Mechanical Alchemist

Fire Dance Tavern is located on an inconspicuous stalagmite island to the west of the Golden Walled City.

Su Lun didn't know how long it would take Dr. Pickman to refine the genetic medicine, and the two didn't agree on an exact time, so they wanted to go and have a look first.

Time suddenly became a little tight.

Because when he was buying supplies in the city before, he received a communication from the acting captain of the 15th Division of the Ninth Fleet where he is now, saying that the Pirates have taken action in the past few days and are ready to go to sea at any time.

Su Lun also thought, it's best to get things done these two days.

It took a while to cross the sea by sampan. The taverns on this side of the island are much cheaper than those in the Walled City, and they are quite popular among bottom-level pirates, so they are also very lively.

Su Lun found the Huowu Tavern according to his memory, entered the door, and answered the agreed pick-up code.

Unexpectedly, I got something by accident!

Su Lun took the sealed package and walked up the street. Feeling that no one was following him, he changed to a restaurant and went in. I found a place by the window, opened the package, and saw an iron box with a mechanical combination lock.

87065.

The password was given beforehand.

Su Lun carefully checked the mechanism of the box and found nothing abnormal, so he opened it carefully.

Looking at it again, there are two rows of potions in the box.

After identification, it is a special drug for reversing genetic aberrations.

"It's really fast, it was refined in one day."

Su Lun looked at those potions, and felt a sigh in his heart. At the same time, he marveled that this potion might be the only one in the world.

Moreover, the potion is still in double doses.

Looking at the note above, in addition to the method of taking it, I also asked Su Lun to deliver the medicine to Danny as soon as possible in a safe way.

The urgency on the note also proves once again that Dr. Pickman, who is now fused with a heterogeneous creature, is really Danny's father.

And, there are unexpected rewards.

In addition to the medicine and the note, Su Lun also saw a stack of densely written paper at the bottom of the box.

He turned it over and glanced at ten rows, and immediately knew what it was.

"Neuromechanical technical drawings!"

Su Lun didn't expect that Pickman would entrust such an important thing in the tavern.

However, he soon discovered that this was only part of the theory of neuromechanical technology.

"Does this mean giving a little deposit?"

Su Lun sat in the corner of the restaurant, dragging his chin with one hand, flipping through the documents in front of him, thinking.

When he broke out of the Black Barrier Reef, he stripped away some knowledge fragments related to neural machinery, so looking at this thick stack of materials full of technical terms, it is not difficult to understand.

Pickman paid part of the salary in advance, which was already considered a windfall.

It is reasonable to not take out all of them.

Neither side trusts enough yet.

Su Lun glanced a few times, and after he had a rough idea in mind, he walked out of the restaurant without delay.

Then he went straight to the two intelligence merchants in the city, and spent a lot of money to send the two medicines to the capital of Luying. This is a very mature consignment line. About tomorrow, the goods will leave Pirate City for Luying via the cargo ships of some gray merchants. There will be no pirates to rob along the way. If there is no bad weather, it will probably go well.

With these potions, Danny's physical condition should improve a lot.

Su Lun also felt in a good mood.

After finishing all this, he didn't wander around, but went to sit in an inconspicuous corner of the "Fire Dance Tavern".

Not long after, a cloaked man came over and sat opposite him.

Come naturally Dr. Pickman.

But this time, he wore a layer of bionic skin.

He took a look at Su Lun, and asked suspiciously, "Do you have anything else to do with me?"

It stands to reason that the transaction has already been carried out for a stage now, but there should be no need to meet again.

Su Lun ordered a glass of wine for him, and said directly: "I have checked the medicine. I contacted Danny and told him about your situation."

He didn't have enough trust before, and he wasn't sure if the "Dr. Pickman" in front of him was hostile, and he didn't explain some things.

Seeing his attitude towards Danny now, his doubts were basically dispelled.

"you"

Hearing this, Pixar, who was a little suspicious just now, realized something, and his tone was startled, "Can you contact Danny now?"

"Um."

Su Lun nodded and said, "He is also very happy to hear that you are not dead."

Now Danny is with Mr. Hei, in the Luying Imperial Capital.

And the communicator of the mirror organization just happened to be able to get in touch.

As he said that, before Pixar could ask, Su Lun set up a sound-proof barrier, then directly dialed the communicator, and used the external expansion device to broadcast the communication voice.

He said to the communicator: "Mr. Hei, is Danny by your side now? His father, Dr. Pickman, is by my side."

