In another world, Lu Mingfei is learning card making.

On the one hand, considering the housing problem of the two new residents, and on the other hand, considering the large space required for refining cards, Lu Mingfei decided to move as well.

After all, the room he had lived in since childhood, though large, was still just an ordinary apartment for a family of three. It was already difficult enough to fit the red-robed acolyte's professional "Thinker Array," let alone the space for Lu Mingfei's experimental site.

It would be better to buy a large villa in the suburbs, a place where he can build whatever he wants, and even place a permanent array diagram for the field card to be crafted.

"I could put it in the garage, but no, that wouldn't be very convenient with cars coming and going. It would be better to put it in the basement..." Lu Mingfei pondered the placement of his private space as he followed the red-robed monk through the gate of a steel factory.

After handing over all matters related to "networks" and "finance" to Su Enxi, who possessed the power of the "Heavenly Evolution" word, the red-robed acolyte did not remain idle. Instead, he chose to use the money from finance to invest in the real economy, preparing to research some machines with unique functions.

—Or, give Lu Mingfei some materials that can be used for card crafting.

"Although the cost of creating a magic card is quite cheap for a summoner—but cheap is relative." The red-robed acolyte led Lu Mingfei around the factory a few times.

The massive blast furnace was being opened under mechanical control, pouring molten metal into molds. Lu Mingfei couldn't understand the machinery the workers were using, but that didn't stop him from being awestruck by this pinnacle of human technology.

"For mid-level magic cards, such as Griffin Knight, the materials needed to craft it are undoubtedly minimal compared to actually training a qualified Griffin Knight. However, those materials themselves are actually very expensive..."

The red-robed monk took out a yellowish-brown gear pendant from his robes and handed it to Lu Mingfei.

"So I chose to set up a factory here—well, I know, ordinary materials from the real world can't actually be brought to Saint Marian."

"But if I don't set up a factory, the residue from the high-temperature experiments can't be cleaned up properly. I've set up a laboratory here that can produce so-called magical metals to cover some of the material consumption at St. Marian."

"This is a pendant made from smelted tarragon ore. It's one of the lab's first products, and we should be able to refine some things from it."

However, isn't tarragon ore just a material produced by tarragon slimes? Why return the favor by giving back materials produced by my magical sprite...?

Lu Mingfei stroked the not-so-smooth surface of the pendant and reached out to hug the red-robed monk.

Her metallic body naturally didn't have much of a 'feel' or 'curves,' but Lu Mingfei always felt a warmth in his palms.

"But, can that Mai Shiranui, the one with the virtue of wine, really be trusted?" The red-robed monk patted Lu Mingfei's head twice. "I always have a feeling they're hiding something from you..."

"I know, I can sense it too." Lu Mingfei nodded indifferently. "If they want to keep it a secret, then let them keep it a secret."

"I can't possibly become a mind reader and know all their thoughts—as long as it doesn't affect me, I'll let them do whatever they want."

"But they were, after all, once the devil's servants..." The red-robed acolyte's voice hesitated. "What if they really did harm you..."

Lu Mingfei smiled and patted her on the shoulder. "There's a saying I really like: 'If you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't doubt them.'"

"Although we haven't figured out the devil's purpose yet, in any case, since Mai Shutoku didn't kill me when she took me hostage, and they haven't made any unusual moves in the past two weeks, it means they won't betray us."

"Even if they were to do something, it would definitely be a rebellion at the behest of the devil. But the devil's goal isn't to kill me for a sacrifice, so my life is definitely safe."

"Moreover, I can summon Jing Shu back from the Mirror of Eternity at any time. Jing Shu's combat power is enough to crush them, so they probably won't do anything under the guillotine that could fall at any moment."

"...That's exactly what I'm worried about." Because she needed to walk in front of people, the red-robed acolyte didn't show the mechanical limbs behind her at this moment, but even without the aid of the limbs to express herself, Lu Mingfei could sense a certain unease in her:

"You saw what Jing Shu showed last time—her strength may be very powerful, but precisely because of this, the 'Mirror World' she faces is also overwhelmingly powerful."

"If she falls into a similar situation of being parasitized by the tree's children again, even if she can be recalled, how much of her strength will she be able to exert?"

Lu Mingfei fell into deep thought.

"Since you're so worried about her, should I call her back to check on her current condition?"

The red-robed monk hesitated for a moment, then shook his head.

The two did not argue about the matter further. The red-robed monk showed him around the factory and then sent him home.

Today is Sunday, and it will soon be time to return to St. Marian. Lu Mingfei showered and changed, holding the pendant in his palm.

Perhaps because it comes from materials recognized by the Comprehensive Network, the metal pendant, cast using a simple method, can have a Comprehensive Network page without Lu Mingfei having to spend any more Disaster Coins:

[Item: Simplified Holy Symbol of Om Messiah]

[Type: Metal Props/Jewelry/Pendants]

[Quality: White, Standard]

[Description: Crafted by a devout acolyte using high-grade metal, this is a symbol pointing to the [Om Messiah]. However, lacking response from the corresponding deity, it remains merely an ordinary artifact.]

[PS: From the wrath of the beasts, steel, protect us! —Om Messiah Prayer]

"The lack of feedback from the gods is actually a good thing..." Lu Mingfei stroked his chin, lost in thought.

At least until he could resolve the gaze of the "demon" upon him, Lu Mingfei had no intention of dealing with such bizarre and supernatural beings that exceeded his own limits. But what if this pendant could eliminate divine interference...?

What can such a simple holy emblem be transformed into using a transmutation array?

"Another mechanical priest? A great sage with knowledge of all kinds of circuits and energy? Seems rather useless..."

After tossing the pendant in his hand, Lu Mingfei suddenly had another inspiration:

"Wait a minute, an undocumented religion—whatever its form—wouldn't it have an 'affidavit army'? Holding a scripture in one hand and a sword in the other, a very classic and useful idea..."