Volume 7: Da Mu Da Mu Chapter 67: Young people's first maximum level always comes so suddenly
The [Forger] talent that the Isu bloodline brought to Mason cannot be achieved through batch production like the Alchemy Array to "brush" the bug. The finished products must be made by Mason himself one by one.
And the judgment of this thing is very subtle.
To give the simplest example, if Mason used his now astonishing manufacturing skills to repeatedly produce the most basic firearm components, even if he made tens of thousands of sets a day, it would be impossible to meet the quantity requirements of the [Forger].
Don't ask how Mason knew that.
How could a clever guy like him not have tried to exploit various bugs?
But even a guy like Mason had to admit that the person who designed and made this thing was a genius after a long battle of wits with the character card system.
That thing perfectly avoided most of the BUG operations that Mason could think of, just like the character card contained a very complex and complete set of proficiency calculation formulas required for skill growth. This thing could not possibly recognize something that Mason had shoddily produced.
He must get a valuable amount after every "valuable" production.
The 2,000 manufactured items required to break through from a first-level blacksmith to a second-level blacksmith are still goals that can be achieved through long-term fine craftsmanship.
However, the requirement of 50,000 items needed to break through from the second level to the third level forger is an exponential growth. Mason has to complete such a huge project with his own hands. Even if he does not sleep for 24 hours a day, and even if Mason completes one production in five minutes, it will take a full seven months to accumulate enough items for the breakthrough.
He simply didn't have that much time to waste, and how could a person go seven months without sleeping for a second?
He is a pioneer and a superhero, and there are important things waiting for him to do, such as saving the world, but fortunately, Mason's mutant ability has become a plug-in instead of a plug-in.
The 12 water molecules worked tirelessly and successfully completed the huge project that would have taken more than seven months to complete in less than a month.
Today, all the conditions required to upgrade the [Forger] talent have been met.
At the call of Engineer Mason, all Mason clones, including those lower-level clones pronounced "assistants" and used as "coolies", were also summoned to the engineering laboratory of the pocket factory.
Everyone is waiting to witness the miracle moment.
The main character Mason rolled up his sleeves, wearing an engineer's coat, and holding a thunder hammer, he was hammering the arm component of a mass-produced version of Fenrir armor in front of him.
The progress bar required for bloodline breakthrough has been stuck at [49999/50000]. Mason only needs to complete the installation of the arm assembly in front of him to complete the assembly of the Fenrir armor, and his forger talent will usher in the final upgrade.
It is no exaggeration to say that this was indeed a moment worth remembering.
Mason the Scribe and Mason the Tailor have already clenched their hands on the latte art, and the other Mason clones are watching this moment intently, ready to cheer at any time when Engineer Mason is frustrated.
These guys all have weird personalities and they didn't come here just to show their support.
Just because their "little secret" can no longer be kept secret, they rush over to take the opportunity to lick the subject so that the subject won't be so angry.
After all, the "personal safety" and even the "existence" of water clones are based on the will of the subject. Mason has the power of life and death over the water clones.
Moreover, the main character has a good personality and is not that annoying. If everyone flatters him with sincerity, he will calm down.
"Snap"
Mason hit the connector with the forging hammer with very precise force, pressing it into the groove, then took the electric drill from engineer Mason and tightened the last screw.
The moment his fingers left Fenrir's armor, his head felt dizzy and his body swayed a few times.
Because a huge amount of information poured into his brain, it was as if a gate was opened and the treasures contained in it were poured into Mason's hands:
Name: Mason Cooper
Race: Standard humanoid creature, human subspecies, X-gene awakened mutant clone, Isu hybrid (blood concentration soaring...)
[Forger II] Talent changed to [Forger Hephaestus]
Talent effect changed to:
Among all manufacturing branches, the lowest quality of creations under the [Isu Civilization] system is always [Epic], and the highest quality is unlocked as [Artifact].
The quality rate of all manufacturing branches has been greatly improved. When making weapon-related artifacts, there is a great chance to add advanced [Flame]-type enhancement effects to the weapons.
The blueprints for the special equipment [Hephaestus's Forging Hammer·Hand of Forge] are unlocked, the blueprints for the special equipment [Isu Forger Suit] are unlocked, and the blueprints for the special equipment [Vulcan Furnace] are unlocked.
[Isu Legacy II] Talent changed to [Isu Legend]
Talent effect changed to:
The owner of this talent will be regarded as one of the leaders of the Isu civilization and will have the highest authority over all the devices and equipment left over from the Isu civilization.
The owner of this talent will have the [Authority] effect on all Isu bloodlines, and the [Bloodline Suppression] special effect on all non-legendary creatures. The extent of the effect depends on the opponent's mental strength and willpower.
