Chapter 4, time is of the essence

Rapei was very disappointed; the old man raised his expectations only to let go midway. Fortunately, he was mentally prepared, as this guy was a madman and one could not expect too much.

Rapei is certainly not going to seek out prostitutes; there is a temple of the god of love there

"I crave the blessings of the divine," Rape stated directly, as the swordsman's personality did not favor unnecessary words

I don't know. The old man shrugged; at a critical moment, this guy actually backed down, but his reasoning was quite sound: "I told you, I am an alchemist and not familiar with dark magic."

At this moment, two individuals were walking towards each other; one was a wealthy person, leisurely strolling, while the other was a worker, hurrying along with a package on his back. Rapei walked straight between the two of them, his hands moving with lightning speed.

"It is sufficient for only the top third to be sharpened; this sword does not have a guard, and I am concerned about injuring my fingers," Lape said, feeling embarrassed.

Splitting the mail... From a regulatory standpoint, it is not permitted. Each postal worker is responsible for a specific area, and in the event of an error, it is easy to hold them accountable. If you split the mail like this, what will happen if there is a mistake?" my father said earnestly.

"You can't do it?" Rape casually asked, as he intended to give up

Rapei could only turn his attention to a piece of paper in his hand, which was filled with words praising the god of war, or to be more precise, it was a hymn of praise as well as a prayer

This is also the reason why La Pei chose the killer persona instead of the scholar persona or the mastermind persona

The delivery of the letters is nearly complete, and it has been much faster than in the past few days

According to Fowler, prayer is also a form of self-hypnosis

The old man did not care, and wiped again; this time only the top third remained glimmering.

Suddenly, the old man shouted, "I found it!"

The man let out a cry of agony, clutching his groin as he fell. However, he did not manage to collapse to the ground, as La Pei swiftly grabbed him by the neck and lifted him up, using him as a shield to push towards another assailant. The assailant had no choice but to catch his comrade, only to feel a sharp pain in the base of his right ear, after which he lost consciousness

The prayer is not long; reciting it once takes only about ten minutes. Lape recited it over and over again.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the temple, and Rape got off, pushing the door open to enter.

"Of course I know you have trained well," the leader of the pickpockets sneered. He did not dare to be aggressive, but that did not mean he was out of options; he could still leverage the situation: "Do you know why I called everyone together? Because someone has been committing crimes wildly on the streets these past few days. This guy is either an idiot or a novice, daring to steal from even those who are untouchable. In just two days, he has stolen five or six thousand Bishaos."

It is indeed prohibited to split mail; however, many postal workers do so privately, and Little Wilson is no exception. This individual is the captain, responsible for the distribution of mail. He often takes advantage of his position to hand over his own mail to others, yet no one has ever troubled him about it

The other three individuals saw Lape make a move and all drew a stick from behind, clearly having come prepared. However, Lape was faster; in an instant, he rushed in front of one person, deflected the stick from that person's hand, and delivered a kick right to the groin.

Rapei is currently contemplating how to resolve the crisis

Lape was momentarily taken aback, but soon understood that the old man had already agreed

Indeed, when Lape mentioned part-time work, his father's expression softened, after all, the son was also considering the family.

In fact, when La Pei thought of the misfortune that the lucky coin would inevitably bring, recalling that all its previous owners had met with a tragic end, he had already resolved to go all in.

"Magic source?" Rape couldn't help but ask. This was something not found in the memory of the lucky coin, possibly because it was too simple, belonging to the fundamentals, and thus not recorded.

Rape could not help but shake his head. The temple of the goddess of wisdom could only be described as resplendent, and that private room was exceptionally luxurious, surrounded by gilded railings, with a gold-leafed mirror overhead, and beneath him was a sofa made of calfskin, dyed an elegant red, which could not be compared to this place at all

Then I will leave it to you. Lapei did not hesitate at all; the old man had no reason to deceive him

A person can only receive the blessing of one deity, yet different personalities are regarded as different individuals. In the temple of the goddess of wisdom, Rape received the blessing of "dexterity of mind and hand," which enables him to learn various skills more easily

How is this possible? Rapei found it hard to believe

"You are right; we indeed cannot prove this point," said the leader of the pickpockets with a smile that did not reach his eyes. "Therefore, we can only find a way to prove our innocence. Our method is to have the police investigate. I have already submitted the list, which includes you. The police will come tomorrow. I have gathered all my subordinates to inform them of this matter. There will be no work tomorrow; it will be a day off until the situation is clarified."

Lape appeared calm on the surface, yet a fire of anger burned within him. He did not intend to remain silent any longer. Although his strength was still insufficient and the timing was not yet ripe, he felt compelled to take action.

The old man's hand suddenly trembled, and his lips moved slightly, clearly uttering a spell. The soft, pliable snake bone instantly straightened, and one could faintly see shimmering waves flowing on both the upper and lower sides.

However, Rape quickly adjusted his mindset, as he still had many other personalities that had split off.

Lape and Hoff are both suffering from headaches, troubled by how to resolve this matter.

