"I just want to know," Morana considered carefully, involuntarily being much more nervous towards Iss than towards Bertram, "Have you exerted any influence on these metals? Or, have they ever been affected by

Have you had some... other influences?"

For example, some "magic" that she doesn't understand. If that's the case... She also looks forward to having some technical exchanges with the Unicorn - yes, she never thinks that it is real magic.

Iss shook his head. His magic was only aimed at the black hole, and he was very sure that nothing was leaked. As for those metals, he really couldn't see the ingredients in them with the naked eye, but at least he was sure that there was no magic power in them.

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"They did break apart due to some force, but I'm not sure whether that would change their own material." He said, "Moreover, the environment they were in... was not soaked in water for a long time.

, but in a shield that may not change much."

"Even so, they are very special." Morana said frankly, "We have done some experiments, and this metal is indeed quite corrosion-resistant and extremely tough."

Bertram heard some interest. The Yao Xing community is also working hard to develop various new materials. After all, they cannot always rely on magic to solve all problems - the cost is too high.

"We also have some friends on the ship," he said, "who are very knowledgeable about metals. If you don't mind letting them take a look..."

Morana was silent for a moment and then laughed.

"Of course I don't mind," she said.

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The next day, Tess laughed and hugged her "friend" who showed up at the hotel.

"Mork!" She happily buried her face in the dwarf's copper-colored hair, "Long time no see!"

Bertram bit his pipe silently. Morana, who had been waiting here early, smiled meaningfully: "Friends on the ship?"

"Friends in the other boat," Bertram corrected him calmly.

It was his negligence... Barcia was so drunk that he forgot to tell everyone the news first.

Morana chuckled and asked no more questions. These people were always like this... elusive. After being surprised too many times, she gradually got used to it. She suspected that the Unicorn already had the technology to safely transport creatures.

However, it is also true that Basia's protection is ineffective against these people.

Some people may feel restless and worried because of this.

She knows that these people pose a huge threat, but she also firmly believes that as long as she treats them as friends instead of enemies, threats will turn into opportunities.

When Mok walked in front of her, Morana felt a powerful aura. The dwarf in front of her was not taller than her shoulders, and was furry and stocky, which was quite cute. But when those deep eyes reflected her figure

Entering it, it was like a majestic mountain, giving her the feeling...that she was looking up to him, not that he was looking up to her.

"...Nice to meet you." She bowed slightly unconsciously, "I am Morana of the Utu family, Major of the Starfleet of the Manning Empire."

"Nice to meet you." Mork smiled at her, "Mork Bronze Flame."

He didn't say his title, but Morana believed that he was also a great person in his own world. After all, when he smiled and opened his arms to Is, he obviously didn't like the expression of emotion "warm hug"

The young blond man hugged him reluctantly even though his face was stiff.

And Bertram obviously treated Mock with respect.

She saw all this and quietly gave instructions, once again raising the standards for receiving guests.

They ran into a bit of trouble as they left the hotel - Suni Supu insisted on continuing her "accompanying".

"...We are going to the Utu family's research institute, not to look for clues about the runes or myths." Morana explained, "This is beyond your responsibilities."

"But the order I received was to 'accompany the guest throughout the entire journey,' no matter where the guest goes or what he wants to do." Sunisupu did not give in.

Morana almost said something she shouldn't have said, but in the end she just smiled.

"It's up to you," she said.

She really couldn't afford to be angry with a spoiled little girl.

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The "Utu" of the Utu family does not refer to the tree on the vine house where Yisi and his family live in Xinga Mountain, but to its original meaning-a kind of jellyfish.

The Brittans do not have surnames. Different families are marked by different creatures, and there is not necessarily a blood relationship between family members. They are a bit like the barbarian tribes on the ice fields.

The Utu family's metal materials research institute is not in Huawan City, but on a small island in the Kasulam Inland Sea surrounded by the city. It is also full of birds and flowers, like a leisurely holiday island, invisible to people.

