Diablo Destruction

Xiao Heitan’s Observation Diary Part Three:

Today is the fourth day of work. In the past two days, according to Uncle Ma Dao's words: Since I have been doing odd jobs under me, I should learn a little bit about the blacksmith's skills. Maybe I can use them in the future.

Of course, if you want to learn advanced skills, it is impossible. It should be said that it is impossible to get started without spending more than ten or twenty years. The craft of blacksmithing, like the work it requires, relies on tempering and continuous tempering. Qualified blacksmiths are all tempered, and then there will be a watershed based on different qualifications.

What Ma Daao means is that if you learn from me for a while, you can at least be able to repair the equipment to a durable level. It would be good if you can do it. Don't waste your youth. Young man, you have more skills than you can afford.

As he spoke, he slapped me on the shoulder in a very old-fashioned way. It seems that being the owner of a blacksmith shop these days has given him a sense of superiority.

However, Ma Dao's suggestion is not bad. As far as I know, there are indeed some adventurers who can learn some blacksmith skills, especially the paladins and barbarians. After all, although there are many people in the city who can help you repair Blacksmith, but there will always be times when you happen to need this piece of equipment but it happens to be of limited durability.

At this time, if there is a blacksmith in the team who knows how to do repair work, and he can just knock and knock, he will not have to go back to the city to ask the blacksmith to help with repairs. Not only will he save a little money, but he will also extend the time for training, because usually the training is over. In addition to physical and mental exhaustion, or the huge harvest, the main backup equipment on his body has very little durability left, which is also one of the reasons.

At that time, my eyes rolled, and I felt that the suggestion made by Uncle Ma Daao was acceptable. He was worthy of being one of the responsible persons, and he was very thoughtful, so I started to learn from him seriously. After all, doing odd jobs is just doing odd jobs, so why not learn to be a blacksmith? Build strength.

It wasn't until later that I suddenly realized a cheating thing - those adventurers who learned repair skills all learned it when they were first students, and then along with the experience, they started from the most basic whiteboard equipment, and even I started repairing damaged equipment. As my experience progressed, the equipment I obtained gradually became better, and my own repair skills also kept pace with it.

As for me, I have only picked up this skill now, and most of the equipment I have is already at the extended level, and the quality is at least golden. Even if I learn it, I still can't repair such high-level equipment. Think about how qualified and diligent Qiaxi was back then. My little girl, she looked embarrassed when she saw me taking out high-end equipment? What's more, someone like me is a monk halfway through.

What a scam, every time I think about this, I can’t help but sigh angrily. Unfortunately, when I noticed it at the time, I had already had half of my head shaved off and was forced onto a pirate ship.

The topic seems to have gone off the rails. This is Xiao Heitan's observation diary. I am narcissistically recording what I am like.

Ahem, as for Xiao Heitan, there isn't much I can say these days, because she can't be left alone at home. In that case, she will have to trouble someone from the Mages Guild to protect her secretly. If she feels sorry for herself, it's better to stop bothering others. Of course, the main reason is to let Xiao Heitan see the majestic figure of her father at work, hmm.

So, we all brought her to the blacksmith shop. According to common sense, this was impossible. Think about it, when you go to work in a company, will your boss allow you to take your daughter with you and take care of her every day?

Unfortunately, this is not a serious company in the first place. It is not a bad idea to call it a leather company. The purpose of doing this is only to save Xiao Heitan, so the impossible becomes possible. Speaking of Xiao Heitan That's all, Jeluka, why do you want to follow me? Go pick wild vegetables or sew clothes for me, you bastard! !

I looked at Jeluka who was sitting next to Xiao Heitan with a dark look on his face, looking as if nothing had happened. The corners of his mouth twitched frequently. This guy really didn’t care about Xiao Heitan’s lazy nature being exposed at the side. Now, you have to get it. If you get it for a few more days, the title of mother who is too lazy to pick wild vegetables will be confirmed.

Speaking of wild vegetables, we have to talk about our meals in the past few days. After getting a small bag of gold coins from Ma Dao, we can finally say goodbye to the Morgan powder like Coptis chinensis, and buy something for normal people to eat, as well as some daily condiments. , such as the most basic salt and oil, as three meals a day.

It's a pity that although in terms of food, he has returned to the world from hell, Xiao Hei Tan's body has not changed at all. He is still as thin as ever, but his little face has a little more luster. How much we hope that Xiao Hei Tan's body will be as thin as before. Charcoal can gain a pound a day.

There is another thing that Jeluka and I are very, very concerned about.

