Card Master Guide

At two o'clock in the morning, discussions about Star Map City were raging on the Internet.

The troublemakers called it the "Large-scale collective sleep in Star Map City" incident, and various conspiracy theories emerged in endlessly.

It wasn't until the federation held an emergency press conference, stating that the incident was caused by a monster, and that the monster had been eliminated, that some turmoil was calmed down.

Outside the coffee shop, Lin Xiao was wearing a long windbreaker, stopped the motorcycle, and looked ignorant, raised his hand to collect the light particles after the motorcycle dissipated into his fingers, and put the vehicle card into the fire with his backhand.

Walking through the underground stairs to the base of the investigation team, Lin Xiao found that the power supply had been restored.

A group of people stood in front with bad expressions, headed by a tall red-haired woman with one-eyed mask, as if they were checking for suspicious persons.

"Hey!" Hemlock called, "Where did you go, Lin!"

Lin Xiao glanced at Hemlock, and said calmly, "Investigate."

Star Map City is shrouded in an unknown barrier, and the corresponding investigation task is Lin Xiao's job in the sixth team.

"Really." Hemlock's tone became calmer: "The group is not peaceful now. Even if you are the group leader, you have to take care of yourself."

"What happened?"

Hemlock folded his arms, the eyes next to the one-eyed mask flickered slightly, and said in a low voice:

"A fallen card master invaded the investigation team, and his strength was as high as the seventh level. The team leader of the assault team, Amos, died in the line of duty. Unfortunately, your subordinate, Raven, was also seriously injured..."

Lin Xiao suppressed his emotions and whispered, "Where is Raven now?"

"Medical room."

Lin Xiao nodded slightly, passed by Hemshan, and heard her stop him again:

"This incident...is it related to the demon god?"

"Yes." Lin Xiao stopped for a moment, then took another step, with deep eyes.

Probably more than one.

In the medical room, a man wrapped in bandages was sleeping on a hospital bed, with Sigrid sitting next to him.

Jolena leaned halfway beside the TV cabinet with her arms folded, her face covered with scabs, and she was thoughtful.

Hearing the movement, the two cast their gazes. Seeing that it was Lin Xiao, Sigrid heaved a sigh of relief, and Jolena nodded with red pupils flashing.

Lin Xiao nodded first, and then said, "The crisis of the Sloth Demon God has been resolved."

Sigrid opened her mouth... Although Lin Xiao has always been known for his efficiency, the efficiency of handling a demon god in an hour is too amazing!

Qiao Linna lowered her head halfway, closed her eyes and sighed softly, "It must be you."

Lin Xiao: "How is brother Chu Yun?"

"The doctor just finished the operation and gave him the analgesic, and he is now asleep." The little secretary said softly, "He led the congressman into a trap, and then... you should have heard the explosion."

Lin Xiao nodded. Even he in the distance could detect the explosion from the underground pipeline.

Brother Chu Yun used the strength of the fifth rank to fight against the seventh rank councilors. This is the most perfect and difficult battle plan he can do.

Lin Xiao looked at Qiao Linna again, and saw that her cheek was injured, and she could see something soft in her cold eyes.

Jolena stared in a daze, seemed to be looking for something, then turned her head and said calmly:

"Don't blame yourself, and don't need to be sad. Everyone is doing this, not only for you."

Lin Xiao is used to this kind of comforting method mixed with rough stones.

Nodding his head, he asked, "What happened to Mr. Amos who died in the line of duty?"

Sigrid glanced at the monitor, then at the tablet in her hand, and after confirming that it was correct, said cautiously:

"He, should be, the killer code-named 'Colonel'... Then, the team leader, killed him in the duel."

"Erase?"

"That's right, I can't describe it, it's just unilateral crushing..." Sigrid said timidly, "The team leader is really strong."

Lin Xiao was silent for a moment.

The suspicion in his heart grew stronger.

At this time, Lin Xiao heard Belphegor's faint chuckle next to his ear... and he didn't know whether he guessed right, or the direction was completely wrong.

