Star Forge Titan

Chapter 144: Delivered to your door

Under normal circumstances, if you are attacked by criminals, you should call the police immediately.

However, looking at the scenes of thick smoke and flames in the distance, Ivan and Khayang looked at each other and then shrugged their shoulders together.

"It seems that the sheriff of Lutetia will be busy tonight." Kayon said in a strange tone with a sarcastic expression.

"So, let's go to Wales Field again tomorrow morning." Alvin nodded indifferently.

Anyway, the assassin was already lying on the ground kicking his legs, so as a victim, he naturally didn't need to worry about it.

Besides, the sheriff in charge of the downtown area probably wouldn't care about a small matter like one or two corpses.

Moreover, with the Youth Magic Car Competition officially set to kick off in a month, they still have a lot of preparations to make.

Making a completely new car is not as simple as modifying the existing model. Even if Alvin still retains some knowledge of the mechanical civilization in his previous life, it would be very difficult to do this.

Fortunately, as an old player who had fought in the Lind camp and reached the maximum level of the fifth-level extraordinary person in the version, Alvin was not unfamiliar with magical engineering.

Of course, the real Palladio wouldn't be able to automate many tasks with a single click like in the game, and the in-game information available to players wasn't detailed enough for Ivan to directly copy items. But at least for design concepts, he could fully reference some of the advanced weaponry and equipment that appeared later, even the magical cavalry.

Of course, all this requires a sufficient budget.

Therefore, the first problem that Alvin and his team have to solve is this one.

The next morning, Mr. Ai, who had killed a cultist with a hammer on his way home the previous night, was standing in the sun brushing his teeth.

Thanks to the Mystery of the Angel of Death, which was designed to imitate the super warrior hailed as a demigod on earth in the works of a certain armored vehicle maintenance copyright company, his current oral environment is completely unsuitable for the survival of bacteria that cause tooth decay.

For example, if the oral cavity of an ordinary human is a tropical rainforest suitable for the reproduction of tooth-decaying bacteria, then the oral environment of Mr. Irwin El-Erian at this moment is probably like the surface of Venus, where concentrated sulfuric acid rains from the sky.

But this does not prevent him from maintaining his ordinary life habits, although the material used to make the toothbrush may need to be stronger and more durable.

As he was speaking, Mr. Kayan Paulus, who had spent more than an hour cleaning the hair wax on his head last night, appeared in the courtyard with a tired body.

"Good morning." Alvin greeted Khayon while holding a mithril toothbrush made entirely by hand from the rare Titan species (referring to himself). A few teeth marks could be vaguely seen on the toothbrush.

"Good morning..." The necromancer, who had just woken up, dragged his feet, half-opened his mouth, and behaved like a zombie, replied while groping for his toothbrush.

However, when he finished washing up and sat down at the dining table, the necromancer born in Elrond successfully completed the 'resurrection' ceremony.

Even though, he still had thick dark circles under his eyes...

"Didn't you sleep well last night? You look like you were stepped on by an elephant." As he said that, Alvin put the iron pan full of fried bacon and fried eggs directly on the table.

The sizzling food shone with an oily luster in the sunlight, while also emitting a pleasant aroma.

The weather was very good today, so Alvin simply carried the two-meter-long dining table to the open courtyard outside the house with one hand, intending to eat perfectly cooked sunny-side-up eggs in the soft morning sun.

"Because I was thinking about how to spy on the information of other participating teams last night." Ka Yang picked up a piece of bacon and bit it hard, with a very fierce momentum.

"Oh? It seems you've already decided which part of the work you'll be responsible for." Ivan raised his eyebrows and said cheerfully:

"Yeah, I don't know any magical engineering, and I can't drive, so of course I can only do some small jobs that I am good at." The necromancer nodded casually.

"I took some time to investigate during this period and found that although those participating teams are unlikely to recruit personnel from the public in the short term, the racing tracks where they train may not be so strict. Even if they don't recruit temporary workers, I tried other ways to sneak in a few days ago." After saying this, Ka Yang pointed casually at the miscellaneous items piled up at the door.

Alvin saw that there were not only cleaning tools such as buckets and mops, but also wrenches, folding ladders and various new tools that appeared after the magical revolution.

These items were so commonplace that Ivan wouldn't have noticed them if Khayon hadn't pointed them out. However, with these inconspicuous, ordinary items, one could easily disguise themselves as a cleaner, plumber, gas lamp cleaner, or other occupations that wouldn't be surprising even in most places in Lutetia.

