Chapter 53 053. Craftsman
After leaving the tavern, Old Dimitri led Li Ozi and Qiu Ran around the complicated alleyways and containers in the Sikkim settlement, opened a manhole cover, and led them to climb down.
"Is this... a shipwreck?"
Qiu Ran's fingertips brushed the alloy plates on both sides of the corridor and said in surprise:
"The entire Sikkim settlement is actually built on a ship... It's hard to imagine. How big is this ship?"
"Small cargo ships of less than one million tons were considered small in the old days. They were not even equipped with nuclear reactors. The warships and aircraft carriers of the old days were big guys that could easily reach 500 to 600 meters."
Dimitri said with some yearning:
"There used to be a lot of water in the outside world, and they gathered into oceans. But since that war, evil red and black clouds swept across the world, and the oceans were either frozen into ice, buried by wind, snow and sand, or became permanent The snow drifts away with the wind ”
"In the old world, everything seems to be big." Qiu Ran looked at the spacious corridor with envy: "Even Shuang Ping doesn't seem to have such a big ship."
"Yes, the old world has overcapacity. The fashion clothes they produce in one year can be worn by billions of people for a thousand years." Dimitri said.
"It's amazing... Everyone must have been very rich at that time, so every family would have a big wardrobe that could hold hundreds of clothes."
"That's not true, according to the garbage man's excavations. Most of the clothes were discarded before being worn a few times." Li Aozi shrugged, dispelling Qiu Ran's fantasy: "Actually, there is no difference between the old times and now. , the poor will always be poor, and the rich will always be rich, but the quality of life is much better than it is now.”
"Uh..."
Qiu Ran opened her mouth and finally said:
"Even then it would be better than now."
Compared with the ground, the underground is not much warmer. Homeless wanderers can be seen everywhere in the corridors. However, compared to the people living in iron containers on the ground, they have less assets. At least they have a blanket and can’t see anything. What comes out is a pot or skull vessel, some weapons, and that's it.
Almost everyone sleeps on their own box. Compared to the ground, there are fewer fights. There is a sense of community. There are bonfires scattered in some places. This place can often be crowded with dozens of people sleeping together. Relying on the original ventilation ducts on the ship, no one should have died of carbon monoxide poisoning.
It's much cleaner here than on the ground. I don't know if it's because there are more toilets on the ship. In fact, the filthy excrement on the ground is only temporary. I often feel disgusting on the first day. In the second half of the night, these things will be blown away by the wind and snow. Blown away or buried.
In fact, Li Aozi knew that in the outside world, even excrement was snatched by others. There was no chemical fertilizer here, and the nutrient layer of the land had long been destroyed by wind and sand. There was not much nutrients that could be used to grow crops. In places like this, there are generally armed guards behind public toilets to prevent people from stealing these important resources.
In the outside world, except for human life, everything related to people is precious.
Old Dimitri walked up the stairs to the end and opened the door to a sailor's dormitory with a key:
"I live right here."
The moment the door opened, a warm breath hit her face. Qiu Ran smelled the water vapor, women and the faint fragrance of milk. She curiously poked her head forward. The orange candlelight looked particularly precious in the darkness. A man with a sallow face , but a middle-aged woman with a very kind expression was lying on the wooden board, with a bed woven with furs, mattresses, and even soft things such as chicken feathers piled under her body.
The indoor layout is very luxurious, with a large bed, a carpet, a workbench, a cabinet and a coal stove. Except for the lack of independent bathrooms, the Sikkim settlement can definitely be called a wealthy family.
"This is Katina and Cilic, my daughter and grandson." Dimitri moved two iron buckets and raised his hand: "Let's sit and talk - I just drank wine, so I won't bring tea. I’m here to entertain you—although I don’t have any tea, you probably don’t mind, trash guy.”
"No problem."
Li Ozi immediately noticed the woman on the bed, or rather, the baby in her arms.
The baby noticed that there was an outsider coming, was a little frightened, closed his eyes, and was about to cry.
"Hush! Hush!" Dimitri's daughter Katsina shook the baby repeatedly and whispered: "Stop making trouble, Cilic - grandpa is entertaining guests."
"We don't mean any harm." Qiu Ran also reassured: "Don't be afraid, little darling, we are all good people...well, at least I am."
However, Qiu Ran's gentleness did not make the baby stop crying, he still whimpered.
"It doesn't seem to be working." Qiu Ran said distressedly.
"I'm sorry for you to see this." Dimitri scratched his half-bald head awkwardly: "Kaya, can you please calm Cilic down? At least coax him..."
"Oh, of course! If dad can never bring outsiders in, Cilic will become very quiet and calm, as silent as a snow fox." Katsina replied angrily.
"Wow ah ah..."
The baby's cries were full of uneasiness. It kept kicking its hands and feet, and no matter how much the mother called for comfort, it was useless.
Li Ozi's eyes moved slightly, he stood up and came to Kaqina.
The mother shrank back subconsciously, still fearful of the trash man's reputation.
Qiu Ran quickly grabbed Li Ozi, and for a moment she thought of the opponent's previous actions of killing three people in a row and not hesitating in the face of roulette.
So she quickly whispered: "Li Ozi, this is a child, you don't want-"
"Let me try."
However, Li Ozi just said slowly. He leaned down and took off his hood and mask, revealing a young and handsome face. His gray eyes were full of intimacy that was completely opposite to this outfit, making Katsina unconsciously relax her vigilance.
She hesitated for a moment, then stretched out her hand and handed the swaddling clothes into Li Aozi's arms. His movements were gentle and steady, and he held the baby in his arms.
Qiu Ran's worried eyes gradually turned into surprise.
