The Gentleman at the End

Chapter 81: Chapter 80: Finished Product

Even Yi Chen himself hadn’t expected,

that a month spent in the Great Book Library would actually enhance his critical “Intelligence” attribute,

The act of devouring Mr. Li’s brain at the Twilight Clinic had raised the value by [0.5], and now through reading and studying, he had complemented it with another [0.5].

“If reading can also improve intelligence, reaching the so-called ‘Limit Barrier’ would be so easy… In the remaining half a year, I’ll try to finish all the advanced books left in the Great Book Library.

Or perhaps go to Zion’s Library, or a bookstore, maybe I could max out my Intelligence directly?”

At this moment, Little Grape had jumped back onto Yi Chen’s shoulder, sensing his thoughts.

“That’s not necessarily true.

The reason why reading can improve your intelligence might also be related to your consumption of brain marrow… The intake of Brain Marrow Fluid has allowed your brain to grow, to expand and enlarge.

This ‘space’ that has been expanded is then filled by reading, ultimately leading to the growth of intelligence.”

“Hmm, that makes some sense.

Let’s do that, then. I’ll rest early tonight… Tomorrow I can go check out how the weapon at the blacksmith shop is coming along.”

Yi Chen was not overly excited by the increase in attributes,

but accepted everything very calmly, lying comfortably on his pillow to sleep, and his entire brain quieted down as a result.

At this time,

if someone were to sneak into the bedroom with a Skull Saw, softly remove Yi Chen’s skull cap, they would find that the brain nestled within the cranial cavity was quite clean and lubricated,

as immaculately clean as a newborn’s,

as if it had been subjected to high-temperature disinfection for an extended period, and even the surface of the brain was shining with a white halo.

This was the effect of continuous high-temperature disinfection on the brain, and this night Yi Chen would enjoy an unprecedented deep sleep.

The so-called increase in “Intelligence” is actually a fundamental enhancement of an individual’s thinking and brain capacity, after extensive training and absorption of foreign substances.

And gentleman’s clothes only show such enhancement in a more direct, numerical form, facilitating the individual’s understanding.

A step further, and Yi Chen’s brain would reach the human limit.

…

[Vulcan’s Forge]

A month had passed, and it was finally time for weapon delivery.

This month, Yi Chen had visited the shop four times for some detailed modifications and sample testing.

Today he wasn’t alone; Professor Qian Bosen had also been notified by the shop to come together.

The reason he managed to take time out of his busy schedule was twofold,

1. Qian Bosen was naturally concerned about Yi Chen’s affairs, and since he personally reserved the weapon, he naturally wanted to see the quality of the final product.

2. Today his account was directly deducted by a total of 48,000 silver coins. Even for Qian Bosen, such a considerable sum was a bit overwhelming, and he needed to see if the money spent was worth it.

Also invited to the private room on the Second Floor of the shop,

Qian Bosen went straight to the point and said,

“The weapon for the new gentleman, even after we provided the ‘Core Crystal Core’ and all kinds of scrappy materials, the price is still so high?”

But old blacksmith Ben Gusi was all smiles, with a shine in his pupils.

“Indeed, it is quite expensive, almost three times higher than my original estimate.

But these were necessary expenses,

The process of forging this weapon is quite complicated, and many parts had to switch to mid to high-end materials to ensure stability.

In this month, I have not rested for a single day, pouring my heart into this project. My apprentices have also seen their workload increase by nearly 30% daily because of this weapon.

The detailed account statement will be given to you later.”

“The money doesn’t matter, I just want to see if the final product is worth the price and the wait.”

“Well.”

Ben Gusi carried an exquisitely made black carrying case with the forge’s imprint on its surface to the table.

“I very much appreciate that you could provide such a perfect Pathological Crystal; it has been a long while since I’ve been so engrossed in the forging of a weapon. This is my most satisfactory work in five years, even ten years.”

Qian Bosen nodded slightly and gestured for Yi Chen beside him to open the carrying case.

Click~

The pressure lock on the case opened immediately upon being pressed.

As the carrying case opened, even Qian Bosen switched to owl-like eyes, carefully examining every inch of the weapon, attempting to find a ‘flaw’, even the minute imperfections that are common in standard forging would do.

After a thorough search, however, no matter what he couldn’t find any.

