Why play in a band if you don't form one for life?

The story takes place in a remote village. The night sky here is empty, with only two stars shining lonely. The protagonist is an ordinary girl who admires the light of the stars and firmly believes that they have life. She tried to wave to them and show her existence, but got no response. But she did not give up. In the process, she met the free elves, the mistletoe that hated the light, the cross that escaped from the church because it was lonely, and the mask left by the traveler. With the help of everyone, the girl successfully climbed the tower closest to the sky, flew into the night sky, and became the third star, shining on the world forever.

"Starlight?" Hua Lian had a strong sense of déjà vu. "It should have borrowed a lot of elements, right?"

However, Shizi felt differently. She and Liang looked at each other and saw the same thought in each other's eyes.

They both knew that Hongxia lost her mother when she was a child, and the reason she formed a band was to let the light of the band shine to heaven, to where her mother existed. This story is obviously a projection of Hongxia's inner wishes.

However, the seemingly dreamy ending of this story made Shizi feel heavy-hearted.

Perhaps, Shizi suddenly realized that Hongxia might not be as healthy as she appeared to be.

However... she herself is the least qualified to judge others in this regard. Shizi temporarily suppressed her worries and looked at the next one.

Kita's.

Kita's story is full of girlishness: the protagonist is an ordinary female high school student who accidentally bought a bottle of magic perfume. From then on, she studied hard during the day and relied on the magic perfume to do justice at night. At the end of the story, the perfume was about to run out, but in front of the protagonist, a clue to the perfume formula appeared. The story stops here, leaving an open ending.

"Very cute..." Rinko smiled slightly.

Shizi also smiled. Judging from the plot, Kita probably meant to say "I want to form a band for life."

So, what about Ichiri?

Shizi took a look and closed it immediately.

She didn't see it clearly, but there seemed to be a line of dialogue that filled the entire page.

She didn't plan to read it again, and just planned to force Yili to rewrite it when she got back.

The others finished reading it, and all had a strange look on their faces that said "I can't comment on it." Even Yuan Qi Ru Hua Lian could hardly control the trembling in the corners of her eyes.

Hua Lian held Shi Zi's hand and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

Shizi nodded heavily.

Finally, only Shizi's script was left. Shizi did not continue to open the book, while the others turned the first part and looked at the last page of the book.

"Only one page?" Youxina was a little confused.

"Isn't this a blank?" Hua Lian blinked. In front of her, there was nothing in Shizi's part except the list of leading actors.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Shizi.

Shizi smiled crookedly: "I want to challenge myself and perform impromptu."

"Impromptu?" Hua Lian raised her eyebrows.

Shizi nodded: "What to perform at that time depends on my mood. Of course, I will try my best to make others cooperate."

"Then I'll look forward to it." Youxi's mouth curled up slightly.

After reading the script, they continued to discuss the next steps.

"Well, we are almost at the place mentioned by the cherubim, so this live show should be regarded as a celebration live show after returning from there," said Shizi.

There is still a lot of time left for preparation and rehearsal.

Props and costumes gradually took shape on the table.

Shizi didn't say the real reason why her script was blank -

She thought for a long time but didn't know what to write.

Chapter 31: The Lake of Glittering Gathering

Unconsciously, the airship has passed through the mountains. From plains to mountains and then back to plains, the terrain changes repeatedly, and the vegetation also changes. Over there, it is still dominated by temperate deciduous broad-leaved forests, but after crossing the mountains, it turns into lush rain forests, and it rains almost every day.

Now, after crossing the mountains, the vegetation began to become sparse and they entered the desert.

Shizi stood by the window and looked at the towering mountains in the west, which were like a Great Wall, blocking the water vapor from the east. The water vapor condensed into white mist halfway up the mountain, which was vast and magnificent.

To the east, looking towards the horizon, there is only an endless expanse of yellow sand.

“(I’ve got some inspiration for the lyrics… but forget it, I’ll just write it down first, I don’t have time recently.)”

