Superpowers of Sky City

Chapter 328 The Dust Troupe
15 minutes later, at the headquarters of the Knights, in front of the head's office.

"Knight Sarah..." "Wow?" "Please don't play dumb." "Wow!"

Dawn Knight was talking seriously about pet safety with Cavalier Sara in the corridor, and the latter lay down on the ground and began to learn how to bark like a real dog.This move successfully made Dawn Knight give up his preaching, and walked into the head's office helplessly.

Gongsun Ce glanced out through the crack of the door, and saw the knight Sarah strolling away with her tail up, looking like a general returning in triumph.This made him secretly determined that if one day the Riders of Dawn started to catch him preaching, he would learn how to bark like a dog.

Captain McCollough held his teacup and smiled awkwardly: "As the two of you can see, the Knights are usually a...serious and lively organization!"

"Indeed, we feel very cordial." Mo Yuankai said.

Gongsun Ce answered sincerely: "It's like returning home, only a biochemical runaway alarm is missing."

"Actually, occasionally." Captain McCollough beamed, "You know, accidents often occur in the experiments of mages. The day before yesterday they came up with a killer seat combination, and teeth like piranhas grew on the stool, etc. When people sit down, they bite off. We said on the radio that please pay attention to your buttocks..."

"Cough cough!"

Orianna coughed hard as a reminder.At this time, she took the unnaturally heavy weapon completely wrapped in red cloth from the dawn knight, and carried it behind her back, which made Gongsun Ce very curious.Does Orianna have to carry this thing on her back?Is this some kind of punishment game?
"Oh, I'm sorry." The old leader hurriedly stopped, "Please come with me! I moved the armor here in advance, it's in the back room...Frankly speaking, I don't have much hope, after all, it's too broken .But there's always a chance, isn't there?"

The old team leader led everyone out of the office in a rambling manner, and came to the storage room on the same floor.Mo Yuankai walked in with the old man, and was immediately attracted by the equipment in the middle of the room.

At first he thought that the so-called "armor" of the kingdom was a metaphor for some kind of large-scale weapon, but what he saw was really an ancient knight's heavy armor, standing in the middle of the room with both hands holding swords. The might of a true knight.

The overall design of the armor is far behind the times, but no one will think it is just an ornament or an antique, because the heavy metal itself shows its identity as a weapon, and the beautiful lines show that it is beyond time. spirit.It is made of unknown metal as a whole, not as resplendent as Mo Yuankai imagined, but with a restrained black of ashes; the helmet deforms as if it was burned, and there are flame pattern reliefs on the arm armor and leg armor, and the chest In the middle of the armor is a cross made of countless tiny mysterious runes, which is the only shining light on this pitch-black armor.

"I'm curious, Captain." Gongsun Ce asked, "Why is it called 'Sacred Fire'?"

"Because the holy fire is very hot." The old leader said with a smile, "The holy fire armor was originally golden yellow, but after more than 1000 years of use, it burned black without knowing it."

The old man said it lightly, but Gongsun Ce immediately felt more admiration when he heard the words.Because people always have to experience it personally before they can know how hot the flame is.

This armor must have gone through the battlefield like this old man, and it should continue to be worn by noble knights to fight in righteous battles.But now the Holy Flame Armor is only of ornamental value, because a sharp slash cut it diagonally in two, and the attack was so powerful that a large part of the back of the armor and the cloak disappeared.

Gongsun Ce suddenly remembered the sword that the Dawn Knight swung in the Shadow and Mist City last night.He tried to compare the slash in his memory with this trace, and found that it was a perfect fit.He glanced at the Dawn Knight beside him, and Elandia was not unusual at all.

"Let me see first..."

Mo Yuankai moved closer and carefully looked at the broken armor. "Slashing wounds...quick attack, one cut in two...what kind of effort is needed for impermanence?"

"As the head of the Seven Star Armors, the Sacred Flame Armor itself has a powerful conceptual defense." The old leader became more and more embarrassed as he said, "Only the strong ones at the level of the World Creation Envoy can harm it."

"Understood, the conceptual protective layer of multiple compound thoughts superimposed." Mo Yuankai tapped the surface of the armor, "Which is more symbolic or practical?"

"Both." Orianna explained, "Every year on the day of the imperial duel, the head of the knights will wear the sacred fire armor and patrol the capital with the star knights, so everyone in the kingdom knows what it looks like... Everyone in the kingdom knows that the holy fire armor is the symbol of the Morton knights, and it can even be said to be a corner of the country's glorious history."

