Chapter 227: 233. Chapter 233: Truly Hardcore to the End

233. Chapter 233: Truly Hardcore to the End

"I like it!"

Lin Ke really liked this gift too much.

He had seen the power of the Annihilation Cannon with his own eyes; although it couldn't compare to the Annihilation Light, it was only inferior to the Annihilation Light.

Among the attack-type Wizard Artifacts he had come into contact with, the Annihilation Cannon was already in the top two in terms of power.

If he had to say there was a disadvantage, then the only disadvantage was that it consumed too many Magic Stones to use.

Scratching his head, while happy, he was also somewhat worried in his heart about how to develop financial resources.

"As long as you like it, this time I was able to regain the hope of promoting to Sage, you contributed a lot, this is my thank-you gift."

Wizard Cody showed a happy smile on his face, without the serious feeling of being straight-faced and expressionless as before.

The Transformation Period is truly a magical stage.

It allows Wizards to face their true selves, and also allows the outside world to see the true side of Wizards.

Only by being true can one resonate.

"Thank you, Wizard Cody."

Lin Ke accepted this gift calmly, but he still needed to be polite.

Immediately, he didn't act coy and directly took out the "Sky Shuttle."

Commanding the maintenance intelligent puppet and related equipment that came with the interstellar warship, he dismantled the original main gun of the latest "Hummingbird" class interstellar warship and installed the Annihilation Cannon.

This Annihilation Cannon was clearly adjusted in size and related parameters according to the specifications of the "Hummingbird" class.

Installing it, it was a perfect fit, with no compatibility issues at all.

Wizard Cody watched this process and then reminded: "After using the Magic Stones, dismantle them in time and put them into the energy storage device, and let them bask in the sun more to replenish the 'Magic Power'."

"Energy storage device?"

This was the first time Lin Ke had heard of the existence of this thing.

"You don't know?"

Wizard Cody asked suspiciously, "After you received the interstellar warship, didn't you see the relevant instructions?"

"No."

Lin Ke shook his head.

Wizard Cody pondered for a moment, had an inference, and said:

"This might be related to your promotion time being too short and your channels for accessing information not being wide enough.

The energy storage device is an energy conversion Wizard Artifact necessary for interstellar travel, which can absorb the radiation emitted by stars in the universe, fill it into the Magic Stones that have run out of magic power, and convert it into special magic power that Wizards cannot use directly but can supply the warship as power."

Lin Ke understood as soon as he heard it.

So Wizards had long ago set their sights on "solar energy" and started using clean energy.

He had just been thinking, with so many interstellar warships burning Magic Stones, even if they possessed many resource worlds, the Magic Stone mines of the Wizard World would have a day when they were dug out.

It turned out that the power source of interstellar warships was more "solar energy."

Then, why use Magic Stones at the beginning?

Lin Ke felt suspicious and asked along the way.

Wizard Cody explained: "Because the warship needs a process of adaptation, after sailing in the universe for a period of time, contacting and adapting to the complex cosmic rays, then replacing it with Magic Stones that have been stored by the energy storage device, it is not easy to have problems, and it can also extend the service life of the warship."

"Got it."

Lin Ke understood somewhat, intuitively feeling that the reason wasn't that simple.

But he didn't want to delve into it; digging deeper into the reasons would mean crazily gnawing on the knowledge of Alchemy.

Time wasn't enough.

At this time, the Annihilation Cannon had been completely installed, and the original main gun had been transported to the warehouse and sealed.

Having a spare main gun, even if the power wasn't enough, there was still a backup.

Maybe it could come in handy at some point.

Putting away the upgraded "Sky Shuttle," Lin Ke asked: "Then where should I go to buy an energy storage device?"

Wizard Cody replied: "You can just contact the manufacturer that produces the 'Hummingbird' class interstellar warship directly; logically speaking, they should have taken the initiative to contact you. There must have been some slip-up in the middle process, so that until now, you haven't received contact."

Hmm...

Lin Ke discovered the second change in Wizard Cody after entering the Transformation Period.

