High Above

"Magnetic storm coil?"

Lan Dian knew what it was from the name. It was obviously some kind of special defense tower that used thunder and lightning instead of cannonballs... There was nothing strange about it, but he was a little curious about how powerful this magnetic storm coil was.

“But you have to do your job first.”

Thinking of this, Lan Dian headed to the castle with a supply of element crystals.

On the way to the castle, Lan Dian saw white soldiers handing out free bread at the street entrance. There was a sign hanging next to it, which read the recruitment notice. Adult men who were willing to abide by discipline were given priority.

"This place in Lian'an is not suitable for recruiting troops. They are all mountain people. God knows if they will defect in the face of battle."

Lan Dian thought this in his mind, and he soon arrived in front of the castle, which is now the Lianling Civic Center.

The castle is on the top of the cliff. Looking up from the bottom of the cliff, you can clearly see the burly black armor on the top of the castle.

Although the scarlet electronic eye of the Cyclops has not been activated, the ruby-like luster is still frightening - as in the intelligence, the armored main armed light prism cannon has melted due to overload, but the alchemist The lord built a brand new one from spare parts.

Except that the color of the barrel does not match the armor body, everything is the same as the original one.

The white soldiers wearing strong armor were manipulating a strange huge armor in the camp at the bottom of the cliff.

This armor is about three meters high and quite burly. It is completely different from ordinary sublimation armors. It looks like an iron can. The head armor and chest armor are completely integrated, with only an observation port similar to a diving helmet.

Two overly thick I-shaped launch ports protrude from both sides of its body, and thick but rough armor covers its entire body.

"What is this?"

Lan Dian was curious again. With his professional spy skills, he could naturally tell that this giant armor was the 'new weapon' that Ian was making recently... Indeed, Ian was a genius in armor design. It took two weeks to assemble the Cyclops from various parts.

But in a rural place like Nanling with poor conditions and poor equipment, what new things can he tinker with?

"No, I have to report it to your lord."

Lan Dian heard the conversation of the soldiers of the White People. It was a very young voice: "The magnetic storm armor is too heavy. It is impossible for us to put it on before activating the power system, but we must put it on first before activating the power system!"

"This is a design error." Another soldier said: "We should ask the workshop to come up with a set of brackets to assist the armor, otherwise we will be too exhausted to wear this thing."

--of course. Lan Dian thought in his mind that the armor was nearly three meters high. The armor weighed more than two tons, right?

No matter how strong the Terrans are, they cannot wear two tons of armor unless they become ascendants.

It is possible to lift it up, but there is really a huge difference between lifting it up and putting it on.

However, apart from the weight, the strength of this armor is obviously a bit too much.

Blue Electric Energy can tell that although the surface armor of these armors looks rough, they are actually the same type of 'anti-impact armor' as the Ether Arms - this thing is a secret that is not passed down by many alchemists, and it can resist all attacks. Types of defensive carapace.

If an ordinary first-level sublimator wants to break this can, he may have to fight with this armor for fifteen days... and the armor must not fight back.

"But it consumes a lot of money - just a few armors can't stop the mountain people."

With this thought in mind, Lan Dian led the supply team all the way to the gate of the castle.

"The supplies from Nauman City... I really have to thank Colonel Mayowa."

When Ian knew that the element crystal had arrived, he personally came out of the castle to greet him. After he knew that Lan Dian and others were actually mercenaries, his eyes immediately lit up. He carefully looked at the Iron People in front of him, and then showed a satisfied smile: " That’s just right... Do you have any tasks to do next?"

"That's not true."

Lan Dian was a little stunned when he saw Ian. Although he knew that the new lord of Ryan Territory had excellent appearance before he came, he didn't pay much attention to this because he was more famous as 'Alchemy Genius'. I thought it was just flattery from ordinary nobles in the imperial capital.

But I didn't expect that the other party would actually look so good? Almost like a real fairy...

How powerful must the name of an alchemy genius be that can cover up this appearance?

Because he was intimidated by Ian's charm, what Lan Dian said next was a bit out of his mind: "Sir, tell us that if you need to dispatch anything next time, you can dispatch us."

"Like This."

