Chapter 958
Byrne, Scarlet Blood Castle, Wizard Tower.
In the quiet laboratory, the atmosphere is very tense.
With a test bed covered with blueprints and several parts and models as the center, all the wizards participating in the design of Floating Void City form a neat circle; everyone’s expression is divided Outside dignity, or nervous or hesitant; many elderly people with low energy, while wiping cold sweat, while swallowing dry throat to keep calm.
Concentrated attention completely Ayin Rand lay on the table, looking steadily forward at the blueprint, and from time to time he picked up the parts and models on the side to compare with the patterns on the blueprint.
Not only her, Dalton Kander and Harimvan Ashamai on both sides of the substation also have solemn expressions; from the beginning to now, the three of them have nothing Signs to leave or talk.
Faced with this situation, even though Charlotte Torino has always thought that she has good patience, she began to become uncomfortable; instead, it was Lena Desa who was by her side. Leon is still a calm and composed look, obviously he has long been accustomed to the excessive "focus" of the wizards in the laboratory.
As for the palace governor Charles, he was stopped at the door-Loren has made very strict restrictions on the persons who can enter the interior of the wizard tower; theoretically, only himself can enter and leave at any time. Isaac and Ai Yin are just three people.
The rest...including the Dalton mentor, are set with strict thresholds.
Almost half an hour later, the little wizard, who took a breath of air, slowly got up; for some reason, the sapphire blue pupils contained a faint color of fear.
"How?"
Charlotte, who frowned slightly and no longer patiently took a step forward, couldn't wait to ask: "This blueprint left by Isaac Grantham... What is it that is so important that Loren mobilized more resources than it did when building Floating Void City?"
"This...I'm not easy to describe this, but it should be a weapon."
lifts the head, the little wizard looked at Charlotte hesitantly: "Isaac seems to have designed a very special alchemy device, with which he can accomplish a certain idea of his until now. "
"And from the perspective of blueprint alone, he seems to be almost done." Harimvan Ashamai looked at the model on the table and continued: "Simple and delicate structure, but But you can use a very complicated magic array."
This answer did not confuse Charlotte, but made her hesitate even more; on the beautiful face, the sword eyebrows were raised: "So they are Design a powerful secret weapon, ready to be used against the elves... and it's almost successful?"
"Yes...no." The frowned Ai Yin shook his head, hesitated for a while before continuing to open the mouth and said: "Because Isaac seems to have overthrown his idea...no, it should be said that there is a better way!"
"As you know, Charlotte, the cost of alchemy settings is average They are all expensive-because they will require a long production cycle, expensive or rare materials, and an alchemist’s hard work for several days or even a year."
"But Isaac’s The new design only requires some very cheap materials. It is so simple that even an apprentice can complete the production process, but it can release a high-level curse."
"Such a design is simply unheard-of !"
"Anyway..." Dalton Kander took Ayin's words and explained to the still confused Scarlet Blood Castle female count: "Isaac puts a high-level curse that almost anyone can use. The cost of Alchemy weapons is close to the price of two infantry crossbows."
"With the wealth of the Scarlet Blood Castle... you can arm 3,000 soldiers who use this kind of alchemical weapons."
The little wizard and Ashamai nodded silently, and the surrounding wizards also had solemn expressions.
Charlotte's expression changed slightly, and she couldn't help taking a breath.
She finally understands why Loren has not mentioned this to herself, but privately used a large number of resources to support this research.
Three thousand soldiers who can use high-level spells...Even Charlotte, who doesn’t know much about magic, can understand the horror-even three thousand or even six equivalents. Thousands of Knights are also impossible to confront such a force head-on!
On the battlefield with open terrain, this is simply invincible!
Moreover, if only three thousand people can be armed with the Scarlet Blood Fort alone, then if Quanbyn’s resources can be integrated to form a Legion of about ten thousand people......
