The Artifact Forger from the Beginning of Collapse

It's like someone telling you that as long as you can learn my swordsmanship, you will be invincible in the entire martial arts world, except for three people.

But once you've mastered swordsmanship, you focus solely on those three people... I can only say your defeat was justified.

Moreover, this Fate Invitation Key also has the effect of inviting virtual characters and other world characters. In addition, the guaranteed mechanism means that as long as you are willing to spend time, you will definitely succeed in inviting someone... For a beginner artifact that can be created with only 20 crystals, its strength is quite overpowered.

"But I have no interest in anyone other than the Star God."

"But as a craftsman specializing in artifacts, I need to consider the cost-effectiveness when creating artifacts."

"I'll add money."

"Adding money won't help; the money you add isn't worth as much as the crystal. Besides, Black Tower, you don't think that all you've got after obtaining the Key to Destiny's Invitation is to meet the Star God, do you?"

"What do you mean?"

"Don't you want to see the Black Tower that will become a star god in the future?"

"what?"

"After all, this artifact is one that allows you to meet fictional characters. No concept item is weak, especially concept items that come with a guaranteed minimum reward."

"Really?!" Black Tower immediately became interested.

"It's fake. What do you expect for 20 yuan? Right now, the Destiny Invitation Key can only let you meet your paper doll wife. Only after it becomes a one-star artifact will it be possible to do what I said. But don't be disappointed. If you want the artifact to become stronger, there's more than one option: let me use the Miracle Flame to increase the brightness of the attribute. Creating more miracles with this artifact is also a way to increase its strength." Chen Li painted a rosy picture for Black Tower.

Chen Li did not lie to Black Tower; this is how the artifacts became stronger.

"I see... Chen Li, do you think it's possible for me to successfully invite the consciousness of the Imaginary Tree using this key?" Black Tower suddenly asked.

Since Chen Li has painted such a grand picture, Black Tower naturally doesn't want to fall behind.

"Theoretically speaking, it is possible, provided that it is actually conscious."

"Then why don't we hurry up and invite the God of Pleasure? See if he's willing to help us meet the God of Wisdom," Black Tower urged.

If the Black Tower can save the number of times it can use the artifact to invite the God of Wisdom, it can use this key to conduct more experiments.

"Ok."

Chen Li glanced at the terms being extracted above his head and did not refuse the suggestion.

Extracting the entry for "[I Have a Date with the Star God]"...

Progress: 1/5 (Successfully inviting different Star Gods will increase the progress; repeatedly inviting the same Star God will increase the brightness of the attribute).

Although this entry sounds strange, it contains both Star God and Dating entries, so it will definitely be used in the future. Therefore, Chen Li really wants to extract this entry.

"Click!"

Chen Li inserted the key to the destiny invitation into the lock and gently turned it, which opened the invitation space again.

"What does this prove? Does it prove that I have a connection with the God of Joy?" Chen Li turned to his companion behind him and asked.

"Never mind all that nonsense." Black Tower manipulated the puppet's body and pushed open the door.

"God of Joy, could you please pass on a message to the God of Wisdom? If He doesn't accept our invitation, we'll keep inviting Him until we succeed. And tell Him to rest assured that we won't ask any harsh questions," Black Tower shouted to the shadowy figure hidden behind numerous masks as he pushed open the door.

Within the invitation space, harming each other is not actually prohibited. So if you invite a dangerous person, the best way to communicate is to talk to them through the door, because they can't hit you through the door.

However, this also means you can't enjoy the effect of freezing the real-world time flow that comes with the invitation space.

"It sounds a bit strange. It feels like we're some kind of delinquent blond-haired thugs who keep harassing a young lady from a prestigious family, and we're even in a group. Besides, isn't our demand that Aha throw us in front of the God of Wisdom?" Chen Li scratched his head.

"Of course, we have to take things slowly when it comes to negotiating a deal," Black Tower said casually.

"It's fine, my friends. Whether it's delivering a message or sending you to that pile of scrap metal. But in exchange... you should also promise me one thing." Aha spoke slowly, surrounded by faint laughter.

"whats the matter?"

"Take care of this mask." Aha tossed a mask out from inside the door, but just as it was about to pass through the door, it seemed to encounter some obstacle and hovered there.

Chen Li reached into the doorway without a care and grabbed the mask.

Chen Li wasn't worried about Aha attacking him, because the bond between him and his friends was invincible!

“This mask… Aha, you really only think about yourself. Can’t you just change to a masked Fool?” Chen Li couldn’t help but say to Aha after glancing at the mask and then at the words above his head.

Meanwhile, Chen Li silently counted down the 10 seconds in his mind.

But before Chen Li could even count down 5 seconds, Hua Huo's message arrived as expected.

[Fireworks]: That damned Masked Fool! He stole my mask again!

168

Chapter 168 Fireworks that Ascend to Become the [Scapegoat] Star God

[Dad]: I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush.

