Crown of Silence

Chapter 358 Fifty percent

In the evening, at the market, Elsa, who was playing crazy, was caught by Elder Caligula's servant and took her home to take a bath.

"Bye big dog!"

Elsa sat on the man's shoulder, reluctantly saying goodbye to the friend she just met today.

The dirty, sloppy boy known as Big Dog also imitated her and waved, with snot leaving his face when he giggled, and his voice was vague and hoarse.

He squatted on the ground and stared blankly at the girl gradually disappearing into the distance, his eyes became sad, and he let out a sad whine in his throat.

A palm pressed on his shoulder, took out a handkerchief, and carefully wiped his nose.

"Casper, did you have fun?"

Torre knelt down and looked at him, watching the girl leave with him, holding his hand: "Go back, let's come and play with her next time, okay?"

Casper looked at him confused, seemed to understand what he meant, and laughed happily.

He followed his brother step by step.

Disappear into the crowd.

——

And just before closing the stall, the customer Ye Qingxuan had been waiting for finally arrived.

"Yo."

Ye Qingxuan raised his eyes from the recliner: "It's only the third day and you're here? You're more restless than I thought."

Colt sat opposite him expressionlessly, and the two looked at each other across the messy swords on the stall. Their eyes seemed to be filled with iron, and there was a faint chill when they rubbed against each other.

"When are you going to do it?" Colt asked coldly.

"If there's no problem, you can wait until the trial is over."

Ye Qingxuan whistled: "Anyway, I was deceived by an unreliable guy. I didn't think about getting the blessing of the 'Emperor' at first. The ancient information obtained here has been enough for me to study for several years. I got five or six awards and medals from the Holy City.

As a scholar, what else am I not satisfied with? "

"really."

Hearing what he said, Colt raised his eyebrows: “Caligula gave you the information.

That guy, I spent so much resources and money to finally meet him, but he told me that the information on the ancient history of Romulus has been lost..."

"Sometimes, this kind of thing depends on fate."

Ye Qingxuan just smiled slightly: "What else do you have to do? If there is nothing else, I will close the stall and go home."

The boy's words made Colt's expression darken again.

"Forget it, there is nothing to hide now."

He said simply: "How about joining forces temporarily? This is a matter of mutual benefit."

"Except for the addition of the word 'temporarily', your words seem to be just repeating what you said to me a few days ago."

Ye Qingxuan crossed his legs and said, "I'm not in a hurry": "Although it seems a little more magnanimous with one more word, do you really think it is possible for the two of us to join forces to break the restriction of the 'Gate to Hades'?"

"Although the Gate of Hades is powerful, it was the result of hundreds of years ago. Today, the theory is outdated. As long as everyone joins hands, it may not be impossible to crack it."

"Everyone?"

"Yes, everyone."

Colt said calmly: "All the trialists now understand that if the door cannot be opened, any fight is meaningless, so they decided to join forces temporarily."

Ye Qingxuan shook his head: "You also understand that in the excavation of ancient ruins, the number of people is meaningless. There are only three or five that can really make a difference.

In Romulus, there are not many inspired musicians. The only people who are really on the stage and are good at musical interpretation are you and me.

As a work that spans multiple factions, Gates of Hades itself is a strategic defense facility. Two people, not to mention cracking, can't even break the shell and access the alchemy matrix.

At that time, if you fail to steal the chicken, it will be bad if you lose all your capital. "

Hearing his words, Colt just smiled, took out a dagger from his arms, and showed Ye Qingxuan the music engraved on it: "What if we add this?"

Ye Qingxuan's eyes fell on the dagger in his hand, and his pupils couldn't help but shrink.

"'Reverse'?"

"Yes, 'opposition'."

Colt stroked the blunt edge of the dagger and tapped the spine lightly, causing the sword to tremble and make a harsh noise.

This is a 'probe' built by the ancient revelation school to target the large barrier in the ruins. Although it looks like a short sword, it is actually a rare interpretation alchemy equipment.

Using counter-tones to destroy music theory directly breaks through any blockage of the defensive matrix, allowing the musician's feelings to go straight to the core.

The method of casting has been lost, and there are only six remaining counters in existence.

And this is one of them.

Ye Qingxuan pondered for a moment and shook his head: "Although it is there, destroying the outer defensive matrix is ​​not a problem. But it is not enough if there are only two of us."

"And me?"

