Full-Time Magister: The Strongest Summoned Beast is Actually Myself

Chapter 61, Panel, Magic Weapon Settings
Two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

[Host: Chen Hao]

[Contract Creature: Human Chen Hao]

[Summoning: Intermediate Tier 2 (20%)]

[Light Element: Intermediate Level 2 (5%)]

[Health Level: Late Warrior Level (6%)]

[Mental Strength: First Level (88%)]

[Talents: Physical Enhancement, Blue Star Battle Aura, Mental Unlocking, Advanced Control, Elemental Affinity - Light]

[Combat Power Assessment: 2200~2600]

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[Contract Beast: Human Chen Hongsheng]

[Magic Level: Beginner Level 2 (50%)]

[Life Level: Servant-level Advancement Stage (2%)]

[Mental Strength: Not yet at the next level (53%)]

[Talents: Body Enhancement, Fiery Bear Battle Aura]

[Combat Power Assessment: 700~900]

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[Contracted Creature: Bull-Horse Beast]

[Health Level: Early Stage of Warrior Level (3%)]

[Mental Strength: Not yet at the next level (89%)]

[Talents: Bloodthirsty Battle Qi, Berserker Physique]

[Combat Power Assessment: 1200~1300]

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Shanghai, JA District, Jing'an Old Street.

One hundred meters east of Qingtian Hunting Grounds, a small, unassuming shop with rusty facade stands quietly.

— Hongsheng Forging.

Compared to the dazzling, brightly lit magical shops next door, this place was utterly inconspicuous. The gray walls were faded, the iron gate rusted, and it looked like an old-fashioned hardware store; even the wind chimes at the entrance were broken in half.

But this small shop was the place Chen Hao personally chose for his father to establish himself.

That's right, Chen Hao brought his father to the city.

The life level of a late-stage warrior-level general is not for nothing. His monthly income from hunting demons alone is enough to cover the annual expenses of a small family. With the resource rewards from the main campus, he can barely be considered wealthy.

Rather than letting his father continue to live in that suburban area, guarding the old factory and running a small business, he preferred to pave a completely new path for him himself.

Learn magic, raise your life level, and start anew.

This decision was not easy at first, after all, Chen Hongsheng was already over forty. But under Chen Hao's persuasion, he finally took that step and enrolled in the Forging Department of the Shanghai Technical Academy, specializing in "Magic Weapon Construction" and "Enchantment".

"He is a master fitter with twenty years of experience in processing large magical artifact parts. Once he grasps the principles of magical energy circulation and magic array inscription, his efficiency will be no less than that of the younger generation."

Chen Hao thought to himself, as for resources, he could afford them. He had already spent 20 million to buy a Nebula Magic Artifact for him to carry with him, which would increase his magic cultivation even if he didn't practice magic.

Although Hongsheng Forging is still in its early stages, it has gradually attracted some customers who are willing to try "custom-made magic tools".

“I can fight monsters, and he can craft equipment. Together, we can change our destiny.”

Looking at the low but cozy little shop, a smile unconsciously appeared on Chen Hao's lips.

Just think of it as raising a contracted beast that drops equipment, hahaha!!!
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The furnace fire glowed faintly red as the forging hammer fell.

"Qiang——!"

Chen Hongsheng took off his goggles, sweat trickling down his temples, but it couldn't hide the focus and light in his eyes.

He'd lost count of how many times he'd swung his hammer today; the artifact prototype in his hand was homework for his "Basic Enchanting Construction" class. While other students were still practicing rune drawing in class, he'd already forged three rough prototypes and was now attempting to fuse the light elemental guide ring with the metal body.

"It's even harder than adjusting the furnace temperature back then..." He grinned, his expression full of excitement and satisfaction.

He never imagined that at the age of forty-two, he would be back on the path of an apprentice.

"Give it your all, I can't let my son down." He muttered to himself as he regulated his fighting spirit, channeling his Fiery Bear Fighting Spirit into the furnace, instantly making the flames blaze as brightly as the sun. "In the future, I must make Hongsheng forge this brand, making it renowned throughout the country!"

