Amalgamatape (Silver) A field-mage’s best friend, amalgamatape can be used to temporarily or permanently combine multiple items into one form. The amalgamatape may be used to adhere two objects to one another. One object must be securely attached to the other for the amalgamatape to function. Once adhered, the user must infuse MANA into the amalgamatape, at a rate of one point per thirty centimeters (1 MANA / 30cm). The MANA will drain at a rate of one point per hour until the MANA is gone, at which point the amalgamatape will dissipate into dust. The amalgamatape may be recharged by infusing additional MANA. If the MANA amount exceeds double the amalgamatape required, the amalgamatape immediately dissipates and the combination of items becomes permanent. The rarity of items created is affected by the type of amalgamatape used.

The roll was shiny and reflective. Robin thought it looked a little bit like a holographic card from a collectible trading card game, just extended beyond the borders of the roll itself. This one seemed like it might be the easiest to use, and the most versatile. Some of the tape had already been used, but it was mostly there.

The tube, though, seemed like it had an exponentially higher ceiling for potential, although it could also give a worthless result. It was more of a gamble, which wasn’t really his style. At least I have both. I can afford to experiment a little bit. He examined it again, reading the notification as he slipped his satchel off his back.

Akashic Adhesive The Akashic Adhesive is a exophasic metapolymer alloy of the metaphysical concepts of creation and individuality, as well as ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate. To take effect, the Akashic Adhesive must be applied to two separate objects, which must then be pressed together for twenty seconds. Applied air and/or heat may speed this process. When the Adhesive fully cures, the objects will combine their forms to become a unique object. The rarity of the item created is affected by the rarity and condition of the component items used. The function of the item created is related to the functions of the component items used. Ambient MANA in the local area may affect the end result.

Robin absent-mindedly nodded to himself as he began unloading his satchel. He took out the Regal Spinneret and both of the Flasks of the Red Rune Witch. He stared at the for a moment, and then as an afterthought, summoned a protein bar from the Satchel of the Generous Matron. He unwrapped it and ate it slowly, savoring the chewy mint flavor, pondering the items in front of him.

Could have been a lot worse than mint…

The Flasks are not that useful as they are. I don’t particularly want to release vengeful frost spirits, and I don’t have the Rune skill at all. I could put them together with the amalgamatape to potentially get a more powerful version, but… I would be willing to bet that a more powerful Flask of the Red Rune Witch would be even less useful to me. The Akashic Adhesive might turn them into something useful.

Still chewing, Robin uncapped the Akashic Adhesive. He could smell the familiar, burning odor of super glue immediately. Weirdly familiar. He carefully squirted a small streak onto the back of the first flask and carefully set it down, repeating the process with the other flask. He then picked both up and pressed the spots where he had applied the glue together, holding them firmly, being careful not to twist them, his experience with master-level Solar Savior Silver models coming in handy.

He waited, wishing he had thought to start counting as he did it. After a few moments, the flasks abruptly snapped into each other, their new form taking the place of the two former objects instantly, like an invisible curtain had been yanked away revealing the object had been there all along.

The new object was… a larger flask. It looked like it was made from cast iron, though it was only a fraction the weight. It had snowflakes carved over the entirety of it, although most of the snowflakes seemed to be melting, a drip or two coming off most of them. This one is pretty ominous. At least it’’s not quite as flask-esque as the components. Thermos might be more accurate. Guess I’ll see. Identify!

Thermos of The Red-Eyed Chill The Thermos of the Red-Eyed Chill was formed already containing the boundless rage of a multitude of frost spirits. The spirits and their vessel have become one, inflicting their cold rage on the contents. The Thermos of the Red-Eyed Chill may be filled with any liquid and re-sealed. After being sealed, the Thermos may not be opened for six hours. Afterwards, the contents of the Thermos may be imbibed, with the Thermos containing up to twelve doses. When the contents are imbibed, the drinker gains the “Red-Eyed Chill” trait for up to five minutes per dose imbibed. Frequent separate uses of the Thermos of the Red-Eyed Chill can cause WILL damage.

Huh. I guess I won’t know if that’s good or not until I try it. It kind of sounds like some kind of berserker-type trait, or maybe a frost and aggro aura? I definitely don’t think I should try this now, though. He glanced up at Opal. I don’t want to hurt her.

He laughed out loud, causing Opal to dance a little harder.

“Sorry, Opal!”

Riiiiight. I don’t want to hurt her. An old song lyric came unbidden to his head, and he sang it out loud quietly to himself as he pondered his next combination. “Watch out boy, she’ll eat you up…”

Robin hesitated. He had just had an idea, but… it might be risky.

Robin slowly lowered his gaze until he was staring at his belt.

He had recently realized that it was made out of elephant skin, the realization a benefit of his higher INT. He held it up over the edge of the lab coat, considering. An elephant leather lab coat would be a lot more protection…

...But no. Not this lab coat. Maybe I’ll find something else, but… this one feels weird. I don’t want to think of Mister Lye every time I feel it move. I don’t want some kind of lab coat that lets me make rogue elephants extra intelligent or something, anyway.