Yi Chen didn’t even consider this aspect,

Having visited the blacksmith shop for a total of four times this month, he was well aware of how seriously the old blacksmith took this matter.

His current gaze was completely drawn to the special Hand Axe.

The [Handle] was made of some highly plastic black metal, wrapped with a strap made from the ‘Gentleman’s Skin’, which not only provided a non-slip grip but also matched gentleman’s clothes.

At the upper end of the strap was a protruding section, seeming like a mechanism to trigger form changes, yet it was exceptionally sharp; just touching it with a finger would easily puncture the skin.

At the end of the handle was embedded a ‘Mouse-shaped sculpture’.

This was not an ordinary accessory; inside the sculpture was fused the embryo of a mouse amongst Pathological Crystals. It seemed the sculpture would change with the weapon’s form and was also an important medium.

If one looked closely, one could even see the hair-like blood vessels extending from beneath the sculpture and burying into the handle… even reaching from the bottom to the top of the handle, influencing the entire weapon.

[Axe Head]- Made from an alloy containing silver and Pathological Crystals (moon-shaped) using a special technique, with repeated tempering over more than ten days, the silver-white axe head was finally forged.

Flawless, beyond reproach.

…

An ordinary person might see it as just a common straight-handled Hand Axe, with good craftsmanship but nothing special.

“Give it a try!”

At the old blacksmith’s gesture, Yi Chen finally came to his senses,

When he reached out to grip the handle, the fiber threads on the cuff of his shirt immediately entwined with the Gentleman’s Skin on the surface of the handle, rapidly reading relevant information.

Ancient maggot-like characters wriggled across his retinas, displaying the weapon’s detailed information.

‘Moon of Slaughter’

Quality: Rare

Type: Axe (Slashing/Cutting)

Attribute Association:

[Physique]C (Variable)

[Coordination]E

[Intelligence]- (Variable)

[Sensing]-

[Luck]-

*The higher the associated attribute values, the more damage the weapon inflicts

Special Effects:

*This weapon can switch forms manually by activating a mechanism.

‘Slaughter Form’

Associated Attribute [Physique]C→B

A mode of attack with tearing properties, particularly effective against blood and flesh creatures. Hitting such targets stacks bleeding values, which can result in a [Big Bloodletting] when accumulated to a certain amount.

*Big Bloodletting-Immediately causes a significant loss of life points, and for Open Source Patients, it can also reduce the liquid in their tubular structures.

‘Full Moon Form’

Associated Attribute [Intelligence]-→C

Increase in agility, enemies hit by this will be marked with the Moonlight Mark, and the light and shadow will morph into the form of a mouse swarm to erode the surface layer.

Suitable for dealing with special Patients with metal or rock traits.

Can also cause real damage to spiritual entities.

Evaluation-‘Under the full moon, the slaughter begins.’

…

Designed according to Yi Chen’s ideas,

Under normal circumstances, the axe would not reveal any of its forms.

At present,

Yi Chen moved his thumb up to grip the handle and actively touched the protruding sharp point.

Piercing and bleeding.

As blood seeped into the handle, it was instantly activated!

‘Slaughter Form’ @@novelbin@@

The Mouse-shaped sculpture at the end of the handle, upon drawing fresh blood, actually opened its mouse mouth wide, revealing a set of blood-stained sharp teeth.

The axe head was likewise stimulated, growing rows of serrated sharp teeth on the surface of its already sharp axe blade, densely packed.

The entire weapon was suffused with a faint blood red, as if a bloody crescent moon were hanging in the sky.

At that moment,

Yi Chen switched to a two-handed grip.

His left hand was below, pressing against the mouse-shaped sculpture at the bottom of the handle,

His right hand was above, pulling the handle,

Accompanied by the sound of metal friction… the length of the handle was extended by an entire half.

Not only that,

As the handle extended, the silver axe head actually began to [Split].

Transforming into a symmetrical ‘Double-edged Axe’ structure, with all the teeth previously scattered across the blade being retracted, the crimson was gone, replaced by a glowing white light, like a full moon.

‘Full Moon Form’

The mouse-shaped sculpture at the base of the handle also closed its mouth, retracted its teeth,

The two little mouse paws came together, meditating, and a small Moon Seal also appeared on the forehead.