＜Infinite Dendrogram＞

□ September 1, 2004

That day, < Babylonian Combat Regiment > was crusading < UBM > on a plateau close to Kremyr.

The total battle power of the Babylonian Combat Regiment is huge and has crusaded many < UBM > before.

Much of the MVP had been won by [Sword King] Fortesura, who was also the owner and the kingdom's dueling third place, and [Super Granting Artist] Sharka, the clan's stalk.

Alternatively, Kanst Momentum has earned a reputation for the destructive power of his Special Skills.

But the other guy was different on his own that day.

The crusader < UBM > is an Epic, [Injection Dragon Vulcan].

It is a heavenly earth dragon born of mutation (...) and flies at supersonic speeds like rockets with the energy stored in his body. It was a robust outer shell from the ground dragon that stormed and pulverized toward prey.

The ecosystem around the claiming mill was disrupted by this < UBM >, which moved from somewhere, affecting the lives of the inhabitants as well.

As a result, the Claymil-based Babylonian Fighters went on crusade... and this made it difficult to navigate.

Anyway, the opponent flies freely around the air.

No Fortesura or Sharka attacks, the greatest force, are reached, no one with power-focused skills is hit, and vice versa, hit-focused skills do not deal decent damage to a robust outer shell.

The battle of < Infinite Dendrogram > brings compatibility differences together everywhere.

But when [Vulcan] was thought to be doing well, there was only one [Vulcan] who could handle it.

His name is Masked Riser.

His < Embrio >, Helmose, was still in its fifth form, but his skills allowed him to fly at supersonic speeds for a short time, with a powerful blow.

Therefore, the < Babylonian Combat Regiment > organized a crusade around him, which resulted in merit.

Even if no other member hits, he guides [Vulcan] 's movement with his special skills, and at the end of the day, he is dropped to the ground with a blow from the riser hung with a full expansion of the Sharka.

He then held in Rahm in Sharka without missing the period and completed the crusade with a total attack without letting him escape into the sky again.

No member could read who the MVP of that battle would be, but in the end, Riser earned it.

Riser himself was baffled, but all the other members were convinced, including Fortesla and Sharka.

This is the end of the crusade for [Vulcan].

But Riser's confusion continued afterwards.

Though I got my first MVP perk for him...... because that was not a weapon but a production material (...)

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'... what am I going to do with this?'

Riser was in the conversation room at the home of the Babylonian Combat Regiment, looking at things on his desk with his face in trouble inside the mask.

There sits an item named [Injection Dragon Compression Wreck Vulcan].

slightly bigger than adult men. That was like the statue of [Injection Dragon Vulcan], where Riser became MVP.

But it is undoubtedly an MVP benefit… it is a benefit material.

MVP offers are often gear items that have been adjusted to MVP.

It may rarely be a consuming item or material, but it is also limited as a case.

For example, in the Summoner system, there may be debris and skeletons for use as undead in the Degraded Monster Summoning Medium of UBM, or in the Necromancer system.

In addition, if some production jobs or the like become MVPs by any means, materials often come out.

In this way, when the MVP is a production job, a subpoena job, or a necromancy job that makes use of it, the material also comes out.

However, this time the MVP, Riser, is purely combat-type, does not contain any production elements in the build or in the < Embrio >, and does not have the means to process the [compressed remains].

Although this is his first perk, this is also a good place to rot treasure.

"What's up, Riser?"

"Owner......"

Fortesura, the owner of the Babylonian Combat Regiment, spoke to him in such a fold.

"Oh. Is that yesterday's perk? Haven't you asked for processing yet?"

'Yeah.... ask for machining?

"Hmm? You don't know?

Fortesura tells Riser, who hears back words he can't hear.

"Material-based perks can leave processing to other humans. Only MVP can use the finished product."

"Is that the kind of specification?

"Oh. The only time material comes out with purely combat-type MVP benefits is when people are close to you who can be entrusted with processing. I had the privilege of being a drug ingredient before, and I had it processed by my wife. You know someone who can process it, right?

…………

Riser had an idea of the craftsman.

'Okay. I'll go and do you a favor as soon as possible'

"Oh. Let me see when you can"

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The fortified city of Kreimil is a city that developed from its defensive base hundreds of years ago.

