Wizard: Gou adds some demon hunting in the Steam Age

"The cornerstone rune (God of Death), connecting the spiritual rune, the passage here...well, it should be like this..."

After fusing the cornerstone runes with the simplified Solid Heart and Fury runes, the rune array of [Ironheart Furious] has some deviations.

Wei En had to reassemble the rune array according to the new pattern, and based on this, disassemble it into the various parts of [Ironheart Fury].

This undoubtedly greatly increased his workload.

The first step of reorganization was completed quickly. With the support of a huge amount of knowledge about introductory runes, it was not difficult to draw the rune circle.

However, compared to the previous pattern, the texture of the new rune array has changed a lot. The biggest change is the cornerstone rune (god of death) in the center, which has added many complex textures.

In addition, the optimized runes of Solid Heart and Furious Burst have also become more concise, with many lines reduced.

After drawing the rune array, the second step is to dismantle the runes into their individual parts one by one.

Looking at the stack of drawings covering the overall appearance and small parts, Wei En felt dizzy.

If you want to dismantle the flat rune array into three-dimensional parts and make it work, the difficulty will definitely increase exponentially.

This is not as simple as drawing a rune array on the mechanical puppet. It is necessary to ensure that each part has a part of the texture so as not to affect the use of the mechanical puppet.

Especially now that the rune array has been readjusted, he needs to re-plan the rune patterns on each component. Some components need to have more patterns, while others have to reduce them.

"I knew it would be difficult, but I didn't expect it to be so challenging... I like it."

Wei En cheered up and began to compare the drawings and try to separate the rune array onto the drawings.

As time passes, more and more completed drawings are on the table. But the closer he got to the completion, the tighter Wayne's brows furrowed until he stopped completely.

"No, no, that's not the case..."

The rune array can be forcibly disassembled into these parts, but the combination will be very weird.

For example, some parts are only one centimeter long, but they have to be engraved with hundreds of lines and ensure that there are no intersections - this is simply impossible.

It is obvious that the size of this part is too small. If you want to proceed according to the original drawings, you must enlarge the size of this part.

But this will cause a new problem, that is, it will squeeze the size of other parts.

And this is only the smallest of the problems. What is more complicated is the parts involving rune nodes.

Wei En looked at the drawings one by one and his head got bigger. He knew very well that changing the size of the parts would only cause new problems to arise.

"It seems that if you want to imprint that new magic circle, you must redesign the [Iron-Hearted Furious One]."

Only in this way can all problems be solved once and for all, otherwise we will definitely fall into an endless loop.

Thinking of this, Wei En put away all the drawings.

Redesigning the drawings of the mechanical puppet requires more knowledge reserves.

The best way now is to first make a mechanical puppet according to the original drawings and see if you can gain knowledge about mechanical puppets by adding points.

If he couldn't, then he would have to learn more about the knowledge in the manuscript so that he could complete the design drawings of the new puppet on his own.

"From this point of view, Jerry Akram Mechanical Wizard is indeed a genius..."

Wei En sighed, then looked at the panel, eh, so much increase?

Toughness rating: 88.5

Spirit level: 135.74

Origin: 25.5 (26.5) (Seal 1 point of origin)

The increase in basic attributes is pretty good, but the biggest gain is survival points, which have reached 1323 points.

Wei En thought back and realized that the most rewarding experience was at the welcome ceremony in the morning.

The location he was at at that time was the place closest to the ceremony stage.

Not only the clergy of the Church of Dawn, but also the nobles, city guards, and people in the parliament used spiritual perception to scan it from time to time.

A large number of survival points are coming like a tide, and there is no way to stop them.

In addition to the morning ceremony, the evening reception is also the same. As someone who is closer to the protagonist Carly, she also receives a lot of attention.

Coupled with the reward obtained when killing Ognyan Sherman... it is reasonable to have so many survival points.

