Soul of Burning Steel

Controlling Lisa's body, Syndicate frowned and looked around at the huge underground cave shrouded in the light of luminous fungi. With the electromagnetic fine-tuning of muscles, life energy converged, and the focus of the girl's eyes began to shrink and switch at an inhuman speed. In an instant, Lisa's eyes became extraordinary organs comparable to high-precision telescopes under the effect of "electric current push", and could have a panoramic view of everything from near to far.

Current promotion——Actually, it’s not appropriate to use this term now, because in the world of Cronus, Lisa and the Balrog had already pushed the current passed down by Joshua to the extreme and practiced it in Rin A brand-new power has been bred from many experiences in Winterhold. This power can greatly enhance any quality of a person, whether it is hearing, eyesight, or wrist strength. The sense of smell can even smell hundreds of things. All the smells of rice.

Because they planned to give Joshua a surprise, the two of them haven't told Joshua the news yet, and they haven't given this power a name. Now, driven by this enhanced version of electric current, the Syndicate is in this dark underground low-light environment. The Balrog looked at a distance of at least five kilometers, but what shocked the Balrog was that it hadn't seen the end of this underground cavity yet.

"So big?! It seems that it is not an ordinary underground cavity, but it may really be part of the 'underground world' that the adults said!"

A slightly weird girl's voice sounded, and one could see that there was a dark hole on the edge of the underground world that was constantly dropping sand and stones, and the surrounding luminous microbes also dimmed. At the place where it fell, Syndicate looked at the end to no avail, and could only turn its gaze back to the side: "There are fungi, insects, and the ultrasonic waves of bats... There is life here, not just a dead cave."

And just as Syndicate was contemplating and analyzing, with the screeching sound of metal friction, No. 1 gradually stood up. Its lower body was originally turned into a huge shield excavator because of tunnel digging, but now , the silver steel wriggled like a living thing, and re-condensed into a giant body like armor.

"Crack."

As if the sound of some switch being turned on, suddenly, a beam of light like a sharp sword appeared in the underground world, extending towards the dark space in the distance, and the huge one-eyed No. 1 was releasing a dazzling white light at this time, like a searchlight. Generally irradiating the surroundings, it is also scanning the surroundings to observe the situation, but the result is the same as Syndicate's judgment: this is a huge underground world with no end in sight and a certain amount of vitality.

On the upper floors of the rock walls and on the ground, the luminescent microbes were dimmed by the lights of No. 1. Countless cockroaches and centipede-shaped insects sneaked behind the fungi or in the cracks of the rocks, and a large number of bats could be vaguely seen in the distance fleeing from the lights in a panic. Shooting, Syndicate noticed that these bats were smaller than their counterparts living in surface caves, and their skin was not black, but a dry grayish white. There were luminous fungi sticking to the skin of these bats, flashing Shimmers that vary.

And not far away, there is a turbulent underground river. The Balrog sensed that the water flow in this underground river was very fast. It adjusted the focus of its eyes and observed the river itself: "The water quality is poor, there are many suspended particles, and it is relatively turbid, but there are obvious The metal particles of ... are there veins around it?"

Syndicate also found that there were many underground fishes and some kind of strange aquatic organisms in the river. It judged that the river was not a single flow, but a part of a huge underground water cycle.

"Bats prey on insects, insects eat fungi, fungi feed on insects and bat carcasses... plus the underground river not far away, the basic cycle."

Such a thought flashed in her mind, but the red light in Lisa's eyes was gradually fading. Syndicate stretched out her hand, pressed it on her forehead, and said helplessly, "Are you awake?"

And the next moment, as Lisa's movements stiffened for a while, the red light in the girl's eyes completely dissipated, and that somewhat weird tone of common language turned into a smooth complaint: "Ahhh, I'm so dizzy... vomit!"

"Your physical fitness is not that bad, hold back."

In Lisa's body, Syndicate's indifferent voice sounded, and it turned its head to communicate with No. 1 mentally: "We can start preliminary exploration, be careful, there may be intelligent life."

Although it is said that there are only fungi, insects and bats at the edge of the underground world, because of the weak ecological chain, the rumored powerful underground monsters should not appear, but if there are intelligent gray dwarves and dark elves, there are not so many restrictions. The ability to grow fungi and herbs that can survive anywhere underground.

