Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 334 The Ultimate Effect of "Mystic Code"!

When I first saw the [Guardian Cloak] and [Guardian Banner], I was suspicious because their names sounded similar. But after acquiring "ownership" of them today, I tried them out in the crafting interface and found that they did indeed have corresponding crafting paths.

One is to reduce one's presence, and the other is to increase it. Oh, and there's also a sense of conviction.

Zhai Da put the two items back into the box and stepped a few paces away to make sure there were no "observers".

Glancing at Lu Wei in the kitchen, and seeing Xiao Mutou squatting in front of the refrigerator organizing local specialties, his smooth back exposed and not paying attention to them, Zhai Da no longer hesitated and silently uttered "synthesis" in his mind.

"Environmental conditions detected, synthesis is about to begin. Please do not damage the environment or attempt to observe it without authorization."

"It's shielding off fluctuations, collapsing reality, and cleaning up traces."

"Synthesis complete."

After a brief series of system notifications, the system's synthesis proceeded silently, directly altering the material world.

Zhai Da stepped forward and opened the box again. The two old items that could never be completely erased no matter how much they were mended and washed were gone, replaced by brand new woven fabric.

It was still a cape, draped and thick, with different colors on the front and back, starting from the collar.

One side is predominantly white, with only some black diamond-shaped blocks at the bottom as decoration, each about the size of a palm forming a circle. The other side is the opposite, predominantly black, with white diamonds at the bottom.

Zhai Da's first impression upon receiving it was that it felt out of place, because despite its solid build, it was surprisingly lightweight, as if it could float away in the wind.

A very special material.
"Congratulations, host! You have synthesized the green equipment [Cloak of Faith]: Although it might seem a little strange to wear it in public, it's okay! It's all about faith!"

Ownership: Owned, Activated.

"Equipment effect 1: The wearer's conviction increases by 100%, and they will be unable to resist showing off without feeling embarrassed."

"Equipment Effect 2: This cloak is two-sided and two-colored. The black side covers the body and can reduce the presence of the wearer by 90%, while the white side covers the body and can increase the presence of the wearer by 300%."

"Equipment Effect 3: This cloak is made of tough memory material, which is difficult to damage from swords, water, fire and bullets. It can be restored to its original state by liquid nitrogen cooling, greatly reducing wear and tear."

"Special effect 'My style is better than yours': The more 'cool' your opponents or bystanders think you are, the greater the bonus to your physical fitness and reaction speed will be, up to 100%. The judgment standard is only related to the average value of your mental perception."

"Unlocking Quest: Wear the cape and get direct reactions from different people saying 'So handsome' (0/100)."

"Note 1: Being handsome is a feeling; if you feel it right, you'll be handsome no matter what."

Note 2: Could you resist changing this to a hang glider?

Zhai Da:
I can hold back.

Before he could finish complaining in his mind, another series of system notifications popped up, and Zhai Da's eyes widened!
Even better than before!
"New set components detected in the host. The set 'Mystic Code' is now complete (6/6). Information updated."

"Congratulations, host, you have collected a complete set for the first time. Once the set is complete, it can be treated as a single piece of equipment and stored together in the equipment inventory. The complete set can be retrieved at once or in multiple installments."

"The set effect is fixed, but the set composition is not fixed. If the host finds other set components, they can replace the existing components."

"New component enhances the [Cloak of Faith]: This cloak is perfect for gliding, greatly increasing safety during gliding, providing 50% lift, and preventing lightning strikes."

Seeing this, Zhai Da couldn't help but think to himself: Just how obsessed are you with hang gliding?
He acquired this set very early and it provided a lot of help, but he always felt that apart from "Dexterous Hands," the other permanent abilities were more for entertainment purposes.

Magic has always been his hobby, as those who know him and his fans know, but ultimately he is not the kind of professional magician who performs all over the country, sells tickets, and has a few assistants in stockings; he simply integrates it into his life.

At this moment, the ultimate effect of the [Mystic Code] refreshed his understanding of this set.

He even exclaimed, "Holy crap?!"

Is the final effect of all sets this amazing? Or is the Mystic Code special?
"Set Effect 6: Miracle Follower (Permanent) (Ultimate Effect) → The host can set one close-up magic trick, one stage magic trick, and one large-scale magic trick. Through repeated magic performances, the audience will believe that you really have this ability. When a certain number of followers are accumulated, you will be granted the corresponding ability."

"The required number of believers are: 10,000, 1 million, and 100 million respectively." "The effects, strength, and limitations of the abilities granted are fully consistent with the average psychological cognition of miracle believers (dynamic detection). If cognition decreases or increases, it will be reflected in the strength of the ability. If the number of believers falls below the minimum threshold, the ability will be lost."

"Lost abilities can be regained through performance, but the three preset magic spells cannot be changed. Please choose carefully."

"Note: A magic trick that cannot be cracked is a miracle! A miracle that can be cracked is just a hoax."

"Note: You still need to consider that if the person performing the miracle is not your 'believer,' it may be interpreted in other ways, and you might be arrested and dissected."

Zhai Da smacked his lips.
One type of close-up magic, one type of stage magic, and one type of large-scale magic. Then, by gaining followers, one can truly possess this ability.

There's so much to imagine here!

In an instant, many classic magic tricks from the past came to mind.

Flying magic, clone magic, disappearance magic, and even teleportation magic.

But there are many limitations. And can it only be set once? We'll have to plan this carefully.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Zhai Da immediately took the cloak and returned to his room.

I originally intended to directly study the abilities of the "Miracle Believer," but upon seeing the full-length mirror, I couldn't resist trying on the cloak first to see how it felt to wear it.

It must be said that the tailoring and texture of this cape are extremely high. Under the sunlight, the white side has a pearl-like luster, while the black side has a mysterious texture.

Zhai Da unfolded it and examined it carefully. There were two ways to wear it: one was to slip the collar directly over the shoulder, and the other was to bend the collar downwards and fix it to the shoulder or back. The latter also required certain clothing to match.

Zhai Da hung the "Faith Cloak" around his neck; the sturdy collar resembled two horns, complementing his slender figure and giving him a very dashing appearance.

What's most remarkable is the special material of the cape; it's neither loose like a silk scarf nor stiff like a shell—it's just right!

The black side facing outwards resembles a rebellious youth wanting to change the world, while the white side facing outwards resembles a dashing magician thief playing with the world.

Zhai Da held a corner of the cloak and tossed it open, the cloak opening smoothly as if spreading its wings.

He's so handsome!
Unable to resist, he made a "gun" gesture in front of the mirror, tilted his head, and said, "Ready to face the magician's judgment?! I command you!"

Wait! Wait... I don't feel awkward at all, but it's so abstract!

Is this the terrifying thing about having 100% conviction?

I started saying really embarrassing things without even realizing it!

Zhai Da quickly ripped off his cloak and stared at it in his hand for a long time.

The embarrassment only gradually rises after the dangerous equipment is taken off. If someone suddenly did this in a crowd, wouldn't you be startled awake in the middle of the night?
After a while, he chose to temporarily save it to his equipment inventory.

The Mystic Code component, the Pure Gold Secret Wand, was already there and was placed in an equipment slot. In the future, he could also put the other four components in there, greatly increasing convenience.

I just don't know what the effect will be if they are taken out at the same time.

One-click outfit change?

Zhai Da put his curiosity aside for the time being, turned around and went to his extra-long desk, where he pulled out a few sheets of A4 paper.

He needs to analyze carefully how to set up the three magic tricks!

There's a lot more to this than meets the eye!

(End of this chapter)