This is merely a threat; Hoff does not wish to take things to the extreme. Moreover, even if he helps the police capture the criminal, he will gain no benefit from it. However, if Lapeckin hands over the money, he would be very pleased

Fortunately, the Lape has the Lucky Coin, which has had several owners, many of whom were dark wizards, including the one who caused countless deaths with a plague. The magical circuit that Lape intends to use is that of this individual.

"Do you think it is me?" Rape asked

There is such a thing. Because the speed of delivering letters is faster, while delivering packages requires handing them directly to the recipient and waiting for their signature. Sometimes the recipient is not at home, which may result in a wasted trip. In the past, it was manageable, but now that I have an additional part-time job, I do not want to waste time. "Lapei has plenty of reasons.

Lape quickly ascended the stairs and returned to his room

Unfortunately, Hoff forgot that Lape was a novice, not only unfamiliar with the rules but also unaware of when to advance or retreat

The old man would occasionally stretch his neck to take a glance.

In fact, there is no need for the old man to say anything; Lapei understands and has already been doing this in secret. Unfortunately, those colorful orbs do not listen to him at all

On the page that the old man turned to, there was a drawing of a snake's skeleton, with the number 63 written below it

"I have used that book, so let the penalty be imposed." Indeed, the old man Foller does not care about money

This object is soft and fluffy, resembling a necklace

At this moment, Lape was walking towards the remaining thug, holding a wooden stick in his hand, which belonged to the unfortunate fellow whose groin had been kicked in.

This made La Pei increasingly delighted, while simultaneously deepening his hatred for the wealthy

The ghost did not respond; he was weighing the pros and cons

Bring the dinner to the living room, and then take the lapel upstairs

What is your purpose in coming to * Picture * Tower? Why do they want to assassinate you?" Rape did not rush to mention the secret police; he did not want the ghost to guess his intentions

Lape quickly followed, having had an experience before, he knew what to do

The ghost did not hesitate this time; he seemed to be pondering what caused his death.

"Do you need any help?" A priest approached, and like the other priests, his head was shaved clean, with only a ring of hair around the sides. What set this priest apart was that he wore a thick cotton vest beneath his robe, similar to those worn by soldiers, the kind reinforced with metal plates, which offered decent protection

"Not at all," the old man shook his head, but he quickly provided an explanation: "Dark magic can harness the power of demons"

This thing is fundamental; fundamentals are generally similar. Alchemists also have their own set of magical circuits, which are not significantly different from this.

"How is your practice going?" Hande said with a smile as he walked over.

What frustrated Lape was that the memories contained in the lucky coins were all related to primary skills, such as the swordsman's swordsmanship, footwork, and breathing techniques, as well as the magician's magical circuits, spellcasting techniques, and meditation methods. However, it did not inform him how to draw magic circles or how to communicate with demons. He still had to seek out other dark magicians, purchase relevant books, learn the necessary knowledge, and conduct a large number of experiments

Time gradually passed, and those bluish-purple veins slowly faded away. The wound on Rape's chest had also healed, leaving only a small scar, which could easily be overlooked if one did not pay close attention.

In just one morning, Rape completed the delivery of all the letters, and now he is heading towards the temple. After passing the intersection, he saw a towering spire in the distance, atop which stood a long sword. Surrounding it was a circle of iron railings resembling sharp long spears, and the heavy iron gate was similar to the iron portcullis of a castle.

"Did the director hint at something? Has the promotion been delayed because of this?" Lape asked in succession.

What was just said was originally merely a threat, but now the leader of the pickpockets intends to turn that threat into reality

"What about Scar and Ghost Skin?" The leader of the pickpockets felt an ominous sense when he did not see the four thugs, and he immediately asked Hand.

This is wonderful. "La Pei" exclaimed excitedly as she jumped up

The old man pondered for a long time without any clues, ultimately deciding not to think any further. What followed was a wave of joy. Although this thing could not be directly applied to him, it provided him with much inspiration, perhaps allowing him to deduce a magical circuit that he could use

In the evening, La Pei went to the old man's place to help him prepare dinner, while all the stolen money was hidden inside a bag of flour. Even if the old man was hungry, he would not touch the flour, and outsiders could not possibly enter, so this was the safest place.

In the past, La Pei would have been completely bewildered, but now there exists an additional persona of a hidden mastermind within his consciousness

Come with me! The priest took the money pouch and turned to lead the way.

The magical conductivity of metals is quite poor. The old man didn't even glance at Lape and replied casually

Before the ghost could finish speaking, Lapei interrupted: "I need to know the specific details; only then can I understand whom you have hindered"

However, the leader of the pickpockets is also in a difficult position. Although he can communicate with the police, in reality, they are using him. That kid, no matter how you look at it, is still a postal service employee, and his father holds a position in the postal service office, which gives them a certain status, all of them living off public funds. The relationship between the postal service and the police is much closer than his. As long as that kid explains the whole situation, his attempt to drag postal service employees into the mess and use their public identity to transport stolen goods will undoubtedly be exposed, and if things go poorly, he will find himself in even greater trouble.

