Moments of Beauty

**Instant Youth** (刹那芳华), Momentary Glory, Moments of Beauty, is Chen's first legendary grade work. He made it at the Mechanic contest.

Later he gives it to Kia as a gift.

## Description

The red string bracelet on the succubus maid's wrist alone was the legendary grade magic jewelry made by Chen Rui. It was the "Moments of Beauty" that once became famous in the Dark Shadow Empire's mechanic master competition. The magic attack of all elements increased by 42% and the casting speed increased by 35%. It also accelerated the speed of spirit power recovery and even came with a shield defensive magic.

## Creation

As he spoke, Chen Rui walked toward the workdesk again and took out a lot of instruments.

Seeing those instruments, the masters at the VIP seat were all shocked. The faces of almost all mechanics, masters, including savvy audiences, they looked disbelief.

Even Catherine the Great on the throne was slightly moved and the beautiful eyes behind the veil showed a radiant glow.

Master Xhosa was even more excited: *Surely! These are the instruments for accessories specialization! During the mechanic certification, this guy even deliberately hid his strength and made a high grade magic ring!*

Chen Rui once obtained many esoteric magic arrays on the third and fourth floors of the ancient magic tower. He had cracked a lot of them. During these days in the refinery, he linked with the time rule several times for a hundred days to comprehend and experiment. In the two quasi-legendary grade equipment previously, it had been well practiced and verified.

Due to the seal, the fifth layer couldn't be accessed. The ever-changing seal at the door seemed to contain endless mysteries. Even Deep Analysis couldn't crack it. It could only analyze a very ambiguous feeling. That feeling was only the tip of the iceberg of the truth, and the truth couldn't be seen completely.

Chen Rui, who had entered a state, couldn't hear any surrounding noises, and he had forgotten about the previous victory or defeat. His mind was completely immersed into the crafting.

The workdesk suddenly emitted a circle of strangely repulsive rays that spread out until more than 10 meters radius before it stopped. It constantly changed its color and shape. That scene made the masters at the VIP seats stand up and stare closely at Chen Rui who was at the center of the light. Precisely, they were staring at the string of accessories he was about to finish.

Horford stared blankly at the colorful workdesk with bitterness and shock on his face. *This sign... is a legendary-grade equipment!*

*Surely, this opponent's accessories specialization is also master-level!*

*Is trio-specialized not enough? He's even creating a legendary-grade equipment?* The entire arena was silent for a moment as everyone held their breath, getting ready to witness the birth of legendary-grade equipment.

## Specs

The light faded away, and Chen Rui also awaked from that special state. All the audiences' eyes were focused on the strange accessories with red rope.

The masters at the VIP table came down one after another and came to Chen Rui and the legendary grade accessories, which was a kind of etiquette and respect. That alone, without any certification, was enough for Chen Rui to be directly placed within the rank of well-known masters.

* Name: Momentary Glory, magic red string bracelet (First version in the Demon Realm).
* Attributes: All magic attacks increased by 42%; casting speed increased by 35%; spirit recovery speed increased; additional magic: magic shield (can be triggered without magic power; limited to once every 24 hours).

The masters praised that this piece of equipment was excellent. It was the perfect weapon for mage, and it could even use a magic shield to save one's life at a critical time.

Chen Rui was also very proud. It was his first legendary grade equipment which consumed a lot of his effort. However, the state he was in just now was precious. Even if his stamina and spirit was at its peak, he might not be able to create another legendary grade equipment.

## Gift

Chen Rui gently put something on her wrist, "This is a gift for you."

Kia looked down, and it was a peculiar string of ornaments. Stringed together with the red rope, the ornaments had extremely fine carvings. The delicate beauty exuded strange energy waves. She exclaimed, "This is..."

"My first legendary grade work, Moments of Beauty." Chen Rui gently stroked her silky hair. "Compared with many immortal beings, our lives are only moments, but there is a beauty that can stop time within this moment. There is always waking up after a nightmare. I only hope that there will be no more pain and sorrow, but real happiness, in your smile in the future. That is the true beauty of your life. Meanwhile, you no longer need this anymore."

"*Ding!*" The black Demon Restrictive Ring in Kia's hands had been broken, and the shattered pieces fell on the ground, making a clear sound.

The beautiful eyes of the succubus were intertwined with astonishment, surprise, joy and moved... Her vision became more and more blurred, and the tears of excitement dropped on the ground.

In front of this man, all her shackles vanished into thin air, but there was a connection that would not break till death in her heart. *I feel very happy. If my mother knew, she would be happy for her daughter, right?*

*Living happily is the best comfort to my mother.*

"... Master, can I have it forever?"

"Of course. If you wish to, you can even have its creator forever." Chen Rui kissed her forehead, "However, you must first listen to an imposter's confession before that because I have many things which I have been hiding from you. For example, I have a wife..."

Kia startled slightly, and then she whispered, "Kia knows that my identity is lowly, and my physique is too special, so I didn't dare to expect anything. I only hope to stay with the master as a little maid, as for madam... I will do my best to serve her."

Although she said that, Kia was still uneasy. She was not surprised about the fact that the "master" had a wife. Not only because the Great Demon men were well-known for being womanizers, but also there were definitely many women who liked such a capable and excellent man.*She was*worried about the treatment encountered by her mother, Freya. If she encountered an extremely vicious first wife, then her future... But this man was different from Azgalor, and she also followed him willingly. This was the first man that she was willing to follow. No matter how difficult it was, she would not give up.

As Kia made up her mind, she heard "master" add another sentence, "To be precise, she is my fiancée. Don't worry, you... know her."

"I know her?" Kia was truly shocked this time.

"Actually, you and I... knew each other before going to the Shadow Empire, and we were old friends."

"*Ah?*" Kia was even more stunned.

"What you see now is not my true face. This is a special 'innate ability'. It's not quite convenient to explain it here. If you come with me to a place, you will naturally understand. That place will be your real home in the future."

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chapter 314 (Steambun)
2. ↑ Chapter 377 (Steambun)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chapter 259 (Steambun)