Wizard: Gou adds some demon hunting in the Steam Age

Cleaning up work?

Wei En thought to himself, the scope of work of this logistics department is broad enough.

Responsible for the investigation of mysterious incidents in the early stage. If you can solve it, you will solve it yourself. If you can't solve it, you will hand it over to the war department.

In the later stage, after the battle is over, you can run over to clean up the enemy... It will feel more and more like the police uncle in his previous life.

"Is there any benefit I can get?"

"Um," Lacey's smile froze and she looked at him resentfully, "Wayne, has anyone ever told you that you should act stupid?"

Wei En shook his head shyly, "No."

"Forget it, the finishing work is indeed pretty much what you understand."

Being guessed at the outcome in advance made it difficult for Lacey to stay motivated. "Every incident that is solved can earn a lot of extra income."

extra income?

"Tell me more about it."

Wei En's spirit perked up, he could already smell the gold pound.

"As I said just now, what we are facing are mysterious events. And after solving these events, in most cases we will harvest some items with extraordinary properties."

Seeing his interest, Lacey felt much better. "Within the Investigation Department, we divide these extraordinary items into three categories. The first category is extraordinary creatures that are contaminated and out of control."

"There will be some organs with extraordinary characteristics in their bodies, maybe limbs, internal organs, facial features, etc."

"When cleaning up, we will specially dissect and separate such items. Depending on the degree of contamination and distortion, they can be sold for 1-15 gold pounds."

"Fifteen gold pounds? That's a lot!"

Wayne's eyes instantly turned into the shape of gold pounds. This was the correct way to make money.

In comparison, the 6 pence given by the Ghost Intelligence Department...don't even want a dog!

"This kind of items can be used as materials for making potions or alchemy items," Lacey said with a smile, "You know, wizards are very rich."

"Witch, wizard?"

Are wizards rich?

Wayne expressed doubt that he, the wizard's apprentice, could show up and tell the truth - penniless!

"Well, especially the wizards of the Ghost School and the Blood Spirit School, they like to use this kind of aberrations the most."

Wei En asked thoughtfully: "Are the potions and alchemy items they make valuable?"

"Of course, how about saying that all wizards are rich?"

Having said this, Lacey took out a glass bottle from his pocket with a look of displeasure, only as big as a fingernail.

"Look, this is their 'masterpiece'. They charge me three gold pounds for a small bottle. It's just a money grab!"

Wayne's eyes were instantly attracted, staring at the small bottle, "What is this?"

It's good to steal money, why do you have to do hard work when you can steal money?

Lacey gritted his teeth and said, "Spirit-Calling Potion, the most proud work of the Ghost School."

"Spirit-calling potion?"

Wei En came back to his senses and unconsciously glanced at little Axi beside him.

He remembered that the previous letter from the school mentioned another name for the meditation method - the soul-eating method. Is there any connection between the two?

"The function is to wake up the dead, usually we use it on victims who died after encountering mysterious events."

Lacey explained: "This allows us to target the target as quickly as possible and avoid more serious consequences. Although this thing is expensive, it is really helpful to us."

Wayne touched his chin and said, "Well, it turns out that's what it does."

Potions Master!

You must become a potion master, it will definitely make you money!

"What about the rest?"

"The second category is some extraordinary items from ancient times, such as books recording extraordinary knowledge, weapons and equipment with extraordinary characteristics, etc."

Wei En nodded, this was easy to understand.

The Gonzales language and meditation scrolls he got from the Ghost School last night fall into this category.

"What's the value of these things?"

Lacey looked at him with a smile on her face, "Wayne, I didn't expect you to care about 'money' so much."

"...It's a bit lacking."

Wei En was a little embarrassed. He also wanted to proudly throw out a wad of gold pounds and tell her that he was rich, but his strength did not allow it.

"Don't feel embarrassed. We should get the rewards we deserve for solving the mysterious incident. Otherwise, how can we improve our strength and protect the people of the city-state?"

These words instantly made Lacey's image in Wei En's heart grow taller.

"Of course, the improvement in strength is incidental. The most important thing is to enjoy it, but in moderation."

At this point, Lacey reminded him: "Marco is like this. As soon as he gets money, he will go to the city that never sleeps to spend money. Don't follow his example."

"Marco is?"

"Our colleague from the Investigation Department is a bastard with a bad personality!"

