Wizard: My magic facility can be upgraded!

Chapter 285 Caliber is Truth

Chapter 285 Caliber is Truth

"Your Majesty, calm down." Li Ang reached out and pressed down on her shoulder.

"We cannot start a war in preparation for the impending end. Of course, I will go to save her, but some preparations are still needed."

Upon hearing Li Ang's words, Maya immediately stopped. She looked up at him, her anger transforming into absolute trust: "Lord Li Ang, just tell me what you need me to do. The Dwarf Kingdom will fully support you!"

A warm feeling welled up in Li Ang's heart. He succinctly stated his plan, the most important point of which was to purchase magic cannons to enhance the firepower of the floating workshop, and then head to the Holy Mountain to try to bring Olivia back.

"Magic cannon? No problem!" Maya waved her hand, exuding confidence.

"We have it in the supply depot, just take whichever one you like!"

Li Ang shook his head and smiled, "Your Majesty, I appreciate your kindness. But one thing is one thing, and besides, I've brought another batch of targeted tissue regeneration potions. Based on the previous price, I have a full 600,000 gold coins this time. I don't really need that many gold coins, so I'll use them to purchase the equipment I need. Moreover, this transaction will save me some trouble."

Maya blinked her big eyes, realizing that Li Ang's words made sense, and stopped insisting: "Alright then, we'll do it your way. What kind of cannon do you need? I'll have the quartermaster take you to the warehouse to pick one out!"

Li Ang said there was no rush, and that they should deliver the medicine first, since the patients had already waited for so long.

Under Maya's personal arrangement, the order was quickly relayed, and all the dwarves who had purchased treatment permits received a notification that the new potion had been delivered by Master Leon, and that starting tomorrow, they could go to the Royal Potions Workshop in the palace to receive treatment with their permits.

Meanwhile, Li Ang arrived first at the familiar workshop. Wizard White, who had already received the news, bowed so respectfully he almost touched the ground: "Master Li Ang! You're finally back! We've all been eagerly awaiting your return!"

"Wizard White, there's no need for such formalities," Li Ang said, offering a slight gesture of support.

"Treatment begins tomorrow, and I need you and your apprentice to be in charge of the injections."

Upon hearing this, White's beard trembled with excitement: "Me—we? Can we?" He had witnessed the miraculous injection process during Li Ang's first treatment and knew its importance.

"Of course." Li Ang nodded and took out the specially made crystal syringe and needle.

"You've all seen the procedure, so there shouldn't be any problems. Just remember a few things to keep in mind: strict disinfection is required after each injection, and all air must be expelled after drawing out the medication. Also, I only have two syringes here; you can order a few more later." White nodded repeatedly as if receiving a royal decree.

After giving his instructions, Li Ang took out all 1,200-plus green targeted tissue regeneration agents from the [High-Level Space Ring].

Instantly, the workshop's dedicated multi-layer constant-temperature medicine cabinet was filled with sealed medicine bottles.

White and his apprentices were mesmerized, their awe of Li Ang deepening. They quickly organized a team to carefully store these precious potions in the potion cabinet.

"I'll leave this to you," Li Ang said.

"Please rest assured, Master, we will certainly live up to your expectations!" White and his apprentice bowed and said in unison.

Leaving the potion workshop, Li Ang found Maya whispering with the Minister of State. Upon seeing him, Maya immediately dismissed the minister and excitedly pulled Li Ang along, saying, "Come on, Lord Li Ang, I'll take you to the armory! That old fellow, Jian Shi, should be waiting."

Quartermaster Hardstone Anvil, a white-bearded, stern-faced, and exceptionally sturdy old dwarf, was already waiting outside the Royal Armory with the keys.

Upon seeing Maya and Leon, he bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty, Great Guardian."

"Jianshi, Li Angqing needs to purchase a batch of magic-powered cannons. Take us to see the best ones!" Meiya ordered.

"Yes, Your Majesty, Great Guardian, please follow me." Jian Shi turned around and used a heavy key to open a thick metal door engraved with defensive runes.

Behind the door was a wide downward passage, with magic lights embedded in the walls on both sides. After walking for a while, they entered a huge underground warehouse.

The warehouse was divided into several areas, with rows of magic cannons covered with tarpaulins and gleaming with a cold metallic light.

First, Jian Shi uncovered the nearest tarpaulin, revealing a compact magic cannon with a simple steering mechanism and ammunition feed slot.

"This is a 55mm self-propelled magic cannon. Its firepower is equivalent to a level one spell. It is the main magic cannon of our Royal Artillery Corps. It is lightweight, agile, energy-efficient, and has a high rate of fire."

Li Ang nodded without commenting. Jian Shi understood Li Ang's meaning and continued to lead the way. This time, they came to some cannons that were noticeably larger: "These are 155mm magic-powered naval cannons. They are extremely powerful, with one shot equivalent to a level 2 spell. However, they consume a lot of energy and are heavy. They are usually equipped on gunboats and fixed fortresses."

Li Ang simply watched.

Jian Shi had some doubts in his heart. He led the two to a separate area at the deepest part of the warehouse. There were fewer cannons here, but their size was much more impressive.

He lifted the tarpaulin, revealing a massive, dark silver cannon with a thick, long barrel and a complex structure, bearing the emblem of the Wizarding Alliance.

"This is a 203mm magic cannon specially supplied to the Wizarding Alliance, currently the largest caliber active cannon in the warehouse. It has two firing modes: normal firing is equivalent to a level three spell, while charged firing can reach the power of a level four spell. Anything larger—it's not that we don't have the capability to build it, but rather that practicality and energy consumption issues cannot be resolved," Jian Shi explained.

"What's the largest caliber you can currently produce?" Li Ang finally asked.

Jian Shi paused for a moment, then answered truthfully: "The theoretical limit of the equipment is 460 mm, but the largest experimental cannon we've actually built is 320 mm. It only fired one shot before the barrel melted down. Moreover, it consumes an enormous amount of energy; one shell requires three high-quality magic crystals of the naval gun grade."

Jian Shi emphasized, "One of those magic crystals is worth thirty gold coins."

Li Ang seemed thoughtful, then calmly said, "I'd like to order a 460mm magic-powered cannon. How long will it take? How much will it cost?"

"What?" Jian Shi thought he had misheard. He looked at Li Ang, then at Mei Ya, and couldn't help but ask.

"Great Guardian, are you sure? That cannon—it might not even fire, but instead explode—and a single shot would probably cost ten high-quality magic crystals, which is three hundred gold coins per shot!"

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He felt it necessary to remind this human guardian, who might not know much about weaponry, that this was simply a waste of money.