The wizard starts by trimming the donkey's hooves

Chapter 142 Should it be placed on the left or the right? (Two chapters in one)

Ren looked around and found that in front of the desks of these staff members, there were actually wooden pencil box-sized vertical table signs, which read 'Non-commissioned officer's exchange', 'Lieutenant's exchange' and a semi-closed window that said 'Campus Officer Exchange'.

Among them, there were two or three people standing in front of the 'Non-commissioned Officer Exchange' window, but there was no one in front of the 'Lieutenant Officer Exchange' window.

Renn didn't hesitate and went straight to the lieutenant redemption window.

When the female staff member at the window saw the obviously young Renn approaching, she was startled for a moment, but still stood up respectfully and said, "My lord, please show me your voucher."

Renn handed the emblem representing the deputy security officer of Goldsmith Town to the girl with a single ponytail.

"please wait."

After the pony-tailed civilian girl took the emblem presented by Ren with both hands, she checked it against the roster on the table.

Soon, the young female staff member became even more surprised and said, "Hello, Mr. Ren, you have a total of 1489 merit points."

"This is your redemption book. You can redeem any item in the book."

"Two bottles of refined black tung oil." Ren said to the pony-tailed civilian girl.

After excluding all those leather armors, chain armors, etc., what is left is the knight's plate armor.

But it was different at the level of lieutenant. There were many more things that could be exchanged, and they could only be exchanged at the military supplies office in the county.

But naturally they are all valuable. For a simple breathing method, the merit points that need to be redeemed are upwards of a thousand.

Huh?
This booklet is so much bigger and thicker.

For example, among the categories of breathing techniques that can be redeemed, Renn was very impressed that in the exchange book for the 'non-commissioned officer' level, there was only a set of breathing techniques called military breathing techniques.

Moreover, if it is damaged in battle, the cost of repairing it can be enough to buy several pairs of ordinary knight plate armor sets.

"Sure enough, my thinking is correct. Backed by the big tree of the empire, as long as my level can be steadily improved, I will be able to obtain more and more resources in the future."

In addition, daily maintenance costs are also a considerable expense.

No wonder, he felt that the effect of black tung oil had weakened during this period, and he was wondering whether he should increase the dosage. It turned out that the key to the problem was here.

Ren thought for a while and decided to use 200 merit points to exchange for a set of wear-resistant chrome knight plate armor. This suit is an eight-piece set and sells for 200 merit points.

Renn nodded and said, "Yes."

Ordinary knight plate armor sets are cheap, in stock, and can be picked up on the spot. But if it is made of rare metal, especially the custom-made knight's plate armor, not only will the customization cost be expensive, but the production cycle will also be long.

Seeing the two 'lieutenants' behind him, Ren couldn't help but smile a little.

After watching it for a while, Ren had a relatively clear understanding of the knight's plate armor.

I saw a dazzling array of armors with different uses and materials.

In contrast, ordinary black tung oil is suitable for levels below knights.

After Ren took it, he saw a few large words written on the cover of the thick book: 'Empire Security and Guard Force Merit Points Exchange Book (Lieutenant Officer)'.

In addition, he also plans to spend a thousand merit points to order a set of advanced knight plate armor, which is made of a special material called water-film steel and is resistant to high temperatures and corrosion.

Since there is refined black tung oil, I naturally want to buy two bottles to use in conjunction with the Giant Bear Breathing Technique practice.

The previous booklet was for 'Non-commissioned Officer', so there weren't many things that could be redeemed, and there was no need to keep it secret. It could be redeemed at the quartermaster of Goldsmith Town.

The main purpose of his visit today was to see if there was any high-end knight plate armor.

But there are two more words 'refined', and the exchange price is more expensive than black tung oil.

This made Renn marvel and at the same time he was even more happy.

These knight armors made of special materials are naturally expensive because they either have super strong defense or can resist special damage, such as fire, acid, etc.

Ordinary black tung oil can be exchanged for 30 points of merit for one bottle, which can last for about a month.

For example, the black tung oil corresponding to Ren's Bear Breathing Technique is in the "Lieutenant" booklet.

Opening the booklet, Ren found that the major categories were not much different from the previous 'Non-commissioned Officer' booklet, but the content in the detailed items was much richer.

"Okay, Lord Ren, I've written it down for you. Do you have anything else you need to redeem?" the girl said respectfully.

Even specific breathing methods and corresponding secret medicines needed for practice can be exchanged.

The price of refined black tung oil is one hundred points of merit for one bottle.

After entering the extraordinary world, the corresponding secret medicine will also be updated accordingly, but refining black tung oil is much more expensive.

After reading the description, Ren suddenly understood!

