The Artifact Forger from the Beginning of Collapse

"Let them wait a little longer. You probably haven't forged many artifacts today, have you?"

"It was forged this morning."

"That happened this morning. You must be bursting with energy right now, having held it in all day. Let me help you release it."

"???"

Theoretically speaking, yes.

Because Chen Li's Oddity Forger level increased to lv4 after forging [What If], his stamina was instantly replenished. Furthermore, having not forged any oddities all afternoon, Chen Li's stamina was indeed overflowing.

But... Black Tower, what you said sounds weird.

"And this time I don't plan to use random artifacts. I want you to help me create an artifact that allows me to meet anyone. What do you think?" Black Tower asked Chen Li.

"You want to combine this strange object with [Then I Ask You], right?" Chen Li instantly understood the Black Tower's idea.

“That’s right!” Black Tower nodded.

"No problem." This time, Chen Li agreed very readily.

Because after the goal of the Black Tower was clarified, the commission system also began to exert its power, clarifying the basic rewards that could be obtained after forging this wonder.

Moreover, Chen Li might need this strange object in the future.

[Invitation]: Help the Black Tower forge a wondrous artifact that allows it to meet with anyone.

Posted by: Black Tower

Reward: 20-60 Crystals

Risk: Low to Medium

Purely random forging commissions don't offer rewards because they're too random, but as long as there's a clear objective, there's no problem.

"As compensation for the unauthorized change of the forging purpose, I certainly won't accept the 30 star stones. As for the materials needed to forge this wonder, you can choose any of them within the Black Tower Space Station," Black Tower said.

"I must say, this forging commission is the most satisfying one I've ever received," Chen Li nodded.

Because Black Tower offered a substantial reward, and Chen Li didn't need to provide his own forging materials... the entire Black Tower space station could serve as Chen Li's forging material.

"Just you wait and see, Black Tower." Chen Li began his inspection of the Black Tower space station with great confidence.

Hey, let's find the amazing tools we'll need next on the Black Tower space station!

161

Chapter 161 Chen Li: I have a date with the God of Pleasure!

"..." by Black Tower.

"..." by Chen Li.

"Chen Li, I thought you would give me a big one..." Black Tower hesitated, looking at the strange object that had been successfully crafted in front of him.

"Never mind the side effects of this strange object, just tell me if it can help you successfully meet the person you want to see." Chen Li was somewhat unconvinced, but also somewhat guilty.

"Then Chen Li, do you dare to say again what the price is?" Black Tower said, hands on his hips, his aura menacing.

"Uh……"

[The Key to Fate's Invitation]: Meeting is fate, forgetting is the end.

Effect: Imagine the name and image of the person you wish to meet (whether they are alive, deceased, or even a fictional character), insert the key into the lock of any door and turn it. A separate space will be created behind the door, forcibly "pulling" the target into that space to meet you. (If the person is dead, a projection of their soul will be summoned. If the person is a fictional character, an illusion completely consistent with their personality will be created.) Once inside the space, the flow of real time freezes, and the meeting can last up to 30 minutes.

Side effect 1: After each use, the user will gradually forget a key memory of the meeting (such as the content of the conversation or the other person's expression), and eventually only a vague impression of "having met" will remain.

Side effect 2: Attempts to summon an object that is extremely resistant or too powerful may fail. Each failed attempt increases the summoning probability by 1%. Once the summoning probability reaches 100%, a successful summon is guaranteed. (The stronger the affinity with the target, the higher the initial success rate.)

P.S.: Want to...go on a date?

A palm-sized, bronze-colored key with fine cracks covering its surface, from which a faint blue light emanates.

This is the wondrous object that Chen Li forged for the Black Tower.

"You used five rare artifacts to create this? Okay, I admit this artifact is indeed amazing, but this price... was it intentional or accidental?" Black Tower stared straight at Chen Li.

Black Tower was overjoyed when Chen Li described the effects of this extraordinary artifact.

But when Chen Li mentioned the side effects, Black Tower's face froze instantly.

