Wizard: Surviving in the Steam Age with Points for Demon Hunter

Chapter 95 Three Musketeers Tavern
"The cornerstone rune (Reaper), the connecting rune, the passage here... well, it should be like this..."

After merging the cornerstone runes with the simplified Heart of Sturdy and Rage runes, there was a slight deviation in the rune circle of [Ironheart Furyer].

Wei En had to reassemble the rune array according to the new pattern, and based on this, disassemble it into the various parts of [Ironheart Fury].

This undoubtedly greatly increased his workload.

The first step of the reorganization work was completed quickly, and with the support of a huge amount of knowledge about introductory runes, it was not difficult to draw the rune circle.

However, compared to the previous pattern, the texture of the new rune array has changed a lot. The biggest change is the cornerstone rune (god of death) in the center, which has added many complex textures.

In addition, the optimized runes of Strong Heart and Fury Burst have also become more concise, reducing a lot of lines.

After drawing the rune circle, the second step is to dismantle these runes into individual parts one by one.

Looking at the stack of drawings covering the overall appearance and small parts, Wei En felt dizzy for a while.

If you want to dismantle the flat rune array into three-dimensional parts and make it work, the difficulty will definitely increase exponentially.

This is not as simple as drawing a rune circle on the mechanical puppet, but to ensure that each part has a part of the pattern, so as not to affect the use of the mechanical puppet.

Especially now that the rune magic circle has been readjusted, he needs to re-plan the rune patterns on each component. Some parts need to increase the pattern, and some need to reduce it.

"I knew it would be difficult, but I didn't expect it to be so challenging... I like it."

Wei En cheered up and began to compare the drawings and try to separate the rune array onto the drawings.

As time passes, more and more completed drawings are on the table.But the closer he got to the completion, the tighter Wayne's brows furrowed until he stopped completely.

"No, no, that's not the case..."

The rune array can be forcibly disassembled into these parts, but the combination will be very weird.

For example, some parts are only one centimeter, but it is necessary to engrave hundreds of lines on them, and to ensure that there are no intersections-this is simply impossible.

Obviously, the size of this part is too small. If you want to follow the original drawing, you must enlarge the size of this part.

But this will cause a new problem, that is, it will squeeze the size of other parts.

And this is only the smallest problem, the more complicated one is the part that involves the rune node.

Wei En looked at the drawings one by one, and his head grew bigger. He knew very well that changing the size of the parts would only keep creating new problems.

"It seems that if you want to engrave the new magic circle, you have to redesign the [Iron Heart Rager]."

Only in this way can we solve all the problems once and for all, otherwise we will definitely fall into an endless loop.

Thinking of this, Wei En put away all the drawings.

Redesigning the drawings of the mechanical puppet requires more knowledge reserves.

The best way now is to make a mechanical puppet according to the original blueprint, and see if it is possible to obtain knowledge about the mechanical puppet by adding points.

If he couldn't, then he would have to learn more about the knowledge in the handbook so that he could complete the design drawings of the new puppet by himself.

"From this point of view, Jerry Akram Mechanical Wizard is indeed a genius..."

Wei En sighed with emotion, then glanced at the panel, um, so much increase?
Toughness Rating: 88.5
Spirit level: 135.74
Origin: 25.5 (26.5) (seal 1 origin)
The increase in the basic attributes is not bad, the biggest gain is the survival point, which has reached 1323 points impressively.

Looking back, Wei En found that the most rewarding thing was the welcome ceremony in the morning.

The position he was at at that time was the place closest to the ceremony platform.

Not only the clergymen of the Church of Dawn, but also the nobles, city guards, and members of the council used their spiritual perception to scan from time to time.

A large number of survival points flooded in like a tide, and they couldn't be stopped.

In addition to the morning ceremony, the same is true for the evening reception.As a person who is closer to the protagonist Carly, she also receives a lot of attention.

