The sun is high

Compared with the windless passengers who had gone through a rough time, the conditions of these participants who arrived in the afternoon when the meeting was about to begin were obviously in much better condition. Among them were some mages living in Merlinle and across the bay, as well as others. A small number of officials and nobles came from the Kingdom of Deland and other plain principalities.

Of course, there is also a mixed delegation of scholars composed of many different dwarf and elf clans, as well as a group of outstanding representatives trained by the major goblin chambers of commerce.

Xiuge even saw two representatives of the Sea Clan.

For most land residents, the concept of sea people is as far away and absurd as the black sun that suddenly appears in the sky.

Although these sparsely populated races have humanoid shapes and are as intelligent as other races, they have a body structure and a set of living habits and customs that are closely related to the ocean. They often live in seclusion in dangerous bays with rare human traces or far away from the land. Among the remote islands, and as far away as possible from those dangerous land residents.

Relying on their own racial specificity and extremely cautious and even conservative foreign strategies, the residents of the Sea Tribe have successfully continued in the fiercely competitive Van En.

However, the cost of this continuation is also very obvious.

The population of the Hai tribe is extremely limited, and the development of settlement areas is also restricted by various factors. The vast majority of Hai tribe residents know little about the concept of "city".

But they don't have too many complaints about it.

In order to ensure the continuation of the ethnic group and preserve the maximum freedom of the ethnic group as much as possible, the Hai people have implemented the philosophy of seclusion into all aspects of the ethnic group's life and development.

However, now, the rise of the black sun and the terrifying frenzy brewed by the "Color of Life" in the ocean have obviously posed a serious threat to this special civilization that relies on the ocean.

Faced with the catastrophe that could come at any time, the people of the Hai tribe obviously made their own choice again.

Looking at the strange body hidden under the wide cloak, Shuge, who had already sat down in the seat at the venue, suddenly let out a long sigh.

"Sea people...well, this is actually a general term. They are very similar to elves and dwarves. They are divided into various clans internally. And it is said that the basis for their division is not based on belief, but on the characteristics and specialties of different ethnic groups. .”

Wei Lin's eyes shone slightly. As a well-informed magic scholar, her understanding of these special Linhai residents was also very limited. It can be said that it was very rare to get such an opportunity to observe them up close.

Wei Lin originally wanted to say these words to Xiuge. This was a habit of hers, or in other words, a habit of her role as a "teacher".

In the past, whenever she started to introduce this knowledge, Xiuge would always start to concentrate immediately. However, this time, Wei Lin found that her student seemed to be a little absent-minded.

There was even a trace of obvious loss and sadness on his face.

So Wei Lin asked softly: "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing..."

Xiuge grinned stiffly.

He was quite impressed with the Sea Tribe people, because in his memory, this race was one of the settings he wrote down when he was building up his huge worldview.

They were originally supposed to be an optional race for players. However, many "big guys" in the project team believed that this race would definitely not be popular, and there was no need to increase the workload of original painting and modeling, so it was Delete it with a wave of your hand.

At that time, Xiuge didn't care about this matter.

After receiving the notification from the project team, he casually dragged the documents related to the Sea Race into the branch of the background worldview, and conveniently wrote a rough ending for this special race.

"In that dim and lightless era, this special race could not persist until the sun rose. They were just like ordinary people facing the huge waves of the tsunami, and they disappeared silently into the waves of chaos. middle."

Xiuge ended the already vague memories. He quietly watched the two representatives of the Sea Tribe and watched them walk to their exclusive seats under the guidance of the members of the Legal Committee.

After the two Sea Tribe people sat down, he turned his head and asked, "Do you think... these Sea Tribe people can persevere?"

This question seemed a bit confusing, but Wei Lin, who had witnessed the "Color of Life" and those strange sea beasts with her own eyes, quickly understood what Xiuge meant.

She looked at the two representatives of the Sea Tribe in the distance. They were obviously uneasy about the surrounding environment. They were observing their surroundings with great vigilance, as if there were some deep sea beasts hidden in the crowd.

After a moment, Weilin finished her thinking and gave her answer.

"If...if the people of the Hai tribe still insist on their current traditions and survival methods, they will probably have a very difficult time in the future."

Wei Lin stated her true thoughts: "They may be able to hide their settlement and avoid the search of the Black Sun Society, but after all, there is no way to avoid those ancient existences hidden in the ocean."

She paused and then said: "They are really too close to the ocean, and those beasts hiding in the ocean are not without intelligence. Maybe they can hide it for a while, but as long as there is some activity, they will definitely stay. Traces that can be detected...and they probably don't have the ability to confront those monsters head-on."

Shuge nodded.

He 100% agrees with the judgment given by Wei Lin. Although there are various signs that Van En today may not develop into the world two hundred years from now in his impression, but for the residents of the Sea Tribe, these problems are still It actually exists.

If they fail to make the right decisions and find ways to deal with those troubles and disasters, they will inevitably embark on the path of despair and destruction.

It was enough to stop the topic here. Xiuge quickly stabilized his thoughts, and then opened the meeting outline in front of him.

This meeting will last for several days, and every day there will be new issues that require discussion and voting by the participants.

In essence, this will also be a test for all participants - a mental and physical test.

As the participants took their seats one after another, the noisy venue finally gradually became quiet.

Night falls.

The huge and exquisite clock with a strange shape above the venue made a rhythmic sound. Then, three moons carved from flawless crystals slowly moved. With the sound of metal gears turning, the three moon shadows were originally independent and separated from each other. In the end it completely coincided.