Seeing his actions, Pickman's eyes instantly showed surprise and anticipation.

Not long after, a timid question came from the communicator: "Father, is that you?"

Hearing that familiar yet unfamiliar voice, Pickman could no longer restrain the excitement in his heart, and said with disbelief: "Danny?!"

At this moment, the middle-aged man, who had been extremely indifferent before, suddenly had sparkling sparkles in his eye sockets.

The father and son talked about the old days and talked a lot.

After some probing, both parties found that the other end of the communicator was their close relative.

They thought each other was dead before, but now it seems like a miracle that they have regained the most precious person in their lives.

The feeling of joy that was lost and found can't be faked.

Su Lun was listening quietly from the side, and while he was relieved, his feeling became more and more strange.

During the previous communication, he felt that Dr. Pixar in front of him was more like a "monster", indifferent, wise, and full of defense against the whole world, and he didn't feel much of the "humanity" of a living person.

Watching him communicate with Danny now is a completely different person.

It seems that hope has been rekindled, and suddenly it is a living person with seven emotions and six desires.

After a long time, the two communicated.

Danny detailed his experiences over the past few years and his current situation, and now Pixar's worries about "coercion", "incentives" and "coercion" were completely dispelled.

Su Lun also obviously noticed that when Dr. Pix looked at him again, the guard finally disappeared.

"Thank you, Mr. Sullen."

Knowing that Su Lun has been taking care of Danny, Pickman said sincerely, "Thank you for taking care of Danny these days."

After the communication, the atmosphere of the conversation suddenly became less serious than before.

Su Lun smiled casually, and only said the same thing before: "Danny is my friend."

Pickman nodded in relief. He naturally saw that Su Lun should have something to look for him, so he said, "Mr. Su Lun came to meet you suddenly, is there something else?"

Su Lun said: "Yes, Dr. Pickman, I have a difficult problem now. I may need your help."

"oh?"

Pickman thought it was a problem with the other half of the drawings.

But it seems embarrassing to say this question now. Because he didn't bring it for safety.

Unexpectedly, Su Lun said, "I need several special medicines to treat cursed injuries now."

As he spoke, he took out the list of medicines that Barrett had given him before.

When Pickman saw the names of the potions, he immediately guessed what they were, and asked, "Are you trying to help the Luying Judgment Legion?"

Su Lun didn't mean to hide anything, "Yes."

Hearing this, Pickman had a strange look on his face, and said, "I heard about it in the Fourth Fleet before, that Oleg intends to recruit those people. Now no one dares to contact them. The big pirates will also stop others To get in touch. I didn't expect Mr. Su Lun to know them."

He didn't ask too much, and he agreed straight away, "The refining of these medicines is not a big problem. It will take a little time and they can be ready tonight. I just prepared some materials before, and I won't be targeted by anyone." .”

When Su Lun heard it, it was indeed possible!

Danny is a very good pharmacist, and his father must be even better. To outsiders, those medicines that are extremely cutting-edge are naturally small problems for top pharmacists.

And communicating with smart people is so worry-free, there is no need for Su Lun to worry about other problems.

Pickman has thought of everything.

The matter of supplies was finally settled, Su Lun said: "Then I will cause you trouble. These potions are indeed very important to me right now."

Pickman shook his head: "It's just a small problem, it's not a trouble."

These medicines are really not troublesome to him.

However, he also reminded: "But you have to be careful. As far as I know, many people are now staring at those people in the Judgment Legion. If you have too much contact, you may be implicated."

Su Lun nodded: "Yeah."

Su Lun and Pickman are people on two different paths. It was impossible for them to have intersecting fates, but because of Danny, they were implicated together.

The two let go of their guard and chatted more and more.

Su Lun thought that it was impossible for such a great scientist to be a pirate all the time, so he asked, "Mr. Pickman, what are your plans for the future? Staying in the pirate group is not a long-term plan."

"I don't know either."

Speaking of this question, Pickman showed a trace of confusion in his eyes, and sighed: "I thought before leaving the control of Grand Duke Raphael, the outside world would be better. But after I came up, I realized that the whole world is like this, and nobles represent Everything is full of wars and plunders. Even the Marfa Empire, with its abnormal scientific and technological development, is for war. But I think that alchemy is supposed to benefit mankind and contribute to the progress of civilization. It's not a crooked way to gain power for those conspirators. I just want to do pure scientific research"

When he joined the North Sea Fleet, he naturally came up with the idea of ​​the Black Tower.

