Chapter 52:51 Promise (Please Read)
19 Lombard Street, 2nd floor.
Because teacher Lilia Lightninger is in the study, perfecting the blueprints of the magic forging hammer, it is not suitable for receiving guests.
Roy took Maruna directly to the living room. He looked at Maruna with tired eyes, pressed him down on the sofa, and brought him a cup of hot tea.
According to the custom of this world, he also added two candies.
"Have some tea first to perk up!"
Maruna looked at Luo Yi with tired eyes, then picked up the teacup, put it to his mouth and took a sip.
The aroma and sweetness of the tea spread across his taste buds, and the temperature was just right, so he took another big gulp.
After drinking the tea, he did not speak, but seemed to have a mental breakdown, with his head lowered, his back hunched, his body curled up, and his whole body trembling.
There was a low whimpering sound, carrying with it an unspeakable sadness, pain and depression.
The collapse of an adult may happen at that moment!
Roy looked at Maruna. Although he couldn't empathize with him, he could understand him.
He has his own magic power factory, earns a lot of money every year, and lives a comfortable life.
He has an understanding wife, two children, a boy and a girl, and a happy and harmonious family.
He has his own career. As a branch of the old aristocracy, he was the first to value magical machinery and invested in it resolutely, thereby gaining sufficient wealth and social status.
With this kind of life, Maruna Márquez should be considered to have a perfect life.
But overnight, just overnight, his wife died, his two children were taken away, and his happy life was shattered.
His confusion, pain and sadness were not acted out, but were truly revealed.
Luo Yi stood beside him, holding a cup of tea in one hand. He was silent for a moment, and finally reached out and patted his shoulder, silently comforting him.
Many times, the reason why Luo Yi practiced so hard was because he lacked a sense of security and did not want such a thing to happen to him.
Maruna didn't let Roy wait for long. After just a moment, he lowered his head, wiped his tears with his clothes, and breathed in and out repeatedly, finally calming down.
Looking up, his eyes were red and he looked tired, but he still tried to cheer himself up.
Luo Yi looked at him and finally sighed: "Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
Maruna looked at Roy and asked, "Are you willing to help me?"
Luo Yi nodded, then shook his head. "I don't want to lie to you. Teacher Oliveira and I can go, but whether or not we will take action, and to what extent, is up to us to decide."
"After all, the sea is the world of pirates. It's hard to say what dangers we might encounter. If it's beyond our ability to handle, we won't risk our lives!"
"But if I have the chance, I will bring all your children back. This is the biggest promise I can make."
"That's enough! That's enough!"
Maruna stood up quickly, holding Roy's hand with a grateful look on his face.
If Luo Yi took on too much responsibility, he would not believe it, but when Luo Yi spoke the truth, he knew that the other party would do his best.
Luo Yi calmly tried to pull his hand out, but after several attempts, it wouldn't budge. He could only say, "Tell me what's going on."
“The pirates’ ransom letter was targeting a small island in the sea called Guano Island.
They asked me to send the money to the island, and hand over the money and the person.
I have withdrawn all my savings, plus the 40% stake in the Seven Gods Bank as collateral, so one thousand gold tyres is enough."
"Also, I hired the highly reputable Bauhinia Mercenary Group and two capable detectives to escort me to that Guano Island."
“As for you and Mr. Oliveira, the way I think about it, just follow behind.
If, if everything goes smoothly, there is no need to take any action; if there are any setbacks, I will have to trouble you."
Luo Yi nodded slightly, feeling that although the other party had encountered a major change, he was actually still calm.
After so many years of ups and downs in the business world, I have my own way of doing things.
"I'll tell Mr. Oliveira that we helped with this matter."
"Thank you, thank you so much!"
Maruna Marquez seemed extremely excited. He seemed to have thought of something and said, "Master Luo Yi, you know my current situation. I can't produce anything valuable, and I have no money.
I don’t know how to thank you enough…”
Luo Yi really didn't agree for Jin Tier's sake, so he was just going to say a few polite words.
However, before he could speak, Maruna said, "I know, I know you are a man of great ambitions, and you have been selecting a suitable Magic Energy Machinery Factory.
Magic textiles are, after all, only at the bottom of the industry, and the technical requirements are not high. I also know that the students at your magic academy are all ambitious.
"It's just that I haven't found a suitable magic energy factory to invest in."
"Leave this matter to me. I will definitely choose the best and most suitable factory for you."
This time, it was Luo Yi's turn to hold Maruna's hands and ask, "Really?"