In the legend of Van En, the pure, beautiful March goddess with the ability to predict the future often appears in front of her believers in three completely different images. When these three images merge into one, they return to one place. At this time, she will transform into the brightest, brightest and most tranquil moonlight.

Such brilliance is enough to reveal the direction of destiny to confused believers and help them make the most correct decision.

It is precisely because of such legends that sculptures and decorations with similar symbolic meanings always appear in conference venues of all sizes.

Clear, bright light fell on this huge venue.

Attendees basked in the light and bowed their heads in prayer during the last few moments before the meeting officially began.

…

This night seemed particularly gloomy.

Perhaps because of the further changes in the black sun, the already depressing night sky seemed even heavier.

All the sighs that people uttered after bowing their heads in fear seemed to have become rich oil paint, and were splashed into the sky by a malicious painter.

The warning directly issued by the Legal Committee has spread throughout Van'en in the shortest time. Except for those remote corners that even the Legal Committee cannot easily reach and some areas that are still in a state of chaos, all residents of Van'en Everyone already knows the news about the black sun's mutation.

Initially, not everyone believed the news.

The emergence of the Black Sun and the public activity of the Black Sun Society have had a considerable impact on the authority of the Legal Committee. Although so far, no one dares to directly question the Legal Committee in public, but in private, There has been a lot of gossip.

Some people who were very dissatisfied with the Legal Affairs Commission in the past did not take it seriously when they received relevant warnings. They even deliberately raised their heads in front of others to observe the sky and "bravely" looked directly at the huge patch of sky. shadow.

In the beginning, these people did not show any abnormality. This amazing behavior made them become "well-known figures" in their own small circles.

Luart, a young farmer living in a village in the Kingdom of Deland, is one of them.

He lived very close to a mage from the Legal Committee, so in the past, he always behaved obediently, trying every means to please the mage, and never dared to show any disrespect for the Legal Committee.

This makes him secretly always called the "stupid dog" kept by the Legal Committee.

This situation changed after the war began. The mage went to the front line with the army and never came back. The countryside where Luerte was located was not an important place, so there was no other legal committee for a long time. Members were replenished.

After the war came to an abrupt end, Lute changed his attitude towards life. He no longer wanted to be called a "stupid dog" by other villagers.

As a result, he transformed into a leader in attacking and abusing the Legal Committee in the countryside.

Today, after the elderly village chief announced the warning from the Legal Committee, Luert resolutely adopted a confrontational strategy. As a farmer, he always has to observe the weather. These days, he has also watched the weather. He had passed the black shadow in the sky countless times, so he didn't care about this warning.

In the village tavern after nightfall, Lute, who had been given the title of "Brave", stood on the table amidst the heckling of the other young people. He held a huge beer glass in his hand and looked at the surroundings, already a little drunk. The villagers shouted.

"Those mages are all cowards and liars! Look, this so-called warning may be followed by new taxes and fees, and you may be fined if you raise your head!"

"Luerte! If you say that again, be careful of someone snitching on you!"

"Tell a secret? What secret?"

Luerte laughed loudly under the influence of alcohol: "They actually don't bother to care about a place like ours. Look, there are still new mages being sent over... What's the Black Sun, the Black Sun Society? Do you want us to farm?"

The people gathered in the tavern were all acquaintances, so naturally there would be no spoiler informants coming out. People agreed one after another, and then there was a crash of wine glasses. Although these low-quality ales were not good, they were enough to stimulate their emotions. .

Lute originally wanted to burp, but he caught a glimpse of Jesse, a girl in the village who was as young as himself, staring at him at another wine table. She also drank two glasses of ale, and now her face turned pale. Red is evocative.

So Lute stopped his urge to hiccup, turned around slightly as if dancing, and said to the people around him: "Hey! Hey! Listen to me, is there anyone here who hasn't looked directly at me?" Have you ever passed the sun?"

Someone echoed: "I don't think so. The people here are very brave!"

"No... uh, I, I haven't yet."

A relatively honest-looking young man raised his hand timidly: "Of course, I don't really believe what the Legal Committee said, but what if?"

"What if? What if?"

Luerte bent down and glared at the young man: "Do you mean something should happen to me? Or should I get into trouble for looking directly at the sun? Huh?"

"No, no, no... I don't mean that, I really don't."

The young man was obviously not that good at words. Faced with Lute's doubts and questioning, he could only shake his head.

So Lute smiled and said: "Okay, you can come to the door of the windmill tomorrow morning. Anyone who doesn't want to be a coward, come together! I will take you to see the sky again. There will definitely be no problem!"

Alcohol gave people more reasons to be arrogant. In this way, they celebrated their brave actions during the day until late at night. After drinking and eating, and after filling their stomachs with ale, they supported each other and left the small room. tavern and returned to his home in the village.

As soon as Lute got home, he took off his shirt and lay naked on the bed.

Drunkness made him a little dizzy, and his head was filled with the red face of the young girl Jesse in the tavern. He had never really had close contact with a girl. Now, as long as he thinks of the other person's eyes, he will My body felt hot, and a strange impulse surged in my chest.

His heartbeat was a little too fast, so he straightened up and prepared to drink two glasses of water.

But at this moment, Luert suddenly caught something strange out of the corner of his eye. He was so excited that he quickly turned his head to look towards the other end of the house, only to see a group of strange shadows that seemed to be slowly shrinking. Into the corner.

The shape of the shadow looks like some kind of beast?

Some kind of beast with a somewhat slender body.