Star Forge Titan

"Not enough power."

Chapter 85 The loser pays

The battle started very suddenly, the soldiers charged very bravely, and the magic car moved very fast.

But it all ended extremely abruptly.

An alchemist stopped a magical armored vehicle with his bare hands?

If Bryant hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed his eyes.

It wasn't until Alvin called his name that the extremely hairy druid came to his senses.

"Druid, can you turn into a skunk again?" The black-haired boy asked with a smile.

"Well, that's no problem." Although the other party's tone was gentle and the words were friendly, Bryant subconsciously trembled all over and immediately nodded to indicate that it was no problem.

"But they shouldn't be able to continue to cause trouble, right?" Bryant, who had turned into a skunk, came to Ivan and looked at the soldiers lying on the ground wailing. He couldn't help but asked in confusion.

"Indeed, it's just that a certain baron seems unwilling to admit his defeat." Looking at the completely silent magical armored vehicle under his feet, Ivan smiled slightly and said without disguising it, as if deliberately wanting someone to hear:

"So? Oh oh oh, could it be that..." Before Bryant finished his words, a very subtle expression appeared on his furry face.

"Well, please politely invite His Excellency the Baron to come out." Ivan deliberately emphasized the word "please".

Hearing this, the druid, who knew the characteristics of the skunk very well, could guess why the other party wanted to transform himself into this animal again.

Bryant thought about it. Although what he was about to do was very cruel, the other party was not a good person anyway, so...

The compartment of the magic armored vehicle is very sturdy. Even with magic, it takes a while of continuous attack to break the metal armor plate. Now Baron Lincoln has locked the entrance from the inside, isolating himself from the outside world, and acting as if he is unwilling to come out.

In public, it would be difficult for Alvin to use some overly personal methods to directly "open the can".

However, although the car cabin is not a completely enclosed environment, the designer has left a structure inside the car body for ventilation, but the air circulation inside is still slow.

Therefore, if you want to force Baron Lincoln to come out without killing him, you must use some unusual means.

Well, probably not fatal...right?

Looking at Bryant, who was blocking the observation port with his tail raised and a smug expression on his face, Ivan thought this in an extremely 'cold-blooded' way.

When dealing with that despicable person suspected of trafficking in banned drugs, he wouldn't feel any psychological burden even if he had to use extremely inhumane means.

As for Ka Yang, who also saw this scene, he showed an expression of gloating without any concealment, and even took the initiative to remind the other party to block several other vents first.

Then, accompanied by a soft "puff" sound, Bryant, who had turned into a skunk, showed an extremely comfortable expression, and immediately, a vomiting sound was heard in the car, so loud that it could be heard through the armor plate.

Ivan and Kayon took a step back together and silently adjusted their gas masks to ensure there were no gaps.

Afterwards, the sound of fingernails rubbing against metal frantically continued to be heard from the carriage, as well as the "bang bang" sound of human bodies twitching violently, colliding and hitting the armor plates.

After a long time, the noise in the magic armored vehicle became smaller and smaller, and finally the sound of the lock being manually opened was heard.

The roof hatch slowly opened, and a trembling hand slowly extended. Because of the cramps in the five fingers, the hand looked like a dried chicken claw, and the owner of the hand was so pale that he didn't look alive.

"I... Ugh!... I vote... let go... Ugh ugh ugh! Let go... Ugh ugh ugh ugh ugh ugh."

Baron Lincoln, who was dressed in traditional aristocratic clothes, fell to the ground before he could finish his words. His limbs twitched and a lot of white foam came out of his mouth. He looked like a dehydrated fish thrown ashore.

"Tsk, I was originally planning to discuss the compensation for the car accident with this Baron, but seeing how he looks now, he's probably speechless." Ivan said regretfully.

"Ha, are you planning to pay compensation?" Ka Yang asked with a strange smile:

"Who said that? Don't forget, I was the one who was hit by the car. He should be the one to pay for it." Ivan immediately retorted with confidence:

"...It seems that there is nothing wrong." Ka Yang scratched his head and then showed admiration.

Bryant was speechless as he listened to this. He looked at the wounded soldiers who had fainted from the smoke on the ground and felt a sense of absurdity in his heart.

Originally, the Hairy Druid had already prepared to flee. Although he was considered a transcendent being, when facing a powerful noble, he only planned to give the other party a good beating and then run away.

The reason why he came to inform Alvin was because the other party had spared him before and he owed him a favor. He never expected to encounter such a development.

As for what would happen next, that was beyond his imagination.

In the distance, the distinctive sirens of police cars from the Public Security Bureau could be faintly heard.

When it comes to extraordinary people, the first people to rush to the scene are naturally the special security officers from the Ninth Security Department.

