131: Chapter 0131 There is a mission

Li Size did not look up, his fingertips still sliding rapidly over the rune matrix of the sorcery machine tool—

Each touch was accompanied by ripples of pale blue Demonic Energy, and the pads of his fingers were calloused from long-term friction against the metal components.

At this moment, he was precisely embedding a "Sturdiness" rune into the power core slot of the machine tool.

In the furnace at the center of the Laboratory, the black demonic iron was scorched red by the high temperature. Sparks occasionally flew onto his work pants, leaving tiny scorch marks, but he remained completely oblivious.

On the metal workbench beside him, bottles of Mental Energy recovery potions, freshly refined, were neatly arranged. Dewdrops condensed on the frosted glass of the bottles, reflecting the cold light of the rune lamp.

He suddenly took a deep breath, sweat beading on his forehead slid down his temples, dripping into the gear gap of the machine tool with a faint 'hiss'—a sign of Mental Energy exhaustion.

He quickly grabbed a bottle, twisted it open, and the transparent liquid, carrying a faint scent of mint, slid down his throat.

Immediately, he closed his eyes. The Mental Energy pattern on his brow lit up with a faint golden light as he adjusted the flow of Demonic Energy within his body.

Felina stood to the side, her golden curly hair draped over her shoulders, her pale purple eyes filled with heartache.

She watched his taut jawline and slightly trembling shoulders, her fingertips delicately pinching the cool cotton cloth, trembling slightly.

After confirming he hadn't noticed, she carefully placed her hand on the back of his neck. Her cheeks flushed red as her fingertip brushed against his burning skin, but her eyes hid an unyielding tenderness.

Li Size’s body stiffened almost imperceptibly, then relaxed. A tired yet satisfied smile curved his lips:

"Just three more sub-modules... and I can assemble another set of the little sorcerer donkey automated production line."

His gaze swept over the pile of black demonic iron parts next to the machine tool, and his fingertips landed on the rune matrix again—

This time, his movements were slower but firmer, each rune insertion accompanied by a slight rotation of the machine tool's gears.

The air in the Laboratory was permeated with the scorched smell of burning metal and the fresh fragrance of medicinal potions. The light from the rune lamp cast mottled shadows on his sweat-soaked face.

His eyelashes fluttered slightly; it was clear he had poured all his Mental Energy into the witchcraft machine tool before him.

Felina waited quietly by his side until he finished the manufacturing...

Seeing that he finally stopped moving, Felina lightly coughed to break the silence, her fingertips subtly tightening the corner of her clothes:

"Husband, news came from Rice—three things. Why don't you rest first and listen to me?"

A trace of solemnity flashed in her pale purple eyes, and her golden curly hair swayed gently as she nodded.

Li Size wiped the sweat from his brow, casually brushed off the scorch marks on his work pants, and raised an eyebrow with a smile:

"Oh? Looking at dear's expression, could it be some good news again?"

The faint scent of mint from the potion still lingered on his lips, but his eyes lit up; he was clearly full of curiosity about the news.

Felina was amused by him and lightly poked his forehead:

"Stop joking. The first thing—Rice brought commendations from the Feiting Federation's The Lurkers organization. You can choose one not-so-rare Zero-Ring Sorcery or knowledge."

Her fingertip traced the Mental Energy pattern on his brow, her voice softening.

"I guess you'll choose something related to Mechanical Alchemy?"

Li Size's eyes brightened, and he suddenly grabbed her hand:

"Really?! The Feiting Federation is this generous, and I can even make a request myself!?"

"Our Internal Affairs Department doesn't get this kind of treatment! Then I want the 'Night Vision' Alchemy Rune!

I've been worrying recently about how to obtain this rune!

I asked Flora to help me acquire it on the Dark Web, but there's been no result. This kind of alchemy-related knowledge is much rarer than sorcery knowledge or other types!"