The other party handed Ren an exchange book the size of an A4 paper and the thickness of a fingernail.

But in the 'Lieutenant' level book, there are many more breathing techniques that can be redeemed, and the number actually reaches seven or eight.

However, if there is no shortage of money, all the above shortcomings will not be shortcomings.

As for Miss Claire, she never thought that she would reach transcendence so quickly, so she never mentioned this aspect. Regarding this point, Renn thought about it for a while and then he understood it.

For example, the 'Giant Bear Breathing Technique' that Ren practiced himself, as well as the 'Shadow Leopard Breathing Technique', 'Running Wolf Breathing Technique' and so on that he had heard of before, are all available here.

So, naturally, Ren turned the page to the armor and armor category.

Refined black tung oil is a product prepared by mixing high-concentration black tung oil with other special drugs. It is suitable for use by formal knights who practice the giant bear breathing method.

Huh?
And refined black tung oil?
Ren narrowed his eyes and saw another secret medicine that matched the giant bear's breathing method.

As for the reason, it is naturally due to the Black Flame Cult.

But in this case, Renne's seemingly 'huge' 1489 merit points are not worth spending.

At this time, there are only 89 points of merit left.

Sure enough, merit (money) is such a thing.

They are both difficult to earn, but extremely easy to spend.

After thinking for a while, Ren said: "A set of chrome knight plate armor."

"Okay, as for the chrome knight plate armor suit, Mr. Ren, which size do you need? Currently, 180, 185, and 190 styles are all in stock in the warehouse. You can get them immediately." The pony-tailed civilian girl asked. road.

"Let's go for the 185 model!" Renn decided to buy a slightly larger one. After all, he was still growing.

Don’t be embarrassed if it’s not big enough after wearing it for less than a month.

As for the expansion of muscles during an explosion, this was taken into consideration when designing the knight's plate armor, so its lining is made of soft and elastic multi-layered lambskin lining.

There is no problem in dealing with the muscle expansion caused by the official knight's 'breaking the limit'.

"Okay, Master Ren." The girl smiled sweetly and recorded the chrome sleeve.

Just when she thought that Ren had finished the exchange, she heard Ren say again: "Additionally, a set of high-end knight plate armor made of water-coated steel was customized."

"Lord Eren, do you want to order a high-level knight armor suit?" the young female staff member confirmed again.

As if they heard the word "customized", the other female staff on the side also glanced over.

Several young people who were exchanging money at the sergeant's window also looked at Ren with envy on their faces.

The other party looked younger than me, so he could exchange it for a high-end customized knight's plate armor suit.

"Yes." Ren nodded and confirmed.

"The estimated ordering time is two months, Lord Ren, can you accept it?"

Ren nodded again.

"Then please come with me. Since it is custom-made, your height, weight and other dimensions need to be measured."

Huh?
Still need measurements?
Well, high-end goods are just different!
Renn followed the pony-tailed civil servant girl to a small independent room nearby, similar to a dressing room.

The pony-tailed clerical girl quickly started taking measurements seriously.

"Sir, please extend your hands."

"Height 180cm, bust 130cm, legs long."

A series of Rennes' physical data were recorded one by one.

After measuring the length of the legs, the half-crouched civil servant girl suddenly blushed, raised her head and asked: "Sir Ren, if you usually put it there, would you like to put it on the left side or the right side?"

Ok?
What left or right?
Ren was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then he followed the civilian girl's gaze and understood in an instant, "Hey, can this be put in the middle?"

"Okay, but you need to make a separate crotch protector. Let me make notes for you." As he said that, taking notes, a blush appeared on the face of the civilian girl.

Somehow, Ren suddenly felt that the civilian girl squatting under him and taking measurements was very attractive, right?

Could it be said that this is caused by the substantial improvement in body functions after becoming extraordinary?

While Ren was being measured in the locker room, he saw two people dressed like city guard officers through the crack in the door and walked into the munitions department hall.

Ren glanced at it casually and then looked away.

Although the City Guards and the Night Watch are both part of the Imperial Guard, they are actually two different lines. Renn has never dealt with the City Guards, so naturally he won't pay special attention to them.

The other two seemed to be waiting for something, not in a hurry, and were chatting at the moment.

"Zelko, have you heard? The relationship between the Empire and the Federation seems to be a bit tense recently, and the Imperial Navy has been mobilized a bit frequently."

"Is this happening? This is the first time I've heard of it." The young man named Zelko said, seemingly disapprovingly.

After all, this kind of news happens not only ten but also eight times a year, but none of it is true.

"My nephew was originally stationed at Lancaster Naval Base, but now he has been transferred to our county. I also heard what he said." The middle-aged officer didn't quite believe him when he saw the other party, and then added, Try to increase your persuasiveness.

