Chapter 205
Chapter 205
Chapter 205
Translator: True Detective
Chapter 205 – The Great Love Poet’s New Look Every Day
Inside Lan Qi’s dormitory card-making workshop, the air was alive with the fluctuations of magical energy.
The work table and counters along the wall were filled with all kinds of magical instruments, tools Lan Qi had purchased recently, along with devices that linked defensive wards.
Lan Qi sat at the center, before a carved special wooden workbench. At his side, the three-tier trolley trays were loaded with materials: demon blood, fire dragon scales, moon thorn fruits, and more.
From a small redwood box, he pulled out a stack of blank magic cards—unusually smooth to the touch, yet tough enough to carry the structure of magic.
Of course, they could also double as raw materials for Lan Heavy Industries’ explosives.
Lan Qi lifted his left hand, and the next moment a bottle of deep red magic ink was passed right into it.
When it came to preparing inks and such, the Great Love Poet already acted in perfect tacit rhythm with him. Without even needing words, she would hand him exactly the mixture he was planning to use.
Lan Qi steadily sketched the base design of the card: towering dragon horns and tail, roaring flames, and the demonic traits. Every detail was carefully drawn—the texture of scales, the flow of fire.
After the rough framework, he followed the design they had discussed. At the card’s center he inscribed layers of magical text, adapted and rewritten from [Transformation: Demon], making sure the transformation magic would operate according to his improved principles.
Step by step it went on. The Great Love Poet didn’t need to speak; she simply added supporting details—taking out small flasks, feeding in components—just as she envisioned them.
The clock in the sitting room ticked softly. At the doorway, Cat Boss swallowed hard. This was the first time it had ever seen Lan Qi craft a card so calmly and smoothly. Normally, things would have exploded several times by now.
But this time—it really looked like he was going to succeed in making a proper magic card.
This kid actually can make cards!
Cat Boss was stunned.
At last, Lan Qi finished engraving the target runes. Moving on to the sealing step, he dipped paint made from rose petals and dragon blood, coating the surface. The runes glowed faintly as the circuits linked together, locking in the spellwork. A barrier shimmered across the card, keeping the magic stable and contained.
After an intense effort, the card finally stabilized. Not a hint of explosion.
The image on it looked so vivid it seemed it might leap out any moment!
“Phew… didn’t think I’d succeed on the first try.”
Lan Qi leaned back, eyes no longer razor-sharp with focus, turning his head toward the Great Love Poet.
Just making this one finished card left him a little drained.
“That’s only because of me.”
The Great Love Poet patted his shoulder with satisfaction. She too had been especially serious this time.
Brimming with energy, she picked up the card glowing with purple light—
[Great Love Poet Transformation: Dragon Demon]
Type: Spell Card
Grade: Purple Rare
Attribute: Concealment
Rank: 4
Effect: Only usable by the Great Love Poet. Transforms her into a Dragon Demon with clothing changes, though appearance features remain. Increases intimidation aura greatly. 24-hour cooldown.
Note: All that harms you—unnecessary. All that obstructs you—unneeded.
A crimson glow burst from the dragon totem on the card, and it was as if a giant dragon shadow roared across the skies. A blazing firestorm engulfed the Great Love Poet’s form.
Even Lan Qi jumped in surprise.
Luckily, none of it had actual heat or damage.
When the flames subsided—
What he saw made his eyes linger.
The Great Love Poet now had crimson dragon scales tracing her neck, golden beastlike eyes proud and piercing, metallic dragon horns streaked with lava-like red patterns.
Her dress was no longer the scarlet gown; instead she wore a dark armored gown, elegant and imposing. Black leather and metal formed the skirt armor, edged with thorn-like chains. A blood-red sigil pulsed on her chestplate like a dragon’s heart. Each step made her steelwork shimmer faintly in deep crimson light.
Her aura was domineering—though still technically first rank, she radiated the pressure of a terrifying powerhouse.
“Lan Qi… before Great Love, why not bow?”
She looked down from above, imitating his usual tone.
“…If I didn’t know your stats hadn’t changed, I’d think you were some master.”
Lan Qi gave her new form a once-over. Unless someone knew Talia’s true appearance well, they’d never connect her with the Great Love Poet.
At the workshop’s door, Cat Boss had panicked at first, thinking the card had exploded. But when things quieted, it peeked back—only to see the Great Love Poet in an entirely new form!
“You two… actually play like this, nya?!”
Cat Boss was floored.
So their ‘card research’ was actually making transformation skins!
And the real kicker—if Lan Qi and the Great Love Poet could craft these at such high quality…
Owning the Great Love Poet meant having an entire harem!
Not to mention, compared to Talia, she seemed even sweeter toward Lan Qi… they even shared rise-and-fall together.
The more Cat Boss thought about it, the more perfect the Great Love Poet seemed as a woman!
“What the heck are you thinking, Cat Boss…”
Lan Qi folded his arms helplessly. The cat looked like it was imagining weird things.
“You… you mean you don’t feel anything for her, nya?”
Cat Boss hopped onto Lan Qi, pressing its ear to his chest to listen to his heartbeat.
But his calm wasn’t fake.
“Nope.”
Lan Qi answered evenly.
Cat Boss was baffled. Not even stirred by the Great Love Poet… Could this boy be the type of male lead immune to romance?
No! That wasn’t how love stories were supposed to go!
“Alright, let’s start on the human card. I’m already getting sleepy.”
Lan Qi set Cat Boss back down and spoke.
The black cat scampered out of the workshop again, squatting at the door, peeking in.
Lan Qi and the Great Love Poet began the second card.
She clearly liked her red-haired dragon demon skin—she kept it on while working.
…
In the workshop, time melted into each brush stroke and ink line.
By the time the old copper clock ticked past two in the afternoon, sunlight filtered soft and golden through the cracks of the door, tree shadows dancing outside.
After several failed attempts and half-exploded cards, they finally succeeded in making another transformation card:
[Great Love Poet Transformation: Human]
Type: Spell Card
Grade: Purple Rare
Attribute: Concealment
Rank: 4
Effect: Only usable by the Great Love Poet. Transforms her into a human with clothing changes, though appearance features remain. Increases affinity aura greatly. 24-hour cooldown.
Note: In a painless world, silence the endless noise. Within a gentle cage, I shall bring you fulfillment.