Unraveling the Universe’s Secrets
[Date: March 13, 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM | Location: Ashvattha Guild City – Guild Master's Office]
The silence in the Guild Master's Office was almost deafening.
Ankush sat at his desk, his body still aching from the brutal battle inside the Universe+ Tower. The sheer force of the Guardian's attacks had nearly reduced him to nothing, and if not for his instant phase-shifting ability, he wouldn't be sitting here, staring at the massive system panel floating in front of him.
Soymojit sat across from him, still visibly shaken by what had happened. He had barely been able to clear the E-rank Tower's first floor, while Ankush had walked into a battlefield beyond human comprehension and somehow walked out alive.
"Bro… just tell me one thing."
Ankush glanced at him. "Yeah?"
Soymojit ran his hands through his hair, still trying to process everything. "How… how the hell are you still alive? No, actually, how did you even manage to win against something that defies the very concept of reality!?"
Ankush exhaled, stretching his shoulders before looking back at the floating notification window. "By not dying."
Soymojit blinked at him. "I hate you."
Ankush smirked but didn't respond. Instead, his attention shifted back to the massive holographic projection in front of him.
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[System Notification – Rewards Received]
[Congratulations! You have defeated the First Floor Guardian of the Universe+ Tower]
- [Universe+ Mana Stone – Level 1] (A core condensed from the very fabric of existence.)
- [Blueprint: Cosmic Engineering Foundation] (The key to unlocking a new era of mana-infused engineering.)
- [Special Points: +1,000] (Currency for unique upgrades and guild enhancements.)
- [EXP Gained: ???] (Unquantifiable growth.)
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Ankush's fingers drummed against the wooden desk. The Universe+ Mana Stone was something completely unheard of. Even in the most powerful guilds and governments, no one had ever possessed such an artifact.
Soymojit finally leaned forward, noticing the complicated blueprint data shimmering in the air. His brows furrowed. "What is this? A weapon?"
Ankush shook his head. "No. This is something more. This… is the beginning of something far beyond that."
Soymojit frowned. "What do you mean?"
Ankush tapped on the interface, expanding the blueprint's full schematic layout. The Cosmic Engineering Foundation wasn't a weapon, nor was it just a structure. It was a gateway to an entirely new school of thought.
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[Blueprint: Cosmic Engineering Foundation]
[Description: Unlocks the ability to construct and refine materials beyond the known laws of physics, fusing mana technology with cosmic-level engineering.]
[Tier: Unique – First Discovery]
[Effect: Unlocks new advancements in mana-based technology, allowing for the creation of weapons, armor, vehicles, and constructs capable of existing across different dimensional frequencies.]
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Soymojit read through it again before slowly lifting his gaze to Ankush.
"Dude… this isn't just engineering. This is…"
"A revolution."
Ankush grinned, his mind racing with possibilities. If he could unlock even a fraction of what this blueprint offered, it wouldn't just change the way he fought—it would change the entire world's understanding of technology.
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[Materials Required – Cosmic Engineering Foundation (Tier 1)]
1. 100x High-Purity Mana Crystals (A+ Rank or higher)
- Source: Found in high-tier dungeons and A+ or S- level monster drops.
- Availability: Rare but obtainable.
2. 50x Quantum Alloy Plates (Can be synthesized from S-Rank Metal)
- Source: Requires processing S-Rank ores through an advanced mana furnace.
- Availability: Extremely rare, but possible with the right resources.
3. 1x Universe+ Mana Core (Obtained from Universe+ creatures.)
- Source: Only dropped by Universe+ ranked entities.
- Availability: Almost impossible—except Ankush already had one.
4. 200x Mithril Nanofiber Threads
- Source: Refinable from S+ Mithril ore, usually found in hidden ruins.
- Availability: Hard to obtain, but within reach.
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Ankush exhaled deeply.
The most difficult material—the Universe+ Mana Core—was already in his hands. However, the rest of the materials weren't exactly easy to obtain.
Soymojit stared at the list before letting out a dry chuckle. "So let me get this straight… Not only did you fight a monster beyond human understanding, but now you need to find materials that might not even exist?
Ankush leaned back in his chair, a smirk playing at his lips. "That about sums it up."
Soymojit rubbed his temples. "Yeah. Okay. Sure. Why not? At this point, I don't even care anymore. You might as well tell me you're going to build a spaceship next."
Ankush shrugged. "Give me a few months."
Soymojit groaned.
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[Date: March 13, 2025 | Time: 9:00 PM | Location: Ashvattha Guild – Engineering Sector]
The engineering district of the guild had undergone significant expansion.
After his victory in the Universe+ Tower, Ankush had received special rewards, including a guild upgrade that had unlocked an advanced workshop sector beneath the guild city.
Now, standing in the heart of the newly formed Engineering Zone, Ankush placed his Universe+ Mana Core into the processing chamber.
The moment it made contact—
A deep, thrumming pulse resonated through the room.
The lights flickered, and for a brief moment, the air itself felt distorted.
Soymojit took a cautious step back. "Bro… I don't like this. It feels like we're messing with something we shouldn't be."
Ankush's gaze didn't waver. "That's exactly why we need to keep going."
A new notification appeared.
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[System Notification – Processing Cosmic Blueprint…]
- Analyzing Universe+ Mana Core…
- Synchronizing Cosmic Engineering Principles…
- Mapping Quantum-Alloy Fusion Capabilities…
[Estimated Processing Time: 3 Hours]
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Soymojit let out a long sigh. "Okay, so what now? We just wait?"
Ankush grinned. "Nope. While this processes, we start preparing the materials. Tomorrow, we go on a supply run."
Soymojit groaned. "I knew you were gonna say that."
Ankush patted him on the shoulder. "Come on, Soymo. We're making history here."
Soymojit muttered something under his breath but didn't argue.
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[System Notification – Special Guild Reward]
Because Ankush was the first in the world to unlock Cosmic Engineering, his guild had been granted an exclusive expansion upgrade.
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[Special Guild Reward: Cosmic Engineering Tier 1]
- Allows Guild Leader to establish a Cosmic Engineering Research Facility.
- Unlocks new mana technology production lines.
- Enables guild-wide access to blueprint synthesis for future enhancements.
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Ankush read through the notification before letting out a satisfied breath.
This was just the beginning.
Tomorrow, he would secure the remaining materials.
And then—
The first step into Cosmic Engineering would be complete.