Nate/Story

## Offering apprenticeship

Nate's straightforward and even domineering demands made Chen Rui a little surprised. At present, Nate's authority and status in the mechanic world was indeed the highest pinnacle level. Being a disciple of the top master was not at all comparable to people like Turia whether in terms of skill or future prospect.

Even if "Richard" had that kind of special talent, this was a golden opportunity.

If it was any ordinary mechanics, they would inevitably be interested, but Chen Rui was not an ordinary mechanic or even an ordinary master. He was Nate's subconscious biggest "enemy"; the trio-specialized genius master who shocked the Demon Realm.

Nate did seem extraordinary, majestic and bold with a touch of charming personality. Unfortunately, Chen Rui also learned from Master Skye (Fonsaq) long ago that this extraordinary appearance of the Demon Realm's top mechanic master was actually a despicable person who used secret technique to devour the mind of others in order to absorb their memories and abilities.

Accepting an apprentice this time might be because of the special talent of "Richard" or maybe there were other sinister plans.

Nate couldn't even dream that the "lucky guy" in front of him was his biggest enemy, the genius Master "Arthur". What he didn't expect was that even his unknown details were clear to Chen Rui.

Chen Rui had already realized this. He deliberately maintained a surprised expression, then he hesitated, "Sir President, this incident is too sudden... I'm not mentally prepared..."

Nate didn't chat further with him. He just asked, "Then tell me your choice."

"Master Turia is very good to me..." Chen Rui seemed hesitant. He was apparently intrigued by Nate's proposal, "Sir President, can you give me some time to think about it?"

"I will comprehend behind closed doors tomorrow which takes about a week or so. After this comprehension is over, I must get an answer." Nate gave a deadline, "Not every so-called genius can come to me like this. In this office, whether you can seize the opportunity depends on your own choice. Remember, you only have the opportunity to choose this time."

Chen Rui bowed quickly, "Sir President, then I will leave first."

Nate noticed Chen Rui's hesitation and nodded secretly. For some matters, it is obviously more suitable to have excellent talents but unsteady will. No matter what the final plan is, I must not miss this talent.

As the top mechanic master of the Demon Realm and the president of the Bloody Empire Mechanic Association, Nate had full confidence. Whether it was fame, future, or personal charisma, Turia couldn't be compared with him. Judging from "Richard's" interest just now, he would definitely make the "wisest" choice in the end.

After Chen Rui left the office of the president, he quickly thought about it all the way. Although I had long expected that I may attract Nate's "attention", he did not expect that Nate would request me to change teacher so quickly and directly at the first meeting.

Regardless of mechanics, combat effectiveness or even scheming, Chen Rui would not fear Nate. Although my main purpose of coming to the Bloody Empire is for Fertile Yuan Soil, I don't mind giving this guy who once harmed Fonsaq's family an unforgettable lesson. Especially since the top master even took the initiative to invite me now.

## Nate and Fonsaq

Nate is unscrupulously trying to seize others' skills through the so-called shortcuts in order to improve his level!" Skye's words surprised Xingxing and Chen Rui at the same time.

What is the concept of seizing skills? Xingxing asked in shock, "Master Nate..."

"That despicable villain is not worthy of being called a master!" Skye gritted his teeth, "The hatred between me and him is deeper than the sea of ​​death!"

Chen Rui thought of Horford, the disciple of Nate in the mechanical contest, and Izola behind Horford which was the force at the Crystal Valley. He started thinking quickly.

"Nate is the mutated bloodline of the Mammon Royal Family. He has a strange talent where he can use dark magic to cast a secret technique to devour the consciousness of others and absorb their memory!"

"Devour the consciousness!" Xingxing said shockingly, "Is he turning others' knowledge into his own?"

"Something like that, but it takes a considerable price to perform this secret technique. The stronger the opponent's will, the more difficult it will be. It might even repulse unless the subject is willing." Skye gritted his teeth, "He secretly poisoned and imprisoned me. He tried to cast the secret technique on me, but it was repulsed by my will and he was heavily injured. In an attempt to force me to give in, he even held my wife and daughters hostage and cast a curse on them. My wife committed suicide and died to prevent me from being threatened. If it was not for a few of my disciples who risked their lives to save me, my two daughters and I will either still be in captivity or dead."

"Damn!" Master Xingxing slapped the table, "I didn't think that Nate is such a vicious and shameless guy! I must expose this and let all the mechanics of Demon Realm know what this so-called top mechanical master is like!"

"It's useless, Master Xingxing. Nate's power is huge. Since he dares to do this, he must have done complete preparations. Plus, it has been so long... Don't act rashly or else you will be affected." Skye shook his head, "In the beginning, Nate sent people to chase me all the way. As a result, I took my daughters and fell into the Death Zone Poison Cloud Abyss (绝地毒云深渊). He declared that I was dead. Firstly, he could not confirm my life or death. Secondly, the strong curse in my body has greatly reduced my spirit and reaction. I am unable to recover to my past state. Even if I expose his true colours, no one will believe me. It's just that Nate will never predict that I can escape the Poison Cloud abyss and get the antidote to lift the curse!"

