Chapter 160

"The car in front has moved... Skadi, follow it."

Laurentina, sitting in the passenger seat, pointed to the land vehicle that was slowly starting up not far away.

Skadi nodded, then used the key to start the two rented land vehicles.

"By the way, why didn't you come and drive?"

Laurentina, who was suddenly writing and drawing with a pen in Zuo Jian back row.

"Well, after these past few days of high-intensity, high-precision manipulation of two bodies, I've come to a conclusion: even if the body is divided into two parts, the behavioral logic remains that of a single body."

"For example, a person can drive a car and paint at the same time, but it's impossible to drive two cars at the same time."

"This ingrained way of thinking causes me to subconsciously make deviations and mistakes when two bodies try to do the same thing... I think the most obvious example is when I was with Eblana and Laurentina at the same time before."

Zuo Jian explained methodically.

"If that's the case, why don't you come back?"

Laurentina shrugged over her seat and leaned closer to the Zuo Jian, asking a question.

"Because I am indeed doing two things right now."

"Also, don't stick your head out like that, it's too dangerous... I mean, it's dangerous for Skadi in the driver's seat!"

As he spoke, he pressed Laurentina back into her seat.

But speaking of which... did Skadi actually know how to drive?

Laurentina learned to drive on the spot, and it worked well on the terrain in the wilderness where there were few obstacles and winding roads. But he really wouldn't dare let her hold the steering wheel in the city.

But when Skadi raised her hand and said she could drive, Zuo Jian was still a little skeptical.

But...

Watching Skadi, dressed in a light green coat, skillfully shift gears... Zuo Jian immediately realized that his worries were completely unnecessary.

Skadi not only knows how, she's extremely skilled at it!

Seemingly noticing Zuo Jian's confusion Zuo Jian her, Laurentina leaned forward and whispered in his ear.

"Orca's driving skills... were taught by her captain."

"?"

He blinked, watching Skadi's practiced back.

Unconsciously, strange images seemed to appear in my mind again.

Skadi! Listen carefully, you must master all the techniques. When you're coaching a team, remember my training methods...

Is this... a form of inheritance?

Damn it! Is there really any need to pass this down through generations?!

Zuo Jian quickly shook his head, clearing away the extremely absurd associations that had formed in his mind. At the same time, he pressed Laurentina back into her seat, but this time he also handed her the draft paper he was holding.

The latter glanced at the manuscript paper handed to him, then paused slightly in surprise.

"These are... the two Drak you picked up? I remember they were two girls, weren't they? And—they don't look like children at all!"

"So this isn't them! This is me."

Zuo Jian pointed to himself.

"You?"

Yes, me.

Laurentina looked down again at the two portraits on the draft paper...

They were both Drak, and the type of horns was even exactly the same as the Drak sisters she had seen in the restaurant.

... It's more accurate to say that it was drawn based on those two people.

However, one of the portraits depicts a gentle, middle-aged woman with a soft smile radiating maternal warmth.

The other one, however, exudes a completely different aura.

With his chiseled face and stubble exuding an air of authority, he stood like the opposite side of the Drak woman.

"Because I don't want those two kids involved, I plan to take the Doctor's suggestion and 'become' a Drak."

"However, the Doctor's suggestion is that it would be best to transform into those approachable female characters..."

"I have no objection!"

Laurentina her hand, indicating her great interest in reaping the fruits of the Doctor's proposal.

"I have a problem with that!"

Zuo Jian slapped away Laurentina's raised hand and spoke calmly.

"To be honest, this is just a backup plan. If I'm going to get involved in something like this, I still hope to have some advantage in terms of presence."

"Therefore, I also hope to create a different appearance."

"By the way, why did you add a note next to it?"

The sharp-eyed Laurentina seemed to notice a small note next to the middle-aged man's name on the Zuo Jian.

"Referencing... The Iron Duke?"

"What's the meaning?"

"Um... literal meaning."

"Ahem, considering that I need to overpower that Iron Duke with my presence, after thinking for a moment, I realized that only he himself in his younger days could have done that!"