"This lazy guy..." Lin Xiaoxin said, "We must squeeze her hard and make her work in the live broadcast room 24 hours a day!"

Since Brother Chu Yun suffered physical injuries, the power of gluttony that devoured the virus was not very effective, so he could only recover slowly by himself.

Lin Xiao told Sigrid not to say anything about the team leader. And let her not have to worry, staying in the investigation team is still very safe.

After all... Even if the team leader is Mammon, according to Belphegor, Mammon is silently protecting Chu Yun and the others.

Although he didn't know Mammon's true purpose, Lin Xiao could at least be sure that he came for him. He will not threaten the people around him like Roman did.

And after this failed assassination operation, the Federation will stop for a while...

It was enough for Lin Xiao to use this period of time to consolidate the newly acquired power of original sin and demonstrate his force to the world.

After leaving the investigation team, it was already three o'clock in the morning. Lin Xiao looked at the girl with a high ponytail beside him:

"If you don't come home at night, won't Mr. Jones tell you?"

"He knew I wouldn't listen, so he indulged me."

Qiao Linna manifested the motorcycle, straddled it, and said calmly: "Maybe one day I take the man home, and he will scold me a few words."

Lin Xiao: "Take the man back?"

Qiao Linna took a deep look at Lin Xiao, with fleeting shyness in her eyes, she pushed the accelerator, and the sound of the engine covered her farewell:

"Good night, sweet dreams."

The slim back and the flying ponytail disappeared at the end of the corner.

The spirit body of the lazy witch appeared next to Lin Xiao.

Belphegor crossed his arms and said lazily, "Lin, do you think there is 'marriage happiness' in this world?"

Lin Xiao: "What kind of strange topic is this?"

According to legend, Belphegor was once assigned by Lucifer to find out whether there really is "marriage happiness" in the world.

This legend not only shows Lucifer's status, but also reveals Lucifer's curiosity and gossip about human beings.

"Maybe, if humans who like each other form a marriage, they can really achieve happiness." Belphegor said casually.

Lin Xiao was slightly taken aback, very puzzled.

Belphegor rolled his charming eyes, indicating that this guy was hopeless, and then scattered into light particles, and went back to sleep.

Those unconscious killers will be taken back by Dr. Bird's Beak to report to Kane, so Lin Xiao doesn't need to worry about it.

He got on his motorcycle, returned home, and concluded the operation.

Contracting Belphegor, obtaining "Power of Sloth" and [Sapphire] are just one of them.

More importantly, they obtained clues from the Demon God of Greed and the Demon God of Envy.

And tonight is the duel with Augustus.

According to the agreement, after the duel, Lin Xiao needs to exchange information about the [Sanctuary] with Augustus.

The 'National Warriors' from various countries are all looking for the sanctuary.

Communicating with Augustus, I may be able to broaden my horizons and at the same time get a glimpse of the doomsday.

Before that, the most important thing is to win this duel.

Lin Xiao looked at the crystal-clear sapphire in his hand, felt the blue 'power of laziness' in it, and fell into deep thought.

Augustus's trump card is the legendary Odin's sharp spear, Kungunir, also known as the 'Eternal Spear'.

It is said that this gun has its own power and has the attribute of 'it will definitely hit the target when it is thrown', and it can penetrate anything it hits.

When Odin threw Kungnir, it was like lightning piercing the sky, so some mortals mistook the thrown Kungnir as a "shooting star".

However, Kungunil is not impossible to avoid. No matter how fast the spear is, it cannot be faster than fate, so the target with good luck can always avoid the lock of the eternal spear.

Meanwhile, Kungunir has little effect on giant units.

After all, Odin held the spear of eternity and died at the mouth of the wolf Fenrir. It shows that the "Must-Hit Spear" cannot kill a huge demon wolf that can devour the world with one blow.

Lin Xiao had heard about the deeds of Augustus, and everyone in the world was in awe of her legendary ace.

