Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys Chapter 1553 - 535: Mechanical Tyrannosaurus
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"If that's the situation, why not seize the moment right now? I'd already picked up the bulk of it back at the Molten Lava Lake, so wrapping up the rest won't demand much effort."
Without delay, Rein resolved to absorb the sophisticated Goblin Engineering insights drawn from the second memory crystal.
Once the class change wrapped up, he headed straight to the Imperial City.
After half a day passed.
[Ding! Host has fully grasped advanced Goblin Engineering knowledge, unlocking the next class evolution—Goblin Engineering Expert (Epic)!]
[Requirements to progress to Goblin Engineering Expert (Epic): 1. Goblin Engineer (Legendary) at level 5 or higher; 2. Strength exceeding 20 points, Constitution exceeding 20 points, Agility exceeding 20 points, Spirit exceeding 40 points; 3. Fully master advanced Goblin Engineering knowledge; 4. Craft any five valid advanced Goblin Engineering devices on your own... All requirements met! Confirm progression to Goblin Engineering Expert (Epic)? Yes/No]
[Note: Advancing to Goblin Engineering Expert (Epic) will merge the existing Goblin Engineer (Legendary) profession interface into the new Goblin Engineering Expert (Epic) interface.]
Rein picked "Yes" right away, no second thoughts.
[Initiating class change...]
[Ding! Class change to Goblin Engineering Expert (Epic) complete! Strength +3, Agility +3, Constitution +5, Spirit +10!]
[Gained Core Skill for Goblin Engineering Expert (Epic): Quick Repair (Active)]
The interface from the system displayed clearly.
The old Goblin Engineer (Legendary) panel disappeared entirely, giving way to the striking violet interface of Goblin Engineering Expert (Epic).
That deep purple shade matched closely with the initial Epic profession Rein had gained—King of Thousand Blades. It signaled how the Goblin Engineering Expert had hit a peak in mechanical crafting, much like the King of Thousand Blades dominated close-quarters fighting.
Joy surged through Rein's chest at this.
In the end, professions at the same rank varied in their combat strength, and he obviously favored a stronger one for his panel.
As he examined the fresh Core Skills, Rein muttered under his breath:
"Quick Repair?"
He promptly focused on the details of this new Core Skill, which stated:
[Core Skill: Quick Repair (Active)]
[Quick Repair (Active) effect: During fierce battles, mechanical gadgets might face abrupt breakdowns or harm. Activating the skill lets the Goblin Engineering Expert pinpoint the problem swiftly and execute repairs in no time.]
(Note: Quick Repair's spiritual power usage ties to the damage's extent or the fault's seriousness, plus the device's intricacy. The more spiritual power spent, the quicker the fix gets done.)
"Back when I was just a Goblin Engineer, the Core Skill was Emergency Modification; now, elevated to Goblin Engineering Expert, it's Quick Repair—both prove hugely useful on the battlefield."
"This sets it miles apart from the earlier tailoring and leatherworking skills, which explains why the Goblin Engineering Expert panel hit Epic rank while those two stuck at Transcendent," Rein reflected inwardly.
Several minutes went by.
Right when Rein prepared to depart, his gaze caught the well-known 'Destroyer' Demon Statue stationed in the heart of the Mechanical Assembly Hall.
Sect Leader Moria had transported it there following Rein's instructions, ensuring that Nirheim retained an Epic Level combat force even after Rein departed the Shirendil Plateau.
Although a Crystalization Peak Wizard couldn't fully tap into the Destroyer's fighting prowess, it served defense needs perfectly.
"Now that I'm a Goblin Engineering Expert, I can finally build Super Giant Magic Statues matching the Destroyer's caliber..."
Naturally, visions of various advanced Goblin engineering blueprints raced through Rein's thoughts.
"Large Magic Statue tier... Mechanical Whiptail Dragon..."
"Super Giant Metal Magic Statue tier... Mechanical Demon Dragon..."
"Yes, this is the one!"
In a flash, Rein's mind locked onto a massive Goblin Engineering creation, towering no less than the Destroyer—the Mechanical Demon Dragon.
The Mechanical Demon Dragon stood as an upgraded powerhouse of the swift dragon model.
Apart from its razor-sharp sickle claws, it sported a flexible alloy tail in sections that could unleash 'Death Sweep,' making it a prime tool for handling groups of foes.
On top of that, its head held two sockets for eyes equipped with potent ray projectors, allowing 'Energy Beam' attacks to cover the gap in distant strikes.
Such setups left the Mechanical Demon Dragon almost without flaws.
Back in the Ancient Goblin Empire, these imposing three-to-four-meter Mechanical Demon Dragons formed the elite force of any mechanical army.
However, their production demanded high complexity, sky-high expenses, and operators at Dawn Wizard level to maximize the war machine's devastation—even simplified versions needed at least a Crystalization Peak Wizard—so armies kept only a handful.
Naturally, Rein held back from crafting even mightier metal magic statues because the two memory crystals with advanced Goblin Engineering details omitted the production techniques for essential parts of superior statues.
For example, one blueprint for a 'Legion Commander Level' construct—what human wizards called 'Titan Level'—the 'King of Tyrannosaurs' machine, surpassed the Super Giant Magic Statue tier.
Yet without the crafting process for its vital 'Crystal Energy Matrix' core, building it remained impossible for now.