Xingtie, started with a guitar, and made a living by singing

Dan Heng grabbed the steering wheel to steady the car, while Walter in the passenger seat leaned out half of his body and looked under the car.

I saw that a mechanical tail arm was stuck under the wheel at some point, and the sound of the tires rubbing against the ground and the machinery replaced the sound of the engine starting.

“…Wow, what happened?”

San Yue Qi, who was a little slow to react, finally let out a sound of pain and looked at the two people in the front seat in panic.

"Phew, luckily I reacted quickly..."

Wendy looked relieved.

The vehicle had bumped around earlier, causing March 7, who was already very close to Wendy, to collide head-on with him, but no happy-go-lucky-pervert incident occurred.

Of course, to be more precise, just before March 7th hit her, Wendy subconsciously raised the book, leaving only a faint lip print of the girl on the cover.

Although San Yue Qi was relieved that no benefits were given in a daze, this attitude of not treating beautiful girls as beautiful girls was really annoying.

But, since she is a pioneer, it is better to deal with the emergency first than to deal with such a small matter that will embarrass her. She chose to open the car door and go down to check the situation.

Uncle Yang was with her, and they both discovered that a small mound of earth had appeared on the road behind them at some point.

"Huh? Was this thing there when we drove here before? Could it be that Dan Heng was driving fatigued?"

"Not really. We're only half an hour out of town, and the roads are smooth. It's more likely that the object is something left over from the defense of Beloberg."

Although Walter's expression was calm, his tone was also a little helpless.

"Anyway, if I'm not mistaken, I'm afraid our train crew will face the first battle of this pioneering journey."

As if Uncle Yang's words were fulfilled, the small mound that had been quiet and motionless suddenly began to tremble.

The dust from above kept rolling down, and everyone could only see a vague figure in the middle. From the outline, it looked a bit like a scorpion. After the dust dissipated, the strong and reliable shell gleamed with a dim metallic color in the sunlight.

The scorpion's tail was missing a small part, which looked like the part that had been stuck in the tire before.

At this moment, the bright yellow compound eyes on its head were locking onto several people, as if detecting something. Unfortunately, there seemed to be some malfunction in its intelligent central system, and only confused and disordered electronic noises could be heard. If Swarovski were present, he could probably translate the general meaning of its language code.

For example: "It has been detected that the hostage has been hijacked by a high-risk individual, and a force rescue plan has been initiated--"

Immediately, the sand scorpion-type automatic robot rushed forward aggressively, waving its crab claws.

"Hey, hey! I've never heard of scorpions this big existing in the wild in Beloberg!"

When seeing the other party rushing towards him, March Seventh complained while neatly casting a transparent but strong protective shield for everyone.

At the same time, he also protected Wendy, who seemed to have little fighting power, behind him, and Danheng, who came down from the driver's seat, took out his weapon and faced the enemy with his gun.

After observing the battle between the two for a while, Walter gently tapped the ground with his scepter, and the shackles of gravity immediately wrapped around the runaway automatic robot.

However, Walter was careful not to destroy this old antique that could be called a cultural relic.

Even the destructive power it could cause wasn't as high as one might imagine. After all, hundreds of years had passed, and even if there was enough energy to activate it, most of its weapons would have been broken. In terms of threat, it might not be as dangerous as a rampage.

After being captured, the Sand Scorpion Automaton seemed ready to self-destruct, but Walter, who was well prepared, removed its energy core and it soon became motionless again.

"What? I thought it was so powerful, but it fell down before I even made a move."

"Given its cold resistance, which allowed it to recover after experiencing a cold snap, your frost arrows may have little effect on it."

After putting away his weapon, Dan Heng squatted down to examine its structure. Uncle Yang, after studying its energy core for a while, chose to put it in the trunk of the snowmobile. Perhaps Beloberg's Historical Museum would need this thing.

Wendy, on the other hand, carefully poked the sand scorpion's big claws and exclaimed in amazement.

"Such a large robot soldier, and you guys took it down in just a few moves?"

"Of course, we're pioneers. Compared to the dangers we encounter while exploring other planets, mechanical lumps like these are nothing."

March 7 boasted.

But on the other hand, it is naturally unrealistic to expect everyone to be in danger with just one automatic robot.

