mtl008 Chapter 647 Starting over
Chapter 647 Starting over
Chapter 647 Starting over
"Hahaha, it doesn't matter."
Aqua and Kobayashi's laziness and disrespect did not cause the nobleman to feel indignant. Instead, he laughed heartily, looking as if he didn't care.
"But you are really pleasant guys. I also know why Lord Dustinis joined you. If I had met such interesting companions when I was young, I would definitely join without hesitation."
"Ah... no, that... I'm so sorry..."
Darkness looked very embarrassed.
This group of companions is more than just interesting.
It's just too much fun!
At this time, Hui Hui raised her hand and said, "Excuse me, can I ask a question?"
"Well, what is it, Miss Mage?" Lundberg motioned for her to speak.
"The condition for the pardon is to repair ancient relics. What exactly do you want us to do?" Huihui asked curiously, "Even if Xiaolin has experience in using relics, I don't think he can do such a professional job. After all, using and making and repairing relics are completely different things. I don't think we can repair them well."
"Ah, don't worry about this. Our experts are analyzing the repair method."
The noble's words caught Kobayashi's attention.
"You mean... an expert?"
"He is a researcher of ancient civilization. We have prepared a corresponding laboratory for him to conduct in-depth investigations. He will be responsible for the repairs. I hope you can collect the necessary materials according to his requirements."
The nobles' statements became even more confusing.
Huihui nodded and said, “I see. So, we don’t need to start by investigating the repair method, but just listen to that person’s request, right? That’s great, Xiaolin. It seems that atonement is not as difficult as we thought.”
"Of course... you don't need to tell me that!"
Xiaolin rolled his eyes.
Lundberg also smiled and said, "Well, I'd like to take you to the laboratory... But before that, there is a problem that needs to be solved."
"Problem?"
Darkness gave Xiaolin a strange look.
Just when Xiaolin was wondering why she wanted to look at him, Lundberg said with a slight apology: "To be honest, I can't bear it, but I can't make my own decision. Please understand that this is a necessary instruction from the inspection agency."
Making an opening intentionally is definitely not a good thing...
Xiaolin also felt something was wrong.
Lundberg continued, "Although he is scheduled to be pardoned, Mr. Kobayashi is still a felon of subversion of the country. It is not allowed for the prisoner to be outside without any restrictions, right? However, it is not easy to monitor adventurers."
Youyou blinked.
"Well, that is to say..."
"Since Kobayashi has not been acquitted yet, he can't just act like that, right? Well, he might just run away like that."
Chris said so.
There was a hint of resentment in her words.
This is a complete lack of trust in Kobayashi. No matter how nice it sounds, distrust is distrust, and it is a fact that cannot be covered up.
Lundberg did not deny it either.
"Yes, it's a great help that you understood it so quickly."
After a brief silence, he said, "So Mr. Kobayashi and his party, as proof that you will come back here, I want you to leave your 'items of equal value' here. Of course, if the repairs are successfully completed, I will return the items to you then."
Quite an excessive request.
Even with the latter sentence, it is still extremely excessive.
Xiao Lin already understood what he meant completely.
"… In other words, it's like owing a debt?"
"I don't really want to be treated as a debt collector."
Lundberg also looked helpless.
I think this is really a necessary instruction from the inspection agency.
"Then, the 'items of corresponding value' that are sufficient to protect you are——"
He pointed at Aqua's streamer.
I see. Is that it?
That's no problem.
Kobayashi grabbed Aqua's ribbon and pulled it down.
Aqua immediately screamed, “No! Give it back to me, give it back to me quickly!!”
"Hold on! If you don't give this to me, I won't be able to move freely!"
“That’s right, why is it my ribbon? Why not just give him Darkness’ armor?”
"There's nothing we can do! What the other party wants is your ribbon and Yu Jian's magic sword!"
Xiaolin continued to pull.
