Chapter 184: Shadows
Link sensed something unusual.
I feel that if we continue to talk about this topic, the Brothers and the Social Terrorism Group may make an offer to "donate" to him.
So he decisively stopped talking about spiritual resources and moved on to other topics.
This time the conversation didn't last long, because the atmosphere had changed, Link had to use an excuse to end the conversation in a hurry.
"How poor am I in their eyes?"
Seeing the benevolent brothers and the social terror group leave the villa, Link couldn't help but mutter, doubting life, "Am I so poor that I am so obvious?" ”
"I'm so poor!"
With some emotion, Link didn't rush to leave his hometown and go back to the academy headquarters.
He turned around and went into the study on the second floor, opened the office brain, and called up all the research materials of Christina and Karona's mother and daughter, including the part that Christina sent regularly after returning to Shadow City, and read it carefully.
Since it was found that Garona was a good fit for implanting the "build", and that the "build" would also help her grow, it was not allowed to stay in the mind.
Sit and talk about the Tao, get up and do it.
After checking Garona's information, Link took Christina's information along the way.
Christina is not as special as her daughter Garona, she is not particularly similar to the "Makeup", and is no different from other ordinary wizards.
Moreover, because of her comprehensive carrying capacity, perhaps because she has undergone a successful biochemical transformation, it is even worse.
After reading all the information, Link began to design a "build" that would fit Garona.
Considering Garona's age and affordability, it was certainly impossible to implant the suit in the first place.
Even the individual pieces had to be carefully designed into a special style that could be upgraded.
Previously, when teasing Garona at the headquarters of "Do Anything is Free", in the general manager's office, Link already had an inspiration.
Now the design of "construction" can be described as a spring of thought, in one go.
One afternoon passed, and 4 special pieces were successfully designed.
This efficiency is not insignificant.
It is said that it is 4 special single pieces, but in fact, it is like the thorn series witchcraft 0 ring "thorn entanglement", 1 ring "thorn strangulation", 2 ring "thorn overgrow", and 3 ring "thorn heaven and thorn earth", which is a relationship that ascends in order.
However, unlike the Thorn series of witchcraft, the 4 special pieces share the same name, and the function is the same, but the effect is high and low, as if the same series of car engines have 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 different cylinders.
The special piece is called "Shadow Embrace", and as the name suggests, its function is to increase Garona's affinity with the concept of shadow elements and darkness.
In Link's vision, the "Shadow Embrace" will be combined with the yet-to-be-designed special single pieces "Snake Kiss", "Shadow Bokeh", and "Invisible Blade" to form a special set "Shadow Snake Eater".
A special set is a Tier 1 set that can be upgraded from a Tier 1 set with an effect equivalent to 1 Ring Sorcery to a Tier 4 set with an effect equivalent to 4 Ring Sorcery.
Looking up at the window, and finding that it was getting late, Link cleaned up a little, and took the four "Shadow Embrace" pieces that had been designed, as well as the idea of the "Shadow Demon Serpent's Eater" set, returned to the academy headquarters through the cross-border portal, and drove straight to the villa.
Jasmine had just returned from the lab and had just gotten out of the car.
"What's wrong?"
Link walked up to Jasmine, who didn't look very good, and asked with concern.
"Nothing."
Jasmine turned and walked back to the villa, saying as she went, "The experiment didn't go well." ”
"Is there anything I can do to help?"
Link frowned slightly, and said.
Since Jasmine embarked on the path of the Beast Wizard, Link really can't help much.
It is only in biology that we can refer to one or two.
"Nope."
Jasmine was not polite, and directly stated the facts, then her tone softened and asked, "You went to see Garona, she is okay now, right?" ”
Unlike Link before, he was so busy that he hadn't even seen Garona's face.
Jasmine had made a special trip to video communicate with Asander and watched Garona a few times.
"It's fine."
Link replied truthfully, "Christina did a good job of keeping the connection between Garona's soul and body at a more appropriate point. It is not too alienated, and it also avoids the influence of the bloodline of the Shadow Demon Snake, and it also realizes the idea of me and Wizard Selene relatively well, so that the racial ability of the Shadow Demon Snake can be integrated into Garona's body little by little. ”
"That's good."
Jasmine nodded, not continuing the conversation.
She was doing research and experiments today, and she was very unhappy, and she was not in a very good mood at this time.
Caring about the affairs of Garona is a strong spirit.
After getting the reply, I lost the interest in talking.
Link saw that something was wrong with Jasmine, and swallowed back the "Shadow Demon Serpent's Devour" set that he had been about to say.
When you're in a bad mood, how can you have the leisure to listen to things that aren't very relevant to you?
It's up to you and others, so let's not talk about it.
After entering the hall and thinking about it, Link beckoned to the intelligent butler and ordered something.
