As she spoke, Ancient One reached out beside her, and a golden halo immediately appeared out of thin air.
"You see, the weakening of space isn't without its benefits. At least, the difficulty of these types of spells will decrease significantly~"
While speaking, after fumbling around twice, Ancient One actually pulled out a...
"Pistol?"
Although he really wanted to continue complaining about Ancient One's evaluation of the benefits of weakened space, Luka's attention was immediately drawn to the pistol she pulled out of the portal.
Mainly, Luka hadn't expected it.
Ancient One's 'deal' would actually be a 'core component'!
"You, you, you can sense the difference in this thing???!!!"
Luka had always thought that only he could see the golden finger.
So how could he not be surprised when Ancient One so brazenly brought it out in front of him?
However, Ancient One looked at Luka with a calm expression, as if she had just done something very ordinary.
"Different? I can't tell."
"Huh?"
Seeing Luka's dazed expression, Ancient One pursed her lips and chuckled as she explained.
"It's just because, in some timelines, I saw you were very excited after getting this thing, so, well, you understand~"
"This..."
Hearing Ancient One's explanation, Luka, who was originally still somewhat shocked, instantly had a face full of black lines.
"So, Sorcerer Ancient One, your so-called deal is to give me something I would have gotten anyway, just earlier?"
Although he didn't mind giving the Hex Core to her in the first place.
'But if you do this, aren't you just fooling me?'
"In fact, out of tens of thousands of futures, only a few of them would result in you getting this, ahem, pistol."
However, after hearing this, Luka didn't feel like he had gained anything; instead, he frowned even more.
'Old timer! You're still saying you weren't watching my timeline!!!'
The next moment.
"Thump~"
Another invisible attack landed on Luka's head.
"No, you're still using mind-reading?!"
Ancient One rolled her eyes again at the remark.
"Do I need to use mind-reading with that expression of yours? How could an old woman like me, who has lived for hundreds of years, not understand micro-expression psychology?"
After being lectured by Ancient One, Luka could only purse his lips.
Otherwise, what could he do? Fight this old timer?
Blocking out that unrealistic thought in his head, Luka reached out and took the 'pistol' Ancient One handed him.
Actually, calling it a pistol wasn't entirely accurate. From its structure, this gun was more similar to an air rifle used in shooting competitions.
Most of the gun body's structure was exposed, and its overall weight was very light.
Of course, more importantly, it was the golden finger panel that popped up in front of Luka.
[Dehydration Energy Gun]
[Super Villain World 2/5]
[Manufacturer: Megamind]
[Core Component: Pneumatic Training Pistol]
[Synthesis Materials: 1 baby pacifier, 1 small dryer, 1 small energy storage device, 1 Dimensional Wormhole]
[Item Description: Named the Dehydration Pistol, but in reality, it relies on shooting energy rays to compress objects into blue energy cubes the size of a thumb. Regardless of the object's original size or whether it contains water molecules, it will not affect the final compressed cube's size, volume, or weight. The compressed energy cube will return to its original state after contacting a small amount of clear water.]
[Friendly Reminder: After being compressed into an energy cube, the original person or object will be in a special space where time is frozen. Isn't this a kind of alternative immortality~]
'Hmm? It's another item from the Super Villain World.'
'And looking at the description, this thing seems to be... a bit awesome?'
Just from the description, Luka even felt that this thing was no less powerful than the previous [3D Puzzle Hammer].
In fact, one of the most headache-inducing issues for Luka right now was how to store and transport the two hundred tons of [Boxer] Mech later on.
It's completely unrealistic to have hundreds or even thousands of tons of mechs flying around, like in Pacific Rim, suspended by mech helicopters; even Stark doesn't have that technology right now.
Currently, Luka could only temporarily control the huge [Boxer] Mech himself, storing it in a temporary warehouse and assigning a large number of personnel to guard it.
He was constantly on edge, fearing that a large number of spies from various forces would inexplicably appear and try to steal parts.
Even so, it was only convenient for activity now because New York was largely in ruins.
Once the city was rebuilt, with the [Boxer] Mech's size and weight, one step would create a large pit in the ground, and after a few steps, he would be sued into bankruptcy by the road administration.
Now, if he had this [Dehydration Energy Gun], comparable to Pym Particles, it seemed that carrying anything would no longer be a problem in the future?
'And not only is it convenient for storage and carrying, but if I use it on people, couldn't I take them out with one shot each?'
'However, it doesn't seem to say any object? Are there still some restrictions?'
However, when Luka saw the last material required for synthesis, all other concerns became irrelevant.
"This..."
A 'Dimensional Wormhole' was right in front of Luka now.
But the Hex Core was originally intended to be traded with Ancient One; he couldn't have his cake and eat it too, right?
Luka hesitated, looking up at Ancient One in front of him, but several times he wanted to explain, he didn't know how to begin.
'If I say it, I'm probably going to be hammered to death by the old timer...'
However, Ancient One, seeing Luka's sputtering and not saying anything for a long time, seemed a bit impatient and asked directly.
"How is it? Satisfied or not?"
"Well, I am satisfied, it's just..."
"Young people really don't speak clearly. Isn't being satisfied enough? What's the 'just'? Alright, I'm busy. See you~"
With that, Ancient One waved her hand generously, and a portal immediately appeared. She was about to turn and leave.
"Hey, hey, hey? Sorcerer Ancient One? Your Dimensional Wormhole??"
Although Luka really wanted to synthesize this [Dehydration Gun] immediately.
But compared to that, Luka also cared more about the favor of a big shot like Ancient One. Convenience for carrying items and such could be solved by other means.
Moreover, he might not be unable to get another 'Dimensional Wormhole' later to synthesize this item.
What's more, Ancient One was taking this thing to repair the World barrier, so he might as well honestly hand over the Hex Core.
It's just...
Hearing Luka's shout, Ancient One, who already had one foot in the portal, turned back again.
What greeted him was still that familiar look of looking at an idiot.
"You child, you should read more books. A Dimensional Wormhole is just a hole, what would I need that thing for?"
After speaking, Ancient One no longer explained, stepping directly into the portal and disappearing.
Leaving Luka alone, still dazed in the laboratory.
"No, if you don't want it, then what did you trade with me for...?"