Ironclad: How can hand-crafted knight belts not be considered genius?

Foreword (some words from the author):

(This book is slow-paced and not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel. Some of the setup will take a while. If you're looking for mindless, action-packed fun, then turn left and leave.)

I suggest skipping directly to chapter 34 and onwards. The author will rewrite the illogical plot points in the earlier chapters, which will likely affect the reading experience.

This book was written by me when I was bored after reading many fanfictions about Red Persimmons' Knights, and I suddenly had a sudden inspiration.

Although the inspiration came suddenly, after about six months of drafting and revision, the main storyline and outline of the book have been roughly determined. The book is initially estimated to have about 300 chapters (it may be more), so feel free to follow along, there's plenty to read.

As for the content of this book...

The female lead is yet to be determined. The protagonist will have his own faction. Also, since the belt was handcrafted by the protagonist, other characters besides the protagonist will also obtain the knight's belt. Everyone can speculate and look forward to it.

Also, some seemingly illogical parts in this book may be foreshadowing, so please be gentle with your criticisms. (˶￣᷄ ⁻̫ ￣᷅˵)

Finally—[Brain Preservation Station]

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"Ha~ Ah—~"

Jiang Ning raised his hands and stretched them forcefully, then slumped into the swivel chair at his workstation, his dark eyes filled with endless exhaustion.

"Finally... I finished within the allotted time..."

Jiang Ning sat up, checked the work documents he had spent a week completing one last time, copied them to a USB drive with satisfaction, and happily tossed the USB drive in his hand.

At this moment, Jiang Ning was like a victorious general who had just wiped out the enemy army.

The triumphant general is now preparing to return to his secluded abode and treat himself to a McDonald's deluxe single meal.

They could just pack up and go.

Jiang Ning carefully put the USB drive back into his pocket, shook it to make sure it wouldn't fall out, then put his hands in his pockets and walked towards the company gate.

The dark company corridor was deserted; you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

Jiang Ning strolled through the area, still taking his time.

He had walked this road hundreds of times, and his frequent overtime work and late nights made him extremely familiar with it.

I left the company gate.

The biting cold wind blew across Jiang Ning's cheeks, stinging as if it were a razor blade.

Jiang Ning couldn't help but shiver, pulling her thick 100% polyester clothes even closer to her body, as if that would make her a little warmer.

Why not buy a wool sweater or a down jacket?

That's expensive, buddy. It's really unbearable for working-class people with their meager wages.

100% polyester fiber, three pieces for fifty yuan, plus socks.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile helplessly.

If I had imagined back in high school that I would have such a miserable life, I would probably have slapped myself twice.

How can you live such a pathetic life?! Didn't you say you were going to be the protagonist of your own life?!

Unfortunately, reality doesn't respond to a young person's passion.

He strode quickly toward his apartment building.

Fortunately, my home is not far from the company, only two streets away.

The allure of Mai Dang Dang's deluxe meal set tempted Jiang Ning to quicken his pace.

The young man, absorbed in his own world, was completely unaware of the sudden stroke of luck that appeared around the corner.

"Beep—!!!"

The piercing yet drawn-out horn blare was the last sound the world gave Jiang Ning before he lost consciousness.

Then came complete darkness and an endless feeling of falling.

………………

After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Ning opened his eyes again, only to find complete darkness before him.

No, to be precise, it was nothingness, because Jiang Ning found himself standing in the void.

"?! Dude, is this some kind of midnight nightmare?! Am I hallucinating from working too much overtime?!"

Jiang Ning knelt on the ground and groped around, trying to find the floor.

Floor did not respond to him.

Completely bewildered, Jiang Ning collapsed to the ground and closed his eyes resignedly.

"Take my worthless life if you want it, Death Brother."

"Could you please say a few nice words to the people below so that I can be reborn into a wealthy family in my next life? ...Not too wealthy, just middle-class is fine... Of course, it would be even better if the character model looked good... And it would be best if I had a perfect little sister who would follow me around calling me 'brother' all day long... Hehe..."

Jiang Ning babbled on about his demands, completely ignoring whether anyone was listening.

"I'm not the Grim Reaper, and I don't have the ability to grant your outrageous requests."

A mechanical, electronically synthesized voice suddenly rang out, echoing in the void.

