Age of Arcane

Chapter 158 Agatha (4000)

When Luke came to the mechanical maintenance room, Sandpaper and Kestrel were discussing the... gender of the assembled Abyss leopard to a pile of parts.

Sandpaper turned the wrench in his hand and said, "It's a pity that these parts are only enough to assemble one Abyss leopard. If we can assemble two ends, we can make them male and female respectively, but now we have to choose one.

Do you have any advice?Hannie. "

Kestrel still looked so cold. She was wearing a small swordsman uniform, white tights, a rapier in her waist, and a pair of moccasin boots on her feet.Facing Sandpaper's question, she said, "Call me Kestrel."

"Okay, Kestrel. But in my heart, you are Hanni... Tell me your opinion now, and then I can start working."

Kestrel crossed his arms and thought about it seriously: "These Abyss leopards are alchemy puppets, and they have no gender. You can just assemble them. Why do you think so much?"

Sandpaper whispered to Kestrel mysteriously: "I used to think that alchemy golems have no gender, but since I repaired the boiling, I know they do.

Boiling is a shy little boy who is just three years old.I am his eldest sister now, and you are his second sister. "

Kestrel looked at the war machine Boiling fixed in the corner bracket, and said, "What does this have to do with the Abyss Leopard? Boiling is a mechanical creature, and these are just a bunch of machines."

Sandpaper disagreed and said: "Boiling is also a machine before it becomes a mechanical creature, how do we know that the Abyss leopard we assembled will not become a mechanical creature in the future?
As their sisters and family members, we have to take good care of them from the very beginning.Boys must be handsome, and girls must be beautiful. "

Kestrel shrugged and said, "It doesn't matter, boys or girls are fine, let's pack them up quickly."

"How can this be casual..." Sandpaper turned his head and saw Luke standing aside, and asked, "Does the detective have any suggestions?"

Luke knew that Sandpaper wanted to make up for his mistakes, and wanted to awaken Kestrel's memory through family affection.

He replied: "When mechanical creatures awaken, they have their own perception of their gender. We don't need to characterize them prematurely. Give her a chance to choose, and time will reveal the truth."

Luke recognized the Abyss leopard on the workbench, the one that had been impaled on the ground with a short spear through its body at the cellar mouth.Its lower body was severed, and its torso had several other damages in addition to the puncture wounds.

Sandpaper said: "Inspector, what you said is very reasonable. I decided that this Abyss leopard is a little girl. She should have big eyes, long eyelashes, and a beautiful dress..."

Luke helplessly stopped Sandpaper from talking about her dress-up plan, and asked, "Can this Abyss leopard be assembled?"

"Of course. The main structure of this Abyss leopard is intact, and the internal damage is not serious. It needs to be repaired and replaced. It can make her run in three days."

"Can you reverse-engineer the technology to make the Abyss Leopard from it?"

Sandpaper said in embarrassment: "It's very difficult, unless the Oulu Academy gives me a complete set of Abyss Leopard design drawings."

I have the blueprint of the Abyss Leopard, can you reverse engineer it for me?

A child is a child, so you can't have too high expectations for sandpaper, it's better to let Qingkong find a way to get the design drawing.

Moreover, even if there are blueprints, such high-tech alchemy machinery as the Abyss Leopard cannot be produced by the mechanical maintenance workshop of the Secret Affairs Bureau in the Cape District.

There is a long way to go!
"Kestrel, I have done some research on your life experience these days..." Luke turned to Kestrel and said, "Your biological parents were poor farmers, and they sold you to you for three thousand Reichsmarks. A passing magician.

If you want to find them, I can pick them up and meet you. "

"No!" Kestrel, who was still cool just now, immediately panicked: "I don't have any impression of them, I don't know how to face them, and I... don't know how to face my adoptive father either.

The things I know these days are too scary. "

Sandpaper grabbed Kestrel's hand: "Don't be afraid, you have me."

Luke could see that Sandpaper had gained Kestrel's trust, and Kestrel's loyalty to Yomington was shaking.It's just that the brain modification device suppressed her memory too much, making it difficult for her to recall the past.

Some technical means are still needed to completely get rid of the Kestrel from Yomington.

