Miss Witch doesn't want to be a diva

North Third District, Deep Snow Sky Lake.

The deep blue lake reflects the clouds in the sky like a mirror on the ground. A small boat slowly sails across the lake, leaving a ripple trail.

Near the rudder, the roar of the engine continued, the waves turned into white foam, and floated on the water. Two men leaned against the guardrail and talked.

Further ahead is the location of the hidden base, Qiao Long. The thin, dark young man flipped the record board in his hand and said casually.

Oh, it looks like it's at the bottom of the lake. Do you tell me now? Qiao Long was wearing a black T-shirt and leaning on the steel plate of the hull. His back felt a little hot, but this temperature was just like warm water to him. .

It has been two years since you joined the organization. In addition to your recent meritorious service, everyone thinks you are trustworthy, so we brought you to the hidden base this time. The thin and dark young man closed the verified record board and hung it aside. On the wall, I rested on the guardrail and watched the scenery to relax.

The wind here is so comfortable. Qiao Long also looked up at the sky.

It's very comfortable. The dark and thin young man replied, but his words were a little absent-minded.

Because this is the last mercy before the rainy season. He stood up and looked at the blue sky above his head.

Is the rainy season troublesome? Qiao Long asked casually, taking out a pack of cigarettes from his waistband, and then handed one to the thin black young man.

I don't smoke. The rainy season is really troublesome. He sighed.

You can't fish during the rainy season because rainwater is very corrosive. The fish that are still alive in the lake have the habit of diving and dormant during the rainy season.

Even if some of the fish float to the surface, they will soon die from the corrosion caused by the poisonous rain. If they are salvaged, the toxins will exceed the standard and they will not be sold.

There are no mountains to protect the area in the North Third District. The rain always comes very quickly and suddenly. The buildings on the ground are easily corroded and damaged. Special anti-corrosion paint must be painted every year. Those things are not cheap.

Then why don't you live underground? Qiao Long took out the cigarette he had finished smoking and blew out a smoke ring.

It doesn't work underground either. The North Third District is not like the North Seventh District where you were born. It has good geological conditions. The underground soil here is sandy, the structure is loose, and there is a lot of saline-alkali underground water, which is very unsuitable for underground construction.

The only good thing is that there is a big lake here, and you can fish for most of the year after the rainy season. The light is also a small advantage. There are many photovoltaic power stations built, and the electricity will be cheaper. In the interstellar era, Electric energy is a fairly cheap resource and does not bring high economic returns.

I have lived in the underground city of North Seventh District since I was a child. I hardly see the sun a few times a year. Although the underground is not disturbed by the poisonous rain, it is also very dull, like a huge cage. Qiao Long said with some memories. .

That's pretty good. At least it's extra safe. You don't have to worry about changes in the outside world. It's like a fortress. The thin, dark young man said with envy.

It seems great to you, but I never felt that way before. I just felt the hardship of life at the bottom. Qiao Long slowly smoked his cigarette and spoke one sentence at a time.

Everywhere at the bottom is just as hard. Fishing on the lake, although you can see the sun and the scenery, you will get tired of these things as long as you stay there for a month. The thin, dark young man commented.

Yes. Qiao Long said nothing and just smoked silently.

The two of them looked at the water foam and the sky receding from the stern of the boat. They were quiet for a long time, and then the dark and thin young man spoke again.

Why do you want to join us? With your ability, you can go anywhere.

It's not bad to go anywhere... In fact, there is no place, only the Federation and the shadow corners under the Federation. Qiao Long sighed.

There are not so many choices. The federal investigation agency is equipped with super AI. It is too easy to find someone. This kind of power and invisibility, although it protects many people, is also extremely depressing. Even I can't. Accidentally dodged.”

I didn't think too much about joining the organization. I just wanted to survive and live a better life. Qiao Long flicked up the cigarette he had finished smoking and watched the cigarette handle fly up, spin in the air, and then fall into the lake.

Then you are really unlucky. Our organization is not a paradise for peaceful retirement. Instead, every step is jumping on the edge of extreme danger. The thin black young man grinned.

Since I asked you, let me also tell you about the opportunity to join the organization.

Yes, I somewhat hate the upper echelons of the Four-leaf Crystal Star Territory, those people who only care about profit and income, regardless of the life and death of those below. But in the final analysis, this emotion is just the complaints of young people. The real reason that pushed me to join the organization is because , I have a sister.

She is not as stupid as me. She has been very smart since she was a child. She has always wanted to go to school in a big city.

I want her to get what she wants, to watch her fly, to leave this barren and backward place, and not to repeat the life of her parents' generation.

A very good wish. Qiao Long responded simply.