" Uh...you seem to have misunderstood Dalton's words again, count." Looking at Charlotte’s increasingly thoughtful expression, Ashamai quickly interrupted:
"Yes, this kind of'simplified version' ''S alchemy weapon can indeed use high-level spells, but at that time the formidable power and performance were weakened!"
"Weakened?"
"Yes, according to Isaac The remaining blueprint can retain one-tenth of the original formidable power.” Before finishing talking, Ashamai, who was worried that he had poured cold water on, changed his words:
“Of course, even so. This is still Peak’s masterpiece, a very terrifying weapon-its existence will greatly change the current method of warfare, the layout and planning of tactics; all enemies who dare to charge in front of it will only end up being scattered ashes and dispersed. Smoke!"
After listening to the answers of the three people, Charlotte, who finally got a general understanding, raised her head and looked around the wizards present in the most elegant and majestic posture:
"In this case, before the Duke returns from Imperial Capital Golovin, continue to maintain the status quo and continue to study according to the established route-all necessary materials and funds please apply directly to me, I promise to respond to requests, and everything will wait for the Duke to return Reply again."
"Please also take out a few samples as soon as possible to test the true formidable power and cost of this weapon, and send them to the court in secret."
"Finally... in the name of the female count of the Scarlet Blood Castle and the Regent of Byrne, I would like to warn you first-what you are involved is Duchy's top secret, and any leak will be regarded as a betrayal!" Charlotte Special eyes widened and his expression sharp:
"To the loyal, we will treat the loyalists like a blood relative; to the traitor, we will never be merciless...not just an act of betrayal, but even this thought. You are not allowed to have it, understand?!"
"Ming, understand! Understand!"
The wizards present were nodded, and you are in a mess, you say a word to me, lose One's head out of fear can't even speak neatly.
But this kind of reaction made Charlotte the most satisfied.
As her gaze turned, the expression of the female count of the Scarlet Blood Castle softened slightly, and she hesitated to walk towards the little wizard: "Ain, I know you are very busy these days, but if possible, I and Lina There is a cocktail party in the evening, if you have time, why not..."
Bang——!
Before speaking, the door of the laboratory room was suddenly opened. The anxious palace chief Charles apologized to the wizard at the door and walked quickly toward Charlotte.
"Charles, what are you doing?!"
Charlotte, who was suddenly interrupted, frowned and looked a little embarrassed towards the palace chief who came towards him:" This is the secret laboratory of the wizard tower. The Duke himself gave the order, even me..."
"Extremely sorry, count, but this news can't be dragged!" Charles, who handed the letterhead, heaved his shoulders violently. , Try not to let the breathing affect what I said:
"The letter sent from Imperial Capital Golovin was sent by the 13th generation emperor, Connold I personally-with One of them got up, and Floating Void City, the horn for the return flight!"
The voice fell, the surrounding Ashamai and Dalton showed thoughtful expressions, while the little wizard and Lena stepped forward. , Staring nervously at the letterhead in Charlotte's hand.
"Floating Void City returns, does it mean that the negotiation is going well?" At this moment, Charlotte is the most calm one, calmly putting the letterhead in his hand.
The palace director is nodded.
"However, the Duke did not come back...that is to say things have changed." Female count blinked: "What made him have to stay in the Imperial Capital's sky palace?"
"Because of...count, you will understand when you open the letterhead." The palace general who wanted to explain something but hesitated, sighed, lifts the head with a solemn expression:
"In addition, The Duke is not in the Imperial Capital now."
"Oh, where is he?"
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"Sneeze--!"
On the city wall with the morning mist, the black hair wizard with a sudden cold back couldn't help but sneezed.
"The weather is getting colder and colder recently. Keep warm, Lord Loren."
Although Lucien who followed him was exhausted, he couldn't help showing it. A playful smile: "Even if someone else is talking about it, you can't catch a cold because of it."
This guy...The revenge is really strong, so why don't you tease him once?
Reluctantly looking back, Loren shook his head and turned his gaze to the direction of the castle's inner fort.