Not to mention the tacit cooperation between the three of them, their hidden cards alone are very powerful. Unless they are facing the Lord of Destruction, it will not be so easy to make the pioneers suffer a defeat.

"Yeah, that's really amazing."

Wendy's admiring look made March Seven even more proud, and even the embarrassment of having her feminine charm offended disappeared.

However, before she could be happy for too long, people who had noticed the commotion came rushing over, riding in a standard scientific research vehicle.

Sitting on it was a girl wearing a cat-ear velvet hat, her hair as soft as fine gold, and she was wearing thick warm winter clothes. Her blue scarf was tied into a beautiful butterfly pattern.

However, unlike the friendly feeling given by her appearance, this petite girl exudes an aura that keeps strangers away.

This is not because she is cold-hearted or as aloof and taciturn as Dan Heng.

But simply——

Want to avoid unnecessary social interactions.

Even her career as a polar explorer is based on this idea.

However, no matter what, she is still a child of the Langdao family, and she will never stand idly by when seeing someone who may need help.

After the research vehicle stopped, she quickly took the initiative to introduce herself.

"Hello, I'm the polar explorer, Lingke Landau. I was planning to head to the research site, but I noticed you guys seem to be having some trouble..."

Just like a shy cat, the girl's tone was so rigid that it made it impossible to tell whether she was happy or angry, even though she tried her best to sound enthusiastic.

Instead, it sounded like the Silvermane Guards were questioning passersby.

However, this reservedness soon changed when he saw Wendy.

"Ah! Is it the scumbag who deceived Sister Pella's feelings!?"

"Eh--!?"

Chapter 101: March 7 Easily Controls Little Wendy

In order to prevent himself from being transformed from a passenger in the vehicle to an emotional scammer who was tied up and put in the trunk, waiting to be handed over to the Silver Mane Guards for processing.

Wendy responded instantly with the fastest reaction speed in her life: "This is definitely a misunderstanding. Maybe you recognized the wrong person!"

Seeing him deny it, Ling Ke hesitated for a moment. Could she have mistaken him for someone else? Should she apologize?

So, to confirm it, she rushed to the expedition vehicle and found a beautiful retro-style portrait from her book "Snow Country Adventure Tales".

The figure in the painting has a gentle expression, holding a white flower in his hand, and there are sparkling little stars around him.

At first glance, the viewer knows this is the kind of male protagonist often seen in certain popular works: always passionate, always taking the initiative, and always exuding his charm without any concealment. We usually call this... an arsonist.

Especially when the painter was in a somewhat shy and delicate mood, the hem of the Iron Guard girl's clothes could be vaguely seen from the corner of the picture.

Obviously, this is a character portrait mainly from the perspective of the heroine.

It's just a pity that just when everyone finished appreciating it and began to realize that the prototype of the character was right next to them——

Lingke put away the comparison portrait and spoke in a very calm tone, or perhaps like the tone of an elderly aunt in an old radio drama who sees through the world.

"I've told Sister Perla many times that love depends on the object."

“…Huh? Are we skipping the deduction part and going straight to the life story part?!”

She originally wanted to run away, but Dan Heng and San Yueqi held her hands. Unable to move, Wendy had to struggle.

"Okay, okay! I admit that the person in this painting is beautiful, and it makes me want to meet the person who painted her, but I really have never deceived a girl's feelings!"

Seeing Wendy's "denial", Lingke's smile became deeper, which easily reminded people of the heroine's unique sickly smile on the cover of the dark and cruel theme.

"Even now, you still refuse to repent. As expected—I'm going to sink you into the icy lake to feed the fish."

Ling Ke did not recognize Wendy's true identity. Most of her knowledge of him came from Pera, and she subconsciously did not associate the two.

Because a certain wind god, after transforming, dressed in such glamorous and vulgar attire that it was easy for others to imitate his bad taste in clothing, to prevent this trend from occurring, the guardians had decreed that detailed depictions of the gods were forbidden, that their clothing and features must be blurred, and that themes should focus on a solemn and dignified style of salvation.

Therefore, there is a certain gap between the portraits currently circulating among believers and the actual owners.

Although most fans who have heard Wendy's performance can recognize it, unfortunately, Lingke has been on a scientific expedition mission some time ago.

