After making his way back to the Sanctuary, Han Xiao secretly locked Kerlodd in the secret base and then inspected the spoils of war.
[Goddora Spear (Superhuman Suitable Type)]
[Type: High-density compressed melee weapon + Evocation-type light enchantment]
[Quality: Green]
[Basic Attributes: Melee Attack Power 247~255, Ranged Attack Power 294~381, Output Energy Level 346]
[Usage Requirements: Lv50 or higher, Qi 1500 or higher]
[Length: 1.7 meters]
[Weight: 37 lbs]
[Energy: Level 3 Magic Inscription]
[Origin: Goddora 7th Orbiting Military Satellite, Morning Light Military Production Workshop, Production Line 248, Product Number PV1324]
[Ability: [Golden Thrust] -- Infuse with energy to activate the energy rune, releasing a magical spike projectile from the spear tip. Each shot consumes 5 energy points, with an 11-second cooldown after every 20 shots.]
[Ability: [Goddora Slash] -- Consumes 10 stamina points, unleashes an arc-shaped light blade, the next slash's attack range +240%, attack power +60%, and deals splash damage, cooldown 8.6 seconds]
[Additional effect: [Magic Affinity] -- Made with Mithril, magic resistance +12%]
[Additional effect: [Portable Compression] -- In compressed form, it appears as a golden sphere]
[Note: This Goddora crafted weapon, made from Mithril, blessed with light magic, and incorporating high-density material compression technology. It blends retro aesthetics with advanced technology, a hybrid creation of technology and magic, capable of both melee and ranged combat. It is a common piece of equipment in the Goddora Civilization.]
These golden orbs are mass-produced items, standard equipment for investigators, not manufactured by Kerlodd himself. He is a typical Space Marine, a mechanized warrior inclined towards combat, whose stats are all Basic Knowledge and whose manufacturing abilities are low.
The seven golden orbs are hybrid creations of technology and magic, with attack power two to three times higher than ordinary gunpowder weapons. With the added bonus of Mechanic Class, the difference in power is even greater.
The standard equipment of advanced civilizations is generally divided into two types: versions suitable for ordinary people and versions suitable for superhumans. Powerful individuals can withstand weapons with stronger recoil and make full use of their strength. The version suitable for ordinary people is equivalent to gray quality + grunt template.
"Mage Class knowledge is incompatible with me, so I can't reverse engineer the technology behind these weapons. If it's a purely mechanical, conventional route, gunpowder firearms would be followed by stable electromagnetic kinetic energy firearms, and the base stats would be roughly at that level."
Han Xiao nodded secretly. The power of standard equipment is also an indirect reflection of a civilization's strength. Goddora is a star system-level civilization. According to the standards of the entire Galaxy, it belongs to a civilization level that is neither high nor low. However, in the eyes of the people of Planet Aquamarine, those who can travel in the Galaxy are all advanced civilizations.
If players want to create hybrid technology equipment, different professions need to cooperate: the Mechanic Class creates the foundation, the Mage Class provides the blessing, and there are many detailed restrictions, and so on.
This was Han Xiao's first batch of interstellar equipment. His favorite was the gun that emitted a beam of light. It had a very magical name: [Garetan's Wrath]. It had a range of 600 meters and an astonishing 500 attack power! It could temporarily replace the Gauss Sniping rifle and become the best burst weapon to combine with Willpower Burning.
However, the most important thing for a mechanic is the machinery they can create; that is their regular combat power, and Han Xiao is well aware of this. These new weapons can only be used as a transitional measure.
Putting away his equipment, Han Xiao took out his interstellar communicator, his expression turning serious; this was the key item.
At this Kerlodd, who had been left in the corner, twitched his eyelids slightly, quietly opened his eyes, and saw Han Xiao fiddling with the interstellar communicator, watching coldly with a mocking expression.
Even though he had become a prisoner, Kerlodd still maintained his sense of superiority. He was certain that this native of Planet Aquamarine couldn't operate a communicator. In his eyes, Han Xiao was like a monkey who had just received a novel toy.
An idea popped into Kerlodd perked up. "He won't know how to use these things, so he'll definitely come to me asking how to operate them. Maybe I can trick him into sending a distress signal to headquarters without him even realizing it..."
Kerlodd became increasingly convinced that the plan was feasible, and he was secretly excited, seeing a glimmer of hope.