"And its actual combat value is more important than cultural symbolism." McCollo took the conversation, "In a strategic sense, it can enhance the stability of the Shadow Mist Barrier; It greatly increases the combat power of the Unstable Law Envoy, including the increase in output, the expansion of the scope of ability, and the defense against various vicious trait attacks... and in the battle of the Envoy of the World of Creation, it can also provide precious additional powers."

Gongsun Ce didn't understand what the old regiment leader was saying at all, but he could tell from his elder brother's expression that this thing was really powerful.

"Wow, still with power?" Mo Yuankai exclaimed, "The kind of attack that Luo Ninglusi used?"

Orianna's mouth was wide open, and McCullough looked as surprised as she was: "...the head mage showed you?"

"I've seen it before." Mo Yuankai casually brought the subject up, "Let me see first..."

He covered the entire armor with the brilliance of a heroic stance, closed his eyes, as if thinking deeply.The room was so quiet that even a needle falling was like a loud bang.Gongsun Ce, who had nothing to do, stretched out his hand to curl his elder brother's hair, but Orianna slapped her hand angrily.

"The damage is serious." Mo Yuankai opened his eyes. "I have to study the drawings carefully. Some places may need to be redesigned. The core functions should be retained. If these are acceptable and the materials are sufficient, it can be repaired."

The cheers of the knights sounded in the storage room, and even the Dawn Knight smiled. "The Holy King! That's great!!" Orianna exclaimed excitedly, and the old leader excitedly shook Mo Yuankai's hand: "It's amazing! Oh my god...boy, you're a genius!"

"Try it first, I can't guarantee it will be perfect." Mo Yuankai smiled, "I will do a thorough inspection of the armor in the morning, and compare the materials and drawings with the experts in the afternoon to make a general plan. Start repairing if it goes well, okay?"

"Of course! I'll go to Luo Ninglusi to talk about it myself!"

McCollough walked out of the storage room quickly, his expression was beaming.Gongsun Ce patted his elder brother on the shoulder: "Brother, when did you know how to repair armor?"

"Just kidding, your elder brother and I can build super robots, but repairing armor is not easy? There is a reason."

Several knights came in, and the staid Gaffrey shook hands with Mo Yuankai excitedly, speaking like a knight rather than a civil servant; Raquel brought a bottle of wine directly, and happily declared that he should drink a glass to celebrate the great news.In less than a few seconds, Mo Yuankai was surrounded by knights from other countries. Everyone looked at him with anticipation, concern and hope.

Gongsun Ce quietly took two steps back and stood at the corner of the room.He thinks all this is good, the people of the Knights are more sincere than he imagined, and the elder brother is so awesome that he is proud to be the younger brother... But those people in sight and in the middle are too shining, The whole room was illuminated so transparently that he lost a place to stand.

Before he knew it, his smile was not so happy, and he was a little gloomy.At this time, there was a soft sound beside him, and Elandia opened the pocket watch.

"I'm glad to see that there is a possibility of repairing the flame armor. I'm going to investigate the follow-up of last night's case, so I will leave first."

When she said this, she didn't look at Mo Yuankai, but at the boy in black next to her.

"Please, Mr. Gongsun."

Gongsun Ce was stunned for a moment, then remembered that he had to act with this knight in the near future.He was a little happy for some reason, instead of arguing with Elandia, he readily agreed, bid farewell to everyone and went out.

The blue-haired Yulia was waiting in the corridor. He didn't enter the room to celebrate like everyone else, and he didn't seem to fit in well.

"Knight Elandia, the origin of that oil lamp has been found out..." Yulia glanced at Gongsun Ce, saw that the Dawn Knight did not stop, and then continued seriously, "I suspect it came from the Eastern District, from Situ Yi of the Dust Cult."

Gongsun Ce only felt that the name sounded weird, but he didn't know why Yulia's expression looked so dignified.Is this some new religious organization?But for these powerful knights, what organization can be their opponent?

"Thank you for your help, Knight Yulia." Elandia nodded, "I will investigate myself."

Yulia frowned: "Let me presume, Dawn Knight. I can replace you to guard this superpower in a short time, or I can lead someone to investigate. I think it is a good thing to take him to the church." An overly risky move."

"Yo, it's just you?" Gongsun Ce said in a strange voice, "You can't even look down on a dog, so you have the nerve to look at me?"

Yulia's gaze was as cold as ice: "Yes. I have this confidence."

The Dawn Knight hurriedly said before the two quarreled: "Don't worry, Knight Yulia, I will guarantee Mr. Gongsun's safety."

Yulia didn't speak anymore, and left silently after saluting.Gongsun Ce made a face at his back, not noticing how stupid his actions looked to others.

