Chapter 49 Kerosene Lamp and Secret Medicine

expensive.

  And it’s not that expensive.

Yichen's salary for a few months in the cemetery plus a special bonus is only more than 100 silver coins, and the cheapest kerosene lamp here costs 500 silver coins.

  But it has to be said.

 The kerosene lamps sold here are quite good.

 The size is compressed to the minimum while ensuring the lighting characteristics, and no matter how you shake it, it will not affect the internal combustion.

 The lamp tube and base are both made of impact-resistant materials. Some expensive kerosene lamps are even engraved with defensive mysterious runes, which can greatly reduce the probability of damage during battles.

 At this time,

Edmund walked out of the special compartment of this shop, holding a special kerosene lamp in his hand.

“William, what do you think of this? It seems to suit you quite well.”

Edmund chose a kerosene lamp that was mainly black and had a stuffed crow standing on the top of the lamp tube.

 The crow's body has been specially processed, and its body is filled with a hard yet flexible special material that will never decay.

 It is worth noting that

The crow’s eyeballs have been replaced with two unique rubies, giving the dead crow an eerie sense of vividness.

in addition,

The opening for changing the fuel is specially designed in the style of a ‘black-framed wooden door’, making the kerosene lamp look like a private cabin, with the bonfire burning inside peeking out of the window and illuminating the outside world.

The waiter in the store introduced him enthusiastically as if he was meeting a big customer:

“The kerosene lamp in your hand is called [The-Crow-Night]. This kerosene lamp is inspired by Mr. Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Crow”.

 Hand made by our senior lighting engineer Genome himself.

ˆFlexible glass and branded with ‘toughness rune’,

 The lamp holders, handles and various metal decorations are all taken from cemetery cold iron that is more than ten years old.

Our store will also permanently provide free replacement of long-lasting fuel.

 Sale price is 4,800 silver coins. "

 Edmund frowned slightly, "It's a little expensive~ William, how do you feel?"

 “It’s too expensive, let’s go look elsewhere.”

"Fine."

Yi Chen left decisively. Such a sum of money was simply beyond what he could afford. Seeing this, the team members also left one after another.

It’s just that Edmund’s speed was a little slower. When he walked out, he had an extra handbag with exquisite packaging and the Holy Fire logo in his hand.

 With a step forward, he landed next to Yi Chen and hung the handbag on his wrist.

What was packed in the handbag was suddenly a kerosene lamp decorated with crows.

"Um!?"

"William has been resting in the academy since he came out of the cemetery. He probably doesn't have much money... This is just two months of living expenses for me.

 Once we successfully complete a difficult task with three stars or above, we will naturally receive generous silver coin rewards.

 Since it is a subjective purchase, I am not sure whether this kerosene lamp meets your wishes.

If you really want to pay back the money, just wait until the task is completed and give me half of it. "

Seeing Edmund’s sincere face,

At the same time, considering the upcoming difficult gentleman’s task, Yi Chen finally accepted it.

"Thanks."

Yichen took out the kerosene lamp from the bag.

The lightness and comfort of holding it in your hand are beyond imagination, just like holding it on the surface of a soft bird body, soft and comfortable.

At the same time, this gloomy style of kerosene lamp is also consistent with Yi Chen’s overall temperament.

Edmund had already opened a certain distance at this time and looked at Yi Chen's whole body.

“My vision is indeed right, this kerosene lamp is simply tailor-made for you.

By the way, William, do you want to take care of your [long black hair]? Although it also suits your temperament from the cemetery, this kind of long hair may hinder you in battle. "

 “Do you have long hair?”

Yi Chen touched his shoulder-length hair that grew rapidly during the recovery period. He did not dislike it, and even liked it.

 Almost all people had short hair during their lifetime.

 But now, he really wants to try this longer hairstyle. Perhaps it has something to do with physical changes, and I also want to change.

Moreover, these long hairs are also equivalent to ‘recording’ this special half-year, which has a certain commemorative significance.

 “It feels good as it is, no need to trim it.”

"How about this~ Let Anna tie it up for you. This will be suitable for fighting and keep your long hair. Give it a try."

At Edmund's instigation, Yi Chen agreed.

 With Juliana’s skillful operation.

　　The bangs and temples are retained, and a centered bun is tied at the back. The whole person immediately looks refreshed.

"Hmm~ That's great! This hairstyle suits you... By the way, do you want to change your weapons?"

 Edmund's attitude seemed to be preparing to give Yi Chen a "big renovation".

 “No need, this hand ax is very easy to use.”

“Well, the workmanship is indeed good, but it only belongs to the basic equipment category.

