"Mr. Robber," the negotiator ignored Kevin's complaints, and continued his lines, "What kind of grudge do you have to rob the vault? Are you worthy of your parents? Are you worthy of your brothers and friends......

The negotiators outside the door chattered crookedly for a long time, and what they said was touching. Inside the Pen, Fun, and Pavilion www.biquge.info, Kevin had already crouched down and began to study the broken chandelier, picking up a few fallen gems and examining them carefully.

Everyone on the side looked at the difference: "Hey, don't steal it." We're all watching. ”

Kevin smiled and didn't pay much attention to it, just walked around to observe the terrain, silently measuring the size with his fingers. These gems themselves are good quality crystals, and they are used to make magic circles, so if you change them slightly, you should be able to do it.

Kevin's magic array level is actually just a beginner, and if you want to play on the spot in an instant, it is still quite difficult to put a useful magic array casually. Generally speaking, the spar is not ready to be used, it needs to be measured and calculated, etc., and there are special tools for measurement, and the high-end and fine magic array cannot be separated by a fraction.

But fortunately, Kevin is prepared, and with the knowledge of the chandelier magic array, it is also feasible to reverse the mana value and elemental value of each hedron. Then go directly to the magic array that was checked in yesterday's book, and it is feasible to apply a template.

With the voices of the negotiators outside, it seems that the robber also has a background, and Kevin seems to remember himself as a "mercenary with a dark heart". After all, the whole exercise is to prevent any accidents when the mercenaries are transforming, and to a certain extent, it is also to remind the mercenaries who are trying to do something, and play a role of killing chickens and monkeys.

However, this has little to do with Kevin, but it just provides a good free time for him to concentrate on setting up the magic array. In addition to the magic crystals, the magic array usually needs a connecting line in the middle, which ensures the most effective interaction between the magic crystals. And in order to make convenient calculations, the connection method has specifications in the book, but at critical moments, you can also find something to simply replace it.

The connection between the four series of spars of wind, fire, water and soil is different, and the connection between the spars of the water system, if there is really no connecting material, then directly carve a groove and irrigate it. In the soil system, you can sprinkle more soil and make it into a shape that rises above the ground. The wind system is the simplest, you can directly use the connecting wire, you only need to put the spar in the right position, and then the magic can guide it, but you must ensure that there is no wind around.

The fire system is the most cumbersome, and it is necessary to ensure that the temperature on the connection line is higher than elsewhere, and it is best to keep it burning. The magic array used by Kevin in the city is connected by blackened wire, which is relatively heat-absorbing in the sunlight, and the temperature naturally rises. The higher the temperature, the more active the fire element, the thread connecting the two ends of the hedron will naturally be struck, and the magic array will be activated.

Nowadays, most of the spars on the chandelier are mainly water and wind, and the connection is relatively simple. They took a ruler compass from their accountant's office and drew a line directly on the ground, and then the water soaked some white paper, and tore it into strips and threw it on the line. A very ugly, paper-pasted magic circle was formed.

The "hostages" here watched Kevin work, and everyone talked about it, saying that they couldn't see that Kevin would do this, and asked from time to time what was the use of this? Kevin did not answer, he had signed a confidentiality agreement with what he had learned, and this kind of thing was not worth showing off.

Not only that, Kevin also drew a lot of useless lines on the magic array, making the whole magic array look even more messy, as if a child who was learning to draw was tearing paper and scribbling on the ground. Unless someone present has an amazing memory and can write down every stroke and the position of every hedron, they will never be able to learn this hand.

"Robbers, I'll give you one last chance! Come out and surrender!" The negotiator outside the door finally had a dry mouth and issued an ultimatum.

Kevin finally responded: "I have 38 hostages in my hands now, and you didn't ask me what conditions I had for a long time, but you actually asked me to surrender? Are you really not afraid that I will kill a few hostages?"

"Hmph, since Mr. Robber is obsessed, then don't blame us for making a move!" the negotiator snorted coldly and turned back to the chief captain.

