Star Forge Titan

Since the locals generally consider these places forbidden, they generally wouldn't approach them easily, let alone go in and explore. A desperate scavenger might be forced to take a gamble to make a living, but a higher-level transcendent wouldn't need to do so.

Looking at the history of the Palladian world, the lower the productivity of a society, the fewer Transcendents it can produce. Conversely, Transcendents of the same level in a society with low productivity will actually have a higher status. For example, during the tribal era, a first-level Transcendent could become a tribal warrior, and a second-level Transcendent could literally compete (through force) for the position of chieftain.

Therefore, it was difficult for Alvin to understand what kind of force in the wasteland world after the Battle of the Broken Sun could gather a team of the most elite chiefs to enter the ruins of the Great Beast God to carry out archaeological excavations.

You know, archaeology isn't just mental work that can be done with just words; it's physical labor that requires hands-on work. So, can the high-ranking chiefs really put aside their pride and do this?

Ivan couldn't help but laugh secretly at the strange picture that emerged in his mind. At the moment, he was seriously lacking clues, so Ivan simply continued to observe the special crystal in front of him.

Just looking at the appearance, you can see that this prism-shaped crystal has obvious signs of human processing. After all, it is impossible for a raw stone excavated from nature to be so regular.

Furthermore, if we distinguish by type...

Ivan suddenly frowned. He didn't initially connect the crystal before him with the familiar magical gemstones. But after carefully examining its color and translucency, he realized it looked subtly familiar.

As mentioned earlier, the world of Palladia has very limited materials capable of performing spatial extension magic. Therefore, most adventurers who venture out are forced to lug heavy, cumbersome suitcases or packages. As for the spatial materials that can be crafted into small decorative items like rings and bracelets, a common feature of fantasy novels, they are even rarer.

But Heavy Star Crystal is one of them.

This pale purple or dark purple crystalline mineral is mostly found in natural gravity anomalies. While the outer layer of the mineral is crystalline, the interior is not as transparent, instead appearing as a hazy, flocculent, molten state.

Furthermore, the most notable characteristic of Heavy Star Crystal is its extreme density, exceeding even that of gold, a substance formed within stars. According to the rare and intelligent companions in the previous life's guild, the outer shell of Heavy Star Crystal must be distinct from its inner shell. The outer shell is a transparent shell that can remain stable under natural conditions, while the inner shell may contain an undetermined super-heavy island element that is difficult to maintain under natural conditions.

Therefore, gravity in areas where heavy star crystals are located often exhibits anomalies. In other words, it's not the gravity anomaly in the area that creates the heavy star crystals, but rather the heavy star crystals that trigger gravity anomalies in the surrounding areas. As for how heavy star crystals specifically cause gravity anomalies, it's likely due to their rare composition and unique nested structure.

However, most of the heavy star crystals Ivan knew were only the size of a grain of rice, perfect for making rings or bracelets. But the crystal before him was at least two people tall, and that was using the Northerners' standard of measurement. A heavy star crystal of this size was something I couldn't even imagine, let alone look at.

"There really is such a large heavy star crystal..." Alvin muttered to himself, and then suddenly thought of the lepton space component mentioned in the Pluto blueprint.

As a Titan's dedicated combat agent, the material structure in the macroscopic universe is only its most basic component. The various functional components or functional buildings that exist in the lepton space are the key to ensuring the agent's combat effectiveness and various aspects of performance.

Currently, the Ivan Lepton Space only contained the 'Pool of Light,' a basic spatial structure used to store mana. As for the other Lepton Space components, unfortunately, they only existed on blueprints, like pie in the sky.

But with such a large heavy star crystal...

Air flow engine, this thing can definitely be used to make an air flow engine!

If the crystal in front of him was really a heavy star crystal, Alvin could immediately start the construction plan of the new space components.

While Titans possess immeasurable magical power, agents also need the ability to spontaneously generate magical power; otherwise, they cannot be considered qualified combat agents. Each type of agent has a corresponding power supply method, and the air flow engine is a specialized solution for Pluto agents.

The basic principle is simple: if you place a stone on a spread-out white cloth, the weight of the stone will cause the cloth to sag, dragging other objects around the stone with it. In its operation, the spacetime dimension is the spread-out white cloth, and the aerodynamic engine is the stone.

This special engine manufactured by Titans will create a gap in spatial dimensions through gravity, thereby driving matter and energy within a certain range around it, causing it to spontaneously flow to the space-time coordinates where the combat agent is located.

Furthermore, the Aeroflow Engine not only provides Pluto with a continuous supply of energy, but also enhances its spatial control capabilities in terms of speed and power output. Therefore, it is undoubtedly the core of the core. To the Titans using combat surrogates, Pluto without the Aeroflow Engine is nothing more than a suit of ancient plate armor, while equipped with the Aeroflow Engine, Pluto becomes a futuristic power armor full of sci-fi elements.

