Heroic Spirit: I, Shinji, have tried my best.

Chapter 180: Human's First Step

A few days later, after Shinji finished making equipment for everyone, he took Shubi away from the base directly, and Riku also began to lead the [Ghosts] to negotiate.

According to the plan made by Riku, the main purpose of [Ghost] next is to secretly instigate the Dwarfs and Elves who hold "nuclear weapons".

It just so happens that because the goblins frequently develop experimental weapons, a large amount of forests have been destroyed and their own homes have been destroyed. The elves are of course not willing to do this, so the two sides have always been at odds.

The goblins' territory is on the border, so they need the orcs, who are also at odds with the goblins, to add fuel to the fire...

However, each plan is extremely difficult and they will die if they are not careful. They also have to continue to spy on the intelligence of various races.

"Dong dong dong..."

"Enter…"

In the dim room, Riku lay on the table with a tired look on his face, and next to him were densely packed draft papers and information letters.

The sudden knock on the door startled him, and he calmed down before letting the other person in...

"The information in the data has been basically confirmed, and the territory of the Werebeasts has also been figured out. We can take action at any time."

"Yeah, I see...Have Shinji and the others left?"

"Yes, he left early this morning. We didn't ask where he went..."

"It doesn't matter. That guy is not just an ordinary rookie. Maybe we can look forward to what surprises he will bring us... Hmm..."

The person who came to report looked at the dark circles under Riku's eyes, hesitated for a moment, and finally couldn't help but persuade:

"…Riku, you really should get some rest. You've barely slept in the past few days. Our battle has just begun. If you collapse first, we'll all be dead."

"…Okay, I will."

When Riku heard this, he subconsciously wanted to refuse, but the momentary trance caused by lack of sleep forced him to admit that he was tired.

After the other party left, the room returned to silence again. Riku stared blankly at the chessboard in front of him, thinking:

[This game is indeed quite difficult... It seems that I really need to take a break...]

at the same time

On the other side, far away from this stronghold, in a desolate white snowfield, two footprints were lined up straight on it.

The sky was filled with black and gray mixed with snowflakes, and the strong wind swept across the large area of ​​bare rock. The footprints on the ground were completely covered in just a few minutes, leaving no trace of anyone passing by...

Following the fleeting footprints, they came to a shallow cave where a bonfire was lit. The fire illuminated a man lying next to it... This man was Shinji who had left the human group.

"…There's still no reaction. It's like it's completely useless…"

Shinji lay down on a smooth stone, holding a golden cup in his hand, which emitted a faint waxy yellow light.

If a magician were here, he would definitely shout out "Holy Grail!" in surprise, but unfortunately the people here don't know what it is, and...

"Ding... Ding..."

Shinji tapped the wall of the cup with his fingertips, making a crisp sound... Both in appearance and feel, this seemed to be an ordinary gold ornament, and did not look like the "universal wishing machine" that could fulfill wishes.

"Is it because I've been separated from the [Root] of the [Type-Moon]? I can still feel the magic power above, but there's no reaction."

"Alas... Even that scoundrel [Inhibition] didn't come to rescue me. It seems that I really ran quite far..."

Shinji turned over helplessly, playing with the Holy Grail in his hand... He was clearly hoping to use this thing to go back, but now he has lost a major trump card.

“Da da…da…”

"Shinji, I'm back."

A few puffs of air and light footsteps were heard, and a small creature suddenly jumped into Shinji's arms.

Shinji looked at the long chestnut hair that poked his face, gently rubbed the other's head, and casually stuffed the Holy Grail back into his body.

Seeing this scene, Xubi in Shinji's arms looked at him with some confusion.

"The conceptual device has no physical existence in essence. It is a treasure similar to the Star Cup... but it is now ineffective."

“…Um, is that okay?”

"It does have some impact, but it doesn't hinder our plan...Have you found the place you mentioned?"

"Ok!"

