Fifteen minutes later, at the Knights' headquarters, in front of the leader's office.
"Knight Sara..." "Woof?" "Please don't act stupid." "Woof!"
The Dawn Knight was having a serious discussion about pet safety issues with Knight Sara in the corridor, and the latter fell down on the ground and started barking like a real dog. This move successfully made the Dawn Knight give up preaching and reluctantly walked into the group leader's office.
Gongsun Ce glanced out from the crack of the door and saw the knight Sarah slinking away with her tail raised, looking as proud as a general returning in triumph. This made him secretly determined that if one day the Dawn Knight started to catch him and lecture him, he would imitate the barking of a dog.
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Captain McCollough held his tea cup with a bit of embarrassment in his smile: "As you two can see, the Knights are usually a...serious and lively organization!"
"Indeed, we feel so cordial." Mo Yuankai said.
Gongsun Ce answered sincerely: "It feels like I'm back home, except for the biochemical rampage alarm."
"Actually, it happens occasionally." Captain McCollough said with excitement. "As you know, mages often have accidents in their experiments. The day before yesterday, they came up with a murderous seat combination, and teeth like piranha grew on the stool. Wait. When people sit down, they bite it in one bite. At that time, we said on the radio that everyone should pay attention to their butts..."
"Ahem!"
Orianna coughed hard and gave a reminder. At this time, she took over the unnaturally heavy weapon that was completely wrapped in red cloth from the Dawn Knight, and carried it behind her back, which made Gongsun Ce very curious. Does Orianna have to carry this thing on her back? Is this some kind of punishment game?
"Oh, I'm sorry." The old captain quickly shut up, "Please follow me! I moved the armor over in advance, and it's in the back room... Frankly speaking, I don't have much hope, after all, it's too damaged. . But things always happen, right?"
The old team leader led everyone out of the office and to the storage room on the same floor. Mo Yuankai walked in with the old man, and his eyes were immediately attracted by the equipment in the center of the room.
He first thought that the so-called "armor" of the kingdom was a metaphor for some kind of large weapon, but what he saw was really an ancient knight's heavy armor, standing in the middle of the room with a sword in both hands. In the eyes of everyone, he looked like A true knight.
The overall design of the armor is far out of date, but no one would think of it as just a decoration or antique, because the inherent heaviness of the metal demonstrates its identity as a weapon, and the graceful lines reveal that it transcends time. of vigor. It was made entirely of an unknown metal. It was not as resplendent as Mo Yuankai imagined, but it was as restrained and black as ashes; the helmet seemed to be deformed as if it had been burned, and there were flame patterns embossed on the arm armor and leg armor. , in the center of the breastplate is a cross star composed of countless small mysterious runes, which is the only shining light on this pitch-black armor.
"I'm a little curious, Captain." Gongsun Ce asked, "Why is it called the 'Holy Fire'?"
"Because the holy fire is very hot." The old captain said with a smile, "The holy fire armor was originally golden, but after more than a thousand years of use, it burned to black without even realizing it."
The old man spoke lightly, but Gongsun Ce suddenly felt more admiration after hearing what he said. Because people always have to experience it personally to know how hot the flame is.
This armor must have experienced the same battlefield as this old man, and it should continue to be worn by noble knights to fight in righteous battles. But now the Holy Fire Armor only has ornamental value, because a sharp slash cut it diagonally into two, and the attack was so powerful that a large part of the back of the armor and the cloak no longer existed.
Gongsun Ce suddenly remembered the sword wielded by the Dawn Knight in the Shadow Mist City last night. He tried to compare the slash in his memory with this trace, and found that it was a perfect match. He glanced at the Dawn Knight beside him, and there was nothing unusual about Airlandia.
"Let me take a look first..."
Mo Yuankai came closer and looked at the broken armor carefully. "Cut...a quick attack, cut in half...by the standards of an impermanent magician, what kind of effort does this require?"
"The Holy Fire Armor, as the first of the seven star armors, has a powerful concept of defense." The old leader said more and more embarrassingly, "Only a strong person at the level of a world-creating magician can harm it."
"Understood, a conceptual protective layer superimposed by multiple complex thoughts." Mo Yuankai tapped the surface of the armor, "Which is greater, its symbolic significance or its practical significance?"
"Both." Orianna explained, "Every year on the day of the royal duel, the knight leader will wear the holy fire armor and patrol the capital with the star knights, so everyone in the kingdom knows what it looks like... Everyone in the kingdom knows that the Holy Fire Armor is the symbol of the Morton Knights, and can even be said to be a corner of the country’s glorious history.”