"Okay, I hold back..."

"Sizzling, zinging." (Yes, Mr. Syndicate.)

The first number is also very respectful to the Balrog, mainly because it has sensed a trace of Joshua's steel power from the Balrog's body, and the Balrog's life experience is indeed richer than it. So number one has no psychological barriers.

In fact, from another perspective, the relationship between human beings has nothing to do with it, the steel element. As long as the other party is worth learning, then it will naturally be full of respect.

Because it has been walking in the dwarf gathering place all the year round and has gained experience, No. 1's footsteps did not shake too much. It carried Lisa and Syndicate and walked around slowly. Because of caution, the three of them did not go too far. Instead, they made a semicircular exploration starting from the hole where the three of them fell.

However, the harvest from such a short distance surprised the three of them.

"These symbiosis with the glowing mushrooms, aren't they the long-extinct 'Jilaner Crystal Grass'!"

From the top of No. 1's head down, Lisa followed the continuous grooves on No. 1's body, and came to the ground like a slide. She didn't care that she stepped on groups of glowing microbes like blisters, and the mucus splashed , came directly to a place exuding strange magical fluctuations, the dragon girl opened her eyes wide, looked at the light yellow grass surrounded by fungi like a queen guard, and the texture was like crystal-like luminous grass, exclaimed: " The ancient version of 'Potion of God's Grace', 'Dragon's Blood Potion' and the main ingredients of 'Dragon Slaying Poison'! I didn't expect it to be here!"

Divine Favor Potion and Dragon Blood Potion, one can make a person's body harden and become indestructible in a short period of time, and the other is a precious magic potion that can make a person burst into a powerful force in a short period of time without any side effects. As the name suggests, Dragon Killing Poison is The venom enough to kill giant dragons, these potions are extremely difficult to blend, and the substitute materials are also very precious, so the market price is extremely high. I didn't expect that there are their main materials here.

"Nearly extinct."

In the girl's body, Syndicate reminded: "In the rare plant cultivation room of Winter Castle, there are still a few plants planted in a small piece of land. These plants have too strict requirements for light and magic power concentration...I didn't expect that the luminescent fungus can be naturally Providing the right space for growth is a credit-earning discovery.”

While talking, Syndicate used the mental scan to sense similar magic fluctuations around it, and it was shocked: "Thirty, forty, sixty, ninety...over a hundred!? This is simply a natural Ji Laner Crystal Grass Cultivation Base!"

"Zi Zi, Zi Zi!" (Wait, I sensed a strange mineral!)

On the side, he was stepping down carefully, paying attention not to step on the number one of the cherished magic plant, but suddenly stopped. It used electromagnetic communication to make a pleasant sound: "Zi, zi, zi, zi, zi, zi, zi, zi, zi!" ( Ah, it's pyroxene and silver...and moon crystals!)

The words pyroxene and silver did not attract Lisa and Syndicate, who had taken out a cultivation tank and preserved a Jilaner crystal grass—as long as they brought this wild crystal grass back, they would be able to get At least 750 credits, plus the credit for the discovery, maybe there will be rewards for special contributions!

But after hearing the moonlight crystal, the girl raised her head in an instant, Lisa turned to look at Number One, and said at the same time as the Balrog: "Really!?"

No. 1 didn't reply. It raised its hand and pointed to a piece of ground not far away. Under a surge of magic power, No. 1 pushed away all the soil and rocks in an area through its natural ability to manipulate earth, stone and metal, leaving only Down the veins located deep in the ground.

Those are beautiful crystals embedded in rocks and silver, shining with silver-blue light.

I don't blame the reaction of the two of them, because whether it is pyroxene or silver, there are actually a lot of reserves in the Northland. Although silver is precious, it is also the raw material of currency, but for the Moldavian territory that is not poor, the largest The value may be its good magic power transmission. Needless to say, pyroxene is the cheapest magic material in the world, just a stone that can emit light. Only the purest pyroxene can be used as a large magic light cannon focus core.

