Volume 3: The Nameless Chapter 83 I am now a genuine "master craftsman"
Mason slept for a long time.
After he had many strange dreams and woke up slowly, it was already nightfall. Rubbing his rumbling stomach, Mason got up, washed his face, and rode his scooter back to his shop.
The poster girl, Harley, was lying on the counter and yawning out of boredom.
The business of this small shop in an absurd location is absolutely half-dead. If Mason didn't rely on this shop to make money to support his family, he would have gone bankrupt long ago.
When Harley Quinn, who was already dozing off, saw Mason coming back, her brows suddenly lit up with joy.
She cheered and jumped out from behind the counter. Her amazing flexibility from years of gymnastics training was fully displayed. She jumped behind Mason like a koala and grabbed his hair, then shouted in a sharp tone:
"Another three days! You've been missing for three days! That's too much. You just left Ivy and me here without paying any attention to us."
"Stop it, come down."
Mason shook his body to try to make the crazy Harley more normal, but it was obvious that this expectation was not so easy to achieve.
Following Harry, who was like a little tail, he glanced at the relatively clean shop and sniffed. There was a smell of boiled herbs coming from the basement. It should be his "apprentice" performing alchemy again.
To be honest, mentor Mason was too busy so he only taught the basics. The rest was up to Poison Ivy to figure out on her own using Old K's alchemy notes.
But looking at the full counter of the shop, you can tell that Poison Ivy must be making good progress.
He smelled some medicinal herbs in the basement that only grew in the Forbidden Forest, and knew that Poison Ivy should be making good progress in helping Team K manage the potion fields at Hogwarts.
Feeling guilty for neglecting his apprentice and his patient, Mason rubbed his hungry stomach, looked at the angry Harley, and said:
"What do you want for dinner? I'll make it."
"Ha, don't try to bribe me this way!"
Harley shook her hair in her twin ponytails, but soon grabbed Mason's arm and went to the kitchen with a playful smile. She wanted to eat a lot, but since she couldn't control her hyperactive hands, Mason quickly kicked her out of the kitchen.
With the captain's cooking skills now at level 4, he doesn't need anyone to help him.
In fact, a marginal profession like cooking is much faster to practice than a branch of manufacturing. Mason's daily work as a guest chef in Dr. Leslie's clinic is enough to learn it quickly and well.
The aroma of food soon wafted from the kitchen, even alarming Poison Ivy who was making a potion. She poked her head out of the basement and saw Harley humming a song while clearing the table to prepare for dinner, and she knew that Mason had returned.
As the potion field manager of Team K, Ivy felt that she should also report on her work.
There's nothing to report though.
As a superhuman who can manipulate plants, she is basically "invincible" in a place like the Forbidden Forest where magical plants are everywhere. Well, she is not even afraid if Superman goes there.
This is probably the legendary "terrain killing".
The next hour or so was very warm. The three people in the shop shared a delicious dinner. Harley talked about the various things that happened in the city in the past three days and some interesting things she saw when she worked as a handyman at the Iceberg Bar during the day.
For example, a guest was jealous of Lady Elizabeth and used a wine bottle to open another person's head, but was then beaten to a pulp by the pirates who were watching over the place.
For example, he and the front desk manager Angelina secretly drank wine laced with ecstasy in broad daylight, and when they woke up, they inexplicably appeared in the vault of Gotham Bank.
Although Mason was not particularly concerned, he felt relieved to see that his patient was in good spirits.
It was already ten o'clock in the evening when they finished this lively meal. Harley and Poison Ivy went to rest, and the basement was vacated for Mason to use. However, he now had a suitcase factory, so he did not complete his overtime work in the material world.
Mason has a lot to do tonight.
The Anti-Superman armor that was burned once by Phoenix Fire needs to be repaired.
Some armors and weapons taken from the Assassin's World need to be checked and studied, and the second resurrection of the unlucky Phoenix Fox, who was killed by Sister Ka in five minutes, also needs to be put on the agenda.
But the most crucial point is to take stock of what he has gained in the world of assassins.
First of all, the two golden apples don't count.
That thing is a quest item.
The unlocked Golden Apple of Odin needs to be handed over to Mr. Hunter. Before the assassins sent it into the Star Society as bait, all its functionality had been erased and it has become a pure information storage tool.
To put it simply, it is an "Isu hard drive".
The golden apple that Zha Kang got from the Continental Hotel in New York is fully functional, but Mason does not intend to give it to other team members.
If even a spellcaster like Zha Kang cannot withstand the Golden Apple's ability to rewrite the minds of pure-blooded humans, then it will be a terrible threat in the hands of others.
Because of Mason's Isu ancestry, this golden apple can only exert its greatest effect in his hands.
In other words, it is "exclusive equipment".
"I'm going to put you in my penguin umbrella and complete the upgrade again."
