Steel steam and flame

When Lyle left, he left behind a well-marked and explained map of the Imperial History School. It marked the location of Shako’s dormitory in the school, the places he frequented, and his daily route in the school——

It seems that he stays in school all the time and rarely goes out. The facilities in the Imperial History School are relatively complete, and all aspects of daily life are satisfied. The fact that there is no need to go out may be one of the main reasons. In addition to the office buildings and laboratories required for research, the places that Shako often visited seemed to be the cafeteria, the school's library, and the school's internal buildings. The school's historical relics collection has become one of Manoma's famous places to visit.

Attached to the map is a simple information introducing the current situation in Shaco. On the one hand, he is still a student at the Imperial History School and needs to complete higher-level studies; on the other hand, he is also one of the researchers hired by the school, following a famous professor. His main research direction is ancient history, including ancient ruins, paleontology, etc.

At the end of the information, it is mentioned that the study of learning strange characters is not a research direction by default, but it actually exists. Shako is also engaged in research and study in related fields, and is currently valued by the Imperial History School. One of the main reasons is that he can decipher strange words.

As for the other reason, Cassia knew that it was the help from Hai. Whether it is the protection that has always existed around Shaco, or troubleshooting in the Imperial History School, or including promotions and various quotas in research, etc., it will be very easy for Haike to do it with the power in his hands. .

The Imperial History School is only one of the schools affiliated with the Theological Seminary. Each year's new students come from all regions of the empire, including both civilians and nobles. From this we can know the specifications of the historical school itself. This is similar to the Imperial Heavy Industry School. Without the many restrictions of theological schools and military schools, you can become a student if you meet the conditions. Compared with the other affiliated schools of the two, whether it is a history school or a heavy engineering school, the nature of the school itself is more diverse, and there are no many troubles in the aristocratic circle.

From another perspective, Cassia and Hai also hope that it will be more aristocratic. Whether it is protection or the operation of various things, once the set of rules of the nobility and family power are applied, it will be easier to achieve the goal. In terms of troubleshooting, it seems easier because there is an additional option of "if it doesn't work, let it turn into a corpse".

Cassia knew that Hai must have dealt with a lot of trouble over the years. Even these troubles are not even troubles in Cassia's own and Hai's perception. But considering that Shaco has not undergone surgery and is still an ordinary person, safety issues will not be easily guaranteed. Because it is too fragile, any collision may cause fragmentation.

After reading the map and information, Cassia finally breathed a sigh of relief when she returned to the lobby of the villa base. One of the results you most want to see is just keep doing it. Manoma is the capital of the empire, and the probability of being affected by war during war is very low. Most of the general headquarters of the four forces here are not just a bunch of decorated buildings, but their defensive capabilities are very powerful.

The only problem that needs attention is the chaos caused by war. Under the premise that the intensity of this chaos cannot be predicted, it is necessary to prepare a backup protection plan. Cassia has already thought of some solutions, but she just needs the cooperation and help of others.

Burn the information to ashes and flush it into underground sewers. The villa base is not far from the Imperial History School. Cassia, who planned to leave at 4 p.m., took advantage of the two or three hours in between to make preparations for the southern forest in advance. Delya has already prepared the corresponding things. The only thing missing now is a sturdy off-road vehicle to go to the forest after arriving at the forest border city.

I made a request to Lyle, and I’m sure I’ll be able to see the limo directly in the parking lot outside the airport when I arrive.

After sorting out the things in the villa base, Cassia set out on time at four o'clock in the afternoon, took a backpack and packed two sets of books as gifts, and added a pair of slightly thicker clothes to make herself look like a normal person. In the dark autumn evening, he went to the Imperial School of History. After using the identity tag prepared by Hai, the journey went very smoothly.

I thought it would take some time to find Shako, but with the mood of going and taking a look, Cassia walked to the main gate of the Historical Relics Collection Hall and already saw Shako who was about to go in. He was still holding the materials in his hand and there were other people around him. It seemed like he was going to the collection hall for an activity.

Just standing aside, Cassia locked in with sound wave pulses, and then entered without disturbing. Able to detect the protection network formed around Shako's frequented places and daily routes - seven members, three at the third level and four at the second level. The people chosen by Hai should all be from the Hill family. They are very good at concealment and disguise. At least they have been fully integrated into the daily atmosphere of the Imperial History School.

While visiting and waiting, the group of people finally dispersed when it was already dark outside, and the activities and meetings were finally over.

Shaco walked out of the collection hall with two other female members, but separated halfway and went to the library alone. Cassia was still following behind, blending into the few students walking around. Like Shako, her figure appeared under the light of street lights one after another, and then disappeared in the shadows.

