Chapter 6: My Rebirth Is Not So Simple; The Quality of This Newcomer Is Truly Poor

Ten minutes later, Mason looked at his fingers, which had already developed marks from the repeated bandaging. He decided to take a break and go to the basement to see if he could gather enough weapon accessories.

Successfully completed a standard process in engineering item assembly, resulting in an improvement in engineering skill proficiency

Well, do you still know about the Owl Court? It seems I need to reassess your knowledge.

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The young person reached out to touch the disassembled components in front of them, and each part displayed an information label.

Can I refuse this operation

Young master, the tracking signal on Mason Cooper has disappeared

That fellow took the initiative to end the conversation, stood up, adjusted his collar, and revealed a hypocritical smile to Mason saying

The remaining matters, enjoying a new life and so on

... ...

Mason clenched his fist, that bastard

Such a large quantity of explosives is sufficient to destroy the entire East Gotham in a single night. Indeed, in this magical city, anything is possible.

Detection of engineering explosives, analyzing... The item is a 'suicide squad specialized implanted micro-bomb', which has both active and passive triggering mechanisms. Upon detonation, it will create a lethal explosion within the spine

Just like the Owl Court

In this way, my request for you to join my group does not seem too abrupt. I have been observing you since the moment you saved Catwoman.

Just enough to replace the entire power system of the bat fighter.

Come on

This time, I really have to rely on myself to fight for my life

In the corner of the basement, there is a box neatly arranged with various types of explosives, miniature drones, and unopened anti-tank rocket ammunition boxes

Mason asked directly:

A voice sounded from beside the bed, prompting Mason to turn his head with difficulty. It was a middle-aged man dressed in an eccentric trench coat lined with an old-fashioned suit.

Damn old K said that the exploration will begin in a day and a half. With a day and a half left, there is still a slight possibility to rush through the engineering, but first aid... One cannot keep inflicting wounds on oneself and then bandaging them up.

He sat on the adjacent chair, panting, and closed his eyes to begin disassembling the gun. At first, he moved slowly, but the muscle memory developed from repeated disassemblies allowed him to complete the process seamlessly.

Mason said in a weak, hoarse voice

Name: Mason Cooper

He is highly likely to have been captured by the assassins of Lei Xiaogu, or even worse... the tragedy of Young Master Jason is about to repeat itself. You may be right; these talented children really need to stay away from you in order to be safe

It is essential to find him

He has already sensed that something is not quite right

Successfully completed a standard rapid bandaging, enhancing proficiency in first aid skills

That's it

A few minutes later, Mason, holding disassembly tools, looked at the table piled high with various firearm components, and he removed both the barrel and the trigger.

The blueprint has been fully mastered, and the proficiency in engineering skills cannot be improved

I will be very busy for the next one and a half days

As for waiting for Batman to come to the rescue, it was never among Mason's options for consideration from the very beginning

From handguns to rifles and then to heavy machine guns, there is a complete range from classic bolt-action rifles to modular rifles with a distinctly futuristic style

But the secret organization in your world is truly remarkable, and I just happened to obtain some very interesting things from a lady named Amanda Waller

As Batman was fiercely beating the black-clad assassin, he received a message from Alfred, which did not affect his punching motion. The old butler spoke in a tone of regret:

After taking a few deep breaths, the young man pressed the knife against his finger. At the moment the blood flowed out, he picked up an alcohol swab and gauze, beginning to clumsily stop the bleeding and bandage the wound

As Mason surveyed the entire basement, a series of new weapon schematics continuously flashed across his character card, resembling a database update

The person tapped the clipboard in hand, looked up at Mason, and said

The first aid procedure has not yet been initiated, but Mason knows what to do

With this in mind, Mason removed the bandage from his finger and rewrapped it. This time, with a bit of experience, the result was clearly better than the last.

Successfully completed an outstanding craft · Rapid assembly, engineering skill proficiency increased by X10

Afu, your driving skills really need to be improved; tonight you have caused me to incur a significant loss of money

The character card has provided a solution, so the next step is quite simple: make the most of every moment to quickly elevate your engineering skills to Level 2

For example

Mason could only fumble his way through this task; this time, it took him several minutes to attach the last component, yet he did not open his eyes throughout the entire process

Although the items here have not strayed from the realm of "individual weapons," the sheer quantity should not be referred to as a collection but rather as an "armory"

Successfully completed a standard procedure in engineering item disassembly, resulting in an improvement in engineering skill proficiency

Amidst the sound of shattering glass, a sleek and robustly designed assault rifle, embodying the essence of minimalist industrial aesthetics, was taken down and turned towards the workbench

Mason took a deep breath and began to disassemble and reassemble for the second time. After several repetitions, he became increasingly skilled at this task, and his disassembly speed also improved significantly

It is of no concern, young master. Recently, the stock of Wayne Industries has been performing well. The special tracking model drones have been deployed. Additionally, young master, the assassins have begun to retreat.