After that, as usual, the two had dinner in the restaurant and chatted over tea.
Jasmine is really not in the mood, whether it is dining or drinking tea, she seems absent-minded, as if she is going through the process.
"Rest early today, don't think about anything, get some good sleep."
Link saw it in his eyes, took the initiative to get up, and walked upstairs, "Whatever happens, I'll talk about it tomorrow." ”
"Hmm."
Jasmine said yes and followed her to the bedroom.
As soon as she walked into her bedroom, Jasmine noticed something different.
Several rooms in the bedroom suite are filled with a fresh and elegant fragrance that is calming.
There is also a guide band made up of colorful petals, signaling Jasmine to walk towards the bathroom.
Jasmine walked down the petal-paved path into the bathroom and found everything ready inside.
Hot water at just the right temperature, soothing petals floating on the water, lit aromatherapy oils, soft lighting, and soothing music create an environment that can be completely relaxed.
"This dead wood!"
A smile tugged at the corners of her mouth, and Jasmine murmured in a strange way.
The bad mood of the whole day has disappeared at this point.
In many cases, it doesn't necessarily need to be done well, as long as it is done and caring, it is enough.
Nothing was said all night.
The next day.
With a full posture and high spirits, Jasmine left the villa and headed for the laboratory.
Before leaving, he took Link's cheek and wiped his mouth.
"Tsk."
Link picked up the napkin and wiped the marks off his face.
Spread it out and take a look, there are no oil stains, all red marks!
At the end of the episode, the laid-back Link has nothing to do, enters the study, and continues to design the "Swallow of the Shadow Serpent" set.
Perhaps because of his good mood, Link actually designed three special single pieces, "Demon Snake Kiss", "Shadow Blur", and "Invisible Blade", all of which were designed in a whole day.
This efficiency is even more efficient than yesterday afternoon.
Looking at the holographic projection in front of him, the data, design drawings and estimated effects of the "Swallow of the Shadow Demon Snake" set were displayed, and Link was very satisfied.
Just like many ancient writers in the previous life, when writing articles, they didn't add points, and they couldn't delete or change a word, Link felt that the "Devouring of the Shadow Demon Snake" set had also reached the ultimate harmony, the ultimate harmony, and could not be modified.
After continuing to admire it for a while, Link divided the document into three parts and kept it safe.
As long as Garona grows a little older, she can start with the Level 1 "Shadow Serpent's Devour" set and implant the "Build" one by one.
"I can't wait!"
Link let out a sigh.
The "Savage Strike" set designed for the goblins of the fairy world last time was far less than the "Devouring of the Shadow Demon Serpent" set that made Link proud.
Therefore, Link really wants to see the appearance of the full body of the level 4 "Shadow Demon Serpent's Eater" set with an effect equivalent to the 4-ring sorcery as soon as possible.
Not......
At the mention of the level 4 suit, Link became more and more proud.
Originally, he thought that the effect of the level 4 suit was equivalent to the 4-ring sorcery, which involved the use of the power of some rules, so he could only refer to the 4-ring sorcery for transformation.
As a result, this time I designed the "Swallow of the Shadow Demon Serpent" set, and there was a windfall.
That is, you don't need to refer to the 4-ring witchcraft, you only need to bring out the high-ceilinged bloodline characteristics such as the Shadow Demon Snake, and you can also design a level 4 suit.
Thanks to my past self, in order to help Christina protect the fetus, deliver babies, have a daughter, and reverse the sequelae of biochemical transformation, she has conducted a very in-depth study of the Shadow Demon Snake, an extraordinary magical beast.
Link thought to himself.
At this time, there was movement downstairs, and Jasmine returned.
Getting up and leaving the study, Link went down to the first floor and saw a smiling Jasmine.
It's not like yesterday evening, when I wrote my unhappiness directly on my face.
"Problem solved?"
Link suddenly had a guess.
"Hmm."
Jasmine smiled brightly, nodded vigorously, and said, "Thank you, Link!" ”
"Thank me for what?"
Link smiled, "You should thank yourself for not losing your fighting spirit because of some setbacks." ”
"Thank you again! Thank you for your dedication last night. ”
Jasmine walked up to Link, reached out and tapped Link's chest, her tone changed abruptly, she held back a smile, and asked, "Honestly, how many people did you use that trick last night?" If you don't say it, I'll cry to you. ”
"Drama Spirit!"
Link pursed the corners of his lips, a little speechless.
After such a long time, I still think about the tea art that I am not skilled at all.
Simply so!
Link didn't even know how to complain.
After a while, Jasmine happily jumped to the kitchen and decided to cook herself.
Be sure to treat Link tonight to thank him for his hard work last night.
Another night without words.
This was followed by three days of normal classes.