Luke said to the sandpaper: "Spirit Clear Sky is the magic professor of Oulu Academy. If she is willing to help, you can take Kestrel to Oulu Academy for inspection. I can help you contact Mrs. Mihir and see if Miss Qingkong is willing." help."

Sandpaper's eyes lit up and said, "I know how to contact Miss Skylight."

"Well, you can directly contact Elven Clear Sky, which is more convenient than me looking for Mrs. Mihir. Now I have nothing to do, and I will accompany you to assemble this Abyss leopard. You can tell me directly what accessories you need, and I will order for you .”

Luke started to assemble the Abyss Leopard with sandpaper. After all, Kestrel was still a child with a cold surface, but he was very interested in this kind of handwork.Chatting while working, Luke learned more about these fighting girls from Kestrel.

There is not much deviation from the information in hand.Including the Kestrel, there are a total of three fighting girls under Yomington's control. They all receive "psychological counseling" and training under the auspices of a foundation called the Cross Foundation.

The task is to protect the VIP and assassinate.

On the surface, the Cross Foundation is a charitable organization jointly established by the new nobles. Its superficial work is to adopt orphans, invest in medical care, and provide relief to poor families... doing all things related to charity.

In fact, the new nobles want to fight for more power and secretly fight against the imperial power and the organization of the Brotherhood of Blades.The Cross Foundation’s cloak of charity is even more deceptive. It frequently holds charity fundraising receptions in various places to attract gentry and wealthy businessmen, and at the same time directly or indirectly establishes various non-profit service organizations to expand its influence.

The Kestrel fighting girls are an important investment project of the Cross Foundation, trying to obtain the technology for mass production of this powerful fighting force through research.You must know that the three girls of Kestrel and the others have all demonstrated four-star combat effectiveness after training. If they can be mass-produced, they will surely allow the new nobles to quickly master a powerful force.

It's just that Professor Gray Farley died, and this technology disappeared with his death.It's a pity that Professor Grefali only wanted to study the secret art of eternal life at that time. If he had focused on the development of the battle girl, it is estimated that his power would be no less than the existence of the Abyss Temple.

In short, Kestrel is very important to Yomington.Lost her inexplicably, Yomington had no way to explain to the Cross Foundation.

Luke worked in the mechanical maintenance room for a day, and the repair progress of the Abyss Leopard was 70.00% complete.After confirming that Kestrel has no intention of returning to Yomington in the near future, he has greater confidence in dealing with Yomington.

……

Imperial Capital Shenglun City.

After nightfall, Viscount Iskran, who arrived by private airship, went to the palace overnight to meet the emperor.Led by the servants in the palace, he arrived at the waiting room and waited for His Majesty to summon him.

Viscount Iscoran put his briefcase on the table, drank the tea brought by the maid, and thought about how to respond for a while.The waiting room is not big, but the decoration still shows the style of the royal family. The walls are covered with marble tiles, and there are streamers shining on the magical golden decoration.

There is also a bookcase next to the wall, which is full of famous books and newspapers that are changed every day.

Viscount Iscoran didn't know when he would be summoned, so he asked the maid on duty here to bring him a newspaper to find out what happened in the capital recently.

Without waiting for Viscount Iscoran to read a page, someone outside the door echoed: "Hello, Your Royal Highness... Viscount Iscoran is inside..."

With the sound of the door opening, Viscount Iscoran immediately stood up, straightened the folds of his clothes, and walked to the door quickly.

He bent down and bowed to the woman who came in: "Your Royal Highness, Iscoran of Raging Waves City sends greetings to you."

"Your Majesty Viscount, don't be too polite..." Agatha's voice was irresistible, she walked past Viscount Iscoran quickly, sat down on a chair, and said, "Please sit down ! Father will summon you at any time, and I have many questions that I need you to answer."

The attendant who followed Agatha brought a chair for Iskran.

"Yes, Your Highness." After sitting down, Viscount Iscoran looked up at Agatha: "Your question must be related to the recent events in Raging Waves City, and I think Inspector Meteorite has sent a detailed report. "

Agatha almost concentrated the excellent genes of the royal families of the past dynasties on her body, and is recognized as the most beautiful princess of the Golden Shield royal family.In Iscoran's eyes, the only one who can compete with Agatha in beauty is the elf Qingkong.