"Huh? If the news comes from an insider of the Imperial Navy, the credibility is quite high." The young man named Zelko, with an obviously serious expression, said after thinking for a moment.

Although Ren was far away from the two of them, his keen senses could clearly hear the content of the chat between the two.

federal?

Is it the Eagle Federation across the sea?

Tensions? Is there going to be a war?
Not so much
After thinking about it for a while, Ren discovered that in the event of a war, Meist County would still be very dangerous, because a large area of ​​Meist County is close to the sea, such as Fishing Port Town, which is close to the sea.

He had heard before that Kuzma, the former Sheriff of Goldshire, was transferred there.

When Ren and the Mawei civilian girl walked out of the locker room, the two city guard officers immediately stopped chatting, as if they didn't want Ren and others to hear the relevant news.

Ren returned to the service window and waited for the clerical girl to record it for him.

At this time, when he was free, he once again flipped through the exchange book.

When he saw the categories of potions, he paused, picked one at random and started reading.

Giant Power Potion: Combat potion, after drinking it, will most likely increase the user's strength by about 10 to 20% in a short period of time. The duration and effect vary greatly depending on the user's physique and limit-breaking degree.

(Note: There are sequelae such as muscle soreness, which may last for several hours.)
Constitution potion: A training auxiliary potion. After continuous consumption for a week, the user's physique will be improved to a certain extent. The degree of increase varies from person to person, but is generally about 10%.

(Note: The combat medicine produced by the Munster Provincial Branch of the Royal Apothecary Society is trustworthy.)
It seems that the profession of pharmacist is really popular everywhere.

Immediately, Renn thought of the recipes in the 'Beast Taming Diary'.

He already has the extraordinary profession of Wizard Apprentice (Extraordinary), and is now trying to make the recipes in the 'Beast Taming Diary'.

Now the raw materials are not easy to deal with.

It seems that I have to ask Baroness Crowley later about the location of the 'Bat Fair'.

As long as the materials are available, it would not be difficult for him to improve in potion making.

At this time, Ren, who continued to turn back, saw the item of violent beast meat.

Soon he saw the violent bear meat that he had eaten once before.

Violent bear meat: ferocious beast meat, rich in energy, long-term consumption can slightly improve physical fitness and strength.

Although Hamilton had previously advised Renn not to exchange for ferocious beast meat, Renn thought about it for a while, and now the situation is different.

After thinking about it, Ren said to the pony-tailed civil servant girl: "Another hundred pounds of bear meat."

"Okay, one hundred pounds of violent bear meat requires 50 points of merit. I will deduct it for you."

"Sir, please tell me if this hundred pounds of bear meat will be delivered directly to your home or can you take it away now?" asked the pony-tailed civil servant girl.

At this time, the usefulness of having a carriage with you becomes apparent.

"Just take it away."

"Okay, my lord."

After such a trip, Renn's merit points were only 39 points, which was regarded as "one day back before liberation".
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When leaving the munitions office, Renne had already put on a brand new chrome knight's plate armor in the locker room in advance.

The silver-gray armor looks much better than the original plate armor.

The one hundred pounds of violent bear meat and plate armor were placed directly on the carriage by Ren.

When Wren returned to the Crowley family mansion, he met Jenny and her best friend Agatha as soon as they entered the door.

The beautiful eyes of the two noble ladies suddenly lit up.

"Sir Ren, your brand new knight armor is so handsome!" Jenny couldn't help but praise.

"Thank you!" Hearing the girl's praise, Ren was naturally in a good mood.

"By the way, Sir Ren, this is my best friend Agatha Wiggins, the beloved daughter of Baron Wiggins." Jenny introduced.

"Agatha, I don't need to introduce Mr. Ren to you anymore. You have already seen Mr. Ren's heroic appearance on the training ground this morning." Jenny said with a smile.

"Hello, Miss Agatha." Ren said hello with a smile.

The Miss Agatha in front of me has some small freckles on her nose, but they do not affect her beauty. Instead, she gives people a lively and cheerful feeling.

"Hello, Sir Ren." Agatha's pretty face blushed slightly and she gave a ladylike salute to Ren.

"By the way, Sir Ren, regarding the 'Bat Market' you asked me about last time, it seems that my best friend knows where it is."

"Oh? Really? That's great!" Renn raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but look happy.

However, Renn thought about it and took a closer look at Jenny's best friend. It seemed that she was not a simple noble lady.

Just as Ren was making some guesses, Agatha quickly waved her hand to deny it and said, "Sir Ren, don't listen to Jenny's nonsense. I just think this place is familiar to me."

