T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 155, Question 154: Why am I so conflicted?

These siren, whose ages are indeterminate and who all maintain a youthful and beautiful appearance, are all masters who have been immersed in a certain skill for a long time.

Stereotypically, these sirens should be serious and old-fashioned.

But their conversation was unusually lighthearted and off-topic.

"Ksha has already spoken to the royal court about your situation. We are very curious about your amazing powers."

A strange siren with fiery, demonic scales burning on its chest spoke in a gentle voice.

"We'll forge it for you, with the condition that you appreciate its power. Is that alright?"

It's just displaying the power of the Glutton, the cooldown time has just ended, no big deal.

With their consent granted, the siren masters all smiled.

"The Boundary Between Reality and Illusion Guild, right?" the Siren Craftsman asked. "What do you want us to help you forge?"

"Our needs may be somewhat unique, and the materials are also quite special..."

A burst of laughter erupted from the audience.

"The more unusual and difficult it is, the more fun it is!"

What deep-sea fun-loving person? They're just a very positive type.

"Masters, please don't be angry."

"In your eyes, are the Fallen Star Sirens a volatile and easily angered race?"

"Alright... I'll take it out right away."

Jiang Heyi took a deep breath, and the half-body of the siren was suddenly pulled out of his backpack and placed on the ground.

"..."

"..."

A breathtaking magic erupted, stirring up the calm seawater and creating eddies that enveloped the vast palace.

Mint swallowed hard.

Even the lowest-ranking siren in the Golden Palace is at least a seventh-tier siren.

The most numerous are the eighth order.

Combined with what Kesha said about the royal court having nearly six thousand sirens... the sirens' resources are terrifying.

The terrifying magical turbulence lasted only two or three seconds. Without the power of a glutton to resist, the massive number of eighth-tier beings stared straight at them. Just the sight of them was enough to make one sweat profusely and find it hard to breathe.

"I apologize, it wasn't these little guys who did it."

"He has been dead for a long time."

"Returning to the sea in this way is a kind of solace."

The scene Mint had imagined didn't happen; the Fallen Star Siren was more reasonable than she had imagined.

The siren masters stepped forward and gently stroked half of the siren's body.

"A powerful body, it's a very powerful eighth-tier..."

"Such a powerful figure, even in death he cannot find peace?"

"The evil sorcerer's markings, he was enslaved, I could feel the lingering sorrow and despair within his body... He was in great pain in his final moments."

"There are fewer and fewer sirens...sigh."

A faint sadness enveloped the main hall.

Born with the world's favor, endowed with unique talents and exceptional physical abilities, it has enjoyed the status of the ocean's overlord for thousands of years, accumulating a foundation that is unimaginable to ordinary people.

But they also have their own calamities.

Thin blood vessels.

A curse similar to that of the dragons descended upon them after several surges of magical energy.

With their offspring becoming increasingly scarce, the once mighty Falling Star Royal Court, which boasted 20,000 sea monsters at its peak, now has only 6,000 left.

The departure of each siren signifies the imminent tolling of the death knell for their kind.

The siren's tears do not dissolve in seawater; they fall heavily onto the floor of the palace like pearls.

They are weeping for the future of the siren.

They roam the sea carefree, but how long can their glory last?

When that time comes, will anyone build upon the magnificent wonders of the royal court, adding structures that belonged to the siren?

The brief mourning ended, and because outsiders were present, they did not sing the sirens' dirge.

"You want to forge equipment from the shells of sirens?"

Jiang Heyi took a deep breath and nodded.

“I can understand your desire for power. Although I don’t know where you got your half-bodies, we find it difficult to accept emotionally turning our own people into weapons and using them as tools.”

Jiang Heyi knew that the crucial moment had arrived, and he had to complete the persuasion.

"We are fighting an enemy who uses the half-body of a siren to create deformed puppets. Any increase in our combat strength will help us avenge the dead siren sage."

Seeing that the Siren Masters were all looking at him, Jiang Heyi quickly recounted the guild's achievements at the Temple of the Clarity.

Use a magic potion to massage the entire body of the Frankenstein monster.

The scroll remotely sends a high-ranking person to a mentally challenged place for further training.

They beat the spirits mercilessly, causing the aggregate of vengeful spirits to crash.

He transformed into Schrödinger and sent the black cat into the Slime King's stomach.

If they hadn't done charity work and run out of funds, they would still be fighting on the ninth floor right now.

However, doing charity work has its advantages; if I don't go to the Great Snow Mountain, I won't be able to meet with Kesha...

Jiang Heyi was surprised to find that she had naturally switched to Ke Xia's identity.

"Something that happened on another continent..."

The Siren Master hesitated, but after a hushed discussion, they gave their answer.

“We can help with the production, but the materials needed to forge equipment around the demon scales are very expensive, and you will need to prepare them yourself.”

Jiang Heyi breathed a sigh of relief: "Can you help me with the preparations?"

The siren masters looked embarrassed but polite, their gazes towards Kshatriya filled with helplessness.

