The Art of Becoming a Car Mechanic

(Ron, Katy, Susan enter the device to watch the [Cyclone Rush Trinity] form, which for most viewers is equivalent to watching a television replay.)

(For Harry and the other Cosmic Knight, this replay is somewhat distorted.)

(But for viewers of the starting world who are new to the live streaming platform, this is undoubtedly related to Sui Zhizhen.)

(After all, existing users still need to spend 500 points to get a spot on the live streaming platform.)

(Points are earned through check-ins, live streams, and virtual gifts; there is no option to recharge.)

(Moreover, live streaming is a novelty in the starting world; even if Ron were picking his toes, viewers would still give him a disgusted look.)

(Therefore, it wasn't just wizards like Dumbledore who could vaguely discern the extraordinary nature of this scene; at that moment, they almost forgot to breathe, completely absorbed in it.)

(Even Ron, who couldn't discern any tricks, stared wide-eyed, afraid to blink.)

(But the atmosphere is completely different in the clubs.)

(Because they know more.)

(A halo of Starlight shimmered around Madison, and driven by the spiritual Lesser Universe —the foundation of the extraordinary power of the American Horror Story world—she captured everything about the three people in the scene.)

(But then more and more doubts arose.)

("It's strange, this earthen house really wants them to become stronger.")

("Aren't you afraid they might accidentally qualify for the World Cup?")

("You should know that, apart from Magneto and Susan Stone, none of them have the ability to survive a crisis during the World Cup.")

(Basil raises an eyebrow. "The answer will come soon.")

"This really is me!" Ron's eyes seemed to be shining, unable to stop themselves from scanning his [Future Body]. "Harry -like green eyes, dark red hair, a tall and straight figure—only my future self could be this perfect."

His talking seemed endless.

(Madison frowned; she didn't think the answer would come 'quickly' in this situation.)

Of the three, only Susan achieved two Dharma bodies—the past and the present.

As for Ron and Katy, there's only one.

They represent the future and the past, respectively.

Katy frowned, looking at her unremarkable self in her X-Men costume. "Why the past? Even if it's not the future, the present is fine too."

"Without focusing on the past and looking to the future, the present cannot take shape on its own," said Dr. Tsuchiya.

"What's with the Hoshikage Tsubasa?" Katy asked, puzzled.

The past and the future are both there, so why is there a void now?

"Now is the foundation of everything," Dr. Tsuchiya said. "Among the countless eras that can connect the past and the future, only Gō himself and Erik can do it."

"Alright, you should go find the Da Shen now."

"If it's late, he won't have time to receive you."

"You all probably know what's going to happen next."

"Teacher Tieshin will take Lie to the Da Shen Research Institute."

"I always felt that Dr. Tsuchiya was plotting something, something related to Dr. Ogami, something related to us," Katy said.

They did not go to the Da Shen Research Institute immediately.

After all, time only takes a moment.

The most important thing now is to figure out Dr. Tsuchiya and his group's intentions.

"I don't think they have any bad intentions," Magneto said. "Even if they did, not to mention the [Rule Component], even the [Black Hole Engine] would be a rare treasure in other worlds. Not to mention the most precious treasure, the [Soul Fragment]."

"The worst thing they could do is to cut off our hopes of participating in the World Cup."

"But I think it's unlikely."

"Judging from the fact that I learned the [Trinity] secret technique and gained immortality so that I could survive even in the World Cup."

"Perhaps they have changed their minds because of our performance."

"They tend to cover for us."

Katy shook her head. "They might treat you and Susan that way."

"But Ron and I are just ordinary Beyonder."

Will transplanting too many [Rule Component] affect our speed?

"It might be good for our future, such as enhancing our potential, but it won't be good for the present, for the upcoming challenge."

(Madison sneered, "Who do you think you are? Without Basil's behind-the-scenes manipulation, you wouldn't even be Beyonder.")

As Mutants, Katy has lived through the Mutants apocalypse for so long and witnessed so much betrayal and treachery, which inevitably makes her more cunning.

Ron, however, was different.

"Hey, just go ask." He waved his hand casually, "The Dr. Ogami doesn't seem like such a sinister person."

"Insidious? Are you implying that I'm insidious?" Katy narrowed her eyes, looking at her half-brother.

