Listening to Brunei's words, Franks's expression instantly became serious. After his expression became solemn, Franks' snow-white teeth, which had been exposed all along, were gone, and on his skin so dark that he could barely see clearly, only a pair of darker eyes reflected the dim light: "Honestly—I don't have that power." ”

Franks is just a thug - although this is not very surprising news, but if you think about it carefully after you have determined it, you can bring together a powerful second-turn mage like Franks into a thug, and it doesn't seem that the level is very high...... Such a dangerous guy actually set his sights on Brunei......

"System, it may be a little late to say it now, but you're a hot potato. ”

[If you're in the mood to spit out this meaningless groove here, it's better to seriously think about how to pronounce that cheat code? 】

Although Franks was silent for a while after saying that, he didn't seem to be waiting for Brunei's reaction, but was pondering something to himself, and at this time, he finally came to his senses, sighed, and said to himself: "It seems that there is really no other way." ”

Franks turned to the black-robed man next to him who had led the way for Brunei first, and bowed symbolically, but he didn't see any respect or any emotion on his face or in his movements, and said in a tone similar to that of Brunei: "Sir, I failed this mission. It's up to you to take care of it now. ”

“...... Sir?" Brunei repeated the title a little strangely. However, neither Franks nor the black-robed man known as "Mister" paid any attention to him, staring at each other and not speaking, their expressions changing slightly, as if they were communicating silently. Having said that, from the perspective of an outsider like Brunei, it is not clear that they are communicating anything.

[These two people seem to be good friends who sleep in a quilt. 】

“...... What?" Brunei's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he replied casually in his heart, "What do you mean?"

[What do you mean? Little Brunei, can't you even see this? Two men who can have such a high level of tacit understanding, if they are not so close that they don't distinguish each other's dead friends, they are lovers who have an ulterior relationship. In either case, they are a relationship where they can sleep under the same bed, do you understand?]

“...... I don't mention the others, but I've already clearly said 'couples', what's the point of talking about 'ulterior relationships' in the front. Brunei pondered for a moment, and finally made only the most irrelevant comment.

And at this moment, the exchange between Mr. and Franks seemed to come to an end. Franks took two steps back, a little more secluded than where Mr. had been, while the man known as Mr. took two more steps forward and stood in front of Bruneith, his shining eyes faintly reflecting the light, but the part of his face was completely hidden in the shadow of the hood, completely unrecognizable.

"The system - no, nothing. Brunei subconsciously wanted to obtain some information through systematic observation or direct psychology, but he suddenly remembered the tragic results of using psychology on this person before, and finally died down.

It's not that Brunei hasn't been able to fully figure out whether the system's decision is completely random, and maybe that situation is purely because he was too unlucky to make a big failure. However, according to Brunei's feeling so far, the description and consequences of what the system says are consistent with the actual situation. Using psychology on this "gentleman", when he fails a lot, he will lose his SAN value, according to the previous theory, it must be because there is something very wrong with him.

The gentleman looked at Brunei for a while, and seemed to smile a little, and then he spoke, his voice still low and slow, but his words were no longer as brief as before: "As Franks said, you are impressive. ”

“...... Mr. is overrated. Brunei pursed his lips and said a few words of modesty casually.

After a pause, the gentleman continued, "Franks failed in his mission, and I was actually responsible for it. I misjudged your personality, failed to see through your feigned death, and underestimated the enemy too carelessly—fortunately, you are young and have a general understanding of the general situation, giving us the opportunity to continue our mission. I thank you very much. ”

"......" Brunei's body tensed subconsciously, and he sat up much straighter, "You're welcome." ”

"So, it's up to me to be honest with you and explain the problem. As he said this, the gentleman's voice somehow became much heavier, even slower than before, as if he was making up his mind, and after a long pause, he finally spoke, "Well, I have a question to determine where to start. Do you know the spirit emblem?"

“...... system?" Brunei called out in his heart, "Is there an education test at this time?"

【...... No. You know very well that you have never heard of anything that sounds similar to the "spirit emblem". 】

"Yes......" This seems to be the first time that the system has rejected Brunei's request for verification, and more importantly, when the system says this paragraph, it uses the kind of voice that is called "mechanical" and only appears during the examination, rather than the usual frivolous tone. What does this mean? Before he could think about it, he was interrupted by the system's words.

[Inspiration test: 51<90, success.] Even if you haven't heard of it, this simple naming still tells you a lot of information. You realize that this is about the name of a particular kind of magic emblem. 】

"Is it because the request for a wrong test......" Brunei's abrupt words solved Brunei's doubts to a certain extent, and he did not continue to think about it, because new and more urgent information took away his thoughts.

Emblems of magic are divided into three categories: Imperial, Federal, and Papal according to the technology used and the method used in the end, and are classified into low, medium, and high levels depending on the complexity and final effect achieved. Even though I learned a lot of new knowledge in College City, this part of the common sense left over from the past has not been overturned.

This classification and grading mechanism encompasses all magic emblems, plus attributes, to precisely define any magic emblem, and there is no such thing as a "special" concept......

Except, the system.

Brunei subconsciously bit his lower lip and replied to his husband, "I have never heard of it. ”

The gentleman seemed to smile again, but he couldn't see his face clearly, and he couldn't hear his voice, and Brunei didn't understand why he had the impression that he was smiling. The gentleman's voice was calm: "That's right." But what just came to mind, didn't you?"