During this period, Link concentrated on two things, studying and simulating actual combat drills, and did not listen to what was going on outside the window.
Not to mention the "construction" project of the fairy world, I haven't even been to the laboratory building of the pharmacy teaching and research group.
In this way, Link ushered in the team assembly time for the Call-up Mission.
On this day, early in the morning.
"Be careful, don't be pushy."
Jasmine sent Link out of the villa and whispered.
"Don't worry, go and go back."
Link started the transport vehicle and left the villa without looking back.
Since the two of them have been studying, they have listened to the advice of the great sage of Sosi in their hearts.
It is already possible to collect and release their own inspiration, that is, the ability to predict.
For this conscription mission, Link and Jasmine have already maximized their prediction abilities at different time periods.
The two corroborated each other and came to the conclusion that there may be twists and turns, but there is no danger.
Although the foreknowledge is not entirely credible, it is enough to comfort Jasmine's heart.
Looking at Jasmine who was standing at the gate of the villa and looking at Jasmine from afar, Link suddenly accelerated.
Fuck, if you don't leave, I'm afraid I won't be able to walk.
After a while, Link, who was speeding up, arrived at the meeting place just before the meeting time: a small cross-border portal that was relatively small and hidden.
Underneath the portal platform, a middle-aged wizard with long fiery red hair and a powerful aura all over his body stood tall and looked at Link.
"Fifth-level sage!"
Based on the fluctuations in his breath, Link made a judgment in his heart.
This wizard is the leader of this mission to snipe the Atlas Pioneer Team in Shadow City, the fifth-level sage Fletcher. Domingo.
He unleashed his aura with a little reservation, precisely to suppress the arrogance of the wizards who had been selected by the academy to carry out the mission without nonsense.
Especially those who come from major families.
Many fools have their eyes above the top, thinking that their ancestors are fifth-level sages, or sixth-level sages, which means that they can act unscrupulously.
Fletcher. The Sage of Domingo had encountered a lot, so he wanted to avoid unnecessary trouble from the beginning.
Low-level spiritual needs such as pretending to be forced and slapping in the face, Fletcher. Domingo is not uncommon.
Link parked and walked neatly to Fletcher. Not far in front of the Domingo Sage, a more suitable place, said loudly, "Link. Grande came to report for duty. ”
"Hmm."
Fletcher. Domingo Sage nodded slightly, glanced at Link with a little meaning, but didn't say much.
Link didn't feel embarrassed, so he found a place for himself, stood up, and waited.
It didn't take long for all the wizards recruited for this sniper mission to arrive, including Link, a total of 12 people.
Among them, there are 6 first-level wizards and 6 second-level wizards, and the distribution is very even.
Link glanced at the 11 teammates on the mission and found that one of them was an acquaintance, Lannie. Taylor.
The two immediately made eye contact, then nodded at the same time, reaching an agreement.
During this mission, Lannie. Taylor still chose to follow Link's command and advance and retreat together.
Even though her strength has improved by leaps and bounds in recent times, in Esandora. In the small circle with Diomande as the core, the actual combat power has been able to rank in the top ten, and it has independent capital.
The wizard qualifications of the fifth rank have all been brought into play, and the speed of progress is really terrifying.
Not......
Even if Lanny. Under the arrangement of Sandora, Taylor entered an official wizard-level cultivation secret realm, and got some opportunities in it, which is also terrifying!
After Shandora learned about Lannie's cultivation progress, she even said bluntly in private that she was very envious of Lanny's fifth-class qualifications.
However, Lannie remembers very well that Shandora is also a fifth-class wizard!
In the face of Lanny's doubtful rhetorical question, Sandora mysteriously betrayed Guanzi, saying that when she reached the stage of transformation before she was promoted to sage, she would be able to understand the difference between the fifth rank and the fifth rank, and she would be able to understand why Shandora would envy her.
Wizard qualifications, it seems that there are some great secrets hidden deep in.
Retracting her reverie, Lannie waited intently for the leader, the fifth-level sage Fletcher. Domingo's Lecture.
Fletcher. The Domingo sage didn't talk nonsense, just exuded aura and coercion, and stared coldly at the 12 wizards.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became depressing.
Even the air is faintly stagnant and cannot circulate.
It was as if mountains were pressing on the heads of the 12 wizards who had been recruited to participate in the sniper Shadow City's Otherworldly Pioneer Team.
The pressure on the first-level wizard is slightly lighter, and the pressure on the second-level wizard is a little heavier.
The common denominator is that they are more precisely stuck on their pressure limit.
The reason why it is more accurate is because there is one person who is currently under pressure far from reaching the limit.
Fletcher. Domingo's face was not obvious, but in fact, curiosity was already born in his heart. How much pressure can Grande withstand?