Ron took a step back, speechless.

(Ginny scoffed, "Like she's seeing her mother, all because of a tiny little girl.")

"He meant that the Dr. Ogami is used to being straightforward," Susan said, trying to smooth things over.

Of the four, she was the only one who preferred to go directly to the Da Shen's Research Institute.

She didn't want to delay for too long.

Let's go.

"No matter how long we discuss this here, can we really reject the idea of implanting 'Rule Component'?"

"This is what we wanted."

"Our careers as drivers are too short, and we need to do everything we can to catch up with the pioneers."

Katy was silent for a moment, then said, "Let's go."

One second later.

"You've finally arrived." In the Da Shen's office, the Da Shen, sitting in a swivel chair, turned around.

A hand with distinct knuckles swept across the table, and three motors appeared.

"[The Milky Way]!" Ron recognized it at a glance.

Katy, increasingly certain that Dr. Ogami and Dr. Tsuchiya were connected, frowned. "You recommend that we both choose [The Milky Way]?"

After learning the secret techniques of "Five Souls United" and "Trinity", they can all have additional "Rule Component" implanted.

Erik can implant two more [Future Body], excluding those currently being manufactured and those that need to be left idle for this purpose.

There are two Ron.

Susan is five.

She is three.

No, to be precise, the "one" in the extra number implanted by her, Ron, and Susan should be considered a group.

The "Three Lives Body" can be directly implanted with a set of parts.

If you think about it this way, it's a bit of a shame that the "Present Body" doesn't allow the driver to implant an extra set of "Rule Component".

If Susan, like Hoshikage Tsubasa, achieves both a "Past Body" and a "Future Body," then she can implant four additional rule components, or two sets of Rule Component.

In summary, even for the least number of Ron, the number of additional parts that can be implanted is one plus one set.

Why is "[Milky Way]" always added? What's so special about it?

The "[Galaxy]" designation best describes a car that excels at everything and has no weaknesses.

The words of the Dr. Ogami instantly flashed into Katy's mind.

Considering the quantity on the table, and the true nature of the part that Magneto is about to be created.

All of the above thoughts were considered in less than a second in the outside world.

"The universe!" Katy blurted out.

"Yes, it's the [Cosmic Rule]," Dr. Ogami nodded. "Besides the car maker, only an all-around racer like Lie can adapt to these rules."

"A wheelwright?" Susan an eyebrow.

"If you unfortunately make it to the World Cup, the key to survival for car makers lies in abandoning your racing career at the crucial moment." Dr. Ogami held up one of the [Galaxy] motors.

"At a crucial moment?" Ron pressed.

His eyes lit up. A wheelwright, how cool! He'd become the Ollivander of this world.

"Harry, this isn't just any Ron; it's Ron Ollivander, a wheelwright!"

Such a scene had already appeared in his mind.

"The tide of fate has turned against you, your Soul of the Car has been utterly destroyed, and you are on the verge of death," said Dr. Ogami.

"Can the universe, which encompasses everything, also embrace our new life?" Susan exclaimed, "Our car's spirit..."

"It will never exist again." Dr. Ogami crossed his hands under his nose. "Are you really ready to give up your careers as racers for a moment of impulse? From now on, you can only watch others race on the track."

"Don't car makers have their own car spirit?" Ron pressed.

The Dr. Ogami:

Are you so eager to become a wheelwright, you beast?

Your Soul of the Car is crying!

"No." Dr. Ogami took a deep breath and tried to keep his mind calm. "Our car's spirit is the universe itself, encompassing everything and embracing all."

Ron: Cosmic Knight!

The red-haired boy's body kept approaching, his breathing became heavier, and his eyes blinked rapidly, causing the Da Shen to stand up involuntarily. "Ron, what are you doing?"

"Actually, what I just said wasn't entirely accurate. You guys can still enjoy driving."

"The Eternity characters all keep their old cars."

"For example, the Ryū's Triangle Arrow."

"It has actually been restored; it's a bear skin torn off during the fight between the Ryū and the bear."

"You just need to be with them—"

"My darling~" Ron's hand reached for the [Galaxy] on the table.

("My precious, what Gollum?" Zoe, who had read Lord of the Rings, shuddered.)

