrows to interrupt her.The attack was easily blocked as expected, "You know it won't work on me."

"Don't do that. I just want to reminisce about the old days." Even though the defense was tight, Okra did not take it lightly, "Or do you want me to tell him about the origin of your little bird?"

"If you insist on doing this..." The lens flashed a cold light, "I don't mind sending all the sentries in the entire tower to Hei."

"Even if I know nothing about the darkness, I still want to keep his ridiculous dream of being a hero. You are still too tender in terms of tactics, White Crow." Okra faced the gun without dodging, "Do you think I really want to win? "

"What do you want!" Bai Ya's hand holding the gun trembled.

"As long as we defeat us, I have sufficient reasons to apply to my superiors and transfer him to the Special Operations Department." Okra stroked the scythe with a hand, causing a burst of crackling lightning, "I believe that Guang will be looking forward to her brother. Contribute to us in her place."

"How can you conclude that he will agree?"

"Doesn't he want to be the strongest sentinel? I'll give him this chance." Okra proudly watched the white crow's expression gradually stiffen. "The records submitted by Fu Wen show that Tang checked the special operations department as soon as he entered the tower. Information. He had such an idea a long time ago, and I was just fulfilling his dream."

Crow shoots at her, but the bullet misses.

"You are afraid, White Crow. You are afraid that he will discover your true face and the secret of the tower, and that one day he will see through the truth and leave you." Okra scattered the black mist casually as if he had lost the ability to fight, " The most frightening thing is that you can't refuse him. You knew from the very beginning that this day would come, but you still let him go deeper into your territory step by step." The prison door behind opened, and those souls were dragged back by the invisible force with howls In the abyss, "Let's end like this. My goal has been achieved."

She finally made the last move, blocking the White Crow's retreat.

As soon as Okra finished speaking, Jia Luo's movements froze suddenly, and the flames pierced his chest.However, he didn't seem to be affected in any way. With a twist of his wrists, he slashed Tang's ribs fiercely with his sword.The huge impact knocked Lie Yan out of his hand, and Tang's whole body flew upside down and fell to the ground.

As if the severe pain of the soul leaving the body spread from all over the body, all five senses were lost, and Tang didn't even know if he still existed.However, in the darkness, a kind of coldness that was completely different from his own restless flames spread out and pulled him desperately, and Tang instinctively stretched out his hand—maybe it was just a conscious "hand", grabbing the invisible coldness , Suddenly his mind became clear, and he returned to his body again.Dou who regained consciousness subconsciously made a defensive posture.

"There is no need to continue." Jia Luo stopped his hands and threw the two swords back.The sword body turned into fragments and dissipated in the air.

"Why..." He barely got up from the ground enduring the severe pain, "I haven't lost yet!"

"Of course you didn't lose." Jia Luo smiled presumptuously, "We lost."

Don looked up in disbelief.

"It's what you said, a man should fight a duel in an upright manner. We cheated just now." Jia Luo was looking at Tang, but his eyes were not on Tang, but as if he was looking at another person through him, "As a first-time running-in Partner, the strength you have shown has surpassed us back then. Continuing to fight will not bring you any benefits, what you need can only be given by the real battlefield.”

"but……"

"No. 60 Eight Articles," Fu Wen's face suddenly appeared on the big screen in the air, startled him, "In order to ensure the fairness of the game and the authenticity of the simulated battle, the guide prohibits the use of pain shielding on the sentries."

The white crow stared at Okra, but the woman just fiddled with her nails and was indifferent to his anger.The world of data simulations fades away, and they come back to reality.

"S-level guide Qiukui, your actions have violated the rules of the group arena." Fu Wen's expression was very serious, "We are judged to be disqualified."

He turned his head to look at Tang, "B-rank Sentinel Tang, you have won this battle due to your opponent's foul."

"So... I really won?" Tang hadn't turned the corner yet.

"Yes." Fu Wen, who always had a straight face, showed a rare smile at this moment, "Congratulations, you are the first successful challenger since the two of them cooperated."

There was warm applause in the arena, and Tang even saw Hei Hua in the audience swallow a cheesecake in one gulp to celebrate, but ended up choking and coughing hard, while Ling Yin patted her on the back beside her.

"Not one." Although he felt that something was wrong, Tang first realized something, "We are together."

He looked back, the white crow behind him was not looking at him.The boy's eyes flashed with swords and swords as he confronted Okra.The red-haired fox in the woman's arms licked its paws, narrowed its eyes and wagged its big tail.

Why are you not happy about winning?Tang was puzzled.He scratched his head, and simply raised his arms to hug him up.

"What are you doing!" Bai Ya was startled by his sudden movement and froze all over.He couldn't step on the ground, so he could only struggle in vain in the air.

"Shouldn't you be happy to win!" The big boy's smile was brighter than the winter sun, "You said you want to hit platinum!"

Thousands of people cheered for their victory, but the young man didn't care, he only saw his only partner in his eyes.At that moment, the white crow suspected that he was disguising too well or his own ability was out of order, otherwise why would someone grow up in this muddy land without any impurities.

"...put me down." He sighed.

"Your face is so red." Tang, who was over excited, suddenly realized.

"It's cold." The white crow wrapped the scarf a few more times to cover most of his face, and returned to the appearance where only his eyes were exposed, "I'm leaving."

"Wait! I still have something to ask you!"

"Stay back, champion." Okra said suddenly.

"Eh? Didn't I win?" Don turned around with a puzzled look on his face.

"Of course. The battles during this period have shown me your strength. My sentry also favors you. As your superior, I extend a sincere invitation to you," she smiled slightly, "Your special operations department , are you interested?"

There was a moment of silence in the arena, and then cheers broke out like a tide.

"Join her!" Heihua yelled at the hall in the shape of a trumpet under the stage, "We need you!"

Don couldn't believe it.On the first day he arrived at the tower, he got the information from Fu Wen about the Special Operations Department: the department directly under the leadership of the head of the school, Qiu Kui, is an organization where a very small number of sentinels work together, and carry out various secret missions that are not announced to the public. .Hei Hua and Zero Yin are the best among them. Even his elder sister used to be a member of the Special Operations Department, but she temporarily retreated behind the scenes due to the interference of a series of recent missions.The special operations department is the proof of the strength of any sentinel and leader, and it is also an important foundation for the gumra to establish its prestige in the "tower".

Crow's name was not on that list, but Don knew he must be on it.Who else can shine brighter than him?

The venue gradually fell silent, and everyone was waiting for his reply.

"Undoubtedly, of course." Tang swallowed, clenched his hands into fists, and looked at Okra firmly, "But before that—"

"I will ask my guide."

He turned around and ran towards the direction the boy left without looking back.

——TBC——