Chapter 78

"Such accuracy... such precision..." said the cloaked person as he lowered the crossbow.

Enhancing his vision, the cloaked person squinted at the target, 350 yards away.

As his vision grew closer to the target, he could already see the bolts lodged into the target. In nearly the same spot, and on the same point.

"Unbelievable... That person really did not lie. This crossbow can hit up to 350 yards away... Even without any aid from the spirit integration..."

"Just what sort of mechanisms does this now have??" Asked the cloaked person to himself.

While he thought of this, his vision soon cleared up as it got nearer and nearer to the target.

As it finally stops near enough from where a person can see it clearly, he then noticed something peculiar.

Looking at the bolts lodged at the target, he then noticed some sort of rising air like smoke, coming out of the damaged area.

"What is that?" Thought the cloaked person silently.

However, before he could fully do an in-depth inspection, cloaked people, also like him, suddenly appeared around him.

Seeing this, he couldn't help but put the issue at back of his head for the moment. There are other matters that needs to be issued at the moment. Scrutinizing can be done later on.

"Hey, that performance is literally shocking not gonna lie." Said one of the cloaked person.

Hearing this, the cloaked person holding the crossbow then threw the crossbow towards that person.

"Your contracted spirit. Practice with it and have a good feel. I feel like it would be great if it would be at your hands." Said by this cloaked person.

Seeing this, the eyes of that cloaked person glimmered for some moments. After confirming the contracted spirit. He then nodded and left. Seemingly to start 'practicing' with his spirit and the weapon.

Moments later, a group of cloaked people and a group of knights soon dropped to the testing field.

As this happened, Brando and Nievas then approached Eman and Tala.

Seeing them approaching, both Eman and Tala then saluted. This then got dismissed by Brando. After that, he then said.

"There are exactly 126 weapons down there. All varying from ranged to point blank types."

"I'll be sending you the models of the weapons I issued to them. I'll be leaving the inspection to the both of you."

Hearing this, both Eman and Tala nodded. Seeing their responses, Brando and Nievas then left them, seemingly headed to Emperor Amir.

Some time after, a file folder then appeared in both Eman's and Tala's lenses. Seeing this, both of them couldn't help but sigh.

"Ey, although were proud of our technological advantage. It does not mean more work okay." They both thought.

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Disregarding the already tested crossbow, there are still 125 weapons to check in.

As there are only two of them, they could only thank their bad luck in screening all of it.

Though to their surprise, it seemed like Brando made a good rough estimate on all the types of weapons he liquidised through Electromagnetic infusion and quark redistribution. Reforming them to what sort of weapons each and every person specializes in.

Below, are the types of weapons that was organized within the file.

•Swords - 45 different blueprints.

•Daggers - 15 different blueprints.

•Twin daggers - 5 different blueprints.

•Chain blades - 15 different blueprints.

•Bow and Arrow - 10 different blueprints.

•Crossbows - 10 different blueprints. (11 if including the first tested one)

•Spears - 10 different blueprints.

•Greatswords - 10 different blueprints.

•Halberds - 5 different blueprints.

That was the entire list.

"Sheesh, what a long list this is." Said Eman in annoyance.

"Deal with it. As the part of the ones having the title, 'regiments tech savvy'. It's our job nonetheless to ensure that we don't do shit on the blueprints given to us."

Hearing this, Eman could only groan and sigh helplessly.

"Still, ain't that a lot of swords?"

Tala then nodded her head as Eman asked this.

What Eman said was indeed true. Through the sword section. Not one was of the same, instead, they were all unique to their own style and build.

More so, most were from history. Barely anything that came from their technological specialties.

Below is a numbered list of all the 45 blueprints Brando gave them.

