In the evening, at the market, Elsa, who was playing crazy, was caught by Elder Caligula's servant and took her home to take a bath.
"Bye big dog!"
Elsa sat on the man's shoulder, reluctantly saying goodbye to the friend she just met today.
The dirty boy known as Big Dog also imitated her and waved his hands, with snot leaving his face when he giggled, and his voice was vague and hoarse.
He squatted on the ground and stared blankly at the girl gradually disappearing into the distance, his eyes became sad, and he let out a sad whine in his throat.
A palm pressed on his shoulder, took out a handkerchief, and carefully wiped his nose.
"Casper, did you have fun?"
Torre knelt down and looked at him, watching the girl leave with him, holding his hand: "Go back, let's come and play with her next time, okay?"
Casper looked at him confused, seemed to understand what he meant, and laughed happily.
He followed his brother step by step.
Disappear into the crowd.
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Just before closing the stall, the customer Ye Qingxuan had been waiting for finally arrived.
"Yo."
Ye Qingxuan raised his eyes from the recliner: "It's only the third day and you're here? You're more restless than I thought."
Colt sat opposite him expressionlessly, and the two looked at each other across the messy swords on the stall. Their eyes seemed to be filled with iron, and there was a faint chill when they rubbed against each other.
"When are you going to do it?" Colt asked coldly.
"If there's no problem, you can wait until the trial is over."
Ye Qingxuan whistled: "Anyway, I was deceived by an unreliable guy. I didn't think about getting the blessing of the 'Emperor' at first. The ancient information obtained here has been enough for me to study for several years. I got five or six awards and medals from the Holy City. As a scholar, what else am I dissatisfied with?"
"really."
Hearing what he said, Colt raised his eyebrows: "Caligula gave you the information. That guy, I spent so many resources and money to finally see him, but he said to me: Information on the ancient history of Mulus has been lost..."
"Sometimes, this kind of thing depends on fate."
Ye Qingxuan just smiled slightly: "What else do you have to do? If there is nothing else, I will close the stall and go home."
The boy's words made Colt's expression darken again.
"Forget it, there is nothing to hide now."
He said simply: "How about joining forces temporarily? This is a matter of mutual benefit."
"Except for the addition of the word 'temporarily', your words seem to be just repeating what you said to me a few days ago."
Ye Qingxuan crossed his legs and said "I'm not in a hurry": "Although it seems a little more frank with one more word, do you really think it is possible for the two of us to join forces to break the restriction of the 'Gate of Hades'? "
"Although the Gate of Hades is powerful, it was the result of hundreds of years ago. Today, the theory is outdated. As long as everyone joins hands, it may not be impossible to crack it."
"Everyone?"
"Yes, everyone."
Colt said calmly: "All the trialists now understand that if the door cannot be opened, any fight is meaningless, so they decided to join forces temporarily."
Ye Qingxuan shook his head: "You also understand that in the excavation of ancient ruins, the number of people is meaningless. There are only three or five that can really make a difference. In Romulus, there are not many enlightenment musicians in the first place. Let’s face it, the only people who are good at interpretation are you and me. As a work that spans multiple factions, Gates of Hades itself is a strategic defense facility. Two people, let alone cracking it, can even break the shell and access alchemy Even the matrix can't do it. When the time comes, if you can't steal the chicken, it will be bad if you throw all your capital into it."
Hearing his words, Colt just smiled, took out a dagger from his arms, and showed Ye Qingxuan the music engraved on it: "What if we add this?"
Ye Qingxuan's eyes fell on the dagger in his hand, and his pupils couldn't help but shrink.
"'Contrary'?"
"Yes, 'opposition'."
Colt stroked the blunt edge of the dagger and tapped the spine lightly, causing the sword to tremble and make a harsh noise.
This is a "probe" created by the ancient revelation school to target the large barriers in the ruins. Although it looks like a short sword, it is actually a rare interpretation alchemy equipment.
Use counter-tune to destroy music theory, directly break through any blockage of the defense matrix, and let the musician's feelings go straight to the core.
The method of casting has been lost, and there are only six surviving counters.
And this is one of them.
Ye Qingxuan pondered for a moment and shook his head: "Although it is there, destroying the outer defensive matrix is not a problem. But it is not enough if there are only two of us."
"And me?"
A voice sounded from behind Ye Qingxuan. It was only then that Ye Qingxuan noticed someone walking towards him. The visitor obviously had no intention of provoking. He stopped five steps away and stood still.