Coupled with the reward obtained when killing Ognyan Sherman... it is reasonable to have so many survival points.

Before he could figure out how to use these survival points, he heard Marco's voice coming from outside the door, "Wayne, are you up?"

"Here we come," Wei En opened the door and was taken aback when he saw his appearance.

At this time, Marco's hair was loose, his face was pale, his eye sockets were sunken, and he looked... no, he was overworked.

"Brother Marco, what's wrong with you, you look so bad?"

"It's nothing," Marco forced a smile, "Lacie asked me to inform you that you can go back."

"Back to the secret investigation department? So early?"

"The council is going to receive the caravan coming from Kland this morning and asked us to leave early."

"Wait a minute, I'll clean up."

A few minutes later, Wayne and Marco left the temporary residence together, and Lacey and Karitina were already waiting at the door of the parliament hall.

"Let's go."

After a few people met, Lacey took the few people back to the Secret Research Department.

Wayne held Tina's hand and glanced at Carly, who looked a bit unfamiliar next to her. He thought someone from the Dawn Church would follow her closely, but he didn't expect that she would actually go to the Secret Adjustment Department alone.

Don't the people of Liming pay any attention to Sister Kali's status as a candidate for the saint?
Then what was yesterday's celebration and reception, just a formality?
Just leaving the central area at this time, Marco looked at the people around him, "Damn it, I can't help but do it."

Wei En came back to his senses and scanned around, then he understood why his tone was angry.

In just a few minutes, no less than a hundred people cast hostile glances at them—everyone would be angry.

"Unlucky ones, it's really bad luck to see them again."

"It's all because of them. If it weren't for them, I would have embarked on the road of faith in Liming yesterday..."

"Sooner or later they will be driven out of Custer City State. Nothing good will happen if they are here."

"Yes, there was a distortion in the Natoli neighborhood last night. I think it was because they were..."

Tsk, it seems that the words of Director Alessi who interrupted the Dawn celebration yesterday morning caused these Dawn believers to have a lot of hostility towards them.

Even these malicious and slanderous words were said indiscriminately.

Marco resisted not looking at them and said in a low voice: "If I had known this would happen, I would have changed my clothes when I came out."

"Ignore them, Marco."

Lacey didn't look sideways, and didn't pay attention to them at all, "The disciples of the dawn are like this... Uh, sorry, Carly, I'm not talking about you."

Halfway through, she realized something was wrong, and looked at Carly with a little embarrassment. She almost forgot that there was an extra member of the Church of Dawn in the team.

Well, still the most devout believer.

Carly heard the conversation between the two, and said apologetically, "If it wasn't for me, what happened yesterday would not have happened, and Wayne..."

"I've heard about Melbell's attack on you, sorry, I apologize to you on their behalf."

"Gee, don't say that, Carly. They're them, you're you, and you represent yourself and no one else."

Lacey put her arms on her shoulders, and said carelessly, "Especially that bastard named Melbell, I curse him to encounter pollution and become a mutant when he goes out, so I will definitely deal with him..."

Carly: "..."

She stared wide-eyed, looking at Lacey, this, this, this, that curse...is it a little too much?
"That's right, if you dare to attack Wei En, that bastard is courting death."

Marco was equally annoyed, looking at Wayne and saying, "With your growth rate, I think you'll be able to overtake him soon. Don't be polite to him then, just like you did last night with a single shot."

Wayne looked at him suspiciously, "Were you watching last night?"

"No, no, I heard what others said afterwards." Marco laughed dryly. Damn it, he said too much.

"I don't think you're the only one, right? And that Miss Lydia is there too?"

Lacey glanced at him, and said contemptuously, "I've been smelling the powdery smell from Klander on you since this morning."

"Powder powder smell? Is it there? Where is it?" Marco quickly smelled the clothes on his body and was embarrassed. It really smelled...