Half an hour later, Lape and Hand arrived at that building again

Big Wilson and his father are rivals. The father is an honest man who would not resort to deceit behind others' backs. However, Big Wilson is not the same; that guy is a petty person

The acceptance of blessings takes place in a separate booth located behind the temple. The booth is constructed from wooden planks the thickness of an arm, with iron bars nailed around it, giving the initial impression of a prison cell

The so-called devil actually refers to those intense emotions, most of which are negative, such as hatred, anger, greed, despair, and so on. When a person is emotionally agitated, they often unleash unimaginable power, the old man further explained

"Did you not say that what a magician needs is calmness and rationality?" Lape felt increasingly perplexed

"Is it not possible to use steel?" Lape asked softly

It is a new day again, and La Pei is weaving through the crowd with a large parcel on his shoulder

The old man did not object; he simply waved his hand, and the shimmering light on one side instantly vanished, transforming the sword into a straight blade

I will leave with you once I have put my things in order. Lape held an oiled paper bag in her hand, just like that day.

The power of the werewolf is utilized to enhance the body, using materials from the werewolf as the source of magic, which will also possess the same characteristics. Rape's strength will increase, speed will become faster, the body will become more agile, reactions will become quicker, senses will become sharper, and most importantly, he will gain a terrifying ability to recover.

Next to that book, there was a tray. It was unclear what the old man had done, but the tray sank down. After a moment, when the tray reappeared, it had two sets of snake bones on it. Meanwhile, the number at the bottom of the page had also changed to 61

In La Pe's view, this place resembles more of a fortress or a knight academy

At this moment, Lape has adopted the persona of a swordsman, and the deity that the swordsman persona worships is the God of War

The La Pei Ke three days later is different from the one three days ago; his strength has doubled, and his speed has nearly tripled. The two thugs from three days ago were able to get back up after being beaten, but today, this one lying on the ground cannot get up.

Lapei let out a sigh

The secret police are directly under the king, funded by special expenses, with His Majesty the King contributing a portion and the rest drawn from the treasury. Unlike the police, which are subordinate to the municipal authorities and maintained by local taxes. When Big Will spoke of the secret police, his expression was somewhat peculiar

Old Foller suddenly raised his head, glaring with both eyes, and shouted in displeasure: "You interrupted my train of thought"

This is not the first temple that La Pei has visited; he had previously visited the temple of the Goddess of Wisdom, adopting the persona of an assassin.

Suddenly, Lape felt a sharp pain at the top of his head, as if a red-hot steel needle had pierced through.

He is no different from an ordinary person. The old man is completely unaware of human emotions and social customs, not realizing that what La Pei needs at this moment is comfort

Lape furrowed his brow, finding it truly too short. After observing for a while, he suddenly said: "I do not need a double-edged blade"

The leader of the pickpockets must die, having provoked La Pei time and again. They have reached a point of no return, but how can one ensure that the police do not cause trouble?

Hoff increasingly regretted his decision, realizing that it was unnecessary to have come to this point

The old man had no doubts about Lape's words, neither questioning the authenticity of the tenfold fine nor doubting that the magical circuit diagram provided by Lape was obtained from the library

"Why do you always have to bring along a few disgusting guys?" Lape shook his head at Hand. Suddenly, Lape moved and kicked that filthy guy in the face.

At the dining table, the old man was enjoying his lunch with great relish. Lapeyre, on the other end, sat with a pen in hand, drawing on a piece of graph paper; he was illustrating the diagram of a magical circuit.

Rapei saw the ghost and remained silent, which instantly made him furious: "I have no leads at all, nor any way to obtain them. I can't even check a few things. You can't possibly expect me to stop every passerby on the street and ask them who arranged this assassination, can you? Others would definitely think I'm a lunatic!"

Finally, an additional layer of protection is needed. The old man took out a jar from the drawer, and upon opening it, there was a substance inside that resembled mercury

There are many colorful orbs of light all around. "Lapei said drowsily.

The old man had a peculiar expression on his face, as if he had just bitten into dog feces. He shook his head and said, "I have never seen a magician who uses a sword"

"It can be used as a sword... In other words, it must be at least one foot long... and it cannot be easily cut in half..." The old man muttered to himself while rummaging around.

It is the ability to conduct magical power. Materials with good magical conduction abilities generally come from magical creatures, such as nerves, bones, and hair. Some plants also possess decent magical conduction abilities, although they are relatively rare. The old man became quite talkative when it came to topics related to magic

"I know why you were assassinated." Lape covered his forehead; this guy had done nothing but provoke hatred, and surely many people wanted him dead. No wonder in the gossip Lape had heard these past few days, many referred to this guy as the king's lapdog, and some even rejoiced at his assassination. How should this be investigated

"Don't come over here, I... I haven't offended you." The thug's legs went weak; those in his line of work know best who can be provoked and who cannot. The most feared are individuals like La Pei, who possess skills and are ruthless.

Like in the morning, Lape not only needs to practice cooking skills, but also to practice multitasking

Magicians are all atheists; they believe that gods are merely a form of spiritual support. As more people believe, a certain special spiritual resonance is generated, which is the origin of divine arts

For Rapei, who has chosen the identities of both a swordsman and a magician, the characteristics of the werewolf are indeed perfectly suited to him

In the laboratory on the third floor, La Pei lay completely naked on the ground, beneath him was a magic circle, more intricate than the one from the morning

Just like earlier, Rape passed between the two individuals. Both of them, fearing a collision, instinctively dodged, thus their attention was focused on the areas that might be impacted. Consequently, he took the opportunity to slip two leaves into their pockets.

