Morning.
Nanluo City's special reception area.
This was a reception area that had just been built in June. It was specifically used to receive the Master Machinists of this year's Machinist Tournament.
There were reception areas at the airship and hover train stations as well. However, considering that some Master Machinists didn't take the usual route, this special reception area was built.
For example, Master Hayde of the Black Steel Volcano had crossed over ten thousand nautical miles and arrived at this place from the Black Coast.
Today's situation was different. Today was the day the Machinists Guild had announced the arrival of the participants of the [Infinite Machine Wheel Tournament].
Nanluo City's officials had built this special reception area for this reason.
No matter how the Master Machinists took the usual route, even if not a single Master Machinist came here, important figures from the garrison, the military, and the administration would still be present.
In front of the special reception area stood a special garrison team on the left, while the military's special forces stood on the right.
In the hall, Su Duanpo and other important members of the garrison, a few senior colonels from the military, and a few officials from the administration were meeting with several Master Machinists, exchanging pleasantries.
"Your Nanluo City's machinery industry is too weak. This won't do …"
An old man commented in a low voice. He was wearing a gorgeous mechanic robe with a two-star badge on his chest.
The faces of the important members of Nanluo City turned ugly. They smiled awkwardly but politely. Many of them started cursing in secret.
Not to mention Nanluo City's machinery industry, the entire Sea-Ao Empire's machinery industry was in the middle to lower reaches of the Eastern Continent.
However, to say such things about Nanluo City on such an occasion was too disrespectful.
Even though Machinists were used to speaking in such a direct manner, it still made the important members of Nanluo City feel embarrassed.
Su Duanpo stood to the side. Her light brown eyes were sharp as she scanned the surroundings.
Her main task here wasn't to receive the Master Machinists, but to prevent any accidents from happening.
Even if the strength of these Master Machinists wasn't ordinary, and the combat Master Machinists were even more powerful.
However, it was easy to dodge a spear in the open, but difficult to guard against an arrow in the dark. If one or two assassinations happened here, even if no one was injured, it would be a huge matter.
If any of the Master Machinists were to be injured, the news would spread throughout the empire.
The best case scenario was to nip the problem in the bud. If nothing happened, that would be the best case scenario.
"This beautiful lady, could you please be responsible for my safety during the competition?"
At this time, a man wearing a black Mechanic robe walked over and bowed to Su Duanpo.
He had gray hair and wrinkles on his thin face. Because he had taken good care of himself, it was hard to tell if one did not look closely. His elegant demeanor was quite attractive.
Around them, many pairs of eyes looked over. When they saw this man clearly, many people revealed expressions of anticipation.
This was Master Pasik, a 1-Star Mechanic Master from the Xitai Freedom Federation.
The West Thai Freedom Federation was located in the middle of the East Continent. In terms of national strength, it was naturally inferior to the Sea-Ao Empire. It was considered a small country in the East Continent.
However, the development level of the Xitai Freedom Federation's machinery industry was above that of the Sea-Ao Empire.
Many of Sea-Ao Empire's heart elemental weapons and machinery were imported from Xitai Freedom Federation.
Feeling Master Pasik's undisguised passionate gaze, Su Duanpo frowned and said, "I'm sorry! Master Pasik, my duty is to be responsible for the safety of the venue during the competition. If you want a personal bodyguard, the military will provide you with suitable candidates. "
"Beautiful lady. I have high requirements for my personal bodyguard. I like you. "
Master Pasik narrowed his eyes, "Our Xitai Freedom Federation has many projects to cooperate with your country. If beautiful lady is willing to be my personal bodyguard, these projects might land in Nan Luo City."
Hearing this, the officials' eyes lit up. If this was true, it would be a great political achievement.
These officials looked at Su Duanpo. Seeing the latter's cold face, as if it was covered with a layer of frost, their hearts immediately skipped a beat.
Su Duanpo's fierce reputation was also famous. If he attacked out of anger and directly slapped Master Pasik, then the matter would become big.
"Grandmaster Pacifica, I understand your request."
Hearing this beautiful guard's words, Master Pasik smiled brightly. He thought that there was a chance and was secretly pleased. As a one star mechanic master, there were very few women who would reject him.
However, Su Duanpo changed the topic and said, "I will report your request to the Machinists Guild. I believe they will give you a satisfactory answer."
Immediately, Master Pasik's smile froze on his face. If this was reported to the Machinists Guild, it would not be a joke.
The Machinists Guild could ensure that mechanics enjoyed all the fair and just rights, but it was not a tyrannical organization.
If this situation was investigated, Master Pasik's behavior would be suspected of public indecency. Moreover, the target was an important member of the special forces of the Sea-Ao Empire.
This was not a light crime!
"You …"
Master Pasik was furious. Just as he was about to rebuke, a calm voice came from behind him, "Shut up! Don't embarrass us mechanics here. "
At the entrance of the hall, a figure walked in. He was wearing sensor goggles that covered half of his face.
However, one could still tell that this person was only in his thirties. He was wearing a dark brown mechanic robe. Compared to the luxurious robes of the mechanical masters present, this robe was very ordinary.
"Who is your teacher? You have no manners at all! "
Master Pasik's face was ashen. It was bad enough that he was rebuffed by Su Duanpo, but now he was being contradicted by a mechanic junior. This made him furious.