Now on the ground, the situation is different from what he thought.

Scientific research requires a lot of human and financial resources. If he does not join a big force, he will not have an environment where he can do research with peace of mind.

This made him confused.

Being a pirate is not his will,

Not to be a pirate,

Where can I go?

Su Lun frowned slightly, and could hear the helplessness in these words.

This Banksy has a clear view of this era.

But how similar are his thoughts to some of Mr. Jing's ideas?

Su Lun thought of something, and said directly: "Dr. Pickman, if there is an absolutely neutral organization for the continuation of the alchemy civilization, are you interested in learning about it? I mean, someone wants to establish an organization like Dawn a thousand years ago. The alchemy holy land like the city is purely for the continuation of human beings and civilization as the goal of struggle.”

When Pickman heard this, his eyes sparked with interest, but he asked suspiciously, "Is there really such a place?"

"Yes! You should know about the 'Mirror Organization' in Old Lington, right?"

Su Lun started to fool himself.

He has not forgotten the entrustment given to him by his senior sister, and he has a share in the important task of "rebuilding Dawn City".

But now there is no shadow of "New Dawn City", and it can only be influenced by those lofty ideas.

In the evening, the two left the tavern and talked happily.

Su Lun is also looking forward to Danny's father joining "New Dawn City".

But just trying to talk about it, I didn't report much hope.

After all, if it wasn't for his senior sister who said this idea, if someone else painted a big cake for him, Su Lun would definitely look at that person like a pyramid scheme.

The concept of "New Dawn City" is too hollow.

Ordinary people will never understand and believe it.

But he never thought that those words that Su Lun thought were foolish, but the effect was surprisingly good.

For ordinary people, talk about power, money and interests.

But if you talk about ideals with people who really have a high level of thought, they will easily accept it!

I can even put forward some ideas of my own to add bricks and tiles to that castle in the air.

In the end, after hearing Su Lun's words, Danny's father said that if there is such a "New Dawn City", even if it is just a framework concept, he is willing to join!

The next morning, when the sky was still gray, Su Lun sensed something and woke up from the brigade officer's room.

He went to the front desk and got a package in custody.

Open it and move it away, there are dozens of medicines inside, and another thick stack of materials.

That's the missing piece of "neuromechanical blueprints."

Su Lun didn't expect it to go so smoothly.

If it was an exchange of benefits, it would definitely take a lot of effort for him to get the blueprint.

Maybe there will be endless troubles.

But with trust, without intrigue, everything becomes very simple.

At this point, Su Lun got the complete blueprint of this top-level technology that made the two empires jealous!

This also completes the most critical part of his "mechanical puppet army"!

This technology is very complex and involves a wide range of fields, and usually only large scientific research teams can complete it.

Because it not only requires super-high attainments in the field of biological sciences, but also requires equally deep research in various fields of mechanics and alchemy.

It would be difficult for someone else to digest this blueprint, but for Su Lun, he happened to know a little about all aspects of knowledge, not to mention the fragmented memories that were stripped off before, so the threshold for understanding would be very low.

Although it still hasn't reached the point where it can be developed, he doesn't need it, as long as it can be used!

He preliminarily estimated that with this detailed blueprint, it would take some time to read it, and he should be able to start trying to make a test product.

Once successful, the mechanical puppet army is just around the corner!

Su Lun didn't delay in the hotel, he disguised himself and went to the Walled City Wharf.

Because it was agreed yesterday that it was much more convenient for Su Lun to board the boat this time. He also didn't appear under the eyelids of those "eyeliners". Instead, he found a blind spot and teleported directly onto the Judgment Corps ship.

Sure enough, after boarding the ship, the spatial fluctuations did not hide from those well-trained former royal knights.

As soon as Su Lun landed, the knife and gun rested on his neck.

"Who are you!"

If he hadn't said hello yesterday, he would have been killed on the spot with a high probability of getting on the boat in this way.

Su Lun lifted his cloak and said calmly, "I'm here to find Commander Barrett."

In the captain's cabin, Barrett was slightly surprised to see Su Lun again.

"You came so early? I thought you would encounter some trouble."

Barrett said without much expectation on his face.

Now he is very clear about the situation. In the pirate city, anyone who wants to contact their adjudication group can't get around those big pirates.

He felt that the young man in front of him came so quickly, probably because he didn't bring the supplies he wanted.

At least, not a lot.

