The Artifact Forger from the Beginning of Collapse

Hiding behind the cover, Chen Li could only see countless illusory roses falling with the silver light.

Peeking out again, all that remained in the ruins was Silver Branch, leaning on his spear.

Those large Honkai Beasts had long since turned into Honkai energy upon their death, dissipating without a trace.

"Are you alright?" After the battle ended, Yinzhi came forward and asked with concern.

"Ah, it's nothing. Yinzhi, thank you for your help this time," Chen Li said sincerely.

“No need for such formalities. This is our duty as knights, and it is what I should do in the name of honor and courtesy. It is my honor to be able to lend you a hand. Destroying these beasts and those who control them is a noble thing.” Silver Branch said with a smile.

"Emmm, although it's a little embarrassing to say this, I still have to say that I might need your help in the future. But don't worry, even if this body is very real, it's just a projection. However, I really don't have any reward to offer right now..." Chen Li said somewhat embarrassedly.

It can make you feel guilty if you keep bothering honest people.

"No need to be so polite. If you encounter any trouble, please let me know, and I will protect your safety. Don't worry about the reward. It's fortunate that you can be trained without experiencing danger." Yinzhi shook her head.

"How can that be? Let me think about what kind of wondrous artifact would suit you?" Chen Li stroked his chin, deep in thought.

"There really is no need for this..."

"How about a rose that never fades and can scatter countless petals?" Chen Li asked.

Compared to pale justice, a strange object with a special purpose, a rose is not a big problem.

The only problem is that Chen Li needs to find suitable materials.

"...It seems I can't refuse my dear friend's kind offer." Yinzhi admitted that Chen Li's words were indeed very tempting.

“However, since what is summoned is only a real projection, even if I forge a Curious Object, I won’t have the chance to give it to you immediately. I will need to go to your world myself. So please make your appropriate request to me first. This is the price for using a Curious Object,” Chen Li said.

Pale Justice summons a projection. When the Silver Branch disappears, the projection is canceled directly instead of being sent back to the Collapse Iron World. So don't try to use this method to mail the artifact there.

However, the Miracle System has no shortage of miracles, so Chen Li is not worried that he will not be able to reach the world of Silver Branch.

Not to mention that the Honkai world and the Honkai Iron world are based on the same worldview...

Aren't star stones, these time crystals, used for traveling between worlds?

Professional counterpart!

"Well, how about this... help me spread the name of the pure and beautiful goddess Idrila to 30 people?" Although Yinzhi didn't really need Chen Li's thanks, she knew that this was the price Chen Li had to pay.

Therefore, Yinzhi chose the option that would least affect Chen Li's request.

"No problem." Chen Li nodded.

Chen Li knew this would be the outcome!

However, knowing that the pure knight Silverbranch wouldn't make any excessive demands, and that he might summon Silverbranch again in the future, Chen Li decided to use a rose that would never wither and could scatter countless petals as a "series reward".

Don't ask, I'm just embarrassed to.

Although this chat was a bit rushed, there really wasn't much to say at the moment.

Because Chen Li was busy collecting all the spoils of war under Yin Zhi's protection.

These are all top-quality forging materials.

As Chen Li threw all the materials into his backpack and prepared to run away, he also saw Yin Zhi's figure gradually disappear.

"Huh? What's this?" Chen Li saw a card flying towards him from where the silver branch had disappeared.

[The Pure Knight's Training]: Once the summoned knight approves, you will receive a special training certificate. After completing "The Knight's Training" to unlock the use of the special training certificate, you can use it to conduct combat training with the knight's projection in the training room. Upon completion of the training, you will receive "The Knight's Gift".

"There's such a thing? This strange object even has a hidden effect. And Silver Branch is truly a good brother! Next, we need to find a place with people. Then we'll spread Idrila's fame."

"Ahem, do you acknowledge that the pure and beautiful goddess Idrila is unparalleled in beauty?" Chen Li had rehearsed beforehand.

"So... who is Idrisla? Can you introduce me to her?" A pleasant voice rang in Chen Li's ears.

Chen Li subconsciously turned his head.

As a gust of wind swept across the ruins, Chen Li saw the girl standing quietly on the ruins behind him.

She stood gracefully amidst the ruins, her hair fluttering in the breeze, sunlight filtering through it and casting dappled patterns that were dazzling.