Just then, Han Xiao effortlessly brought up the translucent crystal screen of his communicator. Looking at the screen full of Goddora text, he immediately selected the language change option, switching it to the understandable Planet Aquamarine language. When the Goddora people first came into contact with Planet Aquamarine, they entered the Planet Aquamarine language into their database. This was one of the essential things to do when contacting a new civilization, so that the language could be analyzed and translation could be facilitated.
Interstellar communicators are essential tools for interstellar travel. Every player in his previous life had used them, so Han Xiao was intimately familiar with their operation; he could use them with his eyes closed. He skillfully brought up his personal account login screen, turned to the bewildered Kerlodd, and casually said, "Kerlodd, right? Good to see you're awake. Tell me your personal account."
"How could you possibly use a communicator and know about personal accounts? Who are you?!" Kerlodd's eyes were filled with disbelief, and he was incoherent. He was terrified; how could a native know such things!
There's only one explanation: this person is definitely not a native! He also comes from the stars!
Upon realizing this, Kerlodd's sense of superiority vanished, replaced by surprise and uncertainty.
He originally planned to threaten them using Goddora's name, but this tactic only worked on the natives. Interstellar people were not afraid of such vague threats. There were distance restrictions and Peace Treaty restrictions. The tactic of intimidating the other party by invoking the civilization behind them was simply ineffective in the universe. Moreover, he was just a small investigator, not a big shot.
"Who am I?" Han Xiao's lips curled into a smirk as he said mysteriously, "Since we met so hastily, let me formally introduce myself. My name is Han Xiao, and you don't need to know anything else."
Kerlodd became increasingly certain of his guess, finding Han Xiao extremely mysterious. Meeting Han Xiao's gaze, he felt as if he were looking into an abyss of mist. Suddenly realizing something, he exclaimed, "Wait, how do you know my name?!"
Han Xiao slowly said, "You are Goddora investigator, ordered to come to Planet Aquamarine to investigate the so-called ' Inhuman Incident,' but for some reason, your spaceship crashed."
"Are you a mind reader or a precognitive?" Kerlodd warily, secretly channeling his energy to protect his mind, but he found no signs of being invaded.
"Guess," Han Xiao said teasingly.
This attitude infuriated Kerlodd, but he had no choice but to swallow his anger and ask, "Why did you attack me?"
Han Xiao pointed to the communicator, "Don't worry, this isn't a personal grudge. I have no hostility towards Goddora. All I want is this."
"Is this what you call no hostility?" Kerlodd angrily struggled against the electromagnetically locked mechanical chains.
Han Xiao sat on the sofa, placed his hands on his knees, leaned forward, and stared at the Goddora person with a commanding gaze, saying calmly, "If I were hostile, you would already be dead."
Kerlodd's face stiffened, and he said sullenly, "You just think I still have some use to you."
"Correct answer, no reward." Han Xiao chuckled.
"I just need a communicator to contact the interstellar travel group and leave this planet. We're not enemies. Your ship crashing is none of my business. Attacking you was just to ensure everything went smoothly. Besides, I'm well aware of the Goddora people's arrogance; I need to subdue you first before we can talk. Now, I have a deal I'd like to discuss with you, um... but you have no room to refuse."
Kerlodd gritted his teeth, "Speak!"
"I need to borrow money from your personal account. If you're willing to cooperate, I can release you and take you away with me. You can go home anywhere you like then."
Kerlodd in surprise, "You're willing to let me go?"
"Why wouldn't you want to?" Han Xiao chuckled. "I have no grudge against Goddora. I only robbed you of your money, not your life. I didn't hurt you much either. Or are you resentful because I defeated you and want to take revenge?"
Kerlodd thought about it carefully. Indeed, his direct conflict with Han Xiao was just a fight. He lost, but the other party did not seriously injure him and even gave him the opportunity to go home. Goddora has an ancient tradition of worshipping the strong, and his profession is an investigator, so fighting is nothing to him.
Although still somewhat annoyed, Kerlodd's anger gradually subsided.
After thinking for a moment, he solemnly said, "As long as you fulfill the deal, I am willing to cooperate. I can promise God Gaol that I will never retaliate. I am completely convinced of my defeat."
Gaol is a religious deity of Goddora, and making such a promise is a very solemn matter.