When the Saintess Arrives, No King Exist-Chapter 898 - 849: Mass-Producing Demon-Loving Fungus

After the Battle of Redway Manor, the Thousand River Valley Holy Alliance shifted from attack to defense, relying on ramparts and spring cannons to resist the enemy forces.

Horn initiated the "We Struggle" campaign at the rear, awarding medals to artisans or workers who excelled in military production.

As more dwarf artisans joined, the production of cannons and machine tools at the rear increased by three to four times.

With the passage of time, production efficiency improved further, and the output in the later stages is expected to increase by at least another three to four times.

A large number of spring cannons were transported to the front lines, and André dispatched people to cry and plead to take a batch.

With the abundant river water following the spring thaw, the rumbling sound of the spring cannon firing became frequent once again.

As previously anticipated, both sides reentered a stalemate attack and defense battle around the castle.

Being able to resist over twice the enemy, the contributions of spring cannons and other spring mechanisms are invaluable.

These dwarves genuinely excel in craftsmanship, as if born to be master craftsmen.

So far, only dwarves can create the spring warehouse, and only they have mastered the core metal technology for locking components.

Every time Wolf Woman Hilov designs a prototype, only these dwarves can forge and polish the suitable components.

Therefore, among the many dwarves descending from the Dragon Sleep Mountain Range, there are currently three groups.

One group of old-school dwarves remains in North Mangde County, still managing mines.

One group resides near the Gray Furnace Military Factory at Joan of Arc Castle, and a third group stays at the Mechanical Palace of the ry Court Barracks.

The biggest difference between the latter two groups is probably that the dwarves in Gray Furnace Town still believe in the Dragon Worship Sect, while those staying at the ry Court Barracks have mostly converted to the Holy Path.

These converted Holy Path dwarves heard about Horn's return from Lower Reif County to the Mechanical Palace, bringing flowers and ribbons to welcome him.

Unfortunately, it seems the crown has an urgent matter, as the carriage sped towards the Mechanical Palace after crossing the New Life Bridge.

Leaving heaps of dwarves looking at each other, their faces soon showed a dawning realization and an ambiguous expression.

Compared to seeing these rough dwarves, it seems the wolf woman princess at the Mechanical Palace is more important.

The dwarves didn't feel slighted, as being overlooked in comparison to that genius engineer is to be expected.

The carriage traveled on the rectangular stone road on the north bank, raised a foot above the ground, where scholars in robes or monks' attire walked back and forth.

It's been six months since he left the ry Court Barracks last autumn.

The flames of war didn't affect the ry Court Barracks, instead promoting economic prosperity along with Langsande County.

If there is any change in the ry Court Barracks, it should be the increase in population and houses. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

The front line war has produced a large number of refugees and war captives, the former becoming laborers, the latter entering the Trinity Reclamation Team.

As for the research district on the north bank, many research institute courtyards have sprung up.

The carriage stopped in front of the Mechanical Palace, Horn jumped out of the carriage, and hurriedly entered through the side door.

The side hall of the Mechanical Palace was Hilov's laboratory; he pushed the door open directly and saw a witch doctor carefully taking out a needle dipped in green liquid and inserting it into the body of a shirtless strongman.

"Did I arrive late?" Horn pushed away the bird beak mask handed by Zhongsi and walked to Hilov's side, asking.

Hilov's previously hanging tail immediately curled up like mosquito coils, two beast ears also turned towards the back of her head: "Late, but not too late. I've validated its efficacy with death row prisoners, and this person is just the first pseudo-initial generation inoculated with demon-loving fungus."

Though he had seen it in the report earlier, witnessing its existence firsthand, Horn couldn't help but become exhilarated.

A few days ago, after arranging the rotation schedule for the battle group at the front line, he received a report from the rear.

He initially thought it was Kerben finishing the spring energy transfer device, but it turned out to be progress on the demon-loving fungus.

To verify its authenticity, Horn didn't hesitate to rush back personally.

