Alex Koulibaly......

Old Jack ......

How did they find out so quickly about the Black Pearl's arrangement?

Wayne looked up at the clock and saw the time, eleven fifteen.

It had only been three and a half hours since he got in touch with Marko......

According to the time calculation, Blackjack's side should have given the order to "Pretty Hand" Franta Carneiro not long ago.

More precisely, it should have been an hour to half an hour ago.

In such a short period of time, Ales and they want to get this news through only two ways.

One was Alexei Island, that is, on the side of the "beautiful hands", and some of them had been staring at it, and they heard the instructions given to her by Blackjack for the first time.

The second one is from Blackjack.

Sincerely, Wayne prefers the first case.

That is, Ales's plan on Alexei Island has long included the link of "beautiful hand" Flanda Carneiro - kill her, replace her with Mitra, and then cooperate with their arrangement on the island.

But—

"It's not reasonable...... If so, then how did they know I was going to go to the Black Pearl for help? ”

Wayne frowned, thinking.

You know, before today, no, before the incident in the Colosseum last night, he hadn't even thought about finding Blackjack and them.

Even going to the gladiatorial arena was only when he noticed the layout of Alexei Island.

So, it was after what happened in the Colosseum last night that they responded?

If they follow this line of reasoning, they should have had other plans for Mithra at first......

Otherwise, it doesn't make sense.

And in the second case, they got the news from Blackjack......

Wayne's eyes narrowed, his face flickering in the dim candlelight.

He then removed the bloody ear from the spatial ring that had been used to connect with the Black Pearl, and after a few seconds of thought, he placed the ear on the workbench.

"Wait!"

Wayne knew he couldn't reach out to the Black Pearl, at least not at the right time.

As soon as there was an accident on Alexei Island, he contacted him...... It's too coincidental, it's too deliberate!

Wayne stared at the bloody ear, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the workbench.

What Marco said in the morning came to mind, that Blackjack and Euan had just gone through a big battle, and Menor and Chloa arrived in ......

Menor, Blackjack, and Euan, all three of whom are in contact with Ales.

I remember that when Menor was in Custer, his letters to Claire made it clear that he had a great relationship with Ales.

Euan had always been the special doctor of the Secret Division, and to say that he had no contact with Ales, Wayne would not believe it.

And then there's Blackjack, whose motivation for appearing in the city-state of Custer that night is the "Forbidden Items 0-10 Homecoming" and Tina in the hands of Chief Nefa.

Until now, Wayne didn't quite understand that the other party went to the city-state of Custer because the Glory Society was still Ales......

But his gut tells him that there is also a connection between Blackjack and Ales!

In addition to figuring out where Ales got the news about the Black Pearl, there is another key that makes Wayne very concerned -

He knew very well that Ales was not that easy to deal with.

At the same time, Ales must know that he is not an ordinary wizard to be slaughtered!

In particular, the few forbidden items in his hands, as well as the contract with Tina, and the few things he had done in the waters of Cordo recently......

Wayne believed that Ales was so concerned about his situation that it was impossible not to know this information.

Then, after knowing this, Ales dared to make arrangements in advance on Alexei Island and take the initiative to ambush him......

"What is his dependence!"

What can be done to deal with Tina, the Joker and Karel's murmuring, and what can be done to deal with him, a powerful wizard?

With what Wayne learned about Ales's actions in the city-state of Caster, the other party would not do anything that he was not sure of.

And to figure that out, Wayne knew he needed to solve two other things first.

One is what they did with Mitra in the first place.

The second is how they got Blackjack's explicit command of "Pretty Hands".

As long as these two things are clarified, then he will be able to follow this line and find out all the arrangements of Ales on Alexei Island!

"It seems that in addition to Mitra's internal response, I still need to find some help......"

Buzz Buzz......

At that moment, a faint gray glow flickered on the black trophy on the workbench, interrupting Wayne's thoughts.

"Huh?"

I didn't expect that the Black Pearl hadn't been contacted yet, but there was news from the ghost's side.

He pressed the gem, and a cold, emotionless voice came.

"Wraith School Internal Number 11346, Teresa Illina Silveira's request to establish a passage with you, do you agree?"

"Agreed."

Wayne looked at the liaison, his red eyes flickering slightly.

He always felt that the voice in charge of the internal liaison relay did not seem fake......

Perhaps, it's some old antique from the Ghost School?

Immediately afterwards, on the illusory screen, Teresa appeared, still wearing the gold-rimmed glasses, and saluted with a smile on her face:

"Good afternoon, Director."

"Good afternoon," Wayne snorted, asking, "Is there something going on with the school?" ”

"No, no, no, Director," Teresa laughed, "I'm ready for what you told me yesterday." ”

Wayne was stunned, "Oh? So fast? ”

In the list he had written earlier, there were a lot of materials involved, and Saarmetal alone was a lot of money.

Is this the strength of the Sylveira family in the Northern Continent?

I thought I would have to wait two more days, but I didn't expect it to be ready the next day.

"It's also a coincidence that the family is preparing to build a city-state on Labres Island on the south coast, and there happens to be a batch of materials for arranging rune arrays, so ......"

