Chapter 51: The Big Mouth of the Pit Man
"Have you picked a gift?"
Jasmine knew about it.
When Wizard CΓ©rene's hovercar drove away, he immediately asked.
"Not yet."
Link shook his head.
To be honest, he really didn't know what to give.
The gift should not be too cheap, but it also does not need to be too expensive.
It's hard to decide.
There wasn't much time left for him.
The Wizard of Paro's Sage Ascension Ceremony will be held on the evening of next Friday.
It was held in an auditorium in the academy, and there were not many people invited.
Except for a few friends, the others are all official wizards from the "New Blood Society", such as Tina, Sarya, Ella, and Wizard Lorcan, who Link is familiar with.
Link is the only wizard apprentice.
This is a great value, a great honor, and a great pressure.
No matter how much it is rumored in private, Link has won the special favor of Wizard Paro, like an illegitimate child, more than an investment object.
For Link, it didn't really matter.
At most, it's just a few cool words.
It doesn't necessarily reach Link's ears yet.
After the ceremony, the situation changes dramatically.
Link will be re-examined by many people, increasing the level of attention and increasing the intensity of research.
His words and deeds will be intentionally amplified and carefully analyzed.
Trying to figure out why a small first-year wizard apprentice would be so valued and favored by Wizard Paro.
Link couldn't help but tingle his scalp just thinking about it.
But he couldn't help but go.
Headache.
Jasmine suggests, "Maybe you can ask Wizard Paro about his hobbies when he was younger. β
"Hobbies when you were younger?"
Link's words were thoughtful.
"Well, you can think about it yourself, and I won't disturb your thinking."
Jasmine left a word and turned to go upstairs.
She had to study how she could make her body as plump and proud as that of Wizard Selene.
Maybe Link didn't even notice it himself, he prefers the convex and backward and charming royal sister.
This made Jasmine, who had been observing Link, secretly feel a little sad.
How many years will it take for her to become a royal sister like Wizard Selene?
If Link had learned of Jasmine's thoughts, he would have rebuked her and fallen into the wrong way.
How can he be so narrow-minded?
Link thought about it for a while, but didn't come up with a clue, and went back to the fifth-floor lab.
After the R&D work is done, it has to be summarized.
By the way, I will prepare some handouts, and use this research and development to talk about the research system, common methods, "thesis" format and writing experience of the wizarding world, "patent" regulations and application, authorization, and transfer to Jasmine, the Brothers and the Social Terrorism Group.
as well as some advanced knowledge of botany, runics, pharmacy, and alchemical apothery.
With Link's rapid growth, one assistant is obviously not enough, the more the merrier, the more the merrier.
But the tool man (crossed out)/assistant will not fall from the sky, or be famous, and Link's own training.
The Brothers and Social Terrorism Group had just taken less than half a day off before they were arrested and listened to a day and a half of classes.
That's how it passed this Saturday.
Wizard CΓ©rene moves quickly.
The day after I got the information and samples, that is, on Sunday, I completed the sublimation of five products with a total of 25 models.
As soon as Link had completed the "patent" authorization, he had already sent a detailed description of the pharmacy and alchemy pharmacy knowledge and technology used in sublimation.
Sending magic stones and knowledge, Wizard Seren's kindness to Link is not insignificant.
Link silently remembered it in his heart.
I will repay it later.
Now it's time to pick the right gift.
There were only five days left to prepare, and Link still hadn't decided what to give.
"Big guy, the little brother is here to solve your problems."
Buck came over with a smile, looking like he was asking for credit.
"How?"
Link asked curiously.
"Look, big guy, what did we find?"
Buck took out his brain and handed it to Link.
"Oh."
Link took the Brain with him, skimmed it for a moment, and let out an exclamation.
The Brothers have really discovered something amazing.
I saw a certain page on the "official website" of the academy displayed on the screen of the brain, on which was the heroic posture of Wizard Paro "winning" the first place in the first grade and two districts.
Take a closer look, the format of that two-zone competition was a battle in the ring.
Wizard Paro made it all the way to the final against Peter. Lionel.
The two fought fiercely for a long time, and finally their mental power and magic power were exhausted, and they actually fought Wang Baquan.
You kick, I punch, roll and beat each other.
Wizard Paro relied on a "monkey stealing peach" to kill Peter. Lionel flipped to the ground, rode up, and picked up a fist the size of a sand bowl, and struck Peter. Lionel had Venus in his eyes and had no choice but to admit defeat.