This demonstrates the sheer scale of technology involved in the aerodynamic engine, as well as the extremely rare materials it requires. After all, true anti-gravity isn't as effortless as depicted in space operas. Any device attempting to interfere with gravity, or gravitational forces, requires the use of extremely sophisticated technology and the overcoming of immense barriers to entry—those in the realms of mass and energy.

Come to think of it, as an ancient dragon that can control gravity, is Afrediya holding back on weight?

Stop! This is a topic that cannot even be mentioned!

Alvin broke out in a cold sweat and instantly dismissed all related thoughts.

Chapter 199: Picking up rags

The heavy star crystal in front of you is undoubtedly a good thing.

But good things don't mean you can take them at will, otherwise those who entered the ruins of the Great Beast God earlier would have packed up the crystal in front of them and the entire device and taken them away.

The Heavy Star Crystal naturally distorts the gravity of the surrounding area, and this device further stimulates the properties of the Heavy Star Crystal through some unknown method, thereby accurately controlling the direction and strength of gravity within a fixed range. Therefore, unauthorized movement of the crystal or the device could lead to very serious consequences.

Considering that the essence of gravity is gravitational force, and gravitational force is inextricably linked to the out-of-control dimension, it is not impossible for a simulated black hole to explode on the spot.

Therefore, for ordinary people, the best way to deal with it is to leave it alone. But Ivan is not an ordinary person. The Pluto blueprint gives him the ability to control space. Even if the relevant components have not been completed in the lepton space, the basic framework alone can realize a series of functions including space teleportation.

So he reached out and touched the dark purple crystal in front of him, which was about the same height as two people.

In an instant, the surrounding metal ground was directly distorted by the out-of-control gravity, but before this abnormality could spread outward, it was firmly clamped in place by some powerful will.

As if grasping a kitten by the scruff of the neck, Ivan effortlessly extracted the Heavy Star Crystal from the device. He hefted the hexagonal, purple crystal across his shoulder like a thick log. His movements were primitive and barbaric, yet the power within them was incredibly advanced.

Not only did it shield the Heavy Star Crystal from rioting, it also preserved the device itself intact. This extremely dense object, upon arrival, felt completely weightless, as its entire mass was dispersed into the surrounding space.

With his free left hand, the young Titan descendant easily ripped off the upper base of the control device and tucked it under his armpit. Then, using only the tip of his toes, he lifted the disc base from the metal bulkhead like a potato buried in the ground and lifted it directly into his hand.

By this time, the gravity environment had returned to normal over the weekend, and even the glowing walls were gradually extinguishing.

There is no doubt that the device containing the Heavy Star Crystal not only controls the gravitational environment inside the Great Beast God, but is also the energy source of this super-giant golem.

"No wonder he looks familiar." Ivan muttered.

The Super Youth Monkey version of the air flow engine is a copycat...

He had just guessed that this invention and related technology were not developed by the ancient empire itself, and the changes before him further proved his idea.

The Pluto blueprints Ivan obtained were original Titan relics stored within the Third Heritage Management Agency. However, copies may have appeared in other Giant Kingdom research facilities for research purposes. Perhaps the Ancient Empire obtained the relevant technology from one of the Giant Kingdom ruins, allowing it to develop a cutting-edge technological artifact that utilizes heavy star crystals to generate energy and manipulate gravity.

Now they are right.

In this case, the other twelve Great Beast Gods might also have relevant parts, and perhaps they could be dismantled and used directly, but it was unclear how badly damaged they were. Worst case scenario, the only option would be to salvage the raw materials, but due to the Titan's completely unreasonable core talent [Reshape the World], even just salvaging the raw materials would save Ivan a huge amount of time.

Take this device, for example. The technology employed is riddled with flaws, making it a complete substitute for a true airflow engine. However, the presence of such a large piece of Heavy Star Crystal, regardless of whether it was found or dropped from the sky, can reduce the construction time, which would normally take decades, to just a few months or even days. After all, the vast majority of that long construction time is spent artificially synthesizing rare materials like Heavy Star Crystal.

Considering the final battle with the 'Horde' a century later, this is undoubtedly great news.

Therefore, even though he would be a literal garbage collector for a period of time in the foreseeable future, the days of scavenging and collecting scraps could not erase the joy of a good harvest on Ivan's face.

Picking up trash? This is basically picking up a bargain!

Holding the Heavy Star Crystal in his right hand and the metal base in his left, Ivan's smile never faltered. This thing would affect the space, so it couldn't be stored directly in the spirit space. It needed to be stored somewhere first. For example, a carrot fresh from the ground, still covered in mud, needed to be washed thoroughly before being put in the refrigerator.