The same impeccable, the same unattainable.

Agatha has very beautiful and noble golden hair, with a princess bun and a princess tiara.She habitually raised her chin, making her neck look long, and a string of pure white pearl necklaces could only serve as an embellishment for her smooth skin.

Her expression is full of confidence and control over everything, but only she knows that what has happened and is happening in Raging Waves City these days has left her at a loss.

Everyone in the court believed that she had led the changes in Raging Waves City and inserted a nail into it.This brought her many political enemies, especially the new aristocratic forces headed by the chief minister of the cabinet. They have already said a lot of bad things in the court.

The two elder brothers have also alienated themselves a lot, and the father...

All Agatha can do is... not to express any opinions, neither to admit nor to deny.

Now Agatha also really wants to know what happened in Rage City, so when she learned that Viscount Iskran had suddenly arrived in Saint Lun City, she immediately came to the palace to meet the person involved.

"Detective Meteorite will send a report on the work of the Cape Secret Bureau every day. He has done a very good job, exceeding my expectations of him...

But I think the Secret Intelligence Bureau's report still has its objective and one-sidedness. As a personal participant in this series of events, Lord Viscount, I would like to hear your opinion, and... your opinion on Inspector Meteor. "

While Agatha was talking, she saw the briefcase on the table next to her.She put her hand on it, as if touching the material of the leather bag.

It was only then that Viscount Iscoran realized that he forgot to hold the briefcase in his hand because of his panic.Facing Agatha's inquiry, he had no choice but to answer first: "As for Inspector Meteor's evaluation... I can only admire Your Highness for your ability to recognize and employ people. Inspector Meteor is an invincible sword. In your hands, This sharp sword has opened an irreparable crack in Raging Waves City.

If you put him in Raging Waves City, I have no doubt that he will dedicate the entire Raging Waves City to you within a few years.When the time comes, you will recall him back to Saint Lun City..."

Agatha stopped Iscoran's temptation to her in time.

"Viscount, I don't have any hopes for things that don't belong to me. Please continue to answer my questions... You can also use your perspective to briefly tell me what happened in Rage City."

"Yes, Your Highness..."

Viscount Iskran gave Agatha a brief account of what he knew and could say.Finally, he said: "The current situation is like this... Councilor Ible was forced to break with the parliament because of the missing gold, and he can only serve you.

The reason why Madame Mihir joined you is not clear to me.Maybe she sees that you want to rectify Raging City, and you want to take this opportunity to gain more voice and greater influence.

If I can enter the Council of Raging Waves City, with Inspector Meteor as the fulcrum, some policies of the palace can be carried out in Raging Waves City. "

Agatha looked at Iscoran and said with a smile: "I have received all the gifts from Mrs. Ible and Mrs. Mihir. What is your choice..."

Agatha opened the buckle of the briefcase, which contained very thick documents.But she didn't take it out to look at it, but looked at Iscoran with deep meaning.

The sense of oppression in his eyes made Iscoran very nervous.

"Your Highness... I have no intention of betraying the Brotherhood of Blades. Although the Brotherhood has various problems, its original intention is to protect the country and supervise the exercise of power by the Golden Shield royal family.

I know that anyone in power wishes to have unlimited power in their hands.But the royal family has to admit that it is precisely because of the existence of the Brotherhood that the empire has always been so stable.The royal family needs a powerful supervisor. It may limit the performance of the wise king, but it can prevent ordinary kings from doing stupid things casually.

Your Highness, you are so smart, you should be able to see through the role of the Brotherhood. "

Viscount Iscoran offered his own terms, and the rest was up to Agatha to accept.

"My father and I have discussed more than once the contribution of the Brotherhood of Blades to the empire. The struggle between the royal family and the Brotherhood has limited the upper limit of the empire's decision-making, but raised the lower limit of the empire's decision-making. A brotherhood that dares to draw a sword in the court , so that every emperor has to take the seat under his butt seriously.

What the empire needs is continuation, not temporary glory.

The Brotherhood of the Blades has been doing very well, but the times have changed...under the impact of the new aristocratic forces, can the Brotherhood of the Blades still maintain its original aspirations? "

　One more chapter tonight

　　
　
(End of this chapter)