## Apprenticeship

Nate was full of praise for his special talent of magic eyes, but his poor understanding and slow progress in the other aspects of mechanics also made the top master of the Demon Realm frown.

This was naturally the result of Chen Rui's efforts to conceal because it was easy to reveal flaws in front of top masters like Nate. Therefore, the ability to understand was his best disguise, and he tried his best not to produce items.

This disguise was currently quite successful. Facing the poor performance of "Richard", Nate, who was used to seeing genius, quickly lost his patience. He simply didn't force Chen Rui, but he just focused on cultivating his magic eyes ability instead.

## Stealing talents

"You should be honored to be part of your teacher's ability, my student. Just like the talented student, Vanim, I accepted 20 years ago. Horford is actually pretty good too now. He is able to understand duo-specialized, but it's a pity that he's still not good enough. He also has Gustav supporting him, otherwise he would have become my ‘food'. There are also many guys like you including the masters of the association who have become part of my ability. However, compared to them, you are the real feast!" Nate's smile became more wicked, and he revealed all the words in his mind.

"Unexpectedly, the Demon Realm's top mechanic master, the president of the Mechanic Association, is such a despicable villain! Those mechanics who have gone through hardships to become masters or geniuses actually died because of your despicable means to steal their talents or skills. Are you not afraid that you will be cast aside and boycotted by the association and even all the Demon Realm's mechanics when matters fail?"

"Who would know?" Nate laughed unscrupulously, "Those who know the truth no longer exist in this world like Master Fonerro 20 years ago. Everyone thought he died on the 4th floor of the Book Collection Hall. In fact, I killed him. To put it bluntly, the mechanics or masters in this Mechanic Association are actually the food I raised in captivity. The more talented and outstanding the person is, the faster he will die because only me alone can be the strongest!"

Chen Rui gritted his teeth and said, "This is how you became the top master? Shameless!"

"So what if I'm shameless... I'm the top master now!" Nate laughed loudly, "Unfortunately, there are too few skilled or talented people left now. If there are no special abilities, it is not worth taking the risk. But you are different. Your magic eyes talent is too great. It has reached the ultimate form now. As long as I get your magic eyes, my mechanics can rise to a higher level. I can even have accessories proficiency, then I will become a trio-specialized super master who far surpasses the recent genius, Arthur! You are simply a delicious food bestowed by Demon God! Your real power is at best at Higher Demon... Don't try to resist or delay time, no one will come to save you."

Nate's footsteps suddenly stopped because Chen Rui's gaze suddenly changed. It was a special calmness or even coldness.

"You talk so much nonsense just to destroy my will. Your secret technique should be a combination of dark power and talent that can devour the memory and skills of others." Chen Rui sneered, "Unfortunately, you need to pay a considerable price to activate your secret technique. Besides, the stronger the opponent's will, the harder it is to be successful. There will even be recoil unless the subject is willing to surrender. This is perhaps why many masters can temporarily survive, right?

"If you don't want people to know it, then don't do it!" Chen Rui said coldly, "Do you remember Master Fonsaq who was held hostage by you with despicable means? You used tricks to secretly poison and imprison him for his strongest leather skills. In order to force Master Fonsaq to submit, you took his wife and daughter to threaten him. Finally, his wife committed suicide. After he escaped with his daughter under the cover of his apprentice, he was betrayed by Young Prince Teris. In the end, he was surrounded by your chasers and fell into the Poison Cloud Abyss!"

He had the grace of teaching Chen Rui indeed, so Chen Rui did not deny the "master and apprentice" relationship. He shouted, "Today I will expose your true colors in front of everyone as a revenge for my teacher!"

## Exposing Nate

Nate had recovered from the shock. He gritted his teeth and said, "I didn't think you were actually Fonsaq's apprentice. Hmph! He was lucky to escape back then. Everyone knew that Fonsaq is dead now. Even if there is a fake one who wants to come back and take me down. I have a way to deal with him! Besides, you can't even protect yourself now, how can you expose me? Since you came to me today, don't think of leaving alive. I'm surely going to take your magic eyes!"

"I didn't plan to leave alive. I came to the capital just to expose your true colors!" Chen Rui laughed loudly, "Your true colors have been exposed to everyone now!"

Nate snorted, "I have laid out magic circles around here. The laboratory you live in is a separate small building. No matter how loud the sound is, it will not be heard at all!"

"I forgot to tell you that I made a small item called a microphone. It can magnify and transmit the sound. The source is located in this room. As for the sound transmission location, there are office buildings, laboratories, dormitories as well as the streets and alleys of the capital..." Chen Rui's laughter was full of disdain, "I knew you would harm me. You know why I have to go out and walk around these 3 days?"