The captain nodded, and looked around, this side was already full of his people, and the sheriff on the side had already completely controlled the area. The streets and rooftops are full of men with bows and arrows, and parrots patrol back and forth in the air to ensure that the robbers have no wings to fly. There was even a deliberate opening on the side for a few famous bards to watch, and some curious people from the distance also stood on the roof to take a look.

The procedure of negotiators has also been completed, and it is time to show the resourcefulness and decisiveness of the chief captain. The chief captain took out a disc-shaped thing and said lightly: "Mr. Robber, it's a pity that you missed your last chance to surrender." ”

Kevin suddenly remembered something: "Sir, I have already dismantled the chandelier in the vault, I'm sorry." ”

Captain: "......"

In an instant, the captain's face changed greatly, and he even lost his temper. Hurriedly rubbed the disc in his hand, and sure enough, there was no response. He originally planned to activate the Freezing Spell to freeze everyone in the house in an instant, and then lead people to rush in to rescue them easily. This was planned before the exercise. After the military exercise began, there was a slight accident, in addition to rioting in the city, the plainclothes sheriff was forced to withdraw from the vault, and it was also a mistake to ask him to close the door of the vault.

But even so, it's acceptable. Just activate the magic circle, and the house freezes for 1 second. The captain broke into the door directly, and then supplemented it with many spells such as flashing, vertigo, hypnotism, etc., and another 1 second delay was enough to subdue the robbers. After all, the robber is nothing more than a red vindictive person.

But I didn't expect the chandelier to be discovered by the robbers first and broken. Based on the captain's understanding of General Oude, this person is not interested in membrane method, and his subordinates have no reason to be a person who is proficient in membrane method. Could it be that someone on your side has reported the news?

"Sir," the woman in the sunhat next to her began, "the robbers have threatened to break this chandelier many times, and we have had to withdraw first to ensure that the mechanism is not discovered. ”

"But why did he still break it?" the captain was furious.

Inside the house, Kevin provoked: "Sir, aren't you, right? Without the chandelier, you don't know how to free the hostages?"

The captain calmed down and snorted coldly: "Don't think that you can sabotage at will through military exercises." Do you know what that chandelier is? Damaged in battle during a military exercise, if it's a valuable, it's just a damaged sign, and you really broke it?"

"Sir," Kevin replied, "I didn't know what this chandelier was until it was broken, and I was told that the chandelier was valuable, but since he wasn't an authority, not a director, but an enemy, I had reason to believe that they were fooling me. ”

"Second, although the chandelier was broken, the spar was not damaged. It only needs to be repaired to restore the mechanical structure. I also know a little bit about it, if you can trust me, you can hand it over to me for maintenance after the military exercise. ”

"Third, although you are the chief captain of the sheriff, you are not qualified to reprimand me. In military exercises, we are equals, I am a robber, you are a sheriff. Since I'm the only robber, it's up to me to judge. I obey the instructions of the director's department, and if there is no director's department, then I can listen to my immediate superior, which is General Oude. Hope you understand. Kevin said three things, clearly and loudly.

Captain: "......"

"Captain, what now?" someone on the side whispered.

The chief captain had a gloomy face: "Inform the guard in ambush inside, let him wait for the opportunity to move." The captain also kept a hand, arranged an extra guard in the vault, and signed a contract with him with a parrot to keep in touch with the outside world.

"Captain, according to the parrot's report just now, the guards inside have been 'killed'. A person on the side reminded.

Captain: "......"

"How did he get killed?" asked the captain.

"Killed by robbers. ”

The captain had a dark face, he wanted to ask what the situation was inside, after all, this "death" was not really killed, and through contract contact, it was still possible to carry out some activities outside the rules. It's just that as the captain, I'm really embarrassed to speak, and I hope that the people below will be smarter, but I don't.

"Captain, it's okay," a young mage on the side stood up, "I use the insect manipulation technique, I can let my worm fly in first and investigate the situation inside." ”

"Yes. Hurry. The captain nodded.

The mage immediately stepped forward and snapped his fingers in the air, and suddenly a bee flew from around. There is also a group of people among the mages who specialize in the insect system, which is relatively unpopular. In addition to direct contracts, they can also use pollen and other mediums to manipulate large-scale insect swarms, insects have extremely weak mental power, and their intelligence is also very low, and they usually do not sign contracts with them. However, sometimes it is used for reconnaissance and surveillance, but it also has miraculous effects.