It is truly worthy of the name. When I came back after a trip, the city had changed a lot.

If she hadn't made marks along the original route to prove that she hadn't gone in the wrong direction, and if she hadn't gotten lost and discovered a new continent, she might have been given the honorary title of the greatest adventurer in the history of city building in addition to her identity as a polar explorer.

Moreover, due to her own personality, she had never watched Wendy's performance. For someone like her who dislikes socializing, she definitely didn't want to go to such a crowded scene in her life, not to mention the hateful guy who was competing with her own sister for popularity.

This also means that the Wendy described by Pera and the actual Wendy are almost two different people except for those characteristics.

However, at this time, please forgive Miss Pera for her lover's eyes seeing beauty in her, and turn the focus back to Wendy, who is like a "lamb to be slaughtered".

Despite trying every possible means to identify it, this... oh no, the portrait of the beloved is here as evidence.

No matter how much Wendy tried to argue, it was of no use. She was quickly tied up neatly by March Seven. At that time, she was still looking at him with an extremely subtle look.

"I never thought that although you are not a thief in the real sense, you are a thief who steals girls' hearts. It's a blessing that a girl as cute and outstanding as Miss Perla likes you. If you were not honest, I would definitely leave you hanging in the back of the car to eat dust——"

"So, at this point, labeling me a criminal based solely on Lingke-san's statement and a portrait is really too much!"

Wendy tried to crawl away like a little bug, but was picked up by March Seven with one hand.

"Then tell me first, how did you meet Miss Pella?"

"Uh...if I have to say, she came to me first."

"It was clearly you who deliberately used some tricks, first attracting Sister Pella with stories that interested her, then saying some sweet words to coax her into a frenzy, and then making a promise with you in a daze. But then someone completely forgot about it and just left without saying goodbye! Sister Pella has complained to me about all this!"

Ling Ke, who was standing next to them, started talking very quickly, and the tone of her description was just like that of an audience member who was there in person.

"That's not right! Pella and I are just good friends, there's no way this would happen—"

"I've already given you the token of love, and you're still trying to make excuses!?"

"..."

Thinking of the language of Cecilia flowers, Wendy, who was about to protest, suddenly fell into deep thought.

Although there are no Cecilia flowers in Beloberg and no one knows its meaning, Wendy knows it in her heart, and it is the true love of a prodigal son.

But at that time, he simply saw that Pera was a little depressed, so he wanted to encourage her from another perspective.

But judging from the actions and the outsider's perspective, it doesn't seem unfair to be misunderstood...?

Seeing Wendy's expression of sudden realization and a hint of guilt.

Ling Ke hummed softly and didn't continue.

In fact, she forgot to say one more thing.

That is, Sister Perla has not yet officially established a relationship with this person named Wendy.

Everything is indeed just based on the tacit understanding between the two of them, but who doesn’t know that literary girls are most susceptible to this!

For the first time, there was a member of the opposite sex who could enter my heart, for the first time, I was able to become the "first reader of that story", and for the first time, the person I liked gave me flowers that "might express love".

In such an atmosphere, even the calmest person would have wrong thoughts, right?

So, no matter what, the one who was wrong in the end was definitely Wendy, who gave the flowers first—!

After this equation was established, although Uncle Yang felt sorry for Wendy and wanted to say a few words for him, considering that it was someone else's private matter, he did not intervene.

In addition to the inexplicable emotion in my heart, there is also a subtle sense of déjà vu.

However, he believed that Wendy could get through this smoothly.

As for Dan Heng, he looked indifferent and never took such things to heart. Or perhaps, he had graduated from the age of "having wild thoughts about love".

If you speculate whether a girl likes you just because she is a little gentler or gives you gifts that may have other meanings, you may wonder whether she likes you.

So--

He glanced through the rearview mirror at March Seventh who was teasing Wendy, and his body shuddered.

How could I have such an idea? Being entangled by such a lively and energetic guy, there will definitely not be a single peaceful day in my life.

Sure enough, he still preferred staying in the information room on the train.

…After Ling Ke caught up with them, everyone’s purpose remained unchanged.

They were still heading towards the center of the wilderness known as the "Wind Rising Place". Under the towering trees that almost blocked out the sun, a group of people were sitting on the ground to rest.