I think my most used piece here is going to be the Crystalline Eye of the Mother of Broods. I have eight, so I can afford to experiment a little bit with them. Maybe the revolver… Some kind of sight, maybe? I guess that wouldn’t really be useful on a revolver. It might extend the range of the bullet, or increase accuracy, though. Better use the Akashic Adhesive… I need a powerful weapon, and “unique” is usually synonymous with that in games. I haven’t even used it yet. Should I upgrade it this soon?

He had already decided even as he doubted. Robin drew the revolver from the holster, then reached into the satchel and withdrew one of the Crystalline Eyes of the Mother of Broods. He unscrewed the cap of the Akashic Adhesive and carefully put two drops onto the transparent sphere, and then added two drops to the top of the revolver.

He carefully stuck the two together and began counting. When he had reached fourteen, the crystal and the revolver snapped together, leaving behind a slightly smaller revolver. It had a dark brown wooden handle, and the metal of the long barrel was a dark gray. The runes around the tip were gone, but similar golden runes seemed to circle right over the hammer of the weapon, which now had a shirt-button sized transparent hemisphere of crystal on top. Robin used Identify as soon as he had the presence of mind to do so.

ΔU-Revenant The ΔU-Revenant absorbs energy from local ambient sources (including MANA, at a cost of five per bullet), storing this energy in each chamber as a bullet. The creation of bullets via MANA is instantaneous. In high-energy areas, the formation of each bullet takes one minute plus one minute for each bullet already carried within the cylinder. When in the presence of strong ambient energy capable of absorption, the crystal on the hammer will emit light reflecting the type of energy present. Only empty chambers can be filled with energy. Normal and other magical bullets may still be used.

YES! This was exactly what I was hoping for! Letting me directly translate my MANA into shots could be a lifesaver! And that name is so cool! The Delta-U Revenant? The Delta Rev? The D-Rev? I’ll play with them and see how they feel.

Because the name I think of it as is soooo important.

Robin closed the notification and felt his elation rise when he saw a gold-rimmed box appear behind it.

Unique in Unicity You have created the first unique weapon on your planet! You have tapped into primordial energies only beginning to coalesce, and gained insight into their true nature. You may now see item rarity, regardless of difficulty or possession of the Appraisal skill. +2 AURA, +2 INT, Skill Upgrade

Holy yoshi. Am I superhumanly intelligent now? I might be one of the smartest people alive! And item rarity, that will be useful, especially if I’m going to keep trying to make things. Robin resolved to check the rarity of all his items as soon as he could.

Another notification came up as soon as he closed the first. Must be the Skill Upgrade.

Congratulations! Your “Tinker” skill has upgraded to “Engineering.” All skill levels will be retained.

That one was cool. Not nearly as cool as the first, but… Robin couldn’t help but feel a little sour about it. I had the Engineering skill before! What would it have turned into if it hadn’t downgraded?

Robin withdrew another Crystalline Eye of the Mother of Broods, setting it in his lap. He picked up the tube of Akashic Adhesive and considered how much he had used. Looks like I’ve used about a third of the tube. Maybe just two more things with this, assuming they won’t take more than the previous combinations, and then I’ll save the rest.

Actually… might as well test my new ability now. Robin focused on Identify, staring at the tube, and the box popped up for it again, having slightly changed. The name had an “L” beside it in parentheses.

Legendary…?

Robin looked at the tube with slightly more respectful shock. Definitely saving the rest.

Robin picked up the Regal Spinneret and placed a small stream of glue along the bottom, feeling a little ridiculous preparing to glue a small purse to a crystal ball. He did it anyway, placing a small amount of glue on both pieces before firmly pressing them together.

Unlike the other items, the two did not snap together and leave a new item in their place. Instead, it seemed like the Regal Spinneret ate the crystal ball like Pac-Man eating a ghost, suddenly becoming round and stretched, as if stuffed to the brim. He used Identify.

Imperial Spinneret (UnE) The Imperial Spinneret generates web strands at a rate of one meter per MANA invested, coiling it similar to rope outside of the Spinneret if unattended. Twice per day, the Imperial Spinneret may spin a web spider no larger than one meter cubed. The spider will obey commands from the creator, regardless of whether they possess the Imperial Spinneret. Created spiders persist for ten hours or until destroyed. Spiders can speak all languages spoken by their creator. They can write in all languages known to their creator, and are capable of passing along messages. Created spiders possess sapience, and grow more intelligent the longer they remain cohesive. The duration of created spiders may be increased through further MANA expenditure.

Unique Epic? I No qualms at all on this one; I like the upgrade. This gives me disposable minions!

Eh. Quasi-disposable, he thought, eyeing the part about “growing more intelligent.” He might either need to keep a few web-spiders around for a long time or never keep any for any true length of time.

Robin checked his tube of adhesive; it was right about where he expected it to be.

One more before I save the rest of the Akashic Adhesive. What should it be, what should it be... I’ll need every edge I can get if I’m going to have any chance of defea… killing the slime. I'll need to srat dumping my extra MANA into bullets, as well. If I go in half-loaded I'll definitely die.

Robin thought for a moment and then smiled. He knew exactly what he was going to combine.