"And its actual combat value is even more important than its cultural symbolism." McCollough took over, "In a strategic sense, it can enhance the stability of the Shadow Mist City barrier; in normal battles, it can To a large extent, the combat effectiveness of the Impermanent Magus is increased, including the increase in output, the expansion of the range of abilities, and the defense against a variety of vicious trait attacks... And in the battle of the Creation Magus, it can also provide precious additional powers."
Gongsun Ce didn't understand what the old leader was saying at all, but he knew by looking at his elder brother's expression that this thing was really powerful.
"Wow, it also has power?" Mo Yuankai exclaimed, "The kind of attack that Roninlus used?"
Orianna's mouth opened wide, and McCollough looked as surprised as she was: "...Has the Chief Mage shown it to you?"
"I've seen it before." Mo Yuankai casually brought up the topic, "Let me take a look first..."
He covered the entire armor with the glory of his heroic stance, closed his eyes, and seemed to be thinking deeply. The room was so silent that it would make a loud noise if a pin dropped. Gongsun Ce, who was doing nothing, stretched out his hand to curl up his eldest brother's hair, but Orianna slapped his hand down angrily.
"The damage is very serious." Mo Yuankai opened his eyes, "I have to study the drawings carefully. The design may need to be changed in some places. The core functions should be retained. If these are acceptable and the materials are sufficient, it can be repaired."
The knights cheered in the storage room, and even the Dawn Knight smiled. "Your Majesty, the Holy King! Great!
Orianna exclaimed excitedly, and the old group leader held Mo Yuankai's hand excitedly: "It's amazing!" Oh my gosh...boy, you are such a genius! "
"Let's give it a try first. I can't guarantee that it will be perfect." Mo Yuankai smiled, "I will conduct a thorough inspection of the armor in the morning, and in the afternoon I will check the materials and drawings and make a general plan with the experts. If everything goes well, we can start repairing it, okay?"
"Of course! I'll go to Roninlus and tell him about it myself!"
McCollough walked out of the storage room quickly, his expression simply beaming. Gongsun Ce patted his elder brother on the shoulder: "Brother, when did you know how to repair armor?"
"You're kidding, your brother and I can build super robots, but repairing armor isn't easy? That's the same truth."
Several knights came in. The old-fashioned Gaffrey shook hands with Mo Yuankai excitedly, and rarely spoke like a knight rather than a civil servant. Raquel directly brought a bottle of wine and happily declared that he should have a drink to celebrate the good news. In less than a few seconds, Mo Yuankai was surrounded by foreign knights. Everyone looked at him with expectation, concern and hope in their eyes.
Gongsun Ce quietly took two steps back and stood at the corner of the room. He felt that all of this was good. The people of the Knights were more sincere than he thought. His eldest brother was so awesome, which made him feel proud as his younger brother... But those people in the center of his eyes were too shining. It illuminated the entire room, leaving him without a place to stand.
Unknowingly, his smile was not so happy, and he was slightly gloomy. At this time, there was a soft sound beside him, and Alandia opened her pocket watch.
"I'm glad to see that it's possible to repair the Holy Fire Armor. I'm going to investigate the aftermath of last night's incident, so I'm going to leave first."
When she said this, she didn't look at Mo Yuankai, but at the young man in black next to her.
"Please, Mr. Gongsun."
Gongsun Ce was stunned for a moment before he remembered that he had to act with this knight in the near future. He was a little happy for some reason, and instead of quarreling with Alandia, he readily agreed, said goodbye to everyone and went out.
The blue-haired Yulia was waiting in the corridor. He didn't go into the house to celebrate like everyone else, so he seemed out of place.
"Knight Airandia, the origin of that oil lamp has been found out..." Yulia glanced at Gongsun Ce, and saw that the Dawn Knight did not stop, and then continued seriously, "I suspect it comes from the East District, from Situ Yi The Order of Dust.”
Gongsun Ce only thought that the name sounded strange, but he didn't know why Yulia's expression looked so solemn. Is this some new religious organization? But for these powerful knights, what organization can be their opponent?
"Thank you for your help, Knight Yulia." Airandia nodded, "I will investigate it myself."
Yulia frowned: "Allow me to overstep, Dawn Knight. I can replace you in guarding this superpower in the short term, or I can lead someone to investigate. I think it is a good idea to take him to the Order. Too risky a move.”
"Young man, are you the one?" Gongsun Ce said in a weird voice, "You can't even look at a dog, but you have the nerve to look at me?"
Yulia's eyes were as cold as ice: "Yes. I have this confidence."
The Knight of Dawn spoke up before the two argued: "No need to worry, Knight Yulia, I will ensure the safety of Mr. Gongsun."
Yulia said no more and left silently after saluting. Gongsun Ce made a face at his back, not noticing how stupid his actions looked to others.
