As for what Luca said above... the power of the reappearance of the blood of salvation, Hitzfeld remembered Xia Yibing's inherited memory.
And the memory that Alessia inherited from the Blood River - didn't it say that some knights charged at the evil god? Although they didn't win, they forcibly merged themselves with the opponent, which happened to match what Luca said.
Something is sleeping above the gray fog: the evil gods and the Outer Gods have still not recovered from the trauma of that war, and are forced to resort to some tricks, including commanding the Sunflower Reverse to control the Church of the Mother of Savior.
The gathering of blood can fight against them: it may be to recreate the scene of mutual destruction... This actually requires huge sacrifices. To be honest, Hitzfeld is not optimistic.
Even the army led by the queen of the Mimics, Zachariah, could not completely wipe them out. Now these scattered forces are just what's left of that army. What about the blood source... that can change fate if it is gathered again?
Not likely, she was pessimistic.
But this kind of thing is not suitable to be discussed openly, Hitzfeld continued to ask: "In this case, the current focus of the Kingdom of God should be on the 'Tomb of the Nine Knights'."
"Yes."
"But you said before that it is not recommended that we go out to sea now."
"Because everyone is looking there now, and I think it's a waste of value for you to get involved in this vortex."
"What is the value of being a foreigner? What can we do?"
Hitzfeld - including Xia Yibing and Madeline, their curiosity almost reached its peak.
If there is any difference, it is that they do not have the blood of salvation in their bodies.
Oh, excluding Xia Yibing, she is from Latadia, a descendant of the evil disciple who escaped, and there is a high probability that she has the bloodline inheritance in her body.
“There are things that only outsiders can do.” Luca leaned forward slightly, indicating his importance to the next topic.
"Blood food?"
"experiment?"
"Anatomy?"
"Fusion materials?"
"These uses for outsiders are a waste of natural resources."
"The main reason is that this land has been lost for too long, so long that everyone has forgotten what it should have looked like... They have forgotten that there shouldn't be gray fog, blood slaughterers, the Church of the Blood of Savior, those messy beliefs, and even the ridiculous name of 'foreigners'."
Luca's breathing became increasingly rapid. "It seems that they have never thought that the so-called 'foreigners' actually had the same blood as us a long time ago. We should have lived together in our hometown! We should be the same kind! Not the deformed appearance we are now!"
It's really rare for him to have such an insight.
Hitzfeld's eyelids twitched.
The truth is... If time could really go back to the past, I believe no resident of Aisha Continent would want their descendants to become like this.
Who would be willing to integrate the blood of salvation if they can survive well in their homeland?
It's just a compromise.
It's just a compromise that we are forced to make in order to survive in such a harsh environment.
“So don’t worry about what we will do to you.” Luca recovered and raised his chin slightly arrogantly.
"Don't doubt the glory of Oujin City. Please believe us. If there is anyone in this land who regards you as compatriots and is willing to give you the respect you deserve, it can only be us."
"Outsiders have pure blood that has never been polluted and has not been baptized by the blood of salvation. This means that you have great potential in certain aspects."
"That's where the so-called experiment comes from. If you weren't valuable, why would they capture you? But I said that kind of use is a waste of natural resources. The way to really bring out your value is to let you come into contact with those ancient books from the most ancient times - yes, I'm right, those should be the classics left over from the mythological period!"
"That's the real secret technique... the real secret method... it's how this world is supposed to be! I think you should really consider it... This isn't an experiment or anything, the steps are entirely up to you."
Luca was still talking about the benefits of joining, but Hitzfeld was no longer in the mood to listen.
It's simple, because their roots are wrong.
The Human King is Xina, who is also an ambitious person. It is impossible for them to serve Xina and help her study some ancient secrets.
So what a pity...
She had to admit it.
At that moment, she was moved.
Chapter 116: Contact Person of Mechanical Kingdom 5k
Although he had made up his mind, Hitzfeld did not reject Luca's invitation on the spot, but only said that he needed to think about it after he returned.
"This opportunity doesn't come often." Luca looked at her meaningfully and said, "Her Majesty is very busy and you rarely see her. It was only recently when her birthday party was approaching that she suddenly thought of this matter and gave me the task of collecting strangers. And you... Hitzfeld, whether it's your appearance, knowledge, or strength, you are more than worthy of this candidate. You are the most suitable stranger I have ever met. Missing this opportunity will be a huge regret for both of us."
This old man is quite good at talking...
Due to his experience, Hitzfeld's scalp felt a little tingling.
It was no problem to ask her to solve the case, and it was no problem to have ordinary social engagements, but it was very difficult to refuse this kind of seemingly sincere solicitation. She felt that she was definitely not as good as Xia in this aspect.