Before he could figure out how to use these survival points, he heard Marco's voice coming from outside the door, "Wayne, are you up?"

"Here we come," Wei En opened the door and was startled when he saw his appearance.

At this time, Marco's hair was disheveled, his face was pale, his eyes were sunken, and he looked like he was...no, he was overworked.

"Brother Marco, what's wrong with you? You look so bad?"

"It's nothing," Marco forced a smile, "Lacie asked me to inform you that you can go back."

"Back to the Secret Division? So early?"

"The council is going to receive the caravan coming from Kland this morning and asked us to leave early."

"Wait a moment, let me clean up."

A few minutes later, Wayne and Marco walked out of the temporary residence together. Lacey and Caritina were already waiting at the door of the parliament hall.

"Let's go."

After a few people gathered together, Lacey took a few people back to the Secret Adjustment Department.

Wayne held Tina's hand and glanced at Carly, who looked a bit unfamiliar next to her. He thought someone from the Dawn Church would follow her closely, but he didn't expect that she would actually go to the Secret Adjustment Department alone.

Don't people at Dawn pay any attention to Sister Carly's status as a candidate for the Saint?

So what was yesterday's celebration and reception, just a formality?

Just after leaving the central area, Marco looked at the people around him and said, "Damn, I can't help but do it."

When Wei En came back to his senses and glanced around, he understood why his tone was angry.

In just a few minutes, no less than a hundred people looked at them with hatred - anyone would be angry.

"Ominous people, it's really bad luck to see them again."

"It's all because of them. If it weren't for them, I would have been able to embark on the road of faith at dawn yesterday..."

"Sooner or later they will be driven out of Custer City State. Nothing good will happen if they are here."

"Yes, there was a distortion in the Natoli neighborhood last night. I think it was because they were..."

Tsk, it seems that these Dawn believers became quite hostile towards them because of what Director Alais said about interrupting the Dawn Celebration yesterday morning.

Even these malicious and slanderous words were said indiscriminately.

Marco resisted not looking at them and said in a low voice: "If I had known this would happen, I would have changed my clothes when I came out."

"Ignore them, Marco."

Lacey stared straight at them, not paying attention to them at all, "That's what Dawn's believers are like... Um, I'm sorry, Carly, I'm not talking about you."

Halfway through, she realized something was wrong and looked at Carly with a slightly embarrassed look. She almost forgot that there was an additional member of the Dawn Church in the team.

Well, he is still the most devout believer.

Carly heard the conversation between the two and said apologetically: "If it weren't for me, what happened yesterday wouldn't have happened, and Wayne..."

"I have heard about Melbell's attack on you. I'm sorry. I apologize to you on their behalf."

"Oh, don't say that, Carly. They are them and you are you. You can only represent yourself and not anyone else."

Lacey put his arm on her shoulders and said carelessly: "Especially that bastard named Melbell, I curse him to become a mutant when he encounters pollution when he goes out, so I will definitely deal with him..."

Carly: "..."

She widened her eyes and looked at Lacey. Is this, this, this, and that curse... a bit too much?

"Yes, if you dare to attack Wei En, that bastard is looking for death."

Marco was equally angry, looked at Wei En and said: "With the speed of your strength growth, I think you will surpass him soon. Don't be polite to him then, just kill him with one shot like last night."

Wayne looked at him suspiciously, "Were you watching last night?"

"No, no, I heard what others said afterwards." Marco laughed dryly. Damn it, he said too much.

"I see you're not the only one, right? There's also Miss Lydia here?"

Lacey glanced at him and said contemptuously: "Since this morning, I have smelled the smell of powder from Klander on you."

"Powder powder smell? Is it there? Where is it?" Marco quickly smelled the clothes on his body and was embarrassed. It really smelled...

"No wonder your face looks so bad, Brother Marco," Wayne also understood and looked at him thoughtfully, "You should pay attention to your health."

"Shut up, I didn't, don't talk nonsense."