Shizi simply took out a booklet, moved his eyes, let the words appear on the blank pages, and then stuffed it back.

In the east, there is a lake, like a sapphire pearl inlaid in the topaz land, shining with bright light.

Shizi stared at it for a long time, then turned and left.

"'My legend begins here'... just kidding."

Everyone gathered in the bar again. Following Hua Lian's suggestion, everyone changed into clothes that would be convenient for operations in the desert.

It had been a few days since the meeting in Hualian's room. During these days, they did not prepare for the live show, but devoted themselves to physical training and command training.

The "distant golden land" was right in front of him. The giraffe marked the location on the map quietly as usual, and it was near the lake not far ahead.

"This time, Wu will still be on duty in the airship." Yukina was giving orders together with Nijixia, Chu?, and Kasumi.

"Hey..." Shizi was upset, "Little Shizi~ cry~"

"Okay~ stop making trouble~" Hongxia touched Shizi's head and actually calmed her down.

However, Shizi was still a little confused: "It's different now than before. I should be considered the strongest fighter, right?"

"I don't deny it." Yukina said, "But you can still support us here. Didn't you do a good job last time?"

"Eh……"

"Or...or I should stay here...I'm used to being alone anyway..." Yili said.

Shizi glanced at her and said, "It's okay. I always come here alone. I'm just talking... By the way, has this conversation happened before?"

Shizi thought about it and suddenly felt depressed: "You... don't need me, right?"

"How is that possible!" Kasumi came over immediately, "We all need Shiko-chan!"

Hong Xia stopped her: "Don't worry, she's just going crazy..."

"It's too much!"

Yukina ignored the previous part: "Besides, your strength is needed here as well. You know."

Hearing this, Shizi nodded. On the airship, there is still a person who is called a prisoner, but is actually a new homegirl - Hina.

Youxina ate the fruit of good and evil and could see the distribution of filth, confirming that there was no sign of reproduction in Hina. But nothing can be absolute, especially when facing a genius like Hina. Having Rushiko here is also a layer of insurance.

Although I can get along well with her normally, I still have to be vigilant. When we can return to the unreserved trust we once had depends on Hina's own performance.

This time was different from the last time. There was desert all around, so there was no need to find additional flat land. They found a sand dune to land on. Before opening the door, in order to resist the high temperature outside, Sayo controlled the intensity and let a not-too-heavy shower fall around. When the door was opened, a moist breath came in.

Yukina confirmed again: "Have you memorized the signal?"

Last time, because of negligence, they had to communicate with Shizi using Morse code. This time, they used sound wave signals to build a more convenient signal table, and they spent a lot of effort to remember it these days.

Shizi responded by signaling with a whistle.

"Okay, let's go."

"Yes!"

Soon, Shizi was the only one left. The airship slowly rose into the air until the movements of the people below could hardly be seen. Shizi closed the hatch and walked towards Hina's room.

However, halfway through, she met Hinata.

"Hina..." She looked at Hina speechlessly, her expression showing no abnormality at all, "How did you get out? Saya wouldn't leave the door unlocked, would she?"

Hinai proudly shook the bent wire in her hand.

Shizi's brows twitched: "As expected of an all-round genius..."

"It's because Shizi's lock is too crude." Hina walked over to Shizi fearlessly, "It's easy to open. I often run out to play in the middle of the night."

"If you continue like this, I will put an iron chain on you next time." Shizi pretended to threaten, but he did not grasp the other party's intention.

"Hey~" Hinata showed an interesting expression on her face, "Xiao Shizi likes this~"

Shizi blushed inexplicably: "What do you mean you like this... What do you usually do with Sayo?"

“Play guitar.”

"Ah... I understand..."

As they talked, they headed for the command room, where the view was good and Shizi was going to provide support.

Just as everyone formed their formation, not long after, a number of colorful flying swords came flying from the sky. With the sound of explosions rising into the sky, the monsters wandering around turned into black mist and dissipated.

With the experience from the last time, Yukina was leading the team and was more careful. However, nothing happened along the way.