Nate was utterly shocked, "Impossible!"

"There is nothing impossible. What you just said is not only heard in the Mechanic Association, but even the entire capital. Everyone on the street is a witness to your numerous crimes!"

What Chen Rui said was not an exaggeration. The current activities in the Mechanic Association and even the capital's streets had almost stopped. They were all surprised to listen to the clear voices from all corners of the streets, including Beluan beside Turia and Mavinna.

In fact, most of these loudspeakers were prepared previously by the Dark Demon members. They distributed the loudspeakers immediately after receiving some kind of signal. Chen Rui went out in the past 3 days for the purpose of avoiding detection.

"Now that my goal has been achieved, Teacher Fonsaq will rest in peace! Judging from your raging look, you want to break my body into pieces? Unfortunately, you don't have this chance as I never plan to leave alive. I forgot to tell you one last thing. The magic eyes have another talent which is self-explosion."

Self-explosion! Nate saw Richard's "crazy" gaze that gave him chills, and a strong sense of crisis surged in his mind. He turned around and ran without bothering the exposure of his misdeeds.

Immediately afterward, the people on various streets heard an explosion sound. At the same time, Nate's screams appeared in the broadcasted sound.

Meanwhile, they no longer hear "Richard's" voice.

That's right, Richard had "self-exploded" while Nate was seriously injured because of this "self-explosion". However, no one would imagine that the moment Nate turned to escape, the martyr who "self-exploded" just quickly put down the corpse and explosive item which he had prepared in advance. Then, he opened the Star Gate and calmly escaped.

Even if Nate didn't look back, it was easy to play blindfolds or knock him off with Chen Rui's strength in order to complete the act.

When Beluan heard the word "self-explosion", she rushed to the laboratory building where Chen Rui lived. Turia and Mavinna were even faster. However, the sound of the explosion completely destroyed the hope of the 3 people.

Beluan staggered and almost collapsed to the ground. Thanks to Mavinna's quick move, she turned around and grabbed her daughter's body. Beluan's glasses fell to the ground and shattered. Tears flowed from her eyes uncontrollably.

The resolute words when he left the Whispering Manor last time resounded in her ears again, "We are not people of the same world."
"Richard" was determined to die long ago. No wonder...

Master Turia's eyes were a little red... There was a sudden expression of pain on his face: It turns out that everyone has misunderstood "Richard"! He is an apprentice of Master Fonsaq! The truth about Fonsaq's "death" was that he was attacked by the shameless man, Nate!

It's no wonder that even someone with Richard's temperament would "betray his teacher". His real purpose is to sacrifice his life to avenge his teacher by exposing Nate's true colors!

## Aftermath

The speakers disseminated by Dark Demon were in the right place. In addition to some small incitement, Nate's affairs had created a sensation in the blink of an eye. Those who heard the sound and those who haven't heard were discussing the matter.

Soon, Raizen the Great was also alarmed. When Great Prince Aleus was ordered to rush to the Mechanic Association, Nate was at his last gasp. He was surrounded by angry masters and mechanics.

No one knew if Nate's injury was caused by "Richard"‘s self-explosion, or the hands of these onlookers out of righteous indignation. If it weren't for some life-saving items on his body, I'm afraid that the top master would have been trampled into meatloaf.

Up to now, the cause of the whole incident was already clear. Especially with all the mechanics of the Mechanic Association and almost half of the people in the capital as witnesses, Nate could not deny it.

This might be the "doubtful case" with the most witnesses in the history of the Demon Realm. The mystery of the strange disappearance and death of geniuses or masters such as Fonsaq, Fonerro, and Vanim had finally been revealed. The exposure of true colors of "the Demon Realm's top mechanic master" caused a great clamor. The news spread to the Fallen Angel Empire and the Dark Shadow Empire's Mechanic Association. They were filled with indignation as they issued public condemnations.

The only pity was that "Richard", the apprentice of Master Fonsaq, exploded and died bravely. The people lamented: A future first appraisal master of the Demon Realm just died like that! However, he will not sacrifice for nothing!

Raizen the Great had ordered the removal Nate as the president of the Mechanic Association and announced that he will be imprisoned for life. The president of the Mechanic Association was temporarily vacant. After a while, all masters would openly vote for a new president.

Nate still had a certain value. In addition to his own mechanics, only the president knew how to enter the 4th floor of the Book Collection Hall, so they tried to interrogate him by force. Before that, it should be fine for Nate to save his life. However, this kind of survival "treatment" for this "top master," who had always been respected by thousands of people, was simply living death.

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 440 (Steambun)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chapter 316 (Steambun)
3. ↑ Could be part of the Secret Organization whose branch was destroyed in Crystal Valley
4. ↑ Chapter 442 (Steambun)
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Chapter 450 (Steambun)