Chapter 099 The monster of the sea, the lazy devil
On the vast blue Mediterranean Sea, a snow-white cruise ship cruises, and the stern of the ship breaks through the waves in the calm and windless sea.
A few wisps of clouds floated in the blue sky, and it was incredibly quiet. Only a gull and heron spread its wings and flew by, casting a flying shadow on the red-haired man's sunglasses.
"Ouch."
The red-haired man rested his muscular arm on the sun lounger on the deck of the cruise ship and said lazily: "The treatment for you Star Cup runner-up is not bad."
"You are overly complimentary, Mr. Fanshatian." The manager in a suit stood aside and said respectfully: "It is our responsibility to ensure that you have a comfortable experience on this voyage."
Three days ago, the Starry Sky Cup came to an end, and the epee man and the 'physical master' Brahma Chatian had a peak showdown.
The spectacular scene of the heavy swordsman dividing the sea with one sword has been recorded in history and has become a famous scene of the Starry Sky Cup.
Brahmashatian was reduced to a background and came in second place. The runner-up reward was "Around the World in Eighty Days".
This is an extremely luxurious trip.
The private cruise will carry Brahmashatian around the world in eighty days. During the period, he will enjoy gourmet feasts, beauties with jewelry, and all kinds of entertainment activities...
Compared with the champion’s fifth-level card and the “vehicle card” reward that can be used to increase combat effectiveness, the runner-up reward is more material.
"Hmph, if I guessed correctly, there is an upper limit on this trip."
Brahmashatian wore large sunglasses, picked up the cocktail glass on the small table next to the sun lounger, took a sip from the pillow with one arm, and said:
"Once I spend all my 'limit' in advance, you will throw me off the cruise ship like a sea dog, right?"
"How could it be?" The manager smiled stiffly.
Fanshatian lowered his sunglasses, looked at the manager who was dripping with cold sweat, and showed a strange smile: "I'm sorry you don't dare either."
Rather, the entire cruise ship's card dealers and security personnel, combined, do not require me to use a second hand.
The sea breeze was gentle and warm, and the physical training master yawned lazily and said: "Where are you sailing now?"
When they looked at each other just now, the energy emanating from the man, or what martial arts practitioners call "qi", made the manager's back wet. He smiled with difficulty:
"Besides, we will reach the Strait of Gibraltar in a short time... By July, we will arrive in the Golden State of the Free Federation... which is a world-famous scenic spot."
"Huh? Golden State..." Brahma Chatian frowned slightly and said, "I remember that there used to be a giant S-class monster there, right?"
The manager said: "You should be talking about the sea monster "Theseus". It has the special ability to cause tsunamis, and it single-handedly destroyed many surrounding cities in the Golden State decades ago. Later, the Federation
Famous national figures died together with it, and the disaster was calmed down."
As if falling into memories, the manager's eyes moved slightly and said: "A friend of mine died in that tsunami... According to rumors, "Theseus" is a huge sea snake with several heads. The big waves it creates
It can easily capsize a battleship... Fortunately, it has been confirmed to be dead, otherwise..."
Brahmasha Tiankai laughed twice: "Destroy? You said it was a monster of the sea. Isn't it quite reasonable that the tide can rise again and make a comeback?"
The manager's expression changed, and he smiled stiffly: "Please, stop joking..."
The red-haired man shrugged.
When encountering the monsters of the sea, even I can only die.
But what if it was that black-armored tin man holding a giant sword?
With his huge lightsaber that pierces the sky, and a terrifying sword that cuts down meteorites...
The red-haired man restrained his arrogance and looked deeply.
"I feel that he is not far away from being an unparalleled scholar in the country." Brahma Chatian muttered.
…
Friday, June 24th.
As night falls, Queen Street lights up with colorful neon lights.
The Tianyuan Cafe has closed, but the Ukisakura Ramen stall with lanterns hanging next to the store is doing a booming business.
Boom.
The chestnut-haired beauty with a bow in her high ponytail put down the giant bowl and sighed:
"As expected, ramen must be destroyed along with the soup..."
When no one responded, Sigrid looked up and saw Chu Yun and Lin Xiao looking at her with strange eyes.
"What, what's wrong?" said the little secretary.
"What an amazing amount of food." Lin Xiao looked down at the empty bowl and couldn't help but say.
"That's quite a few." Chu Yun was not surprised.
"I just..." Sigrid's face turned slightly red, "I'm often hungry easily, so I ate a little more..."
"Ooo! (σ′?`)σ" Dafu lay on Lin Xiao's lap and expressed his agreement.