The way of speaking, the length of speaking, compared to the previous silence, had changed too much.

Thanking Wizard Cody, Lin Ke pondered asking the warship manufacturer when he went back, to configure the energy storage device early, and utilize the Magic Stones that had run out of magic power when he test-drove the "Sky Shuttle" some time ago.

"Oh right, there's a piece of news, notifying you in advance."

Wizard Cody turned around to go back to the car, walked a few steps, then stopped again, and said solemnly, "After some time, the Academy will organize a few teams to participate in a competition, if you have time, you can prepare in advance."

"Competition? What competition?"

Lin Ke was truly completely unaware of this competition that had suddenly popped up this time.

"A competition between several Wizard organizations in the Michelle District, the level is limited to Level 1 Official Wizards. The competition results determine the ranking of several Wizard organizations, and this ranking is related to the resource tilt of the Supreme Council. It was just decided, and the news hasn't been announced yet, I'm telling you in advance so you can have some preparation."

"Ranking? What ranking? Why limited to Level 1 Official Wizards?"

"This is a competition to test the hematopoietic ability of Wizard organizations, looking at the education quality of each Wizard organization. So the level is limited to Level 1 Official Wizards, and the lower the average age of the participating teams, the easier it is to get policy care in the competition."

"Is that so."

After listening to Wizard Cody's explanation, Lin Ke had a vague preliminary understanding of this competition he hadn't heard any wind of before.

This was of a similar nature to competitions like the Olympiad and the "Challenge Cup" in his previous life.

What is reflected on the surface is the ability of the participating students, but what is reflected in essence is the education quality of the Academy.

Thinking about it this way, the logic was clear.

Wizard Cody emphasized again at this time: "You must attach importance to this matter. Counting it up, you are the fastest promoted apprentice in the Academy in the last few hundred years. Your subsequent performance has also been very excellent. Regardless of whether you have this willingness or how strong the willingness is, the Academy will send you to participate. Rather than being passively integrated into other teams, it is better to form a team yourself."

"Team?"

Lin Ke grasped a key point and asked, "Could it be that this competition is divided into individual competitions and team competitions?"

"Of course."

Wizard Cody nodded, affirming Lin Ke's question, "Great power belongs to oneself, Wizards conquer the heavens, looking at both the individual and the team. A very normal setting."

After saying these things, Wizard Cody took a step again and walked toward his car.

As the director of the Academy's Enforcement Department, the news he could know in advance was certainly more than this.

However, what could be revealed in advance was only this much.

If he kept talking, that group of old immortals in the Academy would come to trouble him.

Flowers in a greenhouse cannot withstand the ravages of wind and rain.

An environment that is too gentle cannot cultivate the tough "thugs" that the old immortals want.

Lin Ke could understand Wizard Cody's concerns very well, didn't ask further about related matters, got into the "Phantom Coupe" himself, and left the West District.

The two parted ways halfway, one returning to the Academy to work, the other returning to the Grande Potion Shop.

Not long after, Lin Ke arrived at his own shop which had already opened.

Today really had many surprises.

Just walking into the front hall, an acquaintance appeared in front of Lin Ke.

"Something up?"

Looking at Mina Havcheck, who had a tangled and hesitant look on her face, Lin Ke asked while signaling her to walk to the guest area.

Sitting down on a soft chair, Lin Ke signaled a shopping guide to send over two cups of specialty tea for guests, and then said: "Since you've already found me, then just say what you have to say, no need to hide it."

Mo Li had once mentioned proactively that she had asked Mina to do a few things, and the results were quite good.

She sighed that Mina was a natural hand at intelligence, but unfortunately always made the wrong choices and took the wrong path.

Lin Ke inferred that Mina suddenly coming to find him today was probably because she had made some new choices and wanted to correct the mistakes she had made in the past.

Sure enough, after Mina took a deep breath, her voice was slightly nervous: "I want to follow you."

"Want what? Speak clearly."

