Rhett leaned against the wall, holding a pocket-sized pipe in his paws, puffing away at the smoke, squinting and watching the smoke form various shapes of mountains, rivers, and birds. The Papal people raised their heads and looked at the thick layers of paper posted on the notice boards. Most of them were commissioned tasks, some were looking for craftsmen to accompany the team, some were looking for technical support from factories, and some were even looking for marriage proposals—— Or some chosen one's prank.
Parker read out the item curiously: "I, Dancong, am thirty-eight years old, born as a swordsman, with good conduct, dignified appearance, not yet married..."
Not far away, a cat stood up from the chair, glanced at him with disdain, jumped off the chair, and left with its tail raised.
"Okay." Not far away, surrounded by dwarves, Fang Plover stood upright and let out a long sigh of satisfaction.
"Okay?" The dwarves blinked their little eyes and looked at each other. Especially the white-bearded dwarf. He used the square plover to attack his bad friends, but he never thought that this little boy could really repair this thing.
"Okay." Fang Yu replied affirmatively. He patted the projection crystal, as if he was trying to spot a piece of his own work.
Arquette came over with a lunge, holding the crystal with his short and fat body, and carefully inspected it up and down. He took a breath of air, his eyes widened, and he trembled: "This... this is..."
"Is it really repaired?" The other dwarves were even more disbelieving and asked all kinds of questions.
Fang Plover had a black line all over his head. He thought to himself, since you don't believe I can fix it, why do you want me to do it? Are you kidding me?
Arquette turned around cautiously and gave Fang Plover a strange look. Under the gaze of everyone, he ran over and bent down with his short, chubby body to take out two magic storage crystals from the cabinet.
He ran back and inserted the crystal into the base of the projector, but saw that the inside of the slender projection crystal shone slightly, containing azure light. The dwarves cheered in unison: "Lotus, it's really fixed!"
Parker heard the sound and turned around. He stood on tiptoes and could only expose the hair on his head above the counter. The little guy shouted anxiously: "What's wrong? What's wrong? What's going on? Big Cat Man, hurry up and hug me." I get up!"
Rhett watched this scene from outside the counter, holding the pipe in his paws and tapping it against the wall.
Arquette stroked the projection crystal with his rough hands as if stroking his lover, turned around and asked in a trembling voice: "Young boy, this, this is a new idea... No, a new configuration, this is you invention?"
Fang Plover couldn't help but glance at the dwarf alchemist in surprise.
In fact, it is not difficult for him to repair this crystal, but it is easy to lead to a dead end with traditional thinking. But Hain-Fum's ideas about magic power conversion efficiency on Yishi Crystal can just solve this problem.
He just copied it and used it in repairing the projector. It was also a practice of what he had learned. Unexpectedly, he was recognized by this old dwarf.
A new configuration——
The other dwarves gasped when they heard Arquette's words. In this era of rapid advancement in alchemy, various magical configurations emerged one after another. But in terms of crystal structure, it is exactly the opposite situation. The Empire is the only one, and the major alchemy workshops of Kaolin-Ithulian have not designed an effective new structure for many years.
Even the Kingfisher Workshop, which specializes in the design of magic furnaces and crystal structures, has only repeatedly tinkered with the Kingfisher structure over the years.
"Aquet, what nonsense are you talking about? What new configuration?" The white-bearded dwarf was even more anxious. He and Aquet were both alchemists from the Elpaxin Craftsmen Association, and they both happened to be on the crystal structure. Get involved. "What's going on?"
Arquette ignored him, straightened up, straightened his robe and beard, and then extended his right hand to Fang Plover: "Let's get to know each other again, kid. I am Arquette Graybeard, a fourth-level craftsman. Vice president of the Elpaxin Artisans Association and head of the crystal department.”
Fang Yu couldn't help being shocked when he heard this. He didn't expect that this short, fat, ordinary-looking old dwarf would be the vice president of one of the three major departments of the Craftsmen's Federation.
The alchemists of the Craftsmen's Association are divided into multiple departments according to different divisions of labor, but there are only three most powerful among all departments - the most traditional magic department, the flexible construction department that manages combat craftsmen, and the crystal structure design The crystal part. These three departments either have the most practitioners, are the strongest, or have the most important functions. They have always ranked first among all departments.
If we really want to talk about it, the Ministry of Magic is definitely the traditional big brother. After all, it has the largest number of people. But the Flexible Construction Department, which manages combat craftsmen, has to succumb to the Crystal Department. After all, although the former is powerful, it is not very popular. It can be said that it is only higher than the Fairy Department, which is famous for its three or two big cats and kittens. That’s all.
The Crystal Department is responsible for the crystal structure at the core of the magic weapon, which can be said to be the cornerstone of alchemy in this era. Countless alchemists have shown their talents in this field. If the crystal structure threshold was not higher than that of ordinary magic weapon production, it would be said that Maybe the Ministry of Magic won't even take the top spot.
