A Villain's Will to Survive - Chapter 161: Ages (2)

As my mana gradually recovered through the crystal tree, I continued to apply Midas Touch. Beyond the Wood Steel, I granted my Geork suit jacket, coat, and shoes, each piece acquiring its own unique effect.

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[Geork Custom Suit Shoes]

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◆ Special Effects

: The feet serve as the body’s foundation, and these shoes provide soothing comfort that radiates through every part of the wearer.

: Enhances walking efficiency and improves overall balance.

: Offers strong resistance to all forms of binding spells.

[Midas Touch : Level 5]

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Additionally, the jacket and coat were imbued with anti-magic and protective functionalities. I granted the Wood Steel, specialized for defense, the ability of Replication—allowing it to multiply itself. For the Wood Steel specialized for support, I added Taping, a self-healing mechanism that combined Duct Tape with attribute fusion.

— Professor, I still find you fascinating.

At that moment, Epherene broke the silence.

Examining the enhanced Wood Steel, I responded, "What exactly is so fascinating?"

— That you’re not curious or worried about what the future holds, or why you’re not part of it.

“Am I not?”

— Would you like me to tell you?

Epherene’s question led me to look at the chair across from me, still empty.

— If I do…

“That won’t be necessary,” I replied, with a slight shake of my head.

No one could predict the path this world would take or...