The Character Manifestation function means that edited characters can be manifested using Anomaly Points.
They are absolutely real, absolutely trustworthy, and the required Anomaly Points depend on the character's strength.
When Luke saw this, his brow furrowed.
Two words flashed through his mind. Utterly useless.
Do I need this function?
Even without manifesting characters, I can already apply all character templates and use all character abilities.
What use is summoning one or two characters? It requires extremely precious Anomaly Points.
Anomaly Points are my path to becoming stronger. They are priceless. But those characters can be replaced by others. They are inconsequential.
Hmph, so I choose...
Tifa! Rem!
Luke's lips curled into an insane grin. Who could refuse the only Goddess of the 3D realm? And who could refuse the cutest and gentlest little maid?
Just thinking about it is healing.
Although Anomaly Points are extremely precious, some things are irreplaceable and unique.
Besides, if Anomaly Points are spent, he can continue to gain more. If he could exchange a small number of Anomaly Points for the real Tifa and Rem, how much happiness would he gain?
In this dark and terrifying world filled with metal titans, alien invaders, and endless battles that left stains on the soul, only cute girls could bring that sole source of warmth.
The filth of war, the screams, the energon and oil spilled across battlefields—it all accumulated inside him like poison. These girls were the antidote.
Luke checked the Anomaly Point cost for manifesting Tifa and Rem.
It wasn't much. Tifa only required 800, and Rem only required 900.
That was only equivalent to two or three ordinary, named Transformers. Worth it. Absolutely worth it.
There were twelve knights right in front of him.
Wouldn't that mean several thousand more Anomaly Points were incoming?
The twelve knights, led by Storm Ruler, were still struggling to resist. However, due to the powerful Telekinesis, they were completely unable to break free from the restraints.
Even if they could combine into the mighty Storm Dragon, how could the twelve knights, for whom movement was a luxury, manage to get close to one another?
Their armor plates groaned under the invisible pressure. Storm Ruler's blade sparked uselessly as he tried to cut at the bonds holding him in place. The others thrashed, eyes glowing with defiance, but it was futile.
Hmph!
Luke picked up the Scepter of Life, which had already accepted him as its Master. Through the scepter's authority, he could summon the twelve knights at will and control their combination and separation.
The ancient wood and crystal thrummed with power in his grip, a warm pulse that traveled up his arm like recognition.
The twelve knights sensed a peculiar connection and stared at Luke in horror, their eyes wide.
Storm Ruler could not conceal the shock in his heart. "You have already gained the recognition of the Scepter of Life... Merlin's Scepter?"
"So, are you still planning to resist me now?"
Luke flew into the air, looking down upon the twelve knights.
The twelve knights felt the pressure on their bodies suddenly lessen. They exchanged glances, then immediately dropped to one knee. Armor clanked against the ground in unison. This was their agreement with Merlin.
Aside from The Creator, Quintasha, whoever gained the recognition of Merlin's Scepter could command them. In terms of priority, this superseded the Knight's Amulet, which was King Arthur's Holy Sword.
This was because Merlin had helped them break free from Quintasha's control, and Merlin's strength had earned their recognition. Aside from Quintasha's mark, the Scepter of Life also contained Merlin's magic.
Even if Quintasha were here, if she couldn't resolve Merlin's magic, she wouldn't easily gain the scepter's recognition. Therefore, it was natural that Luke, having gained the recognition of the Scepter of Life, would receive their allegiance.
[Anomalous object: twelve knights pledge genuine allegiance. Gained 8000 Anomaly Points.]
[Reality Editor upgraded to Version 7.1. Current Anomaly Points: 3700 / 6200]
Haha, awesome!
Luke glanced again at the characters included in the Reality Editor. Tsunade, Ram, Madoka, Misaka Mikoto, Ran Mouri, Esdeath, Akame, Raiden Shogun, and so on. Sss~ There were too many he wanted to summon. How could he summon them all?
Luke calmed down after his frenzy. As an adult, his choice was naturally to have them all. But not all at once. He needed a plan: prioritize some now, others later.
He had to ensure his strength continued to grow while also ensuring his weary body and soul, polluted by dark filth, could be purified by the light of the girls. He needed this balance.
Power alone would eventually break him. The girls were the counterweight.
"It's decided. I'll reward myself once every time I level up. Hmm, the first one will be... Rem!"
Luke looked at Rem.
Although she was only 1.54 meters tall, with her ear-length blue hair, she looked like an undeveloped loli. Yet, she possessed massive peaks that were completely disproportionate to her height.
She wore a black and white maid outfit that tempted crime, and her left eye, uncovered by her blue hair, sparkled brightly. Those blue, watery, amber eyes seemed to be asking: Master, am I cute?
Luke didn't hesitate at all and immediately used Anomaly Points to manifest Rem.
Soon, a small, real-life Rem body pillow descended from the sky. A soft swirl of light had opened above for just a moment, like a tear in reality, and from it she fell gently, as if the world itself was delivering her.
"Yo, a Rem really fell from the sky!"
Luke was quick to react, catching Rem in a princess carry. She was lighter than he expected, her body warm and soft, pressing against him in all the right ways. Her blue hair carried a faint, clean scent—like fresh soap and something faintly sweet.
Rem curled up in Luke's arms like a cute kitten. Feeling the warmth emanating from him, Rem, who had her eyes tightly closed like Sleeping Beauty, slowly opened them.
Gurgle gurgle gurgle, "..so warm... Are you Rem's Master?"
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Rem blinked her shining big eyes, carefully examining every corner of Luke's face, as if she wanted to firmly engrave this face in her heart, just like a newborn baby always holds a special fondness for the first thing it sees upon opening its eyes.
"Hmm~ In a sense, yes, that's true. Of course, you can call me Master, but normally I prefer you call me Luke."
The title Master is exciting, but hearing it often can become tiresome. Oh, though perhaps if it were Rem, he would never tire of it.
But Luke still preferred to use that title in certain situations. After all, it was like an attack speed rune—only those who experienced it would understand.
Rem nodded her cute little head. "In that case... starting today, Rem is My Lord, Luke's maid. Please take good care of me!"
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