"No wonder your complexion is so bad, Brother Marco," Wei En also understood, and looked at him with deep meaning, "You have to pay attention to your body."

"Shut up, I didn't, don't talk nonsense."

Marco denied it three times, as if he didn't understand what they were talking about at all, and refused to admit that he was with Lydia last night.

Carly looked at the three of them blankly, wasn't she condemning Melbell just now?
How come in the blink of an eye, we started talking about Klande’s makeup?

Also, what happened to Marco getting makeup and powder together with that lady named Lydia?Will become pale?

Does that mean the powder is poisonous?
I don't quite understand... These people's speech is so difficult to understand...

……

……

At the same time, in the city-state of Andrea, there was a tavern called "Three Muskets".

Youan sat alone by the window, the delicate and gorgeous dress he was wearing was so out of place compared with the rough and oilskin shirts of the drinkers around him.

While drinking the tavern's unique white wood beer, he looked around from time to time.

The interior of the tavern is very shabby and it can be seen that it has seen some age.

The wooden floor is full of signs of wear and tear, and the original color of the carpet has long since disappeared. Even the air is mixed with a perennial smell of tobacco and sweat.

This strong and pungent smell makes people who are familiar with it like it very much, and people who hate it want to cover their noses and run away.

There are several pieces of equipment hanging on the surrounding walls, a rusty sword, a creased nautical map, an old-fashioned telescope...all of them are old things.

Euan knew that this was the equipment used by Buck, the owner of this tavern, when he went to sea when he was young. It should have been here for nearly 50 years...

And behind the bar inside, a stout bartender stood there with a stubbled face, wiping a yellowed wine bottle with a rag in his hand.

There are barrels filled with beer on a wooden shelf behind him.

Hanging next to the barrel is a shabby sign with a sickle and skull design, which reads "Pirate Port".

Euan stared at the signboard blankly, thinking that the last time he saw it was 20 years ago.

Although it was not yet noon, the tavern was already full of people.

At several long wooden tables, all kinds of people gathered in twos or threes, or were alone, talking and laughing loudly while drinking.

Such a scene can't help but make You An's face show a trace of nostalgia, which is really a familiar and strange feeling.

"Hey Euan?"

At this time, a slightly old voice came, "You actually came here?"

"Old Buck?"

You An looked around and saw the old man with more wrinkles and gray hair than he remembered. He had a pipe in his mouth and blew out a thick stream of smoke from time to time.

Undoubtedly, it was Old Buck. The jacket he was wearing was the same as he remembered, and his favorite musket was still hanging on his waist. If I remembered correctly, it should be called Sixpence.

"Of course it's me, haha, boy Euan, you really haven't changed at all, you are still such a gentleman, you don't look like the person who got off that boat at all." "Old Buck, I'm so glad to see you again."

Youan smiled slightly, and didn't care that he mentioned the boat, not to mention that he came here today to meet an old friend.

Old Buck looked very excited, and chattered, "I haven't seen you for so long, I thought you had died in some ruins, if Black Jack hadn't told me when he came here a few days ago,"

"I didn't even know you were in the city-state of Custer not far from here. I heard that a clinic was opened? It's hard to believe that you would choose to leave the White Rose and live such a peaceful life..."

"Did you know? That kid Black Jack is amazing. He is now the highest-ranking person on the Black Pearl besides the captain and the vice-captain. His deeds are spread throughout the Cordo Sea."

"If you are still at sea, I believe that your achievements will not be worse than him. I remember that your strength far surpassed his at that time, let alone now... Well, are you still doing those researches?"

Euan always had a smile on his face, "No more, I no longer belong to the sea. Now I am just an ordinary doctor with a lovely daughter."

"Daughter?" Old Buck was stunned for a moment, a flash of memory flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly said, "Yes, it's her? If I remember correctly, her name is..."

Euan's face froze, and he raised his hand to interrupt: "Old Buck, let's talk about the sea affairs. I want to know what Jack is up to recently?"