If it were just this, he might not be able to sneak into the training grounds of the participating teams, but don't forget that Khayang himself is an extraordinary person who is proficient in magic.

Thinking of this, Alvin couldn't help but look at his companion in front of him in surprise.

Although he knew that this guy was very good at being a spy, he never expected that in just a few days after he came to Linde, he would calmly make all kinds of preparations to gather intelligence.

"Also, don't forget about Bryant, that guy who likes to turn into a skunk. I think Druids are much better at this than Transcendents."

"I thought I heard someone calling my name?" A skunk's head popped out from the outer wall of the courtyard in response.

Then, Bryant, who had disappeared for several days, transformed back into human form and jumped into the courtyard, then sat down at the dining table without considering himself an outsider.

"Have you completed your druid training?" Ivan asked casually as he handed him a clean plate and cutlery.

"Hey, don't mention it. Although I knew that the environment in Linde was particularly poor due to the Magic Revolution, I never expected it would be so difficult to find a piece of woodland near Lutetia that meets the minimum standards for holding druid rituals."

The long-lost second-level transcendent, Forest Ranger Bryant, complained with an expression of headache on his face.

"There's nothing we can do about it. Everything has its price and reward. Perhaps this is the price Lind paid for the Magic Revolution." Alvin commented without surprise.

"Okay, okay, let's put the nonsense aside for now." Khayon waved his hand to interrupt the necromancer's complete lack of interest in the topic of environmental protection.

"You're planning on making a brand new car for the finals, right? Where are you going to get the materials and budget?"

"Don't be anxious. I believe someone will take the initiative to bring it to my door." Alvin showed a mysterious smile.

"You mean..." Khayang's face showed realization, then he came to his senses, winked at him, and nodded in the direction of Swan Castle.

"Yeah." Alvin nodded to indicate that the other party's guess was completely correct.

The two people's riddle-like conversation made the druid, who was licking the basin like a husky, look confused.

So he simply pretended he didn't hear it.

"By the way, I haven't congratulated you on your victory in the qualifying round yet. I just came back and heard people in the downtown area talking about it." Bryant congratulated belatedly.

"It's just a qualifying round, isn't that a matter of course?" Before Ka Yang and Ivan could say anything, Diana's answer, which was calm but revealed a sense of dominance or even Fat Tiger style, came from the door.

Looking at the two guys who came in without knocking, Alvin sighed helplessly.

"The wind this morning is really noisy."

Chapter 145: Hope is Fearless

If it is changed to the narration of the game group style.

The current situation in the alchemy workshop courtyard is—

The four of them joined forces, divided up into two groups, and attacked separately.

Of course, this happened after everyone had leisurely finished a hearty breakfast.

Because it smelled so good, even Diana, who had a stern face, closed her eyes, swallowed her saliva, and sat down at the dining table uncontrollably.

"You mean, you were attacked on the way back last night? And the other party was a corrupted person who believed in evil?" Bryant struggled to suppress the fried bacon in his mouth and widened his eyes as if he was choking.

In extreme surprise, not only his fluffy hair, but also his beard, which was so thick that it connected to his temples, stood up like the spikes on the back of Steel O Beast as his mouth slowly grew bigger.

Since Bryant had just completed the druid's daily meditation on "Migrating Beasts" when they were regularly close to nature (depending on the different schools, this regular meditation training in the natural environment is also called "Migratory Fish Dreams" or "Migratory Bird Thoughts", etc.), even though he has now fully returned to human form, he still has some of the instincts and characteristics of wild animals.

For example, when you feel nervous, you will subconsciously make the hair on your body explode, which is called "hair explosion"...

"Yes, but there's no need to worry. Although the opponent has some strength, his mind is not very clear. Besides, I also have some strength, so for now, I am safe." Alvin said casually, and then casually bent his arms.

Although it was just a simple movement of bulging muscles, a crisp sound exploded in the air.

Seeing this scene, Diana, who always had a stern face, couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, and Bryant's already wide eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

As for Khayang, the fake smile on his face froze for a moment. If he hadn't been sitting on a chair, he would probably have quietly distanced himself from the other person.

"Uh." The black-haired boy's expression froze for a moment.

He then realized that the long-term use of primitive magic to activate the barbarian's unique violent skills seemed to have subtly increased his strength attribute a little bit.

"Anyway, don't worry about it." Resisting the urge to look at the attribute list, Ivan pretended to be calm and said:

Was there some sound just now...

Bryant, who was in confusion, couldn't help but mutter to himself:

"If we're going to be worried, shouldn't we be worried about those who can't figure out who they're attacking?"

