Wizard: I Can Refine Everything-Chapter 193 - 23: Weapon Evaluation

However, compared to Richard's excitement, the other Wizards who were involved in the Magic Support Vehicle's production were not as optimistic.

"Richard, to be honest, I think this thing of yours... is a bit too strange."

As Richard's senior, Anna had experienced Richard's unique ideas. Ever since his apprenticeship, he managed to achieve Magic Stone freedom through his own intelligence.

But upon seeing the Magic Support Vehicle, Anna still felt it was too odd.

This thing was entirely different from any Alchemy Weapon she had encountered.

Typically, Alchemy Weapons emphasized high power and reliability. If one were to quantify the parameters of an Alchemy Weapon, its attack and reliability would far surpass its other attributes.

Yet Richard's Magic Support Vehicle was different.

The Magic Support Vehicle's Spell power was not particularly strong, only reaching an Energy Level of three hundred and fifty. Some advanced Apprentices could even cast Spells of this level. As for reliability, Richard's Magic Stone Cannon would melt down its casting components after thirty seconds of full-load operation, making it practically a single-use consumable.

This approach was completely different from the usual philosophy behind designing Alchemy Weapons.

Standing next to Anna, Ali, also chimed in, "It is indeed strange; the power of these Spells seems rather low."

As a Shaping Wizard, Ali felt that the Spell power of Richard's creation was too weak and didn't align with her understanding and aesthetic.

Shaping Wizards could be divided into two factions according to their casting habits: one faction emphasized precise control of Magic Power, ensuring every Spell was just right, while the other faction was somewhat extreme, liking to constantly increase the Energy Level of Spells. In their view, a qualified Shaping Magic Spell had to be powerful!

Ali belonged to the latter, obviously thinking Richard's Spell lacked vigor.

Next to them, Chax, who had heard about his disciple's large contraption and came to join in on the excitement, also expressed his opinion.

"Little brother, I think your creation would be better if you replaced this steel platform on the lower half with a Synthetic Beast. The tracks you've designed aren't as flexible as legs."

As he spoke, Chax took out a palm-sized spider-like Synthetic Beast from his pocket, intending to show Richard the agility of Flesh and bring his little disciple back to the right path.

Jolod, a master of Synthetic Beasts—his Apprentices learning to make Alchemy Machines would be quite a joke if it got out.

Richard sighed helplessly after observing the few Wizards closest to him.

He said in disbelief, "Don't you guys think this thing is a very useful weapon? Just imagine, if we had a few hundred of these support vehicles, could we not use a few hundred Wizards to achieve what would usually require a few thousand Wizards to perform a Magic Concentrated Fire?"

"But the quality of this thing is just too poor," Anna said helplessly. "Casting components that melt down in thirty seconds, only because you're my disciple would I not throw a Magic Wand at you if another Wizard showed me this."

"No, war is all about resource consumption," Richard argued frantically. "When you wage a war, you're bound to use up a huge amount of manpower and resources. How much are a few casting components worth? Isn't it worthwhile to exchange them for a Magic Concentrated Fire that can be deployed at any time?

Besides, those casting components, the Magic Conducting Components, can be recycled and reused."

Even with Richard's explanations, several Black Wizards nearby still found the creation odd, leaving Richard with no temper to speak of.

"Ah, forget it. It's clear we're not on the same page. You'll understand once I've asked the teacher over."

With that, Richard returned to the Wizard Tower, retrieved a long-range Communication Crystal Ball, and sent a message to Jolod.

The message informed him that he had created a strategic-level Alchemy Weapon to serve as the flagship product of their trade association.

Upon receiving the message, Jolod immediately handed over his teaching duties to Yelena and rushed to the Tower of Truth.

Half a month later, a Wizard with disheveled hair and beard arrived in front of Richard's Wizard Tower.

"Richard, where's your creation?"

Hearing the voice, Richard immediately left the laboratory and approached the Wizard.

"Master, how did you get here so quickly?"

Jolod straightened his appearance and said anxiously, "You've created such a great thing; how could I waste any time? Where is it, show it to me quickly."

Richard took out his Magic Wand and tapped the ground. Soon after, an entrance to a tunnel appeared in front of them.

Richard led Jolod through the tunnel and quickly arrived at a large underground hall.

Naturally, Richard wouldn't make the Magic Support Vehicle in the yard; the underground hall, while not very large, could accommodate at most the space of the Wizard Tower's front and back yards, along with the tower itself.

But such a hall was more than enough to house a single Magic Support Vehicle.

Looking at the strange contraption before him, Jolod, who considered himself well-versed, couldn't discern its purpose and could only guess it was some kind of Magic Stone Cannon.

However, a Magic Stone Cannon was sufficient.

For their small trading association, as long as they had a Magic Stone Cannon and a contract with the White Wizard Army, they would have a continuous supply of Magic Stones.