Hearing Shinji's sudden question, Xubi immediately straightened his back, rode on Shinji condescendingly, and said as if to ask for credit:

"Shubi scanned the entire map and found a total of thirty-six places that met Shinji's requirements, seven of which were near us. However, since most of them were in the territories of the Dragon Spirits and Giants, there was only one place that met the requirements."

"Shuvi just went to explore the road. Apart from two weaker [Demons], there are no other signs of danger. Shinji can go ahead without worry..."

After saying that, Shinji smiled and rubbed Shubi's head. The other party immediately showed an expression of enjoying it, which made Shinji laugh:

"Such a capable little thing is so easily satisfied. Be careful or I'll use you and throw you away!"

"!"

“…Hahaha, I’m just kidding. Hubby is so cute, I can’t bear to throw it away. I must use it for the rest of my life with gratitude.”

"…Keep your word, Shinji…Don't abandon Huby…"

"Well, no..."

……

After getting reliable information, Shinji immediately brought Shubi to the place he requested...which was the abyss-like canyon in front of him.

"Hey, it's quite deep here, looks like I have to jump right in..."

Hearing this, Hubie reached out and grabbed Shinji's sleeve, and the small mechanical wings behind him spread out, looking eager to try:

"Hughie, come and take Shinji."

"No, no need... If you come here, you will need to continuously release the [Elves], so let me lead you!"

"?"

"Shinji... bring Hubi?"

Hubie looked at Shinji in confusion. Could it be that the other party could fly too?

But immediately, Shubi understood what Shinji meant...

"…boom!!!"

At the bottom of the canyon, a shocking sound was heard... Under the collapsed rock layer, a huge pit was suddenly embedded in the ground.

In the dark canyon, a huge purple bony hand stretched out from the pit and clung to the stone wall next to it.

With the sound of rocks hitting the ground, a purple giant skeleton slowly stood up, with purple flames burning in its empty eye sockets. Shinji and the stunned Hubie stood in its chest...

"arrive…"

Shinji dispersed Susanoo, jumped down from mid-air holding Shubi, and observed the surrounding environment.

At this time, Hubie, who was still in Shinji's arms, had a processor stuck in her brain... She thought Shinji's "jump down" was just a description... Who knew he really jumped down.

This is the canyon she found specifically to meet Shinji's request to "get as close to the Spirit Corridor as possible". She can jump into it at a depth of several thousand meters...

"Ok?"

Shinji stopped paying attention to his surroundings because he felt a strong gaze staring at him. He lowered his head and looked at Hubie who was being pinched by his own hands:

"What do you mean, your eyes look like you're looking at some abnormal creature?"

“…Why not let Hubie come.”

"Didn't I tell you that if you use magic, you will release the fluctuations of the [spirits], which might attract some troublesome guys."

Hubie didn't say anything, but instead fixed his eyes on the large pit with a radius of tens of meters not far away, and the surrounding canyon walls that had already shown signs of collapse...Finally, he stared at Shinji as if he were an idiot.

"..."

Shinji felt a little embarrassed when being stared at by Xiubi. He couldn't say that he was used to being reckless and didn't react immediately just now...

"Ahem... Don't worry about these details. Maybe those guys' hearing is much worse than their perception, so they won't be discovered... Maybe..."

Xubi did not refute this statement because it was indeed true. Data showed that the superior races' perception of the elves could extend hundreds of kilometers, but sound could not be transmitted that far. In addition, the epicenter was underground, so the probability of being discovered was even smaller.

"That just now... was it also the power of the Heart?"

"How is that possible? Just relying on the [heart] may not give you such power. Don't attribute everything you encounter that you cannot understand to the [heart]... It may not be a very beautiful thing..."

"…Um……"

Hubie nodded in confusion, glanced around the deserted environment, and wondered why Shinji went to so much trouble to come here.

On the other hand, Shinji showed a nostalgic smile:

"It's time for another familiar part, so let me see what this Elf Corridor is..."

"Hubby... move aside..."

The next moment, a large pool of dark liquid gradually spread out with Shinji as the center, releasing a corrosive mist when it came into contact with the rock layer, and then began to slowly sink...