They were all extraordinary people, and the one leading the team had a pair of peculiar diamond braids, and the swaying shining golden hair was particularly eye-catching in the sun.

"Why is there always...what's this smell!?!" Catherine took two steps closer and before she could finish her words, her expression changed drastically. She pinched her nose and jumped back several steps.

The other sheriffs also had extremely grim expressions. Fortunately, Section 9 usually had to deal with all kinds of crimes committed by extraordinary people, so their equipment was very complete. They immediately took out their gas masks and put them on.

Afterwards, Catherine took the gas mask from her subordinates and put it on immediately, then walked to Ivan with a reluctant look on her face.

As people involved in the case, the three naturally could not leave. Besides, Alvin was reluctant to leave the "prey" he had just subdued.

"Tell me, what's going on this time?" Catherine asked with a headache as she watched Baron Lincoln being carried on a stretcher.

"This Baron is suspected of illegal transactions. Here is the evidence." Ivan didn't waste any words and directly took out the account book and threw it to the Duchess in front of him.

If it was someone else, he might have concealed the existence of the account book, but the Duchess before him was not as easily bribed as ordinary officials.

First of all, as a member of the royal family, her interests are naturally tied to the Lind Empire itself, and maintaining imperial laws is to protect her own interests.

Secondly, from the last incident, we can see that even apart from her aristocratic status, Catherine herself is also a very upright girl.

She has the overly idealistic side of young people, but also the edges and persistence that young people have not yet smoothed out.

This is an immature guy.

Even if there are obstacles, the stubborn blonde will definitely check the account books thoroughly.

As expected, just as Alvin expected, after just flipping through a few pages of the account book, Catherine's light golden eyebrows immediately raised, and her whole body exuded a stern temperament.

"Shameless!" the Duchess cursed angrily.

Considering her origin and family background, this was probably the most offensive swear word she had ever learned.

"I'll trouble you with what happens next, Miss Sheriff." Alvin shrugged.

"No need to say more!" Catherine glared at him unhappily.

"I will get to the bottom of this matter."

"That's good." Alvin smiled slightly.

"Oh, by the way, as for this scrapped vehicle, is it okay for me to move it back?"

"How is that possible? This is a military vehicle." Catherine immediately denied it.

"However, the owner of this car lost to me in the duel. Then according to traditional conventions, his mount and armor should belong to the winner, that is, me." Alvin spread his hands and said confidently.

"Ah? This! You had a duel?" Catherine's expression froze and her cheeks flushed red, but for a moment, she couldn't think of how to refute.

"Yes, they are all witnesses." Ivan pointed at Khayan and Bryant behind him without blushing or beating his heart. The two were stunned for a moment and immediately nodded in affirmation.

In today's Linde, all kinds of new and old things are alternating. The traditional nobles and the new nobles who made their fortunes after the magic industry are secretly in opposition. Even in terms of law, the contradictions and conflicts between traditional empirical laws and new laws are revealed.

Faced with the current situation, the Duke's daughter - can't think.

Chapter 86 Yes, Duke

"No, at least this is absolutely not possible!"

Catherine crossed her arms over her chest, blushing and shouting:

"Why not? That's mine." Alvin took two steps forward and looked at the emotional Duchess seriously.

"That's the magic cavalry, which is completely different from ordinary magic vehicles." Catherine covered her forehead with her hands as if having a headache, and the pair of strange golden diamond braids hung limply behind her.

"Also, this is an interrogation room. Even if we're just recording your statement, you should stay seated and don't move!" the female sheriff said calmly.

"Okay, sir, no problem, sir." Ivan shrugged and sat back in the not-so-comfortable chair.

He is now in an interrogation room at Lynd Police Headquarters in the Welsh Yard area.

Of course, Alvin did not come here as a criminal, but as a victim and an informant.

Also because of his different status, the magical equipment on him was not confiscated by anyone. This is one of the rights of law-abiding extraordinary people, just like the ceremonial swords of nobles will not be confiscated when entering ordinary social occasions.

Back to Welsh Field, it is an urban area close to the core area of ​​Lutetia, less than 300 meters away from the newly built Parliament Hall and Neuschwanstein Castle where the Carolingian royal family lived.

Because of this, the General Security Office to protect the entire Lutetia was set up here, and there are many villas and residences of nobles around it.

Even the current office space of the General Security Bureau originally belonged to the previous Duke of Loire.

After the establishment of the new Sheriff's Bureau, he generously donated this mansion in the central city of Lutetia as the office space for the Sheriff's Bureau.

It was precisely because of this past event that the Miss Catherine Martha Qiunelli Caroline in front of him, although she was still a young girl who had just come of age, had a great... reputation in the entire Public Security Bureau.