After browsing the "heroics" of Wizard Paro, Link instantly came to inspiration.
He knew what gift to give, and he didn't need to spend a lot of magic stones, but he could show his heart again.
"Thank you, Buck!"
Link gave Buck his brain back, patted him on the shoulder, and said happily, "You've helped me a lot." β
As the words fell, Link ignored the surprise on Buck's face and went into the small office shared with Jasmine.
It took more than half an hour to operate.
Link walked out of the small office with a red face.
Behind him was Jasmine, whose face was also slightly flushed.
"You're amazing!"
As she walked, Jasmine complimented and looked into Link's eyes, and she could pull out the silk.
"General, average."
Link was in a rare mood and joked with Jasmine.
The Brothers and Social Fears Group, who stayed in the living/working area to learn Link's lecture knowledge, were stunned when they saw the two of them.
In broad daylight, this is.
Big guy, big sister, can you not play so big?
Link glared at the smiling brothers and shook his head speechlessly.
Then he left the laboratory and headed for the living service building.
Jumping like this, someone will clean them up.
"Come, let's go and practice a witchcraft drill today."
Jasmine has been in contact with so many nobles who are addicted to desire since she was a child, how could she not understand the eyes of the brothers, even if she has a trick.
"Don't, big sister."
"Spare your life!"
The benevolent brothers immediately wailed.
Jasmine didn't care about these, took out the majesty of the eldest sister's head, and forced the brothers to enter the witchcraft area and conduct actual combat drills.
Link walked to the life service building.
Buck, who had the most obvious and lewd smile, was already wearing a pig's head face and was in pain.
It turns out that the little woman must not be provoked.
Especially a little woman with hard fists and feet!
Dejay let out an untimely laugh when he saw Buck's tragic condition, and the second one was dragged by Jasmine for a combat drill.
Link had already walked into a small shop that specialized in all kinds of dolls.
"What is needed?"
Business was bleak, and the boss who had nothing to do but brush the "forum" to relieve boredom immediately greeted him and greeted him warmly.
"Hello, I want to make a custom set of dolls."
Link replied politely.
But anyone who can open a store in the life service building is not a simple character.
Stores like this that rely on the "craftsmanship" of the shopkeeper to prop up the supply of products, no matter how inconspicuous the appearance is, no matter how small, shabby, and rotten the inside, it cannot be underestimated.
Who knows if you'll meet another Cody wizard who will return to the academy to "retire"?
"Custom dolls? What are the requirements? What price can be given? β
The boss was immediately interested.
If this order can be won, today's wine money will have to be ...... Right?
"Half a meter high, it can store the light and shadow of the witchcraft effect, body posture and movement, and then display the corresponding content stored according to the command."
Link informs his boss of his vision.
As he spoke, he felt that it was not quite vivid to talk like this, so his mind moved, and he used the secondary fog and rain technique to visually simulate it.
In layman's terms, it is actually a pre-programmed robot, and then according to the commands issued by voice, gestures, psychics/magic, etc., it can demonstrate the corresponding segment of witchcraft effect light and shadow screens, body postures and movements.
"This form, I see, it's no problem at all."
The boss rubbed his fingers, "As long as the magic stone is enough, even if you directly enchant the witchcraft, it's not impossible." β
If it can be made, this puppet can be worth 1 or even 2 rings of witchcraft.
Cool is going to be really cool.
There's nothing more than a kinetic GUNPLA or miniature Gundam that can run, punch, and slash.
But how expensive it is!
Link was not moved by the temptation, and said directly: "Cap 300 standard first-class magic stones, boss, please do a good job for me." β
As he spoke, Link sent the edited video of the "highlights" of the two districts of the Paro Wizard Dabi downloaded from the academy's "official website" to the public brain in the store.
"Oh, Paro. Isn't this the 'reel) that Palo guy won all the way to the first place? β
The boss leaned over to take a look and let out an exclamation.
The eyes that looked at Link also became surprised, and he sighed with emotion:
"It turns out that your kid is the only wizard apprentice invited by the promotion ceremony of the Palo Sage. Is this a gift for Paro? It took a lot of thought, not only in a novel form, but also in the heart of that guy in Paro. β
As soon as Link heard this, especially the boss's name for Wizard Paro, he knew that he had really met a big guy.
Fortunately, he has always put his posture very upright, neither humble nor arrogant, and he is not afraid of angering this unknown big man.
