Chapter 67: Tucker, Spear of Thunder
Back to the God Realm Fragments, the four large coins obtained from Hal flew out on their own.
Essence?
Compared with the previous surprises, now that he was facing an item containing essence again, Karl's mood was already relatively calm.
“Huh?”
Karl was surprised.
Different from before.
After the source material carried in the previous items is absorbed, at most it will lose some of its characteristics, but it will still be there.
This time is different.
The four large coins slowly decomposed in the air, and as the source material was absorbed, they themselves also dissipated.
"Hmm..."
Karl touched his chin:
"Is it possible that this thing is entirely composed of sefirot?"
About the sephiroth and the fragments of the divine realm, There were still too many secrets that he didn't know, and he couldn't get the answers for a while.
Simply stop thinking about it.
The four large coins brought him 0.4 source of essence on the basis of increasing the space of the fragments of the divine realm.
A piece of 0.1.
Without much thought, Karl directly added the source of essence to the constitution.
Name: Carl
Physique: 2.3
Mental strength: 2
Essence: 0
Occupation: Knight, Intermediate Wizard Apprentice
The reason why it is added to the physical constitution is because of habit. The stronger the physical constitution, the stronger the resistance. The greater the ability to take risks.
Second.
With the 'Light of Wisdom' potion, mental power can still be increased through practice, but even if there is drug resistance, the progress will only be slower.
Physique is not the case. Unless there is a steady supply of high-quality exotic animal meat, it will be extremely difficult to further improve it.
Cultivation is something that becomes increasingly difficult the further you go.
Putting a box of unknown meatballs aside for the time being, Karl picked up the two new black iron plates.
Sure enough!
Pretty much what he imagined.
The words engraved on it are related to the giant spirit breathing method.
One of the paintings is engraved with the operation skills of the giant spirit breathing method, which involves secret techniques.
There are more than just secret techniques.
How to restrain breath, how to enhance endurance, how to explode quickly... it's all covered.
Even how to digest food quickly!
If the Giant Spirit Breathing Method only teaches how to practice and temper the physical body, then this iron plate is a supplement to the Breathing Method, teaching cultivators more details about the Breathing Method.
Only when the two pieces are combined into one can it be considered the real giant spirit breathing method.
The last piece.
What is painted and engraved is a martial skill.
"The Ring of Protection!"
Karl murmured.
This martial skill can be used with a sword or with bare hands, and can also be used with swords, guns, swords and halberds. There are no restrictions.
And the grade,
extremely high!
Carl's knowledge was limited.
However, it can also be seen that the level of this 'Guardian Ring' is not only far beyond the Gale Swordsmanship he has learned, but also cannot be compared with any martial arts he has seen, including the Corps. Your swordsmanship.
"Legendary martial arts?"
Karl's eyes flashed:
"Inseparable!"
"It proves the legendary breathing method, the matching method, and a legendary martial skill. It's not worth taking the risk for me."
"If there were legendary martial arts in advance, why would the battle be so hard?"
When all the knowledge on his iron plate becomes his own, I believe his strength will definitely increase again.
Of course.
This kind of thing cannot be accomplished overnight, so there is no rush.
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Early morning.
Karl stood in front of the full-length mirror.
Compared with when we first arrived last year, the eyes of the people in the mirror were less confused and more determined.
The black hair with some natural curls has been extended to below the shoulders, and the burn on the left cheek is still there.
The presence of scars destroys the three-dimensional facial features.
It also makes the originally handsome appearance look a little ferocious, and ordinary people may not dare to take a second look.
The slim-fitting windbreaker and glossy leather boots retain the gentlemanly demeanor while looking more heroic and upright.
This is a custom-made suit for him.
It is said that it has gradually become popular in Signo City.
Karl picked up the cane on the side and turned it around in his hand.
The black cane has straight lines and a graceful handle, showing excellent workmanship. There is an inconspicuous gold thread at the joint.
With a slight twist, a sharp rapier can quickly pop out.
He flexibly picked up his cane, and the wide-brimmed hat on the shelf not far away jumped into his hand, gently covering his black curly hair.
"Peng!"
"Peng Peng!"
"Open the door!"
The heavy slapping sound of the courtyard door ruined Karl's happy mood , the person in the mirror couldn't help but frown slightly.
Before I knew it, there was a crowd outside the door.
This place has never been so lively. There were men and women in front of them, and most of them had a look of indignation on their faces.
Standing in front of the crowd are several uniformed police officers.
"What's going on?"
Karl pulled the deadbolt and opened the courtyard door. His eyes fell on the police officer who knocked on the door, and the audio tape was unhappy:
"Didn't you see the sign on the wall that a baron lives in this courtyard?"
The courtyard door is wide.
He is independent.
There are large gaps on both sides, but the invisible pressure prevents everyone in front of the door from taking a step.
"Baron?"
The police officer was stunned and subconsciously looked towards the wall in front of the door.
