Why it never ends

"code word?"

"It's a recipe," the old bartender replied slowly, "Tonic water and Gordon's gin, 3:1, three ice cubes and a little lemon zest, you pay attention, if there are customers who order this in the future, you can sneak this address Tell her."

"What address..."

The old bartender wrote down the seven-story sailing museum. She took this piece of paper and shook it in front of Putina, then rolled up the paper and threw it into her pocket.

"...But many people drink it that way." Putinna was a little puzzled, "Maybe I have made this kind of wine in the past, and this recipe is nothing special—"

"Then wait." The old bartender said softly, "Anyway, it's been a long time since I asked the guests for some gin what they want, and no one has ever said that."

"Why, what does this code word mean?"

"A little guest asked me to do this before, and she gave me a lot of money at the time... She said that someone would come to order gin, and that's what I would do then."

"What about the money?"

"Of course I spent it all." The old bartender raised his hand and slapped Putina on the back of the head, "How did I take you with me in the past two years, and you still asked me for money, remember a code word Spending your time?"

"Hahahahaha... I just asked a random question," Putinna smiled, "but did that guest say that he would wait forever? Maybe he didn't come that time, so I don't count—"

"She didn't say no to waiting."

Putinna frowned slightly and remained silent for a long time, before finally she couldn't help asking: "...that little guest, how much did she give you?"

The old bartender shook his wine glass and showed a sly smile, "If you remember, remember it, if you don't remember it, put it down, anyway, I've told you all about it..."

The past was like smoke, Putinna recalled everything in the past, and entered the back kitchen through the back door.

The meeting started after she made an appointment in front of the computer for an hour and a half. The meeting was on the negative second deck, and the topic was to optimize the process of daytime security inspection.Then, she returned to the bar and began to set and wipe the glasses, just like every time she prepares for business.

This process is close to mindfulness, allowing her to quickly enter a calm state.

Putina stretched her neck.

There are so many things to do.

……

After explaining all the tasks, Hesta lay down on the observation deck to bask in the sun.

There was an open ocean in front of her eyes, and Li Ke also pulled a chair and lay side by side with her.

The entire seven-story deck is silent at the moment, only the sea breeze howls past.

Li Ke looked sideways: "The journey I imagined is exactly like this."

Hesta turned around, "Basking in the sun, blowing the wind?"

"Yes." Li Ke turned his key, and the metals collided with each other, making a crisp rattling sound, "Doing nothing every day, staring at the sea in a daze when the weather is fine, and hiding in the cabin to drink and play games when there is wind and waves .”

Hesta looked at her, "Are you busy in District [-]?"

"Compared to you, it must be very leisurely," Li Ge said softly, "But it's usually not my turn to attend work for small things, so most of the time is indeed spent on retirement in advance."

Hesta was particularly surprised. She carefully adjusted her body angle and turned to Rico: "I thought you would find this kind of life boring."

"How is it possible?" Li Ke stretched his waist, "It can only be said that when we were in the base before, our life was too monotonous, training, fighting, healing, attending various meetings... But in fact, life is not like that at all , it’s just that many mercury needles have no chance to think of this layer.”

"How do you feel about life?"

"Actually, there is nothing that must be done." Li Ke turned his head, "It's a bit like a game. At the beginning, it is a linear world, and everyone has to fight monsters to upgrade, but after the boss is defeated, it will suddenly become an open world. "

"Have you finished fighting all the bosses?" Hesta asked.

Li Ke turned around: "Do you have any other bosses to fight?"

Hesta looked down slightly, "...I don't know."

At this moment, the elevator door behind the two opened, and Bernhard himself walked over with a young thorn monk, and stopped beside Hesta.

Hesta glanced at the two of them.

"Ma'am!" Bernhard said loudly, "You told us just now that if any of the passengers is willing to take the initiative to confess the content of the trial, you can get further protection from you. This gentleman is willing to do so!"

Hesta's expression froze for a moment, "I asked you to contact each other in private, didn't you just announce it openly and honestly?"

"Of course not!" Bernhard replied immediately, "The other nine of us have just entered the restaurant now, and we haven't chatted with the passengers much—"

"I took the initiative to ask Mr. Bernhard!" The young man continued, "...do you still remember me? Earlier... when I was very scared, you comforted me..."

Hesta studied the face—they did have a brief conversation at the end of one of their morning meetings.

"...So I just asked Mr. Bernhard if I can do something for you and your team right now."

"Do something," repeated Hesta in a low voice, "do something to protect your companions and end these dangers as quickly as possible, or—"

"I can't ask for this," the young man's voice suddenly became faster, "I only ask for your protection, for myself."

Hesta laughed, "You are honest, aren't you worried that you are in the trial now?"

"Of course I am frank, completely frank," the man whispered, "I have basic judgment, and it is still possible to confirm which world I am in. I can now tell you about the trials I have participated in before. -"

"No need," Hesta said softly, "You go back and put your experience on paper, the more detailed the appointment, the better. Is one day enough?"

"Enough!" The man nodded again and again, "I'll go back and write now, and I should be able to give you something before dinner today."

"Okay."

"Then... what will you do then?" the man looked at Hesta, hesitant to speak, "For example, would you like to be my guardian?"

"can."

The man froze for a moment, "Thank you!"

"Then hurry up." Hesta looked at him, "Don't delay."

"Wait until later today, how am I going to—"

"Find Bernhard." Hesta said softly, "Then wait for my news."

"Ok."

The two quickly left the viewing platform together, and Li Ke's gaze fell on them until they disappeared completely.

"I think Bernhard is better than René." Li Ke turned around, "At least he doesn't look as wretched as René."

"It's about the same. After clarifying the relationship between superiors and subordinates, both of them are more obedient." Hesta closed his eyes halfway, "If sisters Tasia and Agnes are half as obedient as Bernhard, it's not their turn. He's running back and forth here."