I am often hungry easily, so I store a lot of fat~
"Speaking of it." Chu Yun clicked his cigarette and said in a low voice: "Recently, the Golden State has not been very peaceful. There have been many commotion incidents involving spiritual beings. It seemed that there was a premonition of something, and even a large group of wild spiritual beings appeared.
Large-scale migration."
Sigrid wiped her mouth elegantly with a tissue. Her delicate lips were not smeared with lipstick, but they were red from the heat.
She blinked her red eyes and said softly: "Is it related to the devil?"
Chu Yun shook his head: "It's not clear yet. The Golden State branch is investigating... If the situation is urgent, there is still the possibility of redeploying manpower from Star Map City."
"School will start soon in Lonicera, and I can't get away for the time being," Lin Xiao said.
"Generally speaking, when the investigation team transfers manpower to other branches, it will give higher subsidy rewards."
Chu Yun nodded and said: "However, since you have successfully joined Lonicera, you should make Operation Lonicera your first priority."
Higher subsidy rewards...
Lin Xiao said seriously: "Actually, after completing the necessary class hours, I can find a teaching assistant to take my place!"
It doesn't matter what the reward is.
Mainly to save the citizens of the Golden State from dire straits!
Chu Yun choked and coughed slightly: "If the situation really changes, I believe the team leader will transfer you, a senior operator... Okay, let's go, I will take you back."
The little secretary lives at the investigation team headquarters, and Lin Xiao's family lives in Xiacheng District, which takes about two hours to drive there.
"No need." Lin Xiao said, "I recently bought a "vehicle card", which is quite convenient for traveling."
"Is it a shuttle or a motorcycle?" the little secretary said curiously, her red eyes shining brightly: "Or maybe it's the flying sword in the legend of you Central-Earth people!"
In the medieval times of Central Continent, there used to be a group of immortal warriors who slayed demons and demons and lived among the dangerous peaks of the mountains.
To them, the so-called vehicle cards naturally refer to transportation tools such as flying swords and paper kites.
"It's not as advanced as Feijian." Lin Xiao said, "It's just a very ordinary motorcycle."
"Oh..." Dafu recalled the heavy motorcycle and shook his little head.
Ordinary means that it can easily crush that terrifying giant tree spirit!
Chu Yun frowned slightly, looked at Lin Xiao, seemed to be investigating, and said:
"I remember... the championship reward of the Starry Sky Cup is also a motorcycle."
Lin Xiao sat upright and said, "I am the Star Sky Cup champion."
Sigrid covered her mouth: "Pfft..."
Lin Xiao turned around and said, "Why are you laughing?"
The little secretary waved her hands, pursed her lips and said, "I just... thought of something happy."
Lin Xiao said: "Don't even think about rubbing Dafu's belly next time!"
Sigrid: "I'm sorry! Please make me happy again! (つД｀)???"
The man with a serious face and pigtails looked at the duo who were making jokes, holding a cigarette in his mouth and lost in thought.
Before, I didn’t believe that Lin Xiao was a heavy sword without a sharp edge.
But the relationship between the two has become increasingly close.
Chu Yun's eyes flashed slightly.
I believe it won’t be long before the truth comes out…
*
Regarding the news from the Golden State, Lin Xiao decided to wait for notification from his superiors.
There is still a week left before school starts, so I can use this opportunity to collect materials for repairing the "Seven-stringed Harp".
Currently, the commission of ‘Suppressing the Tree Spirits’ has brought two materials: “Laurel Wood” and “Myrtle Wood”.
As for the remaining material, "Water Lily Juice", Lin Xiao posted a request on the Card Master Association, saying that anyone with information related to it could contact him.
In the early morning, the sunlight passes through the window and shines on a "snow-white glutinous rice dumpling".
Dafu was lying on the bedside playing with the broken harp, and the sound of "ding dong" came out intermittently.
"Ooo~ヾ(●′?｀●)" Dafu narrowed his eyes.
This thing is quite interesting!
Lin Xiao stared at Dafu, thinking about where to start with her breasts later.
Buzz.
The wristband-type light curtain vibrates slightly, official news from the [Card Masters Association].
Someone accepted the commission.
However, it can only provide information, not physical objects.
A message flashes on the light screen.
[Jolina: It turns out it was you who issued the commission...]
Lin Xiao never thought that it would be an old acquaintance who accepted the commission, so he replied: "It was actually you who accepted the commission."