One after another, illusory and formless, but like a substantial mountain pressed towards Link's head.
Link's face was calm, and he endured it in silence.
His perceptual abilities had already indicated that the pressure he was under was already several times that of other second-level wizards.
However, Link has no intention of hiding it, and even wants to test his pressure limit.
When the tenth mountain came to press, Link finally felt a little struggling and had to take the initiative to bear the pressure, instead of letting the pressure roll in as before.
Fletcher. Sage Domingo keenly felt the strength of the block, and an invisible smile flashed in his eyes, and he abruptly withdrew all the momentum and coercion exerted on Link.
Link's performance on the face was very relaxed, not embarrassed, and very light.
In fact, he secretly exclaimed in his heart, and he almost fell into embarrassment.
Fletcher. At this point, the Domingo Sage finally spoke, and said in an unquestioning tone, "Captain, Link. Grande. During the mission, everyone listened to him, and I will say it only once. Besides, I won't show up unless someone is beyond your level and strength. That's it, go. ”
The voice fell, Fletcher. Domingo Sage was the first to enter the small crossover portal.
Link didn't expect to be the captain, but he didn't feel flattered or discouraged.
He slowly walked a few steps forward, turned to look at the remaining 11 wizards, and said calmly: "If anyone is not convinced, find me privately, now, follow." ”
Leaving this sentence behind, Link also walked into the small crossover portal.
The remaining 11 wizards, including Lannie. No one, including Taylor, is unconvinced!
Link. The name Grande is not only familiar to the local wizards who are studying in the main part of the academy, but also the vast majority of the children of the big families in the main department are clear.
Even the only witch of the fourth generation of the Diomande family, Sandora. Diomande, in Link. In front of Grande, he is not prestigious.
How dare the children of the big family who participated in this mission go against Link?
Among the logic, there is no problem.
Out of the small cross-border portal, he came directly to the cockpit of a "lark"-class starship.
This surprised Link slightly.
Not surprisingly, Fletcher. Domingo Sage was not on this battleship.
As a Level 5 Sage, lead a team of Level 1 and Level 2 wizards on Academy missions.
After a little thought, it can be deduced that this fifth-level sage only serves as an insurance policy.
The 11 team members passed through the portal and came to the cockpit.
When the personnel arrived, the "Skylark"-class starship started on its own and traveled towards a certain coordinate.
"Zizi."
The wisdom brain in front of the captain's seat shook.
"Each chooses the position that he is good at, and each is in place."
Link gave a seemingly nonsensical order and took the captain's seat.
The itinerary of this interstellar voyage is displayed on the screen of the brain.
The route of the Skylark-class starships has long been determined, and the battleship is moving along this route.
The itinerary also told Link that it would take three days to reach his destination.
Then there is a day to rest, scout, and arrange.
After reading the itinerary, Link flipped through the brain and found a detailed description of the mission.
"Snipe the Shadow City Otherworldly Pioneer Team, restrain the attack, take the materials as the key, don't hurt the opponent's life, and beware of other forces picking up leaks."
After going through the detailed description of the mission, Link distilled the main points.
Suddenly, there was a black cloth that surrounded him and his 11 teammates, as well as the Shadow City Otherworldly Pioneer Team and other forces that might exist.
Behind the black cloth, or somewhere else, a pair of eyes are glued in, a large hand controlling everything.
"It's a game!"
Link sighed in his heart, and then made a decision, the task is secondary, and saving himself is the most important.
Considering that Dean Frist "suggested" that he accept the call-up for the mission.
To say that the other party has nothing to do with this game, Link doesn't believe it at all.
Even, Link suspected that this bureau was set up by Dean Forest.
It's just that the purpose is unknown.
In that case, there is no need to go all out and kill all sides.
Recovering from his musings, Link looked at the various control stations beneath the captain's seat.
I saw 11 teammates, each sitting in front of an operating table in an orderly manner, or familiar with the operation, or inspecting the situation.
There was no need for Link, the captain, to command, and he completed the division of labor on his own.
Very good, that's what Link wants.
"Let's check the detailed description of this mission, if you have any ideas, don't be restrained, speak freely."
After thinking about it, Link distributed the mission instructions to the brains of each teammate's console.
Of course, you can't do it in the fog.
Otherwise, wouldn't it make people suspect that they have become cannon fodder who can be sacrificed at any time?
The 11 team members carefully checked the mission description, and their thoughts were different.
For a while, no one spoke.
Seeing this, Link said in a deep voice: "There is nothing to say now, and after that, there is nothing to say, everything is subject to my command." Any objections? ”
"Nope."
Lanie. Taylor took the lead and took the lead.
The other 10 wizards, after a moment of silence, responded one after another.
In this way, the command is formalized. (End of chapter)