Chapter 332: Chapter 295 Future Magic Equipment Project_2
The outer two layers are alloys, with a slightly thicker gray ceramic layer sandwiched in between.
Sitting in the alchemy chair, the goblin Gaga said excitedly, "Miss Chui Chui has provided metals of very high hardness. Engraving magic circuits on them is an extremely time-consuming project, which isn’t conducive to mass-producing defensive plates for trucks.
Luckily, Miss Chui Chui thought of a good method.
We first lay out the magic circuits in soft clay, then fire it to make a ceramic plate, and afterward glue the two metal plates to the ceramic plate.
After testing, this Magical Protective Plate had double the defensive capability of similar metal plates of the same thickness.
And its weight could be reduced by a fourth."
Chui Chui had been using an alchemical robot’s body to conduct research here with the goblins.
Her computing ability and design ideas impressed all the goblins here.
Even the technologically proud Gaga had to respectfully call her "Miss."
Speaking through the alchemical robot, Chui Chui said to Yan Xing, "We can process these Magical Protective Plates into any shape and thickness.
If we can get a better formula and alloy, we can further improve the performance of the Magical Protective Plates.
Master Gaga and I will also try our best to optimize and industrialize the enchantment magic circuits to develop the next generation of Magical Protective Plates."
Chui Chui explained more clearly in Yan Xing’s mind.
The current formula for the ceramic plate used in the Magical Protective Plates was found by her online.
Ceramic plates produced with different formulas and processes vary in hardness and magic conductivity. Chui Chui hoped that Yan Xing could help her acquire more advanced ceramic plate formulas for testing and developing the new generation of Magical Protective Plates.
Then there was the alloy.
The alloys Chui Chui could obtain were already the limit for civilian use.
To get better alloys, one had to go through a special channel.
Considering the special components and weapons from before, Yan Xing felt it was time to have a good talk with Renlun Investment Bank.
However, such sensitive items would certainly not be easily provided.
Therefore, one would need to offer something they desired in exchange.
Yan Xing weighed the Magical Protective Plate in his hand and asked Chui Chui, "If this thing is taken apart, can the magic circuits inside be found?"
Chui Chui replied, "Once the enchantment is complete, the laid out magic circuits will permeate the interior of the carrier. If you don’t use alchemy to strip it, you can’t find the magic circuits inside through ordinary disassembly.
Moreover, this type of passive enchantment activates the internal magic circuits by absorbing the energy applied to itself. The absorption and release happen instantly, without the need for an additional energy source."
"Not bad, not bad..." Yan Xing was very satisfied with the Magical Protective Plate he held. "Let’s start manufacturing then. First, replace the protective plates inside the soldiers’ bulletproof vests. Once we figure out the next generation of Magical Protective Plates, we’ll consider making Armored Vehicles and tanks."
Yan Xing’s mind had already envisioned an armored onslaught.
But Chui Chui said, "Master, I think our future weapon development should not focus on firearms?"
"Why do you say that?"
Yan Xing was puzzled by Chui Chui’s statement because, in his understanding... guns were king, and the atomic bomb was justice.
Chui Chui said to Yan Xing, "Master, in this Magical Protective Plate you hold, we’ve engraved three magic circuits on such a large ceramic plate, and it has doubled the entire plate’s defensive power.
If we could engrave thirty magic circuits, what kind of magical property could it achieve?
If we could engrave three hundred magic circuits,
three thousand magic circuits...
thirty thousand magic circuits...
When we apply integrated circuit technology to alchemical enchanting, we can endow it with any property we can imagine.
I don’t know what weapons in the real world could pierce this protective plate. I only know that the only thing that could penetrate it would be weapons that also use integrated enchantment technology."
Chui Chui’s words freed Yan Xing from his rigid views on weapons, unfolding a whole new field of weaponry in his mind.
Alchemy in the Magic World is very developed, but it’s limited by the backwardness of foundational technology, and enchantments are purely manual work.
