(I'm sorry, there was a power outage yesterday, but this is the first update to make up for yesterday.) The gaps in arrears will be filled as soon as possible. ）

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Some distance from the city, at the mouth of the valley, where the association's motorcade appeared.

As Titia had said, they were now on their way to the private domain of the ruler of the Seventh District.

In the stationing of the association, Zhou Yao inquired about the [Treasure] interface for a long time, and indeed found some eligible targets, but without exception, none of them could be bought by the mere three hundred contributions that Zhou Yao was holding.

However, Zhou Yao didn't expect to solve the problem of his left eye immediately, even if he could buy it now, it was only the information of the treasure, in other words, it was a building map, and it still needed to be created to get the finished product.

Besides, the contribution of three hundred points is not useless, Zhou Yao bought a skill.

- Heart-eye (pseudo)D

The ability to avoid danger with an intuitive sixth sense. With an innate ability to anticipate danger. It is also resistant to the correction effect of visual obstruction.

But it's better not to expect too much from only D-class.

…… It seemed like a bit of a subtle skill, but Zhou Yao still bought it.

Compared to those skills with more direct effects and more obvious effects, he felt that it was more practical for him to have a better heart.

The current effect of this D-class heart eye (pseudo) is not very ideal, but when it is upgraded to A-class, it will become a big reliance for him. Just like in the introduction, avoid danger, or even anticipate it.

In addition to the eye of the heart (false), of course he also found the eye of the heart (true). From the perspective of authenticity, maybe the heart eye (true) is better, but Zhou Yao only bought the heart eye (fake) in the end.

The D-level Heart Eye (True) requires 500 contributions, while the E-level requires 200. The D-level Mind Eye (pseudo) requires three hundred contributions, while the E-level requires one hundred.

If he had chosen two E-grades, he would have just bought them. However, when it was actually operated, I was told by the system that it could not be executed.

It turns out that some skills are incompatible with each other, that is, you can only choose one of the two, or even choose one of three or four. Just like the heart eye (true) and the heart eye (false), you can only choose one of them.

Zhou Yao was disappointed, so he had to choose one of the two hearts, and in the end he chose the heart eyes (pseudo).

He made this choice because he valued one of the (pseudo) properties of the mind-eye - resistance to the correction effect of visual obstructions.

It sounds verbose, but it's actually immune to the hidden effect of vision.

Just like the Wind King Barrier of My King, it hides the true body of the Oath Sword by changing the refractive index of light. If you have a resistant, you will not be deceived.

Although the use is limited, once it comes in handy, the effect is obvious.

However, it will not be revealed until he has raised his heart eye (pseudo).

As the convoy moves forward, at the mouth of the valley you can see a tall rock round arch similar to a triumphal arch. But the magic spell engraved on the doorpost makes it clear that it serves other purposes than just performing the function of the door.

Entering the round arch, it is a forest avenue that stretches straight into the inner valley, lined with tall and straight trees, and the leaves are so green that they have the beauty of a handicraft. Like the round arches, they have a ring of magic spells carved into the trunks.

"The ruler here looks rich." Zhou Yao pulled the window and said while looking at it.

The ability to transform a valley into a private territory is a testament to the strength of its family.

"It doesn't hurt to be a host." Sakuya next to him interjected.

"Yes." Zhou Yao nodded.

The richer the other party is, the more valuable it is for him to invest. I just don't know if it's the kind of money-hungry miser.

"Anyway, you have to meet people first." He hadn't met yet, and he didn't want to jump to conclusions.

"When the time comes, please leave the master to me in charge." A strong confidence could be read in Sakiya's voice, which made Zhou Yao turn his head to look at her.

"Yes, I'll leave it to you then." After staring at Sakuya for a while, Zhou Yao laughed.

Although I don't know how many times I've said similar things, Zhou Yao still wants to say that it is worthy of being my maid, Sakuya, who has diplomatic skills as one of the sixteenths, is more suitable for the next deal than Zhou Yao.

It is very likely that there are three factors that will affect Zhou Yao's proposal, one is the kind of high-ranking nobleman, Zhou Yao instinctively disgusted. The second is a miser, Zhou Yao doesn't want to be used as an ATM. The third is the subjective impression of seeing the other party for the first time, and if he doesn't like it, the transaction will of course be exempted.

"Yes." Sakiya responded.

"If a deal is established, it may be necessary to show our strength to establish an equal trading position for both parties. I'll leave it to you then, Erdu. After thinking about it for a while, Zhou Yao was prepared.

Equality in transactions can only be achieved on the premise that both parties stand on the same level. Unequal trading is pure oppression.