A shamrock coat of arms is nailed to the wall. According to the title, it is indeed a baron symbol.
"This..."
The police officer's face turned pale.
He would never have thought that in a place second only to the slums, there would be a baron living!
He had seen the coat of arms on the wall a long time ago, but he only thought it was a decoration. He did not expect it to be the coat of arms of a noble.
Who would have thought?
And the neighbors nearby didn’t say anything!
"You are..."
A police officer hesitated and said:
"Baron Carl?"
"Yes." Carl nodded:
"We have met?"
"Yes." The police officer looked surprised:
"At Ham's funeral, I was his colleague, named Eugene. I didn't expect you lived here."
Ham?
The police officer who was very talented as a detective but died while investigating the mummy case?
Karl nodded slowly.
"Dear Baron Carl." Eugene bowed and saluted, and said:
"The daughter of a nearby family, Amy, has disappeared. Someone saw her coming here before she disappeared."
"So..."
"I'm really sorry to bother you!"
"Missing?" Carl tilted his head.
A middle-aged couple in the crowd were holding their heads and crying, shouting Amy's name from time to time.
After all, they are neighbors, even if they rarely go out, they are familiar with each other, and Carl also remembers Amy.
She is fourteen or fifteen years old. Her body is thin due to malnutrition, but she is a very sensible girl.
I immediately started to persuade:
“Maybe I went somewhere to play, so there’s no need to worry too much.”
“No.”
The middle-aged man cried and shook his head:
"Amy won't run around. Except for going to the Lapu Textile Factory, she spends the rest of her time at home."
"She is very sensible!"
The Lapu Textile Factory is located in the north of the city. , is also one of the sources of the environmental changes in Signuo City in recent times.
This factory recruits a large number of female workers. As long as they are over ten years old and smart and handy, they can be hired.
The salary is not high.
But for ordinary families, it is satisfying for a girl to have a formal job, which is not a burden but can also subsidize the family income.
So many girls work in it.
Amy is one of them.
"Honorable Baron Karl."
Eugene looked troubled:
"Can... let us go in and take a look?"
"Of course!"
He added:
"If you don't want to, we'll leave immediately!"
Without the permission of the Noble Council, the police are not qualified to search the home of a noble, even a down-and-out noble.
"There are no outsiders in my yard."
Karl shook his head and saw a lot of suspicious glances in the crowd. He sighed again and stepped aside:
"Don't touch anything. ”
“Yes!”
Eugene responded quickly and praised:
"Your frankness and open-mindedness are admirable. The great Lord of the Morning will definitely protect you, Lord Baron."
"Hurry up." The other party's praise did not make the expression of Karl change at all, and he said lightly :
"I'm going to the banquet."
"Yes, yes." Eugene nodded repeatedly, waved his hand, and signaled the police officers to enter: "Be careful!"< br>
They searched quickly, just took a cursory look, and after confirming that no one was there, Eugene wanted to wave.
"Sir."
A bearded police officer said in a muffled voice:
"There is a basement here, and the door is locked."
Huh?
Huh?
As soon as this was said, the crowd of onlookers couldn't help but let out a sound of surprise and looked in the direction of the police officer.
“There is no one in the basement.”
Karl’s voice sank:
“They are all things I use for research.”
"Yes, yes." Eugene nodded repeatedly:
"Of course I believe in the Baron's guarantee, Nelson, come here quickly, we have to go to another one."
"But..." The bearded man named Nelson hesitated and said:
"I think this place is very suspicious."
"Similar basements are rarely used by people, but there are many footprints here, and they obviously come and go frequently."< br>
The basement is cold, damp, and the environment is harsh. You may not go there every ten days and a half. Who would go there often?
For a while.
Thoughts such as claustrophobic children, perverted criminals, kidnapping and rape, etc., appear in everyone's minds.
The look he looked at Karl became even more dangerous.
“What nonsense are you talking about?”
Eugene's expression changed drastically:
"The Baron is not that kind of person!"
"Huh..." Karl chuckled and looked at the beard:
"Nelson is Right? Interesting. Just open it and take a look. Don't be scared by what's inside."
He threw the key.
"Baron."
"Open!"
"Yes."
Eugene looked solemn and hurriedly ran over to open the basement and called several police officers to search.
A moment later.
Several people walked out of the basement with pale faces.
"Baron Karl."
Eugene whispered:
"No problem, it's just what's inside..."
"I'm very interested in medicine. I'm very interested and am studying anatomy." Karl took the key and said slowly:
"Some animal carcasses are normal, right?"
"Normal, normal!" Eugene nodded repeatedly, thinking of the frogs, rabbit carcasses, and birds soaked in the unknown liquid, and he almost felt sick.
"But Baron, several of them resemble human internal organs. If I hadn't had some knowledge in this area, I would have been really shocked."
"Sorry."
He took a step back:
“Excuse me, may God bless you!”
