All of a sudden, it was all that left Downstream, Theo, and Ellie. Faced with the departure of the two companions, You smiled a little mischievously: "This is youth." ”

"This is not the ...... of youth," Theo replied with a blank face.

The three of them are now adjusting their tactical guides in the Origin of the Channeling Shop.

Unlike Theo Ellie, the tactical deporter used by Yu is still the same as the previous version. That is, the fourth generation.

However, it is precisely because it is an old version and has been used for a period of time, so the circuits in the tactical guide of the game are also very complete.

At this time, the three of them are picking the right circuit.

The lady in charge is called Wendy, and she is a gentle and talkative woman. At this time, she was explaining in detail to the three of them the role of various new product circuits.

Although Theo is a member of the Epstein consortium that invented tactical power guides, she belongs to the magic wand group, and has a specialization in art, and Theo has a certain understanding of power guides and circuits, but further research is somewhat insufficient.

After the circuit is embedded in the tactical power guide, it will affect the flow of the Qiyao vein in the wielder's body to a certain extent, and this small change is directly reflected in the physical fitness. For example, if Lloyd is equipped with an earth-attribute circuit, then this circuit will increase the activity of the earth-attribute Amber Pulse in his body, which is directly manifested in a slight increase in the hardness of his skin and muscles, which can more effectively defend against enemy attacks.

Because of this characteristic, people who use tactical force guides are generally divided into two groups: "magic flow", which cares less about the feedback of the force guide to the body and focuses on combining high-level magic, and "enhanced flow", which only cares about the feedback ability of the guide to the body and does not care about whether or not it can combine magic. Although there are various kinds of distribution, they can generally be divided into these two factions.

Yu Tatsumi considers himself a neutral faction.

His tactical power guide is: 2-3-4 chain [Note], which is just a relatively awkward length, if you want to combine the most advanced magic, then the longest loop chain is only 4 holes, which is a little shorter. And if you go through the full reinforcement flow, the longest 4-hole chain is a bit wasteful.

His approach is to focus on strengthening, and the rest of the magic can be matched as much as possible.

Theo and Ellie, on the other hand, switched to the "magic stream" at Yu's suggestion - combining high-level lethal magic as much as possible to enhance their aggression. Theo's chain is a full chain, and all the circuits of the equipment are on the same chain of conduction, while Ellie is a 6-2 chain.

If the Special Mission Support Section is a department of "imitation guerrillas", then there will definitely be no shortage of tasks such as clearing out powerful monsters. Magic is the best way to deal with some very large or thick-skinned magical beasts. Moreover, with Yu's chain support, the two of them can concentrate on driving the magic, and evading the attack, they can completely hand over Yu's chains.

"But...... It's a new tactical guide - there are really few circuits to choose from now......" You couldn't help but sigh and look at the dazzling array of fourth-generation circuits on the left and the fifth-generation circuits on the right, which only had a few of them.

"No way, after all, it's a new tactical guide - the fourth generation of tactical guide was like this when it first came out." Theo retorted unceremoniously.

"But it's really expensive." Ellie held a circuit that shimmered with emerald light, gazing into the sunlight for a soft glow. Even the most basic circuit had to be pulled for four or five thousand meters, which was a bit unacceptable to her.

"Well, after all, the Guiding Force Store provides Qiyao Stone Fragment Synthesis Circuit service. In Liber, many places don't even sell circuits, they can only be crafted. You said this, and took a box from his waist. When I opened it, it was full of shards of various colors.

Not only were the two stunned, Ellie lamented the beautiful colors of the beautifully colored pieces overlapping each other, and Theo began to think about how many circuits the pieces could be combined.

"Well, you're welcome, please use it." Yu handed the box to Ellie.

"How can this be ......?"

"Well, we're teammates. Isn't it time to urgently improve our strength? It's a big deal, remember how much you used, and give it back to me later. ”

Compared to Ellie's, she was a little embarrassed, but she was very open. After all, his current equipment is relatively good, and it is better to make his team more effective than to continue to save it.

"You're welcome, then." Theo said, ticking off the path she needed from the menu Wendy handed her.

([Note] About the guide chain: It will not be particularly involved, readers who have not played the game may be confused, but don't worry too much, this is not the point.) So, if you can't read it, it's good to jump over it)

At the same time, Crossbell's Joy Street, at the entrance of [Baluca].

"Yo, isn't this Randy-kun?"

At the entrance of Baruca, a solicitor girl dressed in a bunny girl costume recognized the red-haired man who was about to walk to the store.

