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Chapter 256 [Minister] Pressed the Accelerator Key for the Plot
The perception brought by the [Affinity Bamboo Tube] prompted Fang Yi to recall the entire process of how the potion took effect, and to look for any suspicious aspects of this supplement.

The [Minister] said he would give him a few of these and promised to use them to restore the health of the participants in the [Martial Arts Tournament]. Besides triggering [Interspecies Affinity], the effect was so good that it was a bit abnormal.

It was only a few seconds after Izo took that strange alchemical potion.

Like a sprout emerging from a dead tree, a brand new arm of somewhat darker color "grew" from the bare side of the one-armed warrior's torso.

The entire limb regeneration process was extremely peaceful. The warrior did not roar, nor did he make any hideous or distorted expressions that would have been unconsciously revealed due to pain.

Throughout the entire process of the warrior's arm recovering, there was only an abnormal calmness.

It's as ordinary as the breeze blowing in your face on an ordinary afternoon.

Fang Yi stared at the potion that the [Minister] took from the alchemist Dotya and showed to everyone, and his doubts deepened.

This kind of supply, which is likely to involve dangerous species, seems to be more effective than the [Gala Snake Wine] that Fang Yi obtained with great difficulty but cannot be mass-produced.

Judging from the Minister's description, its output has reached the level of large-scale production.

the most important point is:

This supply is not difficult to obtain.

According to the [Minister's] arrangement, those who participate in the martial arts competition can enjoy the treatment of this medicine.

Although the entry threshold for the [Martial Arts Competition] is not low, the task difficulty is not easy either.

However, the difficulty of Fang Yi, who was originally from the revolutionary army camp, obtaining the collection from the [Minister] and then exchanging it for [Gala Snake Wine] is obviously incomparable.

[This doesn't fit with Space's stingy personality. Anyone who isn't completely stupid can see the problem.]

After thinking it over, Fang Yi felt that it would be best to just use his [Reversal Technique·Strengthening] treatment at this stage.

This kind of panel attribute will most likely give a [Unknown] potion. Let Miss Shinobu Kocho study it first to see if it is worth using and repeating.

If this thing is really not a big problem, it can save a lot of mana in battle and at the same time make the survival of your teammates more guaranteed.

Fang Yi turned his gaze away from the [Minister] and looked back at the warrior who had "regained" his arm, ready to observe the "effect" of this potion again.

The warrior seemed to be about to draw his sword with this new arm.

Fang Yi was not going to miss the opportunity to study this medicine known as [Experimental No. 1].
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The warrior, whose face was a little dark and he looked a little decadent before, was stunned when he felt that he had regained his limbs.

After repeatedly confirming that his limbs had 'grown' again, the warrior's face began to reveal a primitive and innocent excitement.

He immediately reached for a new knife at his waist, ready to test his new arm.

But the warriors were soon defeated.

This 'new' arm still looked a little strange to him.

The warrior felt that controlling this arm was as difficult as scratching an itch through a shoe.

But after several failed attempts, the warrior finally mastered some tricks.

Quickly master the skills of controlling this 'new' arm.

He used this new arm to draw his sword from its sheath and practiced the sword-drawing technique that he was proud of.

The [Minister] on the side walked up to the samurai after Izo finished practicing the sword-drawing technique.
Like a referee who raises the competitor's arm to declare victory after winning a boxing match, he raised Izang's 'lost and recovered' arm in a show of force.

While pointing at Fang Yi, he spoke to Bud and a group of nobles in a very persuasive manner.

"I believe everyone has seen the effects of this alchemical potion. So how do we obtain such a precious item?

"The answer is that as long as you have lofty ambitions and extraordinary abilities, like the young man next to me who is about to receive my sponsorship and participate in the [Martial Arts Tournament],

“Once you gain my approval, you will receive such a reward from my hands.

"Of course, anyone willing to participate in the [Martial Arts Tournament] and make a contribution to the empire can also enjoy the treatment of this medicine!"

Throw out mountains of gold and silver to attract people's attention, praise Fang Yi at the same time, and then take the opportunity to demonstrate the effects of alchemical potions with higher "value", creating headlines in newspapers.

Having accomplished the aforementioned goal, the [Minister] then let Izo, 'Experimental Subject No. 1', go.

He turned around and took the box of potions from the alchemist Dotya.

