Xia Yibing was surprised: "How did you do this?"
"It's probably some kind of radio wave...a signal similar to a telegraph." Hitzfeld was only half-baked, but at least she could guess what was going on.
If I'm not mistaken, there is a signal radiation source hidden somewhere in Neptune City.
This thing may have been opened recently. It has been working these past few days, waiting for them to bring the messenger.
And so they began to rely on messengers to lead the way.
Sometimes it would pass through the busy streets and weave in and out of the ranks of blood-slaughterers - every time this happened, Xia Yibing would catch the crab again and restrain it in her cloak to prevent it from moving.
Sometimes I would put the crab down in a dark alley and run with it.
Of course, this did attract the attention of passers-by. After all, even in the Sea King City where martial arts are prevalent, two young women with good figures traveling together in simple clothes without taking a car or bringing anyone with them was simply an act of seeking death.
This place is not like Sara, at least it maintains a basic level of security. According to Hitzfeld, even the Lighthouse Country at night is more secure than here. The locals of Neptune City always think that if there is a chance, they must try it. Some people who noticed their specialness chose to follow them.
Then, when they came out from the other end of the dark alley, all the followers disappeared.
It was Xia Yibing who took action, but it was Hitzfeld who provided the ammunition support.
On the way to Neptune City, she used the materials she bought along the way to make some good things, which included not only blood-clearing ointment, but also an extremely powerful poison called "fire phosphorus powder".
The raw material is the alveoli of the Hjalmar monster. This monster can spit fire and its alveoli have a very special structure. Just stuff a complete pair of alveoli into an empty bottle and then add the prepared poison powder in batches according to proportion, and a modified version of the "Molotov cocktail" will be ready.
The method of use is very simple, just throw it towards the enemy.
After the bottle explodes, it will detonate the alveoli, forming a small flame explosion on the spot. After the first wave of damage from the fire wave, the detonated poison powder will be the target's skin, which has been burned by the fire wave. The poison powder will directly break through the skin defense and invade the body. On this basis, the tail wave of the fire wave will continue to burn the outside, which can directly detonate the poison powder again.
After a set of Kangbo, if you are not tough and have no defense, you will basically die without a complete body. If you get a few more bottles, you may even die without a single bone left.
Anyway, Xia Yibing was having a great time throwing the sword. It was the first time she felt that the Changxia Sword was not as useful as other weapons.
Hitzfeld felt sorry for his own stock, but it was difficult for him to stop her because the main use of "fire phosphorus powder" was to destroy corpses.
Someone must have discovered that the pursuers were killed. This was inevitable. She was not going to provoke the governor of Neptune City. If she destroyed the bodies to the point where they could not be recognized and the case could only be hastily closed, both sides would save face.
Fortunately, those reckless guys were also smart and noticed that several groups of their companions had turned into charred corpses, so gradually no one dared to follow them.
Once we left the prosperous area, the number of blood-slaughterers decreased, and there was no one left who dared to follow us.
No matter where they are, ordinary people are afraid of trouble. The combination of these two people looks really weird and abnormal. Some people avoid them when they see them.
Hitzfeld tried his best to take the correct route when there were the least people around, and even took several detours to avoid being noticed. He finally found the place deep in a dark alley in the slums.
There was a row of earthen houses, and the air was filled with a strange smell of mud, dust, and sewage. The little crab became very restless when he arrived here. He found one of the half-open doors and went in without waiting for Xia Yibing to stop him.
After looking at each other, Hitzfeld took the lead and raised his left leg to kick the door open.
If she encounters danger in this position, she can use her right leg to jump back directly, making it easier for Xia Yibing to face the enemy directly.
But nothing unusual happened.
The door opened, but it didn't look like anyone was inside.
Xia Yibing held the gun in one hand with the magazine filled with ice bombs, and held the long Xia knife tightly in the other hand, using the tip of the knife to explore the way and go in first.
Hitzfeld followed closely behind.
As their eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness, the two discovered that there was another world behind the house.
It was a corridor-like structure. There was a threshold in front, and across it was a courtyard with buildings around it. Looking up, there was a square patio.
"I heard that you are a master perfume maker... Then listen to the question: If you were asked to make a perfume that is most suitable for a 14-year-old girl, what materials would you use?"
A voice echoed in the yard.
"Third floor." Xia Yibing signaled to the girl, who looked up following her gaze and saw a dark shadow standing in the corridor on the third floor.
Because of the angle, I couldn't see what he looked like, I could only tell that he was a man.
Nonsense...the voice doesn't sound like a woman's.
"The auxiliary ingredients are not fixed. I will use Fiery Kite, Xinlan Grass and Concentrating Flower as the main ingredients." Hitzfell said loudly.
"reason?"
