After thinking about it for a long time, Varina couldn't figure it out, so he planned to take a trick.

He replied; "Lily, you're my 'girlfriend'."

If you pair this answer with a big smile, it would be very apt.

Unfortunately, Varina's current mood did not support such an expression at all.

"You know that's not what I'm asking!"

Qi Li waited for a long time, but only waited for a perfunctory sentence, obviously not satisfied.

Varina had no choice but to use her brains again.

The second time, he still only gave a very vague answer -

"I don't know."

Then he quickly explained, "Friends should get along with each other as equals, but you never gave me the opportunity to get along as equals. ”

"Sometimes you can feel like a friend, but more often than not, I'm in a position where I have to work with you."

"So, my answer can only be that I don't know."

Qi Li was slightly surprised by this answer, but quickly nodded her head and said nothing.

She then asked about the disposition of the items.

"I've brought back three extraordinary items, they're your trophies, what are you going to do with them?"

Qi Li gave a general introduction to them.

A crimson jelly-like substance that can replace the two main ingredients in the recipe when concocting the "Hunter" potion, allowing an average person to be promoted to a Sequence 9 "Hunter", worth about 400 pounds;

A two-handed greatsword, crafted using spiritual materials from the "Warrior" path, so it can increase the user's strength and agility, with a bit of swordsmanship instinct, and is worth about 500 pounds;

There is also Corvo's silver pocket watch, which was transformed into a magical object worth no less than 600 pounds.

Before Cherry could elaborate on the role of the pocket watch, Varina made a decision.

"I want that pocket watch, and the other two as a reward for your help." Thanks to your timely appearance, things can be closed so quickly. ”

"You wait for me a moment."

Qi Li left this sentence and left for a short time.

When she returned, she placed a beautiful jewelry box on the table next to Varina.

It is a small square wooden box, and in addition to the carved patterns on it, it is also decorated with gold threads and precious stones, which is not cheap at first sight.

Varina opened the wooden box and found that its interior was divided into three storage spaces, one large and two small, all with silk cushions.

Corvo's silver pocket watch, along with the matching silver chain, is placed in the largest storage compartment; In addition to this, the extraordinary characteristics of the "Hunter" are also inside, which is placed in one of the small storage slots.

This...... Varina looked back in amazement.

"It's all yours," Qi Li smiled, "I guessed you'd pick a pocket watch, so get ready in advance." ”

"All I need is that big sword."

Then she talked about the pocket watch.

"I've done divination, and this pocket watch is a magical item corresponding to the 'Reasoning Student', and wearing it on your body can significantly enhance your memory and comprehension."

Speaking of which, Qi Li interjected a digression, "Don't you want a magical item corresponding to the 'Knowledgeable'?" If you don't have a special requirement, it probably can be used instead. ”

Her casual digression sent a shock to Varina's heart.

Previously, he chose the pocket watch, mainly because it was a relic of Corvo the Substitute Punisher, and he wanted to use it to remind himself not to cross the line again.

He didn't expect that Corvo, the substitute punisher, was actually a "reasoning student" in Sequence 8, and his relic pocket watch might give him a huge boost!

"Of course, you need to be aware of the negative effects when you use it to learn quickly."

"It keeps your brain active at all times and puts a lot of stress on your mind. It may be fine normally, but if your spirituality is overdepleted, it should make you more susceptible to losing control. ”

The keyword "out of control" has a magical power that immediately pulls Varina back from her beautiful conjecture.

Qi Li saw his performance, pursed her lips and smiled, and continued:

"It serves another purpose."

"You can adjust the time by rotating the button above it, and at the same time get a logical thinking improvement for the corresponding duration."

"Of course, this usage also has side effects, it will make your brain run at high speed, and if you exceed the limit, you will become an idiot."

"As for you, I recommend that you don't use it for more than 2 minutes for the first time, and no less than 2 hours between uses."

With that, Qi Li picked it up from the jewelry box and bent down to help Varina put the bracelet on while the pocket watch was placed in her breast pocket.

Finally, she patted it gently, smoothed the folds on her clothes, and said:

"Give it a name."

Varina thought about it for a moment and quickly decided, "Let's call it 'The Bottom Line.'" ”

Qi Li withdrew her right hand and did not comment on Varina's name, but asked:

"Anything else? I'm going back if I don't. ”

"Yes."

Varina's right hand moved to his chest, held the watch through his clothes, and said:

"I've thoroughly digested the 'Assassin' potion, and I want to be promoted to the 'Instigator' of Sequence 8 as soon as possible."

Qi Li raised her eyebrows, obviously surprised.

But when she saw Varina holding her pocket watch, she didn't ask a question, but replied lightly:

"I see."

"I will prepare the corresponding materials, and you can be promoted after you recover from your injuries."

"This is something I promised you a long time ago."

She didn't mention that what she had promised did not include supporting materials.

Qili walked to the door, and Varina stopped her again.

"Wait."

Varina looked at Qili, who was looking back, and asked:

"You're not going to give away my hole cards, are you? I'm referring to the ability to 'connect'. ”

Qi Li shook her head and walked out of the room.

When the door was closed, her answer came through the crack in the door:

"I won't divulge your secrets."

……

After Cherry left, Varina pondered her last reply, feeling as if she had changed.

But what has changed, he can't say.

Varina quickly gave up on the idea of exploring Qili's changes, moved back to the bed, and lay down comfortably.

In the dark, he took out the "bottom line" pocket watch and rubbed it a few times.

It is a relic of Corvo the Punisher, whose extraordinary properties are incorporated into the pocket watch, which means that part of his spirit is also in the pocket watch.

Varina pressed the button above the pocket watch, and the lid with the emblazoned foliage and flowers popped up.

Looking at the beating hands on the dial, Varina pulled the pusher up and carefully moved the time forward by 2 minutes.

"Come on, Corvo, take me into the treasure trove of memories."

With that in mind, Varina pushed the button back.

The slender second hand didn't regain its beat, but Varina's eyes were closed, her brow furrowed, and the muscles of her face twitched occasionally.

Apparently, he entered a state of high speed in his brain.

Two minutes later, the hands of the pocket watch were back ticking, and Varina reopened her eyes and let out a long breath.

He dug up the potion recipe for Sequence 7 "The Witch" from memory:

Main Ingredients: All the blood of the Black Abyss Demon Fish, the egg of the Agate Peacock;

Auxiliary materials: 80 ml of pure water, 5 drops of golden mandala juice, 3 scales of shadow lizard, 10 drops of daffodil juice.

His attempt was successful, and the conjecture was confirmed.