1. Jian,
2. Double edge,
3. Longsword,
4. Rapier,
5. Warblade,
6. Short sword,
7. Spatha,
8. Claymore,
9. Sabre,
10. Basked-hilted sword,
11. Broadsword,
12. Estoc,
13. Xiphos,
14. Gladius,
15. Hanger,
16. Damascus Blade,
17. Lengthed Baselard,
18. Koncerz,
19. Syrian Sabre,
20. Artemis' Bane,
21. Court sword,
22. Executioner's Razor,
23. Backsword,
24. Gras,
25. Fu Tao,
26. Kopis,
27. Katana,
28. Cutlass,
29. Scimitar,
30. Kampilan,
31. Long bladed Punyal,
32. Panabas,
33. Kalis,
34. Tachi (Damascus smelted),
35. Thinned Heli blade,
36. Ginunting,
37. Black Metal Talibong,
38. Kris blade,
39. Espada Y Daga (included in dagger blueprints),
40. Sanduko Y Daga (included in dagger blueprints),
41. Tesla Vibracatum Dahong Palay,
42. Dual Tantō (Damascus smelted),
43. Tesla Vibracatum Straight Gunong,
44. Faradē, denki uchigatana,
45. Beruseriusu, toriumu wakizashi.

(A/N: See for yourself if you want changes. Limited would be chosen only)

That long list, are all the 45 unique blueprints Brando installed through the set of weapons laid to the elves.

And seeing the last two sword blueprints, both Eman and Tala couldn't help but think that Brando may have a few loose screws in his head.

"The boss... really huh..." Muttered Eman.

"Yeah... The commander...." Followed Tala.

Faradē, denki uchigatana and Beruseriusu, toriumu wakizashi. Both of these blueprints are created under the same Japanese military company, Tengoku no ha kyōdō. In English, Heavens's Blade Co.

When the company first appeared, they're brightest and biggest motto was "To history, and to the Advancement Era.". However, it barely did anything as not much were simply interested in it.

Nope, not much is an compliment. Barely anyone cares is the right word. And this was all because of their business deals and offers.

And those offers were, improvement of historical weaponry.

In a world where it was all about hyper agriculture, energy recreation, energy redistribution, interspace material production, reinvigorated economy, positive sum population, advanced military and technological leap and such. The concept of swords, halberds, and the like have pretty much been dropped to the historical books. With daggers and knives the only ones remaining.

Hence, besides being no more than dust in the ongoing society of the world, they were treated as no more than a bunch of memes and a brief moment of unwritten history.

However, the company didn't cared about such actions from the international society and the such. And that was because, these groups of people were not their targets.

That's right, like how the public didn't care for them, they also didn't give a damn about the public. Instead of pouring their attention on ignorant bystanders, they're entire focus was on every government on the world.

And well, they pretty much succeeded. Multiple governments have been interested in their creations. With the biggest and highest investors being North Korea, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Russia.

Unexpectedly, the weapons this company provided have become the backbone of Frontline infantry. Reaping great results on disabling enemy machinery and initiating an instant surrender from the enemy.

Besides, dying through strength and blades is better than dying through electrocution and injected radiation.

Anyways, back on the main topic. The concepts that each of the blueprint from the company that it currently holds are no matter but simple, yet complicated.

Faradē, denki uchigatana, an example of this simple yet complicated product from the company, If translated, is called, Faraday, Electric Uchigatana.

Faraday, as homage to one of the people hailed as the father of electricity. And Uchigatana, a Japanese sword. As for the electric, one would probably know where it would go by.

As the name suggests, one would already have a clear grasp of the meaning. An electric sword. Though by standards sake, it wouldn't be any normal electric sword.

The sword can whip out a fatal 1200 Volts in maximum power alone. 500 at minimum power. With such high degrees in electricity, this alone can already be proven fatal to the wielder. The company however, claims the sword is specifically built to 'protect' the wielders and instill damage to 'offenders'.

This is because, along with the sword, are two simple included utilities with it. And that is, a pair of gloves, and the sword's sheath.

Both utility equipment are made under compact magnetic materials. All made from pure iron, nickel, carbon, and loadstone. Both equipment are also suited up with thermal insulation, and internal cooling. To keep the blade intact, and negate the chances of it blowing up unnecessarily. Including self electrocution.

The hilt of the sword, covered by carbon skin, is made smaller, a few centimeters smaller than the traditional Uchigatana.

Within the hilt, is a bundle of hyper-conductive copper strips. Which is then surrounded by the various compact magnetic materials. This is so that, electricity can be produced.

