29. Chapter 29
In the center of Luolei Valley, Angelo had no protection on his body, only a little electric spark flickered, but this little flickering was completely because the thunder element was too thick.
The manic element, coupled with the shock brought by the fact that the whole person was almost in the center of lightning, Angelo slowed down the rate of his breathing and suppressed the mania in his heart. He's been here for two days, and when they entered the Falling Thunder Valley it was five days ago, and in this place, even Nishizawa would feel uncomfortable, after all, it didn't have the attributes of the thunder system.
The whirlpool in the abdomen is close to condensation, but the thick texture is still there, from the crazy absorption at the beginning to the current inch, Angelo knows that this effect is already the limit of what he can achieve, and he is a little sad in his heart, he thought that he could take advantage of this to condense the nucleus.
When the absorption was completely stagnant, a feeling of mental fullness filled Angelo's body, and when he opened his eyes again, Angelo shook his head at Benedict, who was waiting.
A barrier separated Angelo from the falling lightning, and the continuous blows made Angelo's ears always buzz, but after being isolated, it seemed a little dull. Walking aside, Angelo looked at the center of the thunderstorm, "It seems that I thought it was too simple." ”
It's not just that he thinks simply, Benedict thinks simply, it seems that it's not time yet, but the accumulation of elements in Angelo's body has obviously reached the stage of condensation. "Take your time, it's harder for you to condense than ordinary people."
"I'm mentally prepared for this, but now that the vortex in my body is close to condensation, I don't need to accelerate before condensation, I can't think of a reason, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to progress." Angelo pointed to his head, every progress after the magician is not only the accumulation of magic power, but also the cultivation of the state of mind, and the magic core condensed by the magician is a solid and stable platform for the magician. Generally speaking, unless there is a heavy blow to the magic core shattering, or the flesh/weight injury does not cure the magic core can no longer work, it can ensure the magician's life.
In the past year and a half, Angelo's training and magical understanding in the Abyss Forest have reached a standard level, which Benedict knows better than Angelo himself, but after all, it is not a product of rules, and there are some situations that he cannot predict, such as now.
"Maybe there's something we've overlooked." Benedict blinked, "Take your time." Nishizawa on the side ran over on his short legs, rubbing Angelo, whining in his throat.
"You see, Nishizawa knows how to comfort you."
Angelo rolled his eyes, "It's trying to get us out quickly." Seeing the little bear nodding, Benedict laughed. From the topographical point of view, we want to go out of Luolei Valley, in addition to returning the original way, to the north, to the Xinlu Empire. ”
"If something like that happens to Taniguchi, there will definitely be people paying attention these days, and at this time, it is definitely not possible to return the same way, and you have to be stained with a body of anger if you have nothing to do." Angelo turned his head, the mercenary guild is not stupid, plus they didn't erase any traces at all when they left, and the traces of someone going there obviously can't be repeated, plus the piece of cloth that Benedict didn't know where to put it, if no one knows it, it's fine, if someone recognizes it, I'm afraid they will directly point the finger at Os.
"Then we have to continue north." Benedict smiled, "Just right, when I walked north, I could see a ptarmigan that had just hugged its nest." Knowing that Angelo's worries were not for nothing, Benedict didn't care much, which could be regarded as cause and effect, but he had his own way of coping with it.
Angelo's eyes are shining, the Thunderbird has always been the most gorgeous ornament among the noble royal family, and the Ostonian Empire once raised a pair of Thunderbirds as a gift from Xinlu, but this pair of Thunderbirds eventually became a pair of decorations in the showroom. The Thunderbird is irritable and has always been disobedient to discipline, and the Oss Empire does not have rich elemental resources, so it finally died.
But here, you can see the living, the corners of Angelo's mouth are unconsciously upturned, and delicate things are often accompanied by splendor, which he has always admired. "Let's go, then!"
After nearly ten days of familiarity, the two of them have adapted to the lightning that splits on their bodies from time to time, but in the eyes of outsiders, such an act of not dodging or dodging is naked/naked strength.
Before Angelo discovered the Thunderbird, the first thing he saw was the adventurers in the valley. The man in armor in front of him was obviously the leader of those behind him, and the smoky and thunderous marks on his body were in stark contrast to the two of them leisurely in the lightning.
"I'm sorry to interrupt, two mages." Rudolph Hawke looked at the big and small in front of him, although the adult was dressed as a fighter, it was not a simple character to be able to walk around in such an environment.
Mu Ran was stopped, Angelo was surprised at the right time, subconsciously looked at himself to see if there was anything wrong, and then raised his head, "It's not in the way." ”
In fact, Angelo and the others noticed a group of explorers who were resting not far away, but Benedict, who wanted to practice Angelo, did not make any comments on that team. Angelo looked at the person in front of him, "Is there something wrong?" ”
Rudolph saw the simplicity on Angelo's face, and felt a little embarrassed, it is normal to ask for help at this time, but looking at the posture of the two people in front of him, it is obvious that this child is in charge, and this child looks like he has just become an adult, can his plan still come true?
"We are members of the Mercenary Guild, and we came to Luolei Valley for a task of picking purple bamboo, but that purple bamboo fruit is the Thunderbird's favorite tonic, and now the purple bamboo fruit will grow soon, and it is impossible for the Thunderbird to allow us to pull it out." Although he didn't feel much hope, Rudolph still said what he needed, and he didn't know if it was because they were unlucky, usually at this time, there were already many mercenary explorers entering the valley, and in previous years, the Thunderbird's protection of Zizhu was not as strong as this year. They really can't hold on anymore, and now they have only one way to complete the task, otherwise their mercenary group will suffer heavy losses, and it will be difficult to even replenish.