However, various strict protections have been put in place.

Although they were invited guests, Yisi and the others were not allowed to enter the real core area of ​​the institute. After briefly visiting the parts that could be visited, they sat on the balcony blowing the sea breeze and drinking juice, waiting for people to bring those metals.

fragments.

Mock didn't mind such precautions, and even felt quite comfortable - he actually took the opportunity to see the "alien world".

The Utu family did not get many metal fragments. Morana asked someone to bring two pieces. At the same time, Zata, the person in charge of the research, appeared at the same time, a middle-aged man who was obviously very impatient and just barely maintained etiquette.

man.

"I have to remind everyone," he said, "These are very important samples to us, and please do not damage them in any way."

Is originally picked up a piece to see if there was really any magic left in it, but now he threw it back on the tray.

The crisp sound made the surrounding area quiet for a moment, as if even the sea breeze froze for a moment.

"So," Tess said innocently, "can you see all the ingredients and proportions of an alloy with the naked eye? That's amazing!"

Her expression and tone were extremely sincere, but this sentence was undoubtedly sarcastic.

Sunisup lowered her eyes, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

After leaving for a moment because of something, she was unable to stop Za'tar's stupid words in time. Morana sighed silently and walked over to break the stiff situation.

"Dr. Zatar," she smiled, her tone gentle and polite but irresistible, "we have no intention of disturbing your work. As for these two samples... I think you have been notified and they are at my disposal."

The man was so shocked that he didn't even have time to fight back. He was choked again until his face turned blue, and he turned around and left angrily.

"Sorry." Morana gestured helplessly without further explanation.

"You can do anything to them," she said.

In fact, she was looking forward to seeing some "magical magic," although deep down, she believed it was some technology they hadn't mastered yet.

"Anything?" Is confirmed to her.

"Anything." Morana was very sure.

Is took back a piece of metal, raised his hand and brought it to Nana's mouth: "Take a bite."

Morana's eyes were glazed for a moment, looking at the unsurprised expressions of the others around her, and she tried hard to swallow back the words that had jumped to the tip of her tongue.

"...This doesn't taste good!" Nana whined and flicked her tail, reluctantly biting into it, like biting a small pancake, biting off a corner easily, leaving a row of fine and neat little ones.

Teeth marks.

Morana's pupils shrank - what kind of teeth are these!

But what shocked her even more was what happened next.

Xiaolong chewed the small piece of metal and swallowed it with a slurp.

Sunisup couldn't help but let out a low exclamation, and Tess quickly comforted her: "It's okay, she can digest it."

Morana held her head involuntarily. The surreal scene in front of her was a bit unacceptable to her... If she hadn't hugged Nana with her own hands, she would have suspected that she was not a living being at all, but a machine.

"How?" Is asked casually.

"It tastes bad." Xiaolong was very disgusted.

Iss glanced at her.

"There's no magic," Xiaolong replied wearily, "There's nothing left, it's just overcooked dregs."

It has no energy and no taste. It’s so pitiful for her to be forced to eat this kind of food! Be sure to write it down in your notebook and tell Nalia about it with added details!

"Its material has indeed been changed by magic." Is told Morana, "but now there is no power left in it. But... what you want is just its current state, right?"

Morana, who was still a little sluggish, nodded subconsciously and took a few gulps of cold juice to wake herself up.

"Yes," she answered with difficulty, "So, does it have to go through some kind of...magic to become what it is now?"

"That's not necessarily true," Mok replied, "but if I want to get results, I'm afraid I have to give me some time and make some different attempts."

"How long will it take?" Morana asked.

She actually has no hope. If it takes too long, they might as well give up on this metal and focus on researching new alloys. Moreover, the words "it takes time" are more like a rejection

excuse.

She has seen too many things that drag on and then become silent.

"If there is no shortage of materials." Mok stroked his thick and beautiful beard, "It will take half a day."
Chapter completed!