NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1156: Marquis Returned
"With this, I'm done." Nathan smiled, satisfied.
Evelyn looked at the modified cloud-repelling device. "You are able to do things like this? I thought you were relying on your blacksmith to do things like this."
"I couldn't create all the complicated things, but I still can do some simple things. Besides, I was the one who created this cloud-repelling device, so I know which one works and which one doesn't work." Nathan shrugged. "Just look at this…
"I only welded two pieces of metal to create three sections. The first section is for placing the cores, the second section is for the storage crystal, and the third section is where the ena will be recharged.
"Then, the recharged ball can be used again by placing it in the barrel. Originally, I'm unable to use things like this because the crystal is quite hard to find on our continent, but since this place thinks it's worthless, it's fine to waste it as long as it provides convenience."
"Well, I don't understand how it works, but good for you." Evelyn nodded. "So, you are going to present this to the marquis?"
"Yes. We will see what kind of person this marquis is. If he's someone who takes the achievement of his daughter, I will reconsider the agreement." Nathan turned to Jinwu, who had been using his flame to weld the piece of metal. "Can you scout the mansion again?"
"Sure. It shouldn't be a problem." Jinwu nodded and flew away.
"By the way, how is your progress?" Nathan asked.
"Crystal Sense is not that hard. As for Crystal Armor…" Evelyn raised her right arm. Suddenly, a skeleton appeared around her arm like that of an exoskeleton. "This is the most I can do right now. I'm starting to figure it out, but it will take some time to master it. However, it's something I can do.
"In fact, you should be able to reach this stage at your current level. As for whether you are able to reach the Crystal Fusion Stage, that will depend on your improvement. Besides, you are going to do it for every single familiar, right? This will slow down your progress a lot."
"Don't worry. I know what I have to do." Nathan nodded.
"All right."
Their conversation was interrupted by Jinwu, who had suddenly returned.
"Jinwu?"
"I have noticed a strong presence from outside. Looks like the so-called marquis has returned," reported Jinwu.
"I see. It looks like we're going to be summoned soon." Nathan nodded. Their second plan was about to begin.
As Nathan predicted, the moment the marquis returned, he received the report from the manager.
"Welcome back, my lord."
"It must have been hard for you to handle the territory in my stead, Crow." The marquis had a thin figure. People always got tricked by his fragile frame, thinking they could easily defeat him. But what was hidden under his clothes were muscles, not bulging muscles, but refined muscles that wouldn't lose to the big ones.
His eyes looked calm, but it made one feel like they were pierced by a spear right in the heart.
Manager Crow lowered his head. "Not at all. I'm merely doing my duty."
The marquis nodded. He couldn't help but recall what had happened in the palace.
"What? Your useless daughter?"
People were confused because they had known about the stain on the Lindwurm family.
What was even more surprising was the reaction of their sovereign. He simply stood up and shouted, "I don't care whether that person is useless or not. If that opportunity comes from her, she is not a useless person. I will send my son out to seek that opportunity. Marquis Lindwurm."
"Yes." The marquis bowed. "I will also send my daughter appropriately."
"Make sure we don't lose this opportunity."
Thinking about that simple order made him wonder if his daughter was truly the one who held that opportunity.
Manager Crow was hesitant to talk about the cloud-repelling device after seeing such a dark expression from the marquis.
Fortunately, the marquis was the first one to open his mouth. "Crow, where is Amelia right now?"
"Miss Amelia…" The manager looked troubled.
"What's wrong? Did she do something unnecessary?" The marquis squinted his eyes.
"No… It's just…" The manager, although hesitant, revealed everything that had happened in the territory a few days ago.
The marquis' face changed drastically. "What did you say? The cloud-repelling device?"
"Yes, my lord. I saw everything with my own eyes. That device is indeed able to open the sky even without a summoner operating it. According to Master Rex, there's nothing complicated about making it.
"In addition, the cost will be around one hundred thousand to two hundred thousand Zel to make.
"If we believe in Mr. Nathan's words, the daily operating cost will only be about five thousand Zel. Due to the influx of cores entering the market and the economic downtrend, this cost might even be reduced further."
"Are you serious? We have been paying a few hundred million for high-level summoners to open the sky in all our cities… You're saying that it will only cost a few million daily with this device?"
"Yes." Commander Crow nodded. "However, according to Master Rex, there's nothing in the plan that will let you open the sky. In other words, Mr. Nathan has a hidden technique that can make it possible."
The marquis fell silent for a moment. This cloud-repelling device could lower the cost to less than 1% of its previous cost. If that was the case, the food would be much more accessible even if it didn't reach the previous price before this disaster.
It was something that every noble wanted to possess. In fact, he realized this was actually the opportunity that their sovereign was talking about.
It turned out his daughter had managed to secure that opportunity before he even returned.
It would be fine if he took over the project since he was the lord, but there might be a reason Nathan chose to work with them. It might also be a reason why his daughter was chosen instead of him.
As a result, the marquis made a different decision. "Call Amelia here. I wish to talk with her."