Chapter 155: Forbidden Item "Countdown"
Spiritual rune "thorns".
Compared to the "Counter-Stab" which only causes mental shock, the mysterious power of "Thorns" goes a step further. It will directly grow a large number of black thorns on the enemy's body to restrict the opponent's actions, and both mental shock and black thorns can be effective on a group basis.
Chris is already very strong on the offensive level and does not need any further improvement in this area. However, his defense is relatively weak and in urgent need of reinforcement.
So in order to allow the assassin to "survive and output", Carl finally chose the spiritual rune "Thorns" as insurance.
In this way, Chris Fischer's overall strength has been greatly improved.
Today, he has been reborn and officially become a truly powerful man who can be ranked among the best on the East Coast. The Fisher family has also become a force that cannot be underestimated on the East Coast.
"Next, the Fisher family will become stronger and stronger and will be able to achieve greater things. I wonder what the situation will be like in the next twenty-one years."
Carl could feel that he was still a long way from breaking through the fourth seal.
"Fischer, please quickly present another forbidden item. I can feel my soul is thirsty and hungry. That instinctive desire is simply irresistible."
Or rather, I don’t want to resist at all.
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A new city in the East Coast Province, Port Phipps.
This city belongs to the Eagle family and is also the fastest growing city on the entire East Coast in recent decades.
Port Phipps is one of the largest ports in the Kingdom of Syat. The four eastern countries, the White Sea and even the Dark Sea are within its radiation range.
Xavier "Black Hawk", the head of the Eagle family, was a man of great vision. He vigorously developed industry, spared no effort to introduce foreign steam engines, and provided convenient policies for various factories.
Although some problems, chaos, violence, and disease are inevitable in the process of urbanization and industrialization, the rapid development of Phipps Harbor is a "miracle" that everyone can see.
The black carriage was passing through the crowd. When everyone saw the Roaring Family emblem on the carriage, they almost subconsciously moved away and dared not approach.
Viscount Garcia, wearing a black military uniform, was sitting in the carriage with a calm and composed expression. In his rough and heavy hands, he held a strange black mechanical enamel watch.
The current watches in the continent of Oden already have tourbillon and the second hand has also been invented, but the mechanical enamel watch in Viscount Garcia's hands is completely different.
It is obviously an older product. The pointers inside are only the hour hand and the minute hand, and there is no tourbillon to offset the error caused by gravity to the parts in the watch escapement system.
In fact, this black mechanical enamel watch itself is not a real watch, but a powerful forbidden mysterious object.
Forbidden Item 4571 "Countdown".
In order to increase the chances of success against the Fecher family, a few months ago, Viscount Garcia obtained this forbidden artifact called "Countdown" through a trade with the Canians, the northernmost of the four eastern countries.
All forbidden items are numbered by the "Red Flame Library" among the six ancient libraries. Basically, the smaller the number of the forbidden item, the stronger the mysterious power it possesses.
The nine forbidden artifacts with single-digit numbers would even be coveted by the powerful men of Apocalypse.
Although it is only a forbidden object with a four-digit number, the "countdown" number is within five thousand, and the mysterious power contained in it is still very powerful.
Rumors about the Fisher family and the Roman family have spread throughout the entire East Coast Province. More and more people, both commoners and nobles, believe them, and many have even begun to exaggerate. Everyone in the tavern likes to hear those "gossips," "secrets," and "conspiracies."
However, Viscount Garcia still did not believe it.
"But there is no doubt that their hidden power is indeed very troublesome. Rather than attacking rashly, Vina should first investigate the internal situation of the Fisher family."
"Is it really necessary to be so cautious?"
Andrew, Viscount Garcia's younger brother, frowned, feeling that his brother was being too cautious.
"No matter what, the Fisher family is just a small family. The power and influence they possess are ridiculous in front of the Roaring Family."
"Even if the Fisher family is backed by the Lion family, so what? Our Roarer family also has the Eagle family as its backing."
"As long as they are not the direct descendants of the Roman family, they are not worth mentioning in front of the Roaring Family."
In fact, all the core members of the Roarer family knew that the head of the family, Viscount Garcia, was about to assassinate Byrne, the head of the Fisher family.
But what none of them could understand was that even though Viscount Garcia firmly believed that the Fischer family and the Roman family had no close relationship, he still "valued" the potential and hidden power of the Fischer family.
Over the course of a year, Viscount Garcia spent a lot of time, energy, and money purchasing forbidden artifacts, and even prepared to kill Bayern Fischer.
