After sending Wrench away, Luca returned to the underground laboratory holding Haro, who was still sulking.
Having collected so many "Core Components" again today, Luca naturally wanted to synthesize these things as soon as possible.
Moreover, as he explored his Gold Finger more deeply, he had already prepared a lot of "micro" and "small" series "Synthesis Materials" at home based on speculation.
It just so happened that the materials required for these items this time were not special, so Luca didn't need to spend time waiting for his subordinates to collect new items.
Drawing the circle and synthesizing items twice in a row.
[Voice-Changing Bowtie] and [Transformation Watch] were fresh out of the oven.
However, when it came to the [Stun-Gun Wristwatch], Luca hesitated briefly and didn't synthesize it immediately.
Not that he planned to give up this item and return it to the parallel universe Gwen.
This was one of the "Conan Set" items, after all; he wouldn't give it up for anything.
But considering he planned to communicate with the original owner of this item later, Luca, not having collected "5/5" yet, wasn't in a rush.
Speaking of which, Gwen is really a lucky star. Both watches were obtained from her.
Of course, not synthesizing for now didn't mean Luca had nothing to do.
Forcibly carrying the orange Haro, which was spinning around in the corner, back to the desk.
Luca planned to ask the little guy to help analyze and see if they could figure out the specific formula for "web fluid."
Yes, Luca had always felt that the "adhesive liquid" in his [Pencil Missile] was somewhat similar to Spider-Man's "web fluid."
However, Peter Parker in this world was still a brat younger than him and hadn't embarked on the path of Spider-Man at all.
Without a reference target, Luca could only ask Haro for help to modify the [Pencil Missile] into a handheld missile launcher loaded with "explosive missiles."
Now that Gwen had proactively delivered "web fluid" to his hands, Luca naturally wanted to try restoring and reproducing the original Pencil Missile.
While ordering the orange Haro to analyze the ratio...
Luca picked up the two newly minted items to test.
"Indeed, Conan items are blacker..."
Looking at the program code copied from the [Voice-Changing Bowtie] chip on the computer screen, Luca could only shake his head helplessly.
The reason he called this thing "black" wasn't because the program code inside was complex.
In fact, even with Luca's half-baked skills, he could understand the logic of this code.
But precisely because of this, the [Voice-Changing Bowtie] seemed even more ridiculous.
"Damn, isn't this just a simple voice synthesis software? Where's the analysis module? Voice comparison? How can twisting it adjust to everyone's voice??"
Somewhat exasperated, Luca looked at the reddish bowtie in his hand, simply threw it aside, and picked up the [Transformation Watch] to start uploading data.
Result...
"...."
This time the code inside was complex enough, and the principle seemed much more reasonable.
However, apart from figuring out how to upload character models... Luca couldn't understand anything else.
Interestingly, Luca discovered two character model data stored in this newly synthesized [Transformation Watch].
One was a white-haired old man noted as "Warden," and the other was an ordinary-looking but somewhat handsome young man named "Bernard."
"What is this? Free gifts with the product?"
Thinking this, Luca simply put the [Transformation Watch] on his wrist and gently twisted the dial according to his understanding.
The originally ordinary analog dial immediately flashed the "headshot" of that handsome young man.
Next moment.
Bands of pale blue light immediately covered Luca's whole body and began to flash continuously.
A moment later, Luca sitting in front of the computer was completely covered by holographic projection, turning into a strange young man wearing a brown jacket who looked a bit goofy.
This scene scared Haro, who was analyzing the "web fluid" components nearby, causing its program to lag.
Its pair of bean eyes flashed red continuously as it hopped quickly to Luca.
"Luca?... Luca! Idiot Luca!"
Well, Luca's transformation without greeting abruptly forced a change in Haro's language system.
If not for the Gold Finger's built-in "Zeroth Law" being immune to external interference, Haro would probably be even more "confused" right now.
However, Luca didn't reply to Haro immediately. He just stared blankly at "himself" reflected in the computer screen, feeling indescribably strange inside.
"This... really changed just like that?"
Luca realized that not only his appearance changed, but even his voice changed along with it.
Even more, there was no sense of dissonance in between.
Feeling weird, Luca gently reached out and held down the Haro in front of him.
But with just this simple grip, the weird feeling became even stronger.
Because normally, although Luca developed well among his peers, he wasn't an adult yet. His height was still a bit short compared to this projected "Bernard."
Arm span and hand size were naturally the same.
But right now, although it was clearly just a layer of holographic projection covering Luca, when he grabbed Haro, there was no sign of "clipping."
Instead, it was as if Luca really grew taller and bigger in an instant, genuinely holding Haro in his hand.
"So... what is this? Built-in invisible force field? Or projection distorting reality?"
Full of doubts, Luca exerted force with his right mechanical arm and snapped the corner of the desk.
Crack sound.
The wooden desk corner snapped off.
"The mechanical arm's ability is still there, but..."
"...Damn, how does a projection plus a mechanical arm press out such a clear fingerprint???"
Yes, although it was clearly the desk corner snapped by the mechanical arm covered by projection, a clear thumbprint was visible on it.
Moreover, Luca knew very well that this wasn't his fingerprint, but the thumbprint of this guy named "Bernard."
"So, this really is a Transformation Jutsu?"
"In that case, if I scan a primary school student's body data and cover myself, wouldn't I be able to squeeze into tunnels my original body couldn't fit in?"
"As long as it's human? Can I turn into a giant too? Or Ant-Man?"
In this instant, countless ways to use the [Transformation Watch] flashed through Luca's mind.
But just as he was about to continue researching deeply...
Footsteps and Shamila's shout came from outside the underground laboratory.
"Master, that girl woke... Ah?! Who are you!!!"