The former is popularization, while the latter is core area.
In fact, except for a few areas, in any country in Aitaria, the distribution of the Artisan Federation and its personnel almost always has this pattern.
Fang Yu shook hands with the other party cautiously, and couldn't help but feel a little cautious. The fourth-level craftsman is the great alchemist, and the next step up is the master craftsman. This is a living legend. This old dwarf may be the first master-level aboriginal he has seen in this world - of course, that kind of People who have met from a distance are not counted.
Such as Princess Brianne.
But before he had time to express his admiration, the white-bearded dwarf next to him came up and squeezed, pushing the dignified vice-president of the Elpaxin Artisans Association to stagger. "Don't listen to this old boy's nonsense, little guy, tell me what's going on with your so-called new design configuration?"
"Damn it, what did you say!" Arquette was so angry that his hair and beard were all hairy, and he rushed up and struggled with the white-bearded dwarf.
The other dwarves had no interest in the crystal structure and ran over to play with the projector. No one paid attention to the two old dwarves who were wrestling together. Fang Yu hurriedly separated them in a cold sweat.
"I didn't invent that, Mr. Arquette," he replied matter-of-factly.
Arquette's eyes lit up: "Ancient technology?"
Fang Plover nodded.
"Then you're in luck!" Arquette exclaimed.
Alchemy began to flourish at the end of the Numerin Elf Empire, and many talented alchemists emerged, including the alchemy master Ed, and many design ideas that continue to influence today - only those who perished in Eshorin. In the process, with the departure of the Numerin elves, most of these ancient alchemical heritages were inevitably lost.
These technologies are still being discovered today. Some of them are relatively old, but some of them are amazing to the alchemists of this era.
It is not easy to just find the inheritance of the Numerin Empire, let alone get the useful part of it, so Aquette said that Fang Plover was lucky.
But the white-bearded dwarf was not concerned about this issue. He was pushed to the ground by Arquette and said breathlessly: "Wait a minute, wait a minute, what kind of riddle are you playing? Can you tell me first?"
Fang Plover nodded. As Hain-Fam's legacy, he didn't think he was qualified to cherish it. Not to mention how amazing this technology is, it is just the simplest part of the crystal design.
He described the idea of repairing the projector, which made the eyes of the two old dwarves light up. "What a genius idea!" Arquette sighed: "No wonder I can't repair this thing. In this way, we can bypass this unnecessary accessory - wait a minute!"
The old dwarf suddenly shouted, startling both of them.
Arquette didn't know what he was doing and said loudly and excitedly: "Old man, wouldn't this make your design idea feasible?"
The white-bearded dwarf also widened his eyes. "Rotas is here," he said, his face flushed red, and he shouted: "You are right, Arquette, my battle elf can be saved!"
Fang Yu was still curious about what the fighting goblin was when he saw Arquette lift the white-bearded dwarf from the ground and said to him: "This is Merifen, Merifen-Steelbrow, my best friend. , Vice President of the Construction Department.”
Fang Plover looked at Merifen in surprise, "Construction Department, isn't that the department of combat craftsmen?" It can only be said that he has some understanding of the crystal structure through Hain-Fum's manuscript, but in fact, his job is to be a combat craftsman.
At this time, Arquette turned around and yelled at his friend: "Merrifin, why don't you hurry up and take out your drawings!"
"Wait a minute, wait a minute," said Melifan, although excited, but much calmer than Arquette. He got up and straightened his long white beard. "That's not the question now. Before you care about my fighting fairies, let me ask you, little guy, have you applied for registration?"
"What application for registration?"
"Just apply for a patent. Didn't you invent this thing?"
"Lotus, are you stupid?" Arquette said in a rough voice: "He just said that he is just a trainee alchemist, how can he apply for a patent for Laushizi?"
"Wait!" He suddenly shouted again, like thunder.
Fang Plover was almost used to Arquette's surprises, but he was still startled by the old dwarf's voice. The dwarf stared at Fang Plover with wide eyes. "You said you haven't registered it yet? No, no, no, this won't work, this is outrageous. How can you openly disclose a technology that has not yet been patented so casually?"
He covered his friend's mouth: "Merrifin, keep it a secret!"
The white-bearded dwarf was so angry that he blew his beard and stared, and pulled his hand away: "Shut up, Arquette, of course I know. But now our top priority is to quickly make this kid a formal craftsman, and then complete the patent registration procedures." !”
"You're right," Arquette clapped his hands and exclaimed loudly: "That's what we're going to do!" Then, he turned back: "Guys, guys, where are you people, what are you doing? ?”
The other dwarves were gathering around the projector, and they were all excited by the sight of the projector, and they all discussed:
"How could this be?"
"Rotas, sir, does Elpaxin have no chance?"
"These hateful Guta people!"
"Are we Ithurians going to have to endure the ridicule of these barbarians this year?"