"You don't understand at all. The hidden power of the Fisher family is definitely very strong. Several strong men have fallen in front of them. Even I can't guarantee that I can kill Byrne."
Viscount Garcia stared at his brother with sharp eyes, as if he could see into people's hearts.
"Investigating the secrets of the Fisher family, researching and preparing ambush locations, and obtaining this forbidden artifact are all things we must do well."
"Just like the war with the Rhea people, we must never be careless on the battlefield. Or, have you forgotten how the Storm Bishop died?"
His tone became more serious, and his eyes even turned cold.
"Back then, the Poseidon Cult also hid its power, and we knew nothing about it. In the end, we thought we could easily win. However, everyone knows the final result, but some stupid guys never learn their lesson!"
Andrew swallowed, a little afraid of his brother.
"I see."
The black carriage arrived in front of the Eagle family's manor and finally stopped.
This manor is in complete Lorne style, and is magnificent and unique. The colors are elegant and bright, and the surrounding lawns are meticulously trimmed and flat, as if they were created by a mysterious force.
Viscount Garcia arrived at the manor house and met Viscount Xavier in the study room which was quite large. He was still wearing a black robe and had a stern expression, looking like a young man.
"Xavier, what are you doing?"
When Viscount Garcia came in, he saw Xavier looking fascinated at a blueprint.
"This is the biggest invention ever, it's really fascinating, Garcia, I'm looking at the future of Phipps Harbor."
Xavier raised his head, took a deep breath, and then handed the drawings in his hand to Viscount Garcia. However, the latter had no idea about mechanical industrial drawings and could only shake his head after reading them.
"What on earth is this? It looks like a boat?"
"This is a steam-powered ship. You can understand it as being able to use the power of a steam engine to propel the ship on the water, rather than just relying on the power of wind and alchemy."
Xavier still had no expression on his face, but his tone showed that he attached great importance to the things in the drawings.
"Its appearance can even change the world. Sooner or later, steam-powered ships will replace sailing ships. They will be easier to sail and faster, and will allow Phipps Harbor to flourish."
Viscount Garcia didn't quite understand. Could a steam engine really provide power for a ship? And if people used it to replace the power of the sea breeze, what would the Storm Church think?
They would surely feel outraged at the thought of reforging the "holy" of the church and then trying to replace the authority and domain of the Lord of Storms.
"It may not develop as smoothly as you think." Viscount Garcia shook his head.
"You still don't understand, Garcia. The East Coast Province is likely to become the richest province in Syat in the future."
Xavier shook his head and said, "The steam engines invented by the Reforged Church are so great that they are more important than the expensive and high-threshold alchemy."
"In fifty or a hundred years at most, the existence of the steam engine will change the whole world. By then, every aspect of people's lives will have traces of steam and machinery!"
Viscount Garcia finally couldn't help laughing when he heard this. He really felt that his old friend was having a wild imagination. He shook his head and laughed:
"Hahahahaha, Xavier, are you crazy? That's simply impossible! The major churches will not sit idly by and watch the Reforge Church grow stronger on its own!"
"The steam engine is certainly interesting. I admit that it has brought about changes, but it is just an ordinary thing in the face of real powerful forces. I don't think it is anything special!"
Xavier suddenly realized his mistake. He shouldn't have talked about these things with Viscount Garcia at all. That was not the area that this professional soldier was good at.
So he nodded slightly and asked expressionlessly: "So, what do you need me to do for you, Garcia?"
Viscount Garcia's face darkened and he said, "I need you to help me kill Bayern Fischer!"
Xavier was not surprised by this answer at all. He was silent for a long time and then said calmly:
"Do you really have to kill that man? He is very cautious now and keeps his whereabouts secret at all times. Besides, you and I both know that the Fisher family has some hidden power. If we act rashly against them, we may run into some danger."
The situation after the naval war became increasingly tense. Many nobles learned to keep their whereabouts secret. There were fewer and fewer banquets open to everyone, and assassinations became increasingly difficult.
"I've made up my mind! Lend me your power, Xavier!"
There was a look of ferocious beast in Viscount Garcia's eyes. He clenched one of his hands tightly and took out the forbidden item "Countdown" with the other hand.
"In ten years at most, or even five years, the Fisher family will become a huge obstacle in front of us!"
He continued speaking with a determined look, trusting his own judgment very much.
"My judgment is often based on years of experience rather than intuition. If we allow the Fisher family to continue to develop, they will eventually become beasts that can stand shoulder to shoulder with the strong. Then it will be even more troublesome and dangerous!"
"Byrne Fischer, he is the leader of the Fischer family and must fall to his death now!"
(End of this chapter)
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