"So I dug out a photo of him from when he was young in a newspaper and copied... used it as a reference for his facial contours!"

"Yes, that's it! It's definitely not because middle-aged men are a weak point in my drawing skills, absolutely not!"

"Zuo Jian, can you become like this now?"

Laurentina suddenly asked.

"Sure, sure, why not?"

Zuo Jian asked with some doubt, but then followed Laurentina's instructions and temporarily changed his face to that knock-off... oops, drastically modified version of Duke Drak Iron Duke (younger version).

"Hmm... to be honest, among all the faces you've created, this is probably the most ordinary one."

Laurentina observed for a moment, then nodded and extended her hand.

The fair fingers touched Zuo Jian's cheek, then kneaded Zuo Jian face as if it were clay.

Watching his facial contours rearranged as my fingers adjusted them.

"Listen carefully, Zuo Jian, I won't allow you to only use this kind of...face bearing someone else's mark."

"That's what the genius sculptor and hunter lady said," as she helped Zuo Jian adjust his face.

A few hours later.

"This is the Iron Duke's territory? It's truly vast."

Eblana looked up at the huge plot of land in front of her.

On the way, she also observed that there appeared to be several large mobile warship storage and maintenance sites nearby...

This Iron Duke... seems to be stronger than we imagined.

However, Zuo Jian remained unconvinced, as if he had never cared about those warships at all.

"Strange... that car..."

The man in the Gray Hat, sitting in the passenger seat, glanced through the rearview mirror at the lander that had been following them...

"Sir, someone has been following us. What are you planning to do...?"

"Don't worry about them, they'll be gone in a bit."

Zuo Jian smiled and waved his hand, showing no intention of responding.

"You seem to be in a good mood?"

Eblana noticed the subtle changes in his facial expressions; it was rare for her to be able to observe someone's emotions before her own sister.

"Is that alright? Maybe."

Zuo Jian spoke, his smile unwavering.

Soon, under the watchful eye of the Gray Hat, the land vehicle following behind turned into the city of the duchy.

They continued forward until the Iron Duke's mansion came into view.

"Please come in, gentlemen."

The Drak sisters got out of the car and stood behind the Zuo Jian.

The group of them frowned as they looked at the messenger at the gate.

"The two? Which two?"

Eblana asked.

"Of course, it's for the two young ladies. The Duke has prepared a proper welcome reception for you both." The envoy bowed slightly and gave them his signature business smile.

"Welcome party, so... does that mean our adoptive father is just going to abandon us?"

"The Duke has other plans. Please come with me to the banquet venue first..."

"What's the meaning..."

Just as Eblana was about to ask more questions, she was pulled back by Zuo Jian and Loughshinny.

"Sister, this is a duchy. Didn't you tell me to behave myself?"

Loughshinny tugged at Eblana's sleeve and spoke softly.

"Alright, Eblana, I'm here on business. This welcome party is unnecessary. You two just need to have fun, okay?"

Zuo Jian patted Eblana's head and spoke.

Eblana, who was being held back by the two men, glared at the messenger and had no choice but to give up.

And what about you?

"Don't worry, it's alright."

"Mr. Smith, please come with me."

Another messenger stepped forward and led Zuo Jian down a path in the opposite direction.

"The Duke is looking for me?"

"Yes."

"That would be an honor."

Zuo Jian smiled slightly, then followed the messenger forward... Soon, they stopped at the entrance to a basement.

"Wine cellar?"

He frowned, looking at the entrance and guessing.

"Actually, it's not a wine cellar. His Excellency is more interested in collecting and hoarding various weapons and supplies than wine."

"Please come in, he's waiting for you inside."

The messenger then left.

It was as if his order was merely to bring Zuo Jian here.

"This is really... somewhat unexpected."

Zuo Jian scratched his cheek, then walked straight inside.

Snap... Snap.

Footsteps echoed through the underground passage, shrouded in darkness, reaching the surrounding area.