Chen Luo Gets Locked in the Punishment Room / [Specialized Explosives (Master)], Art Is Explosion!

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Chapter 180 Chen Luo, Locked in Solitary Confinement

[Ding! You have a new request!]

[Dodoco]: Helped Klee mend Dodoco

Rewards: 150 Primogem + Special Explosives Studies (with some Alchemy Knowledge) + Random Affinity

(Note: The more satisfied Klee is with the repaired Dodoco, the higher the level of Special Explosives Studies she will receive, up to Master level.)

"Chen Luo, you said you want to learn how to make bombs from Klee?" Qin looked at him with a "Did I hear that right?" expression.

"Yes, I helped Klee fix the Dodoco, and then Klee taught me how to make bombs," Chen Luo nodded and said.

"This..." Qin seemed a little confused.

Furthermore, Jean didn't want to agree to this either, since Mondstadt already had Klee, which was enough.

"But Acting Grand Master Jean, I want to learn alchemy, so naturally I should find the best alchemist in your field. But he doesn't have the time, so isn't it normal for me to learn Explosives Studies from his sister? You can't not even fulfill this request, can you?" Chen Luo said somewhat disappointedly.

"This..." Qin was speechless for a moment.

Albedo simply couldn't find the time to teach Chen Luo, and Albedo personality, it was unlikely he could be a perfect teacher and patiently instruct Chen Luo.

Albedo's teaching style is generally laissez-faire; if Chen Luo doesn't have a talent for alchemy, he won't be able to keep up.

And Klee is indeed Albedo's sister.

But learning how to make bombs from Klee sounds so far-fetched, doesn't it?

However, simply refusing would not be acceptable, as refusing someone's request twice in a row would indeed seem insincere.

"Well... if Klee doesn't refuse, then you can learn how to make bombs from Klee." In the end, Jean agreed.

After all, they couldn't disagree. Now it wasn't just Chen Luo looking at Qin with anticipation; it was both Chen Luo and Klee looking at Qin with anticipation.

While the idea of someone wanting to learn how to make bombs from Klee is not reassuring in itself, Chen Luo, as a hero who was able to peacefully resolve the Stormterror incident, is surely more sensible than Klee, right?

At least know what can explode and what can't.

Furthermore, having Chen Luo learn how to make bombs from Klee would also allow Chen Luo to keep an eye on Klee for a while.

Although the recent Stormterror incident has indeed ended, there is still a lot of follow-up to be done, especially after Anemo Archon Barbatos was assassinated at the church entrance. Jean already guessed that she probably wouldn't have time to spend with Klee for a while.

Klee's Albedo, should also be conducting research and sketching in the snow-capped mountains right now.

Therefore, considering all factors, Qin agreed to Chen Luo's request to learn how to make bombs from Klee.

"Great! Finally, someone is willing to work with Klee on the bomb!" Besides Chen Luo, who was quite happy to receive permission, Klee was also unexpectedly happy.

"Sigh..." Acting Grand Master Jean, sighed deeply.

The person who used to study bombs with Klee was Klee's mother; back then, Mondstadt was filled with the sound of bombs everywhere.

Just when Klee's mother, the Lady. Alice, had finally gone to accompany the Grand Master on his expedition, Chen Luo appeared.

Hopefully, Chen Luo has a natural talent for researching bombs and can finish teaching him as soon as possible.

Otherwise, who knows how long the bombing sounds would last?

"Alright, now it's time to fulfill Klee's wish. Klee, give me Dodoco first." Chen Luo held out his hand to Klee.

"Oh, okay." After hearing Chen Luo's words, Klee carefully placed the two parts in Chen Luo's hands.

Actually, Dodoco's injury wasn't serious; it was just that the ball that forms the main body of the tail had separated from the tail. It wouldn't be difficult to sew them back together; all it would take is some sewing skills.

But to make him sew perfectly, he does need a certain skill, and Chen Luo happens to have that skill.

And...

"Klee, your Dodoco is pretty amazing. The person who made you Dodoco must have put a lot of heart into the Dudu shell." Chen Luo squinted at the doll in his hand.

"Of course! Mom loves Klee the most, Klee loves Mom the most too." Klee nodded.

"That's not what I meant... never mind, your mother really loves you."

Klee naively interpreted "feelings" as "liking," which isn't a big problem, but there is still a difference between the two.

