Merchant From Earth in the Magical World-Chapter 454 - 376 Hero Upgrade Plan_1

The production of the Magic Weapons Guard Tang Sword took an entire hour. More than half of the probes in the 3D photolithography machine needed replacement, and dozens of small robots were discarded due to their operation in a high-magic environment.

There were various kinds of visible and invisible wear and tear, each purchased and manufactured at a high cost in genuine gold and silver.

Even without considering the consumption of high-purity alchemical materials and these supplies, a mere one percent reduction in the energy supply of the entire Eternal Domain Alchemy Laboratory was a huge, astronomical expense.

And this was just for manufacturing a single Magic Weapon.

When the machines within the glass walls finally ceased operating, a beautifully crafted Tang Sword stood erect in the middle of the annular manufacturing matrix of the 3D photolithography machine.

A notification sound echoed once again in the room.

"Serial Number: 0F3649. Guard Tang Sword v2.3. Physical Magic Weapon construction complete."

"Checking completion of internal Magic Power integration array... One hundred percent. Qualified."

"Activating Serial Number: 0F3649 Guard Tang Sword internal database read-write mode. System loading... 5%... 13%... 21%... 100%."

"System load complete."

"Loading intelligent core."

"Loading Combat Technique Subsystem..."

"Loading Magic Subsystem..."

"Loading Energy Gathering Subsystem..."

...

"Serial Number: 0F3649 Guard Tang Sword system installation complete. Disabling write function."

"System starting."

"System start-up complete. Activating firewall. System self-diagnostics running..."

"Self-diagnostics complete."

"Serial Number: 0F3649 Guard Tang Sword: All manufacturing processes complete."

Loading and activating the Magic Power system took nearly twenty minutes. Only then was the Guard Tang Sword taken out of the 3D photolithography machine and handed over to Yan Xing.

Holding the hilt with both hands, the first thing he felt was the comfortable balance of the blade. Neither front-heavy nor back-heavy, it was poised precisely at the optimal point for exerting force.

This sense of control would give even a novice wielding this sword a great deal of confidence.

Of course, with Chui Chui’s design and 3D printing technology, it was a basic requirement for a sword to comply with ergonomic principles.

The blade was straight and its edge keen.

Yan Xing made a few practice swings, and the blade cutting through the air produced a distinctive, low hum.

The sound was quite pleasant.

Then... he infused Magic Power into the sword’s body.

The once unremarkable blade instantly shimmered with the glow of Enchantment, and the edge vibrated at a high frequency, emitting a sound akin to a swarm of bees.

During the previous assault on Max Manor, the alchemical puppets equipped with the first-generation Guard Tang Swords had proven ineffective against heavy armor.

Upon returning, Chui Chui had developed the High-frequency Blade.

The principle is that all materials are inherently non-uniform. Therefore, when high-frequency vibrations of thousands of hertz are applied to a material, the non-uniform areas exhibit very slight differences in vibration amplitude. Because the High-frequency Blade’s frequency is extremely high, it can instantly cause these tiny, non-uniform vibrations to accumulate rapidly, inducing material fatigue. Combined with the weapon’s inherent cutting action, this allows it to slice through materials with ease.

The High-frequency Blade not only cut through high-strength armor effectively but could also efficiently breach some magic shields.

This technology marked a revolutionary difference between the two generations of Guard Tang Swords.

This also necessitated higher-grade materials and more complex integrated magical designs.

After all, the precondition for the High-frequency Blade to be effective is that the weapon itself must first be able to withstand such high-frequency vibrations.

Yan Xing suppressed the impulse to make a slashing cut and withdrew the Magic Power he had infused into the blade.

The items in this room were too valuable; it wasn’t suitable to test the sword here.

Soon, an alchemy robot delivered a scabbard.

Yan Xing inserted the Guard Tang Sword into the scabbard, then handed it over to Hibel with both hands.

"From now on, this sword is yours."

Hibel, having heard the blade hum as Yan Xing swung it, was already itching with anticipation.

Nevertheless, she first straightened her attire and, assuming a standard military posture, took the Guard Tang Sword from Yan Xing’s hands with both her own.

"Rest assured, Lord, I will absolutely not disgrace the honor bestowed upon me by this sword."

At this moment, Yan Xing couldn’t help but yawn.

He had rushed to Nuta City early in the morning, then gone out to find Count Theodore, and subsequently spent the entire day in discussion with the old Earl behind closed doors.

Finally, he brought Hibel to the Alchemy Laboratory to complete her employment procedures and even crafted a Magic Weapons Tang Sword for her.

It was already two in the morning, and dawn would soon break.

"I’ll remember what you said. Your room should be ready by now. Go get some sleep. You have another day off to settle in.

Report for duty the day after tomorrow... no, actually, start tomorrow."

Hibel, now wearing the Guard Tang Sword at her other hip, said to Yan Xing, "I can start work at dawn."

Faced with such a proactive employee, eager to forgo her leave and start work immediately, how could any boss dampen such enthusiasm?

"Then come to work at dawn."

...

Thus, Hibel was assigned to the Super Armed Engineering Project Team, where she would work with Chui Chui on weapon finalization and development.

Two days later, Atreli also reported for duty in the Eternal Domain.

Soon after, Yan Xing felt he had discovered another gem.

Atreli’s capabilities were beyond doubt, given he had served as Count Theodore’s butler.

Furthermore, when Count Theodore went on campaigns, Atreli had also acted as his adjutant, handling various confidential military affairs.

This experience endowed him with a wealth of managerial and military knowledge.

Later, as Count Theodore aged and transitioned to a role in logistics, virtually all supplies for the Wildwind Highlands Legion passed through Atreli’s hands first.