Marco denied it three times, as if he didn't understand what they were talking about at all, and refused to admit that he was with Lydia last night.

Carly looked at the three of them blankly. Wasn't she just criticizing Melbell?

How come in the blink of an eye, we started talking about Klande’s makeup?

Also, what happened to Marco getting makeup and powder together with that lady named Lydia? Will he look bad?

Are you saying that the powder is poisonous?

I don’t quite understand…these people’s speech is so difficult to understand…

…

…

At the same time, in the city-state of Andrea, there was a tavern called "Three Muskets".

Euan was sitting alone by the window. The exquisite and gorgeous dress he was wearing seemed so out of place compared with the rough and oilskin shirts of the drinkers around him.

While drinking the tavern's unique white wood beer, he looked around from time to time.

The interior of the tavern is very shabby and it can be seen that it has seen some age.

The wooden floor was full of signs of wear and tear, and the original color of the carpet was no longer visible. Even the air was mixed with a lingering smell of tobacco and sweat.

This strong and pungent smell makes people who are familiar with it like it very much, and people who hate it want to cover their noses and run away.

There are several pieces of equipment hanging on the surrounding walls, including a rusty sword, a creased nautical map, an old telescope... all of them are old things.

Euan knew that this was the equipment used by Buck, the owner of this tavern, when he went to sea when he was young. It should have been here for nearly fifty years...

Behind the bar inside, a stout bartender stood there with a stubble on his face, holding a torn rag in his hand and wiping the yellowed wine bottle.

There are barrels filled with beer on a wooden shelf behind him.

Hanging next to the barrel is a shabby sign with a sickle and skull design, which reads "Pirate Port".

Euan stared at the signboard blankly, thinking that the last time he saw it was twenty years ago.

Although it was not yet noon, the tavern was already full of people.

Around several long wooden tables, various people gathered in small groups or alone, drinking and talking and laughing loudly.

Such a scene couldn't help but make a trace of nostalgia appear on Youan's face. It felt so familiar yet strange.

"Hey, Euan?"

At this time, a slightly older voice came, "You actually came here?"

"Old Buck?"

You An looked around and saw the old man with more wrinkles and gray hair than he remembered. He had a pipe in his mouth and blew out a thick stream of smoke from time to time.

It was definitely Old Buck. The jacket he was wearing was the same as he remembered, and his favorite musket was still hung around his waist. If I remember correctly, it should be called a sixpence.

"Of course it's me, haha, boy Euan, you really haven't changed at all, you are still the same gentlemanly demeanor, you don't look like the person who got off that boat at all."

"Old Buck, I'm so glad to see you again."

Euan smiled slightly and didn't care that he mentioned the boat, not to mention that he was here today to meet an old friend.

Old Buck looked very excited and kept chattering: "I haven't seen you for so long. I thought you had died in some ruins. If Black Jack hadn't told me when he came here a few days ago,"

"I didn't even know you were in the city-state of Custer not far from here. I heard you opened a clinic? It's hard to believe that you would choose to leave the White Rose and live such a peaceful life..."

"Do you know? That kid Black Jack is amazing. He is now the highest-ranking person on the Black Pearl besides the captain and deputy captain. His deeds are spread throughout the Cordo Sea."

"If you were still at sea, I believe your achievements would not be worse than his. I remember that your strength was far greater than his at that time, let alone now... Well, are you still doing that research?"

Euan always had a smile on his face, "No more, I no longer belong to the sea. Now I am just an ordinary doctor with a lovely daughter."

"Daughter?" Old Buck was stunned for a moment, a flash of memory flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly said: "Yes, it's her? If I remember correctly, her name is..."

Euan's face stiffened, and he raised his hand to interrupt: "Old Buck, let's talk about things at sea. I want to know what Jack is busy with recently?"

"He, I heard that he just arrived at Castor Port and robbed a few ships a few days ago. Didn't you hear the news over there?"