Lan Dian saw Ian smiling. This was a very beautiful scene, but something suddenly moved in his heart, and he felt something was not good.

——Did I just expose any information?

He instinctively became vigilant, but then Ian changed the subject: "I heard someone reported that they saw you observing the magnetic storm armor at the bottom of the cliff for a long time... What, do you have any opinions?"

"I didn't get into it."

Lan Dian said cautiously: "But I heard from those soldiers that this armor is too heavy and difficult to put on..."

"I'm actually more interested in that peculiar tower than the armor." He told the truth. After all, various sublimated armors are not uncommon, but such a large magnetic storm tower is really rare.

"This is indeed a problem."

Ian nodded thoughtfully. Fortunately, the bracket supporting A is not difficult to build: "As for the tower you are talking about...is it a magnetic storm coil? I will take you to observe it."

Ian made the decision, and it was naturally impossible for Lan Dian to refuse, so the mercenary group followed Ian and the White People's Guard to the magnetic storm coil in the north of the city.

In the past two days, because Ryan City has fully resumed work, and Ian, as the lord, is also willing to provide money and food, the reconstruction and arrangement of various important facilities have been completed at an astonishing speed.

The construction waste left behind by the damaged buildings was also used to fill the ditches dug by the mountain people on the road. If it was not feasible, they were also crushed into target rock piles to test the power of various weapons.

This is the origin of several two-meter-high rock piles in front of the magnetic storm coil.

On the surface, the magnetic storm coil is a metal column, wrapped by a circle of metal rings. The top layer is a metal ball, with visible arcs flashing on it, and there are dense inscriptions on the base and coil. They light up and disappear. Uncertain, guiding the power of thunder.

The technician of the workshop, the bald craftsman Amber, was instructing several technicians to calibrate some parts of the magnetic storm coil. He saw Ian leading a group of people behind him without changing his expression, and took the initiative to greet him: "Lord."

He directly reported: "The magnetic storm coil is operating normally. You are right. Rather than miniaturizing the magnetic storm generator from the beginning, we should build a larger model."

"Now we have fully mastered the technical essence of the magnetic storm generator. Believe us, we can definitely produce the finished product within three days!"

"I believe you guys, you are the most diligent and studious craftsman I have ever seen." Ian encouraged Amber with a smile: "In fact, you were able to build the armor part of the first magnetic storm armor in two and a half days. It’s incredible enough to create it.”

"It's a small matter. We have manufactured many of the equipment of the previous Baron Ryan, from armor to experiments..." At this point, Amber suddenly got stuck. Under Ian's meaningful expression, the bald craftsman coughed: " And your armor. That’s the most critical part.”

"Without it, the defensive power of the Magnetic Storm Armor would not be so exaggerated."

"As long as you work for me, it doesn't matter what your past is."

Ian waved his hand and signaled Amber to start activating the magnetic storm coil: "I also want to see the power of the future defense towers in our territory."

"Please wait." The bald craftsman stretched out his hand and guided Ian and others to the observation area aside.

Lan Dian watched the magnetic storm coil start up. As the alchemy furnace located in the base began to operate, the ear-piercing sound of electric current began to operate. Then, the huge electric current condensed as the energy was converted, and finally in 'Piz—— 'The sound burst out and turned into a thick arc of electricity, bombarding a rock target three hundred meters away.

Accompanied by the deafening explosion, rock debris flew and the smell of burnt electricity permeated the hot air. The rock targets in the distance were flying all over the sky in black smoke, creating large clouds of charged dust.

The two-meter-high rock target was blown to pieces. It can be imagined that even the sublimated ones may not be able to withstand this kind of power, and ordinary sublimated armors and armors face this level of current. , and parts failure will definitely occur.

"oh!"

Lan Dian's eyes widened. He began to like this simple and crude defense tower - although the range did not seem very far, only three hundred meters. After all, the source of lightning could not alleviate the distance attenuation.

But as a tower that defends key facilities, its reliable power is enough to cover up its flaws.

But after waiting for a long time, about twenty seconds later, he saw the magnetic storm coil launch a second attack.

The thick current struck the wooden target almost instantly, instantly igniting it and turning it into black charcoal.