Rest assured, it is I who has helped you split your personality, so I can see that changing to another persona will only make you seem somewhat abnormal. Furthermore, you have just received blessings, so there still lingers a trace of divine power on you. Additionally, because you have received blessings from several deities, the traces of divine power are quite chaotic. After a period of time, these traces will naturally dissipate, and by then, everything will be fine

Lapei was at a loss for words; he did not know which side the old man was on

These are the benefits that the characteristics of a werewolf bring to Lape. Whenever he is physically exhausted, as long as he takes a moment to rest, he will quickly recover, and the fatigue and muscle soreness in his body will also soon disappear

Rape stepped down from the carriage and rushed straight into the kitchen after entering the door. After a quarter of an hour, he emerged from the kitchen holding a large tray. Tonight's dinner consisted of roasted lamb chops, pan-fried salmon, and creamy oyster soup. These three dishes are quite simple to prepare, making them perfect for him to practice his skills.

The intense pain forced Lape to grit his teeth, yet a surge of joy filled his heart; his conjecture was correct

There are many pickpockets in the city; I fear there may be more than just this one, right? Perhaps it was another group that stole it. Of course, Lape would not take responsibility.

At this moment, the leader of the pickpockets also harbored murderous intentions towards La Pei

In front, there was a carriage, a specially customized private carriage, indicating that the person getting off was undoubtedly wealthy

Perhaps it is indeed necessary to see what clues the police have in their possession The ghost softened, as he originally did not want to help, but now, in order to take revenge for himself, he had no choice but to compromise

"The bones are too fragile; even a slight shake could cause them to fall apart," Lape reminded from the side

The police? The ghost shook its head disdainfully: "What use can the police serve? They are nothing but a bunch of pigs, only capable of making excuses and finding various reasons to evade responsibility. After all, assassination is a political event, which in principle has nothing to do with the police system; it should be investigated by the secret police department. And in a small place like Talen, there is simply no branch of the secret police."

As a poor person, Lape harbors a certain resentment towards the wealthy, and he feels no moral burden when stealing from the rich

At this moment, the blessing that Lape has received is "The Art of Combat"

Rape had long noticed these four individuals; they were all quite burly, with faces full of flesh, clearly not of good character

The old man pinched out a lump and gently rubbed it on the slender snake bone, which instantly transformed from its original pale color to a silvery hue, as if it were crafted from silver

"Go to sleep, and when you wake up, everything will be fine. I am going to sleep as well, good night," Lape said to his father

Demon manipulation ability? Lape felt that he needed to catch up on his studies; there was simply too much he did not know.

The recovery is quick, allowing for a larger training volume, which enables running at a faster pace. The improvement in ability will also be much quicker, and more time can be saved.

Turning into the small alley ahead, La Pei quickly pulled out the money pouch, opened it, and immediately displayed a look of surprise.

Leaving the Temple of the God of War, Lape reboarded the carriage. The next stop was the library, which also served as the temple of the God of Knowledge and Books. This time, he intended to have the scholar persona blessed.

The old man did not harbor any suspicion; he simply found it incredible

Rest assured, I have long considered this. The old man waved towards another drawer, which opened automatically, and a ball of thread flew out from within. The thread had a slight silver hue, resembling a metallic texture, yet it was much softer than metal wire, and it left no marks after being bent.

At the center of Rape's chest, at the location of the sternum, there is a small incision that has just been made, and a sharp and pointed claw, shaped like a crescent moon, is embedded within the wound

This is called Aughysunus, a rare resin. Those who have never seen it would think it is mercury. However, it is much lighter than mercury and possesses a strong adhesive quality; once it sticks, it cannot be removed. The old man held the completed wand in his hand

Hoff's eyes were filled with a sense of triumph as he awaited Rape's plea for mercy

These two vertebrae are both over one foot long, and when straightened, they indeed resemble a slender, pointed sword

The more complex the magical circuit, the rarer it is. The old man's magical circuit is already quite impressive, but it pales in comparison to this one. His magical circuit consists of six loops and one hundred and twenty nodes, while the magical circuit drawn by Lape has twelve loops and two hundred and seventy-two nodes. If this were a secret transmission from a legendary mage, it would be understandable, but how could it possibly be found in a library? Is it because dark magic is not taken seriously, leading to it being carelessly discarded? Or is it that a certain legendary dark mage hopes to attract more talented individuals to join the ranks of dark mages by using such a method? If this were a secret transmission from a legendary mage, it would be understandable, but how could it possibly be found in a library? Is it because dark magic is not taken seriously, leading to it being carelessly discarded? Or is it that a certain legendary dark mage hopes to attract more talented individuals to join the ranks of dark mages by using such a method?