If he remembered correctly, the young employer in front of him seemed to have emphasized from the beginning that he was just an...alchemist...right?

"Friend, there are some things that are good to know." Khayon patted the druid's shoulder and gave him a meaningful look.

“…” Bryant shut up immediately after hearing his well-intentioned threat.

Are the people outside so 'sinister'?

Teacher, I really want to go back to the Great Wilderness Forest!!!

The young druid, who had only completed his apprenticeship a few years ago, let out a loud cry in his heart, like the roar of a raging bear.

"But because of this incident, I realized that the current situation may be more complicated than originally expected." Putting aside the sudden episode, Ivan's expression became serious.

Although his memory contained the "plot," a huge advantage comparable to prophecy, considering the existence of the butterfly effect, the ripples he created in Elrond would inevitably have an impact on the world.

Therefore, the 'plot' can only be used as a reference now, and collecting information is still a very important preliminary preparation.

While the young traveler from another world successfully defeated the calamity that engulfed the continent, the Skeleton Tide, with a single blow of his wings, there were still more problems to be solved in the future of Palladia.

Although Alvin doesn't have any arrogant ideas like being a savior, doing what he can to make the world a better place is still a very motivating thing for him.

"Bryant, even though you just came back, we don't have time to rest for now."

The black-haired boy supported himself on the table with his hands, his tall figure was particularly convincing, in every sense of the word.

"I hope you can form a team with Kayon to investigate the current situation of other participating groups."

"You want to find out the performance of their vehicles?" Bryant asked immediately.

"Yes and no." Alvin nodded and shook his head.

He pointed to the Lutetia Daily placed on the corner of the dining table. The front-page headline was a special report about the 'Youth Magic Car Competition Participants Being Attacked'.

"Judging from the news in this morning's paper, our team isn't the only one under attack. On the surface, it seems someone wants to prevent the tournament from going ahead. But from another perspective, if a large number of contestants are afraid or unable to compete, who will be the most direct beneficiary?"

"The rest of the contestants." Diana, who had remained silent, suddenly said pointedly:

"That's right. If most of the contestants are unable to compete, then the remaining ones, regardless of their abilities, will be able to achieve good rankings much more easily than normal." Alvin nodded in agreement with his temporary partner.

"So, you suspect that there are cultists infiltrating the contestants' team?" Ka Yang chuckled softly, and pointed out the implicit meaning of his words in a deeper level.

"This is almost certain." Although Alvin still had a smile on his face, that smile was without any warmth, just like a sharp, cold and extremely tough steel sword after quenching.

"In other words, during the game, we must also be prepared to deal with attacks from cultists. I think that should make this game particularly..." The black-haired boy paused and looked at Diana, then continued:

"Danger."

What Alvin wanted to express was very simple, and he could still quit now.

But facing his inquiring gaze, Diana expressed her undisguised determination in her clear voice without any thought.

"It doesn't matter."

"I must win!" The girl shook her short hair and emphasized again in a decisive tone. Her eyes were as firm as a rock at this moment.

In fact, this ordinary girl from an orphanage was more eager to win than anyone else in this makeshift team.

Among the people in the team, Ivan and Kayan wanted to win the championship in order to obtain the qualification to study magic engineering, and Bryant was simply hired.

But the girl named Diana Marilyn carries a heavy responsibility unlike anyone else. In her short life of just over a decade, she has never been so close to the light of hope that could change the future.

Although she had received a personal promise from a high-ranking noble whom she had never thought of before, Diana still could not calm her heart.

But she was now certain of one thing.

That is, as long as she wins the championship, both she and the dilapidated Marilyn Orphanage in the downtown area will get a chance, a chance to change the fate of the orphans.

Not to mention that I have now become the symbol of "hope" in the hearts of all the strong people in the entire downtown area who have not given up on life.

and so……

As always, the short-haired girl, who disguised herself with an expressionless and cold face, stared quietly at the tall black-haired boy in front of her.

Then she slowly spoke:

"Hope, we must win!"

Chapter 146: Reality is Cruel

"Ha, it seems you underestimated the determination of the only lady in the team." Ka Yang put his arm around Ivan's shoulder and said with a smirk:

"Oh, then I must apologize for this." Then, the black-haired boy smiled apologetically.

This time, the smile on his face was no longer the cold and indifferent expression he had when facing the enemy, but a sincere smile that made people feel warm like a star.

Seeing this, Diana was suddenly stunned for a moment, then turned her head slightly to look away.

"……fine."