The pads of his fingers were slightly hot from excitement, his cheeks flushed red; he was clearly very satisfied with this reward.

Felina let him hold her hand, the smile in her eyes deepening:

"The second thing is a new mission—Rice wants us to secretly purchase plantations and grain bases in the Monte Province and stockpile grain.

We also need to draw detailed maps."

Her tone suddenly became serious, and a trace of worry flashed in her pale purple eyes.

"This mission doesn't sound simple. It looks like the Feiting Federation's actions are getting faster!"

Li Size released her hand, his fingertips stroking his chin as he fell into thought:

"Purchasing plantations... drawing maps. This sounds like comprehensive preparation before a war.

The Monte Province and Gele City are getting more dangerous. What did you think about my suggestion last time to move to another place?"

His brow unfurrowed, and a calculating smile curved his lips.

Felina nodded in agreement, then took out a letter sealed with a secret rune from her Storage Pouch and handed it to him.

This type of secret rune was drawn with special witch silver powder mixed with contract demonic ink. Each rune was bound to the sender's Mental Energy imprint, making forgery absolutely impossible.

Once the Seal was broken, the rune pattern would completely shatter and become irreparable. The recipient only needed to check if the rune was intact to confirm the letter had not been opened.

This was one of the common applications of sorcery runes in daily confidential communication.

Felina listened carefully to Li Size's question and quickly replied:

"I think moving is indeed necessary. I listen to you about everything anyway.

The third thing—Felin wrote back to you."

Her fingertips pinched the edge of the envelope, a hint of mischief in her eyes.

Li Size's eyes instantly sparkled like stars...

If he could obtain the 'Night Vision Rune' from the Feiting Federation, and then the 'Enhance Vision' rune from Felin...

Then his concept for the beyond-visual-range witchcraft firearms could enter the blueprint stage, and he could soon build the first finished product!

Li Size's fingers trembled as he tore open the Seal. The pink wax Seal shattered into fine petal shapes—that was Felin's signature cherry blossom sealing wax.

A faint lavender scent drifted out of the envelope, and a piece of letter paper with a gear doodle on it slipped out.

Next to it was a transparent crystal piece tied with a pink ribbon, on which pale golden rune patterns flowed—it was the rune matrix imprint for 'Enhance Vision'.

The handwriting on the letter was delicate yet carried a playful curve:

"Li Size:

I gave you the rune we agreed on!

This is an Alchemy Rune I spent a great deal of effort to obtain~

Oh, right, you mentioned wanting to be my older brother last time?

Hmph, you haven't even made the prototype for the beyond-visual-range witchcraft firearms yet, how can you be a brother who can protect me?

But, if next time you can create a beyond-visual-range firearm with a range exceeding ten kilometers, I'll consider acknowledging you as my 'brother', hehe!

The cherry blossoms at Lanwei Academy have fallen, so I'm sending you one as a bookmark~ Felin"

Li Size looked at the small cherry blossom drawing on the letter paper and couldn't help but smile—

This girl, she was clearly encouraging him, but insisted on pretending to look disdainful.

He carefully put the rune away, his fingertips caressing the cherry blossom bookmark, his eyes full of anticipation.

Felina watched him carefully put away the rune and the bookmark, her fingertips gently twisting the silver ribbon at her waist, her cheeks flushing a light pink:

That was her habitual movement when she was nervous.

She hesitated for a few seconds before speaking softly, her voice as faint as a mosquito's whine:

"Husband... there's one more thing I want to tell you."

Li Size put down the cherry blossom bookmark, turned, and held her slightly cool hand, his fingertip stroking the magic pattern bracelet on her wrist:

"Hmm? What has made our Felina so shy?"

His eyes held a doting smile, and his fingertip brushed against her reddening earlobe.

Felina lowered her head to avoid his gaze, her voice hiding an irrepressible joy:

"My sister, Violet... she will be completely healed next month.

The Great Master said her heart is stable, and she can move normally."