What people like the most is the clear pricing of the blessings from the God of Love, where one can obtain whatever one desires

Among the deities, femininity does not equate to weakness; the goddess of wisdom exemplifies this, as she is also a goddess of war, possessing combat abilities that are certainly on par with those of the god of war before us

As an alchemist, crafting wands is fundamental. The old man's drawer contains a collection of wands, some long, some short, made of wood and others of ivory

What is this?" Rapei was very curious

Wearing an iron breastplate and hanging a war hammer at the waist, this is the unique attire of the priest of the god of war

The requirements of dark magic for magical power are not high. Rapecco is unaware of this, as there are none in the lucky coins.

After finishing dinner, La Pei was on his way home. Just as he was nearing his doorstep, five individuals emerged from a nearby alley, with the leader being the pickpocket Hand.

"If it were me, it wouldn't be a problem no matter how long it takes," the old man said dismissively. The magical power consumed by such a minor spell as the Blade Technique was nothing to him. However, he then turned his wand around and pointed to the amethyst embedded at the end: "You can't do that; you must infuse it with magical power in advance. If fully charged, it can last for over twenty minutes at a time"

Vacation means being injured, while taking a long vacation implies being seriously injured, and it may even suggest the possibility of being incapacitated

Suddenly, Lape recalled something and immediately asked, "How about helping me construct a magical circuit?"

However, at this point, the leader of the pickpockets has no way to retreat

What surprised Lape was that the courtyard was actually filled with people, all of whom were quite young. Judging by their demeanor, they all seemed to be pickpockets like Hand. He also saw the girl who had taught him how to steal among them

Then Lapei also needs to go to District 5

"Who says I can't do it?" The old man jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, saying, "Isn't it just a magic wand that can be used as a sword? This is very simple"

At this moment, La Pe is wearing a snow-white shirt, devoid of any unnecessary embellishments; however, judging by the fabric and craftsmanship, it is undoubtedly not inexpensive. Over it, he has donned a royal blue silk vest, while still wearing fitted trousers and a pair of boots designed for explorers.

This is not an ordinary magic circuit; it looks quite advanced... Is there such a thing in the library?" The old man mumbled, his speech unclear as he stuffed his mouth with meat

I have the stinger of the Mothman Scorpion, the venom gland of the Sky Blue Spider, the eye of the Abyssal Demon, the fangs of a vampire, the claws of a werewolf, and the tail hair of a nightmare... The old man was counting his collection there, and after a long while, he finally paused, thought for a moment, and ultimately said: "If I were you, I would choose the fangs of a vampire or the claws of a werewolf, after all, vampires and werewolves were originally human."

Lape took out a purple velvet purse, which had been prepared in advance, as he had already inquired about the "market situation"

Lapei sat inside the carriage, leaning against the window as he gazed at the scenery outside

"You are back?" The sound of his father's voice brought La Pei back to a slight state of awareness

Moreover, Lape has already developed so many personalities; it is only a matter of time before he becomes a madman like Follena, or perhaps even more insane. What else could instill fear in him?

This is undoubtedly a slow-burning blessing; as time goes on, the effects become increasingly evident, enabling Lape to more easily reach the pinnacle. Perhaps he could even become a legend, but for the present him, it holds little significance

You still need a wand The old man opened a drawer

Lape did not even glance at the thug, dropped the wooden stick, and walked straight towards his home. After a moment, he came out again and greeted Hand: "Let's go, you lead the way. Last time we went around in circles, and I didn't remember the place."

I intend to approach the police, as there must be someone responsible for your case, and they may have some clues. La Pei easily found a reason.

"Did you not say there are no devils?" Rape felt puzzled

May the divine bless you, you need to pay two hundred bishao. As a priest of the God of War, I also prefer to be straightforward, which is one of the reasons for the gradual decline of the God of War. Priests of other sects increasingly emphasize eloquence, while only the priests of the God of War still value strength, judging superiority based on power

You actually noticed it. Lape felt somewhat worried; if the old man Fole could see it, perhaps those priests could see it as well

The old man paused for a moment; he had never heard of poisoning a wand. However, since these two wands were to be used as swords, it was somewhat understandable. After pondering for a moment, he shook his head and sighed: "I am not familiar with dark magic, so I can only add some ordinary curses to one of the wands, such as paralysis, weakness, or blindness. As for the other wand, I can imbue it with 'Deadly Venom Injection.' You will have to procure the poison you desire yourself." He shook his head and sighed: "I am not familiar with dark magic, so I can only add some ordinary curses to one of the wands, such as paralysis, weakness, or blindness. As for the other wand, I can imbue it with 'Deadly Venom Injection.' You will have to procure the poison you desire yourself."

The old man, seeing La Pei's bewildered expression, felt increasingly at ease. In a good mood, he patiently explained: "Humans are not magical beings; only a very small number of people are born with the ability to wield magic. Out of one million people, there may be only one or two such geniuses. Therefore, ancient magicians invented the magical circuit, a man-made method that allows us to use magic. The key to the magical circuit is the magic source, which involves creating a core from the essence of magical beings and implanting it within our bodies."

"Beagle, come out!" As soon as he entered the room, Lapei shouted in his heart

Well then. The old man appeared exceptionally excited, for he had acquired a long-desired experimental subject: "Listen, since you have chosen dark magic, you can certainly attempt to make a deal with the devil; the blessings of God and the gifts of the devil can coexist.

