Chapter 289

295. Chapter 295: Shadow

Lin Ke accurately perceived the abnormality.

Feeling that if they continued to chat on this topic, the Renxiong Team and the Social Phobia Trio might propose a "donation" to him.

So he decisively terminated the topic about cultivation resources and turned to chat about other topics.

This time they didn't chat for long, because the atmosphere changed, so Lin Ke had to find an excuse to end this heart-to-heart talk in a hurry.

"In their eyes, how poor am I?"

Watching the Renxiong Team and the Social Phobia Trio leave the villa, Lin Ke couldn't help but mutter to himself, doubting life, "Am I that obviously poor?"

"I'm that obviously poor!"

After sighing, Lin Ke didn't rush to leave the local area and return to the Academy Headquarters.

He turned and entered the study on the second floor, opened the office smart brain, called up all the research materials of Christina and Galona, including the part that Christina sent regularly after returning to Shadow City, and read them carefully.

Since he found that Galona was very suitable for implanting "Constructs," and "Constructs" were helpful for her growth, he couldn't let this idea just stay in his mind.

Sit and discuss, get up and act.

After reading Galona's materials, Lin Ke also read Christina's materials.

Christina was not as special as her daughter Galona; her compatibility with "Constructs" was not particularly high, and she was no different from other ordinary wizards.

Moreover, because of her comprehensive carrying capacity, perhaps because she had undergone a biochemical modification that luckily succeeded, it was even worse.

After reading all the materials, Lin Ke began to design "Constructs" suitable for Galona.

Considering Galona's age and endurance, it was naturally impossible to implant a suit from the beginning.

Even a single piece had to be carefully designed into a special style that could be upgraded.

Before, at the headquarters base of "Do Whatever Is Free," in the general manager's office, when teasing Galona, Lin Ke already had inspiration.

Now designing "Constructs," it could be said that thoughts were like a spring, and it was done in one go.

An afternoon passed, and 4 special single pieces were successfully designed.

This efficiency could not be said to be low.

Saying 4 special single pieces, it was actually like the thorn series witchcraft 0-ring "Thorn Entanglement," 1-ring "Thorn Strangulation," 2-ring "Thorn Overgrowth," 3-ring "Thorns Covering the Sky and Earth," which were in an ascending relationship.

However, unlike the thorn series witchcraft, the 4 special single pieces shared a name, and their functions were the same, but the effects were high and low, just like the engines of the same series of cars having different numbers of cylinders: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12.

The special single piece was named "Shadow Embrace," as the name implies, its function was to improve Galona's affinity for shadow-type elements and dark concepts.

In Lin Ke's vision, "Shadow Embrace" would form the special suit "Shadow Magic Snake Bite" together with the special single pieces "Magic Snake Kiss," "Shadow Etherealization," and "Invisible Blade" that had not yet been designed.

The so-called special suit refers to a suit that can be upgraded from a Level 1 suit with an effect equivalent to 1-ring witchcraft to a Level 4 suit with an effect equivalent to 4-ring witchcraft.

Looking up at the window, he found that it was getting late, so Lin Ke tidied up a little, took the 4 "Shadow Embrace" single pieces that had been designed, and the vision of the "Shadow Magic Snake Bite" suit, returned to the Academy Headquarters through the cross-boundary portal, and drove straight to the villa.

Mo Li actually just returned from the laboratory and just got out of the car.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Ke walked to Mo Li, whose face didn't look very good, and asked with concern.

"Nothing."

Mo Li turned and walked toward the villa, saying as she walked, "The experiment just didn't go very well."

"Is there anything I can help with?"

Lin Ke frowned slightly and said so.

Since Mo Li embarked on the road of Beast-Taming Wizard, Lin Ke really couldn't help much.

Only in biology could he refer to it one or two.

"No."

Mo Li was not polite either, directly stated the fact, and then her tone softened a little, asking, "You went to see Galona, is there any problem with her now?"

Unlike Lin Ke earlier, who was so busy that he didn't even see Galona's face.