In his opinion, handing over these two things was already a good deal. If the other party asked him to mortgage Liu Zi, then Kobayashi would probably have to consider whether to let Lundberg be humanely destroyed.
He has no influence.
But the stupid goddess refused.
She grabbed a corner of the ribbon tightly and shouted, "No! This ribbon is the proof that I am a goddess!"
"Then just post it. No one thinks you are a goddess anyway..."
Before Kobayashi could finish his words, Aqua started crying and grabbed Kobayashi's hair.
“It hurts! You, you, pulling hair is against the rules, right?!”
"Because Xiaolin said something very excessive!"
Aqua pulled her hair and reached for the ribbon.
"Ahh, give me back my ribbon!"
"Do not make jokes!"
Kobayashi pinned the stupid goddess down and snatched the ribbon away.
After handing these two things to Lundberg, his expression was a little embarrassed.
"…Um, is that okay? It is indeed my guarantor…"
"If I don't do this, I can't go out. There's nothing I can do about it."
Anyway, these two things are of no use to Xiaolin.
"So, is your side ok, Edgeworth?"
"Well, I was there with you this time but I didn't do anything, so I am also responsible. And since Aqua-sama wants to hand over her valuables, I will comply."
Yu Jian Xiangye didn't seem to care.
This guy was clearly very concerned about the magic sword treasure before.
You're not thinking that you've given a lot because you did this for the stupid goddess, right?
"Wow ah ah!"
Aqua cried loudly and kept hitting Kobayashi's back.
"Xiao Lin, you idiot! You heartless scumbag!"
“…Aqua seems extremely reluctant.”
Huihui looked at her with reluctance.
Kobayashi rolled his eyes and said, "Don't mind her. Besides, this matter is caused by Aqua, she has to take responsibility for it."
"Is that so? Then I will keep it carefully."
Lundberg instructed his butler to store the two items in a secret room, and then said to the group, "Then I will take you to our family's research room, this way."
Several people followed him into a room.
The room was filled with bottles and jars, and there were messy books and miscellaneous materials everywhere, with almost no space to step.
Here, several people saw an ordinary man wearing a white coat, with a thin face, sunken eyes, and dry and colorless blond hair.
"Nice to meet you. I'm Raf, who studies ancient civilizations at the Lundberg family."
He introduced himself to the group, then said awkwardly and reservedly, "Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't expect anyone to visit, so the floor is a mess."
Raph kept sorting out the debris on the floor, moving with staggering steps in the room full of debris.
"I remember the chair seemed to be buried near here..."
He looked around, his eyes lit up slightly, and he walked quickly to a pile of debris, tugged at the chair leg, and said to them: "Ah, I found it, please come here...ah, it hurts, it hurts!"
In front of everyone, he fell to the ground.
"Hello..."
"Well, as you can see, he's a rigid person. But as a researcher, he's quite capable. Next, just follow his instructions, Mr. Kobayashi. I look forward to your active participation."
Lundberg seemed to trust this man very much. He left quickly after saying hello.
It seems like there is something else going on.
Rafe was also timid and embarrassed, lowering his head to Xiaolin and said, "Um... please give me your advice. Ah, that... Mr. Lundberg is the benefactor who prepared the research room for me. He is a very remarkable person... Yes, he is also very enthusiastic about the research of ancient civilizations. He generously provided funds and took great care of me. This time, I am honored to be entrusted with this matter, um..."
Then, before Xiaolin even started asking questions, he started talking a lot.
The typical flavor of a scientific research geek.
At this time-
"...Xiao Lin Xiao Lin, come here for a moment."
“Hmm? What’s wrong, Megumin?”
He was dragged away by the little loli.
Huihui leaned over to his ear with some concern and whispered, "Is it really okay to follow this person's instructions?"
"Since the head of the Lundberg family has said so, there is nothing we can do. Besides, there is no one else who can repair it." Kobayashi sighed helplessly.
He really wanted to give this chore to Aqua.
