"Generalist"

3: Every three minutes, this mask will drain the wearer's life force.

"Once the mask's life force drops to a certain limit, it will draw life force from creatures within a five-kilometer radius to replenish itself."

"The rate at which this mask's life force decreases depends on the frequency of use. If left unused, it can last up to seven days. If used frequently and its life force cannot be replenished from the wearer, it can only last for three-quarters of an hour."

"This mask possesses a living quality; even when in use, it must be closely monitored, otherwise it will attack the wearer and his companions."

"This mask craves a complete body; it will Temptation the wearer and those around them to gradually replace their bodies with mechanical creations."

Those who Temptation by it will not have their life force drained by it, nor will they be attacked by it.

4: The method of sealing it is to put it to Slumber, and then replenish its life force every once in a while, the specific time depending on how it is used;

"It can be persuaded."

Sealed Artifact that can be persuaded, possessing the characteristics of a living being? After hearing Franca's account, Lumian reached out his right hand towards the "Mystery’s Face" she was holding.

During this process, he had already activated the Residual Aura of the "Blood Emperor" in his palm, which also revealed the seal of the "Underworld Daoist" and the Pitch-Black and terrifying Pinhole.

On the mechanical mask that only showed the left half of the face, the springs, clockwork, rivets, Gears, and Parts suddenly appeared to lose their elasticity and gradually stretch out.

It's like a snarling puppy quickly lying down, paws in the air, belly exposed.

Lumian rubbed his fingers together a couple of times and said with a smile, "You can certainly be persuaded."

Just then, Ludwig came closer, staring longingly at the "Mystery’s Face," and asked, "Can I eat it?"

The question isn't whether the mechanical mask is edible, but whether the person himself is edible.

On the "Mystery’s Face," springs, clockwork, Gears, and bearings all tightened with a whoosh, making the sound of Machine starting up.

"No," Lumian answered Ludwig's question.

After becoming a "Sea Monster," Ludwig seems to be able to directly consume Beyonder Characteristic and Mystical Item, and then use the corresponding power in some way.

He won't Loss of Control because of this, but he will accumulate madness and cravings.

Disappointed, Ludwig pulled out a lollipop and tried to soothe his soul with the sweet treat.

"Being persuaded means being able to reason. Isn't sleeping every day a normal lifestyle?" Lumian smiled and withdrew his finger. "It won't be long before Anthony becomes Sequence 4 ' Marionettist.' Then, if the child doesn't want to sleep, we'll 'hypnotize' it to sleep. Children who don't sleep will be eaten by Ludwig."

As for the requirement to replenish his vitality regularly, Lumian found it easy to solve—he now takes Ludwig out to sea for a hearty meal every day.

After confirming that the "Mystery’s Face" had soothed itself to sleep, Franca handed the Level 1 Sealed Artifact to Jenna:

You're in charge of keeping it safe; whoever needs it can use it.

Jenna didn't refuse. As she placed the "Mystery’s Face" into the "Traveler’s Bag," she thoughtfully said, "I know which Pathway Julian should take."

"Which one?" Franca vaguely guessed the answer.

Jenna sighed and said, "' Generalist '."

She began to explain earnestly, seemingly trying to convince herself:

"The ' Generalist ' mainly acquires scientific knowledge and improves memory, intelligence, and logical abilities. Unlike ' Mystery Pryer ' and many other Pathway, they are not highly spiritual and do not see things they should see or hear things they should not hear. They do not attract Calamity and are relatively safe in daily life."

"Moreover, Julian is a skilled worker who likes machinery. With another month or two of additional knowledge, he should be able to fully digest the Potion. The subsequent ' Archaeologist ' is equally simple. We can find some low-risk ruins for him to explore, provide him with selected historical artifacts and corresponding documents, and guide him in his research."

"In this way, coupled with the premise that the Apocalypse is approaching, he can become Sequence 7 ' Appraiser ' in a short period of time. Although the ' Appraiser ' is not strong, he can identify Mystical Item and avoid the risks of using the corresponding items to the greatest extent. At that time, by giving him Sequence 5 level Sealed Artifact, he can have basic self-protection ability, which is equivalent to a quick-to-become Sequence 5 Beyonder.

"In addition, the Low-Sequence Beyonder Characteristic and Potion Formula I obtained at the ' Moses Ascetic Order ' this time, apart from those from the ' Warlock ' Pathway, were mostly from the ' Generalist ' Pathway."

There is no shortage of materials and recipes.

"Thinking about it this way, the ' Generalist ' Pathway is indeed the most suitable. It can effectively utilize external resources without engaging in reckless archaeology, and it also avoids getting too deeply involved in the Mysticism World." Franca agreed with Jenna's statement.