A kind smile appeared on his face, and he walked towards Fang Yi step by step, extending his empty hand to him.

"How about it, Sergeant Fang Yi, are you interested in 'becoming' a member of the [Minister's Camp] now?"

Fang Yi also smiled, stretched out his hands to hold the [Minister's] hands, and at the same time bent down slightly to show humility.

"I am flattered by your gifts and your attitude towards me.

“I believe no one can and will refuse this gift.

“I’m here to make a promise to you as well.

"I will certainly make contributions to you and the empire that far exceed the value of this gift."

[I think the death of the [Minister] is the greatest contribution to the empire.]

As soon as Fang Yi finished speaking, a space prompt sound rang in his ears.

"Because the [Minister Camp] has announced your identity to the public, you have officially joined the [Minister Camp].

"Due to the changes to the ability of the talent [Supernatural Gravity], the series of quests [Reverence of the Evil] that retain the talent [Favor of the Evil] will be changed to match the current situation."

"The talent retention task has been changed to [The First Napkin I]"
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【The First Napkin Ⅰ】

Task Requirement 1:

Try to gain the support of powerful figures in the enemy camp [Emperor Camp] headed by Bud within a certain period of time as your helper in the [Minister Camp].

Current [Emperor Camp] support: (21%), has not met the task completion standard.

Tip: The minimum support level of the [Emperor Faction] required to complete the mission must not be less than 51%.

Task Requirement 2:

Try to improve your reputation in the empire as a member of the [Minister Faction] and gain recognition and support from the neutral [Imperial Army Faction].

Current [Imperial Army Camp] support: (37%), obtain the cumulative reputation value of recognized characters (917/5000).

Failure to meet task completion criteria.

Tips: The minimum support level of the [Imperial Army Faction] required to complete the mission must not be less than 60%, and the cumulative reputation value of the recognized characters must not be less than 3000.

Mission Reward: Permanently retain some effects of the talent [Favored by the Evil], and [Bloody Alchemy] gains an additional strengthening branch.

Summary:
If someone takes the napkin on the right first, then everyone else has to follow suit and pick up the napkin on the right.

Even enemies can be manipulated by you and made to dance to your will, making due contributions to your cause.
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While Fang Yi took the box containing the alchemical potion, he stared at the new tasks that appeared on the panel and began to think about the reasons for these changes in tasks.

[During the 'teaching' session with Esdeath, my talent [Super Gravity] has changed slightly. Will this affect the talent retention quest?]

[It seems that after completing this quest, I should be able to permanently retain the talent by completing another quest. Obtaining the talent is harder than I thought.]

Before Fang Yi began to think about the influence of talents, his thoughts were interrupted by a long burst of applause and cheers.

After hearing Fang Yi's words of unspoken loyalty to the [Minister], the [Minister]'s many strong men and servants, as well as Izang who had just gained his arm, and the [Minister]'s spies in the crowd, all applauded and cheered.

"As expected, the rumors among the people are nothing more than an attack on Lord Ernest by the revolutionary army and its rebels."

"Lord Ernest was able to be so humble in front of such an unknown soldier like Fang Yi. How could he be the culprit as rumored? He is clearly a pillar of the empire."

"I think this man named Fang Yi, who was discovered by the [Minister], will definitely become a famous general."

Even Linglu, who had a gloomy face from beginning to end, as if someone had died, clapped reluctantly under the gaze of the [Minister].

It was not until the photographer arranged by the [Minister] earlier captured the moment when Fang Yi and the [Minister] shook hands and determined it as the photo for tomorrow's headlines.

The [Minister] then signaled the strong men to move the treasures back to the carriage.

After talking quietly with Bud for a while and signaling the general to wait at the door for a while, the [Minister] signaled Fang Yi to enter the mansion and talk for a moment.

It seems that the [Minister] has some new arrangements for Fang Yi.
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A few minutes later, only the [Minister] accompanied by Ji and Fang Yi were left standing in the corridor, preparing to start today's meeting.

In Fang Yi's perception, this somewhat fat lion had changed his usual laziness today, and even the slight trace of old age on his body had dissipated.

The whole person exudes an unprecedented motivation.

But behind this motivation, Fang Yi also sensed a hint of uneasiness in the [Minister].

The [Minister] now looked like he was being chased by something.