The first time I brought Xiao Heitan to the blacksmith shop, she was full of fear and timidity. Even if she glanced at my father's hard-working back from behind, she was cautious. She just raised her head slightly at an almost imperceptible angle and quickly He glanced at her through the thick bangs and immediately lowered her head.

Probably because Uncle Ma Dao is nearby. To be honest, this big man with strong muscles, short hair and a mustache is still very lethal to children. I regret not making his appearance more human. Love people a little bit.

For example, put a flower in the head, or simply put a code on the face... Well, this won't work, and it will scare the children. Ahem, in short, although I am a bit sorry for Ma Daao, but if he can be turned into a child, Heitan quickly lowered his guard, I don't mind bearing this kind of anger.

After three days, I seem to have discovered that this muscular man is not a bad person, and his eyes are a little less timid. Although he is still very wary, at least he can keep looking at me or Jeluka in a daze without minding that there is a tough man next to him. .

But occasionally, Xiao Heitan's eyes will pass through everyone's body, even the dense civilian buildings around, to that unknown place. Even if he can't see it, he can still detect it. Xiao Heitan's pupils at this time must be Showing a dead gray godless state.

I don’t know what I’m thinking, but slowly, from this thin and dazed body, a strong gloom and sadness is emitted that is powerful enough to infect other people around me. Even those who spend most of their time in a state of trance during forging Uncle Ma Daao noticed it.

These strong negative feelings should be the source of food for the painful worm, and one of the reasons why it chose Xiao Heitan's body as its parasite.

It seems that we still have a long way to go.

Whenever we notice the sad expression on Little Heitan, we will secretly sigh and shake our heads.

But what could make Xiao Heitan exude such a strong negative aura? If she lost her parents, then our presence should make her happy to some extent.

Is it the loneliness, fatigue and pain accumulated over the years? If this is really the case, it would be okay. The happy days that follow can slowly erase these sad memories. We are afraid that it is not just this. The feeling that Xiao Heitan gives us is always 70% timid and 20% mature. Among them, The last part is that he is hiding something on his mind.

If all this can be solved and Xiao Heitan can completely open his heart, maybe he can push the frame and say: I have seen the ending.

On the fifth day of work, I thought it would be another dull day... No, no, no, it can't be described as dull, because today I have to go to the Mages Guild. According to what was said at the time, they should give me some trouble today. Some results came out.

So, at noon, Uncle Ma Daao ended his work early on the pretext that he had something to do (of course this was what I ordered him to do).

Jeluka took Xiao Heitan home first, while I canceled the illusion and walked towards the Mage Guild.

Before entering the gate, I heard noisy sounds.

"Sir Elder, you came just in time."

"Your Highness, please explain to us."

These guys were so straightforward when they chased me away, but now that they are in need, they are rambling on.

I rolled my eyes secretly, and finally got everyone on both sides to quiet down.

"Okay, I'll listen. At least explain to me what's going on."

As soon as the leaders Magellan and Victoria finished talking, I suddenly couldn't make up my mind.

It turns out that these two guys, after working hard in the past few days, each came up with a plan and fiddled with two sealing magic arrays, and now they are arguing about which one to use.

"Tell me first, what are the differences between your sealing magic circles?" Seeing that the two groups were about to quarrel again, I quickly lowered my hand and interjected.

The atmosphere was silent for a moment, why... why did he suddenly stop talking and lower his head.

"Ahem, that's it, Mr. Elder." Magellan spoke first.

"Although we and these guys have developed sealing magic, they all have some side effects..."

"What did you say?!" I stared at Magellan.

"Ahem, you can't blame us. We have tried our best to create a new magic circle in such a short period of time. As you know, Mr. Elder, even if a magic circle is easy to create, it needs to be truly When it reaches maturity, it must be constantly observed, verified and modified, which takes a long time.”

Victoria, who was standing on the other side, also nodded slightly. It seems that this should be common knowledge among the public.

"Because time is tight, we can only try our best to focus on safety to ensure the stability of the sealing magic and prevent any accidents. However, the effect, especially some of the side effects, cannot be perfect."

"Then tell me what are the side effects?" I took a deep breath.

"First of all, in terms of effects, in order to ensure safety, to be honest, we are not completely sure that our sealing magic circle can completely seal the painful worm."

"How sure are you?"

"Seventy percent."

"What about the side effects?"

"It may have a certain impact on the body of the recipient." Magellan replied in a low voice.

"What exactly is the impact?"

"That... is not clear yet. In short, I can be sure that it will not threaten life. I did not take this side effect into consideration at the beginning. On the one hand, there was not enough time. On the other hand, I also thought that if this sealing process only continued, A few months will not have much impact.”

"In other words, after the pain worm comes out, can the sealing magic circle be released?" I understood what Magellan meant.