For this reason, there are still many craftsmen on the production of armaments, and even the kingdom was ranked among the best in the number of tians who held jobs in the production system.

And Riser's visit with [compressed remains] was a workshop for armorers with finger folds, even in the claiming mill.

When the riser entered the workshop through the entrance that was open, several artisans in the workshop seemed busy working.

'Excuse me. Is Zola here?

"Whoa. There he is, Riser boy. What's up with you today? The mask seems to be safe."

An old man who was inside...... [High Armor Artisan "High Armor Jazz"] Zola responded to the riser while polishing some of the apparent metal armor.

Zola is the owner of this workshop and has taken on many protective gear with her disciples, the craftsmen, and Tian's requests.

Riser's interaction with Zola has been going on for over two years now, just after his visit to this claiming mill.

The mask he still wears… it was Zola who requested the production of a metal hero mask resembling a special photo hero.

In the early < Infinite Dendrogram >, the production of < Master > was to create an existing one.

Creating completely new equipment was excellent production originality, or we had to wait for technological innovation.

That was the same with the arrangement, and changing the existing full-face helm design required skilled arms to perform as usual after making major changes in appearance.

Riser's order for "Full Face Helm Made of Metal Similar to the Mask of a Featured Hero" was also heavily loaded at the beginning of the service, resulting in Riser choosing to hire Tian's craftsman.

But that made navigation difficult for another reason.

Riser looks back at his memory when he thinks it was something he couldn't have ordered at first.

('Cause I asked you to make a hero mask' even though you didn't have the concept of hero stuff per se)

In the first place, when it comes to heroes for Tian, he is nothing more than a [hero (hero)].

As a result, there were some disagreements at first, but eventually we understood each other and moved on.

There is the shaping of his mask now, based on Riser's own awkward painting over and over again with trial and error.

In addition, the design remained intact, and the material was also updated to match the level of riser. [Recipe] It also remains, so even if it is damaged, it can be replaced.

Within doing so, Riser and Zola became friends, even privately, and sometimes in a relationship where they dined with Zola's family and disciples.

He was the most trustworthy craftsman for Riser, who thought he could be entrusted with processing.

'Actually, there's something I'd like to ask you...'

That's how Riser told the story and ordered the production of equipment using [compressed remains] as a material.

"Mmmm..."

But Zola's reaction wasn't fragrant.

He seems to be worried and hesitant about something before the [compressed remains] removed by Riser.

And here's what I said.

"That's... shouldn't it be me?

Why?

"Well... I can't match the material."

That's what I said, I put my hand on the head of the [compressed remains].

"< UBM > Offer Material. I've heard rumors but I've never seen them before. Of course, I've never worked on it. I don't think I can handle that."

"But."

"And... I'm not a super."

That's what Zola said, like spitting out the cause of the problem.

"The level and the talent that stopped halfway through are craftsmen. It's better to look for a super craftsman or a master with a blacksmith than to leave me with just one material in the world."

Unlike, Tian has a talent (level) limit for individuals.

Knowing the lack of power, Zola was about to say no on that grounds.

Because I know that if I don't have enough craftsman arms, I will just waste a rare and extremely rewarding material.

…………

At the same time, however, the desire to make equipment out of one material in the world… my desire as an artisan was visible in its eyes.

Riser, who heard Zola's words and looked him in the eye...

'I don't mind. Please make it by Mr. Zola'

I didn't translate the words, I asked Zola.

"That's why I don't have the strength..."

"Give me this mask."

Riser points to his mask and goes on with the words.

'It was Zola who made this mask for me. Having been in an accident over there and given up on my dreams as an actor, I can be a hero in this world thanks to Zola making a mask. "

The first reason I decided to make a hero mask was backwards.

Dreams I should have lost, possibilities I stopped reaching, as remnants of those things...... craved a mask.

But Zola handled it... wearing that mask that shaped Riser's dream, he changed a bit.

The mask that shaped his former dreams was dazzling to him.

That's how I realized.

Now he had a status that transcended people.

There was an Embrio who ran with himself.

And my face as a hero was there.

Not the rest.

He realized... that he could be a hero now.

Riser was determined to be a shameless self to the dreams that took shape, to the dreams that were once to be fulfilled.

