Above The Sky
Chapter 758 - 758 17 The Gradually Improving Defense System_2

758: Chapter 17: The Gradually Improving Defense System_2 758: Chapter 17: The Gradually Improving Defense System_2 Ian nodded thoughtfully.

Fortunately, the support frame assisting the armored clothing wasn’t difficult to construct, “As for the tower you mentioned…it’s the Magnetic Storm Coil, right?

I’ll take you to see it.”

Once Ian made the decision, Electric Blue naturally couldn’t refuse, so the mercenaries followed Ian and the Guard Squad of the White Folks to the Magnetic Storm Coil north of the city.

Over the past few days, as Leyan City had fully resumed work and Ian, as the Lord, was willing to provide funds and food, the reconstruction and reorganization of various important facilities had been completed at an astonishing speed.

The construction waste left from those damaged buildings was used to fill in the trenches dug by the Mountain People in the roads, or crushed to serve as target rock piles for testing the power of various weapons.

The few two-meter high rock piles in front of the Magnetic Storm Coil were there for that very reason.

On the surface, the Magnetic Storm Coil was a metal column wrapped by metal rings, with a metal sphere at the top.

Visible arcs of electricity danced above it, and the base and coil were covered with dense inscriptions that flickered on and off, guiding the power of lightning.

In the workshop, the technical personnel, bald craftsman Ambur, was directing several technicians to adjust some parts of the Magnetic Storm Coil.

Seeing Ian approaching with a group of people, his expression didn’t change as he greeted them proactively, “Lord.”

He directly reported, “The Magnetic Storm Coil is operating normally.

You were right, instead of creating a miniaturized magnetic storm generator from the start, we should have made a bigger prototype.”

“Now, we have completely mastered the technical essentials of the magnetic storm generator.

Trust us, we will definitely produce a finished product within three days!”

“I believe in you, you are the most diligent and eager to learn craftsman I’ve seen,” Ian encouraged Ambur with a smile.

“In fact, that you could produce the armor part of the first Magnetic Storm Armor Suit in just two and a half days is already astonishing.”

“It’s nothing, we once manufactured many devices for the former Baron Leyan, from armored clothing to experiments…” At this point, Ambur suddenly choked up, and under Ian’s meaningful expression, the bald craftsman coughed, “And your armor plates.

Those are the most crucial components.”

“Without them, the defense strength of the Magnetic Storm Armor wouldn’t be so exaggerated.”

“As long as you work for me, it doesn’t matter what happened in the past.”

Ian waved his hand, signaling Ambur to start up the Magnetic Storm Coil, “I also want to witness the power of the defense towers that will protect our territory in the future.”

“Please wait.” The bald craftsman extended his hand, guiding Ian and the others to an observation area to the side.

Electric Blue watched the Magnetic Storm Coil start up, and as the Alchemy Furnace in the base began to operate, the piercing sound of electric currents started to work.

Then, as the massive current consolidated through energy conversion, it ultimately burst out with a ‘pzzt—’ noise, turning into a thick arc that struck a rock target three hundred meters away.

Accompanied by a deafening explosion, rock fragments scattered, and the pungent smell of scorched air from the electrified heat spread.

The distant rock target was already flying into the sky amidst black smoke, creating large clouds of electrified dust.

The two-meter-high rock target was shattered to pieces, and one could only imagine the fate of the Flesh and Blood of Humans.

Even Sublimators might not be able to withstand such power, and normal Sublimation Armor and Armor Suits would definitely experience parts failure when faced with this level of current.

“Oh!”

Electric Blue’s eyes widened as he began to fancy this straightforward and brutal defense tower—although it appeared the range wasn’t very far, just three hundred meters, after all, Primordial Lightning couldn’t mitigate distance attenuation.

But as a defense tower for critical facilities, its reliable power was enough to cover its flaws.

However, it was quite a while, probably more than twenty seconds, before he saw the Magnetic Storm Coil fire a second attack.

The thick current almost instantaneously struck a wooden target, instantly igniting it and turning it into charred remains.

Although the power was still astounding, Electric Blue frowned.

“What’s wrong?”