"Yes, yes, because the elder also said that this matter must be resolved within a month or two. If it is only a month or two, I think it will not have any impact on the body of the recipient. "Magellan nodded desperately.

"What about your side?"

I set my sights on Victoria and the elf mage leading behind her.

"Our situation is similar, except that our sealing magic will not have any impact on the body of the recipient." At this point, Victoria glanced at Magellan across from her with pride.

"Yes, it's just that there will be other worse negative effects." Magellan's face turned cold and he immediately retorted.

"What are the side effects?"

"That... will suppress the mental power of the recipient to a certain extent..."

Victoria's voice seemed to grow smaller along with her voice.

"What does it mean again? What impact will it have on the other party?"

"I'm not sure. Now I can only see that there is a slight emotional suppression effect, which will make the recipient less good at expressing emotions. If it is lifted within a few months, it will not cause any harm to the recipient. Influence."

"Not good at expressing emotions?"

I tilted my head: "Is it going to be like this..."

Saying this, I put on the classic three-no expression of Princess Sanwu. Because I had been observing it, I thought I was pretty similar to it.

Yes, yes, that's it. "

Victoria nodded quickly, and then everyone turned back and snickered.

Huh? Could it be that...it's weird for me to look expressionless?

The side effects of the existence of sealing magic worry me, but at this time, I really can't blame the mages for not working hard. The research results just at this time are already beyond the limit for them.

And we can't wait, we have to take advantage of Xiao Heitan's current negative feelings are still strong, and use it on her as soon as possible. In this way, the pain worm will hold a trace of "It doesn't matter if you temporarily seal my brother's actions, the food source is so abundant." , when I am full and advance to the Demon King level, the seal of the divine horse will be nothing but a floating cloud."

Otherwise, when the negative feelings in Xiao Heitan's heart fade away, and then the sealing magic is used, the pain worm will definitely not be happy - I will go and cut off my food, and you want to seal my actions, I will fight with you The fish will die and the net will break.

Moreover, Magellan and Victoria also said that perfecting the sealing magic is not something that can be done in a month or two, and they really cannot afford to wait for this time.

Should I put my chips on these two unreliable sealing magics, or should I hope that the painful worm, when Xiao Heitan's negative feelings become weak and seems to be leaving, will "see that you have provided so much" For the sake of giving me the energy, I will spare your life and not harm you." Think so?

The Pain Worm is notorious and stinky both on the mainland and in hell. If I expected the possibility of the latter appearing, then I must have been its son in my previous life.

"By the way, you just said that for safety reasons, the sealing effect is not very ideal, right." I said suddenly.

"Yes, whether it is our excellent magic array or the messy magic array of these guys, we are only 70-80% sure. This is the most dangerous thing. If it fails, the consequences will be disastrous."

Magellan nodded, not forgetting to tease the elf mage opposite him.

"Then using two magic arrays together, can it be improved to 100% certainty?"

Hearing what I said, Magellan and Victoria were stunned at the same time. Because they didn't look at each other, they might not have considered combining the sealing magic that each other had developed, or they would have erased it immediately even if they had thought of it.

"If they are used at the same time..."

"We also exchanged a lot of opinions during the research. The general structure of the two sealing magic arrays is the same..."

Faced with such a problem, at the same time, the two mages transcended racial stereotypes and each murmured to themselves, is this the charm of magic?

"It's not impossible."

After thinking for a moment, Magellan and Victoria suddenly raised their heads and said in unison.

"how much time is required?"

"If we just apply two magic circles to the recipient at the same time, and let them perform their duties without interfering with each other, we only need to make slight adjustments. As long as we give us an afternoon, the success rate of the seal can indeed be improved. The increase to more than 99% is just..."

Victoria fell silent.

"Just what?"

"It's just... to be honest, the profound realm of magic is not within our reach. I'm not sure whether two similar magics will produce any effects if they are applied to the same person without any prior experiments. What other effects…”

His eyes fell on Magellan. His old face was heavy and he nodded slightly.

"As long as we can complete the task as soon as possible and unlock these two sealing magics, there won't be any problems."

After pondering for a moment, I opened my eyes, scanned the mages in front of me solemnly, and asked loudly.

"If it only stays on the subject for a month or two, I can guarantee that it will not have any impact after being unlocked."

What responded to me was the firm voices of Magellan and Victoria.

"Okay then, please get ready in the afternoon. I will bring Xiao Heitan late tonight."

Let it go, I raised my head and looked at the pair of tired eyes in front of me. They must have not been closed for five or six days.

"Sorry to bother everyone."

For myself and for Dai Xiao Heitan, I deeply bowed to these lovely guys.