At this moment, Cassia suddenly remembered that in the beginning, there seemed to be such a scene in the heavy engineering school life that she had longed for - the door was open at night, there were enough lights, there was no time limit, there were street lights on the way there, and there were also people with her. Generally, people who work hard will go to the library to read books and borrow needed materials. It's just that there were no libraries in the small town at that time. They were all square factory boxes. The only difference was that the tin sheds were painted in different colors. Boiler chimneys emit black smoke during the day and black smoke with sparks at night. The sky can lose its color, let alone other things.

After all, the dream has not come true, but it can be said that it has come true, but it has become a military school with no distinction between night and day and full of lights all day long. There is also no time limit. There are street lights on the way to and from, and there are people who work harder than me. They line up every day to write applications for firearms and ammunition, go to the training ground to practice shooting with various firearms, and hone their fighting and sword skills...

"Huh..." Cassia shook her head, always feeling that the gap between vision and reality seemed very small, but in fact it was extremely huge. He no longer thought about it and followed Shake into the library.

Silence fell, and apart from the muffled words of the staff, the only sounds that could be heard were footsteps with different tones and sounds. Shako's goal was very clear. It seemed that in order to understand the parts that he had not been able to understand in the historical relics collection hall, he quickly went to the corresponding area to find the corresponding information.

Silently reciting the numbers and names of the books, Shaco walked into the rows of bookshelves and quickly found the book he needed according to the number. She took it off, looked at the cover to make sure, and was about to go through the borrowing procedures when she discovered that on the other side, one row of bookshelves and two rows of books away, a man was looking at her with a smile.

Intuition gave Shake an inexplicable sense of familiarity. She looked at the man opposite him with slight doubts. Although that face did not have a corresponding name in her memory, as an intuition that was more effective than the perception of a high-level surgeon, it was still She guessed who the man looking at her was in the next moment.

Taking a deep breath and then exhaling, Shako nodded, smiled, and whispered, "Mr. Tussos, are you passing by this time because of work? It's been a long, long time since we last met."

"It's not just passing by. The work lasted for several years and was completely completed recently. Fortunately, the results were good. I got a rare break, so I came to see you." Cassia replied softly, patting her face again. , "Because of work, I made the necessary attire..."

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At ten o'clock in the morning the next day, a black limo was driving on the road. Through the front window, he could already see dozens of airships taking off and landing in front of him. The hum of the lifting device was isolated by the limo, but The vibrations in the air can still be detected by Cassia's keen sense.

"Thank you, Mr. Hai, for the Shaco matter."

"The translation of strange characters is worth this protection and investment." Hai did not answer directly, "Mr. Cassia, do you remember the dragon skeleton fossil from Brino in the gray area? The strange characters on it have been translated. , pointing to a cemetery within the empire. However, it seems that it was explored by high-level surgeons a few years ago, and nothing will be left behind."

"There are still memories." Cassia nodded, "Miss Shake's translator?"

Hai acquiesced, "There has been no more intelligence news about the southern forest in recent times. The polluted dragon species that went there were cleaned up the fastest among all extreme areas. There are also polluted second-category creatures running around." But no matter how you look at it, it is all intentional. The family has no more interest in the southern forest, and the members sent there are less than one-third of the other extreme areas."

"I just went to take a look, that's all. The same is true for other forces."

"The resistance and self-purification of the southern forest itself to pollution are higher than those in other regions, right?" Cassia gave his own explanation, "It is enough that there is pollution, and it does not require a lot. Besides, after going inside the forest, it is difficult to move around. It will become more convenient. If the pollution is really helpful, it is completely okay to transfer it."

The sound of the whistle from the front slightly interrupted the two's words. After a short silence, Cassia spoke as if saying goodbye, "I have a lot of things to thank Mr. Hai. But there are more things after that, I need to trouble you. Delya and the others will gradually move towards the empire, and the connection with the Flame Alliance can only be through you, Mr. Hai, as the node. In addition, if possible, the connection with Mr. Zero also needs to be maintained."

"Hmm... maybe we can find one more person who can cooperate, Ficino Medici from the Natural Society. We can try to contact him, if he doesn't change his mind."

Cassia sighed here, and the limousine also merged into the traffic heading to the parking lot, "There is also Xicia from the Flame Alliance. If Mr. Hai has the opportunity to meet her, I hope you can help me make up some courses. In In terms of cognition and thinking, I am not a good teacher.”

Hai accepted by default, and the limo entered the parking lot at the same time and quickly stopped. He said with a smile, "Mr. Cassia, I look forward to the next meeting with you. But next time, the information about you should be spread first. I think there will be many people looking forward to this step."

"This is not worth looking forward to, for me." Cassia opened the car door, "Perhaps, the coming of the Red Star is more worth looking forward to..."