[Inside the Steam Furnace]
Having just undergone a 'forging,' the metal inner wall of the steam furnace was not only emitting hot, white steam but also revealed a dense, spiderweb-like network of quantum data patterns that shimmered within the hazy steam.
These seemingly chaotic quantum data patterns, however, displayed a unique 'regularity' under the effect of Tendo's 'Star Eclipse Eyes.'
To allow the dimensional viewers to clearly see what Tendo was seeing, the anime's perspective suddenly switched to a first-person view.
On the scorching metal wall, large amounts of light-green quantum data swarmed like rivers returning to the sea, vying to pour into the teeth of the brass gear at the top of the furnace.
Looking at their surroundings, Danica's antennae-like cowlick twitched, and she said, confused, "Mr. Tendo, why does this place feel familiar? I think I've been here before."
Tendo smiled and looked up at the brass gear that was one with the steam furnace.
"That's because these things... came from the same place as you."
Danica blinked, and a cute question mark instantly appeared above her head, clearly not understanding Tendo's words.
But she quickly shook her head, tossing aside the things she couldn't comprehend.
It didn't matter if she didn't understand. As long as she obediently followed Mr. Tendo, he would surely take care of everything!
In the midst of their conversation, the brass gear above them gradually slowed its rotation, as if gently peeling away from the steam furnace.
Now that the forging was complete, the gear should return to its original position.
But as Tendo watched the brass gear about to stop and separate completely from the steam furnace, he slowly raised his hand.
At the same time, he served as the mouthpiece for the "Star Creation Team."
"Danica, did you know? In the early Star Origin era, people found a stone tablet covered in dense inscriptions in a ruin."
"That stone tablet had twelve grooves, four of which were inlaid with stones possessing special powers."
"Thanks to the deciphered information on the tablet, humanity first learned of the existence of the Miracle Stones and understood the great power they held."
As he spoke, a special quantum Rubik's Cube appeared in Tendo's palm.
"And among the four stones that were found, one was the Miracle Stone Law, which is now under the control of the Iron Dome family, one of the four major families of the New Federation."
At his words, the 'quantum key' inside the quantum Rubik's Cube suddenly emitted a low hum.
The next second, the brass gear at the top of the steam furnace let out a harsh grinding sound, and golden sparks erupted from its teeth.
Rumble!
The furnace shook violently, and the giant brass gear began to shrink at a visible rate.
An invisible shockwave, centered on the steam furnace, instantly swept across the entire quantum space.
What's happening?
Chen Xing forced back the three Steam Guild captain-level powerhouses and looked up.
In this distorted space, which Tendo had modified using the quantum Rubik's Cube and quantum key, Chen Xing only had to look up to see the situation with the steam furnace above her head.
Although Chen Kong and Yu Chen were jointly subduing the personality-deficient Vivian next to the steam furnace, and the twelve gear guardians were in a chaotic brawl, Chen Xing paid no attention to any of it.
Her 'intuition' told her that the real cause of all this was the re-activated steam furnace that was constantly shaking above her.
Or, more accurately, it was Tendo, who was at the core of the furnace.
So... what Tendo wanted to do must be about to be completed, right?
With that thought, a slight smile involuntarily appeared on Chen Xing's face, her eyes filled with tenderness.
To her, as long as she could help Tendo, it was the happiest thing in the world.
Because it meant she wasn't dispensable to Tendo... she was 'needed.'
As for the consequences of her actions or the impact on the City of Steam, Chen Xing didn't care at all.
Anyway, she was the one by Tendo's side right now, while a certain green-haired person...
Chen Xing let out a light huff, then swung her blade to fend off the approaching Steam Guild captain-level Star Envoy.
She should just focus on her 'all-for-humanity' spiritual realm!
"Mr. Tendo..."
Feeling the increasingly violent shaking of the steam furnace, Danica's voice was filled with noticeable tension.
Her tail-like cowlick stood straight up, and she had to clutch at Tendo's pants to keep from being thrown off her feet.
Tendo didn't respond for the moment.
Because he was in a strange state.
A stream of light, similar to 'Eclipse Liberation,' floated in his sapphire-blue Star Eclipse Eyes. A massive amount of Star Energy surged out of him, pouring into the quantum Rubik's Cube in his hand like a rising tide.
Soon, the cube broke free from his palm, floating in mid-air. It slowly approached the shrunken brass gear and began to merge with it, little by little.
Ding!
With the first clear sound, mysterious patterns began to appear on the surface of the quantum Rubik's Cube.
Then, the quantum Rubik's Cube, like a living creature, swallowed the entire brass gear.
After the quantum Rubik's Cube had completely devoured the brass gear, Tendo casually swiped his finger, and a clear fissure appeared on the ethereal surface of the cube.
Looking at the crack, Tendo said, "Let's go, Danica. It's time for you to play your part."
"Yes!"
Danica immediately stood up straight, rubbing her hands together in excitement.
She had waited so long; it was finally her turn to be in the spotlight!
After entering the quantum Rubik's Cube, Tendo looked at the constantly fading and disintegrating brass gear, a rare look of excitement on his face.
To construct the perfect spell, Purgatory Rashomon, Tendo needed to meet three conditions.
He had now completed one and a half of them.
As for the remaining one and a half, one was for Danica to leave a permanent, special 'Law' within the 'Rashomon.'
The last half was to wait for the quantum Rubik's Cube and the brass gear to fully merge.
And these two things could be done simultaneously for him.
Looking at the halo of light created by the fusion of the 'quantum Rubik's Cube' and the 'brass gear,' Tendo's lips curled into a cunning smile.
Based on his calculations, by the time his perfect spell was complete, the high-level mechanized Star Envoy sent by the Iron Dome family should have just about arrived in the City of Steam.
And a high-level mechanized Star Envoy was undoubtedly the best target to test the power of a perfect spell.
At the same time, a mechanized body filled with cutting-edge technology would also serve as an excellent 'house-warming' gift for Tendo to bring when he went to see Caroline.
After all, no mechanized Star Envoy could resist the temptation to study a high-level mechanized body from the Iron Dome family.
With this 'apology gift,' Caroline, even if she was still mad about what happened before, probably wouldn't make things too difficult for him, right?
Tendo stroked his chin, his little mental abacus clattering loudly.
Using someone else's body as a gift—only a bad guy like him could think of and do such a thing.
Seeing that about half of the brass gear had disappeared, Tendo looked down at Danica.
"Go, Danica. Just do what I told you to do."
"Okay, Mr. Tendo."