"Wait, what are you doing?" Arquette was about to yell, but when he separated from these people and walked in, he swallowed the second half of his sentence alive. It turned into a question mixed with shock and anger: "What's going on?"
"Mistake? Humph, I knew those little bastards were unreliable!"
"What about the people from Otalos? What, they haven't arrived yet?"
"The Ghouta people don't give us time, bullshit, these barbarians don't follow the rules!"
In just a few moments, Arquette turned into a standard dwarf audience member, mingling with others, crowding around the projector, waving his fists and shouting angrily.
Fang Yu looked at this scene dumbfounded. Fortunately, Merifen couldn't stand it any longer, so he walked over and pulled the guy out. At this time, the other dwarves finally noticed the Fang Plover.
Then they remembered who had repaired their projector, and they all thanked Fang Yu a little embarrassedly. Several dwarf craftsmen also told Fang Plover at a discount - with skills like his, there is no need for any assessment at all, and he can become an official craftsman directly.
"Wait a minute!" At this time, Arquette seemed to suddenly think of something. He stretched out his hand to stop the others and said loudly: "What nonsense are you talking about? How about becoming an official craftsman directly? You will always let the craftsmen go." Where did you go?"
He blinked his eyes, looked at Fang Plover and said, "Little guy, did you say something before?"
"Ah? What did I say?" Fang Yu was confused.
"The earliest times."
"Help you repair the crystal? I did it."
"No, no, no," Arquette shook his head: "It will be sooner."
Fang Yu frowned and thought about it carefully, and then finally remembered that wasn't the purpose of his visit. He replied: "I said that I am a trainee alchemist registered in Kapka, and I hope to complete the formal craftsman assessment here? "
After he said this, he suddenly felt that the surroundings suddenly became quiet.
All the dwarves were looking at him with a very strange expression, and they all said: "Oh——"
Fang Yu looked at these guys in confusion. If he hadn't been convinced that he was entering the Elpaxin Artisans Association, he would have almost doubted whether he had entered a cult ritual.
These dwarves are casting spells around him.
"Then do you have a brooch that can prove your origin?" Arquette asked, his eyes rolling, as if he was thinking about something.
Unfortunately, Fang Plover's mind was filled with the stereotype that dwarves were a simple and stubborn race, so he nodded subconsciously: "Of course." He also took out the brooch from his pocket and hung it on his chest.
Arquette's eyes lit up when he saw the brooch, and he quickly waved to a companion not far away: "Quick, why are you standing still? Go get a number plate for our future outstanding formal craftsman!"
The dwarf exchanged a mysterious look with Arquette, ran over quickly, and took out a silver metal plate from the drawer, with Kapka's place name and a number on it.
Fang Yu was a little surprised when he got the sign: "Is this an assessment certificate? Why do I remember it shouldn't be black?"
"Capka's brand is black, but this is El Pasin." Arquette replied matter-of-factly. Merifen on the side seemed to want to say something, but the former covered her mouth.
"Keep it a secret!" Arquette shouted.
Fang Yu looked at the two weird old dwarves and couldn't help but check the number plate in his hand suspiciously, but he didn't see anything wrong anyway.
At this time, Arquette had already waved and shouted to the back of the counter: "Jenny, Jenny, come out quickly, your job is here!"
I saw a little girl in an apron with disheveled hair running out from behind in a panic. While wiping his saliva, he shouted: "Come on, come on, Mr. Arquette, I didn't sleep!"
"Lazy girl, who cares about you-" Arquette rolled her eyes. "Take this person..." He looked at Fang Plover.
"Ed." Fang Plover replied.
"Take this Mr. Ed to room 5144."
"Room 5144?" Although the little girl was sleepy, her brain was not broken yet and she couldn't help but asked suspiciously: "Isn't that...?"
Arquette coughed heavily: "I know that's Kapka's room. This gentleman is from Kapka. If you don't believe me, look at his brooch."
The little girl rubbed her eyes.
Then he looked at Fang Plover curiously, and after seeing the latter's brooch clearly, he couldn't help but exclaimed: "Ah, you are here, why are you the only one?"
Fang Yu was a little surprised. He didn't seem to be a big shot, so it was as if these people knew he was coming. He couldn't help but think of the boss of Traveler's Rest, or Wu Di and the others. It seemed that these were the only prominent people he knew here.
Could it be their fault?
At the same time, he replied: "My friend is outside."
At this time, the little girl had already seen the tall lions and Papalars shaking their stupid hair on the counter. Although she was a little surprised that these Kapka alchemists were really unique, she still nodded: "Ah, I Understood, Mr. Ed - and your companions, please follow me."
"Are they going too?" Fang Plover looked at the lion man in confusion, while the latter was filling his pipe.
"Of course." The little girl replied, looking at Fang Plover with a somewhat pitiful expression, thinking - isn't this natural?
Although this player from Kapka looks quite pleasing to the eye, there seems to be something wrong with his brain.
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