The dark tunnel, the flickering candlelight, the cold wind blowing across people's faces, and the ferocious strange shadows swimming on the walls.
"According to the map I pulled out, this should be Earl Donald's secret room."
The Flying Witch held the lantern, looked ahead cautiously, and whispered to Charlotte beside her.
Charlotte glanced at him and couldn't help complaining: "What are you doing with a broken lantern? You can't see clearly." He raised his staff and hit the Flying Witch on the back of the head.
"Ouch!"
The Flying Witch rubbed her head and said aggrievedly: "President, why are you knocking me? I don't want to create a sense of atmosphere. It's like tomb robbing, so exciting."
"I'm so excited, grab your things and leave quickly, we'll be in trouble when Earl Donald wakes up."
"Okay."
The Flying Witch then raised the staff in her hand, rubbed her head, and chanted softly.
【Light Technique】
Suddenly, countless rays of light shot out from the top of the staff, and the dark tunnel was instantly illuminated, and everything inside could be seen clearly.
The Flying Witch looked at the iron gate in the distance and said happily: "That's it, the secret room specially marked by Count Donald."
She mounted the staff and was about to fly over - she was a flying witch after all, and she had to act in line with her nickname.
However, Charlotte grabbed her robe and pulled her back.
"President, what are you doing?"
"You are stupid, have you forgotten the lessons Trump taught us?"
The Flying Witch remembered the tragic situation of being wiped out by Trump's trap, and immediately lowered her head and stopped talking.
Charlotte took out a spherical metal device from her pocket and threw it.
The device rolled around on the ground several times, and unexpectedly grew four legs. It raised its tail from behind and made a barking sound.
Charlotte patted its head and whispered: "Go, robot dog!"
"Woof! Woof woof!"
The robot dog bit its tail, circled around Charlotte, barked a few times, and then charged towards the iron door.
Mingyue, who saw all this from the side, couldn't help but sigh: "The things made by the Mechanicum are getting more and more weird, and even robot dogs have appeared."
Charlotte said: "Isn't it? This thing is quite cheap and easy to carry. It has become a must-have item for dungeon exploration.
It’s just that some of the people there are too mean. It is said that last time a team explored the Underdark, the barking of the mechanical dog attracted a bunch of shark-lizard beasts. They seemed to have gone to the after-sales service of the Mechanicum to demand compensation. . ”
"Woo-woo!"
Listening to the noisy barking, Mingyue helplessly covered her forehead, deeply convinced.
The mechanical dog ran wildly in the corridor, constantly changing positions, and with a "click" sound, he stepped on a trap on the ground.
Suddenly, thick poisonous mist rolled down from the ceiling, quickly submerging its location.
Immediately afterwards, countless arrows were shot out from the gaps in the wall, densely packed like a gust of wind and rain, while the mechanical dog flashed and moved among them.
Charlotte stretched out her hand, and an invisible magic wall appeared in front of him, blocking all attacks from arrows and darts.
He patted the Flying Witch on the shoulder and said seriously: "What am I talking about? If I hadn't held you back, you would have been pricked into a hedgehog long ago. You are still too young."
"Oh, I got it."
The Flying Witch shrugged with an indifferent expression, obviously not listening at all.
"Woof woof! Woof!"
In the surging black mist, the flexible figure was still scurrying around.
It is indeed a product that has received rave reviews among the player community. The exquisite craftsmanship of the Mechanicum and the wisdom given by magic make it more flexible and versatile than a real hound.
"Boom!"
There was an explosion in the black fog. Apparently another spell trap was activated, which directly blew the mechanical dog into two pieces.
Charlotte couldn't help but sigh: "There are so many spells in this secret room. It is worthy of the Thracian Kingdom. The level of spell casting is much higher than that of the original Northland."
He recalled what he had just experienced, and thought to himself that fortunately, Count Donald was a loser, had no understanding of magic, and didn't like others to disturb his enjoyment, so they had an opportunity to take advantage of him.
Otherwise, with Thracian's level of spellcasting, if he rashly approaches a powerful person, he will most likely die without a burial place.
In the corridor, the machine that was blown into two pieces actually started to move again, and split into two independent mechanical dogs.
"Woof woof!"
They screamed excitedly and continued to run forward wildly, using the magic devices in their bodies to scan for all traps ahead.
Suddenly, a deep unfamiliar voice came from the front.
"What's the password?"
"Woof woof! Woof!"
However, the only response to that sound was the excited barking of the mechanical dog.
"Intruder! Die!"
"Boom!"
