The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

Since that's the case, it's better to be more generous and leave a good impression on Felix.

"Thank you so much, Senior Clay!"

Felix's thank you instantly made Clay completely infatuated.

I'm not washing this hand tonight.

Clay made a decision in secret.

Chapter 338 Jessica: Are you going to curse me again?

Inside the Wiener Workshop.

Jessica stood in front of the sink, burying her hands in the water and rubbing them together repeatedly.

Her originally fair skin turned bright red after being constantly rinsed with water and vigorously scrubbed.

Before this, she had even performed a cleansing ritual on herself several times.

"Uh, Senior Clay didn't mean any harm. He just mistook you for Felix."

Werner never expected that such a simple handshake would leave Jessica with such a grudge.

If I had known, I would have taken it first.

"But he was holding my hand."

Jessica turned off the water, took the towel from Vina, carefully dried her hands, and then suddenly flicked it, the towel hitting Vina's face with a "smack".

"I should suggest to Professor Wilford that we add a psychological correction course to the Alchemy Institute," Jessica muttered to herself, a hint of worry in her eyes.

The Alchemy Institute is full of bachelors, and despite having zero practical experience, their XP abilities are all incredibly strange.

From initial fetishism to masochistic tendencies, and now to indiscriminate sexuality, it's hard to imagine what will happen if left unguided.

Professor Wilford himself has a happy marriage and a fulfilling family life, so why doesn't he teach his students some real skills?

Can you really make a living solely by your craftsmanship?

Wiener thought to himself, "Isn't it you who needs to be corrected the most?"

"Fortunately, we got the blueprints without any problems." Viner put the towel aside and changed the subject.

After making a copy using transcription, Clay gave the original to Wiener.

Afterwards, Vena confirmed more information about the blueprints that Arios had produced with Tilisa.

1. Drawings can be copied, but more details will be lost with each copy, making them unique.

2. No matter how many copies are made, as long as one person forges the equipment on the blueprint, the other copies will disappear along with it.

3. After the photocopies disappear, all blacksmiths will lose the relevant memories, but their forging experience during that period will be preserved in the form of experience.

Judging from Clay's level of cooperation, he can be largely ruled out as a suspect.

"Can we track their location using this map?" Wiener asked.

"You'll know once you try it."

Jessica responded decisively, then strode to the table and slammed her hand down on the blueprints.

Immediately afterwards, seven red threads of varying thicknesses rose from the drawing, each pointing in a different direction.

“This one should represent Clay.” Viner reached out and gently touched the most prominent red line, her gaze thoughtful. “As for the others…”

"This means that Clay wasn't the only one who got the blueprints."

Jessica released her hand, and the red lines in the air faded away.

“This blueprint has been copied many times. The one we have was obtained directly from Clay and is most closely related to him.”

“The source beyond that has been obscured; I can’t trace it back.” Jessica shook her head, a hint of regret flashing in her eyes.

“I think I understand.” Viner stroked his chin, lost in thought for a moment.

"That mysterious stall owner intentionally distributed the blueprints to students within the academy, keeping the original blueprints for himself."

“As soon as the original image disappears, he will know that someone has forged this equipment. He will then come back to the academy, retrieve the equipment, and throw out the next bait.”

"So all we need to do is forge this armor to lure the enemy out."

“But if even Clay can’t succeed, it will be even harder to find other students who are capable of handling the job… Should I try to find Professor Villefort?”

Despite the slight unpleasantness, Jessica still fully acknowledged Clay's abilities.

“Not good,” Viner immediately rejected Jessica’s proposal. “Professor Wilford is too conspicuous. Whether he takes the forged Udvik armor to meet the stall owner or someone else takes the item to meet the stall owner, he will be too easily recognized.”

"This will not only fail to stop the other side, but will also easily alert them."

“As for what you just said, that no one among the students can do it—I can’t pretend I didn’t hear that.” Viner smiled slightly, a hint of confidence in her eyes.

"You're going to do it yourself?" Jessica frowned.

She knew that Viner was very skilled at forging weapons, but forging armor and forging weapons were two different things. Even Clay had only reached his current level by specializing in one area.

“You don’t believe me?” Wiener retorted.

"Even if you succeed, what if you lose this memory about the Udvik armor? Wouldn't it all be for nothing?"

Jessica pointed out a more practical issue.

"I don't think so."

Perhaps something similar happened in Lumiel Village.

Arios had obtained similar blueprints and asked him to help forge them, which resulted in a gap in his memory after the forging was completed.