They walked through the hall of the headquarters together, and on the way they encountered a group of white knights preparing to go.The lower-level knights saluted Elandia one after another. They spoke foreign languages ​​and sentence patterns, but their eyes made Gongsun Ce feel familiar.It was like the most dangerous ability users walking on the road of the sky capital, the eyes of the bystanders were full of awe, mixed with alienation.

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The two drove away Orianna's white car, and the steering wheel was in the hands of Dawn Knight.Gongsun Ce sat in the passenger seat, looking boredly at the pedestrians on foreign roads, the knights patrolling along the main road, and the white houses on both sides.Elandia drove the car so fast that he couldn't take a close look at the street scene of the kingdom.

"What is the Cult of Dust?" Gongsun Ce had nothing to say.

"An impermanent law association wandering around the world, often using the identity of a touring theater troupe as a cover. The head of the troupe, Situ Yi, is the only permanent member. The rest of the troupe members are mostly civilian impermanent law envoys. Extremely strong."

"Well, he's still an imperial man. What's he doing all over the world by himself?"

"Acting." Elandia said, "He often adapts mythological dramas based on local folklore, or writes political satires based on current events, which are not widely circulated and are quickly forgotten after the performance."

"What about the money?"

"He is the law envoy of creation, he doesn't need it."

Gongsun Ce diverged his thoughts, thinking that Captain Situ should be a very romantic guy.The troupe said it was a troupe, but in fact he was the only one in charge, and when he got to a place that was pleasing to the eye, he stayed and started recruiting people.Actors are recruited and scripts are written now, and they can perform whatever they can.When the interest is exhausted and the play is over, I dismantle the stage and continue wandering.The actors returned to their respective lives, and the head of the group quietly left the city.Those plays that were performed were quickly forgotten, like a legendary phantom in the modern city, like the troupe itself.

Thinking about it makes people look forward to it, but the problem of food and clothing is difficult to solve, and no one with the strength may not be able to live such a poetic life.

The car stopped before the traffic light, and a team of four knights walked across the zebra crossing, walking unhappily because a young guy was helping an old lady to cross the road.

Elandia took out a deerstalker hat and put it on: "Mr. Gongsun, are you willing to provide assistance in this investigation?"

Gongsun Ce was still immersed in fantasies about the life of the theater troupe. Hearing this, he subconsciously replied, "Me? What can I do for you?"

"Situ Yi is a dangerous character, he is moody. If I go to the troupe in person, it may cause unforeseen consequences." Elandia gave him a vivid analogy, "We are all too strong. This is like a primeval jungle The large beasts in the world have their own designated territories, and they will never allow other lords to step in, but they can tolerate those small animals that run around."

What a metaphor for your mother's image!You have been arguing for a long time and hope I can help because Mr. Gongsun, I am harmless to humans and animals like a little white rabbit in the eyes of you group of founders? !After all, I'm also the most powerful person with the most dangerous ability. Deceitful words, no one in the capital of the sky should worry about three points when they see me. How come you Superpeia are going to become fucking pets? !
Gongsun Ce slapped his thigh hard, and just as he was about to say a harsh word, he remembered his embarrassing appearance in Shadow Mist City last night, and his resentment disappeared in an instant.This is indeed the case... He had to use all his strength to deal with the two monsters. The Dawn Knight killed all those messy things with a single sword. Does he have any reason to be stubborn?It's not bad for people to ask for his opinion...

"You are so awesome, you go by yourself." Gongsun Ce said angrily, "If you start fighting, you can't beat him?"

"I think I have a better chance of winning, but our battle may cause the Kingdom of Morton to cease to exist."

The signal light changed to green, and Elandia stepped on the gas pedal to drive fast on the main road, and a car drove abruptly like a sports car. "...I'm stupid!" Gongsun Ce was pushed on the back of the seat by inertia, and the swear words were double amazed at the content of the conversation and the reality. "Can you be a lady, Miss Elandia?!"

"It didn't violate traffic laws."

Your subtext is that you can go faster, right, but is it fucking illegal or not? !What will your colleagues think when you drive the car like a ghost like a Dawn Knight...

Damn it, speaking of it, none of those colleagues are normal. After seeing it, they will probably praise and say "I am worthy of the knight Elandia" and other nonsense!

"Okay, okay, you have a point." Gongsun Ce gritted his teeth and said, "But you asked me, a guest, for an infiltration mission? Why don't you bring a subordinate?!"

Elandia looked calm: "Because of being suspected of maliciously damaging the holy flame armor, my command over the knight troops has been temporarily frozen by Her Majesty the Queen."

"Then your confidant—"

Gongsun Ce closed his mouth halfway through his speech.Her confidant is gone, and her entourage, Jane Diella, was just expelled from the Knights yesterday, and Elandia went through the formalities in person.