After hearing only a few dull sounds, the barking of the dog suddenly stopped, and there was no more movement, leaving only the "sizzling" sound of electricity.
Charlotte waved the staff again, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he muttered something.
【Wind Making】
Suddenly, the surrounding air surged, and winds of 50 miles per hour roared out from his staff and blew towards the long corridor ahead.
The poisonous black fog was immediately dispersed, and the enemy hidden in the fog also revealed his figure - it was a pair of armor holding a heavy hammer.
Although there was no wearer, the empty plate armor still stood up, staring closely at the people in the distance, and the eyes of the helmet glowed red.
And underneath it were two mechanical dogs that had been smashed into scrap metal.
Charlotte suddenly felt distressed and said with a sad face: "My mechanical dog! In theory, this thing can be reused infinitely, but this one broke after only being used once!"
Mingyue carefully observed the enemy, and he felt strong spell fluctuations from the armor.
"This is activated armor?"
"I know this thing, a constructed creature created by powerful magic and used to carry out the orders of its creator.
This thing is usually attached with scripting language capabilities, which can often issue warnings, ask for passwords, or ask questions. Advanced ones can even enable dialogue. ”
"This thing seems pretty powerful"
Charlotte looked carefully at the armor in the distance and the name on the top of its head, and suddenly showed an unpleasant expression.
【Thrace's Activated Armor】
Challenge level: 12
Mingyue has read many books, and is known as the "Encyclopedia of Erezge" within the guild, so he naturally understands these strange magical creations.
Sure enough, before he finished speaking, the activated armor dragged the hammer and strode forward under the nervous gaze of the players, making the sound of heavy steel plates hitting the ground and the sound of them rubbing against each other.
"哐哐."
When it reached a distance of thirty meters from the players, it finally stopped and stared at everyone with the bright gap.
A cold mechanical voice came from the armor: "Outsider, what is the password?"
Looking at the blood-stained hammer that was bigger than a human head, Charlotte tugged on Mingyue's sleeve and asked in a low voice: "Mingyue, do you know this?"
Mingyue said angrily: "This kind of scripted language is set by the producer, how do I know?"
Charlotte was sweating profusely. He looked at the map he got from the earl and pondered for a long time before he bit the bullet and said tentatively: "Lord Donald is wise and mighty?"
"Wrong password!" Suddenly, a dazzling red light appeared from the gaps in the activated armor. He picked up the hammer and let out a rather intimidating roar, and billowing steam emerged from it.
"Intruder! Die!"
Mingyue complained: "Why are you trying blindly if you haven't found the answer? Do you think you are lucky?"
"Earl Donald has an order, all invaders must die!"
The activated armor raised the heavy hammer in its hand, rushed towards the players, and then aimed at Charlotte's head and slammed it down.
"What a fast move!"
Charlotte quickly used the Lost Tracking Step, turned into a ball of white mist, and disappeared.
"Boom!"
The activated armor was knocked out of the air and hit the ground hard. Rubbles flew everywhere, and a deep pit was created in the ground.
Due to the effect of the spell, Charlotte suddenly appeared more than ten meters away. He was relieved, but unexpectedly the activated armor turned its head again and rushed over.
Mingyue quickly reminded: "It's locked on hatred! I guess it won't give up until it beats you to death."
"Damn it, don't be stupid, think of a solution quickly!"
Charlotte blessed herself with cat's lightness and mage armor, and then ran back staggeringly.
But in this narrow space, he didn't have much to do when faced with advanced activated armor whose strength and speed were far superior to ordinary people.
"Intruder——"
"Boom!"
The hammer fell again, and Charlotte rolled backwards, escaping this narrow attack.
"Attack this activated armor with all your strength! Be sure to save the life of the president!"
"By the way, try to use lightning-based energy-building spells. This kind of damage is more advantageous to constructed creatures!"
Mingyue finally raised her staff and chanted the spell softly.
Accompanied by the sizzling sound of lightning, an extremely dazzling sphere surrounded by electric arcs appeared on the top of his staff and quickly flew towards the activated armor.
That’s the fifth-ring spell [Ball Lightning]
However, the moment the electric ball touched the back of the activated armor, a light blue light film unfolded, blocking the electric ball.
"Buzz——"
The thunder light bloomed and the electric arc jumped, but it did not damage the armor at all. Instead, it caused the activated armor to roar again.
"Under attack! Outsiders, you are all enemies!"
Mingyue suddenly took a breath of cold air: "The activated armor is equipped with an anti-magic shield. The magic level of the Thracian Kingdom is indeed high. A mere count has such a thing!"