"He, I heard that he just arrived at Castor Port and robbed a few ships a few days ago. Didn't you hear the news over there?"

Euan shook his head when he heard this, "I just heard that many city-states have issued wanted notices, all targeting the Black Pearl."

"That's true, but don't worry, it doesn't include the city-state of Andrea, especially here."

Old Buck pointed to the signboard of "Pirate Port", and said proudly: "I don't even look at this place, the most famous "Pirate Port" on the entire west coast, the consul is crazy to provoke gangsters." Pearl."

"Yes, this is the happiest pirate home, haha."

"That's right, respect our great sea emperor Isabello!"

"cheers!"

Just one sentence sent the surrounding pirates into a carnival, as if they were the crew of the Black Pearl.

Old Buck laughed loudly, raised his glass and stretched it out, "Look, is this place still the same as before?"

Euan smiled and raised his wine glass and clinked it with him, "It hasn't changed at all, it's still very energetic."

"That is……"

squeak

At this time, the dilapidated wooden door of the tavern was pushed open, facing the sunlight, three tall figures appeared at the door of the tavern.

"Ha, I just mentioned him, and here he is. Welcome to the 'Port of Pirates', the first mate Black Jack on the equally great Black Pearl." Old Buck turned around and took a look, shouting enthusiastically.

"Dad Buck, you are still so enthusiastic."

You An put down his wine glass, looked over the same, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, it has changed a lot after not seeing him for so long.

I saw Black Jack wearing a black wallet, with his chest open, revealing a body full of powerful muscles.

The black curly hair was as vigorous as the waves, and under the resolute face, there was a pair of deep and sharp eyes, as if they could see everything.

The difference from what he remembered was that he already had a tattoo representing killing on the Black Pearl on his face—it seemed that he had experienced many wonderful battles in these years.

"Euan, where are you?"

Black Jack glanced around, his eyes resting on Euan by the window. After staring for a long time, a smile appeared on his face, "Old friend, aren't you going to buy me a drink?"

"of course yes."

Youan got up and opened his hands, hugged him heavily, and patted each other on the back.

After a while, the two found a secluded place and sat facing each other.

Black Jack looked it over carefully, and said with a smile: "If I ran into it by chance, I really can't believe you would look like this now."

It’s really an exquisite outfit that makes people feel very disgusted...

Euan smiled and said, "It's the same with you. I've grown up and I can hardly recognize you."

"That's right, I haven't spent all these years in vain." Black Jack smiled on his face, but his long-term habit made his smile not look friendly.

"I can see that." Euan fiddled with the wine glass, "But I'm very confused, how did you find me, and why did you bother me at this time?"

Black Jack suppressed his smile, "Isn't it too much to use the word 'disturbing' to a friend who has fought together?"

"Is this what you care about?"

"You really haven't changed at all, Euan."

"Jack, we have known each other for more than 20 years. I know you very well," Euan was unmoved. "Tell me, when did you know that I was in Custer City State?"

Black Jack took a sip of his wine, "Some time ago, when our people came to Custer City-State, they accidentally saw you."

"Oh? Have you ever entered the city of Custer?"

"Well, go find something to do."

There was a glint of haze in Youan's eyes, "Is it still the matter of robbing the merchant ship last time?"

"Have you heard?"

Black Jack grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth, and said with a ferocious smile: "That's just a snack before dinner. The real purpose..."

Youan raised his hand and interrupted: "You don't need to tell me these, I'm not interested in your purpose. Don't tell me, it has something to do with me."

"I still can't hide it from you,"

Black Jack looked at him for a while, "I really need your help, I hope you will see it for the sake of working together on the White Rose."

"What if I say no?"

Youan leaned on the low wooden chair, playing with the exquisite cane, "You know, no one can force me to do anything."

"Including your daughter, whose name is Carly, right?"