Jiang Ning suddenly learned to use his waist to generate power and stood up with a somersault.

"Who?! Who's speaking?!"

The synthesized mechanical voice sounded again.

"In the language of your world, you can call me a god."

Jiang Ning was taken aback upon hearing this, then knelt down and bowed three times devoutly towards the unknown darkness.

"Thank you, Brother Dayun, for giving me the opportunity to defy fate. I will never forget your great kindness..."

This scene left the so-called "god" speechless, and he even wondered if he had found a brain-dead person.

Jiang Ning slowly got up and dusted off non-existent dust.

"Alright, system brother, take me to another world full of beautiful girls. I'm ready to be a hero and save the world."

The "gods" were speechless once again.

"There's nothing we can do."

"?"

"So what can you do?"

Jiang Ning asked somewhat uncertainly.

"I should... still be alive, right?"

"That's acceptable."

The system replied.

"I chose you because I feel that you are very similar to me. In our dimension where [gods] exist, we also need to go to get off work every day, just like humans."

"My life among the gods is not satisfactory either. Several 'callers' have been chosen, but none of them have met the standards for divine advancement. This is the last time we will select 'callers'."

"To be honest, I've already given up, but I think it wouldn't hurt to give this last chance to help other miserable and insignificant people like me experience a new life."

Tonight, two miserable souls embrace each other. (Just kidding.)

Jiang Ning almost lost her little pearl.

"Bro, where are you? Come out and give me a hug."

"Get lost, I'm not giving it to you."

"Tch, ruining the mood."

Jiang Ning scratched the back of his head and spoke again into the darkness.

"So how do you plan to resurrect me?"

"To be precise, it's not a resurrection."

"The deity" spoke up to correct him.

"It's [time travel]."

"You can choose a worldview that you are familiar with, and then I will send you there."

"Although I don't have the authority to teleport you to a specific location, and I can't be sure which corner of that world you'll end up in, I can still give you a cheat code."

Jiang Ning's eyes lit up.

"That's enough, brother. I'm very satisfied."

Jiang Ning lowered his head and thought for a moment.

"Is the game world okay?"

"Can."

After receiving a definite answer, Jiang Ning made a decisive move.

Honkai Impact: Star Railway!

A mechanical gear turning sounded, and after a moment the god spoke again.

"Alright, I've already arranged your cheat code."

Jiang Ning raised an eyebrow.

"No, I haven't decided what kind of cheat system I want yet."

"You had no choice, or more accurately, I had no choice."

"You know, poor working people have no choice."

"But I will try my best to choose the most suitable one for you, to ensure you have the best experience."

Jiang Ning felt the same way.

I misunderstood you, bro, sorry...

"Are you ready? The time travel is about to begin."

Jiang Ning felt the darkness around him suddenly recede, and a bright white light almost blinded his eyes.

Genshin Impact—Activate!! (Just kidding)

When Jiang Ning regained his sight, he saw a space capsule made of a bright, unidentified alloy and various high-end-looking laser curtains.

"Holy crap, could it be? Could it be...?"

Jiang Ning touched and looked around.

After repeatedly checking, he realized where he was.

Gold dropped! I just transmigrated and found myself at the Black Tower Space Station!!

At this moment, Jiang Ning just wanted to raise his arms and shout.

Is there anywhere safer than the Black Tower space station?

The next moment, disaster struck—the red alarm in the corner suddenly emitted a piercing siren.

[Warning! Warning! The space station has been invaded by the antimatter army! All personnel, please be on your safety!!]

[Warning! Warning! The space station has been invaded by the antimatter army! All personnel, please be on your safety!!]

The repeated alarms and flashing red warning lights foreshadowed the crisis currently facing the Black Tower space station.

Not a buddy?

Jiang Ning suddenly remembered that the game's storyline did indeed begin with a legion invasion.

Six hundred and sixty-six, joy turns to sorrow.

It just so happens that we stumbled upon the safest place at the most unsafe time.

Jiang Ning shouted in his heart.

"That god!"

Bro! Where's the cheat code you were talking about?! Help!!!

A mechanical, electronically synthesized voice immediately sounded in my mind.

"What's the rush? I'm right here."

As soon as he finished speaking, a huge blue screen filled Jiang Ning's mind.