Maruna said, "I've thought about this carefully and I don't think it's a big problem."
"Master Luo Yi, you are an outsider after all, and your understanding of Auckland's business environment is actually limited, but I am different.
As someone who carries the name of the Marquis family and was the first to open a magic machinery factory, those people will give me face."
"Most importantly, the impact of this pirate robbery was too great, and the subsequent ransom and rescue costs were also extremely exaggerated.
This will break the original pattern, and the shares of those magic machinery factories will change.
So, give me some time and I will definitely find the best one for you."
"good!"
Luo Yi really didn't expect that the magic machinery factory that he had been unable to find a way to for a long time had a breakthrough here in Maruna.
"Then I'll ask for your help in this matter."
"My child, thank you Mr. Luo Yi for your concern."
“I’ll do my best!”
At the end of the conversation, Luo Yi suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, what about the time? The specific time for redemption?"
“The pirates have set the date for January 20th, which is thirteen days from now. We will probably have to leave in eleven days.
It takes some time to get from Auckland City to Fisherman's Harbour and then to Guano Island."
"Well, we'll go with you on this trip in eleven days."
"Thank you, thank you!"
Maruna left, and when he went out, his steps were much lighter, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from him.
Luo Yi looked at his departing back, his eyes flickering.
Oliveira appeared behind him and asked, "Are you really going?"
"We have to go!"
"Aren't you afraid?"
"Are you afraid that someone is plotting something behind the scenes? Of course I'm afraid! So, am I not so sure?
Besides, if they really make a move, they’ll be exposed, and I’ll know what I want to know.”
Having said that, Luo Yi turned his head to look at Oliveira and said with a smile: "Teacher, there are still more than ten days left, let's have a intensive training!"
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Since Roy has promised Maruna, he must be fully prepared.
For example, verifying the information Maruna said, understanding the pirates' situation, preparing some supplies for going out to sea, etc...
Not to mention that Roy didn't believe Maruna. He had just been assassinated and he didn't trust anyone.
He handed this matter over to Oliveira and Ange.
The only thing he has to do is to improve his own strength.
After the Divine Grace Festival, everything was in chaos and his cultivation speed slowed down. This time, he must find the feeling of cultivation.
As for the direction of his improvement, not to mention the basic accumulation of fighting spirit and physical fitness, the main focus is on combat skills!
After his swift swordsmanship reached LV7, even though it broke the limit, his exclusive skills, Wind Chasing Step, Swift Strike and Cross Instant Kill, had made great progress.
Finally, we have achieved the basic requirements for skill optimization as Deep Blue said.
For example, the body shape changes in the Wind Chasing Step increase the chance of dodging.
For example, Swift Attack develops in the direction of 'Thrust'.
For example, in the cross instant kill, Luo Yi has removed the "cross" and changed it to "V-shaped instant kill".
Two or even more consecutive bursts of fighting spirit increased the speed of the sword again and again, but made the sword move according to his will.
The shapes of the components are no longer limited to 'cross', but can be of any shape.
However, after Deep Blue's analysis and Loy's practice, Oliveira confirmed that the best ones are actually various 'V' shapes.
Whether it's a horizontal chop, a vertical slash, or a diagonal thrust, it can change direction quickly to form a 'V' shape, making the sword light even more mysterious and unpredictable, and unstoppable.
Oliveira witnessed the changes in Luo Yi's swordsmanship with his own eyes. At the beginning, he was a little skeptical.
Although Luo Yi was a genius, an unparalleled genius in his eyes, no matter how talented he was, the fighting skills that had been perfected over countless years could not be changed at will.
But he just watched as Luo Yi's footwork became more and more strange. To be more precise, his body movements were swift and difficult to describe. While dodging attacks, he could also swing his sword to the greatest extent and hurt the enemy.
And that 'swift thrust' was even more unbelievable to him. He stepped forward continuously, his body was erratic, and the sword light was like a cold light that flashed away.
The speed was so fast that Oliveira felt a sense of crisis.
The final 'V-shaped instant kill' is even more incredible. The sword paths change in different sizes, forming V-shapes, and you can always attack the enemy at angles you can't imagine.
As he watched, Oliveira unconsciously picked up his sword and began to imitate, learn, and try to change.
But this is not the end, because Luo Yi finally used the final exclusive skill of the second-level Wind Chasing Swordsman, Breaking the Air Slash.
I think this kind of asking for help is in line with Maruna’s state of mind!
(End of this chapter)
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