Su Lun didn't talk nonsense, and directly took out more than a dozen storage rings, put them on the table, and said: "Mr. Barrett, these are the supplies you need on the list yesterday, and I will bring them to you. gone."

"all?"

Barrett couldn't hide his surprise when he heard that tone.

But now in the cabin, there are still twelve brothers waiting for the medicine to save their lives. He didn't pretend to be calm, but picked up the storage rings and checked them directly.

Seeing this, the shock in his eyes immediately appeared on his face.

Looking at Su Lun again, his eyes became very complicated, and he said with emotion: "The efficiency of the little brother is really surprising."

Facts have proved that with a certain foundation of trust, it becomes easier for two strangers to get along.

Su Lun brought the supplies that Barrett urgently needed, and the coldness in Barrett's eyes eased a lot.

The one-armed general didn't hesitate, he also took out a storage ring and handed it to Su Lun, saying, "This is your reward."

After a pause, he added: "This transaction is very pleasant."

I was cheated when I came to the Pirate City, and suddenly someone obeyed the rules, which naturally felt very good.

Su Lun took the storage ring, the poisonous incense burner was inside, and there were more than ten quicksilver bricks!

He was not surprised that the incense burner was lost and found again.

But looking at those [activated silver], Su Lun's pupils shrank slightly.

Although the amount of these silver pieces is not enough to make an alchemy golem, it is much more than what was discussed before.

This kind of god-level material is a real priceless treasure, and if it is really going to be sold, it may be sold by gram.

This pile is worth 180 billion, so don't even think about buying it!

Su Lun glanced suspiciously, and asked directly, "So many materials?"

Barrett said indifferently: "These silver pieces are of no use to me other than selling money. Since you said that you are sure of making the 'Silver Hand', I will give you some more as experimental materials."

The more advanced the material, the fewer people can use it.

In his opinion, if it is sold, it may eventually go to those top nobles, or even the Luying royal family.

Barrett didn't want to do that.

After all, these things also involve some unpleasant memories.

Anyway, keeping it in the hands of those who can't use it is just scrap iron, and it's better to give it to those who can use it.

And what if?

The young man in front of him can do things that most people can't do. What he said may not be impossible.

I didn't believe it yesterday, but I believe it a little today.

When Su Lun heard that it was indeed the reason, he felt relieved.

Barrett said again: "I still have a lot of silver in my hand. When it really happens, you can contact me again. We can trade again."

"good."

Su Lun also nodded.

Based on these words, he also estimated the amount of silver in Barrett's hand, which was indeed quite a lot.

Now with the "neuromechanical technology", the technical problems of the [Silver Hand] have basically been solved, and theoretically it is very possible to forge it.

Those silver pieces also seemed to be in the bag.

Although the two didn't have much contact, Su Lun also saw that Barrett was as straightforward and decisive as he was.

After the transaction was over, Su Lun was not in a hurry to leave.

Barrett naturally wanted to chat with this "mysterious young man" who could provide them with supplies.

He said directly: "The little brother belongs to Grand Duke Raphael?"

"no."

Su Lun directly denied it.

He naturally knew that what Barrett said was most likely yesterday.

But did not go to explain.

"no?"

Barrett chuckled, evidently skeptical, and said meaningfully: "There are only a few forces that can arrange spies in the Military Intelligence Department. It seems that your identity is very special."

"The matter that time was arranged by a friend, and it has nothing to do with my identity directly."

Su Lun didn't explain much.

But since he asked about his identity, he rolled his eyes, suddenly thought of something, and said, "Mr. Barrett, do you want to know what happened to that believer of the Outer God in the Cursed Valley last time?"

Barrett keenly noticed something, and frowned: "A believer in Outer Gods?"

These words immediately aroused his interest. After all, their Holy Judgment Legion fell into the current situation, and the battle of Curse Valley was the turning point!

However, until now, he has not figured out what happened.

Looking at Su Lun's expression, Barrett immediately knew that the person in front of him knew some key information.

After all, their adjudication team was out at that time, and this was the only witness!

Barrett quickly asked, "Your Excellency, do you know what's going on?"

Su Lun pondered for a moment, and said, "The Cursed Valley is a place where gods are buried. I told you before."

Barrett frowned when he heard this. Although he had no source to prove whether this was correct, he chose to believe in the young man in front of him, otherwise he would not have prevented that person from destroying the seal: "Then the 'outer god' you mentioned What means?"

"It's the gods that don't belong to the alchemy system. Usually, they are some existences that have fallen in ancient times."

