In the lounge, Lancelot lay on the bed, a soft green light enveloping his body, receiving treatment from Instructor Jace.
Jace was working very hard, largely because he had made a fortune betting on Lancelot this time. His $500,000 had increased sevenfold to $3.5 million, which was no small sum for Jace.
Of course, compared to Lancelot's gains from this Battle of Transcendence, his 3.5 million is insignificant.
First, there's his fame. Lancelot's reputation soared after this battle, and the news was broadcast live not only in the five nearby cities but also in all branches of the Sade Arena.
Furthermore, at the same time he withdrew from the Battle of Transcendence, the Sade Arena granted him lifetime honorary membership and is already preparing to inscribe his name on the arena's outer wall, alongside those three Legend players.
With such a status and reputation, Lancelot will receive tremendous exposure whenever he participates in the Sade Arena, with advance publicity, a dedicated arena, and a special fan club established for him.
Even if Lancelot were willing to sign with the Sade Arena, he could embark on a career in the entertainment industry, become Transcendent, and have a bright future without having to participate in the Joint Entrance Examination.
Of course, Lancelot has no intention of becoming an entertainment star; he has fallen in love with the thrill of hand-to-hand combat, and the Transcendent Slaughter field forged from blood and bone is his destiny.
Isn't sweeping away all obstacles in your path with Iron Fist the most exhilarating thing in the world?
Beyond fame, there are tangible benefits.
First, there's the betting at the casino; a 1.5 million bet multiplied sevenfold becomes 10.5 million.
Secondly, there are the rewards from the Battle of Transcendence itself.
Lancelot has already inquired with relevant personnel, and his base salary for this match is approximately 250,000 in Crimson Notes, which would be 8 million after multiplying by 32.
Adding to Lancelot's remaining Crimson Notes of 1.4 million, his account now holds Crimson Notes staggering 19.9 million, making him a multi-millionaire.
"What a windfall!" Lancelot thought gleefully, the joy of sudden wealth completely overshadowing the relentless physical pain.
What to do when you have money?
Of course I spent it! Did you expect me to hold it in my hands to give birth?
The Light of Revival was no longer enough for Lancelot. He looked up at Instructor Jace, who looked like a massage therapist, with a slight grin revealing his white teeth.
"Instructor, do you know any senior pharmacists?"
Gonis City-State, Brian City, Birmingham Experiment.
"Move 23 micrometers to the left, yes, right here..." Logo said softly, countless tiny points of light twinkling like stars in the Eye of Insight on his forehead.
Birmingham's four hands each had their own function. His lower right arm held a high-precision rune knife in its palm. Following Logo's guidance, the triangular tip of the knife was slightly adjusted to draw a neat rune trajectory, completing a complex and precise advanced rune.
Logo, with his Eye of Insight, has a far greater grasp of detail than Birmingham.
However, Birmingham's alchemical skills, that is, his practical abilities, are far superior to Logo's, especially in rune literature, where he is a true master.
The two worked together, constantly adjusting the mecha over the course of a month, overturning the original plans time and time again. Their cooperation became increasingly seamless, and their demands for the quality of the mecha rose accordingly.
The mecha, which was originally planned to be completed in 20 days, has now taken 38 days and is finally in the final stages.
With the final stroke of the rune completed, the 12 basic runes and 3 advanced runes are connected end to end, forming a perfect cycle.
"The Rune Array is working perfectly, and the enchantment is flawless!" Birmingham adjusted his bottle-bottom glasses, looking at the imposing mech before him with satisfaction.
It stands 5 meters tall, with a brownish-yellow body and a deep yellow energy core engine embedded in its chest. Dense energy circuits spread like a spider web throughout its limbs and body, eventually converging at the center of the engine.
Directly below the engine is a slightly raised, round structure, about the size of a bowl, covered by thick armor.
Alchemical Runes are inscribed on the head, abdomen, back, thighs, calves, and arms, shimmering with a faint light when Magical Energy passes through them.
"This mech is my masterpiece; it's definitely of Legendary quality!" Birmingham said with certainty.
Logo nodded slightly, without refuting, and directly brought up the information panel.
Lancelot and Gustavo can only use their Eye of Insight to check their own situation, while Logo can clearly see all the items and living beings he wants to investigate, provided that the difference in their ranks is not too great.
[Giant Mountain Mecha]
Category: Alchemy Mech
Rating: Three stars
Quality: Legend
Durability: 112/112
Usage requirements: Constitution 45, Energy 15, Spirit 11
Note: If the pre-installation requirements are not met, the full performance of this equipment cannot be realized.
Equipment effect:
[Unbreakable Barrier] Active - A defensive ability formed by a three-star Rune Array. When activated, external armor strength +300%, all elemental resistance +30%, and immunity to all physical control effects below Tier Nine.
[Earth's Wrath] Active - When this ability is activated, the mech's performance will be overloaded, losing 1 point of durability per second, gaining 50% increased earth affinity, 150% increased overall defense, and immunity to armor-piercing, shockwave, and other special attack damage.
[Heart of the Giant] Passive - The power of the Mountain Giant empowers the mech, granting +15 Strength, +5 Agility, +15 Energy, +8 Spirit, +10 Charisma, and a significant damage reduction and abnormal status resistance bonus.
[Earth Element Absorption] Active - An engine core created from the Heart of the Mountain Giant, possessing extremely high earth element affinity, capable of rapidly absorbing earth Elemental Magical Energy. The effect is best when standing on the ground, restoring up to 12% of maximum Energy Reserve per second.
[Elemental Convergence Cannon] Active - Instantly gathers 5%~50% of earth Elemental Magical Energy to fire a high-energy elemental cannon. The maximum attack range is 3000 meters, and the power reaches its maximum within 500 meters. It also has a high probability of causing negative status effects such as energy confusion and mental dizziness to the enemies hit.
Note: This ability has a bonus effect on attacking structures, increasing damage dealt to building units by 150%.
[Intimidation] Passive - Reduces enemy morale by 3%~80%, determined by the difference in willpower between the two sides.
Note: Decreased morale weakens combat effectiveness. The higher the percentage decrease, the more severe the weakening of combat effectiveness, and there is a chance of causing negative statuses such as fear and mental confusion.
[Energy Conduction] Passive -- Energy conduction performance +11%.
[Sturdiness] Passive - Increases mech strength by 25% and durability by 6.
... (26 items in total)