Mo Li had specially conducted video communication with Asande and had seen Galona several times.

"The situation is fine."

Lin Ke replied truthfully, "Christina did a good job, keeping the connection between Galona's soul and body at a relatively suitable point. It will neither be too alienated nor avoid the influence of the Magic Snake bloodline, and it has relatively well realized the vision of me and Sage Celine, allowing the Magic Snake's racial ability to slowly integrate into Galona's body."

"That's good."

Mo Li nodded and didn't continue to discuss this topic.

She did research and experiments today, and it was very unsmooth, and her mood was not very good at this time.

Caring about Galona's affairs was all forced spirit.

After getting the reply, she had no interest in talking.

Lin Ke saw Mo Li's wrongness and swallowed the "Shadow Magic Snake Bite" suit matter he had prepared to say.

When in a bad mood, who has the leisure to listen to things that are not very relevant to oneself?

From self to others, it's better not to say it.

Entering the hall, thinking about it, Lin Ke beckoned to call the smart butler and ordered some things.

After that, it was like usual, the two had dinner in the restaurant, tasted tea and chatted.

Mo Li really had no mood, whether it was dining or tasting tea, she looked absent-minded, as if going through the process.

"Rest early today, don't think about anything, sleep well."

Lin Ke saw it in his eyes, took the initiative to get up, walked upstairs, "No matter what happens, tomorrow."

"Hmm."

Mo Li agreed and followed toward the bedroom.

As soon as she walked into her bedroom suite, Mo Li found the difference.

Several rooms in the bedroom suite were filled with fresh, elegant, and calming fragrance.

There was also a guide belt made of petals of various colors, indicating Mo Li to walk toward the bathroom.

Mo Li walked all the way into the bathroom along the path paved with petals, and found that everything was ready inside.

Hot water at the right temperature, petals floating on the water with a calming effect, aromatherapy essential oils that had already been lit, soft lighting, and soothing music built an environment that could make people completely relax.

"This dead wood!"

A smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and Mo Li muttered as if complaining.

The bad mood of the whole day vanished at this point.

Many times it doesn't necessarily need to be done very well, as long as it is done, reflecting concern, it is enough.

No words all night.

The next day.

Mo Li left the villa with a full posture and high spirits, heading toward the laboratory.

Before leaving, she also wiped her mouth with Lin Ke's cheek.

"Tsk."

Lin Ke picked up the napkin and wiped the marks on his face.

Spreading it out to see, there were no oil stains, only red marks!

The small episode ended, and the leisurely Lin Ke found trouble for himself, entered the study, and continued to design the "Shadow Magic Snake Bite" suit.

Perhaps because of the happy mood, Lin Ke actually used the whole day to design the 3 special single pieces "Magic Snake Kiss," "Shadow Etherealization," and "Invisible Blade."

This efficiency was even more efficient than yesterday afternoon.

Looking at the holographic projection in front of him, showing the various data, design drawings, and estimated effects of the "Shadow Magic Snake Bite" suit, Lin Ke was very satisfied.

Just like many literary giants in the ancient times of the previous life, when writing articles, they didn't add a point, and they couldn't delete a word, Lin Ke felt that the "Shadow Magic Snake Bite" suit had also reached the ultimate harmony, the ultimate of harmony, and could no longer be modified.

Continuing to appreciate it for a while, Lin Ke divided the file into three parts and saved it properly.

Just waiting for Galona to grow up a bit more, he could start from the Level 1 "Shadow Magic Snake Bite" suit and implant "Constructs" one by one.

"Can't wait!"

Lin Ke sighed.

The "Savage Strike" suit designed for the fairies in the Fairy World last time was far from making Lin Ke proud like the "Shadow Magic Snake Bite" suit.

Therefore, Lin Ke really wanted to see the appearance of the Level 4 "Shadow Magic Snake Bite" suit full body with an effect equivalent to 4-ring witchcraft as soon as possible.

Hmm...