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Strictly speaking, both magical artifacts and magical tools fall under the category of "magical creations".

The biggest difference between the two lies in their usage and manufacturing philosophy.

Magical tools, mostly used in actual combat, can be stored in the spiritual world for easy access. They are often made by fusing demonic materials with high-energy natural substances. They retain the power of the materials themselves and often embody the "reuse of heritage".

Magical artifacts, on the other hand, are the culmination of human craftsmanship and magical technology.

It cannot be incorporated into the spiritual world, yet it possesses functions far surpassing those of conventional magical tools, making it a "technological marvel" tailor-made for mages.

Magical artifacts emphasize structure, circuitry, resonance, and precision; they are made to suit the individual rather than to suit the material.

—Soul-Cultivating Artifact: Nourishes the spirit and enhances elemental perception and absorption efficiency.

—Mind-Stabilizing Artifact: Stabilizes the mind and resists mental attacks and interference.

—Control the magic artifact: Increase the speed of star manipulation and enhance the efficiency of magic construction.

—Storage artifact: Built-in portable space, a necessity for the survival of wandering mages.

—Necromantic artifacts: Allow non-necromancer mages to interfere with souls and control the undead.

——Elemental Magic Artifacts: Precisely amplify single or multiple types of magic, increasing their effectiveness and power.

—Energy Recovery Artifact: Quickly restores magic energy, suitable for attrition warfare and emergency escape.

These small magical artifacts are often exquisitely crafted but expensive; it is extremely lucky for an ordinary mage to possess even one.

In addition, there are a large number of large magical artifacts, such as:
Magic Engine, Power Generation Array, Magic Furnace Core;
Array core, portal base, space expander;

City Shield Generator, Starry Sky Eye Observation Array...

These are the key cornerstones that support the operation of modern magical society.

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The creation of a magical artifact is a complex system engineering project that usually requires the collaboration of multiple skilled craftsmen.

The first step is material selection.

The foundation determines the ceiling; even a skilled cook cannot make a meal without rice.

Material selection is crucial to the magical artifact's attributes, compatibility, and final level, making it the most critical step in the entire process.

Demonic materials, natural magical ores, high-energy soul crystals, and special plants are all the foundation for crafting magical artifacts.

The second step is to shape and construct the core!
After selecting the materials, they need to be refined and shaped to construct the core of the magical artifact, determining its main function and operating logic.

It contains magical circuits, elemental nodes, star trail arrays, and more.

This process must be carried out in a high-temperature, high-energy environment, using a mental carving knife and mental micro-management to complete the precise assembly, allowing no room for error.

The third step is to carve the array patterns.

Runes are the magical language of magical artifacts, used to communicate materials and laws, and to construct their operational logic.

This step is exceptionally complex and is considered the most prone to failure in the crafting of magical artifacts.

The types of runes are vast and the systems are complex; the publicly available rune data worldwide could fill a library. Each material and each core corresponds to a different array structure, with an extremely low margin for error.

While sculpting and building could be learned on one's own, the carving of array patterns was a completely unfamiliar field for Chen Hongsheng. It was precisely for this reason that he had to become an apprentice again and systematically study the basics.

The final step: energy harmonization.

Make the magic weapon a true whole.

Magical artifacts are often made up of a combination of materials with different properties and origins. Without a harmonizing process, there may be hidden dangers such as magical conflicts and energy disorder.

This stage requires establishing a natural symbiotic relationship between materials through methods such as spiritual guidance, elemental resonance, and star orbit calibration.

Advanced magical artifacts can even resonate with the user, automatically adapting to their magical frequency and forming a semi-intelligent response.

This process is usually completed by a powerful spiritual harmonizer and is a crucial threshold for a magical artifact to move from "formation" to "qualification".

Therefore, a truly magical artifact often embodies the following:

The three roles of blacksmith, array master, and harmonizer must work together, and none of them can be missing.

But Chen Hongsheng—he has only just taken the first step.

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(End of this chapter)