A Black Titanium strip is then attached to the bundle of copper strips. This is to enable electrical production. From the strip, electricity is then delivered throughout the blade which is made out of Modern innovation, Damascus steel. To keep up with the intense electrical force moving on about.

And lastly, attached to the black titanium strip and to the bottom of the hilt. Is a disc and a tube, filled with liquid hydrogen, both insulated by plastic carbonate skin. To keep it safe from intense heat, while keeping the sword cool.

Overall, that is the Faraday, Electric Uchigatana.

(A/N: now this, this is an topic of debate. If y'all have theories, engineering remakes or whatever it's is, drop it all. We're all gonna use our head on this one.)

Tala couldn't help but deliver a downcast sigh as she thought of this.

The process of creation is hard enough. The process of explanation would be even harder. And the process of demonstration would simply be...

"That's it, when we're out of this elven shit. I'll literally ask for a 2 month leave. No, I'll ask for an 5 month leave!!" Shouted Eman with seemingly having his entire spirit involved in it.

Glancing at him however, Tala could only pray some sympathies towards him, as she notices his strained eyes and dark aura.

"This guy... Is gonna die before he gets married..."

......

Walking along with him, Nievas couldn't help as she skimmed through the list Brando gave to Eman and Tala.

"Sometimes, your much comparable to an corporate boss rather than a regiment commander." Mentioned Nievas.

"Hahaha, it's part of the job. What can they do about it? At most, they'll probably ask for a leave no?" Said Brando as he gave a hearty smile.

Seeing this, Nievas could only shake her head at him.

"Your going to kill them before they get that leave. You know that right?"

"Two is better than one. Besides, I thought of dropping this job to you in the first place anyways."

"Wait you did?" Asked Nievas with a brow raised.

"Mhmm!" Nodded Brando, showing Nievas a charming business smile.

"I Nievas, am asking for an apology for not knowing your great judgement on these matters. As expected of the commander, minding the well being of his close aides." Said Nievas with a calm face.

Seeing this, Brando could only give a stiff smile in return.

"Oi, oi. What happened to being sympathetic to others huh??!" Shouted Brando within his head.

"Tsk, it appears your just as shameless as me." Muttered Brando.

"What was that commander?"

"Ah nothing, nothing. Come, let's make haste. The Emperor is waiting for us."

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Chapter 79

Standing in opposition to Emperor Amir, Brando then asked with a smile.

"So, what'd you think for the first testing?"

With a stern expression, Emperor Amir then replied with a slight deeper tone.

"The crossbow you provided... Is revolutionary. With such precision and accuracy, also at far ranges... I can assure that we would be able to take down hostiles from far away using this crossbow."

Hearing this, and more so, seeing Emperor Amir's stern expression, Brando merely gave an 'all smiles'.

"Please, no need to be too much serious about this. The crossbow was made to capture targets, not to kill them."

Hearing this, Emperor Amir then raised an eyebrow.

"Not to kill?"

"Mhmm, the crossbow was made to capture. Not to kill. This is the reason why it was built to have extreme precision, and accuracy. So that when shot, it may avoid vital body parts. Hence, not killing it's intended target."

Hearing this, Emperor Amir then nodded his head in understanding.

Thinking is through this way, It would be just as what Brando said. With precise and accurate shots, it would only capture and not to kill. However...

"Nevertheless, it would still be lethal enough for anyone right?"

"It would depend on the shooter, not the bow." Said Brando resolutely.

After Brando said this, both Emperor Amir and Brando fell silent. No, In actuality, it wasn't just them, instead, the current area and surroundings have fell silent along with them.

It didn't took long though as Empress Miryani soon cut it of with a smile.

"Cough, cough. Anyways, might you tell us how the crossbow works on the inside as well. As a person versed in complicated creations, I am very much interested on how it differs and functions from the normal traditional ones."

Following suite from the Empress' intentions, Brando then said,

"I of course can help you know how it works on the inside, however, i'm afraid that it may take long for the level of your craftsmen to make a usable product of it."

Raising a brow, Empress Miryani then asked,

"How so, do you think that our craftsmen are not enough for it?"

"It's not because it's not enough, but it is simply because of pure incapability to do so. If there would be a saying as to why then it would simply be, 'Don't judge a book by it's cover'." Said Brando with honesty clearly portrayed on his face

"Anyways, like how it is to other nations, it is only a matter of technological difference. No more, no less."