Mentioning the Level 4 suit, Lin Ke became even more proud.

Originally, he thought that the effect of the Level 4 suit was equivalent to 4-ring witchcraft, involving the use of part of the rule power, so he could only refer to 4-ring witchcraft for transformation.

As a result, this time designing the "Shadow Magic Snake Bite" suit, there was an unexpected gain.

That is, there is no need to refer to 4-ring witchcraft, just need to exert the bloodline traits with high upper limits such as the Magic Snake, and you can also design a Level 4 suit.

Thanks to his past self, in order to help Christina protect the fetus, deliver the baby, raise the daughter, and reverse the sequelae of biochemical modification, he conducted very in-depth research on the transcendent monster Magic Snake.

Lin Ke thought so in his heart.

At this time, there was movement downstairs, and Mo Li returned.

Getting up and leaving the study, Lin Ke went downstairs to the first floor and saw Mo Li with a smiling face.

Unlike yesterday evening, she didn't write her unhappiness directly on her face.

"Problem solved?"

Lin Ke immediately guessed.

"Hmm."

Mo Li smiled brightly, nodded vigorously, and then said, "Thank you, Lin Ke!"

"Thank me for what?"

Lin Ke smiled, "You should thank yourself for not losing your fighting spirit because of encountering some setbacks."

"Still want to thank you! Thank you for your efforts last night."

Mo Li walked to Lin Ke's side, reached out and poked Lin Ke's chest, her tone suddenly changed, holding back a smile, and asked, "Honestly explain, how many people have you used that move on last night? If you don't say it, I'll cry for you to see."

"Drama queen!"

Lin Ke curled his lips, a bit speechless.

After such a long time, she was still thinking about his tea art that he wasn't familiar with at all.

Simply!

Lin Ke didn't know how to complain.

After making a fuss for a while, Mo Li happily jumped to the kitchen, deciding to cook in person.

Tonight, he must reward Lin Ke well to thank him for his efforts last night.

No words all night.

Followed by three days of normal classes.

During this period, Lin Ke focused on two things: learning and practical simulation exercises, and didn't listen to things outside the window.

Not to mention the "Construct" project in the Fairy World, he hadn't even been to the experimental building of the Pharmacy Research Group.

In this way, Lin Ke ushered in the team assembly time for the conscription mission.

This day, early morning.

"Be careful, don't be brave."

Mo Li sent Lin Ke out of the villa and whispered.

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

Lin Ke started the traffic vehicle and left the villa without looking back.

Since the two started advanced studies, they had taken Sage Sosi's advice to heart.

They had been able to control their respective inspirations, that is, foresight ability, freely.

Regarding this conscription mission, Lin Ke and Mo Li had already maximized their respective foresight abilities at different time periods.

The two verified each other, and the conclusion reached was that there might be twists and turns, but there was no danger.

Although foresight cannot be fully trusted, it was enough to comfort Mo Li's heart.

Looking at Mo Li, who was standing at the villa gate and looking over here all the time on the car smart brain screen, Lin Ke suddenly accelerated.

Damn it, if I don't leave, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave.

Not long after, Lin Ke, who had accelerated, arrived at the assembly point before the assembly time: a relatively small and relatively hidden small cross-boundary portal.

Below the portal platform, a middle-aged wizard with long fiery red hair and a powerful aura stood upright, looking at Lin Ke.

"Level 5 Sage!"

According to the aura fluctuations, Lin Ke made a judgment in his heart.

This wizard is the team leader of this task of sniping the Shadow City otherworld reclamation team, Level 5 Sage Fletcher Domingo.

He released his aura with some reservation, precisely to suppress the arrogance of the wizards selected by the academy to participate in the task without needing to talk nonsense.

Especially those headquarters wizards from various families.

Many idiots are arrogant, thinking that their ancestors are Level 5 Sages or Level 6 Sages, so they can act recklessly.

Sage Fletcher Domingo had encountered many, so he thought about avoiding unnecessary trouble from the beginning.

