Blue light surged while Kaymelin started up the fabric-based nuclear reactor. Energy, in its rawest form coursed through the suit, allowing nanomachines to replicate the structure he had already created.
Someone suddenly knocked on the door, but Kaymelin was unbothered by the disturbance. In fact, he was reinvigorated upon hearing its rhythmic beat.
Excitedly, he went for the door, grabbing the incomplete bio-masking suit and placing it on his face. Instantly, his features morphed into the face of the middle-aged man he had previously used. He opened it to discover a delivery man, dressed in deep ocean blue overalls and a cap.
"Delivery for Mister Galven," The man said.
"Ah, yes," Kaymelin said in Galven's tenor. His voice was firm and authoritative. "I'll bring it in myself. Thank you for your services,"
Kaymelin then gave the delivery man a small tip before dragging the large box into his room.
However, before he closed the door, the smiling delivery man called after him. "Ah, Mister Galven?"
"What is it?" Kaymelin asked.
"Frozen Ox, our store, would like to thank you for your bulk purchases. Here's a membership card that will give you a ten percent discount should you make purchases from us in the future."
"Ah, yes, thank you." Kaymelin took the membership card and sent the delivery man away.
He looked down at his hand and couldn't help but laugh. He grabbed his notebook and began scribbling once more.
[ This is the fourth membership card so far. Is there a crash in the market for raw materials? ]
Kaymelin stopped, temporarily without an answer. He was not in a rush to figure out more. Those questions were going to answer themselves in the future should he snoop around a bit deeper.
With those thoughts thrown to the back of his mind, he opened the box and took out rows and rows of packaged glass vials, all filled with glowing green slimy liquid.
Then, with a swirl, Kaymelin identified the quality of the material.
"Unfortunately, it still isn't up to standard. Its viscosity is much too high."
Moreover, there were differences between the vials in terms of quality. It was a prominent inconsistency, and it bothered him. It was like looking at a batch of cupcakes cooked by a child holding a blowtorch.
With a sigh, Kaymelin continued to work. His previous excitement and disappointment fading into a calm focus.
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When the local sun fell underneath the horizon, Kaymelin completed his task. The suit itself took the form of a transparent liquid, capable of taking many forms and morphing into a myriad of faces and figures. Kaymelin dipped his hand in the liquid and poured Mana into it. Immediately, the liquid adhered to his skin and seeping into his pores. The suit became a part of him, invading his bloodstream and every nook and cranny of his body.
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It looked horrifying, but it felt nothing like it. Kaymelin felt an amazing cooling sensation instead, reveling in the possibilities and power this suit could bring.
Moreover, this was an invention made possible only by the technology of the real world and the Mana of Grand Pantheon. It came with a special effect.
[ Appraise ].
Kaymelin's eyes flashed as a game screen appeared in front of him. Followed by the chime of an achievement.
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Item: Bio-Masking Suit
Maker: Wonderland Mask
Level: 99 (F-Rank)
Description: An invention that blends magic and technology. A natural freak of nature made for the sole purpose of deception. Unfortunately the materials used in its creation cannot sustain its functions for long. Grants the user two Skills when equipped.
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Skill: Minor Disguise
Level: 99 (F-Rank)
Cooldown: 1 Day
Duration: 6 Hours
Description: Allows one to change into a variety of recorded appearances, adjusting DNA, fingerprints, and other biological traits in the process. The disguise cannot stray too far from one's original body.
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Skill: Weak Purification
Level: 99 (F-Rank)
Cooldown: N/A (Passive)
Description: Slowly purifies the body of any impurities. Weakens the effect of any harmful foreign substances on the body.
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! NEW PROFESSION DISCOVERED !
Profession: Mana Mechanic
Description: A profession that deals with the ins and outs of mana technology, blending the specialties of two worlds to produce wondrous forces of nature.
[ You have fulfilled the conditions to become a Mana Mechanic. Would you like to receive its inheritance and walk the path of Mana Technology? (Y/N) ]
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Kaymelin stared at this particular screen for quite a bit. The description intrigued him. Moreover, this was not a profession he had ever heard of in his previous life. Among the hundreds of millions of books he had studied, memorised, or analysed, there was not one mention of such.
However, he had no intention of becoming one. He already had a profession he held dear to his heart. There was no reason for him to pursue a path he did not fancy.
However...
[ It seems like the merging of the game world and reality has brought about a greater amount of possibilities. No longer am I dealing with a single deck of cards. ]
Curiosity loomed within the depths of Kaymelin's sapphire blue irises. There was so much to discover, and much to do.
***
Although Kaymelin inevitably denied the opportunity receive the Mana Mechanic's inheritance, its mere description was enough to garner his interest, and therefore his relentless nature as well. He spent an entire day and night, toiling away in his makeshift workshop, creating simple tools out of Mana and technology. He was feeling his way through the flow of the world's Mana, identifying which subtleties were relevant to him.
There was a lot.
Kaymelin spent the next two days theory crafting. Calculating possibilities until both his hands could no longer write. Mana Technology was a hybrid of magic and science, each following their own rules yet complimenting each other at the same time. Thus, simply through rigorous mathematics and a few tests, he was able to deduce certain Laws and constants.
When he was done, he listened to the notification that chimed in his ears, confirming all his thoughts.
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! NEW SKILL UNLOCKED !
Skill: Mana Technology Theory (Profession: Mana Mechanic)
Level: 1
Cooldown: N/A (Passive)
Description: Learn the magical science of Mana Technology, become an inventor who is unrestrained by single path. Gain access to the inheritance of Mana Mechanics.
Experience: 0/10
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The moment Kaymelin saw this, he collapsed onto his bed with a satisfied smile. This was why he loved his Talent. It fed into his addiction to research.
Unfortunately, he had to shelve his studies momentarily. An integral part of his plans was at hand. It was finally time to earn enough money to buy himself a portion of the city.
Of course, that was after he had a short nap.