【Sixth Sense】Talent changed to 【True Sixth Sense】
Talent effect changed to:
The senses of the possessor of this talent are enhanced to the highest limit that the body can bear, and can clearly perceive the flow and changes of time. After guidance and practice, they can master the extended talent [Eagle Eye·Precognition].
[Energy Affinity] talent is replaced by [Energy Harness]
Talent effect changed to:
After the Isu bloodline ability is fully developed, it allows the gifted owner to control the various energies around the individual for a short period of time, and allows the user to use it to enhance his or her attack, defense, and perception.
The talent [Dexterity] is changed to [Legendary Craftsman]
Talent effect changed to:
All manufacturing branches have +2
This long string of text was enough for Mason to study for a while, but there was an even bigger surprise yet to come.
After the +1 talent in the manufacturing branch originally granted by the Isu bloodline was upgraded to +2, the Lv8+1 engineering instantly became Lv8+2.
So here comes the question.
Please use preschool math to calculate, 8+2=?
"Shua"
Before Mason could react, another string of information flooded into his mind:
It was detected that the host's engineering skill reached Lv10... The skill information was judged and passed, and the novice period ended... The character card [Peak Skills] module was loaded... The branch skill limit was increased to Lv12... The highest title [Master Craftsman] was unlocked.
The character trait [Learned Engineering Master] is replaced with [Engineering Grand Master: All engineering drawings mastered by the host have their production time reduced by 50% when they are made into physical objects. When the host uses the engineering equipment he made, the destructive power, defense power, and perception power are greatly improved. ]
When the Engineering branch skill reaches Lv10, the final talent of the Engineering branch is unlocked as [Black Technology Implementer: Grants the talent holder a special understanding ability, allowing him to learn various technologies beyond the current technological level more quickly and designate a black technology to increase the speed of technological comprehension.
Currently, the black technologies that can be specified for quick learning are:
Knowledge of the law of cause and effect·Observer knowledge, Digital rate weapons·Observer knowledge, Cosmic energy frequency regulation·Cosmic tuning fork, Understanding of the plane multi-dimensional space model·Isu Aurora device·Unfinished. 】
This is a really great new feature, but Mason doesn't have time to check it out right now.
The influx of this information gave him a splitting headache and he fell to the ground, but was quickly held up by several screaming Mason clones.
But because Mason's own mind was unstable, the other clones screamed and turned into flying water, swirling around Mason.
It was like a certain third prince causing trouble in the sea, making a mess of the engineering laboratory.
This was not Mason's intention.
But he was really feeling uncomfortable at this moment. A faint voice kept calling him, making him drowsy and unable to control himself. In the last few seconds when he tried to open his eyes but couldn't resist the call from the source of his blood, Mason stretched out his hand not far away and stammered:
"Ultron...defense program, activated!"
"Ultron received!"
The demonized Fenrir was instantly activated and started, forming a "defensive iron triangle" with the extremely anxious slime monster Kevin and the frightened phoenix Fox, completely blocking the suitcase factory in an instant.
The Panama hat on Mason's head also anxiously formed a human face and shouted:
"Consus! Get out here! Your Isu compatriots are causing trouble again! I'm warning you! If anything happens to Mason, I will never forgive you!
Think more about his partners! They will wipe you out completely, don't do anything stupid! "
"Don't worry, Mr. Hat."
Consus's data projection appeared beside the unconscious Mason. He leaned over to check on Mason's condition and said to the anxious hat:
"This is just a situation that is bound to occur when the Isu bloodline is fully awakened. His ancestral sequence is trying to awaken the will of my brother Hephaestus in Mason to complete the personality overlay."
"Isn't this urgent?"
The hat yelled:
"I don't think every Isu is as honest as you. Hurry up and drive your brother away. Mason's great cause cannot stop here. Don't you understand?
He's from the 'outside world'!
He came from outside this closed and dying system. Others may not know this, but don’t I? He has been our hope for solving the problem from the very beginning.”
"I knew it from the beginning. I thought Mr. Hat was too slow to sense Mason's abnormality."
Consus chuckled. He put his hand on Mason's hot forehead and said to the hat as he turned into pixels and dissipated:
"Don't worry, I promise Mason won't be harmed by Hephaestus, I promise!"
…
"Are you calling me?"
At this moment, in Mason's spiritual world, the Isu illusion that had appeared twice before appeared again, but this moment was no longer an abrupt entry into a certain memory of the Isu craftsman Hephaestus, but more like a reconstruction of the scene in the spiritual world.
Mason, wearing a windbreaker, stood in front of a strange launch pad, and in front of him was a scene where hundreds of completed Isu golden apples were about to be launched out of the world.
He could see the Isu directing their primitive human servants, who were so respectful that they didn't even dare to raise their heads, to put the items back in place, while the Isu Athena was standing in front of the launch pad doing a final check.