Is there a technique to gaining experience with this thing

On one hand, Old K generously provided so many components; it would be a disservice to oneself not to take this opportunity to enhance one's engineering experience

He extended his finger, maliciously tapping the area where his neck meets the spine, then turned and left. Mason's expression changed slightly, and he also, despite feeling weak, placed his hand on the back of his neck.

What a collection this is, I disassembled and reassembled all of them, then disassembled and reassembled again, I have enough materials to elevate my engineering skills to Level 2 before I pass away

The next step is to replicate this process

During my first encounter with Mason at the police station, I not only left a tracking signal on him but also a special pheromone that can last for seven days

Well, it seems that exploiting bugs to gain experience is not feasible

His face was almost featureless, but the star map mask placed beside him allowed Mason to recognize his identity

Before I lost consciousness, I heard you mention something about 'glory' and 'the League of Stars.' Who are you? Are you a member of some mysterious organization in Gotham City?

This item is highly sensitive, and any unnecessary movement will cause it to detonate immediately

Successfully completed an excellent process · Rapid and precise assembly, engineering skill proficiency increased by X 5

He endured the numbness throughout his body and made an effort to sit up, pulling open the bedside cabinet to find a fruit knife and a home first aid kit

We will talk after we finish you off

Mason strode forward, rudely grabbing a nearby stool and smashing it violently against Old K's weapon collection cabinet

Old K, right? The Star Alliance, right? Kidnapping me to be your cannon fodder, right? Putting on airs to act like a big shot, right? As the philosopher said, first set a small goal to bring peace of mind

Your behavior of leaving countermeasures when meeting others for the first time is truly reprehensible. Is not the matter concerning Ms. Diana enough to teach you a lesson?

He took out this excellent quality barrel and set it aside, then selected a standard barrel from the accessory box to reassemble the components in front of him

However, my organization is far more formidable than the Owl Court; the two are not even concepts of the same level. Any additional information will be provided to you after you complete the onboarding test; I can only share what you need to know.

I know you are very confused about the current situation, you can regard this as a form of selection

Finally, during approximately the tenth assembly completion, a prompt that Mason had been eagerly anticipating finally appeared

In fact, my team is already fully staffed, Gotham City is not lacking in skilled individuals with various abilities, and we had originally planned to commence operations immediately

Although this individual before me appears to be courteous, the undeniable tone in his words is quite unsettling

The young man closed his eyes in satisfaction once more, disassembling and reassembling the gun again, but this time the hint left him greatly disappointed

This process is quite tedious, but young people understand that they must seize the time

The team I am responsible for suffered heavy losses during the last exploration mission, and we had to recruit several newcomers to bolster our strength. As you can see, I have treated you in my own way, pulling you back from the brink of weakness and death to the realm of the living

Therefore, you owe me a favor

The young man smiled broadly and continued to repeat this process until he felt a slight soreness in the muscles of his arms before stopping

That hypocritical and arrogant old K did not even conceal that danger himself

The vast majority are evaluations of "standard items," but the disassembled gun barrel, which has an "excellent item" rating, caught Mason's attention.

However, that indifferent Lv0 left him feeling extremely frustrated

This terrifying number left Mason momentarily stunned

Once is enough for Jason's matter! Continue the pursuit, Ah Fu

If you also need to install trackers for them, please do so quickly

It is not that he does not trust the master's integrity and decisiveness, but rather that the mysterious Old K was able to extricate himself from those black-clad assassins even with Batman entering the battlefield. This indicates that this fellow may not be Batman's match, but it would likely be a piece of cake for him to eliminate himself before the master intervenes

Mason replied expressionlessly.

First, the components were inspected, and upon finding no high-quality parts, the disassembly and assembly practice commenced directly

There is one and a half days left until the operation begins. This house's basement has enough firearms and the accessories you need. Make sure to prepare as thoroughly as possible, as your responsibilities will be fire support and sniper.

Deploy a swarm of drones to search for him throughout Gotham

You may also try to escape, I will certainly not stop you

On the other hand, it is indeed necessary to make adequate preparations for that exploration mission, which sounds quite perilous

You will know then

However, at this critical moment, your series of outstanding performances successfully caught my attention, so I made a spontaneous decision to give you an opportunity

Then I truly must thank you

Upon careful consideration, the previous shooting was the same.

No!

But the young man is not in despair; he does not have time for despair and is not someone who would surrender to reality. Otherwise, after being reborn, he would not have to take the risk to save Catwoman.