Suddenly, while daydreaming about the future, Jolod's face changed as he recalled something.

"Richard, tell me the truth. Is this creation of yours a stolen design of the Lavoisier II Magic Stone Cannon?"

Startled, Richard asked in surprise, "Master, how did you know? Even my sister didn't realize this."

"You! Sigh! I just knew!"

Jolod looked at the Magic Stone Cannon before him, which in his eyes was no longer a never-ending gold mine but rather a volcano ready to erupt.

He should have thought of it earlier; that old man Vladimir had mentioned he had a good disciple, and he had assumed it was Anna.

But now it seems that what Vladimir was talking about was Richard!

"Alas, stealing knowledge is a serious crime!" Jolod said with a heavy heart, "Once your theft of knowledge is discovered, you better be prepared to be pursued by the White Wizard Army to the ends of the earth!"

However, Richard replied with an unconcerned look, "Teacher, you needn't worry. The casting components, magic conducting components, even the parallel components of the core parts of the Magic Support Vehicle are all my own designs. Only a small part of the parts are from the Lavoisier II Magic Stone Cannon.

There's too much room for argument about those parts."

Certain components of the Magic Stone Cannon have only one optimal solution, so it makes perfect sense that there are some identical parts.

"Are you sure it's only a small part!?" Jolod looked at Richard fiercely, his gaze as intense as a Giant Dragon.

"Of course, I'm sure. Don't you trust me, teacher?"

"That's good then." Jolod's aura deflated, feeling relieved in his heart.

It seemed that his student still had some sense of restraint.

Jolod touched the support vehicle and said unhurriedly, "I am a Black Wizard, and I don't understand much about alchemy weapons, but I've arranged for an acquaintance who will come to evaluate the value of this thing of yours."

"An acquaintance? Teacher, you have friends who study alchemy machines?" Richard ribbed.

Jolod gave Richard a stern look, "You know the person."

"Who?"

"Vladimir, who taught you battlefield alchemy."

...

Two days later, Richard met with Vladimir, who had come to evaluate his work.

Vladimir had a pipe clenched in the corner of his mouth:

"Kid, I heard you've created something impressive."

Vladimir was his usual self, dressed in a White Wizard Robe, emanating the sense of decay that life was approaching its endpoint. However, unlike on the battlefield, Vladimir appeared less intimidating off it, looking more like a crotchety old man.

"Master, please follow me."

Richard led Vladimir to the desert floor of his residence, used for testing spells, then opened a Space Rift and expanded it, driving the Magic Support Vehicle out from it.

"Hmm, this thing seems quite nimble," Vladimir commented as he observed the Magic Support Vehicle.

The Magic Support Vehicle was not large, with a total length of just four meters. Aside from the twelve lightweight Magic Stone Cannons in the back, the Magic Support Vehicle could even pass for a civilian cargo hauler.

"Agility is indeed one of its advantages," Richard stated confidently.

Vladimir touched the Magic Support Vehicle and then pulled out a small Alchemy Puppet from his pocket, tossing it into the desert to let it walk off into the distance.

"This is the target, show me the power and accuracy of your cannon."

At this, Richard's face showed a hint of embarrassment, "Well... Master, the purpose of this device is somewhat different."

"Different?" Vladimir frowned, "I remember you are not one for alchemy machines.

Kid, aiming too high is not always good, your knowledge level hasn't reached the point of innovation yet."

Vladimir's assessment was very much in line with the identity of an old wizard who had studied alchemy machines all his life, so Richard was neither angry nor annoyed.

He preferred to speak with facts.

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"Master, I am indeed not a Wizard specialized in studying alchemy machines, but you might want to see my work before making any evaluations."

Vladimir looked at Richard, his impression of him was quite positive. An Alchemy Wizard with such solid foundational skills like Richard was unlikely to be impetuous.

This time, perhaps he was just blinded by inspiration.

"Ah, show me," said Vladimir somewhat resignedly.

Now that he was here, it wouldn't hurt to take one look.

Richard, hearing this, said nothing further, only adjusting the angle of the Magic Stone Cannon and calibrating the trajectory from the cockpit. Since this was just a test, Richard did not fine-tune the firing coordinates and settled for setting the target at three kilometers straight ahead.

Then, Richard pressed the firing button.

Vladimir stood in front of the support vehicle, contemplating whether to gently admonish or be straightforward with Richard when the time came.

An older wizard always had a soft spot for promising young talent.

The Magic Support Vehicle emitted a Magic Fluctuation, but Vladimir was somewhat distracted.

"Forget it, I'll be gentle, the kid has potential, don't want to dissuade him from the path of alchemy machines... Hmm?"

Boom, boom, boom...

The continuous sound of explosions entered Vladimir's ears, and he froze in the second after they started, the pipe falling from his mouth.

He actually saw someone using such a small alchemy weapon to create a Magic Concentrated Fire akin to that of the White Wizard Army.

How... how is this possible?