Euan shook his head when he heard this, "I just heard that many city-states have issued wanted notices, all targeting the Black Pearl."

"That's true, but don't worry, it doesn't include the city-state of Andrea, especially here."

Old Buck pointed to the signboard of "Pirate Port" and said quite proudly: "Don't even look at where this place is. It is the most famous 'Pirate Port' on the entire west coast. The consul must be crazy to provoke the gangsters." Pearl.”

"Yes, this is the happiest pirate home, haha."

"That's right, here's to our great sea emperor Isabello!"

"cheers!"

Just one sentence sent the surrounding pirates into a frenzy, as if they were the crew of the Black Pearl.

Old Buck laughed loudly, raised his glass and stretched it out, "Look, is this place still the same as before?"

Euan smiled and raised his wine glass and clinked it with him, "It hasn't changed at all, it's still very energetic."

"That is……"

Squeak,

At this time, the dilapidated wooden door of the tavern was pushed open, and facing the sun, three tall figures appeared at the entrance of the tavern.

"Ha, as soon as I mentioned him, he came. Welcome to the 'Pirate Port', Black Jack, the first mate of the equally great Black Pearl." Old Buck turned around, took a look, and shouted enthusiastically.

"Dad Buck, you are still so enthusiastic."

You An put down his wine glass and looked over as well. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, he had changed a lot after not seeing each other for so long.

Black Jack was seen wearing a black wallet, opening his chest, revealing his powerful muscles.

The black curly hair is as luxuriant as the waves, and under the resolute face is a pair of deep and sharp eyes, which seem to be able to see through everything.

What was different from what he remembered was that his face already had a tattoo representing killing on the Black Pearl - it seemed that he had experienced many exciting battles over the years.

"Euan, where are you?"

Black Jack glanced around, his eyes resting on Euan by the window. After staring for a long time, a smile appeared on his face, "Old friend, aren't you going to buy me a drink?"

"of course yes."

Euan stood up, opened his hands, hugged him tightly, and patted each other on the back.

After a while, the two found a secluded place and sat facing each other.

Black Jack looked at it carefully and said with a smile: "If we bump into you by chance, I can't believe you would look like this now."

It’s really an exquisite outfit that makes people feel very disgusted...

Euan smiled and said, "It's the same with you. I've grown up and I can hardly recognize you."

"That's right, I haven't spent all these years in vain." Black Jack smiled on his face, but his long-term habit made his smile not look friendly.

"I can tell." Euan fiddled with the wine glass, "But I'm very confused, how did you find me, and why did you bother me at this time?"

Black Jack suppressed his smile, "Isn't it too much to use the word 'disturbing' to a friend who has fought together?"

"Is that what you care about?"

"You really haven't changed at all, Euan."

"Jack, we have known each other for more than 20 years, and I know you very well," Euan was unmoved, "Tell me, when did you know that I was in Custer City State?"

Black Jack took a sip of wine and said, "Just some time ago, our people accidentally saw you when they arrived in Custer City."

"Oh? Have you ever entered the city of Custer?"

"Well, let's go find something to do."

A hint of gloom flashed in Euan's eyes, "Is it still the same thing as the robbery of a merchant ship last time?"

"Did you hear that?"

Black Jack grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth, and said with a ferocious smile: "That's just a snack before dinner. The real purpose..."

Youan raised his hand and interrupted: "You don't need to tell me these, I'm not interested in your purpose. Don't tell me, it has nothing to do with me."

"I still can't hide it from you,"

Black Jack looked at him for a long time and said, "I really need your help with something. I hope you will consider it for the sake of working together on the White Rose."

"What if I say no?"

Euan leaned on the low wooden chair and played with the delicate cane, "You know, no one can force me to do anything."

"Including your daughter, her name is Carly, right?"

A black light flashed past, penetrated the window and fell into the sea in the distance.

boom!