"The witch doctor holds the summer green fever toxin, which causes a high fever for about three to five days after being injected into the body.

Note, without the breathing technique, the fever is unlikely to subside; the safest option is to choose groups who are familiar with breathing techniques.

After the fever abates, the inoculated person will possess modest mana, far inferior to the initial generation of Blessed.

But I conjecture that through continuous spellcasting and practicing Tarot meditation, they can still reach the mana level of the first generation of Blessed.

Because their mana growth curve far exceeds that of ordinary alchemists."

Watching the self-willing Zhongsi uncertainly stroking his shoulder, Horn still couldn't believe it.

This is the first batch of mass-producible demon-loving fungus.

If it could be widely inoculated, it equates to completing the preliminary technology tree for the Thousand River Valley Holy Alliance's extraordinary ascension.

"Hilov, you are such a genius!"

Hilov's usually calm mouth twitched: "Watch your words, sir."

"How did you do it? Didn't you say progress was sluggish before?" Horn couldn't contain himself and asked eagerly.

"Initially, progress was indeed slow, but it changed after you sent those summer green fever patients over."

Summer green fever patients? The summer green fever that can't infect the Blessed?

Despite somewhat bewildered by why summer green fever, which is evidently deficient against demon-loving fungus, could accelerate fungus vaccine research.

"Weren't you attempting to decipher the summer green fever vaccine? Isn't it true that summer green fever cannot infect the Blessed?

So I observed summer green fever using microscopic spells, and indeed it's a microbiotic similar to demon-loving fungus.

However, this microbe has one distinctive feature; do you know what it is?"

"What?"

Hilov's tail spun like a massive whirlwind, the wind it created even lifted Horn's hair.

"Summer green fever bacteria will create a magic environment within the human body, and over time, the magic therein becomes increasingly concentrated... Remember why demon-loving fungus regresses?"

Horn recollected for a moment: "…It's because the human body is a low-magic environment… and it kills demon-loving fungus..."

Hilov made a playful snap of her fingers, expressionless: "Summer green fever is first implanted within the body, then after the high fever, demon-loving fungus is implanted."

This part is surprisingly simple.

First, use summer green fever to create a rich magic environment within the body, although this environment was produced to assault the body.

Then inject demon-loving fungus; once inside, it attacks from both fronts.

On one hand, it devours summer green fever to prevent regression, and on the other, the rich magic environment is sufficient for them to modify the host's nerves, transforming them into Blessed capable of storing mana.

Summer green fever bacteria are almost castrated demon-loving fungus with enhanced toxicity, which are readily consumed by other demon-loving fungi.

This indirectly assisted Horn with the most vital step in demon-loving fungus research.

One can only wonder where the Leia people acquired these summer green fever bacteria?

Or perhaps they weren't released by the Leia people, but arose naturally?

After all, at the time, a large number of Blessed were gathered within the city.

"This is really, this is just... wonderful, wonderful!"

Horn reached beneath Hilov's arms, laughing heartily, lifting her up and twirling several circles in the air.

Hilov's tail was as straight as an iron rod in the air, but the corner of her mouth showed a barely discernible curve.

After several spins, Horn set Hilov down, breathing slightly heavily: "Can it be mass-produced?"

"Yes, it can be mass-produced using the slime culture medium."

"Too bad about the initial slime cultivation technique; erroneous research directions are normal after all…"

Hilov discontentedly whipped Horn's knees with her tail: "Who said the slime cultivation technique was wrong; did you think the initial demon-loving fungus is the same as the one now injected?

The original demon-loving fungus required a much higher mana environment; summer green fever couldn't possibly achieve that.

Even cultivating to this stage wasn't achieved using the demon-loving fungus from your blood; it was still too potent, and instead used the demon-loving fungus from the lining of your rectum.

Although semi-external, it unexpectedly retained…"

"Wait, wait." Horn abruptly halted her, "Where did you get the demon-loving fungus from the lining of my rectum?"

"That's not important, as I was saying…"

"It is important!"