Qiao Linna sighed softly: "Since we are colleagues in the investigation team, there will be no charge for this information."
Hey... I thought I had received a good commission and could easily get the wool, but it turned out that one of my own...
Is there such a thing as free prostitution?
Lin Xiao said: "What information? Let me tell you."
[Jolina: The "water lily juice" you need comes from a kind of dream water lily, which is nourished by the monster "Nightmare" through the power of dreams. 】
"Monsters like 'Nightmare' live in dark forests and caves during the day, and sneak into people's dreams at night. This kind of water lilies will breed near their habitats," Jolina said.
"So, where can I find 'Nightmare'?" Lin Xiao asked.
Qiao Linna said: "This needs to be found by yourself."
Lin Xiao: "This information of yours...has no real effect at all."
Jolina didn't refute, and said calmly: "There are still some pieces of information, which I will give as a bonus."
"It is said that the nightmares around the Mediterranean believe in Hypnos, the god of sleep among the gods of Chaos; while the nightmares in the Federation obey the demon god of sloth, Belphegor."
Lin Xiao twitched the corner of his mouth: "Is there any local difference in the belief in monsters?"
Jolina nodded lightly and said: "Human beings believe in different dragons of creation, and monsters will naturally follow different gods... In short, the "water lily juice" you need may be related to the devil, so please pay more attention.
.”
Lin Xiao thought.
Now that I've provoked the Demon of Arrogance and the God of Light...
Then you don’t have to worry about being contaminated by some more karma.
No matter how much debt you have, you won’t be overwhelmed!
As for the Demon God of Sloth, Belphegor, Lin Xiao had some impressions.
Because compared to Lucifer, Belphegor is often portrayed by believers as a lazy and beautiful lady with long legs.
Maybe... this is more convenient to deceive believers and gain more power of faith...
"I heard that you are coming to Liandong to investigate the news about the 'Altar of the Demon God'." Jolina changed the subject and said, "Are you reporting as a freshman?"
Lin Xiao was slightly startled, realizing that Brother Chu Yun had not yet told this 'temporary worker' about his employment at Lonicera.
"No, I am an associate professor at Rendong University." Lin Xiao said.
Qiao Linna said indifferently: "I will pick you up on the first day of school. Some procedures are very complicated. Someone can save a lot of time."
These days, no one believes the truth, right...
Lin Xiao said helplessly: "Okay, see you when school starts."
Qiao Linna nodded gently: "See you when school starts."
Close the light curtain.
Lin Xiao summarized carefully and fell into deep thought.
If you want to obtain "Water Lily Juice", you must first find the location of the nightmare...
I was about to consult my little secretary for help when the contact rang. It was a Bop master from the field of ancient languages.
"Lin Xiao!"
The little old man in the video call was energetic and said with a smile: "I called you because I have something important to discuss with you."
"Please speak." Lin Xiao said.
"It's like this... I was invited to participate in an archaeological excavation. The site is said to be related to the god Chaos and has important academic value."
Master Bopu said seriously: "I would like to invite you to join the archaeological work. Firstly, this can be used as the academic achievement for your professional title to become a regular one; secondly, practical work can enhance a scholar's vision and even his strength; and thirdly, Point, as a brigade card master, you have certain combat capabilities, I will apply to give you the material rewards you deserve."
Originally, with Lin Xiao's qualifications, he could not join an archaeological team that focused on family background.
But Master Bopu knew very well that Lin Xiao had outstanding abilities, and he had a desire to support the younger generation. With all his efforts, he secured this spot for Lin Xiao.
I have to say that Lin Xiao was a little tempted.
After all, there is still a week before school starts, so participating in archaeological work is purely a trip to relax, and you can also get materials by the way.
In his hand, there is also a blue material card "Guardian Wings", which can be synthesized into a card with the tendency of "flying".
After this archaeological work is over.
You can try to synthesize the second spiritual card after "Little Seal".
As we all know, mechas, swords, and motorcycles are men's romance.
And sometimes, cute little animals can also capture the hearts of macho men...
"A flying pet with a 'guardian' effect."
Lin Xiao looked up at the sky: "It's better to be cute, so that your breasts feel better!"
After weighing the pros and cons, Lin Xiao agreed to Master Bop's invitation and would participate in this archaeological work as associate professor of Lonicera.
"Which ruins are specifically related to the god of Khaos?" Lin Xiao asked.
Master Bop replied: "It is the sleep god among the gods of Chaos, 'Hypnos'."
Lin Xiao: "..."
Why do I always feel that something will happen to the archaeological work this time?