Lapei has never been discovered; he has already found the trick, which was taught to him by a girl. It was also from the girl that he learned that the leader of the pickpockets intentionally increased the difficulty. He should first learn to pinch with a fat object, starting with cold water, then switching to hot water, and finally using a metal clamp. At the same time, he also realized that the demonstration by the young pickpocket was flawed; the key to stealing is not speed, but rather diverting the other person's attention.

Lapei noticed this detail; his original probability of winning was 60%, and it has now increased to 80%

That is the temple of the God of War

Do not underestimate the God of Love; while other deities have only one representative, the God of Love has two. Consequently, the blessings one can receive are the most abundant, such as "flattery," "reading between the lines," and "adaptability," all of which are quite valuable. However, what Lapey values most is the blessing of "escape from dire situations," which was originally intended for lovers but has become a favorite among thieves and assassins.

"Are you blind?" A stout man, in his forties or fifties, well-dressed and carrying a gold-tipped cane, shouted angrily at La Pei.

Of course, there is a premise: this image must be genuine and not a joke by someone.

Hande let out a sigh of relief; he had initially worried that Lapei, relying on his strength, would be unwilling to cooperate, but unexpectedly, he ultimately yielded.

However, what truly infuriated Lape was that branch director from mhetushu.com, who clearly showed favoritism towards Da Wilson while still trying to maintain an appearance of impartiality

At this moment, Rape's heart was filled with anger, and his mind was consumed with murderous intent, yet his expression remained exceptionally indifferent. The reason Rape did not take action to kill was that it was already too late; not only would he be unable to silence them, but it would also attract the police.

The ghost immediately emerged in response.

Lape has already understood that this thick booklet should be something akin to a cargo list, and the pallet is connected to the warehouse

Magic is truly remarkable

The sun was about to set, and a carriage stopped in front of the entrance at No. 2 and No. 3 Jeffrey Street

Lape has already devised a way to extricate himself from his predicament, which is to leverage the situation. Foller is one option, but that fellow is a madman, and it is uncertain whether he would agree. In contrast, Big Will is a better choice; he is the king's envoy, and his status speaks for itself.

I do not believe that thieves are so honest; perhaps there are those who quietly amass wealth. Furthermore, the person stealing money might be from outside, or they could simply be passing through. How will you investigate this?" Lape had already made up his mind

After waiting for a long time and seeing no activity, the old man became dejected again: "Your magical affinity is not very high."

"To store magical power, use ordinary amethyst." The old man rummaged through the drawer and pulled out two pieces; this material is a staple in the laboratory as a universal resource

Would you like to see my skills? Over the past three days, I have been practicing diligently, and now my left hand is almost as agile as my right. Lape, seeing that the leader remained silent, took the initiative to provoke.

"Then I will come back tomorrow, my family is still waiting for me to return for dinner," Lape said coldly, and after finishing his words, he turned and left. Since he had already decided to get rid of this guy, there was no need to care about any face-saving.

Lape vaguely guessed that the flowing light was something akin to a sharp blade, yet he still asked, "What is this?"

Am I very bad?" Rape was also deeply affected by the old man's words and became unusually dejected

Two hundred pesos is undoubtedly a substantial sum for an ordinary family, but it is nothing significant for the old man Fole. Before leaving the old man's house, Lape borrowed a large sum of money from him, with the condition that he would work for the old man for free for three years

"Do you feel anything?" the old man asked, standing next to Lape, his foot pressed tightly against Lape's head

I have already found out. Before the old man could finish speaking, Lape took the initiative to speak up. To enhance his persuasiveness, he pulled out a library card: "You have six books that have not been returned, namely 'Detailed Explanation of the Nasis Magical Symbols', 'Dream Analysis and Divination', 'Exploration of Paracelsus Biology', 'Atlantis - The Lost Truth', 'Does the Age of Gods Exist? Exploration of Prehistoric Times', and 'Types and Classification of Dragons'. Among them, 'Detailed Explanation of the Nasis Magical Symbols' is a rare book that the library can no longer obtain, so they have imposed a tenfold fine on you. The money I brought is not enough..." Lape rambled on and on.

Rapei was still exclaiming in astonishment, while the old man had already begun his work. He took a small knife and cut off all the thin, curved ribs, leaving only two long and slender vertebrae.

Lapei quickly got up from the ground, grabbed some clothes from a nearby laboratory table, and put them on hastily. He had no interest in standing naked in front of others, let alone in front of a mad old man.

In fact, La Pei had long known that his father could not be promoted; perhaps his father himself was aware of this as well. The so-called competition was merely a way to silence gossip.

Even when werewolves suffer fatal injuries, they can heal rapidly. They are energetic, requiring only two to three hours of sleep each day. Their endurance is also remarkable, allowing them to run continuously for several days and nights.