However, after tonight, whether Augustus's eternal gun is "sure to hit", I'm afraid there will be a question mark.

...

...

She stayed up all night, and when Lin Xiao woke up, it was already ten o'clock in the morning.

Soon after waking up, Lin Xiao received a call from Dr. Niaozui.

"The mission failed. Chairman Kane was furious and left the meeting room directly." Dr. Bird's Beak said helplessly, "It must be difficult for him to explain to Mr. Roman that he lost two generals."

The colonel and the councilor, two seventh-rank national soldiers, were killed at the base of the investigation team.

And this is purely self-inflicted, and Margaret can report to the headquarters on the grounds of "fallen card masters invading the base".

Lin Xiao is more concerned about Kane's next move:

"Does he have a follow-up action plan?"

"Currently, not yet, but I can't guarantee your safety..."

"It's okay, leave it to me." Lin Xiao said sincerely, "Thank you, doctor."

Doctor Niaozui sighed: "You can show mercy to the cowboys and others. I should thank you. After all, they are still a powerful force against monsters. After I treat them, I will make them give up the idea of ​​being your enemy... In the final analysis, the enemies of human beings have always been monsters."

"Your ideas are great." Lin Xiao said, "It's normal not to be understood."

"No, at least you can understand." Doctor Niaozui said seriously: "You have absolute power, but you use it to save the world. I think the reason why saints are saints is precisely because they have great power and a great power. A heart to save the world!"

Lin Xiao was slightly taken aback.

The doctor's words inspired him. But in fact, I am not as great as the other party imagined.

I never thought about saving the world, saving mankind.

Be a player who can do whatever he wants... This is Lin Xiao's most instinctive philosophy.

However, he is not a disorderly and chaotic way of playing.

He has become part of the world, touching individuals who are emotionally genuine.

Therefore, protecting the things that are cherished and becoming stronger along the way is his rule of customs clearance.

Lin Xiao naturally skipped the topic: "See you later."

"Okay, I will contact you anytime if there is a situation!" Dr. Niaozui said.

Lin Xiao hung up the phone and rubbed his chin.

It is really convenient to have an inner ghost...

At noon, Lin Xiao went to the investigation team to visit Chu Yun.

He has regained consciousness and needs to stay in bed for a while.

"I'll bring you some fruit." Lin Xiao carried the fruit basket, "Shall I feed you or eat by yourself?"

On Chu Yun's face that was tightly wrapped in bandages, there were only a pair of eyes, and he looked at Lin Xiao indifferently.

It seems to be asking, what do you say?

"Forget it." Lin Xiao said with a sneer, "I'd better eat it myself."

After sitting for a while, the doctor came in and asked not to disturb the patient, so Lin Xiao had no choice but to leave.

In the corridor, Lin Xiao accidentally ran into the team leader, pretending to be calm and said: "Hello, team leader."

According to the little secretary's words, this is a card master who can kill a seventh-order card master solo, so we have to guard against it...

Margaret ignored it, turned around and said, "Come to the office with me."

Lin Xiao was startled, so as not to startle the snake, he followed Margaret's footsteps.

Slap.

The mahogany double doors were closed, and under the majestic and solemn oil painting, Margaret walked towards the rosewood table and asked lightly:

"How did the investigation last night go?"

"It can be confirmed that it is the domain of the lazy demon god, so the case last night can be classified as a demon god incident." Lin Xiao said.

"Yeah." Margaret sat in the boss's chair, eyes lowered, flipping through the documents on the table, "Have you found any traces of the Demon God?"

"No."

"Really." Margaret didn't delve into it, "Thank you for your hard work."

Lin Xiao's eyes flickered slightly, he hesitated to speak.

Margaret raised her eyes from the document, her tone was flat: "Is there anything else?"

"No more." Lin Xiao bowed slightly, "The work report is over, let me leave."

It doesn't matter if the team leader is mammon or not.

Tonight is my showdown to the world.

Forget about the plotting... because there's no need.