"Oh, good morning~~ Shouldn't you say 'welcome' at this time?"

Randy teased, and the bunny girl laughed back: "But are you so familiar with Randy-kun, or is our relationship just to the point where we want to say welcome?" ”

"Haha, I really can't talk about you. I've recently moved to the city, so I'm sure I'll be here more often. ”

"That's a lot of fun. So, is it two today? ”

Two of you? Hearing Bunny Girl's question, Randy turned around and saw Lloyd standing behind him.

"Haha, I just said it last night, did you come with me today?" Randy immediately remembered the conversation he had with Lloyd last night. Of course, he knew that the young brown-haired colleague in front of him didn't mean it, but he still wanted to tease him.

"Uh......" Lloyd's eyes turned to a moment, and then as if he had made up his mind, Lloyd's determined gaze looked at Randy.

"Of course, since Randy has been invited, I'm here for the appointment."

Randy was stunned, but he didn't expect Lloyd to admit it. It was a bit of a surprise, but it wasn't bad - of course, no matter what Lloyd answered, he was ready to play.

"Okay, then I'll show you around."

When the electronic door opened, the orange light rendered a taste of luxury.

Baluca is a comprehensive entertainment complex, with various gambling tables and prize redemption halls on the first floor, and at a glance, the gameplay is dominated by poker and roulette. Waiters dressed in bunny costumes swim around the venue with plates of fruit and salad. These snacks are free of charge, but of course, there is a charge for alcohol and premium snacks. There are several slot machines in the corner of the second floor, and the rest of the space is filled with wooden tables and chairs. The bar selling drinks is at the front of the wooden tables and chairs.

In terms of functionality, Baruca is primarily a place for gambling and drinking. Although the bunny waitresses don't mind chiming you out, there's no more to serve.

As soon as Lloyd stepped through the door, he was startled by the commotion inside.

All sorts of voices mingled together, and it was impossible to tell who said what. Because the environment is noisy, you have to be loud with whoever you want to communicate. And because you're talking loudly, the whole space gets noisier. Randy looked at Lloyd's surprised look, laughed, patted him on the back, hugged his neck, leaned his head hard, and said, "What, scared?" ”

"Well, it's a bit unexpected."

Lloyd was a little overwhelmed. It was the first time he had been to such a place, and he suddenly realized that he had just made a very wrong choice. Now his back was sweating, the close-fitting shirt was clinging to his back, it was very uncomfortable, and his throat was a little dry, even though he knew that it was a psychological effect, Lloyd still couldn't get rid of this feeling.

Seeing his companion's panic, Randy led him straight up to the second floor.

The second floor is quieter. Because it is daytime, there are not many customers on the second floor, which is mainly a bar, so it can be said that there are as many seats as there are for two men.

Seeing that Randy and Lloyd wanted to come by themselves, Dorek's boss in Barucca nodded lightly and said to Lloyd, "Welcome to Baruca, this guest." Would you like to play a game of roulette? ”

Randy saw that the boss consciously ignored him, and frowned: "Hey, Uncle Tanuki, why don't you greet me." ”

Boss Dorek glanced at him and said lightly, "...... Randy, you'd better not come. ”

With that, Boss Dorek made a gesture to catch flies, and the meaning was very clear: Go, go, I have to call the others.

"Woo, you're going too far, are you deliberately squeezing me out because I'm afraid I'll make a lot of money with you." Randy pondered maliciously, then put on a defiant smile: "Hmph, remember for me, I'll definitely come back, you just have Mira and the wine ready." ”

"Go, go, stinky boy." Boss Dorek replied and continued to wipe the wine glass in his hand.

Uh, it looks like Randy is a regular customer...... However, this relationship is really strange enough...... Lloyd thought with some curiosity. Randy turned around and stared at Lloyd, as if trying to make sure of something, but he didn't see it in the end, so he had to ask, "Lloyd, spirits...... Can you drink it? ”

"Well, let's be a little calmer. I'll be visiting the others later. ”

This is not all prevarication, and last night Lloyd inexplicably had the idea of "let's go and see where I lived". After all, this is a hometown after a three-year absence, and it would be absolutely deceptive to say that I don't miss it at all. Lloyd also wanted to visit his neighbors.

Randy, who received a reply, turned around, pressed one hand on the bar, and used it as a support, unceremoniously past the boss, leaning over to reach for the wine in the wine cabinet. Boss Dorek quickly slapped his hand hard.

