The red moon returns

Chapter 523: Collection of Strange Objects
Colorful colors bloom in the flames.

Under the scorching flames, the medicine box was like a gem that had been polished clean of dust and stains, emitting soft, colorful light. The beautiful and brilliant light cast a dreamy hue over the meditation room.

Dedicating everything in the flames, what is revealed after being forged in the flames must be not only the true appearance of the Heart of Miracles, but also the hearts of sacrifice.

No, perhaps it is the sacrificial hearts that create miracles.

The five people silently looked at the crystal bottles in their hands. Although the bottles were not burned by flames, they emitted colorful light together with the main body. In the light, the originally turbid liquid quickly became clean, and the dirty bottle wall also restored its original crystal clearness and brightness. Opening it and smelling it, a faint herbal smell mixed with the slightly pungent smell of disinfectant water, which was obviously unpleasant, made people involuntarily feel an inexplicable sense of security.

"Oh~~~~It's hot, hot, hot."

A scream broke the five people's meditation. Everyone noticed that the fire in the meditation room had gone out, the tables and chairs had all been burned to ashes, and the expensive teacups and tea sets on the table were all broken to the ground. In the middle of the meditation room, Lin Qi, who was smoking and exuding a strong barbecue aroma, was catching the slowly falling small medicine box with both hands, and then...

He cried out in pain from the burns, but subconsciously did not dare to throw it on the ground for fear of breaking the bottle inside.

"The magic item is indestructible, Levi, and it won't break even if you throw it on the ground." Chairman Ole stared expressionlessly at Lin Qi, who was jumping up and down and throwing his hands at each other, for a few seconds until he was annoyed by the miserable screams. Then he sighed deeply, "This is what we learned in the first lesson of the basics of magic items."

"Shit, shit, it's done." Lin Qi realized that he had done something stupid. He threw away the medicine box and jumped away from the floor that he had almost burned red. He jumped back to the two girls and shook his hands desperately, not forgetting to protest in a standard poor student style, "I graduated from the intermediate level. I didn't study rare objects at all. This is beyond the syllabus."

"So teachers of all levels have said that the curriculum is dead, but people are alive." The chairman was too lazy to look at Lin Qi. While observing the bottle in his hand, he said leisurely, "Anyway, whoever is in pain knows it himself."

Hiss, those guys who make sarcastic remarks are so hateful, and you too, stop laughing.

"You asked for it." The female police officer who was holding a water bottle to help him wash his hands and cool them down glared at him and grumbled in a low voice. Her tone was full of complaints and dissatisfaction, but it made Lin Qi feel very subtle and warm in his heart. "Who told you to rush into it without thinking it through first? You should have let the heat last a little longer."

"Don't hit him hard. He's already got several blisters from the burns."

Miss Diana was gently stroking his swollen palms, wasting her energy to help his burned hands heal faster. Her soft little hands stroked his palms, and the tingling sensation spread from his hands into his heart.

But what does it mean to waste capacity?
"whee……"

The Countess bit her lip and chuckled as she lowered her head. A few strands of hair stuck to her face. It was not known whether it was because she had been roasted just now or for some other reason, but her cheeks were slightly flushed, which made Lynch subconsciously move closer.

"uh-huh."

The old man's cough immediately destroyed Lynch's courage, and he immediately took two steps back, putting on a serious attitude under the meaningful gazes of the two ladies. At this time, the other three big men ignored the little thoughts between the young people and were studying a few beautiful bottles. The bottles were not only no longer dirty, but more importantly, there was no sign of further contamination.

"What kind of fire is this? The effect is much better than I thought." Chairman Ole admired the crystal bottle in the light and sighed, "It is no longer dirty because it has been thoroughly purified, just like when you first got it. I calculated that it would take at least ten hours before visible changes would appear. It only took a few minutes. I originally estimated that it would take several hours of burning to achieve the current effect."

"This should be the flame from Cthugha. This child has ambiguous relationships with several evil gods, and there are so many marks on his body that the followers of the Burning Sun want to attack him when they see him, but they still have reason and dare not take action." Archbishop Trinless smiled and patted Lin Qi's shoulder. "It seems that the flame from theocracy can greatly enhance the purification effect. I just don't know if ordinary flame can be effective."

"It should be fine." The chairman replied, "After all, it is the concept of flame purification that is in effect. Why, do you have any doubts?"

"I'm just thinking about how to contain it more safely." Seeing the doubt in Lin Qi's eyes, the archbishop explained, "After all, the issues to be considered in containing strange objects are more complicated. The containment conditions are only one of them. The real trouble is how to ensure to the greatest extent that it will never break through the containment."

This made Lynch realize the problem.

I found it in advance this time, but what about next time? I have enough time this time, so I can slowly burn and purify it. What about next time? What if I find out that this thing is contaminated again at midnight? Can I really get here in time to deal with it?
Officer Natalie's voice came to my ears: "You have been in contact with them for too short a time, so you may not know that the containment of rare objects has always been a big problem. Whether it is the Watchers or the major churches, there are special containment agencies to ensure that rare objects do not get out of control. It is too easy to go wrong if you leave it to non-professionals for safekeeping, just like what happened just now."

"Problems may occur in specialized containment institutions. After all, few people have personally handled advent-level artifacts. Moreover, each advent-level artifact has its own characteristics, which must be explored slowly. However, we have a chance to remedy some things, and for some things we only have one chance."

Trinless flipped his wrist, and a hand-like flame emerged from his palm, burning the crystal bottle while explaining to Lynch:
"All the strange objects have very complex rules for preservation, and they are very targeted. For example, some strange objects need someone to keep an eye on them at all times. Once you look away, they will flash over and break the target's neck. Some strange objects need to have someone around them, but no one can look at them, otherwise they will get out of control."

Fuck, this is so fucking troublesome.

Lynch thought about how to preserve these strange things on him... Forget it, let’s not compare them.

"I suggest that we keep it burning all the time, and have someone check it every hour," the chairman suggested. "That should ensure safety."

"Yes, I think so too, and I will be responsible for supervision personally. The Advent-level artifacts are still too dangerous, and I don't trust others. Do you think it's okay, Ms. Nightingale?"

"I have no objection, as long as I can be guaranteed to lead people to conduct research at any time." The old woman sighed, "The results of the drug will be out soon. I hope there will be no need to study it, but..."

Lin Qi pursed his lips, his heart tightening.

Yes, all the hard work these days should finally have a result.

(End of this chapter)