But moonlight crystals are different... this kind of rare crystal has been mined out on the surface of the earth, and can only be seen in the underground veins of dwarves. It usually coexists with pyroxene veins. It does not have many functions, but all of them are very important. ——Moonlight crystal is one of the few substances that can store life energy, holy light and magic power at the same time. It has a very high bearing capacity and can be used as the main engine of a large magic machine. It is also the main material of the rune core of advanced magic puppets. It is slightly larger In a magic energy factory, the central control core of its energy transmission system must use moonlight crystals or high-purity glow crystals as raw materials.

"Recently, because all parts of the empire are learning from Moldavia and popularizing the industrialization of magic energy, the original stock of moonlight crystals is quickly running out. The empire even negotiated with several large chambers of commerce in Xishan for imports, but the price of the other party is very high. !"

Because Lisa is a student of Joshua, like everyone in the first team, she often communicates with soldiers through the information terminal, and learned about these things from Joshua's casual chats on weekdays. This is good news for the entire empire!

"Speaking of which, is there any relationship between Crystal Grass and Moonlight Crystal?"

Because around the place where the moonlight crystal vein was discovered, there are many Jilaner crystal grasses, and the names are somewhat similar, so Lisa has some guesses in her heart, but neither the first number nor the syndicate are experts in this field. So it can only mean that it is possible.

"If it's true, then it's another big discovery. Compared to the still-common Moonlight Crystal, the Jilaner Crystal Grass is really priceless."

However, at this point, Lisa, Syndicate and Number One calmed down instead.

"Do you want to continue exploring the distance?"

Syndicate used spiritual communication to say in a deep voice: "We have only explored such a small area of ​​a few kilometers around, and we have gained so much. Whether it is Jilaner Crystal Grass or Moonlight Crystal Lode, it can bring a lot of money. Countless Thousands of credits and special contribution benefits... If we really want to continue to explore the distance, we can continue to go down the river."

Balrog's tone didn't agree to continue exploring, nor did he say to go back immediately. After all, there may be more discoveries in the distance. When they go back and report to the academy, they won't have the first wave of harvest left. But continue to explore But there are also some dangers, although according to the current situation, the danger is very slight.

It's going to let Number One and Lisa decide for themselves

"Zizi...Zizizizizizizizizizizizizizizizi."

(Don't know...but that half mysterious voice in my head is getting louder, and it continues to call me.)

Slightly squatting down, looking down at the dragon girl, the light from No. 1's single eye hit Lisa like a spotlight, but Lisa didn't feel uncomfortable about it. No. 1 said hesitantly: "Zizi, Zizi , zi.” (I want to continue watching. Sister Lisa, how about you?)

"of course."

Contrary to the slightly confused first number, the dragon girl raised her head, her eyes widened, and she looked at the steel giant's bright one-eyed eyes. Lisa said loudly with a righteous face: "Of course I should go back early and share the good news with you." Tell Teacher Joshua!"

Speaking a rather surprising line in a firm tone, Lisa then said in a serious tone that didn't seem to be her age: "Accidentally discovered a mysterious area with many treasures, because of curiosity or greed, So I have been exploring the depths, and then I became crazy and fell into crisis novels... This week alone, Ms. Ying recommended three books with similar routines to me!"

"What's more, don't walk around in an isolated area where you can't contact other people. This is all common sense!"

——What kind of novel is it, how can it become crazy just to explore. Since she fell asleep when she was bored, Syndicate, who didn't read books with the girl, complained silently in her heart.

"Humans live on a small island called ignorance in the dark ocean. This ocean is vast and contains infinite secrets, but we should not sail too far and explore too deep—unless you are strong enough!" Repeated the book For the content, Lisa's tone was a little emotional: "Since I came to the world of Mycroft and read so many exploration novels and horror stories, I, Lisa, have learned a truth-that is, never do it when you are not strong enough. Things that are not in line with your own strength!"

——Don't imitate the tone of adults! Feeling the familiar atmosphere from the girl's words, Syndicate continued to complain in her heart.

"The mysterious voice in No. 1's head, and the ability to shield Mr. Syndicate from your mental scan. You are extremely rich but have no end in sight. The underground world is full of unknowns. As long as you have a little common sense, you will find it unusual... I am not that stupid. , to explore such a dangerous place alone!"