After experiencing the explosion last night, the Neiburg, except for a little scorching and damage, hardly saw any signs of violent impact and vibration, and it still stood tall.
After finishing the rest, the Legion soldiers who came to change defense are gathering the bodies of the dead together with the remaining mercenaries-including the remains of the leader of the Black Blade mercenary group.
Loren couldn't help sighed then said.
The death of Black Blade was indeed beyond his expectation; although he died at the hands of the elves, he still couldn't get rid of him.
As for the soldiers of the Black Blade mercenary group, they are very silent about the death of their leader, and still choose to continue to fulfill the previous contract; and before the new leader is elected, they are willing to temporarily be in charge of the silver blood to command them.
Probably for them, the contract promises that their salary and the food and lodging provided by Eboden are more important than the life and death of a leader?
When things become like this, Loren can only think in the direction that is beneficial to him as much as possible-after all, he is really inseparable from the nearly 20,000 mercenaries now, otherwise I simply can't insist on the arrival of reinforcements.
Looking back, Loren suddenly found that there was no one beside him: "Where is Isaac?"
"He was too tired, so he went back early." Lu Sien shrugged, meaningless Looking at the busy mercenaries below: "The mercenaries who survived in the castle didn't want to disturb him, so they used a stretcher to carry him back after he fell asleep—probably they wanted to use this method. Thank him for avenging the dead brothers, right?"
Loren nodded: "Where are those elves?"
"The Regalia warrior in Neiburg has one third escaped, and the rest is left All of them are buried under the ruins in the inner fort. It will take some time to dig them out." The gray pupil replied very seriously:
"As for those who want to break the chain, big Part of them died-although it was a surprise attack, the casualties we paid were not small; the narrow terrain was not conducive to the performance of Fiend hunting, the casualties were close to one to one, and several guys escaped."
Speaking of this, Lu Sien's expression was a little sad, but he still held up his chest: "The only luck is that they captured their leader alive-the deputy chief of the court, and killed His Majesty Eckhart II. The culprit, Alexandra!"
This "surprise" surprised Loren a bit.
Then he suddenly remembered something.
"That...the female elf named Alexandra, is that the one you let go before?"
"This...?!"
The gray pupil was embarrassed: "Is there a necessary connection between these two things?!"
"Nothing, nothing...I just mention it casually, don't think too much!" Loren repeatedly Waved his hand and smiled brilliantly: "Anyway, she will leave it to you. If you continue to work hard, be sure to dig out all the information from her mouth-as long as you can do this, you can use any method."
"Any way...you, what are you hinting at?!"
"no no no, I didn't hint at anything, I just said she handed it over to you-such an important prisoner, It was captured by you personally again. Is it wrong to hand it all over to you?"
"I..."
"Stop'me', and become'us' as soon as possible ', uh... come on anyway, Lucien!" The black hair wizard gave a thumbs up and showed an expression of "I like you".
"..." Lucien.
"By the way, there is one more thing I haven't told you." It took five minutes for the gray pupil to relax: "Several winged hunters Fiend are cleaning the battlefield. At that time, there was something very strange."
"Strange things?"
"Yes... Eugen, who was defeated by you and then cut in half." Lu Sien opened the mouth and said: "His body is gone."
Huh? !
The corpse is gone...Loren's expression stagnated.
"It was discovered by a very careful hunter Fiend...Because he was the leader of the enemy, he looked for it for a while, and it was indeed gone." The gray pupil added:
"I could find it in the evening yesterday, and disappeared in the early morning today-if you guessed it correctly, it should have been taken away by the fleeing enemy."
"Can you be sure who it is? "Loren frowned, and a bad premonition spread in his heart: "Are you sure you have taken everything away, nothing is left?"
"No, the other party cleaned it up Very complete-but there are still some clothes fragments, and internal organs in the sinkhole." Lu Sien shook his head: "Probably just want to bury him, or give it back to his relatives?"
Probably... black hair wizard thought to himself, but always felt that he had missed something.
What exactly is it?