Mason stroked the golden apple in his hand. He planned to use this thing to replace the intracranial jammer in the Penguin Umbrella. That thing could no longer keep up with the battle rhythm of Team K.
Considering the enemy Mason is facing now, the radio waves emitted by the intracranial jammer would probably be difficult to even break through the defense.
But the transformation can be put off for a while.
Mason took out the Isu artifact cloak that he had seized from John Wick. This thing is really a good thing.
The cloak made with Isu technology can not only defend against bullets and explosives of various calibers, but also has its own [rapid self-healing]. With Mason's current bloodline and engineering ability, he can also activate the [energy purification] program on the cloak, which is equivalent to carrying a "great purification technique" with him.
This is totally an enhanced version of the bat cape.
However, it takes some practice to use this decoration for attacking.
Mason doesn't want to be shot in the head in a fierce battle because his cape gets stuck and he can't dodge. Such embarrassing and regrettable things have happened in the superhero circle...
Catwoman, who has fought Batman for more than ten years, is an expert at using a cape to fight, although she often does not use it.
"The blueprint for the Isu Shroud has been unlocked. If you don't want legendary quality, you can use Batman's equipment manufacturing machine to make a good replica.
That's great, the K team's 'standard equipment' is unlocked again."
Mason stroked the golden cape that lay on the workbench.
After the Isu heritage was opened, the blueprints of this thing had been included. Although he could not find suitable materials for the time being, he could use the blueprints to make a downgraded version of the shroud cloak for his teammates to use.
After all, it is a treasure that can "breathe and restore blood" and can save lives at critical moments.
Then he looked at the several Isu armors and weapons scattered aside. These shiny things were not made by the ancient Isu themselves, but were imitated by Abstergo, an organization under the Templars in the assassin world, using modern technology.
From the perspective of Mason, a genuine "Isu forger", the imitation craftsmanship was very poor. The quality of these armors was only excellent at best. Although they had magical powers, their quality was too low to be of much use.
He decided to put away these armors and use them as substitutes in critical moments.
As for his main players, they must use the better equipment they have made. This is to be responsible for their lives, and it is also the responsibility and mission of Mason as the equipment supplier of Team K.
However, to achieve this, Mason must first study and understand the basic blueprints of the Isu manufacturing industry that have been unlocked in his mind as thoroughly as possible.
Currently in his mind, there are about a dozen blueprints unlocked by the [Isu Forger I] talent , including several sets of Isu Vanguard armor with different functions in forging/engineering branches, and several jewelry processing branch headdresses and accessories that can absorb and project energy.
An alchemical-based inhaled bio-healer, the Isu-tech equivalent of a healing potion.
From the functional Isu fragment of the Reward of Cerberus that Mason obtained, it can be seen that the achievements of this ancient civilization in biotechnology cannot be underestimated.
Finally comes the “highlight”, the Isu Energy Rune Inscription unlocked by the Inscription branch.
These geometric mysterious runes look very much like magic gadgets, but in fact they are pure black technology products.
The combination of special materials and engraving methods can allow these runes to absorb free energy, such as solar energy, wind energy, atomic energy, etc., and then release them again through matching energy conversion devices.
The Isu inscriptions that Mason can currently make include basic runes such as [Energy Absorption], [Protection Matrix], [Attack Deepening], [Multiple Blows], [Blinding], [Optical Stealth], etc.
These can at least be explained by scientific principles, but after the advanced runes introduced the Isu people's super energy manipulation skills, their preview effects became "magical".
For example, the [Sixth Sense] that can slow down the perception of time, the [Eye of the Predator] that is engraved on special arrows and ammunition to manipulate the trajectory, the [Ring of Chaos] that releases energy over a large area to stun groups of enemies, and the [Flame/Poisonous Weapon] that belongs to the enchantment branch.
It is clearly real high-tech, but the way it is expressed is no different from magic.
In short, this is a real treasure trove, and it is another huge victory for Mason after he got the 2077 high-tech weapon blueprints from Judy for free.
He was a little itchy and impatient to start trying. He first used the alchemy array to shape a suitable magic alloy, and then hammered out an Isu helmet by hand to "warm up".
The appearance of this thing is very sci-fi.
Because Isu equipment has the ability to manipulate energy, the helmet is covered with energy rings, which light up when its function is activated.
It's like having an extra halo on your head so you can totally cosplay as an angel brother.
"Besides being too sexy, there are basically no disadvantages."
Mason put on his helmet, looked in the mirror, and made a very pertinent comment.
Although it was just a practice work, the quality of this thing after being hammered out was excellent due to the blacksmith's talent. Mason, who had gained a wave of proficiency in the forging branch, was very satisfied.
He has decided to replace K-Team's Batsuits with Isu armor.
This thing has special attributes, which makes it much better than the cool but blank bat suit.