A black light flashed past, penetrated the window and fell into the sea in the distance.

boom!
The turbulent sea burst open suddenly, setting off huge waves, as if to swallow this dilapidated tavern.

Everyone in the tavern fell silent, and glanced quietly in the direction of You An and the two of them, with a layer of sweat unknowingly forming on their faces.

Old Buck glanced at the waves outside, and shouted cursingly: "What are you doing in a daze, keep drinking, come, respect the great Isabello!"

"Yes, respect to Emperor Isabello!"

"..."

Black Jack glanced out of the window and said with a chuckle: "Storm... It seems that you have not abandoned your fighting skills over the years. This is very good, and I am more sure about the next plan."

Euan said with a sullen face, "You said something you shouldn't have said, Jack."

"Sorry, you know, I'm not good at this. That guy Higgins taught me to say this before I came here." Black Jack shrugged, not feeling the slightest bit guilty about betraying his companions.

"Higgins...I didn't expect him to be so mean after leaving White Rose."

"I will bring this sentence with me. I believe he will be very happy when he hears it."

"..."

Youan's eyes were cold, he stared at him for a long time, and then slowly said: "Tell me, what do you want me for?"

"I knew you would agree. Here's the thing..."

……

……

Facts have proved that the Secret Service Department does not start work at o'clock.

Just like now, when I arrived at the office at nine o'clock, it was not until close to 11:30 that Minister Yegor came over.

"Lacey, our minister is here. It seems he drank a lot last night."

Marko, who was waiting at the door in turn, saw Yegor enter his office, and then turned back to report: "Are you sure you want to go find him now?"

Lacey's face fell, she clenched her fists and rushed out.

"It seems that our minister is about to go through another period of painful torture." Marco said gloatingly.

"Perhaps, this is their way of expressing friendship." Wayne lowered his head to study Wizard Jerry's handwriting, and replied casually.

Marco opened his mouth to say something, but after seeing Tina and Carly on both sides of Wayne, he quickly shut his mouth and returned to his seat honestly.

Roget, Roget, I, I miss you so much.

Without you by your side, the atmosphere in the office has really changed a lot, and only Wei En can go about his own business calmly.

No wonder he was so depressed, it was because Tina and Carly were born to be at odds with each other.

Since returning to the office, Tina's eyes have been on Wayne most of the time, and Carly the other half of the time. Is it still the kind without any emotion, or with a little malice?

At least Marco thinks so.

Wei En was also aware of these things, but he didn't know how to solve them, so he simply plunged into the ocean of knowledge and wandered wantonly.

As for the other party—Carly, she looked very distressed.

For a moment, she wondered if the teacher's decision was wrong.

However, being kind by nature, it was difficult for her to get angry with a girl who was much younger than herself, and she didn't know how to deal with it.

"Ti, Tina, do you want some biscuits?" After thinking for a while, Carly decided to take the initiative, summoning up the courage to take out a box of delicate biscuits and handing them over.

The white-haired girl looked straight at her face, moved slightly, looked at the box of biscuits, "Tina, no, eat."

"You really don't want to eat?" Carly's shoulders slumped, looking depressed.

Swah,
"Huh?" Carly looked at her empty hands and looked up blankly, "You, you..."

I saw Tina holding a bear-shaped biscuit in her hand and putting it under the nose of the clown doll, "Tina, don't eat it, clown, eat it."

Wayne glanced at it, turned around and gave Carly a helpless look, and then continued to study the Codex.

Too much, too much...

That's what I'm going to have for lunch.

Carly was about to cry, she really didn't know how to get along with the white-haired girl.

boom,
Fortunately, at this time Lacey walked in quickly, raised the parchment in his hand, and said with a bright smile: "It's time to work, cheer up."

"In addition, there is another business for Wayne..."

　Well, there is only such a chapter today.

　　It was too late to add updates yesterday, take a break tonight, and try to add all the remaining chapters this week.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)