But what Chen Luo said and Klee understood seemed to be different.

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a perfect body for making a companion doll." Chen Luo muttered Dodoco he stroked Dudu.

"Chen Luo, what is a companion doll?" Klee asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Well, how should I put it? Klee, do you want Dodoco to talk to you?" Chen Luo asked, stroking his chin.

"Huh?" Qin, who was sitting in the battalion commander's seat handling official business, was taken aback when she heard this.

"Huh?" Klee was also taken aback.

"Dodoco, can you talk?" This was a path Klee had never imagined.

"Well, the principle behind it is complicated to explain. To put it simply, it's like you've been with Dodoco for a long time, Dodoco willing to admit Klee you are its best friend. However, it still needs to be given a little power so that it can speak," Chen Luo said.

Actually, the main reason is that Alice, the Lady who made this doll, really liked Klee, so she put a lot of heart into making this doll.

After Klee acquired Dodoco, she almost never let it out of her sight and never replaced it. Through this long period of companionship, Dodoco developed the potential to become a companion doll.

To become a companion doll, several conditions must be met. First, the person who creates it must have sufficient ability and be able to pour enough heart into it.

Secondly, one must have spent a considerable amount of time with the person being accompanied.

This is somewhat similar to the Tsukumogami in Eastern Land mythology; simply put, it's about things that have been carried for a long time.

If the first two conditions are met, then the third condition needs to be met.

That's enough luck.

After all, not every doll that you put your heart into and wear for a long time can necessarily be made into a companion doll.

But Klee, whose constellation happens to be the lucky four-leaf clover, does indeed possess enough luck.

Once these three conditions are met, the host body becomes suitable for creating companion dolls, making the creation process much easier.

The reason why companion dolls are called companion dolls is because they have characteristics similar to soothing children. They are not difficult to make, but as dolls with spirituality, they are also a type of high-level dolls, so at least a mastery of doll Spirit Awakening Technique is required.

It just so happens that Chen Luo's level has reached the proficiency level.

Even after these dolls are imbued with spirituality, they are still just the kind of dolls used to soothe children, similar to everyday furniture.

Therefore, these kinds of thankless companion dolls are almost extinct now. After all, which family can't afford an artificial, mentally challenged toy to soothe their child these days?

Simply put, this thing requires a lot of effort but yields little return, is difficult to make, and doesn't work very well, so basically no one uses it.

Generally speaking, these are the kind of things that young people from large families use to amuse their own children, and they will be thrown away after a short period of time.

Chen Luo had never made this thing before, because it was indeed quite laborious.

This is because after Chen Luo became the Herrscher of Knowledge and the Demon of the Heart, and after eating so many chocolate bars, his mental strength increased significantly. Combined with the mastery of the Spirit Awakening Technique, he was able to barely succeed in making it.

Therefore, regardless of the profession, anything with a touch of fantasy or spirituality is very expensive and difficult to produce.

"Really, really can you make Dodoco talk to me?" Klee was very excited after hearing Chen Luo's words.

"Of course you can, but since you haven't spent enough time with Dodoco, it Dodoco only say 'Dodoco' to express its emotions. When you're happy, it will say 'Dodoco' in a happy tone, and when you're unhappy, it will comfort you with the three words 'Dodoco.' So whether you can understand the meaning behind its words depends on your understanding with it," Chen Luo explained to Klee as he squatted down.

"When you and Dodoco spend more time together and your relationship gets better, and when your puppeteer skills improve, maybe Dodoco will be able to truly talk to you about anything."

That's the situation.

This companion doll is indeed the most basic doll with a kind of spirit. Just as Chen Luo said, it is not very intelligent and can only use a fixed word to express its weak emotions.

That's why I say not many people want this stuff.

It's a thankless task.

However... Klee seems quite satisfied with this.

"That's great, big brother! If Dodoco can talk, then Klee can share even more stories with Dodoco! Mom will be so surprised when she comes back!" Klee cheered.

"Okay, then. Could you provide a quiet room?" Chen Luo stood up and looked at Qin.

After all, the Spirit Awakening Technique is not a skill that can be used casually. Even with Chen Luo's Furniture Mastery, using the Spirit Awakening Technique would be a lot of work. However, Chen Luo felt that all the effort was worthwhile, as the bomb skill level he would obtain would be quite high.

