Chapter 324: Lost Magitek (2/2)

“Sure, we usually call our own stuff ‘items’, but from an academic perspective, most items that possess special effects can be categorized as magitek!” Edward hinted.

Naturally, although legendary weapons such as Joe’s Giant Toe, Gou Dan’s AWM and Edward’s Happy Flames were handmade (or tentaclemade) by Xi Wei personally and strictly speaking were divine relics, that wasn’t really important

“I’ve got it! We should look for an item specialist… in other words, Ironfelt or the other dwarves!” Joe put his hands together in understanding. “No. Ironfelt and the other dwarves are actually blacksmiths. The alchemist-Lady Kinley would be the one who has studied magitek.” Edward corrected while rising to his feet. “We should go back to town for a bit anyway. Are you alright in there, Eleena?”

The sack: Zzz….

The trio: “Don’t fall asleep!”

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The white radiance of a warping faded as soon as it appeared after a town portal scroll was torn.

When they could see again, the trio plus one sack was already beside the lifestone of the Unnamed Town.

The townsfolk were used to Players who exploring foreign places bringing back a random assortment of things (any imports exceeding the weight limit would be charged with the purchase of a permit), which was why Edward’s group having a sack with them wasn’t exactly special.

But before they could carry the sack with them and leave the lifestone, another light shone beside them.

Although Edward’s group assumed that it was another returning Player, they turned to find that it was Marni, who had just come back to life. He became interested in the rope and the sack as well after hearing their story, and went with them to the atelier.

Kinley Ainsworth-ex-fiancée to Angora, liege of the Unnamed Town, had an atelier in the town itself. As an instructor in alchemy to most Players for their Life Skills, coupled with her good looks and having a way with people, many loyal bootlicking Players were at her beck and call since she wasn’t a baddie despite being a little keen on personal profit…Either way, she studied the sack for over an hour after Edward and the others handed it (with Eleena inside) to her, before smiling and admitting defeat.”

“It isn’t human magitek at all—the structure of the magic circuits and even its conduction system defy common knowledge.” The lady rubbed her forehead while looking rather bemused. “Of course, it’s neither a sacred item or a holy artifact. It is just a magitek built using unknown principles.”

“So, what should we do?” Joe looked immediately dumbstruck.

That said, he didn’t understand what she was saying at all.

Meanwhile, Gou Dan patted the sack and somberly said, “Kill yourself, Eleena.” Edward sent him flying with a kick before turning back to Kinley. “Is there really no other way?”

“My mentor could examine some of the technology if he’s here.” The lady shrugged. “In the very least, I don’t have that ability. However…”

“However?” Edward’s eyes brightened, having lost all hope just then.

“I’m not sure if it’s a coincidence…” Kinley cleared her throat as she flinched inwardly under Edward’s gaze. “The patterns on the sack bears some strong resemblance with the elven crafts brought here from Trinia. A trip there might get you something.”