The bee spun around twice in the air, then landed on the ground and crawled in through the crack in the door.

Then I saw the mage tremble. The captain hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"

"My bees were trampled to death. The mage frowned. This insect is too weak and too big, and the mage who was trampled to death didn't feel sad, but he was unwilling: "Captain, or I'll call the swarm over." ”

"Listen," suddenly Kevin shouted from inside, "Do you think I don't know there's such a thing as wormmanship?

"Hey, if other wild bugs come in, do you kill people too?" asked the woman in the visor.

"Yes!" Kevin said unceremoniously, "if you really want to keep the hostages safe, tell three or five people to wait by the door with fly swatters." Even if wild insects come in, they will shoot me to death. ”

The teeth of hatred of everyone itched, and they turned their heads to look at the captain again. The captain also frowned and pondered, and seemed to be constantly estimating the feasibility of attacking under various plans. But the conclusion is that although the robbers will definitely be taken, the hostages are really difficult to guarantee.

The vault structure was originally airtight and thick, with walls, zenith, floors, and gates reinforced with the ability to resist magic. In addition to the fact that the gate can be broken relatively easily, other walls are even more difficult to shake. It's impossible to drill into the ground, and the ground has a good earth-based magic resistance. The vault itself was designed to prevent looting, and was designed to be built as an almost fortress.

"Captain, why don't we use hypnosis?" someone on the side began to suggest. But the proposal was quickly rejected: "Hypnosis through the door? It's too difficult, and once he is found out halfway, what if he kills hostages?" "But how to confirm the location of the robber is indeed the most difficult, but as long as the location is confirmed, there is no need to really release the arrow, and it can be directly determined to kill.

Here, the captain and a few of his subordinates discussed tactics nervously, and it was not easy for Kevin in the house.

"How long is this exercise going to last?" one of the hostages had begun to get impatient, and this impatience would also be contagious, and everyone asked one after another.

Kevin replied calmly: "The decision of time is not in my hands, it depends on the performance of both parties." When I'm arrested or killed, then the exercise is over. ”

"Is there no other possibility?" someone wondered, "such as the robbers' successful counterattack." ”

Kevin smiled, "There is no other possibility. ”

"Well, why are you working so hard?" someone had already shaken his head, "I'll teach you a way to just 'kill' us all, and then there are no hostages, and they rush in and kill you." The exercise was over. ”

Kevin glanced at him, then turned to look at the president, "Didn't you tell them about the military exercise?"

The governor was still lying on the ground: "I'm sorry, I'm dead. ”

Obviously, the president also hopes that this time can be ended sooner, it is just a process for them, and they broke the chandelier at the beginning, and they don't know what to break in the future. It's better to end it early.

Kevin didn't bother to talk nonsense: "In that case, then you guys should treat me as a real robber." ”

Everyone had to shut up, and they had to say that Kevin was full of momentum when he smashed things, so that when he turned his face, everyone didn't dare to move.

"Miss Counter," Kevin nodded, "bring me a box of crystal coins." ”

"What do you want to do?" everyone was surprised. The value of crystal coins is above gold coins, it is not the common currency in Lou Paule, in fact, only the Lane Empire directly uses crystal coins to trade in the continent today. For Lou Pauler, crystal coins are something similar to foreign exchange.

Although most currencies use gold coins, the purity, size and other aspects of gold coins still vary, and some even use brass instead of gold coins. Of course, there is a whole set of conversion methods between national currencies, and Kevin knows some of it as he travels around the continent. But in general, crystal coins are hard currency.

The reverse of the Lou Paule gold coin features the king's head, and on the obverse is the national emblem, a comical expression with the corners of the mouth upturned. For Lou Baole people, this pattern is seen from a young age, and they don't feel any problems. It's just that foreigners think it's funny when they look at it, so Lou Pauler's currency is also jokingly called funny money in foreign countries.

"It's nothing, I just want to put up more magic arrays. Kevin replied, "As long as there are enough crystal coins, you can also give it a try." ”