"I just heard my consultant mention the 'Bat Fair' accidentally before. It seems to be near Frank's Tavern in the county town. However, I don't know exactly where it is."

"Miss Agatha is too polite. Even so, she helped me a lot." Ren suddenly realized that this was the case.

Just now, he thought that this Miss Agatha was also a 'fellow-minded person'.

Now it seems that it shouldn't be.

"Your Excellency Ren, do you need me to ask more clearly?" Agatha glanced at Ren with her big watery eyes and asked.

"Thank you, Miss Agatha, but there's no need to bother. I think since I've determined the general range, I should be able to find it." Ren declined politely.

After all, his mental power has reached 17 points, and his perception can be said to be very sharp.

If the range is locked at a few hundred meters near Frank's Tavern, Renn believes that he can probably find it.

"Sir Ren, shall we two go with you?"

Renn naturally disagreed and said: "Miss Jenny, the 'Bat Market' is not suitable for noble ladies to go to, and I am just curious and want to take a look."

Hearing Ren's answer, both Jenny and Agatha were a little disappointed.

So, after agreeing to return before evening, Renn put on a large black robe and rode the Crowley family's carriage to Frank's Tavern.

The carriage drove for about twenty minutes, and Ren arrived at the door of Frank's Tavern.

Renn took a moment to observe through the carriage window.

This is a street with relatively dense traffic.

Bustling pedestrians and various hawking sounds could be heard constantly. Many civilians, mercenaries and other people from various professions were coming in and out of Frank's Tavern, which looked quite lively.

After letting the carriage park nearby, Ren decided to search near Frank's Tavern first.

Renn, who was dressed in a black robe, put on his hood, quickly got out of the car, and began to search carefully with the tavern as the center.

After searching a large circle around Frank's Tavern, Ren discovered that it seemed that his thinking was a bit simplistic.

Although his mental power is very high and his perception is very keen, he is also very susceptible to being disturbed by various noises and odors. This area is a civilian area with dense and noisy people, and the sanitary conditions are also very poor.

Half an hour passed, and Renn still hadn't found the so-called 'Bat Market'.

This couldn't help but make Renn feel a little disappointed.

"It seems that we can only come back tomorrow."

However, after looking at the flow of people coming in and out of Frank's Tavern, after thinking about it, Ren decided to sit inside the pub to see if he could glean any useful information.

After all, generally speaking, taverns are places where news is transmitted relatively quickly.

As Ren walked toward the tavern, he whispered softly: "Bat market, bats."

Suddenly, a flash of light flashed across Ren's mind.

Yup!

bat!

Could it be that the bat is a sign or symbol of this market or something?

It seemed that in the alley he had just passed, there was a closed shop with a bat pattern on its sign.

So, Ren immediately turned around and walked quickly towards the alley where he was just now.

Sure enough, as soon as he entered the alley, Ren saw a slightly obscure bat pattern on the iron sign of a shop deep in the alley.

Ren was delighted and stepped forward to examine it carefully.

I saw the signboard of the shop saying 'Lilith's Divination Shop'. Although it was daytime, the iron door was locked and it seemed that it didn't want to open for business.

Could it be that this is a shop that only opens at night?

After thinking about it, Ren decided to knock on the door and ask, because in his mind, this was the only store with a bat logo nearby.

However, as Renn took a step forward, he instantly realized something was wrong!
Renn seemed to have entered a bubble. After a layer of ripples flashed through, he disappeared into the alley.

At this time, there was a huge difference between what Ren saw in front of him and what he saw from outside.

From the outside, it looks like a small fortune-telling shop with the door closed, but once you walk in, you find that it turns out to be a secret market!

Apparently, this is the 'Bat Bazaar'.

What Ren saw just now should be a kind of illusion formation or a 'deception method' such as witchcraft.

In addition, this seems to be an open market. It is not guarded by special personnel as Ren imagined at the beginning, or you need to recite a certain incantation or know a certain password to enter.

Instead, it was very easy to get in.

This immediately gave Renn the feeling of "people have been searching for him for thousands of times, but that person is in the dim light".

Seeing this scene in front of him, Ren was in a great mood!
Moreover, Ren increasingly felt that this trip to the county was the right one. Perhaps, the Crowley family was really his lucky star.

Soon, Ren squinted his eyes and looked carefully.

At first glance, there is not much difference between the Bat Market and the ordinary markets outside.

However, if you observe carefully, you will find a big difference. Like Ren, most of the pedestrians here wear hoods, as if they don't want others to know their origins or identities.

Secondly, in the Bat Market, although there are many people, the noise is very small, and the conversations between people are very soft, as if they don't want others to hear the conversation.

This made Ren frown.

If that were the case, it wouldn't be very friendly to a newcomer like him.

(End of this chapter)