Lumian then said to Jenna, "Then you can revise your previous plan. The key is how to naturally and reasonably get your brother to come into contact with and choose the ' Generalist '."

"Hmm." Jenna nodded seriously.

Thursday afternoon, Trier North Train Station.

Julian, Gray-Blue Worker Uniform, wearing a Flat Cap, and carrying a suitcase, stood in the crowded aisle of the second-class carriage, slowly moving forward to the Whistle.

Standing nearly 1.75 meters tall with Linen-Colored hair and regular features, he gained much more confidence in his technical abilities after six months of exchange and learning. His entire demeanor and bearing exuded an air of confidence and ambition.

He felt that he would soon be given important responsibilities, receive promotions in rank and salary, and before long become the kind of senior worker who could mentor Apprentice.

With the salary increase, they could move away from Rue Pasteur to a better neighborhood, and Celia wouldn't have to work part-time anymore, allowing her to focus on studying drama... Thinking of the bright Future, Julian stood tall and walked each step with great steadiness.

As the crowd surged forward, Julian exited the Steam train and the relatively clean and tidy platform, entered the northern train station, and passed through the level gate.

He looked around, searching for his sister who had promised to come and pick him up.

As he searched, he noticed that many travelers were subconsciously looking towards one corner, lingering with their gaze, and some even walked towards that spot.

Julian was curious, but he didn't go to watch the spectacle.

The most important thing right now is to reunite with Celia!

After walking several more steps, he finally spotted a familiar figure.

That's the person everyone's eyes are on.

Julian noticed that his sister, Celia Bello, had darkened her Linen-Colored hair considerably. Her hair was styled in a simple bun, and her face, though unadorned, looked fresh and clean, like Flowers just washed by rain.

Celia seems to have become even more beautiful, more beautiful than her mother in her younger photos... Julian quickly squeezed Past, blocking a man who was trying to flirt with his sister behind him.

"Welcome home!" Jenna gave her brother a hug.

At the same time, she began to complain in her heart:

It would be really inconvenient for Witch to go out without concealing her appearance. Even if she uses "Lie" to adjust her features and become more like her former self, and she also tones down her Charm, she's still eye-catching, just not as exaggeratedly so...

"Let's go." Julian glanced at the enthusiastic men around them, then protected his sister and quickly left the northern train station.

Jenna pointed to the double-decker Public Carriage:

"This bus is already full, let's wait for the next one."

Julian looked around and pointed to the Hired Carriage lane. "Let's take that back. I've saved up some money during this time."

He had thought his thrifty sister would object and he would need to persuade her, but to his surprise, Jenna immediately nodded in agreement.

Julian suddenly realized that his sister must have changed quite a bit in the past six months.

Once they were seated in the two-wheeled, two- Hired Carriage, Jenna asked with a smile, "How did your studies go this time? The details in your previous letter weren't very clear."

Julian instinctively straightened his back:

"I think I'm about at the same level as my previous Master."

He went on to explain many technical details, but Jenna couldn't understand them.

Jenna complimented her a few times, then said, "I knew a very outstanding technical expert before. She said she was a technical expert. I don't know much about technology, but she was really amazing when she repaired Machine. I was impressed by her."

She said, "When you come back, we can all chat."

Julian was relieved.

He smiled and said, "Sure, you can arrange a time with her."

He is now very confident in his skills.

"Let's go after we put our luggage away, and have dinner together tonight!" Jenna made the decision quickly, as if her previous words were just to lead into this.

Julian glanced at his sister suspiciously, wondering if she wanted to introduce him to someone.

However, given the long-awaited reunion of the siblings, he couldn't very well refuse.

After putting their luggage back in the Rented Apartment on Rue Pasteur, Jenna took Julian to a newly built Factory on the south side of the Botanical Garden District.

Inside the factory, a short-haired young Women wearing goggles was using Hammer, pliers, and other tools to hammer and tinker around a giant Machine, constantly installing Parts such as rivets, levers, and bearings.

Her movements were fluid and unpretentious, yet every detail was just right, without the slightest error.

Julian stared blankly at the screen, his initial confidence gradually crumbling.

Is this something a human could do?

Even if you were to manufacture Machine with Machine, it would be impossible to achieve this level of perfection!

Is this the Protection of the God of Technology that the Steam Church proclaims?

After the Women finished her work, Jenna stepped forward and greeted her with a smile, "Good afternoon, Miss Bella."

Bella's body trembled instinctively, then she turned around, smiling, and said, "Celia, is this your brother?"

"Yes, this is my brother Julian," Jenna introduced.

Julian nodded blankly, his previous confidence completely gone.