"Hmm …"
Beside him, the old man who had just commented on Nanluo City's machinery industry, the two star mechanic master, frowned. He looked at the man carefully and was shocked. He immediately shook off his follower's support and walked up quickly.
"I am Desil from the Black Steel Volcano. Are you Master Norbelin?" Master Desil asked softly.
"So it's Master Desil. I am Norbelin. "Hayashi River bowed slightly.
Master Desil from the Black Steel Volcano was the same as Master Merny. He was a famous mechanic master in the Machinery City.
Hayashi River had heard of Desil's name from his teacher, Barce. The former respected him very much.
"It really is Master Norbelin! I heard that you would be coming to the [Infinite Machinery Wheel Competition], so I came to take a look. "Master Desil smiled.
"Master Desil's [Energy Crystal Cutting Technique] has given me a lot of inspiration …" Hayashi River said.
"There, there …"
Master Daucier's face lit up. His proudest achievement in his life was the creation of the [Energy Crystal Truncation Technique]. Although this technique could not be compared to other era-defining techniques, it was still an original creation.
The reception hall was instantly silent …
Master Pasik's face was blank. He swallowed the angry words that were about to come out of his mouth.
Master Norbelin?
This legendary mechanic master was here …
Everyone's mind was in a mess. The first thing that flashed through their minds was the achievements of Master Norbelin in the past year.
Cracking the new [Flesh Bomb] at White Arrow Port …
White Dwarf Kingdom's [Scale Cracking Interference Tower] project …
The influence of these two events spread throughout the continent. The Western Continent mechanic circle, which had always felt superior, also became much more low-key because of Master Norbelin's appearance.
This year, Master Norbelin was already in the top three of the meat factory's assassination list …
…
The entire hall was in chaos. The people present all rushed forward. The officials wanted to shake hands, but they were stopped by the guards and the military.
The people from the garrison and the military bowed in unison. If not for Master Nobelin, the entire port would have been a deserted area.
"Master Norbelin, nice to meet you!"
Su Duanpo stepped forward, stood up straight, and saluted.
During the White Arrow Port incident, he cracked the meat factory's latest [Flesh Bomb] and saved White Arrow Port. This made her full respect for this mechanic master.
Hayashi River glanced at Su Duanpo. Seeing how respectful she was, he laughed in his heart. If his identity was exposed in the future, how would she react?
Hayashi River nodded slightly and looked at Pasik. The latter's face was as red as a pig's liver. He quickly slipped away from the crowd and dashed to the back door of the hall.
In the Xitai Freedom Federation, Pasik was only a mechanic master. He was not in charge of those projects.
In fact, as a mechanic master, Pasik was only in charge of a workshop in the machinery workshop of the Xitai Freedom Federation.
The machinery workshop there was much better than the one in the Sea-Ao Empire. However, if it was placed in the mechanical hive, it would not even be in the top hundred.
How could there be any comparison …
Hayashi River had stayed in the Fireblade Machinery Workshop for a long time, so he naturally knew about the situation in the Xitai Freedom Federation. He also knew how much of what Pasik said just now was not true.
"The mechanic masters of the Xitai Freedom Federation are much worse than the mechanical hive and the Black Steel Volcano …" Hayashi River shook his head.
"Of course. The Xitai Freedom Federation is not qualified to compete with our two major machinery cities. The strength of the various furnaces in the White Dwarf Kingdom is also much stronger than there … "
Master Daisy said with a smile. His tone was filled with pride.
"That's right." Hayashi River agreed.
Everyone smiled and did not dare to speak. This involved the chain of contempt between the mechanics of various regions, and it was not something that could be discussed.
After staying in the hall for a while, Hayashi River and Master Daisy boarded a hover car. Su Duanpo accompanied them to the hover car in the Southern District.
"Thank you, Master Norbelin, for helping me out."
In the car, Su Duanpo bowed and thanked him for what had happened just now.
Although Su Duanpo would be fine with the conflict with Pasik, he would definitely have to write the relevant report afterwards.
Becoming enemies with a mechanic master would have a very bad influence …
"If I pretend that I didn't see this, I will be embarrassed when I see your immediate superior in the future." Hayashi River waved his hand and said.
Su Duanpo was stunned for a moment, but he quickly realized who Master Norbelin was talking about.
He also remembered that last year in Attic Highland City, the chief of the Garrison Department had worked together with Master Norbelin to break the record of that competition. The former had also won the bet with the big boss of the Army.
These two extraordinary people knew each other.
Looking at this wild and beautiful woman being so respectful, Hayashi River felt inexplicably carefree. If it was not for Master Daisy beside him, he would have teased her.
However, this thought only flashed past his mind. This woman was very alert. She would be able to notice if something was wrong.
Beside him, Master Daisy suddenly asked, "Master Norbelin, do you have the confidence to get first place in this Infinite Machinery Wheel Competition?"
Hayashi River was stunned. "I rushed here because I was invited by the Machinists Guild. To be honest, I have never driven a flywheel in the Infinite Machinery Wheel Competition before."
Master Daisy sighed and shook his head. "I thought Master Norbelin had the confidence to get first place. But it makes sense. You are from the academic faction. The Infinite Machinery Wheel Competition is what the combat faction of mechanic masters are good at. "
Hearing this, Hayashi River could tell that Master Daisy was hinting at something.
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