But Xia Yibing had just been a bodyguard, and if she didn't want to arouse Luca's suspicion, it would be inconvenient for her to interrupt at this time. She had to deal with the old man alone throughout the whole process.
Fortunately, I really gained something, and considering the thinking in between, it wasn’t too difficult.
"You live in Posuo Mansion?"
Before leaving, Luca took the initiative to stand up and see them off. "The owner of the Posuo Mansion is Buonoriel... I know him from the past. He is an extremely stubborn old guy. I have a question for you. Have you paid for your stay?"
"Of course." Hitzfeld deliberately showed a curious expression. "You are an old acquaintance, but we are not. Isn't it right for you to pay?"
"That's because he doesn't know you're a master incense maker!"
Luca laughed. “Believe me, this old guy doesn’t have many hobbies in his life. He is obsessed with making incense because of his wife and daughter. If he knew your ability, you could live directly on the fourth floor, and it wouldn’t cost you anything!”
"That's true." The girl smiled reservedly, "If I have the chance, I would be honored to meet him."
Xia Yibing couldn't help but look at her again.
Luca is a veteran in the social scene. The most obvious thing is that he uses honorifics when talking about serious matters, but switches back to honorifics when talking about daily topics to build relationships. Most people cannot notice this at all, and are subtly influenced by him.
But Aisuen is not good at socializing...
In Xia Yibing's impression, the girl really didn't like crowded occasions. Of course, this didn't mean that she was afraid of communicating with people... She could be as stern as an executioner when facing employers and prisoners, but she was really too lazy to deal with public social relationships.
Socializing is actually a science. It doesn't mean that you are really good just because you appear to be good at it. Some people seem to be chatting and laughing with everyone they meet at a drinking party, and they are proud of it when they think back on it afterwards. In fact, what they say is full of mistakes.
Take Luca’s words just now as an example: he was actually implying that he could provide help.
They didn't know the owner of Posuo Mansion, but Luca knew him. As long as Hitzfeld showed the slightest interest, or even just a little weakness and hesitation in his attitude, Xia Yibing would have no doubt that this old man would climb up the pole directly.
But in that case, the girl would appear too unrestrained. Her previously strong and independent attitude would be suppressed and weakened. If a novice were in this position, he might be coaxed into doing something by Luca and eventually agree to cooperate with him.
Hitzfeld's answer is also really interesting.
"If there is a chance" is a tough statement, which indirectly shows that you don't want to get to know the other person right now and please bring up this matter later.
"I'm honored to know him" is to lower your posture. After being tough, you can politely put yourself in a lower position, and give Luca a way out so that he doesn't feel embarrassed.
It seems to be modest, but it is actually arrogant. This reply is simply a classic, and Xia Yibing feels that if she were to reply, she would use the same words.
But the problem is, for her this is just a rhetoric - after all, she has learned this thing, but for Aisuen, this should be her improvisation?
How come she learns everything so quickly...
It is natural for a woman to be excited that the person she likes is so outstanding, but she also feels a kind of pressure all the time, thinking that she must continue to improve, at least not be left behind by her lover.
At the end of their farewell, Luca reminded them not to go near the southeast city area.
"Because the southeast city is a war zone." The old man said this in a very rigid tone, "Sea King City is the largest governor's office in the southeast region. Unlike Agor, who has to leave the governor's office for patrols from time to time, the governor here is permanent."
"Beyond the battle zone and the city wall is the border of the Kingdom of God. It is a hilly plain with a deep trench in the middle that divides the battlefield. The Kingdom of God and the rebels have deployed a total of eight floating fortresses to confront each other there, so the screening of personnel there is very strict."
After saying this, he changed his attitude and said that if they were really curious and wanted to go and take a look, he would have the face to help.
He also took a deep look at Hasim who followed him, and reminded him implicitly: "They have always been the most ruthless to traitors. If you don't want to be taken as blood food and tortured, being loyal to her is your only choice."
Everyone present knew that the "she" here referred to the Human King.
After the show, Hasim finally breathed a sigh of relief when he went downstairs.
Her hair color was very similar to Hitzfeld's, both were silver-gray, and more metallic than the girl's. Before setting out, she was forced to wear a double ponytail hairstyle for disguise, and now her shoulders were drooping and the two braids were hanging down to her chest, which looked a bit funny.
"Was his last words a bluff?" Hitzfeld asked her.
"Not really..." Hasim sighed, "Sea King City is indeed the most important governor's palace on earth. In fact, you should have realized that the atmosphere here is different when you were on the street before."