Well, it doesn't feel right, but that's how it is.

Without its crucial energy source, the ruins formed by the remains of the Great Beast God began to crumble, and the three waiting outside immediately turned their attention. Marianne's face was tense, her hair, 'twirled' into twin ponytails by Afredia, practically sticking up. But the other two's eyes held only surprise, not worry.

As expected, in the center of the vast ruins, a ball of white light leaped upwards and broke through the earth. Not long after, Ivan, with his light-forged armor retracted, appeared before everyone unharmed.

"Freya, look, I found..." After working hard for several minutes, Ivan felt a strong wind blowing towards him before he could finish his words.

It wasn't until he felt the weight of Afredia on his shoulders that he suddenly realized what he was doing. Showing a rare magical gem as tall as two men to a female dragon—ahem, regardless of the specific effects of the magical gem or its value, the mere mention of the 'gem' itself was enough to drive the dragon mad.

"Wow, is this for me!?! Thank you so much! Love you~" Afrediya's eyes sparkled as she threw herself on the Heavy Star Crystal and yelled, almost taking a couple of bites.

"Come down quickly! That's the important material." Alvin shook the crystal with a helpless smile, but he still couldn't get rid of the extra "pendant" on it.

"I won't!" Afrediya didn't act like a demon king at all, not even like an adult. Temporarily putting aside the burden of kingship and leaving the Kingdom of Elrond, the dragon lady truly let herself go.

Marian was speechless. She had never seen such an adult before, and she didn't want to become such an adult.

Diana silently covered the girl's eyes. Although she had not given up on competing with Frey, this look was indeed a bit embarrassing. It would be better not to teach the child bad things.

Helpless, Alvin carried the crystal and pendant to Marian, trying hard to maintain a calm expression, but soon gave up the futile effort and asked directly with a sullen face.

"Little Mary, are there any other debris left by the Great Beast God nearby?"

"..." The girl was silent for a moment, then thought for a moment and said:

"The oldest nest of the Four-Winged Whirl Bee is said to have once been part of the shattered body of the Great Beast God."

"But it's very dangerous there. There are countless four-winged whirling bees guarding it at all times." Marian's voice was a little hurried.

However, when she recalled the completely collapsed head of the beast god and Ivan who escaped from it unscathed, the nervous expression on her face suddenly froze.

"Maybe, uh, it's not that dangerous."

Chapter 200 Golden Bee

What is a four-winged whirligig?

When Alvin first heard the name, he thought it was some strange-looking novel insect.

Considering the Broken Sun Wasteland, which was Marian's name for the land beneath his feet, this shabby place was full of automated puppets covered in iron lumps, perhaps that thing was also some kind of magical engineering creation. But when he actually saw the so-called four-winged whirlwind bee, his expression immediately broke.

In the distance, on a huge ruin that looks like a palm, there is an oval object with a porous structure, and from time to time, several four-winged whirling bees of the same shape fly out of it.

Their bodies consist of geometric frames made of light metal. While their shapes are minimalist, almost crude, they integrate functional components such as energy, power, and perception. All components are clearly modular in design, appearing like square or rectangular blocks of metal, with little apparent difference in appearance.

On both sides of the body, there are four rotors, two on each side. When they rotate at the same time, they will generate enough thrust to offset the pull of gravity and allow the four-winged rotor bee to maintain a suspended flight state for a long time.

Quite advanced, quite avant-garde, quite chic.

But at this moment, Ivan just wanted to shout: Isn't this a quadcopter?!?! What cross-world civilization convergence evolution?!

Considering that the local physical constants haven't fundamentally changed, developing drones with similar structures doesn't seem too strange. Anyway, seeing those so-called four-winged whirling bees buzzing around, Ivan's urge to complain was almost overwhelming.

"Although these small iron beasts are easy to destroy, they usually move in groups of three or more. If you kill one, a whole group will appear in less than five minutes." Marian pointed at the group of drones and continued seriously:

"While individual four-winged whirligigs aren't dangerous, they can be quite troublesome in groups. If they get too numerous, you might even get entangled. Not to mention, they all spray dust and mucus. The former can make it hard to breathe, while the latter can stick you in place."

"Dust and fog? Mucus?" Alvin's expression became strange. Both of these things gave him a strong sense of déjà vu.

"Yes, it's a white mist made up of fine dust. If you breathe it into your lungs, it will suffocate you. As for the mucus, that green goo on the nest over there is what they spit out. It can stick all kinds of metal together."

"These are just ordinary four-winged whirling bees. If you encounter the soldier bees with two-color luminous lights on their bodies, the poisonous needles they spit can carry the power of thunder in the sky. People who are hit will faint immediately. There are also cases where they cannot wake up." Marian raised her little hand to gesture, her eyes extremely solemn.

