nagpurpolice Chapter 26 Layoff Crisis
Chapter 26 Layoff Crisis
Under the influence of the largest intelligence organization in Bullhorn Town... it was as if a bard was singing its praises.
The story was quite detailed and even a bit too far-fetched.
"Forced love: A little-known, domineering love story in Bullhorn Town!"
"A secret I don't want anyone to know: the peculiar fetish of the neighborhood bully!"
"An unspeakable relationship... I have a master-servant relationship with the bully next door!?"
Every version made Fu Xiao shudder and feel a chill run down his spine.
However, he didn't pay too much attention to the rumors. After Rias and Bruce left Horn Town one after another, it was almost time for him to leave the town as well.
They are all moving forward, and I can't just stand still!
Back home, Fu Xiao focused his attention on the scythe and the chain.
Bloodthirsty Scythe
【Durability: 100/100】
Minimum Agility required: 20
[Special Effect: The damaged target is inflicted with a continuous bleeding status.]
【The Lock of the Wind】
[Power Up: 100/100]
Minimum Agility required: 40
[Special Effect: After fully charging, the next use will have an additional wind elemental effect]
My agility is still too low to use these two magical artifacts.
Not to mention using two magical artifacts together, just like Frass.
Next, while focusing on basic body training, you also need to improve your agility attribute.
Under the [Golden Left Hand] trait, attacks with golden effects can be attached to weapons, and the Bloodthirsty Scythe can perfectly compensate for its own means of attack.
Name: Fuxiao Chris
Race: Human
[Class: Mage: Tier 1, Level 2]
[Physical Fitness: 7]
【Strength: 134】
[Agility: 10]
【Intelligence: 14】
【Mental Power: 20】
【Charm: 20】
【Magic Power: 0 (31)】
【Characteristics: Promise and Body (Prism), Golden Left Hand (Prism), Magic to Physical (Silver)】
During the few days he was recovering, he didn't sit idle; his strength and agility improved slightly through proper training.
"We need to be well prepared before leaving the town!" Fu Xiao nodded thoughtfully, confirming his next goal.
Grasping the Bloodthirsty Scythe, Fu Xiao swung it lightly.
He wasn't quite used to the scythe as a weapon, and coupled with his lack of agility, he couldn't trigger the Bloodthirsty Scythe's special effect.
and...
Unlike Frass, who had a portable backpack like an android, he had to find a way to make a special belt for the scythe so he could carry it around easily...
and many more!
Fu Xiao seemed to suddenly realize something...
I used to work as an assistant at Granny Gwen's shop to earn some wages, but now Granny Gwen is gone and the flower shop is closed.
In other words...
"I...I've been laid off?!"
An even bigger crisis than the rumors has emerged. He also plans to leave Bullhorn Town, and he needs to make some preparations before that.
Which one doesn't cost money?
Because it was not a formal commission, Baron Andrew did not pay the commission fee.
Grace made a fortune selling magical artifacts and cyborg skeletons, but she didn't get a single penny for herself.
No wonder she ran away in such a hurry. She ran away as soon as I woke up, afraid that I would come to my senses and come back to ask her for a share of the money!
"Grace!!!"
But... there is still hope!
It seems that no matter what, he has to visit Rias's teacher, Master Neil, before Rias leaves Horn Town!
The morning sun shines on Niujiao Town.
"Ding! Dong!"
A plume of scorching steam rose from the blazing furnace; wearing a white vest,
"Um?"
"I'm not taking any more orders now. After I finish these farm tools, I'm going to leave for a while!" Neil sensed that the person behind him didn't turn around; their focus was still on the iron block in their hands.
Fu Xiao coughed lightly twice: "Ahem, Master Neil! It's me!"
"Oh? Little Fu?" Neil heard the familiar voice and quickly stood up, putting down what he was doing. "Long time... um?"
Is it true or not?
Neil turned to look at Fu Xiao…
The last time I saw Fu Xiao wasn't too long ago, about half a month ago, but... now, the boy in front of me stood tall and proud, his black coat unable to conceal his powerful physique.
It was a world of difference from the last time they met, especially the confidence that Fu Xiao exuded, as if he were a completely different person.
"Huh? Rias said you're a little different now..." Neil recalled Rias's words.
"This is far from just a little bit!"
Fu Xiao was someone he had watched grow up, and apart from Rias, Fu Xiao was definitely the child in town who respected him the most, always referring to him as Master Neil.
Neil still had a lot of goodwill towards Fu Xiao, and seeing the changes he had undergone made him feel quite gratified.
Fu Xiao thoughtfully handed Neil a water glass, saying, "People grow up in the blink of an eye!"
"Hahaha, that doesn't sound like something someone your age would say." Neil grinned. "Looking for Rias? Rias's practicing her swordsmanship in the back of the yard."
"Actually, I'm here to see Master Neil today!"
Fu Xiao's words made Neil blink in surprise.
Looking for...me?
"That's right, I can't control what the other people in Bullhorn Town think, but... in my heart, Master Neil is unparalleled in both swordsmanship and forging techniques! He also possesses the unwavering willpower to stay true to himself! Master Neil is a true master!"
"ha?"
As Neil listened to Fu Xiao's impassioned praise, a smile involuntarily crept onto his face. To be honest…
His life was a complete mess, and he and Rias's father were childhood friends.
In contrast to Rias's father, who joined the Kingdom Knights in just three years, he only had the courage to participate in the Rhine City selection at the age of 28.
For the seventh consecutive year, he faced his first and insurmountable obstacle in the Rhine City primary.
However, it was precisely because he was too old to participate in the selection process after seven years that he did not participate in the devastating Third All-Out War twenty years ago, which could perhaps be considered a blessing in disguise.
They already had a familiar adventurer party in Rhine City, and there was hope for them to continue their journey...
However, at the age of 35, he was laid off from the adventurer team he had served for fifteen years because he was too old.
At such an advanced age, he couldn't find work in either the adventurer's party or Rhine City. With nowhere to use his sword skills, he ended up back in Bullhorn Town working as a blacksmith, and was often teased by the people of Bullhorn Town for "passing by the Knights seven times without joining."
In this situation, let alone being called a "master," one would inevitably be ridiculed by neighbors when going out.
After practicing swordsmanship for so long and participating in the knight selection seven times, didn't he end up coming back to blacksmithing?
Unexpectedly...
Fu Xiao was surprised to find himself... was actually possessing such a magnificent image.
Recalling his past, Neil's hands trembled slightly as he hugged Fu Xiao tightly, saying, "Little Fu~~~"
"Your Uncle Neil has been in Bullhorn for so many years..."
"They all said I was just wasting my time going out there, and in the end I still ended up being kicked out of the adventurer's party, and had to go back to Bullhorn Town to honestly forge blacksmiths! How could they understand my ideals!"
"It's alright, Uncle Neil! They don't understand you, but I do! Ideals are noble and inviolable!"
Fu Xiao gently patted Master Neil on the shoulder, a look of approval on his face.
"Actually... I came here this time because I have a request to make of Master Neil!"
Fu Xiao abruptly changed the subject... and the true intentions were revealed!
"What...what are you doing?"
Rias was somewhat afraid to open her eyes and look at the two people with their arms around each other.
Was it just her imagination?
Why does she feel that Fu Xiao... seems to be very popular with men?
. . . . . .