Lin Xiao walked to the mahogany gate, and Margaret's soft call suddenly came from behind:

"Forest……"

Lin Xiao turned his head.

The red-haired woman's eyes were as beautiful as a pool of clear water, like a working sister next door, with her fingers crossed on her chin, she showed a gentle smile:

"Let's go on a date."

Lin Xiao was caught off guard and said, "I still have work today..."

"I'm the team leader, I'll give you a day off."

Margaret got up, walked to Lin Xiao, took his arms, and said with a smile, the white shirt was soft on the chest:

"A date with me. I'll tell you a secret."

Lin Xiao quickly thought about the clues of the Greedy Demon God in his mind. A large number of clues were pieced together, but they became blurred with the smell of perfume.

"What's the secret?" Lin Xiao quietly asked with arrogance.

Margaret's eyes shimmered slightly, with a half-smile:

"A secret about the demon god."

...

amusement park.

The red-haired woman held two marshmallows and handed one of them with a smile. Lin Xiao shook her head and refused, so she gave the other to the child.

Ferris wheel.

When the skyscraper reached the highest point, the red-haired woman looked over with her chin resting on her cheeks, her eyes tender. Lin Xiao turned his head to look at the scenery outside the cabin.

aquarium.

A huge humpback whale swims above the heads of the two, and the red-haired woman stands among the laughing children, looking at the whale with her hands behind her back, with lonely eyes.

Cinema.

A boring love movie was playing on the screen. When the hero and heroine were kissing, Lin Xiao heard rustling noises beside her. Margaret leaned into her ear and whispered:

"Kissing is more fun before the end."

Lin Xiao turned his head, looked into the eyes of the red-haired woman who was close at hand, and said:

"Have you tried?"

"Do you want to try?" Margaret's eyes flickered.

"I don't want the end of the world yet." Lin Xiao looked at the screen.

The two watched the movie quietly, and Margaret said dullly:

"Let's go, no fun."

Leaving early, the two walked out of the shopping mall, and a few pigeons parked in the square at dusk.

"Tonight there will be a live broadcast of Augustus and the epee man."

Margaret said lightly: "It will definitely be more interesting than the movie."

"What are you talking about, the secret about the demon god?"

Lin Xiao knew that when he asked this question, he admitted his identity as an "epee man" in disguise.

But it doesn't matter, after all, in two hours, it will be time for him to confront Augustus.

"The demon god usually regards himself as the master of the human world, but there are many cases where he makes contracts with humans."

Margaret folded her hands and said calmly, "For example, King Solomon, the human king who contracted with seventy-two demon gods in history."

"This is the secret I want to tell you..."

Margaret turned around, her eyes were deep, and she said slowly:

"The headquarters and federal authorities recently unearthed a ruin. The owner of the ruin is the legendary King Solomon."

Lin Xiao: "Even if King Solomon made a contract with the Demon God, he has passed away for a thousand years..."

"Yes, but some things will not fade with the passage of time, such as the mythical ore that can create miracles and is called the fifth element..."

Lin Xiao seemed to realize something, and his heart moved.

The material that can make the trump card break through the eighth level!

"In the ruins of King Solomon, this substance that should have disappeared was detected. According to legend, this ore can only be held by saints..."

Margaret smiled slightly:

"So, people call it [Sage's Stone]."

Lin Xiao was short of breath.

I have to admit, he was a little tempted.

After all, I really need to use the [Sage's Stone] to make the Meteor Sword break through to the eighth level.

However, firstly, this news may not be accurate; secondly, if this news is true, it will definitely attract the attention of card masters who also covet the eighth rank.

Lin Xiao: "Why do you want to tell me about the Philosopher's Stone?"

"I told you. This is your date with me."

The afterglow of dusk fell on Margaret's supple fishbone braids, and there seemed to be golden light shining in her gentle eyes. She said with a slight smile:

"I promise you a secret."

...

The person who dated Lin Xiao for the first time was not Qiao Linna, but my team leader! ψ(*｀ー)ψ