"14 years old is a bit too young. It should be fiery, lively and energetic. Fiery Kite perfectly meets this definition. It can be used as a top note to make people feel clear and bright instantly."
"Then there is the complex middle note... The spiciness of the orchid has both a fiery side and a gentle side. The former can take over the top note and achieve a mellow transition, while the latter creates a contrasting surprise, highlighting the age that the fragrance is suitable for."
"As the final base note, it is enough to use the Concentrating Flower. It is light enough and does not need to have a sense of presence, so that you can continue to feel the fiery top note in the next wave."
"Clap! Clap! Clap!"
"You are truly amazing, my Lord..."
The shadow clapped his hands and walked forward, revealing a skinny old man.
"You too, Monsieur Bunoliel."
Hitzfeld frowned at first, then smiled at it.
"Two people I know feel they know you well enough."
"…It seems they underestimated you."
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Regarding the recent incident of someone impersonating me...you can take a look at the related works, or the announcement of the book group. I won’t go into details as it won’t take up any more words.
Chapter 117 Choice 5k
Bunoliel - the owner behind the Posa Mansion that Luca had mentioned to her.
Both Luca and Hasim admitted that they knew him, and Hitzfeld once took it seriously, but now it seems that they don't understand Bunoliel well enough.
He is not just a father who has lost most of his relatives, nor is he just a mansion owner with a complex network of relationships. His true identity is a spy planted by the Mechanical Kingdom in Neptune City, and he might even be the biggest one.
In just a moment, Hitzfeld went over a lot of things in her mind. She realized that some of her guesses might come true.
After all, she did not forget the scene when she stood on the top of the Goliath Palace and looked at the mechanical fortress, and Leon stood there and waved.
Instead of killing Li Ang, they gave him this freedom, and Li Ang himself didn't think there was anything wrong with it, which indirectly shows that they don't regard each other as enemies.
What is the reason? How did they reach this consensus?
After much thought, Hitzfeld felt that the most likely person to be the link in the middle was herself.
In fact, we can guess a little from the geographical information - the land occupied by the Mechanical Kingdom is the southern part of the Elsa continent, including the Port of Colossae.
The Port of Colossae was also the place where Coldis left his last words before his death. Considering his honorific title of "Doctor Mechanic", there may be some close connection between "Doctor Mechanic" and "Mechanical Kingdom".
That's why this guy calls me His Highness.
If it wasn't a slip of the tongue, then it proves that my guess is correct: that is, seeking cooperation with the Mechanical Kingdom is the most appropriate.
Seriously speaking, this was not the first time Hitzfeld had been addressed as "Your Highness." She had attended some cocktail parties before, and occasionally young men would praise her with exaggerated language.
This also includes Xia Yibing, who sometimes calls her "Her Royal Highness the Princess" casually. To be honest, this title only makes her feel ashamed.
But it was different at this moment, she had a feeling of accepting it calmly.
If the Mechanical Kingdom was really founded by Lengdis... and really was founded by my father, and everything in this power is really centered around him, and they cater to me and please me for his sake, then to some extent, this treatment is what I deserve.
So she did not show any surprise or panic. From answering the question about incense making to being invited by Bunoliel to sit down opposite him, she was so calm that even Xia Yibing was surprised.
This was the first time that she felt she saw some of the qualities of a "superior" in the girl.
Being in a higher position, it is not enough to just have power. You also need to have a state of mind that matches this power.
"In order to prevent misunderstandings in the following conversation, I'll ask clearly first." After Hitzfeld sat down, he asked directly: "What is your relationship with Lengdis?"
"The Doctor is our savior," Bunoriel replied respectfully, "He is our creator, guide, and enlightener... He is the reason why we are where we are today, so there is no need to ask, we will remain 100% loyal to you."
Is it really 100%...
Xia Yibing stood nearby with some doubt.
After all, a dead Dr. Robotnik couldn't pose any threat anymore, so no matter what Hitzfeld had done in that incident, she didn't bother to take it out on a dead man.
But in the Mechanical Kingdom, if this power was left by Lengdis, she would still habitually be extremely vigilant.
Well... I won't trust these guys 100% anyway. If Aisuen wants to trust them, it's fine, but I must be her safety bolt, an "anchor", so that even if the worst happens, there is room for recovery...
Xia Yibing happily imagined that if things really went that way and she had saved someone from danger, she would think about how Aisuen would be grateful to her and repay her. She couldn't help but smile.
Hitzfeld happened to turn his head at this moment, and was a little puzzled when he caught the woman's smile.
Xia seems very happy?
Could it be that, because she has tied herself and me together completely, and our family ties have been integrated in her heart, she is happy for me from the bottom of her heart...that's why she smiles?