Wei En nodded calmly, "Don't worry, I usually don't go out."

It seems that I am looking for a chance to get to know this big brother Marco.

"The last category is also the most dangerous - forbidden items!"

"Forbidden items?"

There was a record in the "Wizard's Knowledge" that Ghost gave him before, which seemed to say not to rely too much on forbidden objects...

It seems different from the danger mentioned by Captain Lacey?

"That's right!"

Lacey said with an extremely serious expression: "All forbidden items are very dangerous. In addition to their extraordinary abilities, the most important thing is that it is difficult to solve them."

"There are currently a total of 332 known taboo items, each of which possesses very terrifying power. Once these items are released from the seal, the consequences will be catastrophic."

"For example, the forbidden object 1-83 Demon Clown appeared in Custer ten years ago... That time, almost everyone in the slum area died."

Speaking of this, Lacey looked a little sad, "In order to re-seal it, our Secret Adjustment Department also sacrificed hundreds of extraordinary people. Among them, Mr. Abel, the former Director of the Secret Adjustment Department..."

No one left? ?

Is it that exaggerated?

Wei En thought of his previous experiences in the slums, and suddenly felt an urgent need to improve his strength.

The place where he lives now is not far from the slums, so it is hard to say that he will not be affected.

What's more, he has also joined the Secret Adjustment Department. Once an incident related to forbidden items occurs, he will not be able to run away even if he wants to.

"But don't worry too much. Forbidden items are scattered across various continents. Our Kingdom of Chartland is relatively remote, and the probability of encountering them is no less than getting rich overnight in the city that never sleeps."

After saying that, Lacey slapped him hard and said, "Wayne, I've said everything that needs to be said. Do you still regret joining the Investigation Department now?"

"I regret it even more, what should I do?"

It’s a forbidden object and it’s causing heavy casualties. Isn’t it too dangerous?

"What?"

"It's nothing," Wei En shook his head and smiled: "Thank you for introducing me so much."

"I told you that you're welcome," Lacey laughed loudly and stepped forward to hug his neck. "From now on, you will be our investigator. If you need any help, you can ask me for help."

Wei En tried hard to control his body from falling into her arms, and said with difficulty: "Well, there is really something I want you to help with."

"Just say it!"

"I think I want to borrow some money from you..."

…

After a while, the two people returned to the office and sat facing each other.

After making countless promises to pay back the money in the future, Wei En finally got his wish and borrowed 2 gold pounds.

To this end, he also signed a loan contract.

Lacey carefully collected the contract and said with some embarrassment: "Wayne, I really didn't expect you to ask me to borrow money. I was a little...excited for a moment."

"Needless to say, captain, you helped me a lot this time."

Wei En put the money into his pocket with a very serious expression: "I will pay you back as soon as possible."

In order to buy enough knowledge to improve his strength, and to prevent his family from starving to death, he chose to fight!

As for the favors owed...just treat the money as buying a stake in his potion workshop, and she will share the dividends with her if she makes any money in the future.

"No, there's no need to rush to pay it back."

At this time, Roget, who had been staring at the two people inside for a long time, said quietly: "Lacey, are you too kind to this kid? It's hard for me to believe that he can survive the first mysterious incident."

"Shut your mouth, Rogert!"

Lacey's smile turned cold and she glared at him: "Take care of yourself first."

"Tsk," Roget grinned and put away the musket in his hand, "I would like to remind you, you don't want to get back the gold pound you lent, right?"

"Hmph, you don't have to worry about it!"

"Well, good luck to you."

Roget stood up expressionlessly and walked out of the office.

Wei En frowned slightly, feeling wary of this cold-faced man.

"Don't pay attention to him, but he is right about one thing..."

Lacey comforted him and then said: "Wayne, there is something else I need to tell you."

Wayne looked at her doubtfully, "Is it related to the mysterious incident?"

Lacey nodded, "Actually, many people have joined our unit before, but so far there are only four of us who have survived. Most of them died in the first mysterious incident they encountered after joining the company. "

"Is it because they are not strong enough?"

"There's one thing, but the main thing is the lack of reverence."

"Awe?"

Wei En looked at her with half-understanding, did he mean that he was in awe of the gods for those weird creatures and objects?

"Yes, they lack the fundamental understanding of mysterious events and think that fighting is the best way to solve them, but in fact this is not the case."