Although the power was still astonishing, Lan Dian frowned.

"how?"

Ian had been watching from the sidelines. He noticed Lan Dian's expression and asked with a chuckle: "As a thunder attribute sublimator, do you think there is anything that needs improvement? For example, the lethality..."

"No, my lord."

Lan Dian frowned and thought about his words, and he said tactfully: "The lethality of the magnetic storm coil is already quite reliable... Even sublimators must pay attention to this power. If an ordinary first-level sublimator encounters it, even if he does not die, it is estimated that I only have the strength to escape."

"But its attack frequency... is really a bit too slow."

Obviously, the attack interval of more than 20 seconds is unacceptable to Lan Dian - it is impossible to say that such a big tower will only attack the Ascendants, right? It will definitely attack other targets, and the Ascendant can take advantage of the charging process of the magnetic storm coil to quickly get close and destroy it.

"After all, it is an alchemy furnace heart for civilian use. If it is used for military purposes, it should be able to increase to about seven seconds."

Ian sighed, this time for real: "There are too many differences between military and civilian ones, but military alchemy furnace cores are ridiculously expensive."

"It's not necessary..."

Lan Dian approached the magnetic storm coil. He carefully observed the towering defense tower, and then nodded slightly: "Lord, I don't think this is a big problem, but it may need some batteries."

"The electricity generated by the alchemy furnace core is stored in the battery and can be used when needed. This can greatly increase the charging speed. It should be able to barely catch up with the output of the military furnace core in a short time."

"It's like this..."

Blue Lightning stretched out his hand, and the Iron Man's arm showed a bronze color, and blue electric light twined around his arm: "Additional electrical energy can accelerate the charging speed of the magnetic storm coil - whether it is an Ascension, a battery or other sources. "

The electric light flashed, and a visible electric current erupted from Lan Dian's body and submerged into the magnetic storm coil.

Soon, with the additional charging of blue electricity, the charging speed of the magnetic storm coil was greatly increased this time, and the next attack current was immediately condensed in less than ten seconds.

But this time, it completely blew the target to pieces - its attack power was also significantly improved!

"here you go!"

Seeing this scene, both Ian and Amber's eyes lit up. It was not that they had never thought about this idea, but the time was too short and they had no time to test the experiment.

Landian used itself as an example to practice relevant technical reliability for them!

"Mr. Blue Lightning."

Stepping forward, Ian raised his hand and patted Lan Dian on the shoulder with a smile: "Our leader, Ryan, needs talents like you!"

"Are you interested in accepting my employment as a specially hired experimenter at the Leianling Alchemy Workshop to conduct testing and research related to magnetic storm technology? I guarantee a generous salary and additional rewards!"

"ah?"

Lan Dian opened his eyes wide, he was a little confused.

Are you just here to escort a supply of element crystals? Why are you suddenly being hired as some kind of experimenter?

It's not right... It was wrong from the beginning... Why do I want to be in the limelight? ! This is not in line with his true identity and professional ethics at all...

At this moment, because of his excellent professionalism, Lan Dian suddenly realized that something was wrong... It seemed that from the beginning, his thoughts and itinerary were at the mercy of the young man in front of him?

Although there is indeed a reason why Colonel Mayowa asked him to listen to Ian's instructions, this is really not right...

At this moment, looking around, Lan Dian found that he was surrounded by craftsmen and soldiers, and the young lord in front of him was looking at him with special expectant eyes.

Really...can you refuse?

Swallowing secretly, Lan Dian smiled on the surface: "Of course...it's my honor."

Having abducted a thunder-attribute sublimate as a tester, Ian is now in a good mood - according to the current progress, there is a high probability that within this week, the magnetic storm generator will be officially installed on the magnetic storm armor, allowing this killing machine to be officially launched. Start up.

The element crystals sent by Nauman City really solved the urgent need. It can only be said that Colonel Mayowa and Marquis Barton were indeed very accurate in their calculations.

However, at night, Ian got some good or bad news from Scott.

"Is there something abnormal in Lake Ryan?"

Ian raised his head and raised his eyes from the design drawings. He asked curiously: "Have citizens who collected water said they saw monsters?"