"It won't embarrass you, will it?"

"Of course not," Teresa stuck out her tongue, "I'll ask Grandpa for help." ”

Wayne knew that this was a gesture of favor to him by the Silvera family.

"How did your family come up with the idea of building a city-state on an island? It would cost a lot of money to build a city-state, right? ”

"I heard grandpa say that it has something to do with the ghost." Teresa thought for a moment and said, "It seems that I heard that the school plans to stay there for a long time, and then the family decided to build a city there. ”

"It shouldn't cost much, about 10 million gold pounds, I don't know the specifics."

Wayne: "......"

10 million gold pounds can buy almost 10 million maids.

From this point, you can imagine how terrifying the strength of the Silveira family is, and it is no wonder that Teresa, the heir, has two legendary-level guards......

However, the Wraith Sect is resident on the south coast of the Northern Continent, so is it related to the Twilight Sect?

"Thank you grandpa for me."

Teresa laughed, "Why are you two the same?" ”

"Oh?"

"When I asked my grandfather for help, he asked me to thank you."

Wayne smiled and said nothing.

Although he didn't know much about those nobles, he also knew that most of them belonged to the unprofitable people.

can repeatedly support him and Research Institute 66, on the one hand, it is Teresa's identity as the heir, and on the other hand, why is it not that he is the director of the institute and has potential?

But to put it mildly.

If nothing else, the Silveira family's investment will definitely not be lost!

Seeing that he didn't speak, Teresa hurriedly picked up a newspaper and waved it, "Director, look." ”

"What?"

Wayne came back to his senses and looked at the newspaper on the illusory screen, only to see that the first page of it clearly read—Ghost School Newspaper.

"Today's school newspaper mentioned our research report, which is still the largest article." Teresa said with a smile: "Not only introduced the situation of our institute, but also specially explained your achievements and the progress related to the research of the project, I will read it to you......"

"A few days ago, by Bolas M. Deputy G. McClure and the Forty-Four Legendary Wizards Council decided to recognize the research topic and report on mechanical undead at Research Institute No. 66 of the Von Enliso Research Center as legendary. ”

"As of the time of the report, as many as 100 legendary wizards of the school have redeemed the report, and nearly one-third of the heads of the research institute have decided to set up a research ...... related topics in the near future."

Speaking of this, Teresa's eyes sparkled, and she looked at the figure on the illusory screen and continued: "Finally, about your introduction, I now know that you have not only done a good job in research on the subject, but also have such strong strength. ”

"Strength?" Wayne raised an eyebrow and asked, "What did you say?" ”

"There's your affair in Custer, and a few ...... after you go to sea" Teresa asked, pointing to a photo in the newspaper, "You really used a spell in the Colosseum to silence everyone?" ”

Colosseum......

Wayne's expression was slightly surprised, what happened last night was also published there?

It seems that the attention to yourself over there is not low.

It's just that he doesn't understand, why does the Ghost School want to release all the information about him, the director of the institute?

Shouldn't the normal situation just talk about the project report and the situation of the institute?

"Sort of."

"You're amazing!" Theresa's face was excited, and there was a hint of admiration in her eyes, "I heard that there are three pirates in that gladiatorial arena whose strength is comparable to that of a great wizard, how did you do that?" ”

"I'm sure you can do the same in the future."

"Me? I can't. Teresa smiled and said, "The newspaper says that you have been promoted to the rank of Grand Wizard, and you are the fastest and youngest Grand Wizard in the history of the Ghost. ”

"It's a pity you're not in the Von Enriso Mountains, otherwise they would have come to interview you."

Wayne was dumbfounded and smiled, "That's not necessary. ”

I didn't expect the school to publish even such information.

What is this?

Specifically to create a god for him?

Or is it to use him for some purpose?

Thinking like this, Wayne looked at Teresa on the illusory screen where the gray mist was rising, and asked, "You just said that other research institutes have also started research on mechanical undead?" ”

He wasn't surprised that legendary wizards could see the potential of mechanical undead, but the unfolding of a subject was not so simple.

Especially when the research of the initiator and forerunner of this project is not yet finished......

Could it be that the instructions of the upper echelons of the Ghost School?

Do you think their research at Research Institute 66 is off course or that progress is too slow?

"Yes, yes," Teresa pouted with a look of dissatisfaction on her face, "I also contacted Dean Josue for this reason, and he told me that except for the Von Enriso Research Center, all other research centers have begun research on mechanical undead. ”

"Not only that, but there are also great wizards who are preparing to unite in a protest against the upper echelons of the school, protesting that they have overvalued the mechanical undead so much that they can't look at ......"

"Is that so?"

Wayne vaguely understood the school's intentions.

It's not about creating a god, it's about making him a target.

"Director, the preparations you mentioned, we have basically completed it, when will the next step of the promotion experiment begin? There is also the study of rune board cards......"

Teresa didn't know what was going on in his mind, and gushed out, "It would be bad if someone from the other research center got the first place." ”

"Are you ready?"