Lin Ke took a light sip of green tea, feeling the fragrance of the tea in his mouth and the sweetness after the bitterness, and said faintly.

Mina went all out; having taken the first step, she was no longer nervous and regained her composure. She picked up the milk tea that was becoming increasingly popular in the Grande Potion Shop and was also being sold in the South and West Districts of Rivose City, and took a sip.

She said slowly: "I want to work for you. I've observed that you are currently missing a capable subordinate in intelligence; Big Sister Mo Li is not suitable for these things, and Betty can't do these things. As long as you are willing to accept me, I will definitely be able to lay out the intelligence channels of 'Do Whatever Is Free' better."

Lin Ke pondered for a moment and asked: "Give me a reason to convince me to keep you, and the treatment you want."

Mina's spirit lifted, knowing there was a chance, and immediately said: "The reason is that I found out about a matter that is about to be unfavorable to you, and 'Do Whatever Is Free' doesn't have any news about this aspect yet. The treatment is very simple, whatever others take, I take."

After a pause, Mina emphasized: "In addition, you are not allowed to interfere with my private life in any form!"

Lin Ke drank the green tea in the cup in one gulp and left a sentence: "I agree in principle, but for specific matters, go talk to Mo Li, she is in charge of all affairs of 'Do Whatever Is Free'."

In this sentence, Lin Ke deliberately used "Do Whatever Is Free" as the subject, not himself.

Explicitly telling Mina that he personally didn't need Mina's service.

Mina should more become a member of "Do Whatever Is Free," and then contribute and seek profit for the organization and herself.

There was a big difference here.

"Okay, no problem!"

Mina stood up with a swoosh, her voice quite loud.

Causing the few scattered customers in the shop to turn their heads to pay attention.

Lin Ke didn't care about this small gaffe and walked into the stairwell, heading toward the laboratory on the second floor.

Mina breathed a sigh of relief; as long as he didn't pursue it, it was fine.

Immediately, she left the Grande Potion Shop with a joyful mood, returned to the Advanced Academy, and went to find Mo Li.

It had been a long time since she had dealt with Lin Ke Grande, and today, suddenly coming into contact, the pressure she felt was truly greater each time.

Getting on the rail transit train, Mina's mood became somewhat urgent, thinking about finding Mo Li quickly and settling it early.

A bottom-dweller from the West District who was dressed extremely sharply touched over toward Mina.

Seeming to be somewhat disgusted by the smell on the sharp guy, Mina raised her hand to cover her nose.

The sharp guy seemed to have his self-esteem hurt by Mina's action, quickly passed by Mina, and went to a remote corner.

The moment the two crossed, a paper ball the size of a soybean appeared in Mina's hand that was falsely covering her nose.

The speed was so fast that the naked eye couldn't capture it.

One would have to use a high-speed camera to shoot it, and then play it frame by frame, to see the trajectory of the paper ball clearly.

This was one of the intelligence channels that Mina had further built after being promoted to a Level 1 Wizard.

Returning to the Advanced Academy, Mina went straight to the library and sure enough found Mo Li here.

"What's the word?"

Mo Li came outside the reading room and took the initiative to ask.

Without Mo Li's nod of agreement, Mina wouldn't dare to rashly go find Lin Ke.

In case she was treated as having ulterior motives and targeted by Mo Li, it would be enough for Mina to suffer.

The Advanced Academy already had 8 veterans of "Do Whatever Is Free."

"The big boss agreed in principle."

Mina learned from the Benevolent Brother Group and the Social Anxiety Group and changed her form of address for Lin Ke.

"Hmm."

Mo Li responded, then asked, "Now you can tell me the intelligence you found out."

Mina looked around, found no one nearby, took out an anti-eavesdropping Wizard Artifact from her pocket, turned it on, and then said: "The Lucia family is secretly preparing a team, saying they are preparing to snipe the big boss. The drunk Lucia didn't say specifically how to snipe. My informant didn't dare to ask further, lest they bring fire upon themselves."

"Is that so? Understood."

Mo Li was thoughtful upon hearing this.