But now that he has Gondorav, even if he has lost this part of his memory, he can most likely find it back by touching the forged Udvik armor with Gondorav again.

The Mimi Kirimaru, which was also made from blueprints, is the best example.

"Besides, even if I don't remember anything, I still have you." Vena put on a reassuring expression.

“You experienced the whole process, but you didn’t participate in any of the forging process, so even if your memories are erased, it won’t be your turn.”

"So you can help me remember it."

"Yes, yes, yes, when the time comes I will take advantage of the fact that you don't remember anything and use the information you found out to take care of everyone involved in the aftermath of the incident. Teacher will be very happy."

Being entrusted with such trust by Viner so suddenly made her feel both surprised and a little awkward.

However, she has some basis for saying that.

Given Tilisa's fondness for Vina, if the matter could be resolved without Vina taking any risks, Tilisa would not only have no objections, but would also be very grateful to herself for handling everything so well.

Even if they make some more outrageous demands then... hehehe.

Jessica pondered to herself, a silly smile creeping onto her face.

Viner looked at Jessica's drooling mouth with a puzzled expression.

In broad daylight, I suddenly felt a craving and my mouth was watering. Even though I had Jessica imitate Felix for the sake of my investigation, I didn't ask her to surpass him, did I?

"You don't actually think you're Felix, do you?"

Wiener couldn't help but remind her.

Who are you calling Felix?!

Jessica wiped her mouth, rushed to Vina in two steps, and grabbed his collar.

While threatening her, he didn't forget to wipe the drool off his hands with Vina's clothes.

"Whoever gets impatient is Felix."

"you--"

Jessica pulled Vina even closer.

Too big... no, too close.

Wiener swallowed.

He was unsure of Jessica's current perspective.

All he knew was that if he got any closer, he would be right next to Jessica.

She looked at Clay with such disdain, as if she wanted to devour him, even though they only shook hands politely.

If we really run into each other, things might not end well today.

"Oh!"

The dormitory door was suddenly pushed open.

"Vina, I'm back—"

Felix, carrying several bags, spoke with a hint of cheerfulness in his voice.

But he soon stopped laughing.

As Felix watched as Vena was lifted up by another "Felix," his pupils dilated in shock.

"Hey!!! Why is there another me?!"

Chapter 339 Felix: I am irreconcilably opposed to myself!

For young Felix, this scene was still too shocking.

"There are two Felixes, which means I'll have to share half of my food and half of my clothes with him from now on..."

Felix counted on his fingers, muttering to himself as he recounted what he would lose after having another "Felix".

"No, no, these are nothing. The key thing is that the weapons that Vener makes for me in the future, won't I have to give him half of them?!"

Felix, having finally sorted out the situation, instantly lost control of his emotions.

He scattered all the prizes awarded in the Griffin Battle on the ground with a clatter, and shouted, "Is this your excuse for making me come back late? You actually kept other Felixes from me!?"

Felix suddenly drew his Night Sky Blade and pointed it directly at the two of them.

"Vina, stay away! Today it's either him or me! We're going to fight this to the death and see who the real Felix is!"

The tense atmosphere that had been building up to a confrontation subsided as Felix drew his sword.

"...I'm sorry, I shouldn't have called you Felix."

Wiener spoke first, his tone tinged with apology.

"...I shouldn't have argued with Felix."

Jessica gently released Vina and took a few steps back.

After clearing his throat, Venere snapped his fingers, releasing the illusion that had been attached to Jessica.

"How did 'I' become Jessica again?"

Felix was utterly astonished, and the Blade of Night fell to the ground.

He stared blankly at Jessica, who had turned back to normal, as if trying to confirm something, and placed his hands on his cheeks, rubbing them up and down.

"Cough, Felix, what you just saw was an illusion I created using the 'Mirror Flower, Water Moon' technique."

Wiener felt that if he didn't explain, and Felix continued to overthink, it would burn out his brain.

"Oh—" Felix suddenly realized, then seemed to realize something else and continued to ask, "Wait a minute, why do you have Jessica look like me for no reason? Is she using me to do bad things?"

Jessica turned and glared at Vina, as if to say, "Explain yourself."

"If I want to do something bad, wouldn't it be better to just change into someone else's appearance? Then no one will be able to find me."

The two men's gazes did nothing to shake Venere's composure.

"I just used your 'face' to negotiate a business deal with someone else."

“You never include me when you negotiate deals with Anna.”

Felix still had some doubts.

Anna isn't susceptible to being charmed by handsome men.