Interpretation of the drawings in progress

The young man moved his neck slightly, dismantling the weapon in his hands in a fierce manner

Then he realized that he seemed to have underestimated Old K

There are tips for precise aiming, but there are none for shooting randomly.

He said in a low voice

One cannot rely solely on frequency to forcefully confront the issue

Batman looked in the direction where Mason had last disappeared, then glanced at the burning wreckage of the fighter jets several blocks away, and said softly

His attempt is worthwhile

However, disassembling is simple, while assembling is difficult

There is a recently healed wound there

Your physical condition is truly poor; aside from having a bit of talent in shooting, you are almost entirely an ordinary person. I am beginning to regret bringing you back.

Fuck

The old butler Alfred fell silent for a moment, then he said

Status: Injured (Healing), Leg Bone Fracture (Healing), Sedative Effect (Countdown 17 minutes)

Mason looked at the prompt before him, sighed once more, and began to unwrap the bandage for the third time. However, this time he noticed other items in the first aid kit and recalled the procedures from the wilderness bandaging tutorial he had studied, so he attempted to apply them.

What is the content of the action? Where to explore? How long will it take?

In a situation where the other party is holding the bomb switch and one is unable to disarm the miniature bomb, it is better to be pragmatic.

Then perhaps you should leave me there

This system does not merely require the number of times and duration; it demands that I strive for excellence in every instance of production, so that I can rapidly enhance my skill proficiency in a short period of time

I am very grateful to you for saving me, perhaps I can repay you in other ways. Although I do not have much money at the moment, I have a very wealthy friend.

At this point, the guy smiled as if he recalled something amusing and said

This is it! I knew it!

At the moment his finger made contact, a line of prompts jumped into Mason's view

Identity: Gotham High School dropout, betrayer of the Penguin

It seems that even involving Mason in a seemingly dangerous exploratory mission is done with a condescending attitude, as if it were a favor. From this perspective, this individual is undoubtedly arrogant and hypocritical

Successfully completed an excellent craft · Rapid bandaging, first aid skill proficiency increased by X 5

The man smiled without speaking, merely looking at Mason with a mocking gaze, as if he were observing a person spouting nonsense. The young man curled his lips and asked again:

In the basement before him were three large display cabinets filled with various firearms and modification accessories

The guy sitting on the chair by the bed, with an air of seriousness, picked up a clipboard and began to write and draw on it, then, in a manner that suggested he had everything under control, said without looking up:

Skills: Shooting Lv1, Alchemy Lv0, Engineering Lv0, Forging Lv0, Tailoring Lv0

Clearly, the aloof character cards have their own set of inductive logic when it comes to the creation of objects

As before, these blueprints are products of component enhancements based on the weapons in front of us. Although they have different appearances, they all share a unified name: "Engineer Engineering Matching Gun Series"

He stroked his chin, reminiscing about his experiences practicing shooting and assembling firearms, and soon reached a conclusion

That misunderstanding resulted in a loss of at least 500 million dollars for you

A large number of engineering components detected, basic weapon blueprints updated

You can call me Old K, of course, it is a pseudonym

Hmm?

Whether or not to take risks is not the main concern; the efficiency is simply too low

One minute later, Mason was pleased to see the prompt indicating that the emergency medical branch had been unlocked

The young people were captivated

It is recommended to attempt disassembly when engineering reaches Level 2, first aid reaches Level 3, or when possessing rapid healing-type medicines

The master, with a stoic expression, knocked down an assassin who attempted to launch a surprise attack with a single punch. He said in a deep voice:

Mason excitedly opened his eyes and passionately kissed the rifle he had assembled with his eyes closed, holding it in front of him. After spending nearly an hour, he finally grasped the key to enhancing his branching skills.

Mason disassembled the pistol while gently rubbing his forehead, feeling a slight numbness at the back of his neck. He then squinted his eyes, and a fierce glint erupted within them

I think I roughly understand

Indeed, with so many lines, it is clear that he is not a good person

Upon seeing the astonishing number of weapons before him, Mason quickly revealed a smile of anticipation

When Mason awoke once more, he found himself lying on an unfamiliar bed. Upon opening his eyes, he saw a ceiling he did not recognize. Soon after, a familiar translucent light screen unfolded before him, displaying his current state:

Mason sighed, placed the gun in his hand back into the collection cabinet behind him, and picked up another handgun to return to the workbench, swiftly disassembling it.

In less than three days since my rebirth, thrilling events have occurred one after another. It is said that a life filled with confusion must have a goal in order to be lived better

He candidly informed Mason that his previous team had been completely wiped out, and also mentioned that he had found some "newcomers". In reality, what he intended to manipulate with these miniature bombs were nothing more than disposable pawns