It is indeed different.
The number of blood-slaughterers was far greater than in other places. Standing on the street below the Posuo Mansion and looking around, at least one-third of the passers-by were warriors, all wearing bone decorations on their bodies.
This is good news, because the closer to the war zone, the more powerful the Human King is. If the Human King becomes too powerful, the church will decline. So at least in the Sea King City, Hashem does not need to worry too much about being caught and executed.
"The church is weak here?" Hitzfeld was a little interested.
"Compared to other places, this is the case." Hasim continued to explain, "I've heard about what happened here before. The church was forced to deploy Salvation Sisters in the war zone, and the number must not be less than 50... and in a frontline governor's office like Neptune City, it is estimated that there are more than 300 Salvation Sisters deployed in the frontline war zone at the same time, but they are forbidden to preach, and their activity areas are restricted. They are all suppressed in the southeast city area that the old man mentioned. Not a single one can be seen outside."
This can't be said to be a weak force...
Xia Yibing's scalp tingled when she heard this.
There are 300 of those nightmare lumps of fat in this damn place.
She had tried her best to remain restrained, but perhaps because the nightmare involved Hitzfeld, she was always resentful towards the Sister of Salvation, and the nausea would never go away.
Only Madeline is heartless. Now she is probably the only one who is still thinking about the original mission: to help Sarah collect information about Elsa.
On the way back, in addition to discussing the so-called war zone, they also talked about whether to accept Luca's invitation.
"I think it's okay."
The shoulders in the car were shaking. Xia Yibing glanced at the silent little nun and took the lead in expressing her opinion: "Anyway, this is a cooperative relationship... cooperation doesn't mean... right? I think it can be discussed."
What she meant was that she could pretend to agree and see if she could get a few books on secret techniques for free. If she succeeded, she would make money. If not, forget it.
Hasim couldn't be too clear here, but she believed Hitzfeld would understand.
"Let's wait and see." Hitzfeld looked out the window thoughtfully, and suddenly issued an order: "Madeline, take Hasim back to the mansion first."
"?" Hasim suddenly looked up, with a big question mark on his forehead.
She certainly didn't want to be separated from these two people.
Just kidding, if she had doubted at the beginning whether Clint was chopped to death by Xia Yibing, then after Luca pointed out Hitzfeld's strength just now, she could no longer pretend not to understand.
The one with the ice skates is already so fierce, and this one with the same gray hair as her but much bigger breasts is even more fierce.
A ready-made guardian, wouldn't you just be a follower waiting to be caught and left alone?
But this was an order, and an order meant that it could not be questioned. Madeline knew that the two were probably going to another secret meeting, so she asked the car to drop them off halfway and took Hasim back first.
After getting off the bus, the two found a deserted alley and hid inside to check their belongings.
After taking a bath, Hitzfeld hardly changed his clothes, except for his underwear. Due to limited conditions, even his socks were old. His black robe was tightly tied around his waist with a leather corset and a dull silver metal belt hanging on it.
This belt was very similar to the one Hasim had worn before, and Hitzfeld used it to hang some medicine bottles, coin purses, and storage bags - the last of which was stuffed with Alessia.
She first took out Alessia, tore off the black condom, and showed it the outside world.
"Ah~ So that's the sky?"
The little water man stuck to the wall of the test tube and taunted them.
“I thought I would never see it again!”
Every time it was let out for a walk, it would curse because the time was really too short. At first it was happy and relaxed because it didn't have to worry about being taken advantage of by these cunning and beautiful women, but soon it felt lonely again and started to curse as soon as it came out.
Hitzfeld habitually ignored the curses, shook the test tube and told it that this was Neptune City, then stuffed it back into the case and put it back into the storage bag.
Anyway, he's not getting anything for free, so what's the point of pampering this guy?
She was very kind to agree to let him out for some fresh air every once in a while.
After doing all this, she took out a yellowed booklet of more than ten pages.
This was the secret book that she had first read in the carriage. It was delivered by the mechanical spider crab and folded and hidden in its abdomen.
I opened the booklet to the last page and saw a sentence written on it.
[When you arrive at the Sea King City, place the spider crab on the ground and it will guide you in the direction you want to go.]
“Is this the thing?”
Xia Yibing lifted her cloak a little and took out a cloth bag from her waist, inside of which was the mechanical crab.
This thing was as dead as it was after it was delivered to the letter, but it started to come alive as soon as it got close to the Sea King City. Xia Yibing had to tie it up with a thin rope, which looked very similar to the way crabs are tied.
Now that it was untied, the crab turned around excitedly after landing, raised one of its claws and pointed them in a direction.