Lisa's expression was very serious, but she could see a trace of cunning inadvertently flashing in the eyes of the dragon girl. She continued to look upright, and said in a natural tone: "What's more, these materials were all found underground in Moldavia. Yes, in other words, it's all the property of Mr. Joshua, we shouldn't be trying to take advantage of it!"

"...Your Excellency must be very pleased." Syndicate was quite speechless, but then it shook its head and smiled wryly: "Well, I actually don't recommend continuing to explore, but I didn't expect you to come up with such a reason... ..."

(However, although the righteous words are too much, Lisa like this is quite cute.)

Running to Number One's feet, Lisa stood on tiptoe and patted the side of the Iron Giant's shoe. She said sincerely: " Number One, just digging holes in the ground can be considered entertainment, but now it's not fun. It's time to pay attention to the danger and not take chances."

"And that voice in your head, it's time to talk to the teacher."

"Zizizi...Zizizi, zizzzizi." (Although I am a little regretful...but I listen to you, I will go to the adults after I go back.)

Hearing the voice of the dragon girl, the steel giant hesitated for a while, then nodded slowly. It stretched out its hand, held the dragon girl in its palm, and placed it on top of its head. Number One stood up, turned around, and walked towards the collapsed hole they came from.

"Boom, boom..." Accompanied by a strong noise, Number One, which was transformed into a shield excavator again, brought Lisa and Syndicate back along the same route.

...

In the silent underground world, the luminescent fungus shone with dim light, and the bats that fled to the distance because of the strong light also began to gradually fly back to their familiar nests, searching for the trace of the huge outsider with ultrasonic waves in surprise.

clatter...

A strange sound sounded from the underground river.

On the surface of the turbulent and turbid underground river, black shadows suddenly appeared. These shadows were huge and deep, as if they would naturally absorb the surrounding light. The shadow swallowed, and only light blue bloodstains could be seen spreading on the river.

Crash, with the sound of water hitting, the shadow emerged from the water, with the help of the surrounding pyroxene and glowing fungi, you can see its real body——

They were huge iron-black 'giant pythons'. The scales of these 'giant pythons' were pitch black, and their eyes shone with light golden light. The leading 'giant python' was chewing an unlucky underground fish. Between sharp teeth rubbing, light blue blood dripped onto the water.

Crash la la la———

The giant pythons slapped the surface of the water. They looked around, as if they were looking for something. After the leader python swallowed the underground fish, it climbed to the river bank and coiled its body up. It opened its golden snake eyes wide and observed Watching the changes in the surrounding space, because of the angle of view, they did not notice the uncoordinated rock wall at the edge of the underground world. Mark of.

So a moment later, after a silent communication, these giant pythons returned to the water and continued to swim along the current towards the distance.

No one knew they were there.

No one knew they had been there.

On the other side of the world, in Sequoia City, Joshua, who was playing fairy cards with Hotaru and Rin in a bar, suddenly received a message.

"What's wrong?"

Lowering his sense of existence and compressing the halo of despair to within one centimeter of his body, Joshua was playing a happy card game with the human alcoholics and dwarves around him who didn't know him. It was rare for Joshua to have fun with everyone I miss my previous life when I played this game with my friends, but Ying pulled the corner of his clothes and told him something happened.

"Let me see……"

Walking out of the crowd and coming to the corner of the bar, Joshua held the silver-haired girl's hand, and through the information terminal in her body and the magic net link in the distance, the soldier understood why the academy was so anxious to contact him in an instant.

"Underground world... In my previous life, I have never heard of such a thing in the underground of the Northland. Where did this guy dug up?"

Saying this to himself, Joshua pondered for a moment, and then said: "Tell them that the exploration mission of the underground caves continues, but there is no rush to explore the underground world for the time being. Seal that passage and wait until I go back to see the situation."

"If there are still people who find the gap connected to this underground space in the future, let them, like Lisa, explore the surroundings and come back immediately."

An underground world that can isolate spiritual and magical detection?

Slightly squinting his eyes, Joshua said softly, "Interesting."

As for the silver-haired girl standing in front of the warrior, Yingying was very familiar with the expression on her master's face at this time, and what it represented.

That means that the soldiers really started to become 'curious'.

Do you think I'm going to die? I won't!

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