But regardless of whether Lundberg would believe the stupid goddess, after Kobayashi snatched her ribbon, he would no longer help.
"Hey, you two!"
Darkness also came over and whispered to them, "Don't whisper so close to each other. What if His Highness Rafe hears it?"
“But, since this concerns Xiaolin’s life, we have to carefully consider whether the other party is trustworthy.” Huihui retorted in a low voice.
"That's right, this is about my life... Wait, you just said for the time being?"
Xiaolin was slightly stunned.
Darkness knew this, but she said helplessly, “Now we can only rely on this person to take care of us. Don’t say anything too rude. Aqua, you have to be careful too—”
"I say, do you really know how to fix it? I don't think you're smart at all. Fix it quickly and return the ribbon to me. If you want to do it, you have to do it well... wuwuwu!?"
Then I saw the stupid goddess running over to provoke others.
Darkness covered her mouth with her hand and shouted, "Oh Aqua, I want to change my mood, let's go outside the room together!"
"……ha!"
Aqua forcefully broke free from Darkness’s restraints and complained, “Wait, what are you saying all of a sudden, Darkness? Aren’t you asking how to repair the relic?”
"Hey, this is the only time to talk! All right, come over here quickly!"
"Ah, wait, why are you pulling me!?"
Darkness took the stupid goddess away rudely, so this was the only way to stop her from causing trouble.
"Ah, Lady Aqua?! Please, please wait a moment!"
Yu Jian Xiangye also hurriedly chased after him.
Such a noisy scene scared the researcher Laf, and he asked cautiously: "What, what...what was that just now..."
"Ahahaha...if you don't mind, I'd be happy." Chris said with a smile, but there was more embarrassment in his smile.
"Please keep talking if you care."
Youyou also advised in this way.
"Okay, okay..."
Researcher Laf seemed unable to let it go.
However, he still seemed very responsible.
"Well, then, let's talk about ancient relics!"
Raph's interest grew at the mention of this.
He said to everyone: "During the continued investigation underground, I found written materials that are suspected to be the design drawings of the relic. It is recorded that the relic was made of rare materials and lost technology, and it is difficult to repair it with the materials currently in circulation."
"Hey, hey, isn't this repairable?"
“No, no, no, it’s just that it’s difficult to repair with ordinary materials. Through continuous analysis, I found several materials that can be used. I hope everyone can collect these materials.”
Researcher Rafe was all smiles.
Huihui nodded and said, “It’s just collecting special materials. It’s better than I thought it would be.”
"a ha ha ha……"
Raph smiled awkwardly, "It's definitely not as easy as it sounds... Because they are all special materials, it is necessary to sneak into that... maze."
"……maze?"
"Ah, yes."
"We are level one?"
“Yes, that’s right…”
"..."
Xiao Lin took a deep breath, then slammed the table and cursed, "You're so stupid if you can do that! You're already so weak, and you still want to sneak into the maze? Are you serious?!"
"I, I know, I know!"
As if he was afraid of being hit, Raph held his head and said quickly: "It is impossible for you to challenge the maze in your current state... So, I want to start with the maze for beginners and explore the nearby ruins. There are target materials there..."
"That's not the question! We have a useless Grand Mage who can't even use the only magic here?!"
"Wait a minute! Did you take me for a fool just now? You are a fool! This is what I care about most!"
Xiaolin didn't have time to care about the anger of the explosive little loli.
"I'm just stating the truth! You don't know anything except Explosion Magic. What can you do without Explosion Magic?!"
"Ah, you said it! Xiaolin, you said something you shouldn't have said!"
Huihui's eyes were red. She glared at Xiaolin and raised the magic wand in her hand, shouting: "Then I will prove that I can also cause an explosion now! As long as the magic power of the mana gem in the magic wand is applied to the limit...!"
“That’s called self-destruction! Huihui, don’t do that!”
Youyou screamed and cried, trying to stop the crazy exploding little loli.
(End of this chapter)