If we can get disease crystals or some more precious materials during this mission, you can use them to build more useful weapons when we return to the city.

 The weapons for hunting the sick are as important as our limbs. "

"Um."

 …

have to say,

The corresponding family behind Edmund is quite wealthy and even has a mansion in Zion.

　　After that, he took everyone to have a big meal for the day and enjoy a full-body massage before the war.

 After a day of recuperating, both physically and mentally adjusted to the highest level, he went to the [Gentlemen's Hall] early the next morning to submit the task execution document.

 A high-end carriage directly affiliated to the organization is also waiting for everyone at the entrance of the hall.

 Compared with the carriage Yi Chen rode before, it is several grades higher... It uses horses that have undergone species improvement. Their physical fitness is several times higher than that of ordinary horses, and they have disease resistance and self-healing properties.

 You can even see muscle tissue similar to flight feathers on both sides of the horse's body.

 The carriage with partition windows and closed curtains is strong and stable. It is also equipped with an emergency power generation device inside.

 Once something goes wrong with the horse, electric drive can still maintain high speed, which is enough to escape some pursuit dangers.

 After emphasizing some basic issues, the driver officially set off for the destination - [Vinal City].

Even though the distance on paper is 51km,

 Due to the influence of various mountainous terrains, the journey is expected to take three and a half hours.

While everyone was chatting about the mission, Yi Chen suddenly asked a question that was pressing in his heart.

“What is [Secret Medicine]? It doesn’t seem to be mentioned in the course.”

 for a time,

 There was total silence in the carriage.

This question was ultimately answered by Edmund:

“It seems that William, you have basically spent your time on yourself in the past six months, so you have not learned any information related to the organization... Let me explain briefly.

 Mentioning the secret medicine,

 It is necessary to mention two other important concepts, [doctor] and [clinic].

 When we first came to Zion, we met a doctor on the bridge. You should know him, right? "

"Um…"

Yichen heard Edmund say at that time that doctors are a special group of people among gentlemen who have special and powerful abilities. They are issued a "doctor's certificate" after being recognized by the organization.

Edmund continued:

“[Clinic] is somewhat similar to [Tailor Shop]. They are both important institutions (Institutions) established outside with the recognition and financial support of the organization.

The clinic can provide medical services such as treatment and elimination of diseases to gentlemen who are on missions nearby or on the way. It is also a special armed department. When emergencies occur in the surrounding area, the clinic will also provide support.

 But the core and most important part of the clinic is the [Secret Medicine Nostrum]

 If a doctor wants to open a private clinic outside and obtain support from the organization in terms of manpower and material resources, he must submit a "secret medicine manuscript" and samples.

 The organization will pass the clinic’s approval only after the organization has gone through environmental testing and review to confirm the value of the secret medicine.

 At the same time, the clinic is required to deliver a fixed amount of secret medicine to the organization on a regular basis.

 If the output is higher and the value exceeds the estimate, the organization will also increase the clinic's budget, increase the number of apprenticeships in the clinic, and provide various support.

usually,

 The raw materials of the secret medicine are usually obtained from [the patient],

 A special medicine that does not carry pathogens will be obtained after being processed and processed by a doctor's unique and private means.

 This is the most important and core secret of every clinic.

 Generally speaking, we can divide secret medicines into three categories.

  1. Healing type

 The effect of healing secret medicine is far better than that of ordinary medicine. It can restore physical energy in a short time and break through the original upper limit.

 Some can even provide ultra-fast regeneration within a certain period of time, allowing the individual to remain "immortal."

  2. Combat type

This type of secret medicine will specifically activate and strengthen a certain characteristic of a gentleman, and will be greatly strengthened within a certain period of time.

 If the secret medicine does not match the individual's characteristics, rejection will occur, and severe cases may lead to death.

  3.Potential category

 It is a relatively rare and very valuable secret medicine.

 Can enhance the individual's [Psyche] within a certain period of time

 It is often used to explore important areas between gray realms, or to achieve breakthroughs in personality.

I know the above three categories from family books. After the organization has developed for so many years, there may be new categories of secret medicines.

 In short, secret medicine plays an irreplaceable and important role in our fight against [disease].

 There are also things that need attention,

˜According to different individuals, the secret medicine has a very demanding dosage.

If taken in excessive doses, it may cause huge irreparable damage to the individual, or even direct death... It may also induce hidden diseases in the secret medicine and cause internal infection in the user.

 When we pass the stage of being a new gentleman,

 Slowly, we will come into contact with more and more secret medicines, which can save our lives in critical moments. "

 (End of this chapter)