Ian had been watching the whole time and noticed Electric Blue’s expression.

He asked with a light laugh, “As a Sublimator with lightning attributes, do you see anything that needs improvement?

Such as the lethality…”

“No, my Lord,”

Electric Blue thoughtfully articulated his points, speaking tactfully, “The lethality of the Magnetic Storm Coil is already quite reliable…

even Sublimators must take this power seriously.

Ordinary First-Level Sublimators faced with it would probably only have enough energy to flee, even if not killed outright.”

“But its firing frequency…

is just a bit too slow.”

Clearly, a firing interval of more than twenty seconds was difficult for Electric Blue to accept—the tower couldn’t possibly be intended to attack only Sublimators, right?

It would definitely need to target others, allowing Sublimators to rapidly close in and destroy it while the Magnetic Storm Coil was recharging.

“After all, it’s a civilian alchemy furnace core.

If it were military grade, it could probably be boosted to around seven seconds.”

Ian sighed, this time it was a genuine sigh, “The difference between military and civilian use is just too great, yet military alchemy furnace cores are absurdly expensive.”

“It’s not necessarily needed…”

Electric Blue approached the Magnetic Storm Coil, intently examining the towering defense tower before nodding slightly, “Lord, I think that problem isn’t too big, it just might need a bit of battery storage.”

“The electricity produced by the alchemy furnace core on a regular basis is stored in batteries, and can be activated when needed, greatly enhancing charging speed.

It should be able to chase the output of a military furnace core within a short time.”

“Like this…”

Electric Blue stretched out his hand, the Iron Folk’s arm showing a bronzelike color, with blue electric light coiling around his arm: “The extra electricity can accelerate the charging speed of the magnetic storm coil—whether it’s from a Sublimator, batteries, or other sources.”

Electric light flickered, a visible current burst from Electric Blue’s body into the interior of the Magnetic Storm Coil.

Soon, with the extra charge from Electric Blue, the coil’s charging speed was greatly increased, and in less than ten seconds, it immediately condensed the next attack current.

And this time, it completely obliterated the target—there was a significant increase in attack power!

“Well done!”

Seeing this scene, both Ian and Ambur’s eyes lit up.

They had considered this approach, but there hadn’t been enough time for testing and experimentation.

And Electric Blue had demonstrated the reliability of this technique firsthand for them!

“Mr.

Electric Blue.”

Stepping forward, Ian raised his hand, patting Electric Blue’s shoulder with a beaming smile, “Our Leyan Territory needs talents like you!”

“Are you interested in accepting my employment as a special experimental officer in the Leyan Territory’s alchemy workshop, to conduct testing and research related to magnetic storm technology?

I’ll guarantee a generous salary and there will be extra perks!”

“Ah?”

Electric Blue’s eyes widened, somewhat dumbfounded.

Wasn’t he just there to escort a supply of Elemental Crystals?

How did it suddenly turn into a job offer as an experimental officer?

No…

it was wrong from the start…

Why did he stand out?

This didn’t align with the professional ethics of his true identity at all…

At this moment, due to his professional integrity, Electric Blue suddenly realized something was off…

Had he been manipulated by this young man all along?

Although Colonel Majorva instructed him to heed Ian’s advice, something truly didn’t feel right…

Now, looking around, Electric Blue noticed he was surrounded by craftsmen and soldiers, and the young Lord before him regarded him with an especially expectant look.

Really…

could he refuse?

Swallowing nervously, Electric Blue put on a smile, “That would naturally be…

my honor.”

Coaxing a lightning-attribute Sublimator to become a test officer, Ian felt very satisfied—judging by the current progress, there was a high probability that the Magnetic Storm Generator would be officially mounted on the Magnetic Storm Armor this week, allowing this lethal machine to be fully operational.

The Elemental Crystals sent by Nauman City truly were a godsend; it could only be said that Colonel Majorva and Marquis Barton had calculated very accurately.

However, that evening, Ian received a piece of news from Scott, unsure whether it was good or bad.

“An anomaly at Leyan Lake?”

Ian lifted his head, shifting his gaze from the designs and plans, curiously asking, “Did the citizens fetching water say they saw a monster?”