Li Ozi didn't do anything, and the child miraculously closed his mouth, neither crying nor fussing. Instead, he opened his eyes wide and stared at Li Ozi curiously with his blue eyes.
"Hey!"
The next moment, the baby laughed, and he stretched out his hand towards Li Ozi, as if he wanted to touch him.
"Shh... Cilic, be quiet."
Li Ozi raised his index finger, gently shook the swaddle, and said softly:
"Don't make yourself too tired from crying. You have to sleep slowly, sleep slowly..."
Little Cilic gradually became sleepy in his arms and humming. He relaxed his body, stretched his limbs, put his head on Li Ozi's arm, and fell asleep smoothly.
Li Ozi handed the baby back to Katsina, who had a complicated look on her face, but still said:
"Thank you."
Dimitri held his knees, thoughtfully:
"It seems that Cilic likes you very much."
"I have always been very popular with babies," Li Ozi shrugged: "A long time ago, those babies and children would feel very kind to me when they see me - it won't work if they are older."
"Do you still have this arcana?!" Qiu Ran said in surprise.
"It's not Aoneng. I've always been very popular with children." Li Ozi's tone unconsciously softened: "Whether it's playing games or in reality... babies don't bother me at all, as long as they are born... In my arms, you will behave well.”
"Have you ever taken care of children? It seems like you are not very skilled at it."
"No, I have never taken care of a child." Li Ozi replied: "But the baby never hates me and likes me unconditionally... I don't even know if this is a superpower. It makes me like a human trafficker. I also Love babies ”
"Children are always very innocent. They know who is good to them and they will like each other." Dimitri glanced at him meaningfully, "Garbage man, what should I call you?"
"Lee Ozi."
He said casually and sat down.
"I am Dimitri Oslovovich Moskufo. As you can see, I am a craftsman who knows a little bit of everything."
He pointed to his bright yellow eyes again:
"This is my arcane power, which I call [Eye of Destiny]. It allows me to see the length of a person's life."
"Cool." Li Ozi said: "Those who can see death must have suffered a blow far heavier than death."
"You are right." Dimitri glanced at his daughter: "This also caused me to lose my son-in-law, Katsina's lover, Cilic's father, Xiao."
He shook his head and said: "Human life is already determined, but what else can we record during our lifetime so that the dead can continue in another way?"
"For example?" Li Ozi thought, and he knew the key part was coming.
"Like this."
Dimitri took out a small box from the bedside table and opened it in front of Li Ozi, revealing a finely crafted and uniquely attractive iron ring inside.
If you look closely, you can also notice a special white porcelain coating on the surface of the ring.
"Xiao." Dimitri said: "He used his own ribs to grind into ashes and attached them to the ring. In the last stage of his life, he devoted all his efforts and love to create it."< br>
The properties of the ring immediately appeared in front of Li Ozi:
[Item name]: Xiao’s masterpiece
[Category]: Jewelry/Ring
[Quality]: Flawless treasures
[Attribute]: Charm +7
Persistence: When the user is a relative of the creator, the probability of being hit by bullets is reduced by 50%.
【Introduction】：
"I'm sorry that I can't be with you, but I will always protect you. Death cannot stop me from protecting the ones I love."
A masterpiece embodying the immortal will of a dying man.
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It is no exaggeration to say that in the early stage, this was a well-deserved artifact.
In the early stage when the version limit is level 30, even if the sustainability effect is discarded, the 7 points of charm attached are enough to make an ordinary [Mutant] undergo a qualitative transformation.
As for Li Ozi, his basic [Charm] is as high as 21 points. After adding 7 points, he has a 30% benefit from the [Sustainable Love Hunting] specialty. The final equivalent is 36.4 [Charm] points!
This is not just Alpha level, but close to Beta level.
But in fact, this piece of flawless treasure-level jewelry was not Li Aozi’s goal.
Dimitri put away the ring, took out a thick stack of notes and information from the table, and handed it to Li Ozi.
"You've seen the power of that thing."
Dimitri said solemnly:
"This is a masterpiece that only a dying person can create. You have such a disaster, but this is also an opportunity - even if your death comes as scheduled. Your existence and your soul will still exist in the world. ”
"This is the secret of the Artisan of Death."
【You got the "Spirit-Infused Manufacturing Notes"】
[Tip: Dimitri shared with you the inheritance of life and profession - "artisan". 】
[You must master the professional knowledge required for employment within one month. Otherwise, this career task will be regarded as a failure, and you will not be able to re-select this type of life career within 24 months. 】
【Do you accept it? 】
"I accept."
Li Ozi borrowed the heavy notebook and quickly looked through it. Various techniques suddenly flooded into his mind, how to deal with various materials, how to design and draw...
Li Ozi was slightly startled by the complicated knowledge. It was not until Dimitri spoke that he finally recovered.
"I will always stay here. If you have any questions, you can always come to me."
Dimitri said, sitting in front of the workbench:
"Of course, I also have some good stuff here. Spirit-infused jewelry is my strength. I have a lot of stuff here that even a trash guy can appreciate - there is a fee."
Li Ozi nodded. He saw that Dimitri's favorability was also shown. It was currently 65 points, which was just okay.
As his favorability increases, Dimitri will sell some very good equipment later. Of course, Li Ozi's purpose was to abduct the old man entirely.
When players arrive in the future, they will definitely have a headache how to find jewelry equipment. Li Ozi plans to purchase the items in bulk from Dimitri and resell them to players to earn the price difference.
In the future, when the favorability level increases, you can directly invest in Dimitri and let him sell it under his own name, or if you are successful in your life and career training, you can directly produce and sell it to players, which will be a huge profit. (End of chapter)