Chapter 640 - Cooperation
Chapter 640: Cooperation
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“Mage Equipment?”
Of course. Rhode knew about the Senia Family’s Mage Equipment since the Senia Family started manufacturing it. Besides, almost all the Mage Armed Forces in Munn Kingdom were equipped with their Mage Equipment. Using a description from Rhode’s generation, the Senia Family was just like the exclusive weapons and ammunitions supplier. It was due to this that they rose in reputation and became one of the three leading families in Munn Kingdom. This was also why the Alanic Foundation of Country of Light had targeted Marlene. As the family heir, she naturally had insights about the high-end Mage Equipment and it would mean that they had captured the key to the Senia Family’s secret if they could grab a hold of her. Therefore, Marlene seldom mentioned her family matters.
However, Rhode didn’t expect her to take the initiative this time. Although the Senia Family’s Mage Equipment were indeed powerful, they had never transacted with any parties apart from the Royal Family. Besides, Rhode also knew that he couldn’t afford them, so he didn’t consider it.
“Yes.”
Marlene nodded.
“Our Senia Family has developed a new type of Mage Equipment, but I don’t know the specific principles… All in all, we intended to create smaller and portable equipment that is similar to the magic cannons. Currently, the results have been seen. They were really powerful and suitable for range suppression.”
“There’s such a thing?”
Rhode was genuinely surprised. There was no doubt that the Senia Family’s Mage Equipment were mighty, but those were merely ordinary ones. The weapon developments in this world and the real world were entirely different. Cold weapons like sword, shield, and pike were related to the Mage Equipment. Actually, Anne’s shield could also be considered as a Mage Equipment. However, in terms of firearms, it was rather limited in the Dragon Soul Continent. Perhaps due to the existence of Magic Tools, the development of Mage Equipment were far from expectations. As for far range weapons, the Dwarves did indeed manufactured modern weapons like the firearms. However, these firearms served no value against bows and crossbows because the metal-made firearms functioned by using magic crystals, was short-ranged, and couldn’t cast a magic ritual with its bullet. On the contrary, not only could a bow and crossbow enhanced with magical powers to shoot farther than firearms, but they would be much more powerful with magical arrows.
There were distinct differences between Magic Tools and Mage Equipment too.
If it was just a matter of attacking, Rhode might be able to provide some advice using shooting mechanisms such as machine guns and sniper rifles that he had seen on Earth. However, the problem was in the source. Just like on Earth, if spending a thousand dollars could only manufacture a single bullet, no one would use guns at all and they would be better off using choppers. Moreover, there were many other substitutes in this continent.
“Of course, Rhode. But I think the Final Pike’s formidable powers suit your requirement. Although they can’t be mass produced, I want to see if Miss Lapis is able to modify them into something great.”
“Lapis?”
Rhode said while Marlene nodded with a smile.
“Yes, Rhode. Our Senia Family has been using alchemical techniques from ancient times. However, the technique belonged to us, Humans, after all, so there might be surprising results from Miss Lapis’s Behermes alchemy techniques. If possible, I hope to work with Miss Lapis to see if improvements can be done on the Final Pike.”
Rhode pondered in silence. This indeed was a great idea. When facing the Undead Legion’s human wave attack, it was best to have a lethal AOE weapon. Magic cannons were overly expensive and required high consumption. Although Rhode’s mercenary system could build them, the prices were too high. The price of one magic cannon would equal three Holy Maiden Statues. With his current finances, he could only stare as he drooled. But if he could lay his hands on the Final Pikes, perhaps…
“Will your family object to it?”
“I can represent my family in making this decision, Rhode. Besides, the weapons has been abolished. If Miss Lapis is able to modify them, we will respect your wishes and hand them to you.”
“Alright, I’ll leave them to you, Marlene.”
He nodded in agreement.