Brave World, I report to the police station in red at the beginning

The other end of the communicator fell into a brief silence after Li Mengyu's voice.

In fact, they were not silent, they were talking in low voices.

The sound of the two little guys whispering to each other on the other side could be transmitted through the communicator.

"Is this Li Mengyu's voice? It's been so long since I last heard it, I can hardly remember it..."

Iyoshima An's few short words directly hurt Li Mengyu's fragile little heart on the other end of the communicator.

In fact, this is a normal behavior. It's Nogi Wakaba and Kamisato Hinata who have not seen each other for more than five years and judged that it was Li Mengyu just by the voice that has problems.

Even though I don't quite remember the sound, at least I pronounced the name completely, right?

During the initial period, the title "mentor" was used instead, not only because it was more like learning magic in the traditional sense, but also because the name was incoherent.

Li Mengyu actually wanted to hear what else they wanted to talk about, so he deliberately didn't remind them. After all, he seemed to be the only one in the room who could hear such a subtle sound, so he was not afraid of social failure.

"I remember you had his recordings on your phone, didn't you? The ones you said you secretly recorded when you were still in the ward... Didn't Qian Jing ask you to make a copy last time?"

Kamisato Hinata's voice seemed to reveal something extraordinary.

"A recording is a recording. There are still many differences. Now it feels so much like a dream that I can't tell the difference."

Li Mengyu really didn't know whether to cry or laugh, these guys...

"Hinata? Hinata, are you still there?"

Nogi Wakaba, who couldn't hear those subtle sounds, moved closer with some concern. Because the pause time was too long, she even suspected that there was something wrong with the communicator and wanted to repair it physically.

"Ahem... it's really here, Ruoye, we seem to have a little bit of network connection just now... No no no, the signal was fluctuating, it's fine now."

Where does the satellite phone get its internet connection? I almost let it slip.

"How are you, Ruoye?"

Maybe he hasn't thought of what to say yet, so he just ignored Li Mengyu for the time being. Anyway, Li Mengyu wouldn't be angry.

"Me? I'm fine... Come to think of it, I still have to report to you."

"Report... Is there something wrong with Suwa?!"

Kamisato Hinata's voice couldn't help but rise a few notches. Generally speaking, if Nogi Wakaba used the word "report", it meant that this part of the conversation had to be conveyed to the shrine truthfully.

This conversation is not only for friends, but also for Kamisato Hinata Miko, who is the actual ruler of the current shrine.

"Suwa is fine. The situation here is much better than we expected. What Utano said before that they don't need the supplies from Shikoku is not just talk. The number of survivors left should be the largest outside of Shikoku, but even so, they can be self-sufficient."

"Then what is the reason..."

If there was no problem with Suwa, then Kamisato Hinata would have no idea what Nogi Wakaba was going to report.

"It's about those stardust."

"Speaking of stardust, the monster formed by the stardust that was gathered together before has now been officially named Vertex."

"Vertex..." Nogi Wakaba clenched his fists, and felt more certain about what Xiaojun had said before.

Unless one has the ability to predict the future, how could a name like this, which was decided on at the last minute, be so accurate?

"In that case, what I want to tell you, Hinata, is that we must raise the threat level of Vertex to the highest level."

"…Are you sure? Ruoye."

Her voice also became a little more serious.

Although Vertex and Stardust have dealt a huge blow to the existing human society, due to the existence of the heroes, those Vertexes are no match for the heroes within a certain range and are vulnerable.

Therefore, usually within the scope of the city that the brave can take care of, the threat level of these guys is actually not high. If it were not for the direct provision of supplies by the sacred tree, they would even be ranked behind how to keep the surviving survivors well fed and clothed.

But now, with just one word from Nogi Wakaba, those monsters have been elevated to a level that is directly related to the survival of mankind.

This might cause panic among the survivors, so even though Kamisato Hinata believed in his best friend without reservation, he had to ask clearly at this moment.

"They attacked me more than once on my way to Suwa. They evolved again. During this time, Vertex, which was even larger and more deadly than before, appeared. Although they were still no match for us, I can be sure that...they can continue to evolve."

"…How could this happen?"

Such news is like telling them that the peaceful life that they have finally stabilized and in a sense is about to be disrupted again. It is normal for them to find it difficult to accept it for a while.

"What Ruoye said is true. I was nearby at the time... I happened to have taken some photos of the moment on my phone. When Ruoye comes back, I'll ask her to take them with her so that they can be used as a reference for you."

Li Mengyu's voice undoubtedly put another nail in the lid that was already closed. It seemed inevitable that the threat level would increase.

Issuing such an order means that the things that need to be solved and the government affairs that need to be revised will increase by dozens of times. It seems that I will have to stay up late again in the next few days.

Kamisato Hinata scratched her hair in distress. Although she was not bald yet, she felt that in the near future, the fate of being bald would befall her.

"Big brother, are you coming back with me?"

As long as this guy says he's coming back, just let him do everything.

Now, Kamisato Hinata will only start addressing him as "big brother" when she wants to trick him.

But perhaps because of her age, she felt a little uncomfortable when she said it. Similarly, Li Mengyu felt something strange listening to her, especially from the way other people in the room looked at him.

If I had known about the communication, I would have had sex with Nogi Wakaba quietly and alone.

"I'm not coming back... for now. I heard from Ruoye that Chikage went to Hokkaido, right?"

There was a pause on the other end of the line.

"I see... It's not surprising... Because we haven't established communication yet, she doesn't know you're back yet. In order to find someone... She should stay there for 10 days or half a month. Although time is not urgent, if you are in a hurry, please hurry up."