…………
“That’s nonsense.”
The coachman shook the reins and said angrily:
< br>"Lord Baron, your status is so noble, how could it be related to the case of the missing little girl?"
"I think they are just messing around."
As a coachman employed by Carl for a long time, he asked himself about his employer's character, and he felt aggrieved.
“If you want me to see, I should investigate the refugees outside the city!”
“Disappearance case?” Carl noticed the pause in his tone, stopped reading the newspaper, raised his head and asked Said:
“Is anyone else missing?”
"Of course!"
The coachman said matter-of-factly:
"The city of Signo is so big, people go missing every day, especially female workers in textile factories who go missing the most."
< br>"I heard..."
"They will be sold into brothels and engaged in jobs dedicated to serving men. Some little girls are young and ignorant and are deceived by colleagues who work together. Even if they find It’s also difficult to get married again.”
"People disappear every day?" Karl shook his head:
"It's too exaggerated."
"Baron, I am not exaggerating. This is to say the least." The coachman vowed:
"As far as I know, at least a dozen female workers disappeared last month, not to mention other disappearances."
"How could it be?" Karl frowned:
< br>
"I have never heard of such a big thing."
"Alas!" The coachman shook his head:
"The Baron has a noble status and must rarely come into contact with lower-class people, and the place in the north Several factories are big companies in the city. Even if there is a problem, they will be suppressed and no one dares to report it."
"My lord..."
"I am talking too much. .”
Realizing that he had said something he shouldn't have said, the coachman slapped himself and said hurriedly:
"Just think I'm talking nonsense, don't take it seriously."
?
Karl looked thoughtful, then shook his head and continued to look at the newspaper in his hand.
To him, today's experience was just a trivial matter in life, not worth mentioning, but the people involved were very interesting.
Strong spiritual power is not only reflected in the performance of witchcraft, but also in all aspects of life.
For example,
Perception of other people’s emotions.
As an intermediate wizard apprentice, Karl can vaguely perceive the real thoughts of others when they are talking to him.
Malicious?
Kind thoughts?
Afraid?
……
And so on.
And today he felt malice in someone else, the bearded man named Nelson.
And...
Eugene!
I don’t know why, but Eugene, who seems to be respectful and polite to him, also has malicious intentions.
Even more malicious!
‘No wonder most wizards live in isolation and have ugly hearts. They do one thing in front of others and do another behind their backs. Who can stand it? ’
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Earl Renekton often holds banquets at his manor outside the city.
Same this time.
When Karl arrived, there were already many people here, all talking in groups.
He avoided crowded places and went straight to the living room in the back.
"Bang!"
Before he got close, he heard a muffled sound.
“This is impossible!”
The familiar voice came from the intermediate wizard apprentice Sibel, which also made Karl stop subconsciously.
“One thousand gold coins?”
Sibel said angrily:
“When I bought the mentor’s manor, it cost two thousand gold coins. At that time, it was still in ruins.”
“Now that the manor has been carefully taken care of, it has been renovated. Two houses, as well as various furniture items..."
"You offer a thousand gold coins?"
"Robert, are you insulting the wisdom of an intermediate wizard apprentice? ”
"Sibel." A strange voice sounded, presumably from the famous doctor Robert. He spoke slowly:
"If you think it's low, we can negotiate the price, but three thousand gold coins is definitely not enough. ”
“ No need!" Sibel shouted:
"There are many buyers for the mentor's estate, I just looked for you first for the sake of being a wizard apprentice."
"Since you are not sincere enough. , then there is no need to talk about it.”
"Please get out of here!"
"You..." Robert sighed:
"Forget it!"
Karl quickened his pace slightly and saw an unattractive middle-aged man. The man came over.
"Baron Karl!"
"Doctor Robert."
The two of them knew each other, so they greeted each other politely.
"Senior sister."
Entering the living room, Karl said:
"There is no need to be angry, the mentor's estate will not find a buyer."
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Their mentors have confirmed that they will not come back and have sent a letter asking Sibel to deal with the property in the city.
Manor,
is one of them.
Adolf's manor occupies a vast area and is adjacent to Earl Renekton, so it should not be difficult to sell it.
It’s just that not everyone can afford the high price. There are only a few people in the city with such financial resources.
"Hmph!"
Sibel looked angry and snorted:
"What was in the newspaper today?"
"Robert dared to lower the price. To be so low, I must have received some information to have this confidence."
"Well..." Karl pondered for a while and replied:
"The battle on the front line is unfavorable. The forward army on Cologne is commanded by Tucker, the Thunder Spear. It is unstoppable. Signo City is no longer very safe."
"Tucker?" Sibel curled his lips and said with disdain:
“That Tucker who was born in the Kingdom of Gondor, later joined the Kingdom of Sark, and now serves Cologne?”
“It’s him.”
Karl nodded:
"He is also the great knight Tucker who is expected to be legendary."
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