...dazzled by the sunlight.

"Looks like the plan worked... Hi, let me formally introduce myself, my name is Alicia." The pink-clad beauty said, then quietly looked directly into Chen Li's eyes, as if trying to read some other information from them.

“You can call me…outsider.” Chen Li, who was completely caught off guard by this situation, realized that the other party wanted to “ask for a name”.

"My real name, my real name." Alicia placed her hand on Chen Li's shoulder and looked directly into his eyes.

"...Chen Li."

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Chapter 8 I want to be a 100% participation rate artifact blacksmith!

"Chen Li, Chen Li, you seem quite interested in the materials left behind after these Honkai Beasts died, right?"

"Ah."

"Do you need my help?"

"No need. Just keep an eye out for the Honkai Beasts and zombies in this city. Thank you."

"No trouble at all. Chen Li, Chen Li, you just introduced yourself as a stranger, right?"

“That’s right, a stranger wandering between different worlds, and also a blacksmith. If you have the right materials, I might be able to craft items for you. But miracles don’t come for free; I’ll charge you a fee.” Chen Li chatted with Alicia while collecting the materials dropped by the Honkai Beasts Alicia had killed.

While drawing away the vast majority of Honkai Beasts, Alicia also killed a large number of Destruction Beasts.

Chen Li had already figured out how to introduce himself before forging the artifact.

Simply concealing information is not advisable; one must have value to others to attract investment.

Alicia seemed to have a very high interest in Chen Li, and she kept asking him questions all the way.

Although Chen Li was initially wary of Alicia, he couldn't withstand her relentless offensive.

What evil intentions could Alicia, this innocent girl who does whatever she pleases, lives freely, and embraces each day with sincerity and enthusiasm, possibly have?

But the moth that chases the flame will.

Therefore, Chen Li did not fully reveal his situation, but only gave some necessary information.

"Will you craft something for me? I also want a rose that never withers and can scatter countless petals at any time!" Alicia said, raising her hand.

"Hmm, if you really want something special, I wouldn't recommend you get a rose," Chen Li said.

"Sigh, why? Don't you think that an everlasting rose and a beautiful girl are a perfect match?"

“Because this can’t create miracles, I’ll charge more,” Chen Li said.

"Miracle?"

"Yes, in the vast sea of ​​people, I came to this world and fell into the body of the exact Herrscher at the exact time. Isn't that a miracle? I pursue miracles and only forge miracles."

In layman's terms, it means forging roses for Alicia, but not crystals.

"Hmm...is that how you understand it?"

"So I suggest that if you've collected enough materials, don't rush. For the sake of our friendship in fighting side by side, I'll help you forge a unique artifact that's best suited for you," Chen Li said.

For the sake of our friendship—that Alicia didn't steal my Herrscher of the Void's head...

"Thank you so much!" Alicia seemed very happy about Chen Li's special care.

People often assume that the overly enthusiastic Alicia is always up to no good.

But when you cut open this pink outer layer, you'll find that it's still pink inside.

The reason Chen Li was willing to forge a rare artifact for Alicia was not only because she helped him kill a Honkai Beast and gave him the materials, and because Alicia, who had no bad intentions, was the most suitable person for Chen Li to contact in this "adventure" world, but also because he wanted to gain more "miracles".

Simply holding a rare object in your hand won't produce miracles.

After Chen Li gives the right rare item to the right person, that person can use the item to create miracles and obtain the Miracle Crystal.

This is also the most common way to obtain Miracle Crystals in the "Wondercraft Guide".

How can you expect a blacksmith to fight to the death and create miracles?

Now that we have such a convenient thing as a wonder, of course we should give it to others and let them create miracles!

A qualified blacksmith can achieve a 100% participation rate in raids even without leaving home!

This is the true significance of the profession of artifact blacksmith.

Otherwise, if Chen Li always has to create miracles himself, what's the difference between this system and a miracle system that hasn't been "forged"?

However, although this matter is simple to explain, if the strange object is entrusted to the wrong person, it will naturally lead to a great disaster.

Just like the Miracle System of the past.

Therefore, in the process of the artifact blacksmith obtaining the power of miracles, forging artifacts is not the most difficult part; the most difficult part is choosing the right user for them.

However, both Silver Branch and Alicia are trustworthy people.