It seems to be asking, are you sure you've found a partner with good character?
“I can pay with this.” The moment the bottle containing stardust was exposed to the seawater, dazzling starlight filled the hall.

That was an anomaly emanating from saturated magic and resonance with the elements.

For a brief moment, the Siren Masters' faces showed longing and excitement. They couldn't wait to surround Jiang Heyi and examine the contents of the bottle.

Even the wealthy sirens could not resist the allure of the stardust.

Alchemists yearn to discover new energy sources and more powerful material structures through its study.

Craftsmen try to combine it with materials to explore more possibilities.

Even potion masters hope to glean deeper secrets about potions from this mysterious crystal.

Nobody thinks they have too much of this stuff.

You've misunderstood. Kesha is perfectly fine; she just has excellent taste in men.

The value of the Stardust exceeded the total value of all the expensive materials used to forge the Siren's half-body, which made the Siren Masters somewhat embarrassed.

"In addition, we also hope to forge a small round shield with anti-magic power and a small round shield with anti-magic power."

This was agreed upon beforehand.

The special effect of the magic ban will prevent Zhong Zemo from receiving any blessing effects.

Suppressing magic allows one to coexist with magic to a certain extent.

The two small round shields can be switched back and forth to maximize the advantages of Zhong Zemo's shield counter.

They thought that with the Star Sands as an example, the Siren Master would naturally agree, but unexpectedly, all the sirens looked hesitant.

There are two problems.

Firstly, the anti-magic and anti-magic dust is extremely difficult to process and requires additional payment.

Moreover, even if the siren were to intervene, there is still a huge risk of failure in the forging process, so those on the boundary between the real and the virtual should be mentally prepared.

Secondly, magic-freezing equipment can be fused with existing equipment without the need for forging recipes, but doing so would be a waste of the advantages of magic-freezing.

For example, who would use an epic-level material obtained from completing a game to socket into equipment sold by a merchant right outside their door?

The same principle applies to suppressing demons.

The siren suggested finding a blacksmithing book with annotations and guidelines on suppressing demonic possession for reference.

Regarding magic suppression, Zhong Zemo's current shield is not strong enough, wasting its magic suppression performance; it is recommended to replace it.

If we decide to change it at the last minute, we won't be able to find a good forging book in a short time.

Jiang Heyi recalled his experience dealing with the puppets in the guild.

He always gets to the bottom of things.

"Do you have a suitable recipe for the Siren?"

"There are no magic suppressors, but there are certainly magic bans."

How do I obtain it?

“An exchange, but… even if your fiancée is little Ksha, the cost won’t be low.”

Upon hearing about his fiancée, Kesha wiggled and twisted happily to the side.

French fries involuntarily reminded me of baby maggots.

"I didn't expect that banishing magic would cost more than the Siren's half-body." A sigh escaped the covers. "What can I do?"

“Yes,” Zhong Zemo sighed as well.

Seeing that the boundary between reality and illusion was quite disappointing, the siren masters, being understanding, decided to offer some words of guidance.

The sales pitch was already prepared; it was basically similar to persuading a thoughtful guy who blindly spent more money to upgrade his computer to a higher spec.

"Potatoes, they can't lay eggs anyway, so here you go," the jailer said. "These props are meant to be used; they'll motivate you to hoard more."

The Siren Master chuckled helplessly. "You think you can come up with a second one?"

?

The second bottle of Star Sand was handed to Ksha.

Kesha, who had been twisting and turning, stopped. She looked at the Star Sand in her hand, and then at her kin who were staring intently at her.

"Wow, Potato, you care about me~~~"

The moment Jiang Heyi was tackled, the Star Sands flowed down the water and landed in the master's hand.

In the vast Fallen Star Royal Court, only Her Majesty the Queen has a considerable amount of Star Sand in her inventory, but the approval process is always very slow.

What's wrong with us today? Is it raining sand?

Is Khedrin okay? She's such a great partner, aren't you ready to have children yet?

Has the Sirens' education over the years been ineffective? The importance of passing on one's offspring needs to be further popularized!

[Rest in Peace] Armor unlocked.

Gold quality, not tradable.

This is a set of armor made from the remains of sea creatures, excluding weapons.

According to the siren, it possesses excellent defensive capabilities, affinity for water elements, and outstanding magic recovery abilities.

It's a favorite among mages who consume a lot of mana.

They will use this template to create a brand new shield for Zhong Zemo—although he can't use the magic regeneration speed, the water element affinity and defense are still very appealing.

After purchasing this template, Jiang Heyi, the Four Primal Bodies, and the Prison Soldier Brother can gradually replace their mismatched outfits with enough materials.

The siren obtained the Star Sand.

The boundary between the virtual and real worlds yielded new equipment, enhancing combat capabilities.

Jiang Heyi won the award.

A win-win-win situation!
Orange Tea asked cheerfully, "French Fries, you'll get new equipment in half a month in the game, what's wrong? Aren't you happy?"

Everyone else seems to be having a good time, so why aren't you?

French Fries pursed his lips.

Yes, everyone in the guild has improved their combat power again, isn't that great...?

But I always feel conflicted.

(End of this chapter)