Low-level spiritual needs such as pretending to be cool and slapping faces are not rare for Fletcher Domingo.

Lin Ke parked the car, walked neatly to a place not far from Sage Fletcher Domingo, and said loudly: "Linke Grande reporting for duty."

"Hmm."

Sage Fletcher Domingo nodded slightly, looked at Lin Ke with some deep meaning, but didn't say much.

Lin Ke didn't feel embarrassed either, found a position by himself, stood still, and waited quietly.

Not long after, all the wizards conscripted for this sniping mission arrived, including Lin Ke, there were 12 people in total.

Among them, 6 Level 1 Wizards and 6 Level 2 Wizards, the distribution was very even.

Lin Ke glanced at his 11 teammates for this mission and found that there was actually an acquaintance, Lanny Taylor.

The two immediately exchanged glances, and then nodded at the same time, reaching an agreement.

During this mission, Lanny Taylor still chose to follow Lin Ke's command and advance and retreat together.

Even if her strength had advanced by leaps and bounds recently, in the small circle with Sandra Diomand as the core, her actual combat power could already be ranked in the top ten, and she had the capital to be independent.

The Fifth-Rank Upper wizard aptitude, fully exerted, the progress speed was indeed a bit terrifying.

Hmm...

Even if Lanny Taylor entered a formal wizard-level cultivation secret realm under Sandra's arrangement and obtained some opportunities in it, it was also terrifying!

After Sandra learned of Lanny's cultivation progress, she even said privately that she was very envious of Lanny's Fifth-Rank Upper aptitude.

However, Lanny remembered very clearly that Sandra was also a Fifth-Rank Upper wizard aptitude!

Facing Lanny's suspicious question, Sandra sold a mystery again, saying that when she reached the transformation period before being promoted to a Sage, she would understand that there is a difference between Fifth-Rank Upper and Fifth-Rank Upper, and she would understand why Sandra would envy her.

Wizard aptitude seems to hide some incredible secrets.

Withdrawing her thoughts, Lanny focused on waiting for the team leader, Level 5 Sage Fletcher Domingo's lecture.

Sage Fletcher Domingo didn't talk nonsense, just exuded aura and pressure, coldly watching the 12 wizards.

The atmosphere in the field suddenly became oppressive.

Even the air was faintly stagnant and could not circulate.

As if mountains were pressing on the heads of the 12 wizards who were conscripted to participate in this sniping of the Shadow City otherworld reclamation team.

The pressure borne by Level 1 Wizards was slightly lighter, and the pressure borne by Level 2 Wizards was heavier.

The common point was that it was relatively accurately stuck at their pressure-bearing limit.

The reason why it was relatively accurate was that there was one person whose pressure borne so far was far from reaching the limit.

Sage Fletcher Domingo didn't show it on his face, but in his heart, he was already curious about what level the pressure Linke Grande could bear could reach.

One after another, illusory and intangible, but seemingly substantial mountains pressed toward Linke's head.

Lin Ke's face was calm, silently bearing it.

His perception ability had already prompted that the pressure he was bearing was already several times that of other Level 2 Wizards.

However, Lin Ke didn't intend to hide his clumsiness, and even wanted to test his own pressure-bearing limit.

Waiting until the tenth mountain pressed down, Lin Ke finally felt a bit strenuous and had to take the initiative to bear the pressure, instead of letting the pressure roll in as before.

Sage Fletcher Domingo keenly felt the force of resistance, a trace of imperceptible smile flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly withdrew all the aura pressure applied to Lin Ke.

Lin Ke's performance on his face was very relaxed, not embarrassed, very light and breezy.

In fact, he was secretly exclaiming in his heart, almost making a fool of himself.

Sage Fletcher Domingo spoke at this time, saying in an unquestionable tone: "Captain, Linke Grande. During the task execution, everyone listens to him; I will only say it once. In addition, unless someone with a level and strength exceeding yours takes action, I will not appear. That's it, let's go."

After the words fell, Sage Fletcher Domingo walked into the small cross-boundary portal first.