After thinking about it, Link asked, "Please help keep the secret, this puppet is just a novelty, and there is nothing else special." β
"Don't worry, I'm very tight-mouthed."
The boss made a stitching motion on his mouth, "It will definitely not leak out." β
"Thank you, boss."
Link took out two boxes from his pocket and handed them over, "According to your rules, this is a deposit, 100 magic stones." β
"Well, I'm not in a hurry to give it."
The boss smiled heartily, took the box, opened it one by one, glanced at it, and quickly verified the number.
Then hug tightly to your chest.
"Then I'm sorry for you."
Link didn't seem to see this scene affecting the image of the big guy, and said in a tone without waves, "I'll pick it up next Thursday?" β
"Yes, you can just come and get it then."
The boss rubbed the box full of magic stones in his hands with both hands, not caring about Link, and even wanted to send him away as soon as possible.
Link saw it, didn't procrastinate, and left directly.
The boss leaned to the door of the store, saw Link's back walking away, and immediately lay back in his rocking chair with the box, wondering where to have a drink in the evening.
It's rare for business to open, and it must be celebrated.
Thinking about it, the boss felt that he was bored to drink alone, so he held the magic stone in one hand and picked up the portable brain in the other hand to send a communication application to an old friend.
"What's the matter?"
An impatient voice came from the other side.
"I'm looking for you to drink."
The boss roared arrogantly, "Give you 3 seconds, give me a decent attitude." β
"I'm!"
The voice on the other side first shouted, immediately lowered the volume, softened the timbre, and said flatteringly, "Big brother, take me." Anyway, where did you get the magic stone, tell the little brother, the little brother has been having a hard time recently, and all the private money has been confiscated. When the younger brother earns it next time, he will also invite the eldest brother to drink. β
The boss smiled smugly:
"My shop opened today. Alas, you don't know that the only wizard apprentice that Palo invited for promotion actually went to my store to customize a gift.
It's not me who blows, when I drink the beauty of the evening, make that gift, and give it to the junior apprentice, that guy in Paro will definitely be happy.
Even if it's a treasure, the Percy Sage Drill Rod, which can't even be touched, can't compare! β
"Big brother, you said it so well, what kind of gift is it, so powerful?"
"It's nothing special, it's just a ...... Alas, that kid is not authentic, but he actually took precautions and asked me not to leak out. I was blinded by the magic stone, and I actually agreed! β
"Big brother, you did it on purpose, right? Deliberately to whet my appetite, right? β
"Haha...... You guess. β
The boss ignored the "scolding" from the voice over there, and hung up the communication directly, feeling in a good mood.
Continue to rock the rocking chair, citing alcohol as an excuse, looking for the next victim.
As soon as Link returned to the lab, he received a communication request from Wizard Selene.
"Good morning, Wizard CΓ©line, what do you have to say?"
Link didn't dare to delay, and immediately connected and greeted politely.
"I heard you're going to give Paro a gift that's better than Percy's Sage Staff?"
Wizard Selene asked, and directly stunned Link.
What?
I'm going to give a gift to Wizard Paro that is more powerful than Percy's Sage Diamond Staff?
How did I not know?
Link pointed to his nose and asked in disbelief, "Who?" I? Gift? More powerful than Percy Sage Drill Staff? β
"yes, the news has spread, and we're all curious."
Wizard Serene smiled, her tone full of evil taste, and teased, "You are so capable, why don't I know?" Dare to hide it from me, it's really bold. β
"What? Word spreads? β
Link was shocked, his expression management failed, and he pleaded with a sad face, "Don't play tricks on me, I have a big head." By the way, how could such bizarre news come out? β
Wizard Cherine smiled: "You go to the 'Big Mouth' Caudle custom doll, you can keep it a secret, don't tell others what kind of doll you ordered, you are clever, know that he should not leak it." Otherwise, everyone would already know what gift you're going to give. β
"Is that what you say?"
Link was no longer shocked.
"Okay, pay more attention to yourself, everyone is looking forward to it now, I hope your gift will give a surprise."
Wizard Selene gave another reminder and hung up.
Link put down his brain and recalled the shopkeeper's action of sewing his lips, the assurance of "the mouth can be tight".
I just felt that there were countless alpacas running in my mind.
It's really a muddy horse.
Thank you for the tip from the book friend 20210301106539803018, thank you!
(End of chapter)