"Pretend you didn't hear what I said before." The Da Shen coughed and sat down again.

"I suggest you don't get it implanted yet."

"You'd better first choose the right combination of Rule Component that are compatible with the [Three Lives Body]."

"That's why there are only three here," Ron said, looking at Magneto. "Because he doesn't need them for the time being?"

The Dr. Ogami shook his head. "There is no temporary."

"With his complete 'Three Lives Body' ability, he has no need for it at all."

"Even if it is useful, the Proto-Universe I created is still superior to the [Milky Way]."

"[Rule Component] also have different levels of quality and grade."

"I see." Ron was only downcast for a moment, but soon he approached with a shy smile. "Um... Doctor, could you give me a recommendation?"

His [Future Body] was also approaching at the same time.

"Is this you?" The Dr. Ogami raised an eyebrow, a flash of light appearing in his pink monocle. "It seems you always have unrealistic fantasies about yourself, to the point that they become reality."

"[Mewtwo], that's it."

"What [Mewtwo]?" Ron didn't care about being embarrassed or annoyed.

"How did the 'Off-Road Homerun' become the 'Dream Homerun'?" Dr. Ogami did not give a direct answer.

"I know," Susan raised her hand. "I heard it from Hoshiba Hoshikage Aoi Gō's Mother when I was playing the role."

"Seven terrifying legends circulate in Gō Hao's school, including the claim that people hear the sound of racing car engines in the school corridors late at night."

"Gō, Lie, and Chizuko believe that someone is racing cars late at night. In order to solve this mystery on campus, they come to the school late at night to compete with the race car."

"It turned out that there really were ghosts at the school."

"Chizuko was possessed by a ghost, and the race car transformed into the Vanguard."

"They were so frightened that they fainted, thinking it was just a dream."

"But the next day they discovered that Chizuko's 'Off-Road Homerun' really turned into the white avant-garde from his dream."

"So it was named the Dream Homerun."

"Does that mean my car can summon ghosts in the future?!" Ron exclaimed excitedly. "Since Lie and Ryū are afraid of ghosts, wouldn't I be their natural enemy?!"

He immediately thought of the alternate world that Basil had taken Hermione to.

"Harry, I am no longer the ordinary Ron. Before you stands the Pale Death God Ron!"

He immediately started daydreaming again.

"[The rules of the soul]." The Dr. Ogami did not answer directly, "In the earliest era, before the Artificial Reincarnation System was established, there were lingering ghosts on this Dadi."

"They rarely show themselves in front of living people."

"This set of batteries."

A set of batteries, seemingly carved from white marble, appeared in the hands of the Dr. Ogami.

"That is, [Mewtwo]."

"It possesses the ability to become a spirit and suppress other spirits."

"In a race, it can make the car ignore most of the negative environment and suppress the surrounding car spirits."

"If you used it on yourself, it would indeed scare Lie Ryū."

"But I advise against easily frightening the Ryū."

"Teacher Tieshin once did this."

"But the result was that he was severely beaten by Ryū."

"What else?" Ron looked expectantly at the Dr. Ogami's free hand. "Can't we have a group? Besides [Mewtwo], what else?"

"That's all." The Dr. Ogami shrugged. "A group might have one, or it might have several."

"You happen to be one of only two."

"How could this be!" Ron exclaimed.

He looked like he was about to cry.

"What about me?" Katy noticed the Dr. Ogami's gaze shift and reluctantly made her Past Body, who looked like she was in her X-Men days, appear.

"Wait a minute," Ron suddenly perked up, a smile creeping onto his face, "Our avatars aren't afterimages. Does that mean we're stronger Erik in terms of individual mass?"

The Dr. Ogami shook his head, "The more powerful the Dharma body, the harder it is to manifest."

The Ron could not be restarted.

"That's why I used to have a bit of a blur below the neck?" Susan said, twirling her hair with a touch of Versailles.

This is just a cover-up!

She wasn't actually in Versailles.

She was just trying to cover up the fact that her breasts and hips were rather ordinary in size in the past.

He deliberately used the control power that was combined with his Present Body to manipulate the Past Body into becoming intangible.

Katy squinted, her gaze fixed on the blurred areas that Susan was trying to conceal. "They look much bigger than when I first met you."