"There are so many enforcers patrolling in the under city." Jayce couldn't help shaking his head.
They saw a pair of officers patrolling every corner.
So far on their way to Benzo's, they've counted at least 20.
"How much of a commotion did you make with Caitlyn last time? Is it like on the papers?"
"It's exaggerated in the newspaper, which is what Madam Cassandra wants, in order to warn the other opposing families."
Lilin shrugged, "It's mainly because of Caitlyn. If someone from a normal family was attacked, it would be much different."
"I see."
Speaking of Caitlyn, it occurred to Jayce that he hadn't seen her all morning, and that she doesn't usually go out so early for hunting.
"By the way, do you know where Caitlin went today? I haven't seen her today."
"Her? She probably went for a ride early in the morning on the bicycle." Lilin replied casually.
"Bicycle? You built it already?"
"Why are you surprised? If you had hands, you could build one too."
Both genius inventors, they are familiar with each other's personalities, when they are alone they banter much more casually.
Jayce was choked, but he was unwilling to let Lilin taunt him freely.
"A student at the academy can build it."
"I thought that the madam was going to wait until the Progress Day to announce this invention?"
"If Miss Kiramman wants one, obviously I would have to make it for her." Lilin glanced at Jayce and teased, "Why, you want one too?"
"Uh..."
Just when Jayce was about to refuse, Lilin spoke again, "You've seen the blueprint, go make your own. It's not like you don't have hands."
"..."
Jayce's face darkened.
Why do I want to beat you up so much?
The two chatted along the way.
Arriving at the door of Benzo's shop, they looked inside through the window.
The store was still empty, and there was not a single customer.
As soon as the two entered the door, Benzo, who was sitting at the counter, played with a mechanical device in his hand without raising his head, and greeted in monotone:
"Welcome, everything is here, you tell me what you like, and I tell you the price."
It's not that your business is not good, it's this service attitude, who would come to you to buy things...
"..." He cleared his throat slightly, "Benzo, where are the crystals I ordered?"
Hearing this familiar voice, Benzo's face changed slightly, he immediately got up and put down the things in his hands, and piled up a smile:
"Oh Mr. Lilin, welcome welcome! I have already obtained the crystal you asked for, and it is well cared for."
Then, his eyes turned to the back room, "Ekko! Get the boxes out of my room!"
"Got it!" A boy's voice came from inside.
Afterwards, Benzo dragged his bloated body out from the counter, rubbed his palms, and smiled at Lilin:
"Mr. Lilin, do you know? It's really not easy to get the crystal for you. My peoples went to uptown to get it, and was almost caught by the enforcers..."
Lilin didn't care about Benzo's process of getting the crystals. Anyway, there was a high possibility that he was bragging, so he interrupted him with a wave of his hand, "How many in total?"
Benzo's face stiffened, and he stretched out two fingers embarrassedly, "Two..."
"Why so few?"
"As far as the recent events are concerned, it's the best we can do!" Benzo added quickly, "But I still have a lot of fragments collected by my men. If they're put together, there should be about three more."
There is very little energy left in the shards, or no energy at all, and it's not very useful to me...
Lilin's brows wrinkled slightly, and then he stretched it out again, "Forget it, two's fine. I'll pay you for the fragments, but let me see the quality first."
With that said, Lilin remembered Vander's note, he took out the note from his pocket and handed it to Benzo, "I went to The Last Drop before I came. Vander asked me to give this to you."
"Vander?" Benzo took the note suspiciously and began to read it.
At this time, a small boy walked out of the inner room with a huge wooden box and came to them.
Lilin looked at this little guy who has curiosity in his eyes.
Although he had heard Ekko's name the last time he was there, he was semi-conscious with anesthesia.
By the time he was conscious, Ekko had gone home.
Speaking of which, this was the first time he had seen Ekko himself.
Zaun's genius inventor who researched and invented a "z-drive device" with only a primitive crystal shard, with the ability to reverse time.
Ekko was a little uncomfortable staring at Lilin's eyes, and said in a panic: "Well, that's it."
But before Lilin squatted down and opened the box, Jayce, who had been silent before, hurriedly pushed him away, "Let me see!"
Lilin stepped aside speechlessly, "The crystals won't grow wings and fly away."
But Jayce ignored him, quickly opened the lid of the wooden box.
Two dark blue flawless intact hex crystals rest quietly on a layer of thick, soft cotton.
As the dazzling blue light quickly appeared in the air, Jayce's eyes also became eager.
He picked up a crystal and fondly rubbed its surface, while murmuring incessantly, "Is this a hex crystal... it really is superb!"
Beside them, Benzo, who had read the letter, noticed Jayce's appearance and opened his mouth wide in surprise:
"Uh...So you are really friends?"
Lilin asked back with a smile: "Did you think otherwise?"
I thought you guys were rival families competing with each other...
Benzo scratched the top of his bald head.
Lilin picked up another crystal, and at the same time its information appeared in his mind:
[Synthetic Hex Crystal (Normal): A mass-produced, unstable miniature energy core, developed by rune alchemy and chemical technology, with low energy supply efficiency and easy to explode when subjected to collision. ]
[Attribute (machines only): 200 energy]
[Ability effect]
[Passive - Unstable Substance: It will produce a powerful explosion when subjected to a violent collision]
[Passive - Energy Core: When the crystal is used as a core energy supply device, it provides an additional 250 energy bonus for mechanical creations]
[Passive - Recycling: When the crystal energy is consumed, it can be recycled and charged (requires a hex crystal synthesis device)]
Compared to my advanced version of the hextech gemstone, the properties of this ordinary crystal are more than a little bit inferior...
While Lilin was thinking about it, Jayce pulled out crystal fragments of different sizes and dull colors from the bottom of the box.
Lilin took a casual glance and shook his head.
There were indeed one or two shards of higher quality than what Jayce had bought the last time, but most of the shards were completely depleted of energy or just junk.
These should have been plucked from devices in a recycling yard uptown.
Lilin took out a pouch from his bag and threw it to Benzo. "There are 10 gold hexes in it. If you see anymore crystals keep them for me, I'll come down to take a look when I have the chance."
However, to Lilin's surprise, Benzo actually returned the bag to him, "You're Vander's friend, that makes us friends too."
" Vander's letter? Take it, even brothers have disputes, and I'm not short of money."
Forcing the pouch into Benzo's hand, his eyes focused on Ekko, "But..."
Feeling Lilin's scorching eyes, Ekko couldn't help trembling, and subconsciously wanted to run to the back room, but was stopped by Lilin.
"Your name is Ekko, right? Don't be afraid, I'm not a bad guy."
Ekko did not dare to look directly at Lilin and looked at Benzo with a slightly terrified expression.
"Mr. Lilin, Ekko just helps me with chores. Last time I helped you heal your wounds. I don't think he bothered you..."
Benzo didn't understand what he was trying to do.
Lilin explained, "I can see that this little guy is very talented, and his talent radiate from his bones. He is a genius like no other. I want to ask him if he would like to be my apprentice."
Hearing this, Jayce, Ekko, and Benzo all looked at Lilin in confusion.
"Huh?" ×3