A voice sounded from behind Ye Qingxuan. It was only then that Ye Qingxuan noticed someone walking towards him. The visitor obviously had no intention of provoking. He stopped five steps away and stood there.

"Tore?"

Ye Qingxuan recognized this musician who he had met once in the underground palace, and the feeling on his body was as close as a touch, and it became clear.

"So you are a discipline musician?"

Torre nodded slightly.

Ye Qingxuan finally understood why Colt had so much confidence.

Among the seven factions, the Forbidden School is best at music control, and Torre has also advanced to the Discipline Musician who is the best at countering music in all the forbidden factions.

With him, the three of them join forces, plus the assistance of the others, it may not be impossible to crack it.

Looking at Ye Qingxuan's thoughtful look, Colt nodded slightly: "How is it? What do you think?"

"What is the success rate of three people joining forces?"

Ye Qingxuan raised his head and asked: "You must have calculated it."

"Fifty percent."

Colt said lightly: "In the worst case, the gate of Hades will self-destruct and we will be wiped out."

Ye Qingxuan was stunned, his pupils shrank: "Have you told the other participants?"

Colt looked up at him and smiled.

Ye Qingxuan understood what he meant and took a breath.

"Don't you hate gambling?"

"Even the most rational people will occasionally yearn to hear the sound of dice, not to mention, I have reasons to gamble."

Colt stared at him, his pupils dark, like two deep caves, darkness swirling: "Ye Qingxuan, this is the first time in my life that I have asked for help from others, and it will be the last time, don't let me down.

If you are really as you said, '50% sure to win', then why hesitate?"

"Hesitation? I am best at gambling with my life, so I never need to hesitate. All I need is an estimate."

Ye Qingxuan paused and raised his pupils, staring at him, smiling meaningfully.

"Colt, since you are willing to bet, then what price are you willing to pay to get this 'sure win' from me?"

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The next day, early morning.

Outside the mine, Colt stood silently in front of the crack, staring at the darkness below.

Although he seemed to be in deep thought, his eyes were not without focus. Instead, he pierced straight and firmly into the darkness. Wherever he passed, the darkness was disturbed, and the outline behind him was faintly revealed.

There, the heartbeat was beating, and all the disguises were slowly and firmly revealed, and there was no longer any secret.

The light danced, faintly interweaving the outline of a huge mine and underground palace. But the sharp-edged underground palace seemed to be just the tip of the iceberg, stubbornly hiding most of the body in the deep darkness.

The gate of Hades blocked any detection and obstruction.

After trying again for a long time, Colt withdrew his sight in disappointment and stopped wasting his energy.

Behind him, a burly man in iron armor slowly walked over.

Countless musical notes were engraved on that hideous armor, and when they rubbed against each other, a low and sonorous sound burst out. The only part of the burly man that was exposed was his face, which was covered with strange tattoos, looking gloomy and ferocious, and his eyes were full of resentment and anxiety.

Around him, the dust was ignited, turning into hot sparks, illuminating the dark streets before dawn.

"It's rare that you get up so early, Grant."

Colt looked back at his teammates and said calmly: "What's the matter?"

Glen looked gloomy and asked directly: "Did you give that oriental kid priority in exploration?"

"Yes."

Colt nodded: "After the gate to Hades is opened, they have the right to choose three things from the underground palace first."

"Why!"

Glen suppressed his anger, stepped forward, and looked down at Colt, who was a head shorter than him, and said word by word: "I need an explanation, Colt."

Colt looked at him calmly: "I said, listen to me about the team. I know many people are dissatisfied with this, but there is no room for negotiation."

"Why did we fight so hard and end up being picked by another person first?"

"Because without him, your efforts would have no results."

Colt glanced at him and said in an admonishing tone: "Glen, there are so many people working hard all over the world, but few get rewards. There are only a few. If you can get something for every effort, you are already a child of destiny.

But here, there are geniuses from the entire West. Why do you demand that your efforts be rewarded? "

Glenn's teeth rubbed and made a hoarse voice like metal:

"Without us, he is nothing!"

"You care about what you can get in there, but he doesn't care."

Colt said lightly: "He put on that posture to sell his ability. The longer the time drags on, the more benefits he can get. Orientals say 'the willing ones take the bait'. All those who want to get the emperor's crown need him to open the door for them. "

Glenn's eyes narrowed, and a ray of cold light flashed: "After pushing the door open, he is useless, right?"

"I advise you not to have any ideas that you shouldn't have."

Colt glanced at him and sneered: "Do you think you can be compared with Gavin?"