[Fireworks]: You're using all my words!

[Dad]: You didn't listen to your father, and now you're paying the price, aren't you?

[Fireworks]: Oh, dear old man, your words of kicking me when I'm down are truly chilling. If I didn't know you were a member of the Genius Club, I would have suspected you were some great comedian who came here specifically to make fun of me.

[Dad]: ...So what are you planning to do? Go steal another mask?

[Fireworks]: Oh well, no mask, no mask. I'll just carve one myself. I'm not going to the tavern anytime soon anyway. This time, I'll make up for the amusement I got from my colleagues by making them watch me out on a tenfold basis!

[Old Man]: That damned Masked Fool!

[Fireworks]: So, Dad, when are you going to build some weird gadgets that can help me find out where the fun is?

[Dad]: You didn't even pay for the forging, and you think you can get it for free?

【Fireworks】: But the travel expenses and the mask were all swindled away by my competitors. Although I took on a big order a while ago, I haven't finished it yet, so I'm a little short on cash right now. How about... you send me a commission and I'll help you complete it?

[Dad]: Well... okay, I have someone who really wants to see some fun!

[Fireworks]: See, isn't this a perfect match? Whose amusement do you want to see? Just say the word! I'll just frown, and you'll be the masked fool from now on!

[Dad]: Deal! But let me make this clear beforehand: I'm just having some fun with that guy, and I'm worried you might not be able to handle it.

[Fireworks]: I can't handle it? If I can't handle it... whatever you say goes!

[Dad]: If you can't handle this, then if I cause trouble in this world in the future, just say it was you who ordered me to do it! And you have to admit to those things!

[Fireworks]: Deal done.

[Dad]: The contract coins have been sent. Sign the contract.

[Hanabi]: Okay!

Although Hanabi guessed that the person her father, the master craftsman, wanted to see amuse him was someone of high status, since they could amuse each other, he was at most a member of a genius club...

Hanabi likes challenging work!

Even if the challenge fails, they'll just be the scapegoat.

Hey, a smith of curiosities, a member of the genius club, how bad can things get if you want to do something?

At most, it would be sending out mass meme-level scam ads or something; it's impossible for it to start an Imperial War like Rupert did, right?

What is this? This is a huge victory for fireworks!

The thought that she could avoid the forging fee simply by helping Chen Li watch someone's fun made Huahuo feel pleasantly relaxed.

But I have to find the forging materials myself, which is so annoying.

Something with the word "joy" in its name... why not use it to deceive others with the mask of the Fool!

Wait a minute, could the person who's deceiving themselves with a mask also be one of Dad's clients?

……

[The Masked Fool is really fun] Entry extraction in progress...

Progress: 2/5 (Acquiring the Mask of the Fool will increase progress)

"The God of Joy is really too much. Taking one mask from Hanabi wasn't enough, she wanted to take a second one. Why is she so harsh on Hanabi?" Out of pity for Hanabi, Chen Li was furious.

[Honestly, you didn't let Hanabi off the hook either. Just thinking about how Hanabi knew she was going to fight the Celestial God of Joy, so she chose to slide to her knees at lightning speed, and then had to face countless accusations makes me want to hum softly.]

Honestly, if Hanabi gets the rare item and goes to find the ultimate hellish difficulty event, "Pleasant Star God Fun," she might still have a chance to win. But taking all the blame for Chen Li is something even the Star God might not be able to do.

Because only the little elves know just how big of a mess Chen Li is planning in the Collapse Iron Universe!

Hanabi, this kid, even has the potential to become a scapegoat star god.

"I believe in Fireworks. So what if she's the God of Joy? Doesn't she also use the power of the Destiny of Joy? Fireworks uses the power of joy, and so does Aha. Why not ask if Aha is afraid of Fireworks? Anyway, I think their chances of winning are fifty-fifty." Chen Li was full of confidence in Fireworks.

What about the fireworks and other unusual items?

"A rare item? What rare item? Fireworks didn't even meet my requirements, why should she want a rare item?" Chen Li tilted his head.

You've become a perfectly competent Masked Fool!

"To be honest, I didn't expect the Star God of Joy to be so easy to talk to." After successfully completing the deal and closing the invitation space, Black Tower stroked his chin, a look of disbelief still on his face.

"Logic: This transaction is not equivalent. Question: Chen Li, is there anything special about the mask you have?"

"There's nothing special about it, just the mask of an unlucky Fool," Chen Li replied after signing the contract with Hanabi.

"What exactly is the Star God of Pleasure planning?" Black Tower was still pondering.

“Perhaps for the Star God of Joy, sending us before the Star God of Wisdom, and having the Star God of Wisdom, who only answers questions, directly answer our three questions, is amusing in itself. And don’t forget, when the Star God of Joy made the deal, he said he would ‘deliver’ us to that pile of scrap metal. Do you understand the meaning of the word ‘deliver’? Believe me, it definitely won’t be a pleasant experience,” Chen Li said.