Chapter 150: The Workbench Takes Shape

Chapter 150: Chapter 150: The Workbench Takes Shape

Just imagining it made Seraphina feel like her head was about to start smoking.

Thankfully, there were still some normal people in the regional channel:

"@Staylow, dude, you can’t say that. How many people did Effortless Master’s previous message help? Just because you failed doesn’t mean the method is wrong. It worked for me!"

"Exactly. Besides, Effortless Master shared it for free. What more could you ask for? Maybe you’re just too dumb?"

"The thought that people like him also get to see the information Effortless Master shared today just gives me a headache."

[Staylow]: What a load of f**king bullshit! Of course you bootlickers are going to defend him! Who knows what he’s really after? As far as I’m concerned, if I didn’t see it, it’s fake! Make him prove it if you dare! You’re all trash!

[Effortless Master]: Prove it? Do I owe you anything? Piss off.

Seraphina: "..."

’That’s not much of an attack.’

Seraphina wasn’t even fully invested in the argument yet, but her fingers were already tapping away at the virtual keyboard.

[Blacktiger Ford]: @Staylow, a brain is a wonderful thing. It’s a shame you don’t have one. The method is real. If you’re just stupid, then be quiet. Don’t stand there barking uselessly, it makes you look pathetic. @Effortless Master, ignore this dumbass. He’s not worth your time. On another note, I’m buying Precision Guides long-term for a high price. PM me with a price if you have any.

The moment Seraphina’s message appeared, the regional channel fell silent for a brief second.

"Master Blacktiger!"

"Whoa! Is it really him?"

"Front row for a group photo!"

"Master Blacktiger spoke up for Effortless Master! I knew all these masters knew each other!"

"Huh? Why do I get the feeling Master Blacktiger only showed up to say that last sentence?"

"What’s a Precision Guide? Has anyone seen one?"

"I have one! I have one! I’m going to PM Master Blacktiger right now! Haha, is it my turn to get rich today?!"

"Get rich? He’s probably buying something we’ll all need later. If you sell it now, you’ll be in for a world of hurt when you need it yourself~"

"Hey, person above me, I think you’re so jealous you’re not even thinking straight."

’Nice comeback!’

Seraphina felt a sense of both mental and physical satisfaction after sending the message. On top of that, her private messages started chiming one after another. With Precision Guides about to be in her hands, it was truly a double dose of good fortune!

She opened her private messages, picked two people who only wanted mineral water in exchange, and traded for the Precision Guides.

Seraphina had always had a good memory. But for something she’d been longing for like the Automatic Workbench Diagram, she could have memorized the required materials even if her memory was terrible.

As long as she could build it, Seraphina would have the cornerstone for all advanced diagrams, the most convenient path for contract crafting, and a shop that let her substitute missing materials with Black Fog Coins!

And the final piece of the puzzle for the workbench, the three Precision Guides...

She had them.

In that moment, Seraphina felt a joy welling up from deep within her! She pulled her lips into a smile, the kind of feeling that said, ’All the effort before was worth it!’

But it was too early to get sentimental. She had to craft the item first.

Seraphina took a deep breath and laid everything out, her gaze burning as she looked at the pile of materials on the ground.

The Complete Tool Box from a trade, the Fuel Generator processed by Bluebird, the newly acquired Precision Guides, and the Essence Crystal made from the Fusion Crystal traded from Miller...

And finally, ten units of wood and ten Metal Fragments!

’Perfect!’

’Now... craft!’

In an instant, the materials on the ground seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, and they all floated into the air.

The tool box opened automatically, and various tools flew out as if controlled by an incredibly dexterous hand, beginning to process the materials.

The Metal Fragments were smelted, stretched, and shaped to form the workbench’s sturdy base and frame. The wood was precisely cut and polished before being embedded into the metal structure, becoming the control panel. The Precision Guides were then inlaid at key nodes. Once they were installed, the Fuel Generator was connected to the power system.

Finally, the Essence Crystal was placed in the very core! ℯℯ𝑙.

A soft yet powerful light shone from the center of the workbench, rapidly spreading to every corner. Complex patterns emerged and faded on its surface, while various tool heads, ports, and display screens lit up in sequence, performing a self-diagnostic.

The entire process was perfectly fluid, filled with a beauty that blended technology and magic.

’It’s taking shape!’

Seraphina stared intently.

A few seconds later, the light gradually faded.

A silver-gray workbench, exuding an industrial aesthetic with its precise and complex structure, landed steadily in front of Seraphina.

It wasn’t large, but it gave off a powerful and feature-rich impression.

Looking at the creation before her, a culmination of her hard work and luck, Seraphina let out a long, long sigh of relief.

’I did it.’

’Next... I can start seriously earning some Black Fog Coins!’

Of course, before taking any orders, she needed to study the machine first. Seraphina’s fingertip touched the cold, yet incredibly reassuring, metal surface.

The control screen lit up immediately, and a simple panel appeared:

[Automatic Workbench (Beginner)]

[Status: Standby]

[Available Functions: Craft, Enhance (Locked), Enchant (Locked)]

[Power Source: Fuel Generator (No Fuel Added!)]

[Currently Processable Diagrams: Simple Water Filter Diagram, Simple Composter Diagram, Black Fog Crystal Energy Storage Lamp Diagram, Automatic Workbench Diagram, Standard Stone Table Diagram, Essence Crystal Diagram, Fireworks Launcher Diagram, Furnace Blueprint, Simple Metal Processing Device Diagram, Fine Weapons Engraving Diagram (Water Dragon Roar)]

"You don’t really notice it day-to-day, but listing them all out, I actually have quite a few diagrams."

Seraphina commented to herself, only then noticing that the workbench had three available functions.

Crafting was the only one already unlocked, and it was the function Seraphina was most excited about. The other two were locked, but still... ’Can such a small workbench really enhance and enchant equipment?’

Seraphina couldn’t help but click her tongue in amazement. But that was all for the future. The workbench was only at the beginner level for now!

The most pressing task was to add fuel to the workbench!

Seraphina immediately pulled a barrel of gasoline out of her Silver Moon Earrings, but then something occurred to her. She lifted the barrel and examined it closely.

’This is gasoline.’

’Can this generator use gasoline as fuel?’

Seraphina had been a science student, and her major in college was engineering. Although she hadn’t worked in a related field since graduating, she still knew a thing or two about generators.

Diesel generators could only use diesel, and gasoline generators could only use gasoline. The two couldn’t be mixed.

And the generator on this workbench...

Seraphina fell silent for a moment. Generally speaking, a "fuel generator" referred to a diesel generator. This meant it would be best for her to go and trade for a few barrels of diesel.

’Diesel...’ she thought. ’Is there even diesel in this godforsaken place?’

With that in mind, Seraphina didn’t rush off to buy any. Instead, she opened her private chat with Bluebird and took a good look at the generator’s Description.