Hearing this, Empress Miryani then nodded her head, as if to show that she understood what Brando said.

"Well, if it's a matter of technological difference, then there is nothing we surely would be able to do." Said Emperor Amir as he gave a sigh afterward.

"Well, let this matter be of hold for now. On the other hand, I'd actually like to ask you this. What Empire do you and your people actually come from?"

While Brando and the royal lieges of the United Elven Empire are currently in discussion, an extensive commotion have fallen on the testing field as the knights and co have begun testing the various weaponry laid before them. Some have even went to as far for a spar.

"This sword looks really weird not gonna lie. Being wavy and all of that."

"If you think that's weird, mine is even weirder. Mine's looks to thin."

"Is that so? Hm? My contracted spirit just refuted me."

"Yours did? What did yours say?"

"My contract spirit said, 'You don't have taste. Those normal looking  gold smelted, gem gratified, blades are nothing to my new form. Compared to that, This new form of mine could disgrace your enemies honor. Spit!! It could even Take your enemies down in a single stroke. A stroke that would completely be only one stroke and no more extras. Be grateful you ungrateful brat!'."

"..."

"..."

"I regret relaying that."

"I regret asking."

A short distance away from the pair of knights, A set of cloaked people on the other hand have begun to display their skills on their new handed weapons.

"Say... lead... ain't that an interesting blade?"

"Haha, right back at you. Yours is starting to glow really well. From what i remember, you follow the spirit of the wind. It wouldn't surely make your weapon glow blue now would it?"

"Haha, lead you jest. Why would you say that? look at yours. Being flashy with all those electrical arcs. You follow the spirit of the earth, not the lightning. Surely your the one being carried off with your own questions."

Some distance away, both Eman and Tala watch the show slowly unfold before them. Of course they had their protective gear equipped before their beck and call.

"Hey. Tala... I know were supposed to oversee but... don't you think were still a bit too close to these monsters?"

"For once... i agree with you... Though... where the hell do you even plan on running off to. remember, only the sword users are on the field for now. what about the other weapon classes/"

Hearing what Tala said, Eman immediately fell into deep contemplation.

While Brando and Nievas headed of to the leaders of the United Elven Empire, Tala and Eman spent their time explaining what and what to the people that asked what sort of  swords some of them were using.

Though not all, but the miniscule part of the word 'some'.

Exponentially, it took some time explaining what and why the swords were like those. For the main uses and for the properties of the weapon.

After the detailed talk with those miniscule some. Eman and Tala then went of and took hold of the practice tests.

Well... Had took hold of the practice tests.

By the time they laid they're vision to the rest of the group. The only thing they saw where floating pieces of land and swift movements.

The movements were very fast that they barely had any time to react. By the time they noticed, they were already back right at their path towards the estate. Away from the practice field.

However, even on the path, they're instincts were still saying it's a danger zone and that they had to continue moving away.

Also, while they were on the way to escape towards the estate, they noticed that the other members of the estate had already went ahead of them. Cheering them on their bravery.

This however, made both Tala and Eman throw a big 'F U' right at them. The replies they received back however were even more loud cheering.

Technologically, they win with the ratio of 100:1.

Physically and supernaturally however, they lose to the ratio of 1:100.

"Okay, i'm all set. I devised an cobalt powered suit with flexible titanium armor using my nano-teck pack. How about you?" Asked Eman to Tala.

"Thorium powered suit with full body, outer steel plating and flexible aluminum armor right below" replied Tala.

Hearing this, through the helmet shield of his suit, Eman then gave Tala and incredulous expressions.

Knowing what that expression meant, Tala then said,

"I just got more balls than you. No biggie."

Right after Tala said this, the area around them began to turn darker. 

As both Eman and Tala looked over, they then immediately scampered away as a figure begn falling right at their position.

However, before they could keep their distance away, a loud rumbling then soon boomed over at the sky. This was then followed by large strides of electrical arcs heading straight at them.

Seeing this, only one word then came up at both Eman and Tala as well at the figure that fell at them.

"Fuck."

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