"Calculating final rewards!"
As Old Li Next Door sat atop the highest point of the ship, watching the chaos unfold below, the system's emotionless voice suddenly echoed in his ears.
Currently, more than half of the Titanic had sunk below the waterline. In another ten minutes at most, the ship would likely meet the same fate as in history, becoming a wreck in the icy Atlantic.
The deck was in utter chaos, with everyone scrambling to jump onto the lifeboats. Human nature's worst traits were on full display.
In the original story, many people faced death without fear, bravely sacrificing themselves. That was simply a romanticized depiction in the movie. While figures like the captain and the chief designer had indeed prepared to go down with the ship, others certainly hadn't.
Even ants strive to survive, let alone humans.
Watching the screaming and wailing crowd, Old Li Next Door silently poured out the Red Wine in his hand.
Even if it was a farewell to them!
Anyway, Rose and Carl had already escaped on the first lifeboat because of his reminder, so he couldn't manage the others.
After all, they weren't very familiar, right?
"Main Quest: Sinking the Titanic is complete, 85% completion rate, rated as Excellent, reward of three free attribute points."
'Hidden Side Quest: Have an intimate encounter with the female lead Rose DeWitt Bukater, obtain a title reward.'
'Newbie Quest reward skill, currently being drawn——'
Hearing the system's hidden reward, Li Qingyuan was momentarily stunned.
He could actually get a reward for this?
This system doesn't seem very serious!
'Newbie mission completion rate is excellent. The beginner bomb proficiency is now upgraded to Demolition Expert for free!'
'The mission is complete. Does the host want to return immediately?'
"Can I stay in this world?" Li Qingyuan asked, puzzled.
He originally thought that he would have to return immediately after completing the mission, but who knew he could continue to stay in this world.
He should have gone with Rose just now. He had only developed two positions, and there were many more tricks he hadn't had time to try!
'The host can continue to stay in this world for two hours. After two hours, you will be forced to return.'
Well, two hours wouldn't get anything done. Besides, this broken ship would sink in a few minutes at most, so he didn't need to stay here any longer.
"Return!"
Clutching the picture frame and the Bronze Artifact, Li Qingyuan mentally recited those two words. Instantly, he returned from the ship's deck to his room in Sokovia.
He glanced at the clock hanging on the wall. The time was still frozen at the moment before he'd transmigrated. It seemed that completing missions in other story worlds didn't affect the time in reality.
He looked at the picture frame in his left hand. As expected, the painting he'd held was indeed brought back.
However, the Bronze Artifact he held in his right hand hadn't been brought back. He guessed it was because his strength wasn't sufficient.
During his time on the ship, besides manufacturing explosives and coolant, he also collected some valuable items.
For instance, the picture frame he just retrieved. It was a genuine Picasso piece he'd obtained from Rose.
The Bronze Artifact was the same. He'd acquired it from an unknown wealthy person. Unfortunately, it was too heavy to be transported back. Otherwise, it would have definitely fetched a good price.
Thinking of this, Li Qingyuan casually reached into his pocket.
The Heart of the Ocean!
This incredibly valuable, deep blue gem from the original storyline was now in his palm. He had taken it while Rose was sleeping in his room.
He swore, at the time, he was just thinking this thing was at least an important plot item, which should trigger some kind of reward. He definitely had no other thoughts.
After all, in various legends, this gem was called a cursed stone, possessing strange magic. But now it seemed, this thing was just a beautiful gem, nothing special about it.
Forget it, he would keep it as a souvenir!
After taking out all the odds and ends from his pocket and putting them away, he began to tally the rewards for this mission.
Three free attribute points went without saying. Anyone who has read infinite flow novels knows how to use them. However, considering he didn't know how to allocate points, he decided to save them for later.
The remaining two rewards were a title and a skill.
Name: Li Qingyuan. Race: Male Earthling. Strength: 4 (5) Agility: 5 (5) Constitution: 5 (5) Spirit: 8 (5) Title: Old Li Next Door.
Skill: Demolition Expert.
'Old Li Next Door: When you interact with a married woman while equipped with this title, there's a certain chance to trigger the passive enhancement effect of this title.'
Seeing the system's description of this title, Li Qingyuan almost coughed up blood.
This damn system was definitely poisonous.
A person as upright as himself was given such a ridiculous and absolutely absurd title; it was simply outright slander!
Besides, on the Titanic, he was completely passive, alright? He was definitely a victim!
"Jack, are you still there?"
Just as he was about to complain to customer service, he heard Pietro's panicked shout from above.
What's going on with these two kids?
Li Qingyuan climbed up from the large hole in the middle of the floor in three strides. He saw the two children huddled in the corner, shivering.
"What's wrong?"
He asked, puzzled. Logically, the Scarlet Siblings should have much better psychological resilience than ordinary children. They shouldn't be this frightened just because they hadn't seen him for two minutes.
'Beep beep beep—'
However, the noise coming from behind him immediately answered his doubts. The missile was starting to flash red.
"Damn it!"
Li Qingyuan immediately cursed. This damn plot was completely wrong!
"Didn't they say this missile hadn't exploded for two days? Why does it look a little... dicey now?"
He hurried forward, ready to run with Wanda and Pietro, but just as he lifted his foot, he turned back.
The moment he saw the missile, its design schematics flooded his mind.
Demolition Expert: You have an expert understanding of most explosives, allowing you to create bombs in a way that amazes others, and make them explode in ways they cannot comprehend.
The missiles manufactured by Stark Industries were definitely high-tech products. With his current skill level, he'd be completely crushed if he faced Iron Man directly. However, this thing in front of him was just a military product Tony Stark had made ten years ago, and it didn't have much technological content.
Therefore, in an instant, Li Qingyuan made his decision.
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