Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots Chapter 828 - 371: Completion

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Previously on Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots...
Ron meticulously works on the Soul Steel, preparing it for integration into the wood puppet. Under Nari's optimized conditions and with Ron's guidance, the unique properties of the Soul Steel are preserved and even enhanced as it fuses with the puppet's existing abilities.

While Ron dedicated himself to Magic Sword Creation, Nari was far from idle.

She unfurled numerous tendril branches, akin to exploring seaweed, probing every recess of the Twisted Jungle.

As an ancient entity that had dwelled in the Abyss for millennia, she possessed an intimate knowledge of this domain.

"My child requires the tears of the Newborn Beast..."

Nari recalled the information acquired through their consciousness link:

"Those minuscule beings are challenging to capture, and even more so to preserve... but for a mother, nothing is insurmountable."

The Newborn Beast stands as one of the most enigmatic creatures found within the Abyss's Fourth Layer.

They bear a resemblance to infants, yet their entire forms are encased in skin as transparent as crystal, rendering their internal organs distinctly visible.

Most strikingly, their gem-like eyes, pure and unblemished, shed tears that contain remarkably precious purification factors for the Spirit.

However, these creatures are exceptionally timid, vanishing into spatial fissures the moment any hint of danger is perceived.

Even established observation outposts struggle to maintain adequate reserves of Newborn Beast tears.

"Located them..."

Nari's tendril detected two slumbering Newborn Beasts nestled within a concealed cavern.

They lay curled together, their translucent bodies emanating a subtle luminescence in the subdued light.

Yet, as the tendril drew nearer, the Newborn Beasts instantly roused, their eyes brimming with an innocent apprehension.

They produced delicate, chiming sounds reminiscent of wind chimes, and spatial wave emanations began to radiate from their forms, signaling their intent to flee.

"Do not be alarmed, little ones... Mother means you no harm..."

Nari soothed them gently while simultaneously releasing a specialized Chaos Force Field.

This field, while non-confrontational, initiated a subtle transmutation, temporarily incapacitating the Newborn Beasts' ability to escape.

"Mother merely needs a portion of your tears... in return, Mother shall bestow upon you enhanced vitality..."

Under the influence of the Chaos Power, the Newborn Beasts commenced a wondrous metamorphosis.

Their bodies achieved a greater stability, rendering them less prone to sudden fright.

Concurrently, their tear production efficiency surged, with each droplet now imbued with a more potent pure spiritual essence.

"Now, they can supply my child with the requisite materials on a sustained basis..."

With evident satisfaction, Nari transferred the transformed Newborn Beasts into specially crafted bladders, where the ambient conditions perfectly mimicked their natural habitat.

During her ongoing exploratory endeavors, another tendril chanced upon a fragment of metallic wreckage partially submerged within the Flesh Jungle.

"Could this be... that diminutive automaton?"

The "Explorer One" Golem was significantly compromised, its outer plating largely stripped away, and numerous internal Magic Circuits fractured.

Nevertheless, its central control system remained functional, albeit operating at a minimal capacity.

"Poor little entity... lost amidst Mother's tempest..."

With meticulous care, Nari extracted the Golem from the earth and commenced an evaluation of the damage sustained:

"Yet, hope endures... Mother possesses the means to mend you..."

She extended a filament of Chaotic Power, initiating a profound restructuring of the Golem.

Damaged armor plates were supplanted with novel bio-metal, and fractured Magic Circuits were reconnected utilizing active neural fibers.

Crucially, the Golem's control system underwent an augmentation via the Chaos Power, attaining elevated intelligence and significantly improved adaptability.

"Henceforth, you are not merely an instrument, but a true associate..."

The transmuted "Explorer One" was revitalized.

It now sported a more streamlined silhouette, complemented by adaptive armor plating capable of environmental modification.

Its most arresting feature was its "eyes"—twin wisdom cores radiating a soft azure glow.

"Gratitude to you, esteemed Lady Nari."

The Golem articulated a voice notably more articulate than before, even conveying a tone of genuine thankfulness:

"I perceive the novel capabilities you have generously bestowed upon me... I shall endeavor to serve my master with utmost diligence."

......

"We may now commence the third phase: the Magic Power Amplification Crystal and the Bloodline infusion."

This represented the most perilous stage of the entire undertaking.

Any misstep in its execution could trigger a devastating detonation due to the volatile energies contained within the Crystal.

Ron cautiously positioned the Crystal proximate to the Soul Steel, immediately perceiving a potent reciprocal repulsion between the two materials.

The inherent life Attributes of the Soul Steel fundamentally clashed with the artificial composition of the Crystal.

"The intermediary mechanism facilitating this connection is the creator's own bloodline essence..."

He retrieved a modest phial containing a deep crimson fluid from his Storage Bag.

This was his own blood, albeit subjected to specialized processing, thereby encapsulating all the inherent Trait information of his bloodline.

Within the perceptual framework of Extraordinary Recognition, this blood pulsed languidly as if alive, intricate dark gold Energy patterns swirling throughout its depths.

"The Magic Sword necessitates the establishment of Bloodline Resonance with its creator... however, the Stand-In Puppet, being an extension of my own consciousness, intrinsically possesses this resonance..."

Bloodline Runes were meticulously etched onto crucial spots of the puppet by him.

"The synergistic qualities of the Chimera Bloodline... alongside the Dragon Blood's purification attributes, magnified by the Solar Incarnation..."

As crimson fluid traced the inscribed Rune patterns, the puppet's internal framework started a profound transformation.

What was once rigid material turned supple and elastic, with faint, life-like patterns emerging on its exterior.

Yet, the most arduous phase was still on the horizon.

"Guiding the Spiritual Power... this is the most demanding aspect."

Ron inhaled sharply, engaging the 'Star Eater's Ravings' technique, plunging his consciousness into a state optimized for minute, exact actions.

His task was to employ Spiritual Power to direct the Bloodline Essence's circulation throughout the puppet's being.

This guidance was essential to forge flawless links with every Rune node and each Qi channel.

This intricate procedure bore resemblance to performing exceedingly delicate surgery, where even the smallest misstep could trigger the total disintegration of the entire construct.