Farming with Entries: From Lord to Emperor-Chapter 610 - 298: The Meaning of a Knight (Part 2)

As a Forging Master and Alchemy apprentice, Senda was very curious about the artificial skeleton limb created by Avril and was eager to see what it would look like once Durant installed it.

Thus, upon receiving the news, he hurried over early to wait.

Lord Rod naturally wouldn't waste such an opportunity, and frequently discussed his thoughts with Senda.

"The Sea Pattern Magic Steel Finger Connected Hand Armor I mentioned earlier, you don't need to rush to complete it."

Rod looked at Senda and said slowly, "You can exercise some creativity to make it more functional and enhance Durant's combat power."

"What kind of creativity?"

Senda asked directly, with a look of confusion on his face.

"That's for you to think about. You're the Forging Master, you're the expert!"

Rod said with a smile, "Let your creativity run free, I have faith in you."

Senda reached up and scratched his head, his eyes filled with confusion. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"I can't think of anything."

Senda said somewhat casually, "Just add two Enchantment effects?"

"I originally didn't want to interfere with your creation."

Rod said thoughtfully, "For example, it could enhance the wearer's strength, or allow the hand armor to release an energy shield?"

"Enhancing the wearer's strength is something that could be designed…"

Senda frowned, seriously considering Rod's ideas, muttering to himself, "But actively casting an energy shield is difficult, a Knight's spiritual strength is very low, triggering it is hard!"

"That's the problem, which is why I'm asking you to be creative."

Rod pondered and spoke again, "How do spell scrolls trigger? Even if you're not a wizard apprentice, you can use spell scrolls, spell crystal stones!"

"Spell scrolls have a different kind of Array that triggers upon destruction, unlike permanent Rune Arrays!" Senda explained loudly.

"Then change the triggering method on the hand armor, for example, use air to activate it?"

Rod said decisively, "Make the hand armor magic energy storage, and when the energy is depleted, wizard apprentices can recharge it, like an alchemical item."

"Moreover, the Finger Connected Hand Armor is so much bigger than a piece of jewelry, it's definitely simpler to make."

"It sounds like it could be made, but it would probably be a bit complicated…"

Senda thought for a moment, frowned, and asked, "Is it worthwhile to spend so much effort on something for Knights?"

"Why wouldn't it be meaningful?"

Rod retorted, "Knights are the most numerous in this world, why wouldn't it be meaningful to directly improve their combat power?"

"Senda, think carefully."

Rod said patiently, "Which is faster to train, a Knight or a wizard apprentice?"

"Of course, Knights are faster!"

Senda answered without hesitation, "There are far more people with Knight talent than wizard talent, in the era of Magic, you could create an Intermediate Knight with just a few bottles of quality potion."

"Top Knights and Legendary Knights are a bit more difficult," Senda added.

"Right, Knights are the easiest to train."

Rod patted Senda on the shoulder, "So equipping Knights with gear is the fastest way to enhance the territory's combat strength."

"Once the territory's strength is improved, we can obtain more resources, which can then support your forging and alchemy research."

"To be blunt, even if a Knight sacrifices, the equipment can still be reclaimed and redistributed to others."

"And if you think about it differently, why can't Knight gear be used by wizard apprentices?"

Rod said calmly, "Wizard apprentices can trigger things with Spiritual Power."

Senda fell silent immediately, lowering his head in thought.

Rod didn't speak again, giving Senda time to think.

Actually, Rod understood Senda, because Wizards generally pursued personal advancement and the exploration of truth.

Perhaps some Wizards would enhance their followers' strength, but these were few, and in small scale.

Moreover, Wizards are proud and would not proactively serve those considered "lower" than themselves.

To put it simply, they might cooperate in battle but do not possess collective thinking.

But Rod is different.

Rod is a Lord, naturally viewing the collective group from a leader's perspective, like Black Pine Ridge.

The pursuit of Wizard truth is important, but it is also crucial to consider how to effectively enhance the territory's strength and achieve sustainable development under current circumstances.

It's like a struggling family where one child chooses a more promising career path, while another chooses a quicker way to make money.

The two support each other and gradually help uplift the family.

"Although I don't like forging equipment for ordinary Knights, I have to admit you're right."

Senda lifted his head, "I will go back and study carefully, and report to you with any results."

"No problem."

Rod smiled broadly, pausing briefly to suggest, "I'll give you one more suggestion."

"You can break down the production process into separate tasks, like Bain handling the forging, Alse engraving the runes, and you dealing with the most difficult part."

"That way you'll have plenty of time to do what you want to do."

Senda's eyes brightened, "That's a good idea!"

"But how can I train my students to be proficient in everything?" Senda asked.

"That's simple!"

Rod sighed helplessly, "For students you favor, let them rotate through the tasks!"

"Once they've learned all the tasks, they'll be proficient, right?"

"Great idea!"

Senda looked at Rod with excitement, "No wonder so many wizard apprentices follow you, Lord Rod, you're truly wise!"