The gentleman was talking about a question, but it didn't sound like a question. Brunei glanced at Franks who was standing by the door, unlike Mr., where he was standing was more hidden, and his well-developed black muscular presence was still very distinct - Brunei finally decided not to tell too many lies here: "Yes." If I'm not mistaken, it's a magic emblem, right?"

Brunei pushed the question back. This time he clearly heard the laughter of the gentleman, who obviously saw through his little trick, but did not take it to heart: "That's right. A special kind of magic emblem, it's normal not to have heard of it. Although there is essentially no need to conceal knowledge, it is a pity that the general opinion is that what can be disclosed, should not be disclosed. ”

Speaking of this, the gentleman seemed to be lost in thought. After about a minute, Franks coughed lightly.

The gentleman woke up from a dream: "Oh, sorry, a little distracted. To put it simply, the spirit emblem is an abbreviation for the magic emblem with stellar wisdom - what's wrong with you? Do you remember anything?"

Brunei was indeed taken aback. If he just knew that the other party was really targeting the system, he might be surprised, but he wouldn't be so obvious, what really scared him was that, according to Mr., there was probably more than one "spirit emblem"!

Brunei has always tried his best to be wary of the system and try not to rely on it as much as possible, and he has to admit how much the system has helped him. Is there more than one "system" in this world? What are you kidding! Brunei himself didn't know why he was panicking, but the cold sweat on his body was pouring out layer by layer.

[So, you recognize a terrible reality that you never imagined before, and it almost completely destroys your old worldview, SAN - though I would love to say so, take it easy, little Bruneith.] 】

[I am unique. Even if you don't believe me, you are my chosen protagonist, and you are unique, you can't deny that. You have to have a little more faith in yourself. 】

The system's well-placed gags, as always, calmed Brunei's down.

"Yes. I just remembered that I seemed to have heard similar stories when I was very young. Please go on. ”

The gentleman didn't continue immediately, his reflective eyes pierced into Brunei's heart like a knife, and he kept seeing Brunei's back a little chilly: "Yes? There are also stories about the spirit emblem in the Empire, which is a fresh news." Isn't your magic emblem a spirit emblem?"

Brunei replied in a timely manner this time, raised his right hand, and took off the glove of his right hand: "You see, my magic emblem is a standard magic emblem, so could it be a spirit emblem?"

"The emblem of standard magic. That is, the probability of being a spirit emblem is very low. The gentleman paused for a long time, as if he was wandering again. Franks interjected into the topic: "It's not that it's low. What's more, although this looks very similar, it's not your magic emblem at all, right? The healing technique is a level 2 water magic, and the fireball technique is a fire type - the standard magic emblem actually has a dual-attribute style, if you pass on the technology, you're probably worth hundreds of millions of dollars now, right?"

"......" Brunei smiled awkwardly, his right hand hanging down, rubbing against his leg, "I didn't expect you to see it." ”

The pattern of a thorn-entangled butterfly is revealed on the back of Brunei's right hand. As Franks spoke, the system had shifted itself to the point where it did it, completely covering the pattern of the fake magic emblem that Gerard had taught him to draw: "I thought I could hide it." This is my true magic emblem. ”

Brunei focused his attention on the back of his hand for a moment, and the butterfly's wings lit up with a not-so-bright light, the blue as deep as the sea on the left, and the red as strong as blood on the right: "I designed it myself when I was in the Empire. At that time, I couldn't wear it, so I made it a federal style and made a few small changes, but it was easy to put it on. But it's not a spiritual emblem. ”

Franks wanted to say something, but was stopped by the gentleman raising his hand: "If not, then it's better." ”

The gentleman paused again, as if to phrase it: "I think you can see that there is one behind us, well, the master." That adult is very interested in you and wants to get you to do things for him. If you can work for that adult, it will also be very good for you. It's just that, until then, we need to make sure that you are not the holder of the spirit emblem. ”

Franks said on the side: "Because your personality is very troublesome, I will make it clear to you in advance." You don't have the right to ask for a reason, you don't have the right to refuse, you have to cooperate with our actions, or – you know. ”

Brunei Sigan laughed twice: "I understand, I understand." Well, how do you know for sure? Combined with your previous actions, you are probably going to push me to a near-death state?"

"You're smart enough to draw such precise conclusions from such fragmented conditions. "Or, you already know how to make sure." However, if you're willing to cooperate, we have other ways. ”

Brunei smiled nonchalantly: "Okay." Didn't you all say it? I don't have the right not to cooperate. Say, what are you going to do?"

"You...... The attitude is different. The gentleman spoke more slowly, as if he were in deep thought.

Franks answered: "It's like something has suddenly figured it out." Fearless – Come to think of it, this word can explain all your perverse actions from start to finish. Now, it's even more distinct. ”

Brunei pursed his lips: "What are you going to do?

"......," Mr. "was silent for a long time, and finally sighed, "That's fine." Put your hands on the table. ”

Brunei tilted his head: "Left hand or right hand?"

"Can you move your left hand now?" Franks interjected meanly.

Brunei glanced at his left arm, which was tightly wrapped in bandages, laughed twice, and put his hand on the table.

The gentleman took Brunei's right hand, pressed both thumbs against the magic emblem, and closed his eyes.

"Hehe, it's really you, little bastard, do you know how much you have lost by doing this, you stupid monkey!"

【...... Alas, what's the situation?]