"Ready to go! Not only me, but also Escobar, and they all want to devote themselves to the research as soon as possible. ”

Wayne thought for a few seconds and said, "Let's put the fusion promotion experiment back and conduct research on the rune board first." ”

Speaking of this, he paused, looked at Teresa, and continued in a serious tone: "You don't lack knowledge of the topic of mechanical undead, but the basis of the rune board is rune, and this aspect is related to the direction of subsequent research. ”

"So, you first conduct a miniature study of the rune circle, and find a rune circle that is more suitable for the mechanical undead."

"Rune board card...... Teresa's eyes lit up, "Director, are you going to wait until we are familiar with it before conducting follow-up research?" ”

"You still have half a month at most."

Wayne glanced at the clock hanging on the wall and said casually.

This time is the bottom line he left for Ales and the others, if the other party does not show up within half a month, or the Judgment Saint of the Dawn Church arrives first, he will leave Alexei Island directly.

"Half a month? Please rest assured, I will urge everyone to do their best to study the rune board. ”

"Hmm."

Wayne nodded, then waved goodbye: "Send the materials as soon as possible, see you next time." ”

"I'll send it to you."

After disconnecting the Black Trophy Contact, Wayne sat down in his chair and focused on Mitra outside while waiting for Blackjack's reply and Teresa's materials.

Damn old Jack, bastard Ales, just let me pretend to be "Pretty Hand" and not even dispose of her body?

I don't know when the owner noticed me here......

If the master doesn't notice, isn't it going to be cheated by them?

No, you have to find a way to notify the owner before you can ......

Perceiving Mitra's complex thoughts, Wayne's gaze fell on the blue and white box, and his calm eyes were not focused.

Old Jack: They didn't even have time to dispose of the body......

Does that mean that they had Mitra posing as "Pretty Hand" Flanda on an improvised basis?

It's not certain...... More information is needed.

One thing is certain, though.

That's Alexei Island, and there are other people besides Old Jack and Mitra.

Those who can kill "beautiful hands" are at least at the level of the hand of the kingdom......

No, it's very likely to reach the Legend level!

Unless it was a spell like Howl of Fear, it was impossible to instantaneously kill, and it didn't even attract the attention of the others there.

Legend...... level?

Click......

At this time, the bloody ears slowly stretched and contracted, making a sound similar to the sound of brittle bones.

"Hey...... Rustle rustle...... Wayne, hear it, please answer, I'm Marco, Wayne ......"

"I'm here."

Wayne came back to his senses and glanced at the clock time, and at eleven forty-five, only half an hour had passed since the "beautiful hand" had been replaced.

"It's good to be here," Marko's voice over there breathed a sigh of relief, "I'm sorry, I should have contacted you half an hour ago, but the boss happened to be called away." ”

"Blackjack?" Wayne pretended to be unintentional and asked, "Is there something wrong again?" ”

"No, I heard that the Hammer Girl from the Black Pearl was looking for him."

"Or was it because of last night's attack on the USS Aranika?"

In the bloody ears, Marco deliberately lowered his voice and said: "It should be, I heard from Milus that the Hammer Girl seems to be angry, and is asking the boss to rush to Awad Island, preparing to join a few ships to deal with the people of the Aranika." ”

"Really? Then you be careful......"

"I'm fine, the people on the ship are very powerful, and our team still has the [Burst Sniper Rifle] you provided, and they can't protect me."

Marco laughed and said, "By the way, this time I contacted you to convey the boss's arrangement." He's already in touch with the people on Alexei Island, and they'll work with you. ”

"Thank you." Wayne said lightly.

He did not mention the explosion on Alexei Island, nor did he take the opportunity to ask for sources from Ales and others.

It's not that he doesn't trust Marko, but if those people are on the Bekli, he fears that Marco will be in danger.

And if you want to know the answer, you don't have to go through Marco.

"You're welcome, the boss also asked me to tell you, those [Burst Sniper Rifles] please ask you as soon as possible, saying that our Black Pearl is about to go to war, and those weapons are urgently needed."

"Don't worry, I'll provide it to you as soon as possible."

Wayne smiled and asked, "How are those guys?" ”

"Who?" Marco reacted, and his voice was even lowered: "I have arranged for them to stay in the cabin, and they have no ill will ...... as you said."

"I mean they don't pose a threat to the Black Pearl, but you ......," Wayne reminded, "those people are a little weird, and if you don't have to, you should try to contact them as little as possible, and treat them as if they didn't exist." ”

"Don't worry, I know. I won't tell you yet, I saw the boss come out, and there should be arrangements for the next step. ”

"Wait!"

Wayne then thought of something and hurriedly stopped, "Is Menor still on the boat?" ”

"Yes, huh? Are you looking for him? Marco asked in a puzzled tone.

"It's good to be here, if you have a chance to turn around, you can help me tell him, just say that the Ghost School has already acted on the Northern Continent, so that he has time to contact me."

"That's all?"

Wayne confirmed, "That's all!" ”

"I made a note of it, goodbye."

Seeing the bloody ear slowly shrink, Wayne took him into the box.

Then, he took out the space rings in the blue and white box and checked them, and saw that several rings were full of materials for arranging rune circles, so he took out a piece of parchment and wrote.

Whatever Ales is, he'll have to be prepared to deal with more......

(End of chapter)