Hitzfeld really wanted to tell the woman that he was overthinking and that he was not so stupid as to believe everything the other person said.
But the situation is not right, let's discuss it after we get back...
Her gaze returned and she began to look carefully at the old man opposite her.
Bunoliel, the owner of the Possa Mansion.
He looked to be at least 70 years old, and his body was extremely thin, just a little short of being seriously ill. There were very serious depressions on both sides of his face, his hair was sparse, his lips were thin, and his eyes were the only thing that was very bright.
He was wearing a black robe with a lot of incense-making materials hanging around his waist. The mechanical crab was rubbing against his shoes and trouser legs, which showed that he had the ability to make incense and study machinery.
"Why are you so sure that I am 'Your Highness'?"
After thinking for a while, she spoke again, "After all, although people with gray hair are rare, they do exist. At least there are many of them in Elsa. Aren't you afraid of recognizing the wrong person?"
"After the doctor died, his study was opened," Bunoliel replied. "The high-ranking officials of the Kingdom of God found their attention and records of you. It detailed your appearance and personality traits, and of course, the skills you were good at."
"Not to mention that they went to Icarolin in person to uncover the truth behind the doctor's death. They found the information left by the doctor in the snow, which confirmed your identity - you are the only one qualified to inherit the kingdom of God."
What he said was so convincing that not only Hitzfeld but even Xia Yibing doubted its authenticity.
Is it true?
This... Aisuen is actually the princess of the Kingdom of God...
With so many mechanical fortresses and floating cities, it goes without saying how powerful that force is. Xia Yibing couldn't help but become worried again, and suddenly felt that she was not worthy of the other party.
This has nothing to do with personality. Anyone who has been baptized by human nature in the feudal era will think so. At best, she thinks superficially and will be able to cheer up quickly.
"Don't panic." Hitzfeld interrupted him and said, "Tell me first...how did you escape from Elsa Continent?"
Wasn't this land eaten by the gray fog?
He was carried to a different dimension by the gray fog, which was not in the same world as the Icarolin continent where Sarah was. Why did he make it sound like it was easy to go to Sarah?
What kind of "transcendence" are the people of the Corrupted Blood Kingdom pursuing? How do they exchange information across space?
"Two ways." Bunoriel nodded. "The first one... after the doctor's death, we haven't broken up with Yinsel yet. We can travel back and forth between the two worlds through the Undead Fleet."
"The second one is related to the legacy left by the doctor. Did he tell you about the specialness of Colossae?"
"He just hinted to me that there were relics of him there."
"That's right... Colossae is the birthplace of the Kingdom of God. The reason why the Doctor was able to become a high-ranking member of the Undead Fleet and even someone like Insel had to give him equal status is closely related to the fact that he completed primitive accumulation in Colossae and transformed himself into a body of steel."
"So who is Yin Seer?"
"He is the leader of the Undead Fleet." Bunoriel's face changed. "He is also the leader of Eclipse. He has earned his long life by working for those things. We can't even guess how old he is now."
It turns out that the Undead Fleet is the headquarters of the Church of the Eclipse?
After exchanging glances with Xia Yibing, both of them felt a sense of sudden enlightenment.
No wonder we can't find the headquarters of this organization. It turns out to be on the sea... It's a fleet! And it can switch between the two oceans at any time!
In his heart, he sighed at how wonderful this damn world was and how cunning the evil followers were. Hitzfeld urged him quietly, "Go on... Tell me why Colossae is so special."
"What the Doctor inherited is actually the goddess's legacy."
The next sentence made their hearts tighten.
"Colosse Port is also known as Poseidon Port. According to the historical records we have, the Sun King Amen-Haven was exiled here in his early years. She bought this port city from the local lord under the pseudonym Awen-Talia, and used it as a base to operate her power and regain her glory."
Bunoliel was almost summarizing what was in the history textbook: "So this city was important from the beginning... They had a tight control over it before the doctor joined them, but they never discovered the secrets there - there were some codes that they could not decipher."
"Then Lendis... my father cracked it?"
"It's cracked." The old man nodded. "The doctor cracked the code and got the industrial heritage left by the Sun King. He looked down on the Eclipse Church... so he didn't share the information with the Sun King. When Yinsel got the news and rushed to Poseidon Port, he had already completed the mechanical transformation and had a floating fortress and a mechanical soldier corps in his hands. He was fully qualified to be on par with the Undead Fleet."
"The Mechanical Fortress and the Private Corps are both the legacy of the Sun King?" Hitzfeld was a little surprised. "The goddess knew so much back then?"
"Most of that is the doctor's work." Bunoriel shook his head. "The doctor's wisdom is the greatest. The goddess's legacy is just a carrier, carrying that knowledge, giving him the opportunity to turn his ideas into reality."
