Chapter 198: Existence is everything, everything for the sake of existence

Chapter 198: Existence is everything, everything for the sake of existence

Hammer Endless conducted a final inspection on the prosthetic limb before using a mink rope (a retractable device made from the tongue of a blackwater mink) to attach it to the customer’s shoulder.

Old Salt Long tested his new arm, and a smiley face symbol appeared above his head.

"Thanks to such incredible craftsmanship, otherwise I’d have to practice with just one hand."

"My deepest gratitude, Master Hammer Endless."

The Dwarf cautioned, "You must cherish your life. The prosthetic can help you, but it can’t prevent danger."

"Thank you for your concern, but if I let the fear of danger stop me, I’d never see the grander vistas or witness such exquisite skills as yours."

"In terms of stubbornness, you’re like a brother from another mother to our Furnace clan."

A smiley face appeared above Hammer Endless’s head, seemingly quite fond of Salt Long.

"The durability of the prosthetic will wear down from use and combat, remember to come back for repairs. Live a little longer, young man, I want to see my work in action."

"Understood."

After Salt Long left, he ran into Hunter Rain.

Years had passed, and both had aged significantly, finding themselves at a loss for words upon meeting.

Finally, Hunter Rain broke the silence, "Let me buy you a drink of honey wine."

"I’ve been looking forward to it."

The two sat at a table in the Dwarf Fortress, drinking and reminiscing.

***

Lu Yao’s perspective shifted to a hidden room within the Dwarf Fortress.

Phileas and Wind-up Monkey No. 2 were busy at work.

The game interface notified him.

【Wind-up Monkey No. 5 has been repaired...】

No. 5 retained only its monkey head, with limbs and torso cast in brass, and a wind-up key affixed to its head, looking like a creation from a different era compared to No. 2.

Its abilities were consistent with No. 2, but it had a life value of 6000 and defense of 60, stronger on the panel.

At that moment, the two wind-up monkeys were crafting a full-body copper armor. Their movements were so swift that their arms whirled like windmills, blurring to Lu Yao’s vision.

Beside them, Phileas had a thought bubble above his head.

"They’re like born master craftsmen, their proficiency and precision are simply unbelievable..."

Lu Yao clicked on the skeleton.

—How’s the situation?

Phileas’s head popped up with an exclamation mark, and he immediately knelt, saying, "Lord God Yao, No. 5 has been repaired. It functions normally, identical to No. 2."Điscover new chapters on n0ve(l)bin(.)com

"Since the repair, No. 5 and No. 2 have been like conjoined twins. They coordinate seamlessly without any need for words, like two fingers on the same hand."

"They lack creativity, but their precision and speed in repairs and executing specific processes are impeccable."

Of course, thought Lu Yao.

The six wind-up monkeys were originally one.

"According to my observations, No. 2 excels at precise measurements and drafting, while No. 5 is very skilled in casting and material fusion."

Lu Yao took a look.



The initial version of the Ghost Armor was very cumbersome, significantly reducing the ghost’s speed, but after continuous fine-tuning by the wind-up monkeys, it reached a relatively balanced state.

"...Lord God Yao, I’ve been repairing the wind-up monkeys, and in the intervals, I worked with Hammer Endless to create this equipment."

Phileas was somewhat nervous.

Lu Yao, however, was quite moved.

To view it merely as combat armor would be to underestimate this equipment.

The significance of the 【Ghost Armor】 to ghosts was like primitive humans first mastering fire.

Once equipped with the Ghost Armor, ghosts would be able to use a variety of equipment and items. They would no longer be mere spectators; if they wished, they could participate in adventures, creation, and invention.

Lu Yao gave Phileas high praise.

—Not bad.

Phileas, rewarded with praise, had a huge exclamation mark above his head, which then turned into an oversized smiley face.

"I really didn’t expect... Thank you very much for your recognition and encouragement... I will definitely continue to perfect it before officially announcing the Ghost Armor."

Lu Yao nodded.

Phileas was a mature Apostle, but his hidden profession was actually that of an engineer, only his materials were bones.

Right person for the right job.

Having him in charge of the wind-up monkeys’ repairs seemed to be a very correct choice.

***

Lu Yao stretched.

The pixel world was increasingly on the right track, secular cities were developing healthily, the Transcendent side was stabilized by the Apostles, and his work as a deity was becoming easier.

All he needed to do was to repair all six monkeys in due course and completely take over the Golden Plains. Now he just needed to focus on this task.

Just as Lu Yao was about to take a short nap, Isabella suddenly issued an alert.

"Lord, a suspected overlap area has been discovered, and the cleaners are repairing it."

Lu Yao was startled.

This newbie village had an overlap too?

No wonder there had been frequent anomalies before.

He immediately switched his perspective to the so-called overlap area.

On a small island in the eastern part of the world, a diamond-shaped crack appeared, filled with black mosaics.

The cleaner hamster was nibbling at the crack, with a -1 symbol continuously appearing above its head, and the fissure was slowly disappearing.

Lu Yao thought to himself.

An overlap area, where parts of other worlds coincide, is like a narrow public area. Inside, there would be life and matter from two worlds...

Rounded up, isn’t that like a mini-instance?

Lu Yao, who was feeling idle, immediately perked up.

He decided to take a look inside this mini-instance.

He had promised Sarina before, so this time she would lead the attack, with Isabella supporting.