"Tore?"
Ye Qingxuan recognized this musician who he had met once in the underground palace, and the feeling on his body was as close as a touch, and it became clear.
"So you are a discipline musician?"
Torre nodded slightly.
Ye Qingxuan finally understood why Colt had so much confidence.
Among the seven factions, the Forbidden School itself is best at music theory control, and Torre has also advanced to the Discipline Musician, who is the best at countering music among all the Forbidden factions.
With him, the three of them joining forces, plus the assistance of the others, it may not be impossible to crack it.
Seeing Ye Qingxuan's thoughtful look, Colt nodded slightly: "How is it? What do you think?"
"How high is the success rate if three people join forces?"
Ye Qingxuan raised his head and asked, "You must have calculated it."
"Fifty percent."
Colt said calmly: "In the worst case scenario, the Gate of Hades will self-destruct and our entire army will be annihilated."
Ye Qingxuan was stunned and his pupils narrowed: "Have you told the other participants?"
Colt looked up at him and smiled.
Ye Qingxuan understood what he meant and took a breath of air.
"Don't you hate gambling?"
"Even the most rational person will occasionally long to hear the sound of dice. What's more, I have a reason to bet."
Colt stared at him, his eyes were dark, like two deep caves, and darkness was swirling: "Ye Qingxuan, this is the first time in my life that I pray for help from others, and it is also the last time. Don't let me down. If you If it's like what I said, '50% guarantee of victory', then why should I hesitate any longer?"
"Hesitation? I'm the best at gambling on my life, so I never need to hesitate. All I need is an estimate."
Ye Qingxuan paused, raised his eyes, stared at him, and smiled meaningfully.
"Colt, since you are willing to bet, what price are you willing to pay in order to get this 'sure win' from me?"
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The next day, early morning.
Outside the mine, Colt stood silently in front of the crack, staring into the darkness below.
He seemed to be deep in thought, but his pupils were not without focus, but penetrated straight and firmly into the darkness. Wherever he passed, the darkness was disturbed, and the outline behind him was faintly revealed.
There, the heart beats loudly, all disguises are revealed slowly and surely, and there are no more secrets.
The light danced, faintly interweaving the prototypes of huge mines and underground palaces. But the sharp-edged underground palace seems to be just the tip of the iceberg, stubbornly hiding most of the body in the deep darkness.
The gates of Hades cut off any detection and obstruction.
After trying again for a long time, Colt looked away in disappointment and no longer wasted his energy.
Behind him, a burly man wearing iron armor walked slowly.
Countless musical notes are engraved on that ferocious armor, and when they rub against each other, a low and sonorous sound bursts out. The only thing exposed about the burly man was his face, which was also covered with strange tattoos. He looked gloomy and ferocious, and his eyes at this moment were full of resentment and anxiety.
Around him, the dust ignited, turning into fiery sparks that lit up the dark streets before dawn.
"It's rare for you to get up so early, Grant."
Colt looked back at his teammates and said calmly, "Is something wrong?"
Grant's expression was gloomy and he asked directly: "Did you give that Eastern brat priority for exploration?"
"right."
Colt nodded: "After the door to Hades is opened, they have the right to choose three items in the underground palace."
"Why!"
Grant suppressed his anger, took a step forward, looked down at Colt, who was a head shorter than himself, and said word by word: "I need an explanation, Colt."
Colt looked at him calmly: "I said, listen to me about matters in the team. I know many people are dissatisfied with this matter, but there is no room for negotiation."
"Why did we work so hard to get picked first by another person?"
"Because without his words, your efforts will be fruitless."
Colt glanced at him and said in an admonishing tone: "Glen, there are so many people around the world who work hard, but only a few get rewards. Being able to get a reward for your efforts is already a blessing. You are so proud of me. But here, the geniuses from all over the West are gathered here, so why do you want to be rewarded for your efforts?"
Grant's teeth rubbed together and he made a hoarse sound like gold and iron:
"Without us, he is nothing!"
"You care about what you can get in it, but he doesn't care."
Colt said calmly: "The posture he put up was just to sell his ability at a price. The longer it takes, the more benefits he can get. Orientals say, 'He who is willing takes the bait', All those who want to obtain the imperial crown need him to open the door for themselves."
Grant's eyes narrowed, and a cold light flashed: "After opening the door, he will be useless, right?"
"I advise you not to have any ideas you shouldn't have."
Colt glanced at him and sneered: "Do you think you and Gavin can be compared?"