"Stop it, stupid Randy! I'll get you what you want! ”

Lloyd suddenly felt a hint of his big brother, Guy Bannings, from Randy. However, it was only a vague moment. After all, there is no similarity between the two people.

"So, the Holy Rose that has been hidden for 80 years?"

"Get out!"

"I was wrong, I was wrong, just have a bottle."

Listening to the exchange of words between the two people, Lloyd couldn't help but laugh.

"It's okay to see you're so energetic. Then Randy, I won't bother you any more. ”

"Huh? Why don't you have a drink? ”

"No, thank you." Lloyd said this, and walked towards the staircase.

Behind him, it was Randy's voice: "Then, Boss Tanuki, bring me a bottle of ......"

"It's not for sale."

"Hey, hey, hey!"

……

Rental apartment [Belheim] is a rental apartment on West Street that has been around for some years.

Compared to the apartment in which the Special Mission Support Section now lives, Belheim is smaller. Back then, Lloyd and Guy lived here.

Walking into the apartment, Lloyd's nose soured for no apparent reason.

Unlike other apartments, Belheim apartments are divided into two floors. The lower floors and the top floor are connected by no stairs. So, Belheim also has two entrances. It is worth mentioning that the entrance to the top floor is near the back entrance of the Special Mission Support Section.

It's still a familiar structure, but it can be seen that the floor has just been renovated some time ago, and the windows have been replaced with glass.

Walking to the familiar door, Lloyd couldn't help but reach out and touch it. But there was still no knock on the door. Behind this door was once the residence of Lloyd and Guy. However, after Guy's death, Lloyd moved away.

Those who have already left should not come and disturb the current head of the household.

With that in mind, Lloyd withdrew his hand and walked to the door next door.

This time, he knocked softly on the door.

I expect someone to open the door, but I also expect that the people inside won't hear my knock.

Lloyd was in such a tangled mood at this time.

"Who?"

The householder asked, and opened the door. Seeing this kind-faced young man in front of him, the head of the household couldn't help but hesitate.

"Uncle, long time no see."

"Oh...... Oooh oh! Aren't you Lloyd, who lived next door back then! Haha, I was really surprised. Miles, the head of the household, said this, reaching out and grabbing Lloyd's arm and dragging him into the house. Come in, come in, come in. ”

"Although I heard that you are coming back soon, I didn't expect you to grow so big, I almost didn't recognize you!"

Pulling Lloyd into the room and sitting down, Miles didn't just sigh. Lloyd smiled a little embarrassedly: "It's just that I've grown taller, but I'm still very immature inside......"

"No, didn't you also pass the Investigator exam? Guy will be happy for you, too! ”

Big brother......

In his mind, he couldn't help but recall the confident smile of his eldest brother, who never dimmed, and Lloyd's expression darkened, and he asked perfunctorily: "Will it be...... It would be nice if that was the case......"

Seeing that the child was still confused, Miles couldn't help but raise his voice a little: "Yes, it will." ”

"What are you talking about, so loudly."

While the two were talking, a middle-aged woman with an apron came out of the kitchen. Seeing Lloyd, the woman was stunned for a moment, then carefully distinguished, and then said, "Hey? Ahh......h

"Auntie, I'm back. I'm sorry to come so late to say hello. ”

"Isn't this Lloyd, it's okay, it's okay, it's okay to come back." The middle-aged woman, Lei Ti, quickly wiped the flour off her hands on her apron and held Lloyd's face with both hands, as if to carefully confirm that the child next door looked similar.

"You've grown taller, and your face has become cute—I heard you've made it to the police?" How is the place of work? Got to work? ”

Aunt Leti's barrage of questions gave Lloyd a tangible sense of home. He replied one by one: "The place where you work is okay, it's a good place to relax, right?" The section chief also paid little attention to us. ”

"Oops? Sounds like a fun place. Let's not talk about this for a while, I'm very happy to see you come back so energetically, thanks to the goddess of the sky. Moreover, if there is anything inconvenient about dormitory life, just tell your aunt at any time, and your aunt will rush to your dormitory immediately! ”

"Ahaha......" Lloyd continued with a smile, "That, I'm not a kid anymore, the police academy is also a boarding school, I'm used to it." ”

"That's not good, Lloyd, I'm finally back, I have to let Auntie take care of you--by the way, it's just tonight, you come over in the evening, let's have dinner together!" Aunt Letty suggested.

Looking at the atmosphere, it's useless for me to refuse. Lloyd's heart couldn't help but warm up, and nodded: "Then I'll come to disturb later." ”