"You have to remember that fighting is not necessary, finding the most reasonable solution is the goal!"

With that said, Lacey stood up and returned to his desk, found a thick stack of notebooks and handed it to him, "This is the briefing on mysterious events I compiled. Take it and read it."

After Wei En took it, he said with a serious expression: "I will be well prepared."

"Finally, I have to say something. We're glad you can join us, Wayne." Lacey smiled.

"Me too."

"I forgot to ask you, are you an extraordinary profession, or are you the heir of a family with extraordinary bloodline?"

Wei En said vaguely: "Super, extraordinary profession."

"You're not a priest of the church, are you?"

"of course not."

Lacey breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good. Yegor had recruited a cleric from the Church of Storms before, and he was beaten badly by the director."

Director, do you hate the church so much?

Wei En suppressed the doubts in his heart and learned about these gossips later.

He has already begun to think about how to disguise his identity as a wizard of the Ghost School so that he can make a lot of money while working in the Secret Adjustment Department!

…

…

After having another lunch with Lacey, Wei En separated from Lacey and left the secret blending department with his suitcase and some information.

In fact, after learning that Minister Yegor had set his entry time in the afternoon, Lacey came to argue.

After a long time of persuasion to no avail, Wei En came up with a suggestion that went against the order of the head of the logistics department, that is, he could just take leave and go home.

For his proposal, Lacey, who is responsible for the daily management of the Investigation Department, directly signed and agreed. He told him to have a good rest and agreed to take him to experience Custer's nightlife tomorrow night.

In this way, Wei En left the secret blending department in a happy mood.

He had to take advantage of his afternoon rest to make good use of the 2 gold pounds he borrowed in exchange for useful knowledge and improve his strength.

"Wayne, are you back so early?"

Euan was lying on the deck chair at the entrance of the clinic, basking in the sun. When he saw him coming back, he said hello, "Hey, have you passed the interview?"

"Uncle Euan, thanks to you, the interview went very well." Wayne smiled and picked up the suitcase and shook it.

"I said you can definitely do it. How do you feel? Are you still used to the environment of the Secret Adjustment Department?"

Hearing his question, Wei En asked with a resentful expression: "Uncle Euan, did you forget to tell me something?"

"This, haha, do you have it?"

"Yes, the logistics department is not what you said before!"

You An smiled awkwardly and said: "Wei En, I think you need some training. Just like when I chose to go to sea regardless of my family's objections. Young people should set their sights on the world, otherwise when they get old, they will It’s time to regret it.”

"Then you also encountered forbidden items when you went to sea?"

"Taboo...ahem, what is a taboo? This thing is not something you can joke about."

Euan almost choked on his saliva, glared at him and said: "Wei En, try to mention as little as possible the forbidden objects, especially their numbers, names and extraordinary characteristics!"

"Is there any secret here?"

"You don't even know this? You... didn't your family tell you this?"

"No."

Wei En shook his head. Not to mention such mysterious knowledge, even the meditation method was just acquired.

Ghosts would not be so kind and provide knowledge for free.

"..."

You An explained helplessly: "Those taboo objects are called taboos because they are all cursed by fate."

"Curse of fate?"

"Destiny is like a long river, and these forbidden objects are bystanders standing outside the long river. Once you talk too much or think too much, it will run towards you without hesitation."

"Can this still happen?"

Wayne was really shocked.

Before that, Lacey so directly mentioned the forbidden object 1-83 Demon Clown, wasn't it...

"If you don't believe it, just give it a try. I believe I can collect your body soon."

Wei En looked at him speechlessly. Why was there an expression of eagerness on someone's face when it came to collecting corpses?

"Anyway, those things are too strange, so it's better not to mention them less."

After saying that, You An stood up and said, "Okay, it's time for me to go buy groceries. I'm going to make my precious daughter's favorite baked rice tonight."

baked rice?

It sounds delicious.

Wei En looked at him with burning eyes, looking forward to his invitation.

"Why don't you leave? I'm closing the door."

"...Uncle Euan, after I finish my work for a while, I would like to invite you to get together to thank you for writing the letter of recommendation for me this time."

"Um?"

Euan frowned and stared at him for a while, then asked quietly: "Wayne, you don't want to invite my Carly on a date in the name of gratitude, do you?"

"..."

Sir, it’s okay if you don’t invite me!