The old man assumed a posture of "You are right": "Therefore, this is considered heretical"

"Well then," the ghost shrugged and said, "I have hindered many people. Postal control requires the establishment of a new department within the postal service, specifically responsible for inspecting mail. This department will employ strong light methods to examine the contents of letters, and if necessary, even open them. News control also necessitates the creation of a dedicated department; every newspaper in the city must be submitted to this department for inspection before publication to determine what news can be printed. Assembly control means that any political party wishing to hold a gathering must submit an application and have someone supervise it. If they violate this, it will be considered an illegal assembly, and once discovered, the organizer of the gathering will be held accountable, potentially facing imprisonment... News control also necessitates the creation of a dedicated department; every newspaper in the city must be submitted to this department for inspection before publication to determine what news can be printed. Assembly control means that any political party wishing to hold a gathering must submit an application and have someone supervise it. If they violate this, it will be considered an illegal assembly, and once discovered, the organizer of the gathering will be held accountable, potentially facing imprisonment..."

"I have said that I am not familiar with black magic..." The old man shook his head repeatedly

"This is the Blade Art, a magic I have solidified for you. Don't you want a sword?" the old man asked

Among the various blessings bestowed by the goddess of wisdom, "dexterous hands and a clever mind" is not particularly remarkable. However, it is exceptionally suitable for Rape, as there is an overwhelming amount of knowledge he needs to acquire

You may get up now and put on your clothes the old man shouted

After two consecutive days of work, Lape finally realized one thing: being a thief is definitely a lucrative profession. He now has enough to pay off the debt to Old Man Fole.

Lape was taken aback; he did not expect to attract such trouble, and it was evident that the owner had found the leader of the pickpockets.

"Did you ask your colleague to help you deliver the package, while you help them deliver the letter?" asked Rape's father

"Could you add a little more to it?" Rape proposed once again, pointing to the extremely sharp tip: "The lethality of this thing is too low; could we apply some poison or add a curse?"

Indeed, upon hearing this from Lape, the old man immediately threw his pen on the table, then stood up and walked downstairs

The wound is healing rapidly, but the flesh that has grown is black. Moreover, radiating from the sternum, purple veins emerge, extending in all directions like tree roots, and intertwining like a spider's web, spreading throughout the body

"It is yours, it will always belong to you, everything will be fine." Lape gently embraced her father, tenderly patting his back.

The entire afternoon, Lape wandered aimlessly in the streets, as there was nothing left to organize at Old Fole's place; he now had plenty of free time.

The old man was not conducting experiments on the third floor, but rather was in the study, writing and calculating. La Pei walked quietly behind the old man and said, "Dinner is ready."

"How long can this last?" Lape continued to ask, understanding that any magic requires the consumption of magical power, a common knowledge he was aware of

It is precisely for this reason that, while feeling delighted, La Pei cannot help but feel a tinge of disappointment

This time, the magic is sufficient to last for more than two hours

"If you want me to help you, at least make sure everyone believes I am on your side, right?" Rape thought to himself, as speaking to a ghost does not require vocalization; it is sufficient to merely recite it in one's mind.

The leader of the pickpockets looked at La Pei. Initially, he was somewhat uncertain, but now he was certain: "What do you understand? Everyone in this line of work knows the rules—who can be stolen from and who cannot. We all understand that if those who cannot be touched lose something, the police will immediately trace it back to us. A quick discussion among us will make it clear who did it."

I have two purposes for coming to Talen: one is to strengthen various forms of regulation, including postal regulation, news regulation, and assembly regulation... he stated

At noon, La Pei had already tried once, and after splitting his personality at https://m.hetushu.com, he could indeed easily control both hands to perform two tasks simultaneously. Now, he was even stronger than at noon; the lamb chops were cooked medium rare, with juices still seeping out. The salmon was pan-fried to a golden color, showing no signs of charring.

"What should I do?" Rape leaned in quickly to interrupt; he did not understand, nor did he need to understand

The library is located in District 3, specifically in the Port Area, where there are also the Temples of the Sea God and the Wind God. Lapey is not interested in the Sea God; he has no intention of going to sea and is not interested in ocean trade, so the Sea God offers him little assistance. The Wind God, however, is different. Whether it is "Light as a Feather" or "Dancing with the Wind," both are blessings well-suited for a swordsman. If luck is on his side, he might even receive the blessing of "Wings of the Wind." The Wind God, however, is different. Whether it is "Light as a Feather" or "Dancing with the Wind," both are blessings well-suited for a swordsman. If luck is on his side, he might even receive the blessing of "Wings of the Wind."

What suggestions do you have? Lapei knew he was an outsider, so he simply asked directly

"Isn't it that Big Wilson is using this opportunity to trouble you?" Lape immediately uncovered the essence of the issue

Lapei completely ignored this fellow, his lips curled into a smile, for there was an extra money pouch in the package

Lape did not dare to continue thinking, fearing that the little faith he had would be shaken.

A thousand years ago, when the center of the world was still in the Adriatic Sea, the God of War was once the most revered deity. However, to this day, although wars have never ceased, the God of War has lost the glory of yesteryear

Lape returned home in a daze, his mind completely occupied by the persona of the mastermind, constantly calculating various possibilities

My courage is absolutely sufficient. Rape has already gone all out, with a split personality and multiple beliefs. If it were a century ago, he would have been sent to the stake long ago

That person was thrown out backwards

Secret police? Suddenly, Lape had a moment of inspiration; he had not originally considered: "Isn't the secret police part of the police system?"