Su Lun repeated the concept explained to him by Mr. Jing before, and said: "In that battle, you were rescued by your subordinates after being unconscious. My friend and I killed that 'heretic'. I guess Lu Yinghuang Someone in the room should have become a believer of the Outer God, that’s why he wanted to break the seal. As for His origin, it should be the deep-sea giant who almost destroyed the civilization of the Daru people five hundred years ago.”

"I see."

When Barrett heard this, his gaze became extremely sharp.

The information in the brain is connected in series at once, and all the things that are not understood are understood at once.

But he was even more surprised: "You prevented Yeager from breaking the seal and killed him?"

After all, he has personally seen the terrifying strength of Yeager who summoned that mysterious will.

The key is that the condensed body of the bug cannot be killed at all.

Under normal circumstances, seventh-level professionals may not be able to kill them.

They killed?

Barrett became more and more certain that there was a very powerful force behind the young man in front of him!

Su Lun listened and nodded, "Yes. My friend and I went there to prevent someone from destroying the seal. Otherwise, if someone destroys it, the entire human civilization will suffer a catastrophe."

He has already started laying the groundwork for some of the follow-up rhetoric.

Barrett listened in silence.

It is undeniable that he is getting more and more curious.

I thought that the person in front of me belonged to Grand Duke Raphael, but now my intuition tells him that he is not.

That kind of conspirator is not worthy of such righteousness.

He asked directly: "Where did you get this news?"

Su Lun didn't answer directly, thought about it, and asked instead: "Before answering this question, I would like to ask, what is Mr. Barrett's plan in the future? Is he going to find an opportunity to be ordinary for himself, and then continue to serve the Luying royal family, or is there something else?" Intend?"

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Barrett narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard this.

He guessed Su Lun's purpose: it was to recruit them.

The education that the Royal Knights received from an early age was "the glory of a knight is above all else" and "loyalty to the royal family is above all else".

If it was the mentality before, even if the whole family was slaughtered, it would be rehabilitated, and Barrett and his brothers might not hold grudges against the Lu Ying royal family.

But recently, Barrett has been thinking a lot.

He had never been so confused now.

Yeah, something is wrong with the Luying royal family.

Not to mention that redress is as difficult as climbing the sky, even if it is rehabilitated, so what?

Can I go back?

Will the loved ones survive?

He realized that loyalty wasn't the problem, but he didn't know where.

After thinking for a moment, Barrett said in a deep voice, "Even if I say that our current situation is not difficult, you won't believe it."

Speaking of this, he skillfully threw the topic back: "What do you think we should do?"

He wanted to find out Su Lun's origin.

If you want to recruit, you must tell your background.

Su Lun was not surprised that he would say this.

The best way to talk to a smart person is not to deceive, but to present the real situation and let the other person choose.

Now, it's time to test your deception skills again.

He said: "Suppose... there is an absolutely neutral force. Its existence is only for the continuation of human and alchemy civilization. Are you interested in joining?"

When Barrett heard it, he seemed to have heard some Utopia. He shook his head and said with a smile, "Haha. Impossible. The royal families of the two empires, the lords, and even pirates will not allow such a place to exist! I admit you The concept of the land of absolute neutrality is very attractive. But under this system of centralized monarchy, it is impossible for such a place to exist. It will touch the interests of the aristocracy, and it will definitely be wiped out by the times."

Su Lun didn't deny it, but just expressed his point of view: "A thousand years ago, in the era of the Atria Empire, there were no nobles. The demigod Sir Isaac founded the absolutely neutral Dawn City, but the alchemy civilization is even stronger than it is now. brilliant."

He started the trick of fooling around yesterday again.

Because it has been said once, everything is easy to use.

He already has experience and knows that it is better to "discuss ideals" with people with high levels of thought than to discuss interests.

As soon as this big cake is painted, it is very big.

In this era, I am afraid that no one can describe it as big.

The point is, Mr. Youjing, a demigod's daughter, is still reliable as a base!

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Barrett listened, with seriousness and deep thought in his eyes.

Dawn City is just a legend.

A thousand years have passed since the age of the Atria Empire

But he didn't know why, and he had endless expectations for the "absolutely neutral land" described by the young man in front of him.

He suddenly felt that the confusion that had plagued him for a long time had subsided somewhat.

As if the night was approaching, a ray of light from dawn shone into the endlessly dark land.

It's not bright enough, but it points a direction.