Chapter 325

Chapter 288 – Machinery

After a series of trials and errors, Beverly finally brought a cup of her own brewed hot coffee to Dorothy, and she spoke frankly.

“Quick, take a sip and tell me how it tastes.”

Listening to Beverly’s words, Dorothy glanced at the steaming coffee in front of her. Although the coffee looked fine, thinking back to the experimental way Beverly had prepared it, she couldn’t help but swallow her saliva.

‘This wind-up person wants to make coffee… Is that really okay…’

Dorothy thought with a slight worry, but then remembered that Beverly had started researching coffee because there was no drink to offer when she came over. Refusing now didn’t seem appropriate.

Finally, after some hesitation, Dorothy picked up the coffee, blew on it to cool it slightly, and took a few sips. Seeing this, Beverly raised an eyebrow and asked.

“How is it? What do you think of the taste?”

“Mm… It’s okay, just a bit less sugar,” Dorothy commented after tasting Beverly’s coffee. The taste was fine; at least it didn’t have the oil flavor she had imagined.

“Less sugar? Hmm… It seems the standard parameters from the coffee shop are slightly off. I’ll adjust it now, add more sugar next time…”

Beverly murmured softly, then added more sugar cubes to Dorothy’s cup.

“Now, try again. Is the sugar enough?”

“No…”

“Now?”

“Not yet.”

“Now?”

“Mm… Almost there, it’s good now.”

After adding sugar several times, Dorothy drank the coffee contentedly and said. Seeing this, Beverly nodded to herself.

“This sugar is much more than originally expected… It feels like sugar water with a bit of coffee powder mixed in… So this is how coffee should be made?”

Beverly pondered, then immediately took out a small notebook and adjusted the sugar parameters for making coffee.

“Hmm… Humans love sweet things so much. If one day I give myself a sense of taste, I also want to experience what sweetness is like…” Beverly said as she adjusted her coffee recipe.

Dorothy drank the coffee satisfactorily. After finishing her coffee, Beverly took off her multifunctional left hand and replaced it with a normal human arm.

“By the way, you haven’t come around lately. Is there something business-related this time?”

Unfastening her apron and throwing it aside, Beverly sat down on the sofa and said to Dorothy. Dorothy then finished the first cup of coffee made by a wind-up person and replied.

“I’m not here for business this time. I came to ask you some questions. Of course, if these questions cost money… then it would be considered business.”

“Questions? Are you going to ask about some secret information again?” Beverly continued, and Dorothy shook her head.

“No, this time I want to ask about deities… Beverly, do you know any deities related to machinery within the ‘Stone’ domain?”

Dorothy asked seriously. Hearing her words, Beverly paused slightly, then her expression turned strange before she responded.

“Stone… Within the domain… A deity related to machinery? Why do you ask?”

“Hehe, nothing much. I’ve been reading some secret transmissions about ‘Stone’, which mention some related content, but not clearly. So I wanted to ask.”

Dorothy smiled and told Beverly. She wanted to know which deity might notice her invention of the internal combustion engine.

Hearing Dorothy’s explanation, Beverly nodded with interest and continued to look at her.

“Ah… That makes sense. You’re asking the right person. I do have some knowledge about deities in the ‘Stone’ domain. There is indeed a deity related to machinery. He is known as… ‘Construct Core.'”

“Construct Core? What a strange name…”

Listening to Beverly’s words, Dorothy muttered in response. Compared to other names like Gluttonous Wolf, Abyss Serpent, Holy Mother, or Holy Son, this name seemed odd, more like something that would appear in a science fiction novel rather than a mysterious society or religion.

“Ha… You think it’s strange too? Indeed, generally speaking, this existence is better known by its honorable name as the Craftsman God, Clockwork God, Steam God, Machinery God, Pioneer of Innovation, Stone Breaker, Steel Forger, and Explorer… These names are rare, usually only those who have deeply studied this deity use them. I am one of them.”

Beverly laughed lightly and answered, spreading her hands. Hearing the names she mentioned, Dorothy felt they were more fitting for a deity.

“There are so many names for this deity. Craftsman God and Machinery God can be understood… But what about Pioneer of Innovation, Stone Breaker, and Explorer? Can you tell me more about this Construct Core?” Dorothy continued, and Beverly answered cheerfully.

“Considering you helped me test the coffee, sure.” Beverly cleared her throat and continued.

“In short, this Craftsman Machinery God is one of the most influential deities among the few in the ‘Stone’ domain.

“In ancient myths and legends, He is the Craftsman God, symbolizing the pinnacle of all crafts. He once forged divine weapons for heroes and gods in mythological tales. During the Dawn War that expelled darkness, He personally crafted the strongest weapon for Glimmer.

“He is the Pioneer of Innovation, the Explorer of Times. In rumors, it was He who broke through ignorance, inspired humans to invent and improve steam engines, and initiated the Industrial Revolution, shaping human civilization as we know it today. Thus, He is also called the Machinery God and Steam God.”

Beverly introduced, listening to which, Dorothy frowned slightly and then said seriously.

“What… You mean the one who initiated the steam revolution was this deity?”

“Yes, about fifty years ago, a series of key inventions suddenly appeared. Most of the inventors were Extraordinary Beings on the path of ‘Stone.’ Many claimed to have received Divine Revelations. Therefore, many people believe that the driving force behind the steam revolution was this deity.”

Finishing, Beverly paused slightly and then looked out the window before continuing.

“Based on this view, some people believe that Construct Core will not be satisfied with the current state of human society. When He deems it appropriate, He will guide another revolution similar to the steam revolution, elevating our civilization to a higher level.”