Survival on the Internet: A Bizarre Start at Sea

"The vital signs of the 'Designated Mediator' Liliana Thea have been detected to be stable, and a high-level soul connection has been established with the newborn individual '???'."

"Detected... Su Zhisu, the 'successor' of 'Creator' Amadeus Thorne, has successfully assisted in completing the 'unfinished business' and has gained the approval of the 'Mediator'."

Overall assessment: Trial passed.

"The Guardian Agreement has been updated: A new highest-level authorized unit has been added—'Inheritor' Su Zhisu and the new individual '???'."

"Welcome to the 'Puppet Grip' Core Workshop, Your Excellency Su Zhisu, and Your Excellency '???'."

"Sir, please tell me your name."

After the mechanical sounds dissipated, the spacious core workshop fell into a brief silence.

Su Zhixu's gaze fell on the newborn individual beside him.

The newborn body, which looked slightly different from its own and possessed a youthful and innocent quality, was now looking down with its eyes slightly lowered, as if sensing every inch of the newborn body's texture, or perhaps pondering something.

"Name..." Su Zhisu murmured in his mind, "He is my clone, carrying Edgar Thorne's rebirth, and also flowing with my will."

Countless names flashed through my mind, but finally, a clear title settled on me.

"Thorne Sue".

Almost the instant Su Zhisu's thought crossed his mind, the newborn body slowly raised its head, a hint of understanding flashing in its clear eyes.

A clear and firm voice rang out in the alchemy workshop, carrying the unique clarity of new life: "Thorn Sue."

The mechanical voice of "Final Work" paused slightly, as if recording the name: "Lord Thorne Sue, recording complete."

Thorne Su pursed his lips slightly, turning his gaze to Su Zhisu, then sweeping over Liliana Thea, whose eyes were filled with relief and affection. He slowly explained, "Thorne is the surname of Master Amadeus Thorne and Edgar Thorne. This name is chosen to commemorate the master's legacy and Edgar Thorne's rebirth."

"Su is your surname, Lord Su Zhisu, to commemorate your contributions. Without you, there would be no 'me'."

As the words fell, Su Zhisu felt a slight stirring in his heart. A strange sense of connection became clearer, as if every emotion and thought of Thorne Su could be clearly transmitted into his mind. Without words, they could understand each other.

"I see."

Liliana Thea spoke softly, her eyes filled with even greater relief.

"If Master Amadeus were alive today, he would be very happy to see the lineage continue and his son be reborn."

Thorne Sue nodded slightly to Liliana Thea, his expression respectful: "Thank you, Liliana..."

"Thorne...we don't need to be like this between us..."

The mechanical voice of "[Final Work]" rang out again, breaking the warm atmosphere, yet carrying an undeniable air of rigor.

"Your Excellency Su Zhisu, Your Excellency Liliana Thea, and Your Excellency Thorne Su, as the highest authorized units of the 'Puppet Grip' core workshop, the three of you are authorized to go to the final core area of ​​the workshop."

"Core area?"

Su Zhisu raised an eyebrow, pondering, "It seems that this 'Puppet Grip' alchemy workshop is far more complex than I imagined. The real secrets must be hidden in the core area..."

"Yes."

The voice of "Final Work" remained completely calm: "The core area is the origin of the 'Puppet Grip' alchemy workshop. By controlling the core area, one can completely master and control the entire alchemy workshop."

"Including all the alchemy equipment, puppet guardians, energy circulation network, and all the experimental data left behind by the master."

A flicker of surprise crossed Liliana Thea's eyes, which quickly turned to understanding: "No wonder Master Amadeus sacrificed his life to protect that place; it turns out that's the core area..."

"Now that the trial has been passed, this alchemy workshop, which is in dire need of rebuilding, officially belongs to the highest authorized unit."

The voice of "Final Work" remained mechanical: "Please, Your Excellencies, discuss and determine the final ownership of the workshop."

As soon as she finished speaking, Liliana Thea spoke first, looking at Su Zhixu and Thorne Su, her tone sincere: "I am merely the 'Harmonizer' appointed by Master Amadeus to assist in completing the ritual, not the heir to this alchemy workshop."

"This workshop should rightfully belong to the successors of Master Thorne, which means you."

Su Zhisu remained silent for a moment, and the connection between him and Thorne Su surged in his mind again, their thoughts instantly coinciding.

"The ownership of the workshop shall be transferred to Thorne Sue."

Su Zhisu spoke slowly, his tone calm yet firm, "He has been reborn, and moreover, he is the son of Master Amadeus. It is most suitable for him to run this workshop."

Thorne Sue looked at Su Zhisu and Liliana Thea, a hint of warmth flashing in his eyes.

He then said to Su Zhisu and Liliana Thea, "Thank you. Everything I have is connected to you."

"The workshop belongs to me, but I grant Su Zhisu and Liliana Thea secondary privileges. They have the right to participate in all matters within the workshop and the allocation of resources. They have equal control with me."

Su Zhisu and Liliana Thea nodded and said in unison, "That's good."

[The final work] Record it immediately.

"Ownership confirmed: His Excellency Thorne Sue"

"Permissions allocation confirmed: Lord Thorne Su, highest privileges; Lord Su Zhisu, second-highest privileges; Lady Liliana Thea, second-highest privileges."

Su Zhisu understood: "Although the ownership is under Thorne Su's name, he is my clone. If he controls it, then I control it. In this way, it is both reasonable and compliant, and there will be no problem of confusion of authority."

Just then, a series of notification sounds from the integrated network suddenly rang in Su Zhisu's mind, breaking his thoughts.

Actually, this wasn't the first time it had sounded; these notification sounds had already appeared the moment Thorne Sue was successfully born.

[Network Notice]: It has been detected that player "Su" has successfully conceived a new clone. The clone has an independent soul and a complete body, which complies with the rules of the Network.

[Network Notice]: The player panel has been automatically loaded for the clone. Player "Su" will have two independent identities on the network. The clone panel can be viewed and managed by player "Su" at any time.

[Comprehensive Network Notification]: The clone was born relying on a top-tier life matrix (ancient marine iguana egg), and with the blessing of the alchemy ritual, its initial rank was greatly improved, and it gained additional special talents.

[Network Notification]: The original mark on the ancient marine iguana egg was detected. Due to the complete birth of the clone and the complete renewal of the life form, the mark has automatically disappeared.

[Network Notice]: Thorne Sue's personal panel has been updated.