So Chen Luo needs a quiet room now, or a bar would be fine too.

"Let's go to the solitary confinement room. It's quiet there, and no one will bother us. Klee knows the solitary confinement room well, so she can take Chen Luo there." Klee said enthusiastically, as if she wanted to help Dodoco get some talking.

"..." Good grief, so they're going straight to solitary confinement?

So, do I need to blow something up first to make it more reasonable to get in?

"Well... what Klee said isn't entirely wrong. If you don't mind, Chen Luo, you can go to the solitary confinement room for a while." When the Acting Grand Master Jean saw Chen Luo looking at her, she reluctantly nodded, which was considered as agreeing to the suggestion.

There is only one regular visitor in the solitary confinement cell, and that is Klee, because the solitary confinement cell is not for ordinary people.

Who commits a crime and gets put in solitary confinement every day?

They either give you a reprimand or throw you in jail.

Klee different. Klee goes there two or three times a week, just like going home.

"Hey, Acting Grand Master Jean, remember to tell the church about the Alchemy Bench." Before being excitedly pulled into the solitary confinement room by Klee after receiving permission, Chen Luo gave Acting Grand Master Jean this special instruction.

"Understood, no problem." Acting Grand Master Jean nodded.

"Qin, I... A Luo, where are you going?" Before Chen Luo and the others could open the door, it opened from the outside Eula walked in. She was about to speak when she saw Chen Luo.

"Oh, um, I'm going to the solitary confinement room," Chen Luo said, pointing to the next room.

I don't know what the Knights of Favonius were thinking, putting the solitary confinement room next to Acting Grand Master Jean's office.

And they even said this solitary confinement cell wasn't built specifically for Klee?

This is probably Acting Grand Master Jean did specifically to keep an eye on Klee, otherwise, anyone with a modicum of sense wouldn't have made such a design.

"Solitary confinement? But you just became Honorary Knight?" Eula was somewhat dumbfounded.

I've been a sinner in the Knights of Favonius of Mondstadt for so long and I've never even been to the solitary confinement chamber, while you only became Honorary Knight today.

Although there are no explicit rules, the confinement cells in the Knights of Favonius are only for members of the Knights of Favonius. That's roughly how it is, since ordinary citizens wouldn't be locked up in the Knights of Favonius Mondstadt's confinement cells if they made a mistake.

"Hmm, Klee?" But when Eula looked down and saw another cute little creature, she instantly understood.

Klee, it's alright now.

"Okay, you stay in the solitary confinement room for a while. After I finish discussing things with Acting Grand Master Jean, I'll come and get you," Eula said, patting Chen Luo on the shoulder.

"..." Chen Luo opened his mouth, wanting to explain something.

"Eula. Chen Luo, come quick, Klee will take you to the solitary confinement room."

"...See you later." Chen Luo said helplessly to Eula.

Alright, there's no point in explaining now. We might as well wait for Acting Grand Master Jean and Eula to explain.

With this belief in mind, Chen Luo turned back to look at the Acting Grand Master Jean, his eyes full of expectation.

Then, the Acting Grand Master Jean returned Chen Luo's look with an encouraging glance.

"..."

Did the Acting Grand Master Jean understand the meaning in my eyes?

Chen Luo was puzzled by this, but Klee held Chen Luo back and refused to give Chen Luo any chance to explain. The Herrscher of Knowledge ran even faster than Klee, wanting to go to the solitary confinement room ahead of time to open the door for Chen Luo.

Does locking me in solitary confinement excite you that much?

"Ahem, Eula, I called you here today to discuss your contributions to the Stormterror incident." After seeing Chen Luo being pulled away and gesturing for Eula to close the door, Qin spoke slowly.

As for explaining this to Chen Luo, I'll deal with it later. I'm sure I'll remember how to explain it anyway.

Perhaps...

Chapter 181 [Special Explosives Studies (Master)], Art is Explosion!

"The Spirit Awakening Technique is a profound puppeteer skill that only mastered puppeteers can grasp at a basic level. It has a very high learning threshold and is very difficult. To ensure a 100% success rate for a mastered Spirit Awakening Technique, one needs Soul Powder, but I don't have Soul Powder." Chen Luo muttered to himself as he sat in the confinement room, looking at Dodoco in front of him.