Even if she didn't have the final say, even the Chief of Public Security, who was also a noble, had to give her some respect.

The building where the Public Security Bureau is located has a history of several decades. Verdant vines can be vaguely seen on the classical exterior walls, and even the iron fences outside the large floor-to-ceiling windows give off a very artistic feel.

At the four corners of the top floor of the building, there are several large stone statues with exquisite carvings and up to two meters high neatly placed.

These stone statues are carved into ferocious shapes with wings, half human and half beast, holding a heavy halberd made purely of metal in their hands.

Moreover, they are not just decorations, but also have special functions given by architects. Because early construction technology was not advanced enough, even ordinary high-rise buildings would have stone piers protruding outwards at the four corners of the roof.

This is a drainage system designed to reduce the erosion of mortar between building cracks by rainwater. For aesthetic reasons, nobles’ mansions often have these protruding stone pillars carved into detailed and meaningful guardian beast shapes.

only……

Before entering the Public Security Bureau, Alvin looked up meaningfully at the neatly arranged stone statues.

These are not ordinary stone statues. When an emergency such as a foreign invasion occurs, all the stone statues will immediately "come alive" and swing their heavy spears to strike the enemy hard when they least expect it.

As for how Avon, a man from Elrond, knew this, it was of course due to his past experiences in the game. As once unruly and fearless players, he and other guild members had developed a great interest in the internal structure of the Sheriff Bureau due to their strong curiosity.

I must point out that it was definitely not a reconnaissance prepared in advance for criminal acts such as escaping from prison. It was really just out of curiosity.

Anyway, they set out on a dark and windy night. The normally motionless gargoyles suddenly came to life without warning, leaving a very unforgettable memory for those young men and women who were only trainees or first-level warriors but were incredibly daring.

Alvin still remembered that the three-meter-long heavy halberd could knock people away like a baseball bat.

Now, although the black-haired boy is only at the first level, he is confident that he can fight these stone monsters.

In the interrogation room, Alvin sat quietly on the cold, hard chair, looking at Catherine with a playful expression on her depressed face.

Of course, he knew the difficulties Linde was facing now, and was even a little curious about its future development.

Originally, the conflict between the old and new laws would have been abruptly resolved due to the outbreak of the "Skeleton Frenzy". Under the sudden and enormous external pressure, the Emperor, who took the opportunity to consolidate power, would have been forced to abolish most of the old laws and replace them with new laws that were more efficient and adapted to the current era.

But at least for now, the customary law observed by the vast majority of nobles still plays its role, allowing the ancient nobles to walk within the regulations tacitly recognized by their ancestors.

So, how should the Carolingian royal family now deal with these problems that hinder development?

"First of all, even if that magic chariot is a military magic cavalry, it is legally the other party's mount, isn't that correct?" Alvin blinked and asked in a light tone.

"Woo." Catherine made an unwilling sound.

Although the invention of magical engineering greatly promoted the technological development of Lind in the Central Empire, the aristocratic class, as the vested interests, already possessed a variety of extraordinary inheritances. Therefore, after accepting this new technology, they quickly devoted themselves to the research and development of new extraordinary professions.

The new extraordinary career sequence that has been preliminarily determined is the product of the joint efforts of many Linde nobles under the leadership of the Carolingian royal family.

Therefore, although the production of various magical cavalry is very limited at this stage, as long as the nobles choose the new extraordinary career sequence based on magical engineering, they will have priority to obtain a magical vehicle. This is especially true for those nobles with real power.

"Secondly, the fact that he lost to me in a one-on-one duel in front of everyone is not wrong, right?" Ivan continued to ask:

"That... By the way, are you a noble?!" Catherine suddenly remembered that duels were only allowed among nobles, and she immediately seized on this point to refute it.

"Sorry, have you forgotten that I'm originally from Genoa?" Ivan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, not concealing his brilliant smile.

"Damn it." Catherine gritted her teeth and complained softly:

In the Genoa Commercial Confederation, the commercial councilors who served as administrators were extremely mercenary and pragmatic. They directly granted all successfully promoted Transcendents the non-hereditary title of knight. In other words, Transcendents born in Genoa automatically received the lowest level of nobility.

"To sum up, my taking that thing away was completely reasonable and legal," Ivan said with finality.

"At least, at least leave the magic engine behind!" Catherine slammed the table, her voice unconsciously revealing a hint of panic and hesitation, even a hint of weakness.

She didn't expect that when she heard this, Alvin immediately nodded.

"Okay! No problem at all!"

“???” Catherine felt confused. The other party’s attitude changed too quickly.

Looking at the smiling black-haired boy, the girl with the blonde haircut realized that she seemed, seemed, probably... been fooled?