Settled

As the limb parts are fabricated one by one and assembled or welded together. All people can tell it looks like an artificial limb. What makes it more astonishing is that no extra or failed parts are made. Xiao makes the best use of his time which proves that he had the blueprint in 'two minutes'.

"Wtf, what if he makes it?!" Lu is surprised which leads to Qian's anger stare. Grandpa is so mean! Noticed the surprise from them, Xiao almost laughs out loud. The blueprint is already in his mind. It is hard to lose this test.

[You made |Artificial limb (mechanical powered)|, 2k experience obtained]

[ |Artificial limb - left (mechanical powered)|: special equipment, highly simulated framework which is powered with mechanical force. The joint is adjustable. Kind to skin. Perfect for disable. Highly durable]

A shining artificial limb is made by Xiao in two hours and thirty three minutes. All are shocked! He made it! Qian can't hide her joy, she thinks, "My lucky day!"

"Apply a silica skin on the surface, this will look like real limb" Xiao adds.

"Stop that nonsense, let him try it." Geezer Lu is really surprised by Xiao's performance, but the decision is in his old friend's hand. There is still chance to kick Xiao away. Gao shakes his head and takes the limb. He likes it on the first sight and tries it on. Once it is connected, he feels the softness from it which is not like other artificial limbs that will make his muscle painful. At the same time, it is perfectly jointed. Gao was against artificial limb is because they are inconvenient. But Xiao's artificial limb is good and when he swings the limb. There is a feeling that his limb is actually there!

Perfect!

Only this word can describe Gao's feeling at the moment.

"How is it?" Lu is drinking his beer with calm. He is confident that his friend know what he wants.

Qian looks nervously at Gao. Gao is concerned. He has to choose from friend's request or the truth. He thinks for a while and decides. "This limb is good, I am satisfied." Lu spits out the beer he just drank and stares at Gao.

"It is yours if you like it" Xiao is expecting this answer.

"Thanks for the favour" Gao nods.

Lu is shocked. After all Xiao used my materials and my place. The favour should be mine! Have you asked me?

"Can I stay then?" Xiao asks.

Lu looks bad and goes upstair. He has to permit, "Ahh, I will let you stay. Let's see how long you can persist!" Qian is ecstasy. She even starts dancing around Xiao.

Gao knows this is it and smiles at Xiao. He says goodbye and leaves. He walks out of the street and gets on a waiting bullet-proof car. The driver hands over an encrypted phone with respect and Gao dials a number. He soon changes from a kind geezer into a dignified leader. He says, "The target rewarded by the Sprout, Zero, sneaked into West capital, the location is … The attention is needed. The target gets in tough with me briefly. Mild sound out is suggested. No force is allowed until further order."

The betrayal from the Sprout is very welcomed in the six nations for informations of the Sprout. However, betrayal escaped before are insignificant. Xiao is the only rewarded betrayal, and the reward is a million! Maybe he has important intelligence. Because of this, Gao decides to be cautious.

…

Xiao is alone in his room allocated by Qian. With the performance today, Gao would not take him as a threat which is a good beginning. There are three advantage to stay in the shop. First is the precious knowledge of machinist that Lu has which saves his time to find them. Secondly, the shop can be his shelter to hide from the Sprout. There are spy in six nations include West capital. There is a risk of exposing. But the power of Lu is high enough to counter any straight attack. Although geezer Lu looks causal, he is one of the merely class D super power in blue planet. He could fight a dozen of Haila at the moment. In Version 1.0, the strongest NPC would be at most class C in the planet for new player.

There is a famous theory in Machinist system - "Only strong individual can manage strong machine". As the power class gets higher, the machine/equipment can only be used by machinist. Other four super power can't use them. Not all machinist fights with giant cannons or guns. High level machinist can fight with different machine which create many modes - melee rushes, control, defence or range support etc.

The official description for machinist in Stellaris Legend is ,"Skilled in using machine weapon to fight, the ability to complete fast assembly. A comprehensive specialisation." 'fast assembly' is the key talents for machinist. When they acquired |High dense matter condense|, |Basic space|, machinist can store powerful weapon in a ring size metal sheet. The weapons inside can be ready at any time they like when fight.

The weight of items for player are real and the weight one can sustain is limited. 'Space bag' is only possible for machinist, magician and rare space control super power.

Thirdly, last but not the least, the hidden story line, which leads to several good blueprints for low power class machinist. Lu will leave the shop in the future and leaves a code case which contains all blueprints he creates. He will ask Qian to hand over to her father, Cheng. Cheng leads a group of stragglers but has a bad relationship with his dad Lu.

The player who shared the hidden story line made great efforts. He completed a twenty-step mission and finally got the code. Then spent a lot of time to collect all the materials and metals required by the blueprints. Once he finished, the reward is a big rise in combat effectiveness. He became an overload in PVP field with a record of thirty eight winning strike.

The equipment/machine in those blueprints are really powerful for lower class machinist. Now, Xiao doesn't have to complete the twenty-step mission. He knows the code! Because, the player shared all details of the hidden story line in the forum which raised attention from the community. Now, Xiao takes the advantages.

"The salary for trainee is $200 per month, meals and accommodation provided. There is free room in the second floor. The daily work is learning machine repair and completing the customers' order. Clear?" Qian is a bit nervous to discuss the salary after she saw Xiao's gift. She is afraid that this salary will piss him off, but she can't afford more.

"Sure!" Qian is so happy that Xiao agree to stay. The style of second floor is like a suit, guest room, bathroom, kitchen and several bedrooms. Qian takes Xiao into his bedroom. A wooden bed, a closet, a book shelf and a small table. "This is your room now." Qian gives the key to Xiao and helps him clean the room. $200 is not enough for living expense in West capital but Xiao takes it. It is impossible to find a cheap labor like him. This lad must be very poor before. Qian decides to be kind to Xiao in case he runs away.

The trainee is not nervous but the employer is. Such a sarcasm.