The turbulent seawater suddenly exploded, setting off huge waves that seemed to engulf the dilapidated tavern.

Everyone in the tavern fell silent, and glanced quietly in the direction of You An and the two of them, with a layer of sweat unknowingly forming on their faces.

Old Buck glanced at the waves outside and yelled cursingly: "What are you doing here? Keep drinking. Come, pay homage to the great Isabello!"

"Yes, yes, to Emperor Isabello!"

"..."

Black Jack glanced out the window and chuckled: "Storm...it seems that you have not lost your fighting skills in these years. This is good, I am more sure about the next plan."

Euan said with a sullen face, "You said something you shouldn't have said, Jack."

"Sorry, you know, I'm not good at this. That guy Higgins taught me to say this before I came here." Black Jack shrugged, not feeling the slightest bit guilty about betraying his companions.

"Higgins... I didn't expect that he would still be so mean after leaving White Rose."

"I will bring this sentence to you. I believe he will be very happy after hearing it."

"..."

Youan's eyes were cold and he stared at him for a long time before slowly speaking: "Tell me, what do you want from me?"

"I knew you would agree. Here's the thing..."

…

…

Facts have proved that the Secret Service Department does not start work at eleven o'clock.

Just like now, when I arrived at the office at nine o'clock, it was not until almost half past eleven that Minister Yegor came over.

"Lacey, our minister is here. It seems he drank a lot last night."

Marco, who was waiting at the door in turn, saw Yegor enter his office, and then turned back to report: "Are you sure you want to go find him now?"

Lacey's face dropped, she clenched her fists and rushed out.

"It seems that our minister is going to undergo another period of painful torture." Marco said gloatingly.

"Perhaps, this is their way of expressing friendship." Wayne lowered his head to study Wizard Jerry's notes and replied casually.

Marco opened his mouth to say something, but after seeing Tina and Carly on both sides of Wayne, he quickly closed his mouth and returned to his seat honestly.

Roget, Roget, I, I miss you so much.

Without you by your side, the atmosphere in the office has really changed a lot, and only Wei En can go about his own business calmly.

Don't blame him for being so depressed, it's just that Tina and Carly seem to be innately incapable of dealing with each other.

Since returning to the office, Tina's eyes have been on Wayne most of the time, and Carly the other half of the time. Is it still the kind without any emotion, or with a little malice?

At least that’s what Marco thought.

Wei En was also aware of these issues, but he didn't know how to solve them, so he simply plunged into the ocean of knowledge and wandered wantonly.

As for the other party involved, Carly, looked very distressed.

For a moment, she doubted whether the teacher's decision was wrong.

However, being kind-hearted by nature, it was difficult for her to lose her temper with a girl who was much younger than herself, and she didn't know how to deal with it.

"Tina, Tina, do you want some cookies?" After thinking for a while, Carly decided to take the initiative and mustered up the courage to take out a box of exquisite cookies and handed them over.

The white-haired girl looked straight at her face, moved slightly, and looked at the box of biscuits, "Tina, no, eat."

"You really don't want to eat?" Carly's shoulders slumped, looking depressed.

Oh,

"Huh?" Carly looked at her empty hands and raised her head blankly, "You, you..."

I saw Tina holding a bear-shaped biscuit in her hand and placing it under the nose of the clown doll, "Tina, don't eat it, clown, eat it."

Wayne glanced at it, turned around and gave Carly a helpless look, and then continued to study the code.

Too much, too much...

That's what I'm going to eat for lunch.

Carly was about to cry, she really didn't know how to get along with the white-haired girl.

boom,

Fortunately, Lacey walked in enthusiastically at this time, raised the parchment in his hand, and said with an extremely bright smile: "Come to work, cheer up."

"In addition, there is another business for Wei En..."

Okay, this is the only chapter left for today.

It was too late to update yesterday, so I will take a rest tonight and try to finish adding all the remaining chapters this week.