He suddenly understood why the knight Yulia said those nosy things, because Elandia is now a polished commander.The military power in her hands is gone, and even her followers are gone.She was the only soldier that Tangtang created the world to use, and she was even sent to be a security guard for him, a high school student.

That's why Yulia said that I'll lead a team to check it out for you, and at worst I'll take care of this superpower for you.But this woman also refused the help of her colleagues, as stubborn as a rock.

"Is it necessary to be so strong?" Gongsun Ce said.He knew he didn't have to explain much, the wise woman could understand.

The Dawn Knight's response was even more rocky than he imagined: "This has nothing to do with my personal attitude. The follow-up investigation on Jane Diella is my private matter, and the Knights should not be used. Knight Yulia is willing to I am very grateful for using my personal time to help, and I can no longer interfere with his normal work."

Gongsun Ce thought to himself, what if I agree to help?Do you pull your face and go to other colleagues to ask if there is any free manpower?Those good people will definitely be willing to lend you their subordinates, and Sarah might even give you a few dogs as extras, but why should you be so miserable?

An awesome World Creation Envoy lives like an idiot, what a fucking idiot.

He reached out to the driver's seat and said reluctantly, "How do I contact you?"

Elandia asked a strange question.

"What kind of hat do you like, Mr. Gongsun?"

"...a military cap or a large-brimmed hat."

Elandia created a black hat with a big brim out of thin air: "Please."

Gongsun Ce put the hat on, and found that it could not be taken off as if it had taken root.After putting on the hat, Dawn Knight's voice sounded directly in his heart: (It can provide communication function, synchronize vision, and provide you with necessary protection)
Gongsun Ce pushed down his glasses: "...Is this your mind weapon or something you rubbed casually?"

"I'm good at crafting objects."

Gongsun Ce nodded slowly, rarely calm down.

The car was quiet for a while, and he heard Elandia say it herself.

"Thank you."

"cut."

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They soon reached the eastern part of the inner city and drove on the bridge connecting the urban area.

A blue river forms a natural boundary between urban areas. Several bridges span the river for vehicles to communicate. The river is frozen due to the cold, and no cruise ships can be seen crossing.The river clearly divides the two urban areas, on one side is the civilized inner city of the upper class, and on the other side is the austere East End of the poor.

This was once a world-renowned slum, a breeding ground for murder, fraud and illegal trade.After entering the 21st century, the public security situation in the East District has been greatly improved compared to the past, but the overall environment here is still far from the inner city.

Most of the buildings are low red-roofed brick houses, and many of the walls are old and peeling off.The planning of the building is dense and even crowded, and all kinds of cables are randomly strung up in the small alleys between the buildings, which block the light together with the clothes to be dried.The East District is like a faded gray old painting. There are also knight squads in white armor and cloaks patrolling here. Their bright armor is compared with the dusty residents. It seems that actors filming a legendary drama have strayed into the set of a historical drama.

Every time Gongsun Ce passed a certain distance, he could see a long queue lined up on the side of the street. He didn't know what they were waiting for.He wanted to ask, but the car had already stopped by the side of the road.

Elandia pulled up the handbrake: "Go straight ahead and you will be there. Mr. Gongsun, please keep calm and cooperate with all his requests that are not excessive."

"What if he pushes his nose to his face?"

"At that time I will deal with him personally."

Gongsun Ce shrugged and got out of the car alone.He walked straight for about ten minutes, and came to a vast green space under the guidance of Elandia.A few large gray tents can be seen in the distance, like a venue rented by a circus, and a large wooden stage stands behind it, reminding him of the vague memories of watching operas in his hometown when he was young.

At the entrance of the green space, there is a small wooden sign that has just been made, with the inscription "Dust Troupe".Many young children were playing around with balloons, and most of them were parents who brought their children to watch the show.Several staff members in funny leather suits put on a pompous show and handed out cheap candies and balloons to tourists.

Gongsun Ce entered the arena among the civilians in the Eastern District. A pale hand stretched out from the side and handed Gongsun Ce a gray balloon.

"Thank you."

Gongsun Ce took it casually and looked sideways.A tall, thin, white-faced man was standing beside him, wearing a strange high crown and a strange smile on his face.

"Young boy, Daoist in black, this worthless gift is not worth opening your mouth to thank you. If this kind of natural kindness is appreciated, it will appear artificial and pale. It's me, a scheming actor, who wants to please you deliberately. You need to know that all encounters are due fate, and all encounters are luck worthy of joy. Therefore, I always firmly believe that, in the face of every arrival Greet those with a smile on their face, whether they mean it or mean it.”

The man in the tall hat smiled and saluted: "I am Situ Yi, the head of the regiment, and you are welcome to come."

(End of this chapter)