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Nexus Awakened (An Isekai LitRPG Gender Bender Story)-Chapter 1149. Total Assimilation of Atelier Tech

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It was rare for the Beholders to converse among themselves.

Even rarer was that they were not focused on business. In fact, Beholder E. took a moment to reflect upon the past centuries and held out a mechanical hand. He could count the number of times he engaged in meaningless dialogue on a single hand. Carpalis copied him, only for her hand to flop around.

“I heard you’ll also be part of the coronation.” Beholder E. brought up.

“I was promised my hand would be mended eventually… Hehe… I didn’t believe it to be so soon. Dr. Ignis will become an honorary Beholder. I still remember that child when she came to visit Carpal Tower. How they have all outgrown us.”

Carpalis hid it well, but anyone could tell that she became slightly sentimental. Her worldview revolved around the concept of family. It was why the Golden Tickets existed, so that people could live alongside her, free of the burdens of the world.

She watched Frost swallow a Golden Ticket, and she thought back on when Frost officially debuted as the Black Dove at the Golden Guild. Frost had grown considerably since then as well. Despite the myriads of colors that made up her hair, Frost was still Frost in her eyes.

“Hehe… Frost.”

“Mhm? Yes, Carpalis?”

“Do you still cry?”

Carpalis was not well versed in subtlety, nor did she know how to frame her questions appropriately. It was why she came across as insensitive and disturbing to most. But Frost knew she didn’t mean to humiliate her.

Rather, it was Carpalis’ way of checking in with Frost since it had been a long time since they last met.

“Of course.” Frost smiled, finally downing the last Aspect of Technology. “What about you Carpalis?”

“I’ve long dried up the spring in my eyes. Hehe… There was a drought. But… They do sting sometimes. We will have to fight her, won’t we? Ringmaster Phalange.”

“Are you against it?”

A burning pain emerged from her severed stub. Carpalis shut her eyes and recalled the very moment Phalange severed her hand before she plummeted into a dark pit.

“If it must be done, then will you allow me to grant the severing blow?”

“She’s all yours.”

“Then you have my answer, hehe…”

* * *

Now that Frost had finished absorbing the Unique Abilities of the Beholders, she bid them farewell and set her mind to the task ahead. She had roughly a week before the coronation ceremony.

That meant she had 100 days in Relative Time to finalize her products. It was more than enough time to go through everything she had recently gained, including her Abilities, Professions and Skills.

“Gam?”

Joy tugged Frost’s sleeve just as she was about to disappear into the smoke. She wore a timid expression. Even a child knew it was selfish to ask a parent to stay home even though they had to go to work. Expecting to be excused, she took a step back and lowered her head.

But to her surprise, she was suddenly swept off her feet, and her head found itself resting against Frost’s chest.

“Who said I was leaving you behind? I’m not spending a hundred days on my own.” She pinched Joy’s cheek. “Jury, c’mon. Let’s go.”

Jury glided into Frost’s side and hooked an arm around hers. “I’ll try not to distract you. Besides, you need someone to help you name those Modules.”

“It’s the opposite. 100 days is a long time, now that I’m familiar with how to infuse my Specific Nex into the fathoms of a Star through its Gift. I need you.”

Frost pecked Jury’s cheek, her hand sliding along hers. Their fingers intertwined, and Frost gently dragged her towards the smoke. A pair of rabbit-shaped ears grew from Frost’s head, causing Jury to laugh.

[Zodiac Sign]. The Ability allowed Frost to manifest as one of twelve animals of the Zodiac. Alongside various stat increases and physical alterations, it also had a profound effect on her personality.

Indeed, as a rabbit, Frost’s loneliness was amplified.

But so was her love for Jury…

… as well as one other characteristic that spawned the term ‘breeding like rabbits’.

Of course, they could not go far since Joy would be accompanying them.

But that’s why soundproofed rooms existed.

The trio disappeared into the smoke after Frost briefly dismissed the Beholders. They were free now, but none chose to leave. Instead, the chatter resumed, and Anna began assembling a tray of cups as she warmed up some tea.

“Little Archivist. I cannot think of a drink less stimulating than warm vegetable water. Allow myself to assist you.”

“We can serve both, can’t we?”

“You can. I doubt the Beholders are willing to accept a drink served by another Beholder. Take this an opportunity to broaden your horizons.”

“Well, I can’t do that if you won’t at least try one.” Anna held out a cup of delicious, black tea infused with mint leaves.

Galia’s face crumpled like a sheet of paper, and she brought a hand to cup her mouth as if to suppress a gag. She showed more contempt at the idea of tasting even a drop of tea than to mass murderers on trial.

“… On second thought, I suppose they can have tea.”

* * *

< Multiple Unique Abilities Gained >

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< ABILITY: Nex Accumulation V >

(Aspect of Technology | Oboros Infinitas)

< Able to accumulate raw NEX. Accumulated NEX may be transferred to others >

< ABILITY: Spatial Distortion V >

(Aspect of Technology | Caldera Industries)

< Deplete your mana immediately to create a major Spatial Distortion connecting you to your last known location within the Epiderma, Derma Layer and Subderma Layer. Up to five major Spatial Distortions may exist at once and each may connect to different locations. Mana regeneration is unaffected, but your emotional levels will dictate the stability of the Spatial Distortions > 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

< ABILITY: 9.8 Quants of Gravity >

(Aspect of Technology | Caldera Industries)

< Emit Quants of Gravity to precisely 9.8. Nullifies abnormal gravitational fluctuation. Requires Nex to maintain >

< ABILITY: Fate Weaver >

(Aspect of Technology | Act X)

< Able to create Commandments from your Strings. Their vibrations carry your Will >

< ABILITY: Fate Allotter >

(Aspect of Technology | Act X)

< Determine the future. Abilities that can peer into the future are greatly enhanced. If a target is attached to one of your Strings, then extend Foresight to 10 seconds >

< ABILITY: Fate Severer >

(Aspect of Technology | Act X)

< Sever the strings of your own and others at will. If the target relies on the String, then their HP is immediately reduced to 0. You may exchange another String for your own >

< ABILITY: One For All >

(Aspect of Technology | Inflow Direct)

< Transform a limited selection of Skills into a consumable form. Beware of side effects >

< ABILITY: Midas Extraction >

(Aspect of Technology | Midas Company)

< Extract the magic from a target and transfer it to a catalyst. The target permanently loses their magic >

< ABILITY: Dimensional Hop >

(Aspect of Technology | Chained Theocracy)

< Traverse between two fixed points in space by cutting through uncharted realms. There is no limit to the distance. Distance will increase the time spent in these unknown realms. Must set both points first before use >

//////// < ALERT > ////////

< Not to be mistaken for Warp! Warp allows one to travel by folding space. Dimensional Hop uses a different plane >

< ABILITY: CognitO Filter >