"However, I actually quite like the four-winged whirling bees of the 'Bai Clan'. They're mostly white or blue and white. Their appearance is quite distinctive, with a large, square belly hanging from their stalked body. This belly is usually filled with medicine bottle fruit, and if you kill one, you'll get tons of medicine."

When talking about her area of ​​expertise, Marian immediately became excited.

"I roughly understand." Alvin nodded, becoming more certain of his previous guess.

"It sounds like a versatile magic puppet that can be used for all purposes." Afrediya also nodded, but her attention was obviously not on safety.

"Maybe it can be used to scout the battlefield situation. If it can be coordinated with other magical vehicles, it may be able to change the entire war situation." Dai Aina also nodded, but her focus was different from the other two.

"Both the design concept and the structural shape are worth referring to." The silver-haired girl stared at the four-winged whirling bee flying in the distance.

"In short, it's a very useful thing." Alvin concluded, and then he felt someone hugging his arm.

"..." He looked down and found Afrediya looking at him with her big watery eyes.

Silence is better than words here. Is it strange for a mage to want to catch some new and interesting materials?

There was a slight pull from the other side. Although Diana turned her head to look elsewhere, her hand grabbed the corner of Ivan's clothes.

It's not wrong for girls to like machinery, right? It's normal to want to get a closer look at a new machine you've never seen before, right?

At this moment, with his head turned to the left, the Greedy Dragon King cast a pleading look at Doraemon. With his head turned to the right, the cold-outwardly warm-hearted, silent beautiful girl made a rare request.

By the time I came to my senses, I was surrounded by drones numbering over five figures. In my hand, I was holding a very handy little creature, but unlike the other four-winged whirligigs, it was actually golden. No wonder I'd fallen for it the moment I rushed into the hive. It was simply perfect as a gift.

The four-winged whirling bee in Ivan's hand was about the size of a baseball. Its central body was a perfect sphere, and the rotors were protected by golden rings. It looked more like a handicraft than an industrial product.

What kind of work can this thing be used for?

While Alvin was lost in thought, Marian, who had been watching the whole thing, was completely dumbfounded.

What did she see? Even a warrior of the Warrior level—the transcendents of the Broken Sun Wastes were often called Tribal Warriors—shouldn't have so thoughtlessly charged into a four-winged whirlwind bee nest! There were over five digits of Iron Beasts lurking inside. Even if they were small, that was still a full five digits!

What was the big outsider thinking? Or was he going to give up on the show?

A dozen question marks popped up over the little girl's head while she went out to collect herbs. Meanwhile, the vast swarm of four-winged whirling bees swirling around Ivan hesitated to attack. Hmm, this hesitant look, could it be that someone has something on their side? Looking down at the golden whirling bee, which was constantly trying to break free, Ivan pried open its perfectly streamlined shell without hesitation.

As expected, a densely packed mass of gears formed an incredibly tiny gear train, rotating alternately at varying speeds. In the very center of the receiver, over thirty punched cards were neatly arranged in a crystal slot. With so many cards packed into such a small space, each one was naturally as thin as a cicada's wing. Perhaps light shone through the holes in the cards onto the walls of the crystal slot, triggering corresponding changes in the adjacent gear trains.

As expected of an ancient empire that has developed magical engineering technology for thousands of years, the things it makes are so exquisite, so ingenious, so... so good, I can't understand it at all. It's better not to think about hacking into it on the spot, just kick it out and forget it.

After saying goodbye three times, Ivan was about to charge out, relying on his defensive strength like a black bear attacking a beehive, when the tablet of wisdom he carried with him suddenly began to operate on its own. He still remembered that he had found this thing in the giant ruins. Although it looked like a jewel pendant, it was actually an extremely ancient smartphone in a retro-style protective case (fog).

What's going on? Could it be that...

A series of authorization notifications popped up on the wisdom slate with the startup icon 'Mimir' lit up, and the golden whirling bee in his hand also beeped and issued corresponding prompt sounds.

Immediately, the four-winged whirling bees circling around automatically lifted their alert status and dispersed to do other things.

Ivan looked at the crystal plate with a strange look. As a Titan, he had not received any authorization. However, the wisdom stone plate made by the Giant Kingdom based on Titan technology had spontaneously obtained high-level authorization, and even indirectly obtained the control of the entire drone swarm.

As the original Titan, it did not automatically obtain advanced authorization, but the Giant Kingdom's creations that copied the Titan's relics were able to remotely control the ancient empire's magical technology creations that copied it.

Does this count as a vassal of my vassal who is not my vassal?

So weird...

Chapter 201 Additional Mission

Alvin roughly understood the situation.

It’s like modern people can use kite strings to drag kites in the sky just like ancient people, but kite strings obviously cannot be used to remotely control quadcopter drones, and mobile phones cannot be used to fly kites.