"Don't be nervous, all I see is Mr. Diloke who appears in the form of a projection in the Aurora world."

Xu Nan said softly:

"Although I'm very curious about many things about this cloud ship, for example, what have you experienced in the turbulence of time and space? And for example, why do you want to leave the Nova Star..."

"But none of these things is the point. If you don't want to say it, I won't ask."

"The point is that I asked him about the Dark Side Universe Energy Drawing Matrix. Although he was wary of the Matrix, he also admitted that it was the most reliable solution before finding a better source of energy."

"Although thousands of years have passed, I have to admit that the Anonymous City now needs it just like the Arcane Empire at that time."

Xu Nan finished speaking his thoughts in one breath and looked at Liuhuo quietly.

The silver-haired little luoli had a deep sense of entanglement and pain, as well as a repentant look in her eyes.

"I see."

Liuhuo said a little depressedly:

"Some things are not something I want to hide from you, but I can't remember them very clearly."

"I only know that it was a very, very painful memory. Although I have formatted it myself countless times, that memory will appear like a devil and be deeply engraved in my carrier..."

"I don't know how to tell you the story."

Xu Nan said tolerantly:

"It doesn't matter if you don't know, or if you haven't thought about it."

"You can tell me these things when you are ready."

"But Anonymous City really can't afford to wait for energy issues."

Liuhuo was silent for a long time and finally nodded.

"I see."

"Since it was your decision, I have nothing to say."

"I can take you to activate the [Dark Side Universe Energy Drawing Array] now. This is originally built on the New Star, and everything is ready-made."

"Just, before that, I have to ask you something."

"Are you ready for sacrifice?"

The smile on Xu Nan's face instantly condensed.

...

Darkside Universe Energy Drawing Magnitude.

In the past, Xu Nan only knew that this was a clean and powerful energy acquisition channel, comparable to nuclear energy.

But when it came to details, he realized that he had to pay some price to activate this magic circle.

Because it is to communicate with the dark universe and to establish a certain contractual relationship.

Therefore, starting and maintaining this magic circle requires a "contractor".

This contractor is also called "sacrifice".

According to information from the Arcane Empire, becoming a contractor does not necessarily mean being hurt or even death; the sacrifices they make often originate from another level.

They will often encounter some bad things from the "dark universe".

This kind of attack is not necessarily fatal, but it will always make people nervous for a long time.

According to domestic data from the Arcane Empire, some contractors disappeared mysteriously, and some people committed suicide without reason.

The number is not very large, but it is also quite large, accounting for about 10% of all the registered contractors.

In addition, being connected to the dark universe means being connected with many unexplained mysteries.

For most people, it is something they are just avoiding.

Now, if Xu Nan wants to activate this magic array, he must make a choice.

Do you want to become a victim?

Because the victim is the actual master of the magic circle, Xu Nan could not allow others to control the energy lifeline of Anonymous City. He could only do this thing himself - in fact, even if it was not the case, he never considered fulfilling himself by sacrificing others.

Although Ron's warlock has no lower limit, Xu Nan still has his own bottom line.

"I've thought about it."

"If there really is a victim, of course I am the only one myself!"

"After all, I, the city lord, look quite incompetent, and I have to do something."

Xu Nan laughed at herself and quickly made a decision.

Although Liuhuo said it seriously, he had read the data and information, and most contractors did not have any accidents directly because of the signing of the contract of this magic circle.

Furthermore, no matter how terrible the dark side universe is, all the alchemists under my command need to study it.

These things will be faced sooner or later.

As the lord of Anonymous City, he had already made all preparations.

This is the responsibility he must shoulder.

"So, start it."

He said.

A strange color flashed in Liuhuo's eyes, and then he said "um" and led Xu Nan to the power furnace.

...

Power furnace, in an inconspicuous small room.

Xu Nan and Liuhuo stood side by side, waiting for the latter to activate the magic circle under their feet.

Seeing the indicator lights next to him light up one by one, Xu Nan was still a little nervous.

After all, this thing has been covered in dust for thousands of years. If it is not easy to use, there will be some psychological gap.

He originally thought that such a powerful and mysterious magic circle would have many complex programs and fancy special effects when activated.

But in fact, the fire only operates a few panels and enters a few lines of instructions.

Five minutes later.

All indicator lights are on.

Xu Nan only felt that the floor became a little hot, and the entire energy storage became a little active.

The power furnace outside came from another whimpering sound.

Xu Nan waited nervously, but did not expect Liuhuo to say calmly:

“It has been started.”

"That's it?" Xu Nan looked at Liuhuo in surprise:

"Just that's the moment?"

Liuhuo rarely laughed at Xu Nan, but instead explained calmly:

"The Dark Side Universe is a very peaceful place. The essence of this magic circle is to establish a cross-universe contract. From an energy perspective, there is not much technical content in terms of energy absorption and transmission."

"As for the movement... it's not a big deal."

"You want to feel that it is not enough to show off? I'll restart it for you again? Then set off a firework?"

At the last sentence, she showed a cramped smile.

Well, the familiar Liuhuo will be back so soon, which Xu Nan did not expect.

He waved his hand: "No, just take the next step."

Liuhuo skillfully operated the operating platform in the warehouse, and soon, a virtual piece of parchment emerged from the operating platform.

"Just write your real name on it."

Her words just finished.

The next second, she grabbed the operating panel in disbelief and stared at the originally blank parchment!

A signature that is not unfamiliar gradually emerged on the parchment paper.

"Is it Captain Diloke?"

Xu Nan was also extremely surprised.

Immediately, he woke up: "Can it be..."

"He is not dead yet?"

Liuhuo whispered: "This is impossible!"

"He is dead, I saw it with my own eyes..."

Xu Nan signaled Liuhuo not to be excited. He checked the signature repeatedly but did not see any abnormality.

The fire over there has entered a downtime state.

It's not her fault, after all, something that was simply incomprehensible happened.

According to Liuhuo, there must be a contractor to absorb energy from the dark side universe.

She agreed that Diluck was dead, so she reminded Xu Nan whether to be a victim.

But now the situation is that the signature is still there.

For Xu Nan, this is definitely good news.
To be continued...