However, there are also very pure people in the organization, and I have always admired them. The thin black young man shook his head.

For example, the commander, he looks a bit old. When he was young, he was a rising star in the army. He was promoted to 'major' very early. However, due to his upright character, his promotion was not smooth. When he retired, he was awarded 'lieutenant colonel'. 'Rank.

Even so, it is a very high professional title, and you can enjoy a lot of subsidies and benefits after retirement.

However, the old man still took the risk and slowly gathered a group of people to create the organization.

Why? Qiao Long was curious.

'To teach those guys a lesson!' That's what the commander said. He has been in the middle and upper levels of the army and knows some inside information about the Four-leaf Crystal Star Territory.

So, does he hate Saint Ingo? Jolon asked.

Yes, without Saint Ingo, the Four-leaf Crystal Star Territory would not have been stagnant for so long. The thin black young man shook his head.

Well, I don't know if the environment of the Emerald Skirt can be restored even without Saint Ingo, but at least, the possibility will be much greater.

In this state, they have made a lot of profits by controlling the corrosive environment, selling protective materials, special rainproof paint, various isolation and purification devices, etc. Naturally, they don't want the rain to stop.

When it rains, everyone cries, but the umbrella seller laughs.

These guys are making too easy money and have no conscience. It makes people uncomfortable and painful. They must be taught a lesson to make them feel pain and sting in order to prompt them to end such behavior. The thin black young man said and commanded. officer’s thoughts.

A very great idea. Qiao Long replied slowly.

From your tone, I don't seem to agree. The thin, dark young man turned around.

It's not that I disagree, it's just that I think it's too difficult to do this kind of thing. Qiao Long is not the hot-blooded young man in front of him. He is very familiar with the violent methods possessed by the upper class and is also aware of the cruelty of reality.

In the past, the organization hid in the darkness and only made some profits without directly taking the lead. This model was very risky and everyone could accept it. But if it were to turn to an open struggle, he didn't think many people would really have this kind of purity. A noble ideal.

The lower the people are, the more likely they are to be disturbed by short-term interests, because they really lack and desire.

The rich are more likely to stick to things that are good for the long term. This is not because they are inherently noble and outstanding. It is just that they have more resources and don’t need to worry too much. They can easily stick to it until the benefits are realized, and they also have the strength to realize the benefits.

If the struggle is successful, it will benefit the entire Jade Skirt. After the environment is improved, the income of residents in the northern region will be greatly increased and they will live happier and happier lives.

Such a thing is wonderful, but it is also very far away, making it feel out of reach for ordinary people. It is far less direct and real than the 100,000 federal coins in front of them.

Commanders have generous retirement allowances from the federation and can pursue some ideals regardless of profit, but many members of the organization still have to worry about supporting their families. It is very luxurious and difficult to persuade these people to pursue pure ideals. .

Listening to Qiao Long slowly describing his views, the dark and thin young man slowly calmed down.

Yes, you're right, it's really difficult. He actually knew that the organization he was in was far from being a force that could change the situation in the Star Territory.

But do they have any other choice? It is almost impossible to expect those guys to stop if they have trouble with their conscience. Even if one family stops, others will soon occupy this position to maintain the current situation.

Because only by maintaining the current situation can we make a lot of profits.

The conversation between the two fell into silence again until the boat gradually came to the center of the lake and stopped slowly.

We're here. The thin black young man stepped forward, adjusted the coordinate position in the control room of the boat, and stopped the boat temporarily.

Come in. He called Qiao Long into the boat, and then opened a hatch at the bottom of the boat. The lake water immediately spread in, but then stabilized, probably because the hulls on both sides supported the weight of the boat.

Enter the water from here, keep going down, and someone will pick you up. The thin black young man pointed to the hatch at the bottom of the boat that was constantly making waves.

After listening, Qiao Long jumped down, first stepped on the edge of the opening, tried to feel it, and then plunged in.

His ears were filled with the sound of water bubbles. Under the water, Qiao Long glanced at the small square opening above his head. The thin black young man waved to him, as if he said something.

After that, Qiao Long turned around and sank, heading towards the dark bottom of the lake below. Although he couldn't see clearly the dark lake in front of him, since the thin black young man said so, there should be an underwater base and someone would respond. If you just don't trust him and want to kill him, there's really no need to bother. There are too many opportunities during the transfer.

Looking at Qiao Long disappearing under the water, the thin black young man paused for a moment, heard the voice coming from the earphone, and then closed the hatch.

Although you didn't think we could succeed, you still jumped in without hesitation, Mr. Qiao Long.

As the commander said, people will always do some irrational things, so dazzling and so stupid.