dark moon

Chapter 25 God-given metal
"Damn it, it's impossible, it's absolutely impossible." Moback almost shouted, "How is it possible to see cursed metal here."

"Except for the storage of cursed metal, I can't think of any other reason for this special building made of lead alloy." Shuer didn't react as strongly as Moback, but he couldn't hide the excitement in his voice, "You can't You would think that they made do with lead alloy because other metals just weren’t enough.”

"Say, say, there may be other reasons." Moback gritted his teeth and struggled for a while, and replied loudly, "Anyway, I don't believe there will be such a thing here."

"Idiot dwarf, you'd better wipe your saliva first." The halfling mocked, "I'm already so happy that I want to jump up, and I'm still insisting that it's impossible. Haha, I understand, you're afraid of having too much hope. , I’ll cry if I’m disappointed.”

"Asshole little dwarf, you know what the heck, if it's cursed metal, we're really going to make a fortune this time, can't you calm down?"

Mobark was right. If Xiuer's guess is correct, then the harvest of Chasing Shadow this time is really unexpected. A little bit of cursed metal can be found, which is worth several harvests of Chasing Shadow.

In the world of Parvatiga, cursed metal is a very special mineral that is extremely dangerous. In the past, some miners dug them accidentally and died under its influence unknowingly.

As the name suggests, according to legend, this metal is born with a powerful curse that will affect all surrounding creatures indiscriminately.If you are exposed to its influence without protection, even if you just pass by it by chance, you will be affected by the curse and feel very uncomfortable.

As long as the time is a little longer, the curse will take effect. Hair will fall out, teeth will become loose, nails will fall off, organs will fester, and the body will become deformed. If the vitality is complete enough, the body will eventually become a monster.Of course, the vast majority of people's bodies support themselves and die early before they turn into monsters.

If you want to avoid being affected by the curse, you can only wrap the cursed metal with a thick lead alloy and then stay away.Alternatively, the priest's protective curse barrier can also effectively prevent the effects of the curse, but the barrier must be maintained at all times. Once the barrier disappears, it will be dangerous. It is not as reliable as a lead alloy package.

Fortunately, the amount of cursed metal is very rare, especially the high-purity cursed metal, which is calculated in grams, otherwise the miners' daily work would be very dangerous.

If this metal only had a curse effect, it wouldn't be a big deal, and the Shadow Chasers wouldn't care so much, but apart from the curse, it also has another effect.

Decades after the cursed metal was dug out, the energy of the curse slowly diluted and dissipated, and the effect of the curse gradually weakened. Eventually, when the cursed energy was completely purified, their names would change from cursed metal to god-given metal. .

Among the substances that have been discovered, God-given metal has the strongest energy expandability and is one of the best materials for making weapons.Integrated into alloys made of god-given metals, the energy passing through them can be amplified by 15.00% to [-]% in proportion. Whether it is cutting with a weapon infused with fighting spirit, a fighting spirit blade released through a weapon, or a staff emitting a fighting spirit. All types of magic, even healing magic released through ritual tools, can be amplified.

This means that once possessing a high-content god-given metal weapon, combat professionals can greatly improve their combat capabilities, and even use it as a secret weapon to challenge higher-ranking powerhouses.

Therefore, the price of God-given metal has always been very astonishing. It can be said that there is a price but no market. In the most exaggerated war years, the price of one gram of God-given metal was even as high as [-] gold coins, which was equivalent to a small town with thousands of people. The city’s total tax revenue for the year.Even now, the price of God-given metal has become more rational, and the price of one gram is still floating around five thousand gold coins. This is already a huge sum of money. Many civilians in remote areas have worked hard all their lives and their income is The total amount is less than five thousand gold coins.

Of course, this is the price of the god-given metal. If it is its predecessor, the cursed metal, the price will drop in a straight line. Basically, the price of one gram of the cursed metal is only three or four hundred gold coins.The price is lower than that of God-given metals, but as long as you find a large amount, such as dozens or even hundreds of grams, then everyone can enjoy the joy of swimming in piles of gold coins.

"I still can't believe it, cursed metal. It's been more than 100 years. I have dreamed of owning an ax made of the metal alloy of the gods." Moback's excitement was not just for money, or rather, everyone present Not only are they excited about money income, but for combat professionals, they are willing to buy something that can greatly increase their combat effectiveness, even if they lose their fortunes, let alone the gains that come out of thin air.