Imagine... If a computer CPU’s circuit had to be laid out by hand, how big would that CPU be? Similarly, if integrated circuit technology is used to lay out magic circuits, only magic equipment manufactured with the same technology could destroy it. Conventional firearms probably wouldn’t be able to do much against such magical equipment; they’d likely just make a lot of noise.
Still, Yan Xing said to Chui Chui, "The future is unpredictable. We don’t know if integrated enchantment technology is viable, so if there’s a proven successful development path, we should follow it.
"Classify this project as top secret, with you in charge of mobilizing resources for research.
"The development of thermal weapons continues.
"In the future, when we no longer need them, we can sell them to the outside world."
"Yes, Master."
The exchange between Yan Xing and Chui Chui took place in their minds, while the goblin Gaga grew somewhat anxious.
"Master Yan Xing, that machinery you mentioned before... When will it be delivered?"
After finishing his conversation with Chui Chui, Yan Xing said to Gaga, "Soon... Recruit more Goblin Engineers. The more machines there are, the more personnel will be required to operate them."
Accompanied by Chui Chui and Gaga, Yan Xing inspected the truck research institute.
After looking over all the ongoing projects, Yan Xing returned to the real world with the Magical Protective Plate.
「A message came from Gryphon Island.」
Tong Yitong had awakened!
Yan Xing immediately set off for Gryphon Island; he had many questions waiting for Tong Yitong’s answers.
The private plane landed at the Gryphon Island airport.
Chen Shi, who picked him up, took Yan Xing to the hospital on the island.
Feng Tingyue had already been waiting there.
"All of you, go out. I have some things to discuss with Xiaotong."
Yan Xing sent Chen Shi, Feng Tingyue, and the doctor out of the room, leaving only him and Tong Yitong inside.
The recently awakened Tong Yitong was very weak, pale-faced, with dry, cracked lips, and her eyes lacked their usual luster.
She looked out at the sea through the window, silent to Yan Xing.
Yan Xing sat down in the chair next to her bed and asked, "Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
Tong Yitong did not answer, nor did she turn to look at Yan Xing.
She continued to stare out the window and after a while, she asked, "What am I now?"
"Superwoman."
Yan Xing’s answer made Tong Yitong burst out laughing.
She turned to look at Yan Xing, her smile blooming beautifully.
But then, an icicle appeared in mid-air, aimed straight at Yan Xing’s neck and lunged forward.
Yan Xing reached out and caught the icicle in his hand.
Flames burned in his palm, turning the icicle into steam.
"What are you?" Tong Yitong asked, a smile curving at the corners of her mouth.
"I am your boss!" Yan Xing had not expected Tong Yitong to attack him while she was conscious. If he hadn’t had some skills of his own, he really would have been pierced through the throat. He shook his hand and said to Tong Yitong, "What’s wrong with you? You’ve changed a lot from before."
"Nothing, I just wanted to see if that was all a dream. If it was, then nothing would happen; if not, I couldn’t kill you anyway," Tong Yitong said casually. "As for why I’ve become like this, I’d like to ask you.
Why do I see the world completely differently now? This is very troubling for me."
Chui Chui shared its analysis with Yan Xing, who relayed it to Tong Yitong.
"Your abilities stem from your spiritual power, and your spiritual power comes from your brain. As you have powers that exceed those of normal people, these powers also affect your brain.
I think that might be the situation.
Even normal people can experience delirium with a fever. With the sudden surge of such strong power in your brain, a bit of an aftereffect is quite normal."
Yan Xing considered Chui Chui’s explanation to be more credible. It could explain why Tong Yitong lost consciousness and lashed out earlier, even attacking him. Now her temperament had undergone quite a change.
Tong Yitong eyed Yan Xing, a look of naive contemplation in her eyes.
Then she suddenly asked with an air of authority, "Have you experienced what I’m going through?
Why do you seem more normal than I am!"
Yan Xing took an apple from the table and handed it to Tong Yitong, answering, "My situation is a bit different from yours. I think you should just go with the flow. Really... if you think about it, your personality hasn’t changed that much. It’s more like an amplification of your character."