They walked through the headquarters hall together and met a group of white-armored knights preparing to set off. The knights at the grassroots level saluted and greeted Arlandia one after another. They spoke foreign languages and sentence patterns, but their eyes felt familiar to Gongsun Ce. It was like the most dangerous ability users walking on the road of the Sky Capital, and the eyes of the bystanders were full of awe, mixed with alienation.
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The two drove away Orianna's white car, with the steering wheel in the hands of the Dawn Knight. Gongsun Ce sat in the passenger seat, looking boredly at the pedestrians on the foreign road, the knights patrolling along the main road, and the white houses on both sides. Arlandia drove the car very fast, and he could not see the street view of the kingdom in detail.
"What is the Dust Cult?" Gongsun Ce was at a loss for words.
"An impermanent law association that wanders around various countries, often using its identity as a touring theater troupe as a superficial cover. The leader Situ Yi is the only permanent member, and the rest of the members are mostly private impermanent lawmen. They are recruited locally and dismissed, and the members are mobile Extremely strong.”
"Well, he's still an Imperial man. Why is he traveling all over the world alone?"
"Acting," Airandia said, "He often adapted mythological dramas based on local folklore, or wrote political satires based on current events. They were not widely circulated and were quickly forgotten after the performance."
"Where's the money?"
"He is the Envoy of World Creation, he doesn't need it."
Gongsun Ce was thinking wildly, thinking that Captain Situ must be a very romantic guy. This troupe is said to be a theater troupe, but in fact he is the only one in charge. When it reaches a place that suits his eyes, he will stay and set up the stage and start recruiting people. Actors are recruited now and scripts are written now, so they can act whatever they can. When the fun was gone and the play was over, he would dismantle the stage and continue wandering. The actors returned to their respective lives, and the leader quietly left the city. Those plays that were performed were quickly forgotten, like a legendary phantom in the modern city, just like the troupe itself.
It's quite disappointing to think about it, but the problem of food and clothing is difficult to solve, and no one with enough strength may not be able to live such a poetic life.
The car stopped at the traffic light, and a team of four knights walked across the zebra crossing. They walked slowly because there was a young man among them who was helping an old lady cross the road.
Alandia took out a deerstalker hat and put it on: "Mr. Gongsun, are you willing to provide assistance in this investigation?"
Gongsun Ce was still immersed in the fantasy of life in the troupe. Hearing this, he subconsciously replied: "Me? How can I help you?"
"Situ Yi is a dangerous person, he is moody. Going to the troupe in person may cause unpredictable consequences." Alandia gave him a metaphor, "We are all too strong. This is like a primitive jungle. The large beasts in the land have their own defined territories, and they will never allow other lords to step in, but they can tolerate the small animals running around generously."
What a metaphor for your mother! I have been quarreling for a long time and hope that I can help because Mr. Gongsun and I are as harmless as a little white rabbit in the eyes of you world-creating magicians? ! After all, I am also a person with the most dangerous ability. If anyone in the sky city sees anyone, I will not worry about it. How come you, Superbia, are about to become fucking pets? !
Gongsun Ce slapped his thigh hard, and just when he was about to say something harsh, he remembered his embarrassing appearance in Shadow Mist City last night, and the anger suddenly disappeared. This is indeed the case... He had to use all his strength to deal with the two monsters. The Dawn Knight killed all those messy things with one sword. Is there any reason for him to be stubborn? It’s a good thing that people even asked for his opinion...
"You're so awesome, why don't you go it alone." Gongsun Ce said angrily, "At worst, you can't beat him if we start a fight?"
"I think I have a better chance of winning, but our battle may result in the Morton Kingdom ceasing to exist."
The traffic light changed to green, and Airandia stepped on the accelerator and sped along the main road. A car suddenly drove out like a sports car. "...Idiot!" Gongsun Ce was pushed on the back of the seat by inertia, and his swear words contained a double surprise of the content of the conversation and the reality. "Can you be more ladylike, Miss Airandia?!"
"This is not a violation of traffic laws."
Your subtext is that you can be faster, right? But is this a fucking question of whether it's illegal or not? ! What will your colleagues think when your majestic Dawn Knight drives his car like this?
Damn it, speaking of it, there is really not a single normal person among those colleagues. After seeing this, they will probably say with admiration, "You are worthy of being a Knight of Airandia while obeying traffic laws when on a mission"!
"Okay, okay, you have a point." Gongsun Ce gritted his teeth, "But you want me to be your guest on a infiltration mission? Why don't you bring a subordinate with you?!"
Islandia looked calm: "Due to suspicion of malicious damage to the Holy Fire Armor, my command over the knights' troops has been temporarily frozen by Her Majesty the Queen."
"Then your confidant——"
Gongsun Ce closed his mouth mid-sentence. Her confidant is gone as well. The follower Jane Diera was just expelled from the Knights yesterday, and Alandia went to complete the formalities in person.