The seven people looked at each other, and they could all see the excitement in each other's hearts. Even the elf mage, who had always been cold and distant, the hand holding the staff was trembling slightly. The muscles on the back of the hand were bulging, and it was obvious that he had used a lot of force. strength.

"Whether it's a cursed metal, you'll know with your own eyes." Shuer took several deep breaths to adjust his mood, trying to stay calm. "The focus of the mission has shifted. Now everything is focused on exploring this building, in case the curse is really found. Metal, even if the energy supply cannot be restored, even if we run straight to the exit and leave the projection world in the dark, we will not lose. Do you have any objection to this?"

Of course not, who would have trouble with gold coins?

"But everyone, if you want to find the cursed metal alive, please calm down, otherwise, your epitaph will probably read that you died of greed for money."

"Mobak, Meridi, you two don't go anywhere, just guard the door. Except for a few of us, no moving things are allowed to go."

"learn."

"Moria, you and Macajron are in a team. You two are fast. Go around the lead alloy building and look around it. There should be some kind of annex. Cursed metal is something that creatures must You can't be exposed directly to them. If the frog people really store some, they must have clothes that can protect against curses. They will change them every time they enter. You two try to find them. By the way, take a look around here to make sure there are no The enemy exists.”

"understood."

"Saff, you have the best hearing, so you have the heaviest task. You are with Moback and the others, but your task is to connect and listen to the conditions of the other two groups at all times. If there is a problem, the three of you will immediately give up guarding the front door. Go to support." "Yes." The shy swordsman was very satisfied with this kind of mission that did not require communication with other people.

"Mia, let's go for a walk first and explore the road."

When there is no protective clothing, Shuuer and Mia are the best candidates to explore the path. The priest's protective curse barrier and the elemental mage's energy reflection shield can just restrain the influence of cursed metal.Although it would cost a little more for the two of them to go in, they wouldn't die like others.

As soon as they entered the door, the two discovered that they might have found the right place this time, not the cursed metal, but the energy supply equipment.

Unlike the darkness of other buildings, there is actually light inside here. Although the light is very weak and colorful in red, green, and orange, it is the first artificial light source I have seen in this city after all, which means that the energy is normal. supply.

Light up the surroundings with magic. First of all, there is a small room sealed with lead alloy. There are several transparent wardrobes standing on one side of the wall, and there are several strangely shaped white clothes inside.On the other side are several separated rooms with showers on the roof, which should be used for cleaning by the staff.

"These are the clothes you are looking for." Mia pointed to the white clothes.

"Probably, let's ignore it for now and go in and check the situation." The two of them were very close to each other, and the two protective measures were shared to ensure their own safety.

Passing through the locker room, you can see two passages intersecting in a criss-cross shape, dividing the entire building into four parts.There are also some devices of unknown purpose on both sides of the passage, with various warning lights flashing on them.

"Where is the end point of the energy channel of the backup line?"

"The one on the front right."

"The energy pipeline should pass through a certain room before being transported out."

"Yes, that's the one on the right."

"Haha, it looks like I found it."

"I think so too." Mia nodded coldly, pointing to the front right, right and front left in turn, "the backup energy supply equipment, the energy storage and distribution equipment, and the largest one, the main energy supply equipment. However, The one on the left..."

"It's probably a warehouse, specifically for storing cursed metals." Shuer muttered, "Dear Teacher Mia, I..."

"You'd better not tease me. Mountain elves can't stand teasing. I told you two years ago." Mia said expressionlessly, "What do you want to ask? You are much better at leading a team than me. Yes, at the intellectual level..."

"Okay, actually I want to ask, have you ever heard of using cursed metal to provide energy?" Shuer smiled bitterly, "Although I said it so confidently outside, I actually regretted it as soon as I said it. , after all, I have never heard that cursed metal can be used to provide energy. If it is just a special product of this world similar to cursed metal, everyone will be happy in vain."

"Neither have I, but you'll know just by looking at it." Mia suddenly froze, "You can't be nervous, right?"

"How is that possible? Haha, it's just tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of gold coins. What should I be nervous about? Haha, okay, I admit, I'm a little nervous." Shuer sighed and suddenly pulled open the left side of the coin without warning. The door to a room considered a warehouse.

Open the door, then close it immediately.

There was no need to go in and take a closer look. As soon as the door opened, I felt a strong curse energy rushing towards me. If the two of them had not been protected by a protective barrier, they would have been seriously affected in a few seconds.

"No problem, that's it." The two looked at each other, full of joy.

(End of this chapter)