One is a big man who holds the entire living quarter, and the other is a young man who is just starting out. Innate conditions create an unequal obstacle, and to remove this obstacle, the display of strength and deterrence are one of the most effective weapons.

Although it may be that Zhou Yao thinks too much, it is beneficial and harmless to prepare in advance. "Yes! The lord, although handed over to the next is also. The second stay responded with high emotions, and almost took out the dragonfly cut to set an example.

"It's a good thing to be positive, but we're not going to smash the field, so we don't have to be so aggressive." Zhou Yao smiled bitterly.

"What about me?"

At this time, You tugged on Zhou Yao's cuffs and asked, holding a notepad.

Maybe it's because I think Sakuya and Erdi have something to do, and I can't do it and don't do anything. Or maybe you're just bored and looking for something to do?

Zhou Yao felt that the latter was more likely.

"Well, there's a lot of food at the banquet you'll be going to, so it's good to eat whatever you like."

Zhou Yao said, naturally reaching over to stroke You's head, but unfortunately You saw through his intentions in advance, and "Helsayz" quietly appeared between her and Zhou Yao, stopping Zhou Yao's movements.

"It's dangerous to take out the scythe and play with it, Yu." Zhou Yao glanced at the blade less than a centimeter away from his neck in a cold sweat, and didn't even dare to swallow his saliva.

Fortunately, I am human...... Zhou Yao instantly had this feeling.

If it was a zombie body, Yu would probably "accidentally" let go of the hand holding the scythe, and let the blade have a negative distance "love" with him.

Staring at Yu's gaze, which was as empty as a black hole, he slowly withdrew his arm. With the arm retracted, "Helsetz" also disappeared into thin air.

Damn, it didn't work out...... After withdrawing his hand, Zhou Yao was depressed, but of course he wouldn't show it on his face, otherwise he would be despised by Sakuya.

Well, Sakiya seems to be already despising it......

Not wanting this, Zhou Yao continued without changing his face as if nothing had happened before.

"If you set up a deal, you'll need at least a sample of a magic weapon, and it's up to you then, you."

Yu looked at him directly, and finally wrote with a book.

"Understood."

The convoy marched for a while and finally reached the end of the road.

- In front of a huge and majestic greystone castle.

The castle is built on the deepest hill in the valley, with the mountain road coming in on the front and the steep mountain wall on the back, so to speak, in a closed environment.

The castle is a typical medieval Western European architectural style, which is harmonious and majestic.

The motorcade stopped, the heavy gates of the castle were opened, and a group of maids and deacons came out of it, lined up in two rows on either side of the door to welcome them.

Zhou Yao led the three of them to follow the large army of the association towards the castle, and the servants on both sides of the way hung their heads as if they were mechanical.

"A puppet, an artificial human?" Zhou Yao muttered quietly, he couldn't see any expression on the faces of these servants, only cold and stiff.

Unlike Sakuya and Yuu's expressionless faces that shield their emotions, these people don't have feelings at all.

"It's a doll, a work that is sold by the guild."

Zhou Yao's voice was very small, but it was still heard by Titia, who suddenly appeared beside him.

"I see." Zhou Yao replied in understanding. ”

"Today we will rest here for the night and leave tomorrow morning for the central province." Titia left a word, and was pulled away by Tamamo who didn't know what to guard against.

Anyway, she actually came along......

Walking into the interior of the castle, there is a courtyard-like garden, with a fountain in the center, and four flower beds divided into four directions, each with different colors as if to represent the four seasons.

Zhou Yao guessed what the owner of this place would look like, and followed the team through the garden and into the castle.

Suddenly, another world unfolded before his eyes.

The spacious hall is bright and luxurious, with a classical-style décor that reflects the owner's taste, and the white, red and gold triad dominates the space. Make its presence visible to the visitors.

Directly opposite the doorway is a staircase that leads to the upper floor, which extends deep into the depths and does not know where it is going.

On both sides of the hall were corridors leading to other places, and it was one of them that Zhou Yao and the others were heading to.

Walking down the corridor, Zhou Yao saw that the marble walls were inlaid with leather panels, and patterns were painted with gold lacquer on the surface.

It seems to be a painting, but it seems to have a deep meaning.

"I would like to welcome all the members of the association, and I would like to pay my respects on behalf of the Tosaka family."

At the end of the hallway was a large door, and a man in a black deacon uniform stood at the front of the door, welcoming the crowd.

Zhou Yao was originally not interested in what the other party said, but the Tosaka family mentioned at the end caught his attention.

Tosaka family? Is it such a coincidence......

Zhou Yao took his gaze off the wall and shifted it to the speaker, it didn't matter what he looked at, he was so surprised that he almost shouted.