"In the name of the leader of the Broken Stone Mercenary Regiment, I invite the two of you to assist us in completing the mission, and we are willing to share half of the remuneration of the mission with the two, I wonder if it is possible?" After explaining the reasons and difficulties, Rudolph was already a little dry-mouthed, but seeing that the two people in front of him did not interrupt him but looked calm, he had a little more expectations in his heart.
Angelo pursed his lips, excavating the purple bamboo is a long-term task given to the mercenaries by the Pharmacist Association, the medicinal part of the purple bamboo is the leaves and roots, the stem comparable to fine iron can be used as a quenching product for the magic guide, and even in the past, there was a senior refiner who made a thunder staff out of the purple bamboo that was scrapped when it was heated.
"It's okay to help, but the two of us have no experience in digging, and you still have to let your own people come to the excavation of this purple bamboo." The implication is that it's okay to help you block the Thunderbird's attack, but when you go into the purple bamboo forest to dig, they're not ready to help. Benedict gestured to Angelo, who was surprised, and motioned for him not to speak.
Swallowing the question that is about to be exported, Angelo is actually quite interested in the excavation of Zizhu. But the moment he saw Rudolph's expression relaxed, Angelo knew that it was right not to participate.
Whether it is the rarity of Zizhu or its harsh mature conditions, people cannot be allowed to dig wantonly, and the only people who know the location of Zizhu Forest are a few old mercenary groups who have been digging Zizhu all year round, and Cracked Stone is one of them. Rudolph sighed with emotion and bowed deeply to the two, "Rudolph Hawke, I don't know what to call the two?" ”
"My name is Qing Mu, and this is Dick Bansan." Now Angelo and Benedict are training in the Abyss Forest, and they will soon go south, and the Sinlu Empire is in the southwest of Os, so they will not appear here anyway, so change the name, anyway, the appearance has changed, and of course the name is together.
"Mu, your surname is really rare." Rudolph laughed, knowing that it might be a pseudonym, but this is very common in the mercenary world and he doesn't care too much. Wave at your teammates and gesture. "Thank you two for your willingness to help us, please take a little rest here, we will be able to sort out and leave soon."
Angelo nodded, turned around and picked up Nishizawa, who had been hiding behind him, this little guy was too timid to be able to do it before he recovered, which made them very helpless.
"What is this?" Rudolph looked at the little bear cub who had no momentum at all, and he was a little uncertain in his heart, with the strength of these two people, it was not impossible to find a strong war pet, how could he hug a little beast that was not yet an adult.
"Oh, this is our pet, Nishizawa, a white bear, but unfortunately it hasn't grown up yet." Angelo masked Nishizawa's blue eyes, which were different from ordinary bears, "It won't affect anything." ”
Blocking Rudolph's words, Angelo put the cub on his shoulder, and Nishizawa automatically grabbed him and let himself fall, "Please." Stretching out his left arm, he motioned for Rudolph to lead the way.
"Please." Rudolph gritted his teeth, he didn't think he was wrong, and these two men were the only support they could wait for. Even if it's desperate, give it a try.
Benedict stared into the distance, and the thunder appeared in the direction of the purple bamboo forest, but he didn't know how many ptarmigans were guarding there. "Looks like we've got a big job this time." The tone was relaxed, but it did not avoid Rudolph, and those who heard the meaning naturally understood. Just look at the joy in Rudolph's eyes.
Rudolph's group rested behind a cliff, there was a canopy to block the small pieces of lightning, and they also had obvious burn marks on their bodies, apparently, they had run all the way here, and the wound medicine had been used up, and the group looked very wolfy.
After Rudolph introduced Angelo and the others to them, a woman who had been standing against the cliff looked at her coldly, "I want to remind you that there is a thunder and fire dual-system existence in this group of thunderbirds, an eighth-level dual-system demonic beast, comparable to the strength of a ninth-level demonic beast, if you feel invincible, you can leave now." ”
"Ellie, what are you doing here?" Rudolph was obviously a little afraid of this long-haired brown woman, and Angelo looked around and didn't speak immediately, because unfortunately, the fire system was a bit of a restraint for him.
"I'm just telling them the worst, and someone in the province got away with it, giving Crackstone some bad reputation." Although the words were addressed to Angelo, anyone could see that she was looking at a man in the group who was huddled on the ground. This seemingly collapsed man was the cleanest in the group, and there were not even any scars on his body.
"Don't worry, Miss Ellie, at least we won't run away." The other person sitting next to him spoke sarcastically. But there was complete defensiveness in his eyes.
Angelo sighed in his heart, the people in this team have been reminding them who they should pay attention to, and this tone is so obvious that they can't ignore it if they want to.
Turning his head to look at the man curled up on the ground, Angelo raised his lips and smiled, "Looks like we're going to have to work a little harder." Teacher. Turning his gaze, Angelo's eyes were slightly obvious, and Benedict covered his lips and chuckled, "Yes." ”
The ease of the two eased the atmosphere a little, and sometimes it was so wonderful, when the whole team was sluggish, the presence of one or two strong or confident assistants would rekindle everyone's confidence.