"Is there anything delicious? I'm starving, bring it over to show some respect to me," said a guy who had come along with Hand.

No evidence is needed; this is the intuition of the pickpocket leader

District 5 is adjacent to the port area, but like District 7, it holds the lowest status among the seven administrative districts. This is because all the sailors disembarking from ships tend to gather there, and over time, it has become a place where various social classes converge, as well as a haven for pickpockets, thieves, and smugglers. However, the most notorious aspect of this area is its prostitutes, who are fond of sailors due to their wealth and generosity. They even prefer smugglers more, as smugglers have even more money and often present them with expensive gifts. Yet, the most famous aspect remains the prostitutes in that area, who are attracted to sailors for their wealth and generosity. They are even more inclined towards smugglers, as smugglers possess greater wealth and tend to give them lavish gifts.

What is impossible about this? Whether it is a god or a devil, neither truly exists; they are merely a form of spiritual solace. You can regard them as abstract symbols or as a formula... Follert incessantly imparted to Lape his philosophy of being a magician.

"How do you plan to find the clues?" The ghost became interested; he was already dead, and his only obsession was to seek revenge for himself. As long as he could achieve this goal, he did not care what means he employed

Inside, there are all gold coins, probably more than one hundred. Based on the exchange rate of one gold coin to eight Bisha, his earnings amount to over eight hundred Bisha, equivalent to his father's annual salary

They have gone on vacation, and Scar, Ghost Skin, and the Eye of Decay will probably be on an extended holiday as well, sent off by Quick Legs

What do you intend to use as the source of magic?" The old man poked the center of the picture with a fork.

Very well! The old man shouted loudly like a madman: "These are the free-floating magical elements. Try to capture them and then absorb them into your body"

As he reached the stairway, the old man suddenly stopped, turned his head to look at La Pei, and then moved a bit closer. He scrutinized him up and down for quite a while, and then burst into laughter: "Everyone says I am crazy, but it turns out you are even crazier. You actually have split into so many personalities, and you have allowed each of these personalities to receive blessings from the divine..." The old man seemed to understand: "No wonder you borrowed such a large sum of money from me; it turns out it was for this purpose."

Lape ran over, and at that moment, his backpack brushed past that person

This is another training session for Lape

The old man ran frantically to a corner of the laboratory, where a thick booklet was placed. Each page depicted a different material, resembling an encyclopedia.

Among the materials mentioned by the old man, the werewolf's claw is the least impressive, as werewolves themselves are not particularly remarkable magical creatures. However, for Lapei, it is undoubtedly the most suitable choice

Then I will cover the dinner with a lid; you can eat whenever you like. Lapei has long understood the old man's temperament; he is actually quite easy to deceive

Using the claws of a werewolf as a source of magic is a choice made by Lapei himself

This temple appears somewhat dilapidated

Lape did not steal anything; instead, he placed a leaf in the pockets of those two individuals. Even if someone discovers it, it does not matter; it is merely a prank.

No wonder the God of War has fallen into such decline; these fellows are truly too stubborn.

"Who else is there besides you?" The leader of the pickpockets originally did not have such an idea, but at this moment he was moved. It was no longer about framing someone; he had a feeling that this matter truly involved Lapei.

This is the claw of the werewolf

However, the old man soon became spirited again and said loudly, "Fortunately, you have chosen black magic."

Lape felt no guilt in counting the money he bargained down as his own income, especially since he still owed the old man Fole a substantial sum. Moreover, constructing the magical circuit also required funds; it was unrealistic to think he could work for the old man for free over the next few years. Although Lape had his own principles, he also understood the need for flexibility—some money should not be coveted, while other money could be taken. Another area where Lape lied was regarding the magical circuit diagram; he did not obtain it from the library, as dark magic is ultimately a forbidden art, and it is unlikely that such materials would be found in a library.

Aren't you all asleep yet?" Rapei was somewhat surprised, as his family usually went to bed early to save on lamp oil.

The expression of the leader of the pickpockets suddenly darkened; he had originally hoped that the four thugs would be able to intimidate Lape, but unexpectedly, they were defeated by Lape instead. Now, he had no one left to rely on.

The leader of the pickpockets was furious, his face turning ashen. It was one thing for La Pei to show him no respect, but to humiliate him in front of so many subordinates was intolerable

If you have the courage, I will teach you another trick. A wild thought emerged in the old man's mind

The old man pointed at the snake bone, and the ball of thread drew out a strand of silk, weaving in and out among the slender snake bones. The vertebrae were akin to a series of hollow cylindrical tubes, and that strand of silk resembled a string of pearls, threading them together to form a long and slender necklace

Lape looked for a long time but found nothing that satisfied him, so he hesitantly asked, "Can I exchange it for a sword? Preferably two."

Lape is determined to protect his parents, safeguard his sister, and defend this home

Lape lied about both matters. Initially, the library staff did demand a fine ten times the original amount. However, after Lape visited the Temple of the God of Love and received the blessings of "Flattery" and "Escape from Despair," he returned to the library. He persisted in negotiating with the staff for quite some time, ultimately managing to reduce the fine to just double the original amount.