Mason also saw Hephaestus, the god of fire and forging.
The latter seemed to be out of tune with the others. At this important moment 70,000 years ago, he stayed quietly on the periphery away from the crowd, as if he was waiting to meet someone across time.
"Yes, it's me who's calling you."
The man answered.
This was the first time Mason saw Hephaestus' face from a third-person perspective. His face did not resemble Mason's. Like Consus, he had overly fair skin and a pair of eyes full of wisdom.
Long-term craftsmanship has made him tall and strong, just like the legendary blacksmith god.
"Is your consciousness going to come back?"
Mason was not too anxious or frightened. He stretched out his hand and a cigarette jumped into his hand and was held in his mouth. He asked curiously:
"Are you planning to use my body to complete your 'resurrection'?"
"No, I have no such intention."
Hephaestus lifted the pure white ribbon on his body and draped it over his shoulders. He turned his head away from the launch pad where the Isu Golden Apple was about to be launched. He turned his head to look at Mason and said:
“It was a design failure.”
"No, it didn't fail, it was just incomplete."
Mason corrected:
“It has protected your world for 70,000 years, but it is now old and in urgent need of upgrading.
I understand that you and Athena designed an upgrade process for the Aurora device, but you just ran out of time to push the design to the final stage."
"That's the problem. I guess you want to ask me for the subsequent upgrade drawings of the Aurora device?"
The God of Forging sighed, spread out his hands, and said to Mason with empty hands:
"But unfortunately, I don't have such superior wisdom to design a creation that can prevent disasters. You will return empty-handed, my future successor."
"I guessed it."
Mason blew a smoke ring and said:
"After I dismantled the internal structure of the Aurora device at the New York Grand Temple for a field trip, I guessed this result. You left redundant space for upgrading, but did not set up corresponding functional partitions for it.
This means you know it needs to be upgraded, but you don't have a direction.
Not even an inspiration.
But if you use my body to revive, you still have time to reset the system. I'm not tempting you, but the fact is, if you want, you can fight with me for control of my body now."
“I can’t come up with a design.”
Hephaestus shook his head and said to Mason:
“It’s useless to occupy your body, but if I give up on resurrection, it means that you will be able to use your amazing wisdom to help us complete this final upgrade.
so……"
He stepped back, smiled and said to Mason:
"I give up resurrection! Mason Cooper, I will not interfere with your career. I hope that the knowledge and wisdom I leave behind can help you complete what we failed to do 70,000 years ago.
Did you know?
I've been watching you.
I had already 'woken up' when your blood concentration broke through 8%, but I did not interfere with any of your decisions. It was like a ghost like Consus silently observing your actions and your decisions.
I have confirmed this enough.
You deserve to live in your dark age more than I do. It does not need a failed godsmith, but an outstanding leader."
"You think so highly of me?"
Mason raised his eyebrows in surprise and said:
"To be honest, I'm a little flattered."
"I am just making a judgment about your future. Actually, you are still a little short of being outstanding right now. Just a little short."
The God of Forging smiled and made a "fingertip universe" gesture, which made him lose the stolen country market while also winning Mason's favor.
The captain laughed and said:
"In fact, you don't have to make this difficult choice. I can help you temporarily parasitize in the Isu Shroud like Consus did, so that you can see the future with your own eyes.
To be honest, I also need a good engineering assistant."
"But I'm tired, Mason."
The God of Fire shook his head and refused without any hesitation. He looked at a tall figure in the crowd. It was his wife, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, sex and navigation.
No matter how destructive the private life of this couple is in other myths, at least in Isu mythology, their existence is the highest praise for the concept of love.
He waved his hand to Mason, and as he walked towards his compatriots, he said:
"I tried, I worked hard, and I failed. My story ended 70,000 years ago. Eternal sleep with my wife before the end of the world is not an unacceptable ending.
My wife and I are not seeking to be resurrected in an era that does not belong to me.
That makes no sense.
I have always believed that the existence of life itself is worthless. Living just for the sake of survival is not the life I pursue. Only the wonderful stories created with life as a chisel are worth remembering.
My life has been legendary enough, and I have no regrets in death. My wonderful life has ended while your life has just begun. I have no reason and do not want to interrupt the birth of a new legend.
Fate has been kind to me, and I cannot ask for more.
I meet you today only to declare my final farewell and to convey to you the blessing from the God of Forging. Now that I have said my last words, you should move on, Mason.
My best apprentice."
"Well, you will be travelling far away and I will have nothing to repay you."
Mason took a step back.
Looking at the rapidly disappearing scene in front of him, he stood still, leaned forward, and said respectfully:
"Goodbye, my mentor whom I just met for the first time."