Although this intelligence was relatively general, it was also of great value.

No matter how the Lucia family prepared to snipe, at least it could let Lin Ke know that after Lucia's superficial reconciliation, she was still making moves in the dark and needed to raise her vigilance.

In this way, it was much better than being completely unaware.

"Do things with peace of mind, 'Do Whatever Is Free' is just like its name, as long as you don't betray the organization, you are free to do whatever."

Mo Li patted Mina on the shoulder and made a promise, "Here, no one will force you to do things you don't like. In addition, you also have to restrain your own style, don't bring crooked winds and evil spirits in."

Leaving this pointed sentence, Mo Li returned to the reading room to continue studying.

That guy Lin Ke was walking faster and faster, further and further, she couldn't fall behind.

Mina's face flushed red, very ashamed.

Once, after being hurt by Rivers, she had somewhat of a "broken jar" mentality.

When plotting to retaliate against Rivers and win over Enrique, she did some not-so-good things.

In order to learn potions and strive for a part-time opportunity at the Celine Potion Shop, she begged President Antoine, which was even more unspeakable.

It wasn't until Enrique, Antoine, and Rivers died one after another that Mina woke up.

Now joining "Do Whatever Is Free" was both seeking development and seeking shelter, wanting to hug Lin Ke Grande's thigh.

After Mo Li's hint, Mina put away her sneaky thoughts, intending to keep a low profile and not dare to make any mistakes.

The name of the big sister of "Do Whatever Is Free" was not empty at all.

Others didn't know, but could Mina, who was a professional in intelligence, not know?

Internally and externally, Big Sister Mo Li was a big sister in name and reality.

Did you really think that "Do Whatever Is Free" developed into the premier apprentice organization in the South District of the Primary Academy in just a year or two, relying entirely on Lin Ke Grande's name?

It was Big Sister Mo Li Kidman taking the eight veterans, one fight after another, and fighting out the situation bit by bit.

Speaking of which, the newbloods in the South District still didn't understand why "Do Whatever Is Free" attached so much importance to Wizardry duels.

Clearly, the attack and defense of 0-ring Wizardry couldn't even compare to many Rune Items.

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The source of all the strange phenomena of "Do Whatever Is Free," Lin Ke Grande, was deep in thought in the laboratory on the second floor of his own pharmacy.

There were three things in front of Lin Ke.

One was the relevant parameters of the "Empowerment" potion, one was the usage feedback of the semi-finished potion "Reversal" sent by Christina, and one was the Zerg-related report.

The connection between these three things was very weak, or even completely unrelated.

But just now, after reading the usage feedback of "Reversal," Lin Ke suddenly remembered the "Empowerment" potion that had been in the storage room gathering dust since it was developed, and suddenly remembered the Zerg-related report he had finished writing this morning.

A flash of inspiration, "Snape's Potionology Talent" was triggered, giving birth to an inspiration.

Unfortunately, this inspiration was too jumpy and very naughty; Lin Ke couldn't grasp it no matter what.

The "Multi-threaded Thinking" state card was still in the cooldown period.

Using the source power of the "Small World" too frequently was not a good thing and would affect its development.

Lin Ke chose to ponder it himself, to grasp that naughty inspiration.

After sitting still for a long time, there was still no progress.

He simply got up, paced in the laboratory, walking around.

Suddenly, a potion came into Lin Ke's eyes; it was the "Sublimation" potion whose data and rights had all been transferred to the Paro Sage Legion.

"I've figured it out."

Lin Ke slapped his head fiercely, figuring out what the inspiration just now was.

It had nothing to do with "Empowerment," nothing to do with the semi-finished "Reversal," and even nothing to do with "Sublimation."

The hint the Zerg report gave Lin Ke was the idea of "radiation" mutagenesis.

It was a new direction to further improve the potential of the "Fairy" potion.

It wasn't just limited to enhancement from the inside out, but could also include directional mutagenesis from the outside in.

"Looks like I have to get busy again." ===== CHAPTER 228 =====