Chapter 66 Upgrades Part 1 (2/2)
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Han Xiao nodded in satisfaction. Done!
Next, Han Xiao crafted the Swallow Gliders, earning 1,500 experience in the process. He also modified them to give them the 'retractability' of the Retractable Knife. Indeed, the good thing about being able to actually learn knowledge in this life was that Han Xiao could implement concepts and technology from his blueprints into other inventions.
With the added retractability, they could now be worn on the back like a parachute before deployment. Once activated, the two 1.2m long 'wings' would extend out to allow the user to freely glide in the air.
After the gliders, Han Xiao proceeded to work on his close combat gear. The Mecha Arm actually formed a set with the Mecha Leg, and their blueprints were obtainable through the same combination of talents. They were also necessary parts for creating an Exoframe. However, that would require advanced knowledge, and Han Xiao did not even have the necessary skills to craft a proper Mecha Leg yet. At best, he would be able to craft one that could travel long distances, but it would lack the mechanisms that allowed for nimble movements.
Han Xiao planned to upgrade the Mecha Arm by making it lighter and smaller. While making it smaller would cause it to lose some power, Han Xiao had something in mind to compensate for it.
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Do you wish to proceed with talent fusion?
(Lv. 3 Basic Weaponry + Lv. 2 Basic Assembly + Lv. 2 Basic Mechanics)
This fusion will cost you 15,000 experience.
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Fusion Success!
Congratulations, you have discovered [Air Motor]!
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”Wow, first try!”
Han Xiao rejoiced. This particular combination of talent could yield quite a number of different blueprints, and he had not expected to obtain it using so little experience.
The Air Motor converted compressed air into vibrational kinetic energy that, when harnessed as a weapon, could essentially bypass the armor of normal armor to cause direct damage.
Han Xiao spent a good half a day working on the Mecha Arm. He refitted it to slim it down but also lengthened it to cover the entire arm. He also reinforced its casing with platinum to cover up its internal mechanics, giving it a huge durability boost.
When he was done, the Mecha Arm looked vastly different from its crude form from before - it was now a shiny, silver metallic arm.
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Lightweight Mecha Arm (Left) - Motor-enhanced
Grade: Average (White)
Base Stats:
- Damage: 30-48
- Defense: 10-13
- Power Level: 33
- Durability: 470/470
Prerequisite(s): 24 STR
Bonus Stats: -2 Attack Speed
Length: 0.87m
Weight: 5.2kg
Additional Bonus: +7 STR
Additional Effect: Vibration - Every 15 seconds, your attacks inflict an additional 23-45 direct damage onto the target. (Ignores Defense)
Additional Effect: Increased Durability
Tooltip: Realistic looking.
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Although it was only an average ranked piece of equipment, Han Xiao's modifications had given it three useful additional effects.
So far, all the upgrades that Han Xiao had given his gear were nothing too fancy, but now, he was about to craft something special, something specialized for a Technician!
Han Xiao took a deep breath.
”Amitabha… God, please let me get that blueprint in one try. This fusion is just too expensive…”
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Do you wish to proceed with talent fusion?
(Lv. 2 Advanced Material Composition + Lv. 2 Basic Magnetism + Lv. 2 Basic Assembly)
This fusion will cost you 70,000 experience.