"Mingyue, stop being too analytical and think of a way to save me! If it doesn't work, retreat first!"
At this time, Charlotte was already exhausted. The heavy hammers fell like raindrops. He could only rely on various spells to dodge back and forth.
However, the activated armor seemed to understand the players' words. It stretched out its right hand, and a thick wall suddenly fell down at the entrance of the secret passage.
A heavy voice came from the armor: "Intruders. No one can leave!"
Mingyue's expression changed drastically again: "It is not just a machine! Once it recognizes you as an enemy, it will have basic thinking ability!"
"I'm going to go, don't explain anymore, are you reliable?" Charlotte wailed, and once again relied on the wind movement to avoid the hammer blow of the activated armor.
In the secret passage, the players of the Magic Coin Guild cast spells one after another, and dense fireballs, poison arrows and lightning struck at the activated armor, but they were all blocked by the light blue film.
"President, let me help you!"
The Flying Witch shouted, raised the wand of surprise in her hand, and pointed at the tall activated armor in the distance.
A confident smile filled her lips: "As long as the magic ring I release exceeds the upper limit of the shield, I can directly destroy this armor!"
"My turn, draw a card!"
Suddenly, all the players looked at the Flying Witch expectantly, hoping that she would be as powerful as before and draw nine-ring or even eight-ring spells.
"Bang!"
There was just a soft sound, and white mist poured out. Under the focus of everyone's attention, the Flying Witch transformed into a fluffy sheep and let out a shy cry.
"咩~~"
Hearing that familiar sheep cry, the disgraced Charlotte, who almost had her head smashed by a hammer, called her a scammer.
You don't want to fold it here, do you?
The most difficult trick to coax the earl has been successful, is he going to be destroyed by this iron lump? Just fail?
His spell level was about to bottom out, and Charlotte yelled in her heart that it was not good. He gritted his teeth, clenched the staff with both hands, and shouted: "Huh, Ironhead, I want to see you find me! < br>
My title of ‘Arena Ghost’ is no joke! ”
【Advanced Invisibility】
Suddenly, Charlotte's body became transparent, and then completely disappeared into the air.
The voice of the activated armor is still sonorous and powerful: "The master has an order. All intruders must be eliminated."
It touched the helmet lightly with its hand, and the red light in the gap suddenly turned into white light, and then swept forward from bottom to top.
Ming Yue thought to herself: "That's probably because the invisibility has been seen! President, quickly find a way to stop it, otherwise we will find you later!"
"Think about it quickly, what are the hobbies of Count Donald, the owner of this activated armor!"
At this time, Charlotte was running behind the activated armor. When he heard Mingyue's words, he suddenly panicked and his brain was spinning rapidly.
What code would Count Donald come up with?
What are his hobbies? Or characteristics?
Thinking of the "Fat Pig Count" who left a deep impression on him, a series of derogatory words instantly appeared in Charlotte's mind.
Greedy for money, lustful, vain, abusing power, greedy for life and afraid of death
Yes, greed for life and fear of death!
Thinking of this, Charlotte quickly seized the opportunity of being in the blind spot of the activated armor, took out the recently used [Transformer Cloak] from the dimensional bag, and put it on her body. 】
"Pu Chi, Pu Chi"
The transparent fluid gradually closed up and wrapped around Charlotte's calves, waist and hips until it reached her neck, making him feel like he was wearing a tight suit.
Charlotte took a deep breath and tried her best to recall the ugly appearance of Count Donald in her mind, while the glue gradually covered her face.
If he wasn't a mage, he probably wouldn't be able to do it in such detail.
But this is really not an easy job. Just thinking about it, Charlotte is about to have a psychological shadow.
The transparent liquid glue kept squirming and gradually expanded, shaping a huge belly, bloated limbs, and an ugly face made of fat.
In the end, he was exactly the same as the Earl Donald in his memory, as if carved from the same mold.
Charlotte immediately removed her invisibility and shouted arrogantly, "Bastard, look who this is? Do you still recognize grandpa?"
The activated armor suddenly froze in place, and a noisy mechanical sound came from the body.
"High authority identified."
Then, with the sound of the iron plate hitting the ground, the activated armor knelt down on one knee: "Master, welcome back."
"Huh, it's really dangerous"
Charlotte breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead. He thought this thing could recognize the deformation.
Sure enough, Count Donald, who was greedy for life and feared death, recorded his appearance into the reactive armor, and he would never let himself be threatened at all. (End of chapter)