Although Lin Ke hadn't thought that he would become the captain, he didn't feel flattered or at a loss.

He walked forward a few steps slowly, turned around to look at the remaining 11 wizards, and said calmly: "If anyone is unconvinced, find me privately; now, follow."

Leaving this sentence, Lin Ke also walked into the small cross-boundary portal.

The remaining 11 wizards, including Lanny Taylor, no one was unconvinced!

The name Linke Grande was thunderous not only to the local wizards studying at the Academy Headquarters, but also to the vast majority of the headquarters' big family children.

Even the only witch of the fourth generation of the Diomand family, Sandra Diomand, didn't play prestige in front of Linke Grande.

How dare the big family children participating in this mission go against Lin Ke?

The logic in this was no problem.

Out of the small cross-boundary portal, they actually came directly to the cockpit of a "Lark" class interstellar warship.

This made Lin Ke feel a little surprised.

What was not surprising was that Sage Fletcher Domingo was not on this warship.

As a Level 5 Sage, leading a team composed of Level 1 Wizards and Level 2 Wizards to execute an academy task.

Thinking about it a little, one could infer that this Level 5 Sage was just playing the role of an insurance.

The 11 team members arrived at the cockpit one after another through the portal.

With all personnel present, this "Lark" class interstellar warship started on its own and marched toward a certain coordinate.

"Zzz."

The smart brain in front of the captain's seat vibrated.

"Choose the positions you are good at and take your positions."

Lin Ke gave a seemingly nonsensical order and sat on the captain's seat.

The itinerary of this interstellar voyage was displayed on the smart brain screen.

The marching route of the "Lark" class interstellar warship had already been determined, and the warship was marching along this route.

The itinerary also told Lin Ke that it would take three days to reach the destination.

Then there would be one day for rest, reconnaissance, and arrangement.

After reading the itinerary, Lin Ke flipped through the smart brain and found the detailed description of this mission.

"Snipe the Shadow City otherworld reclamation team, restrain the attack intensity, prioritize snatching materials, do not hurt the other party's life, and guard against other forces picking up leaks."

Browsing the detailed description of the mission, Lin Ke extracted the key points.

He immediately felt that a black cloth had surrounded him and his 11 teammates, as well as the Shadow City otherworld reclamation team and other forces that might exist.

Behind the black cloth, or elsewhere, a pair of eyes were staring closely, and a big hand was controlling everything.

"This is a trap!"

Lin Ke sighed in his heart, and then made a decision: the task is secondary, and keeping himself is the most important.

Considering Dean Forrest "suggested" he accept the conscription and participate in this mission.

To say that the other party had nothing to do with this trap, Lin Ke didn't believe it at all.

Even, Lin Ke suspected that this trap was set by Dean Forrest.

It's just that the purpose is unknown.

Since this is the case, there is no need to fire at full power and kill everyone.

Coming back from deep thought, Lin Ke looked at the various operation consoles below the captain's seat.

I saw 11 team members sitting in front of an operation console in an orderly manner, either familiarizing themselves with the operation or observing the situation.

Without needing Lin Ke, this captain, to command, they completed the division of labor on their own.

Very good, this is the effect Lin Ke wanted.

"Everyone check the detailed description of this mission. If you have any thoughts, don't be restrained, speak freely."

Thinking about it, Lin Ke distributed the mission description to the smart brain of the operation console where each teammate was located.

Executing the task, of course, cannot be done in the fog.

Otherwise, wouldn't it make people suspicious that they had become cannon fodder that could be sacrificed at any time?

The 11 team members carefully checked the mission description, each with different thoughts.

For a time, no one spoke.

Seeing this, Lin Ke said in a deep voice: "If you have nothing to say now, you won't be able to say anything later. Everything obeys my command. Any objections?"

"No."

Lanny Taylor took the conversation and expressed her position first.

The other 10 wizards responded one after another after a moment of silence.

In this way, the command power was officially determined. (End of chapter)