He suddenly understood why Knight Yulia said those nosy words, because Airandia is now a polished commander. The military power in her hands was gone, and even her followers were gone. She was actually the only soldier available to the dignified world-creating magic user, and she was even sent to serve as a security guard for him, a high school student.
That's why Yulia said that I would lead a team to check it out for you. At worst, I would help you take care of this superpower person. But this woman also refused help from her colleagues and was as stubborn as a stone.
"Is it necessary to be so strong?" Gongsun Ce said. He knew he didn't have to explain much, this smart woman would understand.
The Dawn Knight's response was more rocky than he expected: "This has nothing to do with my personal attitude. The follow-up investigation on Jane Diera is my private matter and the Knights' manpower should not be used. Knight Yulia is willing I am very grateful for using my personal time to help, and I can no longer affect his normal work."
Gongsun Ce thought to himself, what if I don’t agree to help? Are you embarrassed to go to other colleagues and ask if they have any spare time? Those good people will definitely be willing to lend you their subordinates, and Sara might even give you a few dogs as a bonus, but why bother living such a miserable life on your own?
An awesome world-creating magician lives like an idiot, what a fucking idiot.
He reached for the driver's seat and said reluctantly: "How can I contact you?"
Alandia asked a strange question.
"What kind of hat do you like, Mr. Gongsun?"
"...a military cap or a large-brimmed hat."
Alandia created a black big-brimmed hat out of thin air: "Please."
Gongsun Ce put the hat on and found that it seemed to have taken root and could not be taken off. After putting on the hat, the voice of the Dawn Knight rang directly in his heart: (it can provide contact functions, synchronize vision, and provide you with necessary protection)
Gongsun Ce pushed up his glasses: "...Is this your mental weapon or something you rub casually?"
"I'm good at making things."
Gongsun Ce nodded slowly, rarely becoming quiet.
The car was quiet for a while, and he heard Alandia say it herself.
"Thanks."
"cut."
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They soon reached the eastern part of the inner city and drove onto the bridge connecting the city.
A blue river forms the natural boundary between the cities. Several bridges span the river to connect vehicles. The river is frozen due to the cold, and no cruise ships can be seen crossing it. This river clearly divides the two urban areas. On one side is the civilized inner city of the upper class, and on the other side is the simple east side of the poor.
This was once a world-famous slum, a breeding ground for murder, fraud and illegal transactions. After entering the 21st century, the security situation in the East District has been greatly improved compared to the past, but the overall environment here is still far from that of the inner city.
Most of the buildings are low brick houses with red roofs, and many of the walls are old and peeling off. The planning of the building is dense and even crowded, and various cables are hung randomly in the small alleys between the buildings, blocking the light together with the clothes hanging to dry. The East District looks like a faded and gray old painting. There are also squads of knights in white armor patrolling here. Their bright armor contrasts with the dusty residents, like actors filming a legendary drama who have mistakenly entered the set of a historical drama.
Every time Gongsun Ce passed by, he would see a long line of people lining the street, wondering what they were waiting for. He wanted to ask, but the car had stopped on the side of the road.
Alandia pulled up the handbrake: "Just walk straight ahead and you'll be there. Mr. Gongsun, please stay calm and cooperate with him as much as possible in all his requests that are not excessive."
"What if he kicks his nose in the face?"
"I will deal with him personally then."
Gongsun Ce shrugged and got out of the car alone. He walked straight for about ten minutes and arrived at a vast green space under the guidance of Alandia. Several large gray tents could be seen in the distance, like a venue rented by a circus, and a large wooden stage stood in the back, which reminded him of Mohu memories of watching plays in his hometown when he was a child.
At the entrance to the green space, there is a small wooden sign that was just made, which reads "Dust Theater Troupe". Many young children were playing and grabbing balloons nearby, and even more parents brought their children to watch the show. Several staff members wearing funny leather suits put on exaggerated performances and gave away cheap candies and balloons to tourists.
Gongsun Ce entered the venue among the civilians in the East District. A pale hand stretched out from the side and handed Gongsun Ce a gray balloon.
"Thanks."
Gongsun Ce took it casually and looked sideways. A tall, thin man with a white face stood beside him, wearing a strange high crown and a strange smile.
"Young young man, Taoist master in black, this worthless gift is not worthy of your golden mouth to say thank you. This natural kindness, if it is thanked, will appear artificial and pale, as if It’s me, a cunning actor, who wants to deliberately make you happy. You need to know that all encounters are due to fate, and all encounters are luck worthy of joy. Therefore, I always firmly believe that in the face of every arrival, Everyone greets you with a smile, whether they are pretending or sincere.”
The man in the top hat smiled and saluted: "I am the leader Situ Yi. Welcome to visit us."
