Yi Chen first returned to the Candle and Doll Shop and told the boss about the Duke's olive branch.
The boss was stunned at first, then his mouth in the middle of his face began to laugh uncontrollably, taking it as a joke. He even suspected that Yi Chen had some intention and became wary.
It was not until Yi Chen showed the "Mark of Transaction" on the back of his hand that the boss reluctantly believed part of it, and immediately closed the shop and went to the Duke's Chamber of Commerce together.
There is no need for any procedures, because the names are personally called. The boss only needs to sign a long-term contract and then he will be branded with a "transaction seal" of another color, representing the Chamber of Commerce employee.
At this moment,
A new luster appeared in the boss' eyes, which had been dull for many years. The dream that was only a flame in the past was rekindled. He was granted an independent studio in the Chamber of Commerce and was allowed to use public materials related to candle dolls. If he could develop a candle doll that the Duke would find interesting, he would be given higher-level material usage rights.
As a token of gratitude, any candle doll-related services in his store will be free to Yi Chen for life.
The boss also took the initiative to mention replacing the best candle doll currently in the store, but Yi Chen bluntly refused.
"In my opinion, this is the best. Boss, just pursue your dream. I may add some more things to this candle doll in the future, and I will have to trouble you then."
The boss became even more curious. “What’s so good about this thing? Why can’t I see it myself? It’s obviously broken and I even used low-quality adhesive to repair it, which is a blasphemy to such a work of art.”
"My eyes are better and I can see how she looked when she was first made. The effort you put into her should be more than all the high-end candle dolls in your store. This is enough."
Farewell, boss.
As a high-quality customer of the Duke, Yi Chen also enjoys free accommodation within the Chamber of Commerce.
They were also led by employees with golden masks and placed in a human-style hotel. The entire hotel had been gilded by the Chamber of Commerce, and even the faint light from the City of Lights could not be projected into it, thus ensuring personal privacy.
Except for high-quality customers like Yi Chen, ordinary customers need to pay for their stay, starting at five hundred ancient coins a day.
In addition, Yi Chen also discovered something very interesting.
Whether it is the hotel staff,
Or the servants wandering around the Chamber of Commerce district,
Or some Chamber of Commerce staff who are responsible for logistics maintenance or even cleaning all wear the same golden mask,
Although their bodies are different, the aura emanating from their masks is exactly the same.
The room is a first-class suite on the top floor of the hotel, with the best lighting and visibility, and a panoramic view of the entire East District business district.
After briefly explaining some precautions, the Golden Mask placed his palms on his chest and bowed deeply.
"If you need any help, please feel free to shout the word 'Golden Mask'. I will rush to serve you as soon as possible. I hope you can get the best experience during the duration of the Chamber of Commerce. If there is nothing else, I will not disturb you."
"etc."
"What is it, Mr. William?"
"Excuse me, are all those wearing golden masks in the Chamber of Commerce area your clones? What is your identity in the Chamber of Commerce?"
"It's not a clone. The people wearing the golden mask are all me... I am the "Duke's Left Hand". As I said just now, just call me the Golden Mask."
This made Yi Chen curious, and he continued to ask: "Is the "Duke's right hand" the silver mask?"
"You are right, it is the Silver Mask.
He usually does not show up directly, but hides in various corners of the Chamber of Commerce, secretly observing all visitors and guessing their motives. If he finds "criminals" with strange behavior, he can usually solve them quietly before anything happens.
He will only reveal his true identity when the Chamber of Commerce is in serious trouble... He is dangerous, but as a respected and valuable customer, he will not target you."
"Well, please remind me before the auction starts."
"no problem."
The door was locked, and the rest was Yi Chen's private time.
“This golden mask should at least have a silver frame, as if once you put it on, you will be assimilated into the other person’s body.
Phew~ With this kind of person around, I can do things with peace of mind. Finally, I don’t have to be exposed to Wei Guang’s surveillance, so let’s start educating him!”
Yi Chen brought two leather chairs and sat opposite Zhuou.
As the candle continued to burn, the wax would drip down from the empty eye sockets every once in a while, or solidify around the eye sockets, so she would take out a worn-out oil-absorbing cloth and wipe her face regularly every minute.
If we ignore the characteristics of "no eyeballs", "exposed cervical vertebrae" and "traces of doll assembly", this candle doll still looks very delicate.
Card~
As Yi Chen moved his third cervical vertebra, the "lighting mode" was activated and a white candle rose above his head.
The next indoctrination is different. The previous indoctrination was to defeat the opponent in battle and quickly imprint the mind.
This time, the puppet originally belonged to Yi Chen himself.
He will carry out a more detailed and more specific one-on-one teaching.
"If I guess correctly, this white candle, which is the power core of the puppet,
The whole, living brain should be immersed in a special wax oil, immersed for a long time and heated to a certain temperature, so that the brain is completely dissolved in it.
Due to the affinity of wax oil to the brain and the characteristics of the candle puppet master's disease, the dissolved brain still retains its biological characteristics, functions and consciousness.
Finally, through a certain "manufacturing" process, such a white candle brain is obtained.
No wonder there are only less than twenty candle puppet masters in such a huge lantern city. It is indeed difficult to master this process perfectly. I estimate that some candle puppet masters may have used thousands of brains to feed their own skills.
The old world is really interesting..."
As a lunatic, Yi Chen was extremely excited when he saw the essence of this new technology.
Ka~ He opened his skull and used his fingers to press the black epileptic brain that was inflamed and itchy due to excitement.
This moment is not only face-to-face, but also a brain-to-brain state.
Yi Chen activated the brain tissue throughout his muscles, raising his physical precision to an unprecedented level. At the same time, he allowed Little Grape to combine and opened a gray eye between his brows, completely focusing on and locking onto the white candle in front of him.
At this moment, he will become an engraver, and use his sharp index finger to carve a pattern between the white candles.
As the ancient characters are carefully carved on the surface of the white candle,
The candlelight flickered during this process, and the candle doll's body began to twitch mechanically.
As the final stroke is formed,
The impeccable, twisting black and crazy words were successfully imprinted on the surface of the white candle, like a beautiful brain worm with an independent life, which twisted for a while and then drilled into the depths of the white candle.
The candle doll was scattered, and the consciousness sealed by the wax was reintegrated and restored under the influence of the word "epilepsy".
A strong desire for knowledge is also given.
Get up,
Holding the skirt with both hands,
Kneeling and bowing,
"teacher!"
"May I have your name."
"Teacher, you can just call me "Thirteen". Is there anything I can help you with?"
"Try to adjust yourself first and tell me which parts of your body are uncomfortable or need replacement parts. Then follow me to the auction, maybe you can find something suitable for you."
"Teacher, if possible, could you buy me some books about candle puppets? I want to learn more about myself."
"Okay, I'll get you a few copies after the auction."
"Thank you, teacher."