When Lin Yuan saw Moge, the latter was lying on a repair bench in puppet form.
Automated mechanical repair arms surrounded him, working on repairs to his body.
"Senior Moge, what happened to you...?"
"Haha, it's nothing. Just the aftereffects of shattering my Crown. A few repairs will fix me right up."
Moge answered readily, while Lin Yuan was filled with mixed feelings.
Senior Moge had shattered his own Crown and even relinquished the Artisan Authority. With his body now a puppet's as well, his strength probably fell short of even high-star S-rank.
How could anyone not sigh at seeing a former half-step Crown holder reduced to this state?
"Hey, kid, don't overthink it."
"As far as I'm concerned, as long as the Artisan's knowledge and skills remain, so do I."
"As for combat strength and all that, I was a technician to begin with. I only fought before because I had no choice. Otherwise, I'd much rather hole up in the rear and do research!"
Moge spoke heartily, then looked at Lin Yuan.
"Enough about that. I forgot something important last time."
"How far has your Explore the Sea grown now?"
Lin Yuan had first crafted Explore the Sea when he met Moge in Paradise.
Moge had taken a keen interest in Explore the Sea back then, so it was no surprise that he brought it up again now.
Lin Yuan immediately answered:
"My Explore the Sea reached A-rank across the board long ago. It's currently advancing with Dragon Qi."
"Oh? You learned what Dragon Qi does? Did you hear it from the Crawlers?" Moge hit the nail on the head, then continued:
"Don't trust what the Crawlers say. Their information is a mix of truth and lies. It'll get you killed."
Lin Yuan nodded.
"I guessed as much.