"Though it appeared to use the limbs of multiple magical creatures and possessed several cores, the other cores had actually undergone 'demotion,' with only one part designated as the main body."
"Therefore, it did not violate the fundamental rules of the Magic Spirit Transmutation Method."
"In that case, as long as I similarly 'demote' the [Shield Turtle Jade], I should be able to roughly reduce the occurrence of conflicts."
After confirming this, Dark conducted detailed research and made records on the method of "demotion."
Afterward, he set down his pen and picked up a wooden carving to practice sculpting, soothing his nerves in the process.
That night, he carved a total of three pieces of armament, but did not perform Armed Transmutation.
This time, he intended to accumulate enough materials before transmuting them all at once.
The following day was Sunday.
With a clear purpose in mind, Dark entered Traveler Street, gathered the Magic Potion ingredients needed for "demotion," and then returned to Uncle Simmons's tavern.
Simmons was lying in a rocking chair at the tavern entrance, basking in the sun. He looked to be in good spirits.
Dark got straight to the point and directly explained why he had come.
But Simmons instead asked, "You came by yesterday too?"
Dark merely nodded. "Yes."
"Alright." Simmons pushed himself up from the rocking chair and beckoned to him. "Come inside with me."
"Looks like my luck is pretty good today." Dark could not help but smile.
Sure enough.
When Dark emerged from the tavern again, he had an additional bottle of magic wine in his hand.
And he had paid only 100 credits!
Knowing that he had gotten an enormous bargain, Dark naturally thanked Uncle Simmons. But Simmons merely waved a hand, urging him to leave quickly if he had nothing