Black Tower: I wanted to forge this artifact so that I could use the Miracle Card "Then I Ask You" to ask the God of Wisdom about something very important, but you're telling me that the side effect of using this artifact is forgetting a crucial memory.

that……

Then let me ask you this! Was the side effects you created intentional or accidental?

Then let me ask you! If you did it on purpose, what were your true intentions?

Then let me ask you this! If it was an accident... you were way too careless!

“Well, rare items always come with a price. Besides, this one only cost 20 crystals to make. So… don’t worry about the side effects for now. Just tell me, isn’t this rare item amazing? Isn’t it far more valuable than the five rare items I spent and the ten rare items I was promised as payment?” Chen Li gave a shy smile.

After all, it was a rare artifact crafted with only 20 crystals, so Chen Li had to sacrifice some things in order to preserve its strength.

Do you think the second side effect of this strange item, the "big guarantee" mechanism, is entirely a side effect?

No, this precisely means that you can absolutely summon the person you want to see.

Although it takes a while because this key can only be used once a day...

The artifact crafted with 20 crystals might help the Black Tower summon the Star God of Wisdom, but what if one wants to meet someone of a higher level?

Chen Li had to take this into account.

"That's true... no, the key point is that's not my request." After a moment of confusion, Black Tower retorted.

This rare object is extremely valuable; it can be used to bid farewell to deceased relatives or to communicate with historical figures.

You can even meet your virtual wife!

Forcing a meeting with the Star God in the world of Collapse Iron might bring a big surprise.

However, the Black Tower happens to have none of the above requirements.

After all, Chen Li already possesses a resurrection-type artifact.

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush. Isn't this strange object supposed to gradually cause the loss of key memories? Why don't you just tell me before you forget the memories?"

"...The forgetting property of your strange object isn't a conceptual one, like the kind that makes records and memories disappear?"

"It's not mentioned in the introduction," Chen Li said after glancing at the introduction again.

"you sure?"

"Perhaps... or you can use one of the [Let Me Ask You] attempts to carefully review the instruction manual for this strange object."

"Forget it. I have a plan!"

"You're just repeating my words! But I'd like to hear what your plan is."

"Why don't you just come with me to see the God of Wisdom? Don't you have the Miracle Card? The things recorded on the Miracle Card won't disappear, right?" Black Tower said smugly.

"...Black Tower, are you a genius?"

"I'm a genius!"

"But my miracle cards don't record everything."

"It's okay, I'll just ask a bigger question, okay?"

"But don't forget, you promised Ruan Mei you'd ask her how to make a cake."

"..." The Black Tower fell silent.

"Could I borrow your Miracle Card a couple more times?" Black Tower asked after a while.

“I can lend it to you one more time, but you’ll have to exchange it for something else. And Screws also has the right to use it once. You can have Screws pass on the questions he wants to ask to you, and you can ask them on his behalf. Maybe continuously forcing the God of Wisdom to speak will actually meet the requirements for the appearance of the Miracle Card,” Chen Li said.

"Alright. Tell me, what do you want?" Black Tower nodded.

"Can you give me one of your dolls?"

"……What do you want to do?"

"It looks nice to display at home."

“You have good taste. Sure… but you have to install the WeChat Moments terminal on my doll so I can use my consciousness to travel across the world at any time to check on the doll’s status and prevent you from doing anything strange,” Black Tower said.

"If you want to travel to another world, just say so. There's no need to beat around the bush." ​​Chen Li rolled his eyes at the Black Tower.

"I'm just concerned about my doll's condition. Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand," Black Tower said unhappily.

"Yes Yes Yes……"

Cooking a meal consumes 20 Black Tower Men. I'd be utterly ashamed if I believed a single word of what you said!

"Fine, I'm not going to argue with an unreasonable man like you. Do you think I should use this key now?" Black Tower tossed the bronze key in his hand.

"It doesn't matter, you definitely won't succeed the first time anyway. Just consider it as increasing your success rate."

“I don’t believe it. Want to take a gamble? If I succeed on the first try, I’ll use your Miracle Card three times and ask three questions,” Black Tower said.

Making a cake counts as one time, exchanging it for a Black Tower minifigure counts as one time, and making a bet counts as one time.

Why be so obsessed with making cakes?