The guy in the conversation wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Aba Aba."

Chapter 163: A Title Without a Title

"It sounds like Mr. Li and Miss Xiaojun are...leaving too?"

After the communication ended, Fujimori Mizu couldn't help but ask.

It's not that I have any bad thoughts towards the two of you, it's just that it's rare, rare that after that disaster, other, unfamiliar faces appeared in Suwa.

Even though we haven't been together for a very long time, it's okay to call us "friends" now, right?

Moreover, from what we heard, we could also learn that the direction Li Mengyu and his companions chose to go was not the four most stable and prosperous countries, but Hokkaido, which has the most difficult conditions among all known regions.

Even though she knew that Li Mengyu and Xiaojun were not ordinary people, she couldn't help but worry.

Of course, there is also a little thought of wanting Li Mengyu and Xiaojun to stay.

Because this way, Ge Ye can relax a little and have fewer days of tense nerves.

And according to the oracle she received, as long as the man in front of her stayed, no matter what kind of evil or suffering it was, it would be solved.

The crisis will no longer exist, and everyone in Suwa can achieve happiness...or something.

"We were going to leave anyway... I didn't mean to say that your hospitality was bad. Xiaojun and I are very satisfied with everything here."

Because she was in the weak shrine maiden costume, Li Mengyu wouldn't feel any subtle sense of incongruity even if she touched the short-haired brown girl's head at this moment.

"Ahahaha, it's not like we're not coming back. Don't look like you're about to cry, Xiao Shuidu."

There was soothing power in the words, and Fujimori Mizuto felt much better.

"If you need me, no matter where I am, I can come over at any time. I promise you."

It looks just like the scumbags in the old days who cheated on girls.

"I remember a saying, don't you? The separation now is for a better goodbye."

It seems that Li Mengyu can keep talking until lunch.

"We're not leaving now..."

Xiaojun covered his face.

How should I put it? After spending a long time with this guy, I always feel that even my own personality has been affected. It’s not that I’m speechless more often recently.

But in fact, this kind of emotion has little to do with when you leave. As long as there is the concept of parting, whether you leave after one day or a year... you will have this feeling, right?

Xiaojun knew this too, he said that only because he felt a little jealous when he saw Li Mengyu touching Fujimori Mizuto's head.

"Come to think of it, it seems like you didn't say when you're leaving."

After being reminded by her, Li Mengyu closed her hands in sudden realization.

Have you really not thought through your relationship?

"I'm definitely not leaving today..."

Even though he didn't say it, doesn't that expression make it seem like he's leaving tomorrow?

After all, Nogi-san will also be leaving for Shikoku tomorrow, so it’s a good opportunity for us to leave together.

'Is it going to be quiet again?'

Shiratori Utano scratched his cheek helplessly. He finally found a like-minded companion who shared the same passion for agriculture as him... probably.

In this case, at least you should finish what you want to do in advance.

"Hehe~ Then let Shui and I take full responsibility for today's lunch. Refuse to Li's help."

She hugged Fujimori Mizuto, who still looked a little lonely.

"Oh! I am 1000% motivated now!"

Although no one knew why the topic turned to this again, no one raised any questions at this moment.

……

"How should I put it? It's really, as expected?"

Buckwheat! Buckwheat! Buckwheat again!

It’s a feast made with buckwheat as the main ingredient, but the most eye-catching one is still the “bowl” of soba noodles, right?

Calling it a bowl is actually a bit too subtle, it's already a basin.

However, the burning fighting spirit in Shiratori Geye's eyes made it impossible for Li Mengyu to refuse.

He still hasn't given up the idea of ​​getting Li Mengyu into the Buckwheat Cult. In fact, as the deadline approaches, he's even more motivated.

Li Mengyu originally wanted to ask for help. Although he was not unable to finish the meal... but if he really finished this amount, he would not have the energy to eat anything else... He really wanted to eat that pastry that looked like a flower roll.

"It's indeed delicious, but I... I'm an udon fan."

Sipping a normal amount of soba noodles, Nogi Wakaba remained as determined as ever.

Of course, the main reason is that I don’t want to share the joys and sorrows with Li Mengyu. If it comes to this, even she... might have her beliefs distorted, and that’s not acceptable.

Although the chef is also important, he is still inferior to Udon.

Since his beloved disciple was unreliable, Li Mengyu naturally turned his attention to Xiaojun on the side. If it was Xiaojun, she would definitely lend him a helping hand.

However, at the moment their eyes met, although Xiaojun did not say anything, her action of stuffing her mouth with three pastries made it clear what she was thinking.

'Goodbye, you're welcome'

He wanted to struggle a little longer and find someone to help him share some of the burden, but his face was forcibly turned back to its original position by Shiratori Utahara, who had been observing him for a long time and could no longer hold back.

"If it's any later, the noodles will get cold."

She has such a sweet voice, why would she say such chilling words?

"I……"

"The noodles...are getting cold."

What an amazing momentum.

……

"I can't eat anymore, I really can't eat anymore..."

Li Mengyu put down her chopsticks with trembling fingers, and there was no other color in her eyes except buckwheat.

It's not that exaggerated. Unlike Udon, the taste of buckwheat itself is not very strong, and the seasoning in the noodles seems to have been adjusted for the portion. Even though I ate so much, I still don't want to eat soba noodles anymore.

If it weren't for the Stardust incident, even if I didn't go into agriculture... with this skill, I could open a shop.

In a dozen years or so, maybe the title "God of Suwa Soba" will be hung on the shop's signboard.