That's how he put on his mask and asked Zola and the others to make a handmade hero suit too...... he kept running through as a hero.

He battled monsters and burglars to protect people and patrolled to prevent incidents.

I was told by Tian that he was an unusual guy.

Bishmal, who was amused and started dating patrols from time to time, and Fortesura, who came to scout after hearing his rumors, also became friends.

And as he continued to work as a hero… he became known as a hero.

Even if it wasn't [the brave], some heroes called him... were recognised by the people of Claymill.

He got a mask, not a remnant of a lost dream...... he came running through as a masked riser.

That's why......

'That's why the gear you wear with this mask... I'd like to ask Zola for it'

"Boy..."

"Please."

Riser did not hesitate and asked Zola to create it.

to his sincere request, Zola often worried, thought,

"... I don't have a choice! Don't complain if you can't do it right!

Admitted.

"Yikes! I'll do it thoroughly when this happens! Hey, hey! I'm gonna make a drawing! I'm taking it now. When I'm done with my work, I want everyone in the workshop to focus on me!

"" "Heh! Parent!" "

His disciples also smile and respond to Zola's call.

They also wanted to be involved in protective equipment using perks.

"It's from design anyway. A hero would be important there first."

'No, make it easy for Zola and the others to make...'

"Silly. Build your own gear for you. Don't be a hero. What are you gonna do?

Zola laughed as she said that and gently poked Lyser's chest.

"Even so, we may not have been able to grasp the heroism yet! I'm gonna put out a design in the workshop, so pick me a guy who likes Riser. Ya!

'Okay.... I'm hoping!

"Oh, my God!

That's how Zola's workshop went into the production of equipment using [Injection Dragon Compression Wreckage Vulcan].

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Over a period of nearly a month, Zola processed the [erupting dragon compression remains] into gear.

That's streamlined moving armor.

The name of the equipment is [Vulcan Air].

It was designed to bring out the properties that [Injection Dragon] had, while also considering simultaneous use with Helmose, the Riser's Embryo.

Above all, it was a truly heroic design.

In all respects, the equipment the riser deserves to wear.

But just one thing... there was a problem.

"Sorry...... I failed"

Zola and her disciples, who handled the equipment, had the faults of leaning down to regret.

One of the skills lined up in the Equipment Skills column was written "Damage Resistance".

Benefits An automatic repair feature that you would have had if you were a weapon.

Repair with time to be crushed and return to the owner.

That's what this armor was equipped with, only in half.

Although it is written that the equipment is difficult to break by "breakage resistance," on the contrary, it means that it is torn (...) and damaged (...).

Being specified, on the contrary, the endurance limits of this equipment are visible.

In that regard, depending on what I saw, I could even say that it did not extend far to privileged weapons.

"I think I screwed up at the best part of the world..."

If he were a more skilled craftsman, Zola regretted that he might have been able to retain the same restorative power as a reward weapon... not to be lost.

However, the reactions of the risers who received the gear were different from those of Zola.

"No, that's fine."

"What...?

"Some things are important because one day they will break"

It is not something that will last forever.

It could break, it could lose.

That's why...... it's also something that has no changeover.

Like a dream I once lost, that gear was dazzling to Riser.

"Boy... is that armor okay?

'Yes. This armor... I'll take care of the suit'

When Riser answered that without hesitation, Zola took a moment... and laughed.

"... hahahaha! Well, if the client likes it, this one will help too."

Hold Riser's shoulder so that his worries cleared up.

"Okay, then we're ready for that gear. Launch! Let's go get a drink! I'll give you the money!

The disciples cheer on Zora's words.

'Yes!'

"Can my kids and Kami come with me?

"Of course."

That's how they laugh, and they call Zola's family, too, and walk through the city of Claymill at dusk.

Ridiculously, praise the end of one job.

It is a serene...... but radiant everyday sight.

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The people who were in that sight.

Now, there's no one left as one but Riser.

Because the biggest disaster in the kingdom - [Tripolar Dragon Gloria] - struck this past month.

All the people in the cramill who called him a hero also... vanished into the light.

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He lost his dream.

He lost his loved ones.

But still... there's more left.

That's...

To be continued