Fang Yi also did not sense from him the kind of unfathomable feeling that the other party had when they met him before in the underground palace or even in the mansion.

In short, the minister was in a difficult situation and could no longer pretend to be in control of the situation.

Fang Yi couldn't help but feel a little confused.

【Now, has something changed that I'm not aware of? 】

Then, the [Minister]'s next words made Fang Yi realize that there were some unknown factors in the [Martial Arts Competition].

"I have already obtained the list of personnel from the Emperor's Camp, headed by Bud, who will be participating in the Martial Arts Competition.

“It may not be so easy for you to win the championship this time.

“Besides that, I will ask Bud to shorten the process of the [Martial Arts Tournament] so that you can become stronger in a shorter time.

"There might also be someone extremely powerful who you absolutely cannot defeat participating in this event."

"Absolutely invincible, such a familiar phrase. Isn't this the word the Lord God used to describe the reincarnationist who was chasing me?"

As the [Minister] spoke, he took out a stick figure drawing of a bust from the lining and handed it to Fang Yi.

Ji, who was standing by, said that no one here could hear it, and left the corridor on his own accord.

The [minister] then began to clear up Fang Yi's confusion.

"This person's true strength is even greater than what he reveals on the surface. I'm afraid we're the only ones who know this right now.

"In other words, his strength is far greater than anyone in the [Martial Arts Tournament] except Esdeath. Even the current Esdeath is no match for him.

"If you're unlucky and meet him before the finals, there's no chance of winning."

Fang Yi took the stick figure drawing from the [Minister]'s hand, but felt that the person in the drawing looked somewhat familiar.

After searching through the memory palace in his mind, Fang Yi finally remembered the memory of the man with the hooked nose and squinty eyes.

[I seem to remember seeing him in the main god space. At the same time, this guy looks like the one who crushed Brand with one punch.]

Therefore, Fang Yi remained calm and pretended to see this person for the first time and began to "memorize" the image.

After a while, Fang Yi nodded to indicate that he had memorized the other person's face.

[Minister] then gave more information and a solution that allowed Fang Yi to win the championship.

"This person's name is Yuan Qi.

"He is physically very strong, and judging by the records of the spies, he is very thoughtful and cautious.

"Judging from his attack, his wrist strength is extremely strong, and he can fire ordinary bullets with his bare hands.

"There's also some unreliable news. The opponent's punch can defeat an extremely dangerous dragon."

After hearing the Minister's supplement, Fang Yi finally confirmed the other party's identity.

He also remembered that when the leader of Night Raid, Natacha, sent members of Night Raid to carry out the mission that resulted in Brand being seriously injured, she mentioned the existence of an insider.

It was the insider named Kohler who passed the information about Yuan Qi to the revolutionary army.

[It seems that this black man has a piece of crucial information about Yuan Qi.]

Fang Yi collected his thoughts, made up his mind, looked at the [Minister], and began his performance.

“Although, I can’t defeat someone of this strength head-on.

“But this is the [Martial Arts Tournament], and you and Bud are leading the way in setting the rules for this competition. I don’t necessarily have to fight to the death with the other party.

"So, I thought maybe we could."

The two smiled at each other and told each other their next plans.

"We need to take action on his eligibility and exclude him from the competition."

This is Fang Yi’s idea.

“We need to start with Bud and make him an offer he can’t refuse.

"Let the friendly team that should be helping him trip him up and prevent him from entering the playing field."

This is a more practical statement from the [Minister].

After hearing this, Fang Yi already understood what the [Minister] wanted to say, and he was not going to waste too much time on the [Minister] who had used up all the gold coins.

He was also planning to have a 'mental call' with Miss Assassin to discuss matters concerning tonight's [Death in the Mist].

By the way, I'm asking for a 'strategy' on how to win over his sister [Black Eyes] so that I can go to the female general and increase her friendship level.

Therefore, Fang Yi directly said what the [Minister] wanted to say.

“General Budd is a man who can weigh the pros and cons.

"So if you want to prevent Yuan Qi from participating in the competition, the conditions you offer will definitely make Bud feel that they are beneficial to his camp.

"Moreover, it can, to a certain extent, make up for the apparent lack of combat power in Yuan Qi.

"After much thought, the only issues left are the venue for the [Martial Arts Tournament] and that magical alchemical potion."

The Minister laughed.

"Exactly."

(End of this chapter)