As for the advanced outfit changes in the future, you will have to wait until your tailoring skills are trained to make the legendary demon hunter armor left by Old K. That thing is a top-quality magic armor that combines both protection and functionality.
However, with Mason's current poor Lv2 tailoring skills, it would take a long time for him to make legendary armor.
He is very anxious.
But this kind of technical skills can't be rushed, and it takes practice day after day with each piece of equipment to develop the real skills.
The clanging sound of forging hammers echoed in the suitcase factory. With the help of the alchemy array and the 3D printer, Mason spent three hours to produce a complete set of Isu Vanguard Armor.
Using Ertong's body as a model, this thing is obviously his birthday present for Jason Todd... That's right, Ertong's birthday is next month. Although he didn't say it, as a caring captain, isn't it his duty to remember such things?
Mason not only remembers the birthday of the second barrel, but also the birthdays of Captain Jack and Angelina, and he is thinking about what gifts to give them when the time comes.
He placed a set of armor on the stand and dropped the forging hammer to check it. The accompanying information label immediately popped up:
Isu Vanguard Armor【5/5】
Quality: Excellent/Epic Engineering/Forging Set·Excellent Craftsmanship
Equipment effects:
1. Energy absorption:
Although the appearance of Isu armor varies greatly, its overall feature lies in its resistance to and manipulation of energy. The energy inhibitor of this armor can absorb most types of energy attacks and convert them into a [protective matrix].
When the armor absorbs energy to the upper limit, it can be converted into a one-time [Counterattack Ray] through the energy projector of the arm armor. The attack will have [Penetration] and [Burning] effects.
2. Vital signs monitoring:
The Isu Vanguard Armor will have an additional [self-healing] effect when used with the Shroud, which can provide [first aid] to the user by overdrawing the Shroud's energy when the user's life is in danger.
Under normal circumstances, when wearing a complete set of Vanguard Armor and Shroud, the user will be immune to all injuries except [Severe Injury] and [Near Death].
3. Strong:
This Vanguard Armor is made of a special alloy, so it is endowed with the [Sturdy] property and can withstand more physical attacks without being damaged.
Notice!
The [Sturdy] feature will become ineffective when encountering weapons with features such as [Super Sharp] and [Extreme Penetration].
Maker: Mason Cooper
Item Description: To be honest, my birthday is coming soon, only three days and eleven months away. I also hope that a kind-hearted craftsman will give me a set of cool armor that can shine in the dark on my birthday...
"Pah, disgusting."
Mason was once again provoked by the damn item description.
He is now more and more certain that this thing is definitely not generated by AI. Maybe there is a dirty, foot-picking man lying on the bed right now, staring at him in an obscene way through something.
Eh~
Mason got goosebumps all over his body at the thought.
However, this set of vanguard armor is of excellent components but of epic quality, and it looks good. The close-fitting armor is not plate armor, so flexibility is guaranteed. The energy rings dotted on the solid-color armor flash and make it full of futuristic atmosphere, and Mason deliberately uses the style of combat armor to make it more heavy.
In order to cater to Ertong's preferences, he also specially made the helmet of the armor into a "bucket"-like mask structure. I think Ertong would be very touched when he sees this bucket helmet carefully made for him, right?
But that’s not all.
Mason also wants to add Isu inscriptions to this set of vanguard armor, and then match it with headdresses and accessories to form a real "Isu suit". With this blessing, the second barrel will no longer have to worry about being shot in the head when charging into battle.
"Maybe we should add another combat AI?"
Mason stroked his chin and thought:
"Judy should have this kind of personal combat assistance AI. They are very good at making this kind of thing, just like the ones used by the Terrorist Mobile Team. The functions don't need to be too complicated...
Um?
Why is my badge vibrating? "
He glanced in surprise at the cat badge hanging around his neck, which vibrated so rapidly that Mason squinted his eyes. A moment later, he climbed out of the suitcase wearing a two-barrel armor and carrying a modified Widowmaker rifle.
Want to see if there is any sorceress coming to provoke you?
As a result, when I looked up, I saw Mr. Hunter sitting on a chair in the basement, with a cold blood-red sword next to her hand, which made it obvious that she was here to cause trouble.
"Nice armor."
The hunter said coldly, then raised the tip of the knife and pointed it at Mason's eyes, saying:
"But you dared to put a bug in my button? You are so bold!"
"Hey, stop spitting blood!"
Mason was not flustered. He spread his hands and said:
"That wasn't installed by me. Although I discovered it but didn't warn you, it really wasn't me... It must have been installed by the assassins. Maybe they have the ability to eavesdrop across worlds?"
"Stop changing the subject!"
The hunter said coldly:
"I think you deserve a beating!"
"It really wasn't me! I have evidence."
Mason complained:
"The bug I installed for you is now well inside your mask, so the thing in the button is really not my fault. Stop talking nonsense."