The closer you get to the lake, the lower the density of monsters. In Yuki's eyes, the concentration of filth in the environment is also suspiciously thin. Shizi's place has issued a level 3 alarm. Level 4 alarm is permanent after someone leaves the airship; level 3 means you need to be vigilant, but don't be too nervous; level 2 means high risk; level 1 is a signal to "return immediately."

"Father, I finally found the reason for me to live..." Hua Lian suddenly shouted in an operatic tone and danced to the front, "Alejandro... I finally arrived!"

"What is that?" Kasumi asked.

"Lines." Hua Lian replied in a good mood, "From 'The Faraway Golden Country'."

Kasumi opened her mouth wide: "Eh - same name -"

Youxina narrowed her eyes. In her field of vision, a dazzling golden light suddenly radiated from behind the sand dunes, like the sun setting into the mortal world, and she could not look directly at it.

"That is..." She covered her eyes and asked others.

"It's a lake." From behind, Sayo answered, "Minato-san, what did you see?"

"It's dazzling." Yukina said, slowly moving his hand away, "But I'm getting used to it. There should be a high concentration of light gathering here."

"No wonder it's called the 'Golden Country'." said Chu?.

"It seems safer this time." Hong Xia felt relieved. She didn't want to be stabbed in the back again.

Shizi's air support continued, sweeping away all the monsters in sight.

However, Hinata suddenly said, "Be careful."

Before Shizi could react, a beam of electric purple light shot out from the direction of the lake, brushing past the airship's shield and leaving a scorch mark in the air.

Shizi was sweating profusely. While giving signals to the people below, he quickly stopped the engine and let the airship hover.

However, it was too late. Another bright blue beam of light shot in front of everyone, leaving a wall of ice wherever it passed.

Everyone immediately put away their relaxed mood and lined up on alert.

"Come here, report your identity."

From behind the ice wall, a female voice amplified by a loud speaker was heard.

However, Hongxia suddenly felt that the voice was familiar. She looked at Youxina and saw the same doubt in his eyes.

The source of this voice should be someone they all know.

However, the same message was heard from the loud speaker on the airship: "People below, this is the combined fleet of The End Band-Roselia-RAISE A SUILEN-Shengxiang Music Academy-Poppin'Party-Pastel*Palettes. You or your group have been surrounded. If you don't want to be attacked by the Zhuxian Sword Formation, show up immediately, offer all your spiritual objects, cut off your arms, kneel down and kowtow, and we will let you live~"

"There are so many things to complain about..." Arisaki wiped his sweat.

"Why is the name so long... and what's with the lines that sound like a small-time villain?" Hong Xia followed.

The female voice on the other side was obviously shocked for a long time.

"Wait...end the band?" someone shouted from the loud speaker, followed by a loud bang, and another beam of light blasted through the ice wall. Before the smoke and dust cleared, a figure floated past - indeed floated past the smoke and dust, and appeared in front of everyone.

Seeing this figure, everyone in the band and Roselia opened their mouths wide:

"Miss Araki?!"

Chapter 32: Golden Country

The person in front of Hong Xia had long purple hair, a dashing aura, and a pair of black and white guns on his waist.

Isn't this Miss Araki who died a long time ago? !

Several people exploded immediately. Kita and Liang quickly sent a message to Shizi using Morse code. Hongxia clapped her hands and said, "Ms. Araki, I know you miss the human world, but please rest in peace! Namo!"

A beam of starlight burst out from between her hands and enveloped Xinmu's entire body, leaving him with no reaction.

“Stop, stop, stop, stop!” Araki quickly raised his hands, “Calm down, calm down, and don’t be anxious, Youxi-san—I’m a real person!”

At this time, Xiduo's message was also sent. However, in a hurry, she did not write it clearly.

"The sukiyaki in front of the station is delicious...what?" Shizi stood in front of the porthole, listening to Kita's incomprehensible message, with a confused look on his face.

Hina looked at the floor below her feet, "I met someone you are familiar with. It's Ms. Marina's former teammate, the drummer."