Looking at the three constructs that were very different from the previous "heavy" style, Joanna let out a meaningless sigh.

Just as she was about to go up and touch them, the three constructs suddenly deformed on the spot, changing from mechanical insects to flying saucers, suspended in mid-air.

"Can they still fly?"

Turning her head to look at Carl who was using psychic power to control the construct, Joanna felt that she had broadened her horizons today.

"Of course! They are a substitute for my floating guns. How can they not fly? Oh~, if my skills can be better, their size can be reduced appropriately, and their concealment will be stronger."

As he spoke, Carl controlled three constructs to fly over, and then stroked their hard steel bodies as if he was comforting his own puppies.

The core spirits of these little guys were condensed by Carl using the spirit cards.

Because the Fieldcrafter did not have the ability to directly summon Iron Guards, Carl directly built the Spirit Card into the construct and set up a special energy system to ensure the long-term activation of the Spirit Card.

This gives these constructs intelligence far beyond that of ordinary constructs. They can understand Carl's intentions with just a simple command from Carl, and can even automatically participate in battles to assist Carl when Carl does not have the energy to take care of them.

Compared to the mechanical spider constructs that will not act without instructions, these iron insect constructs that look more like ants are like upgraded versions with a high-level AI system installed.

Of course, there are some hidden dangers in doing this.

If someone has mastered psychic powers like Carl and is very familiar with constructs, he can also use psychic powers to shut down the operation of these constructs.

After seeing Joanna off, Carl turned around and told Hope, Nia and others what had just happened.

After learning that she could finally go on an adventure with Carl, Nia seemed a little excited.

"Wait, the candidates now are - Hope, me, Ying, Elise, and Ash? Can we add Midris? She and I work pretty well together."

After counting the candidates for this "expedition", Nia pondered for a moment and actually wanted to take Mitris along.

Hearing Nia's request, Carl looked up in surprise and replied:

"Ah? But didn't she just pass the resurrection match and advance to the second round? She should be assigned to the third group of the second round. Isn't it a bit too late in time?"

Because Joanna was used to bringing many reports together, in addition to learning about the Linland family, Carl also saw the match schedule for the second round of the competition.

Out of some single-threaded thinking, he subconsciously thought that Mitris would not be willing to give up the competition and participate in this operation.

Unexpectedly, Karl just finished speaking and was given a blank look by Nia.

"Come on, what time is it now? How could Mitris still be addicted to playing cards? There won't be such a person doing nothing in Storm Bay, right? Many adventurers outside have already started preparing for war!"

…

Just as Nia was trying hard to ask to bring Midris along, in the room of the port apartment, Tum, who was studying the new deck with Kassa, sneezed for no reason.

“A-choo!”

Several Spirit Cards on the table were blown away by the wind from the sneeze. Kassadin on the opposite side quickly blocked the droplets and then grabbed the two Spirit Cards in his hand.

"You, a level 14 necromancer, can get sick?"

Shaking her sleeves in disgust, she placed the Spirit Card back on the table, returning it to its previous state.

By the way... do you have unrealistic expectations of necromancy mages? Of course we get sick too! Negative energy's erosion of our vitality often causes our physical fitness to deteriorate."

After saying such a long string of words in one breath, Tum closed his mouth, as if he was not the one who had just spoken.

"Ah~, let's not worry about that for now. Have you heard? Ruiyi Dra sent spies here, and the assassins from Tarkanan also assassinated the representative of the Linland family. I feel that Storm Bay, which has just calmed down, is about to become chaotic again. Should we go back to the previous base?"

As personnel sent by Verena to deal with the Cult of Rose, Kassadin and Thum have not made any achievements so far.

On the one hand, this is due to the elves' long lifespan, and on the other hand, it is because... Tum is too addicted to the game of Spirit Cards.

"Huh? The second round of the competition is about to begin. I heard that my opponent in the first round is the adopted sister of the founder of the Spirit Cards. I need to use my best condition and deck to fight her! At a time like this, how can I move because of such a small matter?"

Hearing such irresponsible words from her companion, Kassa's expression froze on her face, and for a moment she didn't know whether Tum was joking or serious.

"Hey! Wake up! Do you think the adventurers will participate in the competition at a time like this? The competition might even be postponed!"

As a player who also advanced to the second round, Kaisa's attitude towards the game seemed much more normal.

However, Tum just looked up at his companion and immediately retorted:

"No, even if it's just to stabilize people's hearts, the competition will definitely go on, unless Ruiyi Zhuoer really sends a large-scale army to attack us."

At this point, Tum paused for a moment, then continued, "I remember that you are a local elf who participated in the founding of Verena? You have lived in Tyre for so many years, and you can't even see through this kind of thing?"

If we talk about the place with the highest frequency of wars in modern times, it must be Velen, which is controlled by the elves.

So when it comes to relevant experience, almost every resident of Tyre is a veteran.

With her face twitching a few times, Kassa waved her hands and said stubbornly, "This is different. The situation in Storm Bay is a little more complicated."

Hearing this, Tum's gaze shifted from the Spirit Card on the table to Kassadin's face again.

"It's all about the same, actually. Although the proportion of professionals in Storm Bay is frighteningly high, the authorities still have to put on an appearance of peace and prosperity to appease the public. If they really wait until someone is mobilized on the spot, it will basically be like the enemy is at their doorstep.

The Dragonmark Family would never allow their enemies to do this. This is not in their interests in Storm Bay."

After saying that, Tum picked out a few Spirit cards and placed them in the spare deck aside.

"You are really wise! Oh~, I hope things will develop as you said."

Shrugging, Kaisa took out his deck from his pocket and thought about how to improve it.

At this moment, there are many adventurers who share the same idea as Tum.

Although everyone is still stockpiling food and weapons, those who need to play cards are still playing cards.

However, many well-informed adventurers noticed that the proprietress of the Afterlife Bar left the bar in the middle of the night and went to the Bastion Base.

(End of this chapter)