Regressor of the Fallen Family novel Chapter 123

Chapter 123

Regressor of the Fallen Family Chapter 123

This weapon is different from the multi-shot crossbow. Whereas the multi-shot crossbows construction is simple and could eventually become known, this is a weapon whose secrets of manufacture cannot be imitated without the specific know-how, and I trust you both understand which is more valuable.

Logan wished for the development of the Libertatio to be kept a strict secret.

Clayton and Hammer were both in agreement with this.

Only Hammer and I are fully aware of the manufacturing process. The apprentices and dwarves involved know only the individual tasks they were assigned.

Without knowing the material mix ratio and mana-tuning method, nobody could replicate it even if they saw it, my lord.

Good. We must maintain this level of security. And

Logan proposed a plan that would open the eyes of both men wide.

You both have worked hard indeed. Ill increase the support fund by 30%. But! If the manufacturing secrets are revealed to the apprentices, I will cease the support fund entirely.

For Clayton, it was money.

For you, Hammer, I will reduce the length of the contract by three years. However, if other dwarves or artisans learn of the secrets, you will have no days off until the end of the term.

For Hammer, it was freedom.

He used their most desired things to impose restrictions.

Fortunately, both men were more focused on the rewards than the penalties.

Of course, young lord Logan.

Certainly! I swear to keep the secret, my lord!

Both men grasped Logans hand firmly with radiant faces.

The result came soon after, in the form of another reward.

* * *

A refined version of the multi-shot crossbow?

Yes, my lord.

And this was easily made?

Its not easy! While its impossible for mass production and its utility declines, we think making a small amount for commanders only might be feasible.

Just show it to me.

They went to the magic tower.

What was in Logans hands appeared not much different from the existing multi-shot crossbow.

However, if there was a difference, it would be that the bowstring and arrowheads were tinged with a bluish hue.

And the most crucial part of the multi-shot crossbow, the magazine, was integrated and could not be separated from the crossbow.

We couldnt make it detachable because of mana resonance. If only we could, it would have been worth the effort to aim for mass production, even at a higher price

Youre saying the magazine is disposable, Sir Clayton?

Yes, unfortunately. Once ten arrows have been fired, two at a time for a total of five uses, the item will have to be discarded.

Whats the production cost?

Well its just over 3,000 gold.

Per item?

Yes.

Logan frowned.

The Libertatio was considerably cheaper; it could bring out a power close to a 2nd circle combat scroll at nearly 1/40th of the price.

Yet, if a one-time-use item cost over 3,000 gold, he wondered if it could truly prove its worth.

Its just that it costs 50% more than a 2nd circle scroll, and seeing that its integrated without any gaps, it seems you both need to join forces to create it

Thats correct. Beyond the issue of cost, the bigger problem is the investment of time that both Hammer and I need to make.

Taking up the time of the territorys finest mage and artisan at the same time both cost and efficiency are significant issues, but it seems you are confident.

Just try using it.

While Clayton listed the disadvantages, there was a smile on his grim face.

Hammer was smirking too, sparking a sense of anticipation.

And then

Boom!

The multi-shot crossbow artifact version perfectly met the expectations.

The bolts hit the target and immediately detonated, releasing shockwaves and flames that obliterated a 5-meter radius.

The synergy of the twin bolts fired in succession seemed to intensify the flames and noise even more.

With the destructive power of a Libertatio packed into ten bolts, the results were stunning, but even more so was their range

More than double? Looks like they dont lose power up to 500m or 600m

Astonished, Logan watched as Clayton smiled brightly.

Yes. Applying mana resonance to the bowstring significantly increased the range. Producing a small number just for the heads of the officers or commanders as one-time consumables is sufficiently feasible

Make as many as you can as soon as possible! With these, we are completely

But it takes a full day of focus from both me and Hammer to make just one.

Ah.

Logan let out a regretful sigh.

365 days of work would produce only 365 units and thats if they were only producing these disposable items.

Considering the time commitment where Hammer and Clayton had other items to craft, it was an issue.

Just produce as many as you can within two months. It will suffice to provide them only to commanders for emergency use.

An item enough to take down a regular knight even in the hands of average soldiers.

Despite being in limited numbers, it was a sufficient trump card.

Understood. But two months?

There will be a use for it by then.

Logans ominous smile caused Claytons complexion to harden.

* * *

As spring approached and the weather warmed.

Between Tomodo and Sylvan, in the former McLaine Plains, construction began on the second town, which now started accepting residents.

However, the response was somewhat different from the first time McLaine Town was established.

Why move when were living well enough already?

Exactly. Im going to defend my own village, no matter what anyone says.

The migration to the town was suggested, not an order.

Accordingly, most of the old territory residents of Bifrost, who had led a not-so-bad life under Bifrost rule, chose to stay in their village.

To them, changing ones homeland was too risky an adventure.

Promises of providing them with new homes and guaranteeing existing land cultivation rights werent enough to sway them.

The residents of Sylvans territory had no intention of moving after the death of Soto Sylvan, thanks to the much-improved tax rates and food distribution policies.

Unlike the old McLaine territory, where it was hard to farm, they could make a decent living from the land as long as the taxes were not too oppressive.

If a famine occurred, it would be tough whether they were in a town or a village.

The stories of fertile lands that once existed on the borderlines of the no longer separate Sylvan and Bifrost territorys were just rumors to them.

Eventually, only a very small number of existing residents agreed to move to the new town, mainly composed of young people who were starting independent families.

However, taking their place were refugees from small territorys who had poured into McLaine following the civil war, partially filling the new McLaine Town.

A house for free?!

Farming land too?!

What kind of fortune is this? Thank the gods!

Thank you, Lord! Truly, thank you!

Refugees praised the unknown ruler of this land as they settled into the town one by one, and it was only then that Logan was able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Why do you seem so relieved? It was your own words that said the place would eventually be filled anyway.

To Dwaynes remark, Logan gave a wry smile.

The town built between Sylvan and Tomodo serves as a kind of barrier.

A barrier?